After a long while, the brilliant Eye of Life at the center of Xu Tianhao's brow slowly retracted its radiance and quietly vanished, as if it had never appeared.
As the final trace of pure gold of life energy was refined by him, an indescribable aura of life and a sacred texture quietly permeated from within his body.
Behind him, an illusory yet incomparably majestic and solemn peerless figure also slowly took shape.
The figure wore a simple robe that could not hide its sacred aura, held a plain and ancient staff in his hand, and had a sharp sword of Law enforcement hanging at his waist.
With the sword tassel fluttering and the staff hanging down, it was none other than the Calamity of Necromancy who once roamed the Sacred Spirit Continent and purified billions of evil Souls single-handedly—Electrolux.
At this moment, Electrolux no longer showed the weakness and dimness of his previous remnant Soul state.
His eyes were bright and full of Spirit; although the Soul fluctuations radiating from him were still illusory, they were several times more solid than before.
Even that bone-deep sense of extinction and vicissitude had been diluted significantly by a sliver of fresh vitality.
Clearly, while Xu Tianhao absorbed the gold of life, it also nourished Electrolux's remnant Soul, which had been on the verge of dissipating.
Xu Tianhao slowly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing briefly within them before being replaced by a deep calm.
He instinctively clenched his fists, feeling the power within his body that had surged several times over, as if it were inexhaustible.
His spirit power was more refined, and his mental force was more vast.
Feeling all of this, Xu Tianhao's heart was filled with gratitude. He bowed deeply to the illusory figure behind him and spoke with a respectful and sincere tone: "Thank you, Senior, for your fulfillment."
Looking at the youth before him who was barely eleven years old yet already possessed such foundation and Heart-Nature, a gentle smile slowly tugged at the corners of Electrolux's mouth.
He shook his head slightly, his voice a bit raspy but incomparably clear: "The one who should say thank you is me."
"Having received your gift of the gold of life, my remnant Soul finally has a stable foundation. I no longer have to worry about dissipating into the World at any moment."
Upon hearing this, a bright smile appeared on Xu Tianhao's face as he straightened up and said, "Then we can consider this mutual assistance."
"Senior has shown me the kindness of guidance. If Senior doesn't mind, this Junior will address you as Elder Yi from now on. How does that sound?"
"Elder Yi? It's been a long time since anyone called me that." Electrolux repeated it, the smile in his eyes deepening, clearly finding it very agreeable.
"Good, this name is excellent. Then this old man won't be formal either; from now on, I shall call you Tianhao."
Gaining Electrolux's approval, Xu Tianhao's joy increased further, and his tone became even more familiar: "That is perfectly fine. To receive Elder Yi's recognition is this Junior's honor."
Electrolux nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Xu Tianhao with a hint of scrutiny, but mostly admiration: "Tianhao, your Aptitude truly astounds this old man."
"Even in my World, an Aptitude like yours would be enough to be called a true Genius; to call you a Prodigy would not be an exaggeration."
He paused, the sharp light in his eyes suddenly intensifying, and his tone became solemn: "In my life, I have taken very few Disciples, preferring quality over quantity."
"But seeing you today, I have been moved to take a Disciple. If I can take you as my Disciple and have my life's learning and Legacy passed down on this Douluo Continent, it would also be this old man's honor."
As these words were spoken, Xu Tianhao's entire body jolted, and his Spirit was instantly roused to the extreme.
He snapped his head up, his eyes filled with unbelievable surprise and excitement.
Who was Electrolux?
He was the ancestor of Necromancy, a supreme powerhouse who held the Laws of life and death in his hands!
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he said solemnly, "If I can receive Elder Yi's favor, this Junior will surely give his all and never fail to live up to Elder Yi's high expectations!"
Seeing him like this, Electrolux couldn't help but smile faintly and waved his hand, saying, "There is no need for such trouble, and even less need to perform deliberately."
"Though we haven't been in contact for long, this old man trusts his own judgment."
