Transformation Re cultivation?

Since the Sun Moon Empire unified the continent and established the Federation, Ten Thousand Years had passed.

Over these Ten Thousand Years, all kinds of Soul Technology in the Douluo Federation had developed at a breakneck pace. Some conservative forces had failed to keep up with the times and gradually declined, while others had thrived in such an environment and grown ever stronger.

Among them was the Spirit Pagoda, which held the technology for creating Soul Spirits.

Eastsea City, Spirit Pagoda.

Within the Douluo Federation, Eastsea City was also one of the major cities. The Spirit Pagoda branch here was known as one of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars and was a landmark of Eastsea City.

Today, quite a few adults and children had gathered here.

Because today was the annual Awakening Day, Spirit Transmitters from the Spirit Pagoda would travel to various places and awaken children's Martial Souls for free.

Some commoner families living near the Spirit Pagoda who could not afford to awaken their children's Martial Souls also brought them here.

Outside the domed awakening room, the Staff Member in charge of registration looked at the lone little boy before her with some confusion.

"Little one, where are your parents?"

The little boy, whose eyes were exceptionally bright, calmly took out his identification and answered:

"I have no parents. I came alone today."

The Staff Member was momentarily speechless.

"Ahem, I just saw that you were alone and got a little worried. Although Eastsea City has excellent public safety, being alone can still be dangerous."

With an awkward smile, the Staff Member took the identification from the boy's hand, paused briefly over the name, then turned and walked toward the awakening room.

"All right, little Huo Yuhao, come with me. I'll take you to awaken your Martial Soul."

"Su Tong did well. All information related to me has been erased. Other than the Soul Beasts and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion lineage, I'm afraid no one knows anything about me."

Seeing that the Staff Member showed no unusual reaction upon seeing his name, Huo Yuhao was satisfied. As he observed his surroundings, he asked inwardly:

"When I sensed the Heavenly Tribulation back then, I thought there was another reason. I never expected I had truly become something similar to a Soul Beast... Elder Yi, can your Necromancy really accomplish something like this?"

The plan had progressed smoothly. Ten Thousand Years Ago, he had used Necromancy to return from death, becoming an Undead Creature with reason. He had successfully cast off his identity as the Son of Destiny of the Continent, gained a long lifespan, and acquired the ability to survive until the present day.

However, one matter had exceeded his expectations.

The Undead Creature he had transformed into was different from what he had imagined. For some reason, his life form was extremely close to that of a Soul Beast.

Although his long lifespan had not been diminished, he had to face the Heavenly Tribulation. If he wanted to regain a human body, he would also have to undergo Transformation Re cultivation.

Huo Yuhao did not think much of the latter. After all, it was only called Transformation Re cultivation because that concept was the closest comparison.

His situation was far too unusual. He could not produce Soul Rings on his own, and there were many differences between him and a Soul Beast undergoing Re cultivation. If he made good use of this opportunity, he could instead make up for his lack of foundation. After all, Ten Thousand Years Ago, he had primarily cultivated the Ice Empress Martial Soul, while the Spirit Eyes Martial Soul had never been able to evolve.

The problem was the Heavenly Tribulation.

What he needed to face was not a Heavenly Tribulation of several hundred thousand years, but a million-year Heavenly Tribulation!

Huo Yuhao had gone completely numb at that moment.

Without the Son of Destiny identity and without Tang San's attention, it should have been the perfect time for him to continue making plans. Yet the million-year Heavenly Tribulation hung above his head like the Sword of Damocles, forcing him to seal himself within the Undead Demiplane and sleep to avoid triggering it.

Over the past Ten Thousand Years, all he could do was study Martial Souls, Soul Tools, and the various magical knowledge Electrolux had taught him within the Sea of Consciousness. He had only rarely dared to go out and act, wasting much time for nothing.

"Hahahaha, I really never expected to see what you looked like as a child again, Yuhao."

Within the Sea of Consciousness, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm laughed gleefully.

