Chapter 21 The God-Making Project: The God of Souls
Tianmeng stopped pretending and revealed itself. A crystal-clear figure slowly swam out of the seawater, which was none other than the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm that Lin Fan had been longing for.
A round, fleshy head, more than a meter in diameter, slowly crawled out, its body exceeding seven meters in length.
"Tianmeng, I've been looking for you for so long!"
"Boy, who exactly are you? How do you know my name?" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's voice rang in Lin Fan's mind again.
Lin Fan wasn't afraid at all. Although Tianmeng was considered the weakest of the ferocious beasts, it still had no problem beating up a six-year-old kid.
Lin Fan smiled slightly and met Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's gaze without fear: "Tianmeng, who I am is not important. What is important is that I have been looking for you for a long time. We can cooperate."
"Cooperate? Cooperate on what?" Tianmeng was a little confused; this wasn't the script it expected!
It shouldn't be like this. Usually, Tianmeng would first introduce himself as a 990,000-year-old soul beast, then extend a cooperation invitation, saying he wanted to become the intelligent soul ring of this little human. Then he would tell this little brat about Brother Tianmeng's grand ambitions—the god-making plan!
"You should first scout out if there's anyone else around besides us," Lin Fan said vigilantly. It wouldn't be fun if Yue Guan was secretly watching.
"Don't worry, I already checked before I came up, it's just the two of us."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said, "Let me introduce myself first. I am the embodiment of heroism and chivalry, the king of soul beasts who possesses both wisdom and beauty, an unparalleled powerhouse. I have cultivated for nearly a million years, setting the record for the longest lifespan in the Douluo Continent. Human, it's your turn."
Hearing such a long introduction, Lin Fan's lips twitched involuntarily.
"My name is Lin Fan. I am 6 years old, with a soul power level of 20. I am the first holder of the triple martial soul, possessing the three extreme attributes of evil, death, and holiness."
Compared to a certain silkworm, Lin Fan's introduction was much more serious.
"I sincerely invite you to participate in the God-Making Project! Become my first Soul Spirit, and I will assist you in becoming a Soul Spirit God in the future!" Lin Fan extended his right hand, his eyes burning with fervor.
"Stop, stop! What the hell is a soul spirit? I've never even heard of such a thing... As for the god-making plan, explain it in more detail." This silkworm, who had been a shut-in for hundreds of thousands of years, was confused.
The plot was completely reversed! Shouldn't it be Tianmeng Ice Silkworm inviting this little brat to start an earth-shattering god-making plan?
Lin Fan smiled confidently and said, "For soul beasts, a soul spirit is a completely new form of existence. It's different from a soul ring..."
Theoretically speaking, once a soul spirit evolves to the level of a deity, it will no longer be subject to restrictions and can directly leave its host for extended periods. It can even survive without a host.
Lin Fan explained in detail the benefits and drawbacks of soul spirits, and even told Tianmeng about artificial soul spirits and his future ideas on how to become a god of soul spirits.
He extended his right hand again, solemnly inviting, "Tianmeng, you are a key link in my future plan. Are you willing to join? I will become a god first, and then help you become one."
While Tianmeng was not an indispensable part of the plan, it was definitely the one that could greatly enhance Lin Fan in the early stages, and it was the easiest to obtain. Lin Fan couldn't imagine why Tianmeng would refuse.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was dumbfounded. Just how many wonderful ideas were in this human's little head? The plan sounded crazy, but it also seemed to contain endless possibilities.
He circled around Lin Fan a few times, looking the six-year-old human up and down.
He thought to himself, 'This kid already possesses a triple martial soul with three ultimate attributes... If I join him, he will basically have an unprecedented fourth martial soul! If he doesn't become a god, who will?'
'We can even bring Bingbing along then...'
"Okay, I agree. Let's begin the soul ritual now," Tianmeng urged.
Lin Fan shook his head, saying helplessly, "My spiritual power is too weak and my cultivation level is too low right now, so I can't perform the standard ritual. Besides, a normal ritual wouldn't be able to accommodate you in my spiritual sea..."
"I'll teach you a secret technique similar to the soul beast sacrifice. You'll be the one to perform it, and it won't require any special strength from me, allowing my spiritual sea to support you perfectly!"
"Okay." After hesitating for a moment, Tianmeng continued, "I have an idea... I currently have 990,000 years of cultivation. The reason I haven't broken through to a million years is because I'm afraid of the Heavenly Tribulation. You know that soul beasts face a tribulation every hundred thousand years, right? I have been lucky enough to avoid them so far."
"So, if you're willing to take the risk, after I learn this technique, I'll stop suppressing my cultivation and immediately break through to a million years while becoming your soul spirit." Tianmeng's voice carried expectation but also trepidation. This was risky; if they weren't careful, his soul would be scattered.
"There's no need for that!" Lin Fan said, having God's perspective. The reason Tianmeng hadn't attracted a tribulation wasn't just luck; it was because he was fundamentally weak in combat power despite his age.
Lin Fan wanted a stable soul spirit, not a sacrifice that might trigger a million-year lightning strike.
Tianmeng nodded. Since the human disagreed, he didn't need to take the risk. "Alright, but I've never heard of this sacrificial soul conversion technique before. It might not be easy to learn."
Lin Fan laughed, "It's alright, I'll teach you right away."
Lin Fan began to explain the secret technique in detail. From the circulation path of spiritual power to the fusion method of soul power, and the key points of compatibility with the human spiritual sea, every detail was explained clearly.
Tianmeng listened attentively. His learning ability was surprisingly good, and he understood the process after hearing it twice.
"Remember, practice this on your own. We'll meet here tomorrow night. You must give it your all," Lin Fan said solemnly.
Tianmeng nodded. "Don't worry. Since I promised, I will definitely do it."
Two days later, in the evening.
"Congratulations, you will become the first 990,000-year-old soul spirit in the entire universe. Let's begin!" Lin Fan's voice was filled with excitement.
"Mmm." The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm circled around Lin Fan, the two of them almost touching.
The silkworm slowly stopped and gently touched Lin Fan's forehead.
In an instant, a burst of white light erupted!
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