Douluo Dalu 2: Unrivaled Tang Sect

Chapter 41.2. Ice Jade Empress Scorpion

I know what youre going to ask me: Why do I love her, even though were from completely different races? Realistically speaking, a difference in race doesnt really matter at our level. Besides, what Im pursuing is more of a spiritual relationship. Youve seen what she thinks of me. To tell the truth, one of the main reasons that I was so eager to become your soul ring was because I simply couldnt wait any longer. I was scared that shed reach her limit early, and that shed pass away. Even though I love her, I wont force her to love me. However, Ill do everything I can in order to ensure that she stays alive, no matter what. Its my selfish wish that I can live with her beside me. Even if she ends up cursing me everyday, Ill still be willing to listen to her voice. Do you understand what Im saying? This is love.

The Skydream Iceworms voice was filled with several emotions. An intrinsic transformation seemed to have occurred in his usually lazy voice, so much so that even Huo Yuhao was gradually swayed by his words. Huo Yuhao was only twelve after all, thus it was natural for him to not understand what exactly love was. However, he had unwittingly been moved by the Skydream Iceworms words.

What if an accident had happened before we found the Ice Emperor? What if you hadnt been able to restrain her? Huo Yuhao blurted out.

The Skydream Iceworm calmly replied, There was basically no chance of that happening with my Spiritual Detection. Furthermore, theres no chance that she wouldnt have been restrained by me. When I died, my corpse became the strongest weapon that a soul beast has ever produced in the world. Not to mention her, Im confident that I couldve trapped the first-ranked Snow Emperor if it had been within fifty meters of us. Unfortunately, I could only use it one time. This was the first time that Ive fought outside your body after fusing with you, and it will also be the last. The strength of my spirit wont allow me to do this again. After all, Im your soul ring; Ive already completely fused with you. The dangers that youre worrying about couldnt have happened either, as I have a last-ditch skill that allows me to instantly teleport you several hundreds of miles away. As such, I wouldnt have had any problems making sure that you were safe. Yuhao, you need to remember this: Even though I was somewhat vigilant towards you this time, were still a single entity. We share both our glory and our losses.

Huo Yuhao fell silent. The Skydream Iceworms lie had hurt him quite a lot, but he felt the sadness in his heart gradually disappear when he heard the Skydream Iceworms explanation. Afterwards, another feeling took its place.

I can only do what I do best. Even if there hadnt been any feelings between the Ice Emperor and me, I still wouldve brought you to this place, as this is the only place where I could utilize all of my abilities to help you find a good choice to awaken your martial soul with.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, then muttered, Brother Skydream, is my heart too fragile?

The Skydream Iceworm replied, No. I cant blame you for how you reacted. A persons mental state is truly determined by ones past experiences. You just rely too much on me. Havent you realized it? Whether youre cultivating, undergoing an assessment, or even whenever you encounter danger. Every single time, you subconsciously tell yourself, No matter what, I still have Brother Skydream, or something like, As long as I cultivate diligently, Brother Skydream will help me become even stronger. Am I right?

Huo Yuhao nodded subconsciously. By this point, the stiffness in his body had more or less receded. His blood had begun to flow quicker as he circulated his soul power, which in turn gradually caused a warm feeling to rise from his body.

The Skydream Iceworm continued, This reliance can sometimes be a good thing for you, but it can also sometimes be a bad thing. Relying on me too much will cause you to lose your way. You are yourself; you are Huo Yuhao, a human soul master, and a human soul engineer. I, on the other hand, am the Skydream Iceworm. Im currently an intelligent soul ring. And who do I belong to?

Me, Huo Yuhao replied.

The Skydream Iceworm said, Thats right. Im your soul ring. Even if Im an intelligent soul ring, Im still your soul ring. Therefore, you have to remember that, while I am a part of you, you arent a part of me. Youre my master, and as such, youre the person who rules this body that we share. Because of that, I should be the one whos relying on you; you shouldnt be the one relying on me. If you keep thinking this way, you wont have any feelings of doubt towards me. If it continues like this, Ill have to consider whether or not any of my actions will affect my relationship with you. Ill only be fine if youre fine. Do you understand?

After hearing the Skydream Iceworms words, Huo Yuhao suddenly felt his mind clear up. He finally understood what hed just feltit was maturity.

In this short period of time, his heart had matured. The hatred hed accumulated over the past several years seemed to have dulled by a large amount while, more importantly, his heart had matured. His fragile heart had firmed up, and the constant self-reflection hed done had caused him to discard his resentment.

Once he realized this, his eyes became full of confidence once again.

Im the master here. Im the one who will grab the sun and moon, and who will pluck the stars from the sky in the future.

After digging his way out of the ice room, Huo Yuhao climbed out from underneath the snow. Suddenly, Huo Yuhao felt an urge to let out a shout towards the heavens.

