64: Chapter 64 Electrolux's Warning: One wrong step, and you'll be the next evil soul master!

Boom—

Su Chen's words were like a sudden clap of thunder, exploding in the minds of all the Elders.

This... what an incredibly imaginative idea.

To transform a Spirit Beast into a... 'Spirit' that can coexist with a Spirit Master?

This completely subverts the cultivation system that has existed for tens of thousands of years.

"Absurd!"

A hot-tempered Elder immediately spoke up in rebuttal.

"How powerful is the resentment of a Spirit Beast before it dies? How could it possibly retain its consciousness? How is this any different from the methods of an Evil Soul Master?"

"Indeed, this is too idealized; it's simply impossible to achieve."

Voices of doubt rose one after another.

Right at that moment.

"No, it is possible!"

A clear and firm female voice drowned out all the discussions.

It was Xian Liner.

This Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department's eyes were glowing at this moment as she stared fixedly at Su Chen.

"Electrolux!"

She uttered a name that made everyone's expression change.

"In the remnant soul memories of that Necromancer Holy Light God Electrolux that Su Chen brought back, there is a secret technique recorded called the 'Netherworld Guardian Art'!"

"This secret technique can transform powerful souls into guardian spirits with independent consciousness! Although that is Necromantic Magic, its core concept is to stabilize the soul's consciousness and prevent it from being eroded by resentment!"

Xian Liner became more excited as she spoke.

"As long as we modify it, remove the necromantic death energy, and use our Spirit Masters' attributes like light and life to neutralize and guide it, perhaps... perhaps we really can create the kind of 'Soul Spirit' you mentioned that retains its consciousness!"

If Su Chen had proposed a crazy concept,

then Xian Liner's words had found the theoretical foundation for that concept.

The entire Sea Gods Pavilion instantly fell into a dead silence.

Every Elder was rapidly digesting this shocking information.

Suddenly.

"Heh!"

A strange laugh broke the silence.

Qian Duoduo slapped his thigh hard, his face full of excitement.

"I knew you kid were holding something back! I like this idea!"

He didn't care what the occasion was and rushed directly in front of Su Chen, suddenly pulling out a huge roll of parchment from his storage spirit tool.

With a "shua" sound, it unfurled.

On it were drawn dense and incredibly complex formation sketches, with various Soul Power circuits intertwining, enough to make anyone's head spin.

"That 'Symbiotic Contract' you mentioned, I've been mulling it over for several days!"

Qian Duoduo pointed at the sketches, spittle flying everywhere.

"Look here, use life-attribute Soul Power to construct the core, then use spiritual power to engrave the contract runes. As long as the Spirit Beast's soul is willing, theoretically, we can establish the most stable connection! It's way better than those damn master-servant contracts!"

The back-and-forth between Qian Duoduo and Xian Liner caused the atmosphere of the Sea Gods Pavilion to shift instantly from solemn grief to an eerie silence.

All the Elders' minds were struggling to keep up.

One moment, they were mourning Mu En's passing.

The next moment, the topic had soared to the terrifying height of subverting the entire continent's Spirit Master system of tens of thousands of years.

"Ahem!"

Elder Xuan gave a heavy cough, forcefully pulling everyone's attention back.

His bloodshot eyes looked deeply at Su Chen, then swept over the excited Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo.

"This matter is of great importance."

"It is no longer just a concept, but has a basis in theory and practice."

"I agree to establish a special project team, led by Su Chen, with Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo providing full cooperation. All resources of the Sea Gods Pavilion will be unconditionally open to you!"

"However!"

Elder Xuan's tone shifted, becoming incredibly solemn.

"This matter is classified as Shrek's highest secret! Before there is absolute success, not a single word must be leaked!"

"Otherwise, we will become the public enemy of every Spirit Master on the entire continent!"

Everyone's hearts tightened as they chorused their agreement.

They all knew what kind of monstrous wave this plan would cause once it was announced.

...

Late at night.

Su Chen sat cross-legged in a quiet room, his consciousness sinking into his Spiritual Sea.

In the middle of the brilliant golden ocean, a slightly illusory elderly figure was floating quietly.

It was the Necromancer Holy Light God, Electrolux.

"Your idea is quite remarkable."

Electrolux spoke slowly, his admiration unconcealed.

"Combining my crude, soul-binding Netherworld Guardian Art with this world's unique life energy to create a brand-new symbiotic form... this has already exceeded the scope of mere magic or soul skills and touched upon the realm of 'Creation'."

Su Chen gave a respectful bow.

"I ask for Senior's guidance."

"It's not guidance, but a discussion."

Electrolux's remnant soul smiled slightly.

"You must understand the core point. What you want to do is not undead transformation, but the continuation of life. Therefore, my necromantic death energy must be completely removed."

"You need to use the purest life energy to envelop that soul origin that is about to dissipate, serving to 'nourish' and 'stabilize' it."

"And that contract formation that the kid Qian Duoduo is tinkering with is the 'vessel' and 'bridge' that carries all of this."

Electrolux's phantom raised his hand, and countless incredibly complex gray runes flowed in his palm, finally condensing into a brand-new, shimmering complex mark.

"This is the 'Equal Symbiotic Soul Contract' I modified based on the Undead Guardian Contract."

"This technique touches the essence of the soul and allows for no falsehood or coercion. If the Spirit Beast has even the slightest resistance, its soul origin will violently conflict with your power, and there will be only one result: its soul will be scattered and completely annihilated!"

"And as the practitioner, you will also suffer a backlash on the spiritual level. At best, your spirit will be severely damaged; at worst... you will become a walking corpse that knows only slaughter."

"The Spirit Master's state of mind is equally important. If there are thoughts of enslavement or greed in your heart, the soul contract you engrave will be polluted from its root, and what is ultimately created will only be a monster dominated by resentment."

These words made Su Chen's heart feel heavy.

The dangers involved were far more terrifying than he had imagined.

"This junior will keep your teachings in mind."

He bowed deeply once again toward Electrolux's remnant soul.

...

Half a month later.

Shrek Academy, the back mountain of Sea God Island, inside a valley classified as a forbidden area.

A massive laboratory filled with a blend of sci-fi and fantasy colors had risen from the ground.

The entire base was built from the strongest alloys, but its interior was inscribed with dense life-attribute spirit tool formations.

A pale green halo flowed slowly over the walls and floor, and the air was filled with a refreshing scent of life.

Qian Duoduo was standing in the center of the laboratory with his hands on his hips, looking triumphant.

"Hahaha! Look! Look at this! My... life's work!"

In front of him were three massive crystal pods.

The pods were shuttle-shaped, made of an unknown crystal, and their surfaces were covered with Soul Power circuits and formation runes a hundred times more complex than those on Qian Duoduo's sketch.

The pods were filled with a pale green, viscous liquid, with countless tiny points of light floating within.

This was the "Soul Spirit Nourishing Pod."