Han Yu felt an intense ache in his heart, as if he had lost something invaluable—like a billion-dollar treasure slipping through his fingers.
"Did I just miss my chance at the golden treasure chest, the god-level soul bone?" he thought, crawling on the ground in frustration. "And now, the sky is changing color… Is this really the million-year soul beast, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm?"
His mind raced with thoughts of mission failure. "Damn the system! If it hadn't messed up at such a critical moment, that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm would have been mine!"
Suddenly, a gray mist enveloped the area, and a vague figure emerged. An ancient voice resonated with an overwhelming authority, declaring, "Holding the sun and the moon and picking the stars, there is no one like me in the world. I didn't expect a trace of my residual soul to remain."
The figure turned to the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, its fury palpable. "What dares to snatch from me?" it demanded, unleashing a surge of mental power in an attempt to drive the figure away.
"Eh! If this place is yours, I'll find another," the figure replied dismissively.
In a moment of bewilderment, Han Yu watched as the mysterious figure vanished into his mind. "Elux?" he whispered, stunned by the sudden turn of events.
Han Yu's heart raced as he realized the figure was the residual consciousness of a legendary being from another world. "This… Half for each? How does that affect the mission?" he thought, feeling a mix of disappointment and confusion. He had intended to secure both the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Electrolux, but the system's blunder had allowed Huo Yuhao to get ahead.
"Ding! Mission failed! However, the host has obtained the consciousness of a powerful being, gaining a portion of the luck of Douluo Continent. You are awarded a basic reward: a yellow-level treasure chest."
The emotionless mechanical voice interrupted his thoughts, and Han Yu felt a strange, transparent energy seep into his body. "Wait, there's still a reward? Let's see what it is!" His expression shifted from frustration to surprise, slightly lifting his spirits after the earlier disappointment.
But as he processed the information, his face fell again. "A yellow-level treasure chest? How could Electrolux be valued so low?"
"Ding! The system just restarted, and energy estimations were insufficient, causing the transmission error. Electrolux represents a significant collection of luck, but it cannot provide immediate improvements for the host, hence the yellow-level classification."
Han Yu sighed, weighing his options. Although it wasn't what he had hoped for, he knew that any reward was better than none. "Let's open the chest and see what I can get."
Han Yu frowned slightly, realizing that the luck he had acquired was rather vague. While he had obtained it immediately, it didn't seem to have any immediate impact. He understood that true luck would strengthen as his own power grew—after all, reaching higher cultivation levels required significant strength.
With this in mind, he wondered what kind of assistance Electrolux could offer him in the future. The system appeared somewhat unreliable, and Du Bu Si wasn't someone he could fully confide in. It seemed that only Electrolux, now intertwined with him, would be the best mentor for his cultivation.
"Ding! Please make a choice!"
Sighing in resignation, Han Yu casually clicked on the yellow treasure chest.
"Ding! Choose one from three options!"
"Choice one: Physical dynamic increase of 50%, significantly improved injury recovery speed, no negative state!"
"Choice two: Soul power dynamic increase of 50%, doubled soul power recovery speed, no negative state!"
"Choice three: Combined increase of 25% for both soul power and physical dynamic, with a 50% boost to body reaction speed, no negative state!"
"Huh! No side effects this time? Yellow-level treasure chests are indeed better."
Han Yu considered his options carefully, knowing that each choice could significantly impact his abilities.
Han Yu disregarded the first two options. His main concern was eliminating his negative state; he couldn't afford any weaknesses.
After a moment of contemplation, he chose option three, thinking, "You can't eat my food and then spit it out."
With that choice, he gained a 50% boost to his mental capacity for free.
"Ding! The host has selected option three. The reward has been issued, and the system has fallen into a deep sleep!"
A warm sensation coursed through Han Yu's body, restoring his weakened soul power and significantly enhancing his physical reactions. Now, with the Sharingan's blessing, he could respond swiftly to enemy attacks. No longer would he see an attack and know what to do while being unable to react.
Feeling the surge of power within him, Han Yu closed his eyes, tilted his head back slightly, and laughed out loud.
"Hahahahahaha!"
His laughter echoed through the stillness of the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Huh? Who's laughing? Beibei, let's check it out!" A lively girl tugged at a boy named Beibei, pulling him toward Han Yu. They spotted him laughing heartily.
As soon as he noticed them, Han Yu's laughter ceased abruptly, and his expression turned indifferent, a faint blush creeping onto his cheeks.
"Xiao Yuhao!"
The girl gasped when she noticed Huo Yuhao lying on the ground. Beibei's expression turned wary as he glared at Han Yu. "What did you do to him?"
Given the sight of Han Yu laughing alone beside an unconscious boy, it was easy to assume the worst.
Han Yu tilted his head slightly, meeting Beibei's gaze. "I didn't do anything. He just absorbed a soul ring and fainted. I happened to arrive here."
Beibei's face twisted in disbelief. "Then why are you laughing? Like that?"
He struggled to find the words, clearly convinced that Han Yu's laughter was suspicious.
Han Yu felt a twitch of annoyance. These two must be Beibei and Tang Ya. Despite being only a few years older than him, they were already jumping to conclusions.
"Believe what you want," Han Yu replied coldly. "I laugh freely. Do you think it's a problem?"
Beibei's expression shifted; he couldn't believe this guy was so ungrateful. He had approached Han Yu politely, only to be met with such disrespect.
"Beibei, why are you even talking to him? If he touched Xiao Yuhao, just beat him up and make him regret it. Then I'll let you kiss me!"
Tang Ya glanced at the unconscious Huo Yuhao, her concern evident. He was her personal chef, after all.
Beibei's momentum shifted as three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—appeared around him. A hint of pride flickered in his eyes. Achieving the rank of soul master at such a young age demonstrated his exceptional talent.
His identity and background, unknown to Tang Ya, only added to his pride. Although he usually concealed this part of himself, those around him remained unaware of his true potential.