Dont make any noise. Immediately run in the direction I tell you to. The Ice Emperors clansmen are coming, as theyve more than likely sensed her aura disappear. If we dont leave, theyll definitely find us quickly. Now then, we need to quickly leave this place. We can handle the issue regarding the Ice Emperor once we reach a safe place.

Okay. Huo Yuhao didnt waste any time as he immediately began running towards the direction theyd come from. His mind had cleared up, thus his footsteps had become extraordinarily swift. The Skydream Iceworms powerful spiritual power concealed all traces of his aura, and there wasnt any need for Huo Yuhao to worry about leaving any footsteps behind. In this freezing world of wind and ice, all traces of his presence were wiped away with a single gust of wind.

As he ran, Huo Yuhao spoke to the Skydream Iceworm, Brother Skydream, I was wrong. I shouldnt have doubted you. However, Im still angry as, in the end, you still lied to me.

The Skydream Iceworm replied, Okay, please dont be angry. Youll be able to see how beneficial this adventure was to you once weve taken care of the Ice Emperor.

Huo Yuhao said, Whats the Ice Emperor got to do with me? Shes your lover. Dont tell me that you truly have the heart to kill her and make her into my soul ring?

Hehehe. The Skydream Iceworm laughed. Youll see, but not right now. However, I promise that Ill never lie to you again. Youve passed my test.

What test? Huo Yuhao asked, a somewhat blank look in his eyes.

The Skydream Iceworm replied, Your heart, of course. Although your small hearts somewhat fragile, and even though your emotions are affected very easily, Ive still felt the complete trust and dependence you have in me. I did say that it wasnt a very good thing for you to do, but its destroyed the last barrier between us.

Somewhat helpless, Huo Yuhao replied, That doesnt really make me feel very good.

The Skydream Iceworm chuckled. Whats not good about it? Every experience always has its benefits. This isnt really a bad thing for you. Besides, youll trust your friends more in the future, and you wont doubt them as easily.

Huo Yuhao replied, If you wont tell me how you plan to deal with the Ice Emperor, then at least tell me the story between you and her. I want to hear what this love is all about.

Alright, Ill tell you a little story. Run a bit faster; if were discovered, all our previous efforts will have been for nought.

Im already running as fast as I can. Huo Yuhao brought his soul power to the maximum as he ran along the surface of the snowy ground using the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. Because of both his speed and the packed snow of the Extreme North, he left a trail of shallow footsteps in the snow without actually sinking into it. This was the quickest way he could move forward.

The Skydream Iceworm said, Ive been in love with the Ice Emperor for two hundred thousand years. Id just woken up from my sleep back then, and I was about to find another place to continue sleeping. But then, she suddenly appeared. Shed been looking for the Ten Thousand Year Ice Pith. Unfortunately, this Brother had already eaten all of it. The first time we met, we were both astonished. Youve seen my original body; its beautiful, its big, its round, and it has a golden luster to it. Well, she was very beautiful too. The first time that I saw her resplendent body and her large, jade-green tail, I was deeply captivated by her. In particular, I was charmed by her cool temperament. She looks the most beautiful whenever shes cursing at me. To me, it doesnt matter even when she wants to kill me; her personalitys just that perfect.

Huo Yuhao was left somewhat speechless when he heard this. Brother Skydream, I dont think you need to continue anymore. I just cant sympathize with the love between you soul beasts. Also, I cant help but say that youre really infatuated with her. Even when shes trying to kill you, you still find her perfect! Hahahaha

Enraged, the Skydream Iceworm yelled, Huo Yuhao, how dare a stinky brat like you laugh at me. Do you really think that I wouldnt dare to destroy your spiritual sea!?

I dont believe you. If you have the ability to do it, do it. However, if you destroy my spiritual sea, youre screwed as well. And if that happens, you wont be able to see your Ice Emperor ever again. Are you really willing to go through with that? If you are, come at me! Im not scared of you.

You Huo Yuhaos words had struck the Skydream Iceworms soft spot. He indignantly replied, Getting too intimate really isnt good for me! Now that weve gotten closer, youre no longer afraid of the consequences for insulting me! I feel like Ive lost out on this deal.

Huo Yuhao snorted. Havent you heard the phrase being put at a disadvantage sometimes gives you an advantage? Whatever, quiet down a bit. I dont wanna get distracted.

This time around, Huo Yuhao had truly unleashed the entirety of his potential. In his current situation, one where he couldnt guarantee when he would even get to eat, he dashed wildly onwards in a way that seemed to overdraft his body. Only when his soul power was fully drained would he stop, shove two mouthfuls of snow into his mouth, then meditate.

He didnt even consider eating the frozen food that hed brought with him.

The drain on his physical energy by merely relying on water to replenish his energy could be imagined, but he didnt have a choice. Repeatedly urged on by the Skydream Iceworm, he continued to run for twenty-eight hours straight. By that point, hed finally left the core regions of the Extreme North and had arrived back at the border.