Give Your Heart to Hope

Duke White Tiger's Mansion.

Huo Yuhao looked at his childish hands, on the verge of tears.

Having just received his memories, he already knew that he had transmigrated into Huo Yuhao, the protagonist of Unrivaled Tang Sect.

To be honest, it was giving him a headache.

In his previous life, he had gotten into Douluo Continent as a child, and later read Unrivaled Tang Sect once.

As for the later Tang Family Continent sequels, he had dropped them because of his studies and never picked them up again.

Later, thanks to all sorts of bizarre memes, he noticed the Douluo series again and became a gleeful onlooker, active on the front lines of gossip.

He simply wanted to see what other terrible stunts that man could come up with.

But now, he had actually been reborn as Huo Yuhao!?

Oh no, had he become the entertainment?

Think quickly! What would you do if you were the protagonist of Unrivaled Tang Sect?

Sorry, impossible.

You're right, but "Unrivaled Tang Sect" was God King Tang's personally orchestrated son-in-law taming chronicle. The story took place in another world known as Douluo Continent. Here, there was no flashy, dazzling magic, no terrifying battle aura, but there were miraculous Martial Souls...

As a God Realm Enforcer, God King Tang was nominally forbidden from interfering with the changes of a plane, but secretly controlling a Child of Destiny was as easy as turning his hand.

And Douluo Dalu III and Douluo Dalu IV were even worse, with that man constantly retconning things until the settings conflicted.

At that thought, Huo Yuhao could not help but shudder.

What a wonderful start!

It was making him break out in a cold sweat.

But setting all that aside.

As the Child of Destiny of Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao's reputation as Huo Yuhao was thunderous, especially because of his greatest angel investor—Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!

A Million-Year Soul Ring as his first Spirit Ring was truly shocking at first sight.

Compared to Douluo 1, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul had a mere four-hundred-year Mandala Snake as its first Spirit Ring?

It was like the bright moon compared to a firefly!

Not to mention Electrolux, an opportunity that led directly to godhood!

Back then, he could stand on the moral high ground and criticize it all.

"Such a ridiculous plot. It makes no sense at all!"

"I could do it too."

But now, he had truly become Huo Yuhao.

All he felt was that his future had no light. He was somewhat despairing.

What could he say?

There was nothing he could do. The first mover's advantage was simply too great.

If their current statuses and strengths were switched, he would let Tang San experience what it truly meant to have a death wish.

Everyone laughed at Tang San; everyone was Tang San.

But the current Huo Yuhao was merely a pitiful, helpless level-ten Soul Scholar trainee who had yet to obtain a Spirit Ring.

He could barely defeat even a ten-year Wind Baboon, and had only survived by sheer luck thanks to the level-five Soul Tool, the White Tiger Dagger.

Me, fight a God King? Seriously!?

With this level-one Innate Soul Power Spirit Eye?

Life was hard. Yuhao sighed.

"So, God King Tang has probably already set his sights on me?"

After composing himself, Huo Yuhao raised his head to the sky, looking somewhat helpless.

You're watching me, aren't you, God King Tang!

Even the original owner's mother had been arranged so thoroughly. What else could he do?

He would take things one step at a time.

For now, he would endure and plan slowly.

"By inheriting this body, I inherit its karma. From today onward, I am Huo Yuhao."

The current point in time was when Huo Yuhao was eleven years old. His Soul Power had reached level ten, and he was preparing to leave the Duke's Mansion to hunt Soul Beasts.

He would obtain a Spirit Ring and become a real man... uh... Soul Master!

In that case, once he got Sky Dream's cheat, why not just flee to Sun Moon?

As long as he did not enter Shrek, what could God King Tang do to him?

This was his struggle to survive!

I, Huo Yuhao, would rather die than become the Tang Family's loyal dog!

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—do not look down on the poor youth!

Huo Yuhao understood.

Just then, an untimely voice rang out beside his ear, accompanied by glowing blue words before his eyes.

Ding! Achievement System loaded successfully!

Achievement triggered!

Achieved the "Martial Soul of a Waste" achievement. Reward obtained: Hope Gu.

Achieved the "Demon from Beyond the Heavens" achievement. Reward obtained: Soul Soothing Gu.

Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment before quickly reacting.

His golden finger had finally arrived.

And it came with a double yolk!

After carefully studying the Achievement System.

Perhaps because he had read Gu Master novels before transmigrating, each achievement he completed through this system would grant him a reward related to Gu Masters.

Achievements were divided into passive personal achievements and active Achievement Tasks.

Huo Yuhao's own achievements were all passive achievements, randomly triggered based on his specific actions.

As for active Achievement Tasks, he needed to contact specific plot characters. Once he fulfilled their current wishes, the achievement would be completed.

"Isn't this a wish-fulfillment system?"

Huo Yuhao pondered.

Great Love Immortal Venerable's wish-fulfillment system, huh?

It felt a little strange.

Perhaps in order to adapt to Douluo Continent's rules, Gu Insects could be treated as additional equipment.