When these words came out, Xu Tianhao was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting things to go so smoothly. In the next moment, a wave of immense ecstasy instantly submerged him.
His voice carried a trace of barely perceptible trembling: "Elder Yi... you mean, you are willing to take me as your Disciple?"
"Naturally." Electrolux nodded, his gaze gentle yet firm: "I wonder if you are willing?"
Having gained Electrolux's recognition and favor so easily, Xu Tianhao's excitement was beyond words.
He had originally thought he would need to undergo numerous trials and demonstrate sufficient strength and Heart-Nature to earn the favor of this legendary powerhouse.
He hadn't expected everything to fall into place so naturally.
In fact, the reason Electrolux was so decisive was not a whim.
During the time he had been awake, through his symbiosis with Xu Tianhao and his perception of the surrounding information, he had already thoroughly understood Xu Tianhao's background.
Regarding talent, there was no need for words.
At the age of eleven, he had already reached the level fifty-five Spirit King Realm, and had even completed a Gold-level second awakening of his Spirit. He possessed extremely rare twin spirits and was simultaneously a Fifth-Rank Soul Engineer.
Not to mention, he carried the World treasure gold of life and had a Heaven-Defying existence like the million-year Tianmeng Ice Silkworm residing within his body.
Such talent and foundation, looking across the entire Douluo Continent or even the Sacred Spirit Continent, represented an unparalleled Peak posture with infinite potential.
And Heart-Nature and character were the points Electrolux valued most.
Although Xu Tianhao possessed Heaven-Defying Opportunities, he was not a selfish person.
He could unhesitatingly gift a Spirit Bone—a World-rare treasure of astronomical value—to the companions by his side to help them grow.
And those companions followed him with true sincerity, ready to face life and death together.
This cohesiveness and personal charisma were enough to prove the purity of his Heart-Nature and the uprightness of his character.
Furthermore, Electrolux also knew that the Inspection Team of the Sun Moon Empire, dedicated to purging Evil Soul Masters and maintaining order, was proposed and founded by this very youth.
To have such vision and responsibility at such a young age, caring for all living beings and hating evil as an enemy, coincided perfectly with the ideals he had upheld throughout his life.
With such talent, Heart-Nature, and responsibility, it was enough for Electrolux to set aside all concerns and take him as a Disciple without hesitation.
Moreover, he also urgently needed a qualified successor now.
To inherit his will and power, and in the future, help him reconstruct his Physical Body, return to his Peak, and perhaps... go even further.
Facing Electrolux's recognition, Xu Tianhao naturally had no reason to refuse.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and with an incredibly solemn expression, spoke respectfully to Electrolux:
"This Disciple is naturally willing! It's just that, Elder Yi, you should also know that I already have two teachers."
Upon hearing this, Electrolux did not become displeased; instead, he laughed even more open-mindedly: "How is that a problem? A teacher is one who passes on knowledge, teaches the Dao, and resolves doubts."
"By taking me as your teacher, what you learn is my Necromancy, which does not conflict with what your other two teachers have taught you."
"You only need to have me in your heart and not treat me differently. As for the rest, there is no need to care."
Hearing this, the last trace of concern in Xu Tianhao's heart vanished.
He no longer hesitated and bowed deeply to Electrolux, performing the formal ceremony of becoming a Disciple.
Xu Tianhao's voice was powerful and resonant, filled with awe and sincerity: "Thank you for your understanding, Elder Yi! Disciple Xu Tianhao pays respects to Teacher!"
"Good, good, good!" Electrolux said 'good' three times in a row, his eyes full of satisfaction as he hurriedly reached out to assist him up.
"No need for such ceremony, no need!"
He looked at the respectfully standing Xu Tianhao, his tone softening: "Since you already have two esteemed teachers, you may continue to call me Elder Yi from now on."
"A title is merely an external form. As long as the bond between master and Disciple is in our hearts, it doesn't matter what you call me."
"This Disciple obeys!" Xu Tianhao responded respectfully, his heart burning with warmth.