Douluo Dalu 2: Reincarnated as the Auspicious Beast

The dream Wang Dong had was, of course, related to Wang Rui… Otherwise, who else would be so wicked as to mess with the "big brother" trope?

That Sea God, Tang San, had shattered a portion of the soul he had cut off from his daughter and placed it into Wang Rui's sea of consciousness. He intended for those soul fragments to merge with Wang Rui's soul, thereby stealing the fortune of the Star Dou Forest.

Wang Rui reacted quickly and isolated those fragments… However, the fragments still retained an attraction toward their original owner, which was why Wang Dong felt an inexplicable pull toward Wang Rui.

When Wang Dong overexerted himself and fell unconscious, he was naturally drawn by that portion of the soul. Since his own soul had suffered severe trauma and was inherently unstable, he was pulled into Wang Rui's sea of consciousness.

Wang Dong's dream was partly composed of residual memories contained within those soul fragments that hadn't been completely erased, while the other part was deliberately set up by Wang Rui for him to see.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was essentially a golden-furred dog, and Wang Dong was equivalent to Nina… Wasn't this just the classic "Big Dog and little girl" warning flag?

A certain Tang-named God King personally intervened and crafted the synthetic beast Tang Wutong—neither fully human nor ghost.

Wang Rui had no desire to become a synthetic beast, and he figured Wang Dong wouldn't want that either. Their interests were perfectly aligned, making them natural allies.

And indeed, the effect was quite remarkable—Wang Rui clearly sensed Wang Dong's intense disgust and fear.

Later, when Wang Dong woke up, the spiritual energy that had been drawn into Wang Rui's sea of consciousness also carried back some of his original soul fragments, partially healing the damage to his soul.

While Wang Dong was describing his nightmare, Wang Rui calmly ascended the high platform for the round of 32 to 16 draw.

Reaching into the drawing box, he fumbled around and pulled out the No. 7 slot—coincidentally, the other No. 7 team was Huang Chutian and the Lan sisters.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo had suffered severe backlash when their Martial Soul Fusion skill was forcibly broken by Wang Dong that morning. Despite receiving treatment from healing-type soul masters, they remained unconscious in bed, leaving Huang Chutian to participate in the draw alone.

Effectively a free pass.

Du Weilen had also heard that Wu Feng's team had outright forfeited their match that morning. Now, he looked at Wang Rui with an expression like he had seen a ghost.

Under Director Du's dumbfounded gaze, Wang Rui leisurely walked off the stage—what could he do? This was just the power of an ultimate luckster.

🎵 Oarfish is~ so~ so~ lonely~

🎵 Oarfish is~ so~ so~ empty~

(singing)

Since there was no match in the afternoon, Huo Yuqing seemed to feel a sense of urgency—she wanted to return to the dormitory and cultivate as soon as possible. Wang Rui, therefore, didn't follow Mu Jin to watch the other matches and instead left the examination area directly.

The three of them walked back together… Huo Yuqing wanted to make the most of her time, so she grabbed Wang Rui's hand and channeled their fusion soul power. No one knew whether she was genuinely trying to seize time for cultivation or just looking for an excuse to get close. Either way, the Tianmeng Iceworm was enjoying the moment, indulging in his shipper tendencies.

Meanwhile, Ning Tian walked beside them, keeping a considerable distance as if she had an allergy to bromance.

"The little guy who came by earlier… His situation isn't looking too good," a voice suddenly spoke in Wang Rui's sea of consciousness—it was Electrolux.

Wang Rui paused slightly, prompting a confused look from Huo Yuqing.

He instinctively squeezed her hand to signal that everything was fine before asking in his consciousness, "Earlier, a part of Wang Dong was pulled into my sea of consciousness, and he also retrieved some of his lost soul fragments when he returned. That should have helped heal some of his soul damage—how can you say his situation isn't looking good?"

"That little guy's spiritual energy carries another extremely powerful aura," Electrolux said gravely. "Although the aura is very faint, its level is extraordinarily high—probably reaching the divine level."

"In my world, becoming a god means that one's divine sense spreads throughout the heavens and earth. When a human is born, a newborn's life energy can sometimes attract fragments of these divine senses scattered throughout the world. For an ordinary person, this would be an immense blessing. But for that little guy…"

Electrolux hesitated for a moment.

"Part of his soul was placed in you, which means his soul has an irreparable flaw. People with damaged souls either become imbeciles or are physically weak. The only reason he's able to live so vibrantly is that a wisp of divine sense has mended his wound, allowing him to function like a normal person. However, over time, his soul will completely integrate with that divine sense."

"This might be hard to understand, so let me use an analogy. Some secret techniques allow for the replacement of human organs. If you tried to implant an additional heart into a healthy person, it wouldn't work. But if that person had lost their heart, then implanting a new one would be possible."

"You're saying that the divine sense… might have fused with Wang Dong's soul?" Wang Rui asked.

"Yes, that possibility exists. Although there is a significant difference in level between an ordinary soul and a divine sense, the soul is an incredibly mysterious thing." Electrolux sighed. "Even I can't claim to fully understand it. In the short term, their differing levels may prevent immediate fusion, but over time… it's highly likely."

"I have recovered some memories regarding the necromantic magic I inherited. A certain necromancer once conducted experiments, breaking apart souls of various levels and incubating them together. Over time, they would merge into a powerful wraith… Healthy souls wouldn't fuse, but damaged ones would."

"In my original world, absorbing a trace of divine sense wouldn't be a big deal because the gods there lack personal will—they have no personality or thoughts. But in your world… these gods have their own identities and minds. Absorbing even a trace of their divine sense means establishing a direct link with them."

At this point, Electrolux sneered.

"If he truly absorbs that divine sense, setting aside whether he would still be himself, he would forever be under the control of the original owner of that divine sense."

"He would unknowingly accept all of that god's beliefs and ideas. His soul would be contaminated, assimilated—he would completely become an extension of that god!"

Wang Rui's pupils contracted slightly.

If Electrolux's speculation was correct…

No wonder.

No wonder Tang Wutong turned out the way she did.

According to previous deductions, the ingredients Tang San used to synthesize Tang Wutong included three individuals: the mischievous little demon Tang Xiaoqi, who was pampered by all the gods in the Divine Realm; the proud and unrestrained Wang Qiuer; and the dazzlingly radiant Wang Donger.

None of these three would have naturally turned into someone like Tang Wutong—someone who treated her father as her entire world, ignored her lover's feelings, and kept insisting she was a perfect "little woman" behind her husband.

If Tang San had infused a trace of his own divine sense into the fusion process…

Then it all made sense.

No wonder Tang Wutong became the ideal daughter of a feudal father.

"…Is there a way to save him?"

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