For example, the two Gu Insects he had just obtained.

Hope Gu: Rank One Gu Insect. It could slowly improve a Soul Master's aptitude and make up for innate deficiencies.

Evaluation: When facing adversity, give your heart to hope!

Soul Soothing Gu: Fifth Rank consumable Gu Insect. It increased the compatibility between soul and body and improved Spiritual Power talent.

Evaluation: Since you are here, settle down.

In Gu Master novels, Gu were activated by True Essence, and Fifth Rank Gu Insects were the limit of Mortal Gu.

Gu had nine ranks. Ranks one through five were Mortal Gu, while ranks six through nine were Immortal Gu. All required special ingredients to feed them, making them extremely troublesome.

But now, not only could the Gu Insects be stored and managed within the system, after being manifested, they could also be fed and used with his Soul Power.

After trying to use the Gu Insects, Huo Yuhao discovered that Hope Gu was like a permanent passive buff. The Soul Power it consumed to maintain was negligible.

Soul Soothing Gu, on the other hand, was a one-time-use Gu Insect. Once used, it was gone.

For a short time after using Soul Soothing Gu, he found that not only had his Spiritual Power increased, but his whole body felt transparent and clear.

His body also seemed to have evolved. His bones and meridians had all improved, and even his appearance had changed somewhat.

At the same time, Huo Yuhao sensed subtle changes in his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul.

"It's somewhat like Martial Soul Evolution, but it won't happen overnight."

Huo Yuhao had a feeling that only once his Soul Power Level rose would his Martial Soul truly undergo its transformation.

"But Spirit Eyes are a Martial Soul of a Waste?"

Huo Yuhao did not think so.

It was only because his body was underdeveloped that his Martial Soul had been dragged down.

Although his Innate Soul Power was only level one, Spirit Eyes truly were a top-tier Body Martial Soul. In the Body Sect, they would absolutely hold an important position.

How could they be treated as worthless like they were in Shrek? If not for his Second Martial Soul, Ultimate Ice, he probably would not have received any attention at all.

One side was an unbeatable hand; the other was a clown.

There was a saying that made a little sense.

There were no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters!

In Douluo Continent, there were actually many opportunities to defy heaven and change fate. Insufficient Innate Soul Power could not become the shackles of certain powerhouses.

For example, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!

At that thought, Huo Yuhao immediately snuck out of the Duke's Mansion and headed north toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

Time waited for no one. If someone else intercepted the opportunity, it would be too late for tears!

Six days later.

Near the Star Dou Great Forest.

Feeling somewhat hungry, Huo Yuhao began catching and grilling fish.

Over the past few days, he had survived through this skill.

Sure enough, grilled fish made with Spirit Eyes really was delicious.

Worthy of being the Grilled Fish Immortal!

It had even helped him unlock an achievement.

Achieved the "Pitiful and Helpless, but Can Eat" achievement. Reward obtained: White Boar Gu.

White Boar Gu: Rank One Gu Insect. It transformed a Soul Master's body and fundamentally increased their physical strength.

Evaluation: The strength of one boar!

After using White Boar Gu, he had roughly tested himself. His physical strength was perhaps now comparable to that of a Soul Grandmaster who had awakened an advanced beast Martial Soul.

The only troublesome part was that his appetite had become enormous lately. Each meal required him to devour a great deal of food, and he had been delayed for quite some time along the way because of eating.

But it was not a major problem. After his physical quality improved, his walking speed had also increased considerably.

With one gain offsetting the other, he had arrived at roughly the same time as the grilled fish location in the Original Work.

Besides filling his stomach, he was grilling fish here because he was waiting for the right opportunity.

Jiang Taigong fished; those willing took the bait.

Once he saw that Tang Sect Yuanyang pair, he could set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.

He could also take the chance to verify his thoughts regarding the Achievement System.

Wasn't this it?

Before seeing them, he heard their voices.

"It smells so good!"

A delighted cry rang out, crisp and pleasant.

The corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth lifted slightly. He knew the fish had taken the bait.

He raised his head and looked in the direction of the voice.

The newcomers were a handsome young man and woman, both dressed in fine clothing.

At that moment, the girl walking in front had already bounded over to Huo Yuhao in a few quick steps, looking as though she were practically drooling.

"Little brother, your grilled fish smells amazing! How did you make it?"

"By grilling it, of course."

Huo Yuhao replied instinctively as he looked at her.

The girl's long black hair was tied into a ponytail that hung behind her. Her light-blue fitted outfit outlined her budding figure, brimming with youthful energy.

She had phoenix eyes, large and lively; a pert nose; and an almost perfect oval face. Her beautiful features were currently filled with craving.

Of course, that was not important.

What attracted Huo Yuhao most were the lines of text appearing before him about the girl.

Tang Ya

Relationship: Acquainted

Achievement Task: Revive the Tang Sect, starting with grilled fish

Hey, was this how she planned to restore the Tang Sect's glory?