Chapter 20: Decision on Soul Ring

Electrolux met her gaze. "Not yet. Not completely. It wants something, but not all at once. You're still you, Renxue. But you must tread carefully. The more you awaken your soul power, the more influence it might gain. You'll need to walk the edge of a sword… or fall."

Silence fell between them for a moment.

Hearing Electrolux's grave words—"You're still you, Renxue. But you must tread carefully. The more you awaken your soul power, the more influence it might gain. You'll need to walk the edge of a sword… or fall."—Qian Renxue's thoughts drifted back to a familiar, terrifying truth from her past life.

The edge of a sword… That phrase mirrored the very essence of the Sequence Pathways in the world of Lord of the Mysteries. To climb them was to gamble one's sanity, identity, and existence with every step. One misstep and you either lose yourself… or become a monster wearing your face.

She had spent a full year reading and learning, yet there was nothing in the Douluo Continent's soul power cultivation theories that could explain or counter the presence of this invasive, divine force. But Electrolux, just by observation, had deduced the nature of the danger hidden deep within her. That alone proved his insight was beyond most mortals.

She knew about Electrolux from her knowledge of novel of Douluo Dalu 2. He is a trustworthy elder 'He can be trusted… 'She made her decision

She turned toward Electrolux. Her eyes glinted with resolve. "There's something you need to know—not about who I am, but about the nature of the thing that has fused with me."

Then, in precise detail, she explained the concept of the Beyonder Pathways, the Sequence system, the notion of uniqueness, and how only one person could truly ascend to godhood per pathway. She told him about the the madness, and the price of climbing the ladder of power. And finally, she spoke of the one above all: the Being Above the Sequence—the Almighty, who sat at the top beyond comprehension. All her information regarding this was quite vague and she told Electrolux bluntly that information in more detail would attract more madness.

She even explained the soul ring system and the way to become gods in Douluo Continent

Electrolux listened in silence, his expression increasingly grim.

When she finished, he said slowly, "If what you've described is accurate, then the seed inside you is not just divine—it is something foreign to this world's order. A concept that doesn't belong in the Douluo plane. That makes it even more dangerous… not just to you, but to everything here."

He stepped toward the seal again and looked at it closely, "There's only one way to restrain a force like this. Power of similar or superior origin. That is, the power of the gods themselves."

Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed. "But the gods here are weak. They are shadows compared to the true gods of the Pathways."

Electrolux agreed. "Then until you can gain access to similar divine authority… suppression must be handled through a careful balance. Most importantly… choose your soul rings with extreme care."

He looked at her seriously.

"Your first ring will affect the development of your martial soul. If it's truly fused with this foreign god's power, then the ring you choose must not resonate with that corruption. Otherwise… it may accelerate your descent."

Those words echoed like a divine warning in the stillness of the spirit sea. Qian Renxue remained quiet for a moment, her golden lashes casting long shadows over her purple-gold eyes. Then, her lips curved slightly.

"There might be another way to reinforce the seal," she said, voice calm. "I've thought about it. A soul ring… no, a million-year soul ring. Its power should be deeply tied to the rules of this world, perhaps even enough to create a temporary counterbalance to the foreign essence inside me. Not to suppress it completely, but… enough to delay its awakening."

Electrolux raised a brow. "A million-year soul ring? Clever, but where do you plan to find one? Let alone absorb it safely? From the information of Soul Master cultivation you told me about, those soul beasts are rarer than gods themselves in this era."

Her smile deepened, mysterious and bright. "Tianmeng Ice Silkworm."

With her knowledge of Douluo Dalu 2, Qian Renxue would not leave this living treasure chest get away. At first she was considering Tianmeng Ice Silkworm for her 9th ring, but as per the circumstances now, it would be better as the first soul ring.

 "It resides in the far North," she explained, "beneath the Extreme North's icy wilderness, deep within the Ice Glacier. Though it's a million-year soul beast, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm is unique. It achieved that level of cultivation without actual combat prowess. It was once a silkworm with extremely strong spiritual talent, blessed with time… and luck. It's intelligent, sentient, but has little offensive ability."

Electrolux considered that, then slowly nodded. "That might work. Its strength lies in its spiritual domain, not physical destruction. Its ring would grant immense spiritual power, which could also strengthen your ability to resist the murmurs of the Almighty."

Qian Renxue nodded. "Exactly. If I can gain its recognition. I can claim a million-year soul ring without risking a hard battle."

Electrolux's expression was still solemn. "But it won't be easy. Even if Tianmeng is weak in body, its mind is strong. And it likely possesses deep awareness. It might even sense the power sleeping inside you."

"I'll take that risk," Qian Renxue said softly. "Because I know this power of God Almighty is not going to wait forever."