Beside him, Electrolux, whose Divine Sense had completely recovered after ten thousand years, frowned and pondered for a moment before answering:

"The Rules of this continent are extremely strange. Cultivation should be a personal matter, yet Soul Masters of the Douluo Continent can seize the power of Soul Beasts through Soul Rings to improve themselves, while Soul Beasts must face Heavenly Tribulations when breaking through their limits. I fear this was deliberately arranged by someone."

"I suspect it was the work of a Deity, one far stronger than I was. This caused my Necromancy to be influenced by the continent's Rules, turning you into something similar to a Soul Beast."

"Of course, this is also related to Big Worm."

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's smile froze. He did not understand how this had anything to do with him.

Electrolux continued explaining, "You did not completely absorb Big Worm's origin. When you became an Undead Creature, that origin fused with you, causing the Heavenly Tribulation to judge you as a million-year Soul Beast."

"So that's how it is."

Huo Yuhao fell into thought.

He had not reached the point of Becoming a God, so Tian Meng had naturally not released his origin to help raise the age of all his Soul Rings. That portion of origin had remained within his body all along.

And the Douluo Continent's definition of Soul Beasts was extremely broad.

Animals, plants, and even Snow Spirits naturally born from heaven and earth like the Snow Empress were all classified as Soul Beasts. It seemed that as long as something was not human, it would be classified as a Soul Beast, and those with high enough cultivation would have to endure Heavenly Tribulations.

Then in the eyes of the Heavenly Tribulation, was a nonhuman creature possessing the origin of a million-year Soul Beast a human or a Soul Beast?

Well, judging from the outcome... the Heavenly Tribulation did not seem all that intelligent?

If he had become an Undead Creature using the origin of a million-year Soul Beast as his foundation, then facing a million-year Heavenly Tribulation did not seem quite so hard to accept... my ass!

Tian Meng had never been struck by lightning, but someone else had to face the Heavenly Tribulation. This was blatant discrimination!

"Brother Sky Dream, according to Elder Yi, the Heavenly Tribulation is mocking you for not being worthy of undergoing a million-year Thunder Tribulation," Huo Yuhao said gloomily.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm: "..."

So the Heavenly Tribulation picked its targets too. What a rare sight after living so long.

Electrolux said, "However, fortune and misfortune go hand in hand. This also made Big Worm's origin a part of you, allowing you to completely control it. As your cultivation recovers, you can turn that origin into your own power. Combined with the cultivation you sealed away, once you return to your peak, you will possess a foundation comparable to that of a Deity."

Unlike ordinary Soul Beasts undergoing Re cultivation, Huo Yuhao had sealed his cultivation onto several Soul Spirits before beginning again. This was also why Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness was so empty. Those Soul Spirits were still sleeping because they had absorbed a massive amount of origin.

Moreover, Huo Yuhao's cultivation Ten Thousand Years Ago had already reached the Quasi-God Peak. With another round of Re cultivation and the aid of Tian Meng Origin, once the foundations of his two lives merged in the future, it would not be impossible for him to possess power comparable to a God while in a human body.

The exchange within the Sea of Consciousness was extremely fast. By the time they finished speaking, Huo Yuhao had only just been led by the Staff Member into the center of the awakening room.

A Spirit Transmitter had already been waiting there.

"Calm your mind. I'm about to begin."

After reminding Huo Yuhao, the Spirit Transmitter poured the gentle Soul Power in his hand into the awakening room.

In an instant, the strange patterns on the walls and floor resonated with the Soul Power. Warm Soul Power began flowing through the patterns beneath Huo Yuhao's feet and into his body.

Watching Huo Yuhao experience Martial Soul awakening for the second time, Tian Meng put aside his frustration and asked in confusion:

"Yuhao, why come to the Spirit Pagoda to awaken your Martial Soul? You clearly don't need this process."

"Registering as a Soul Master at the Spirit Pagoda will add a layer of prestige to my identity and save me from all kinds of trouble. After all, I'm no longer the Spirit Ice Douluo, but a little Soul Master without the power to protect himself. Naturally, I should cast aside the pride of being a Strong Expert."

Well-versed in Martial Soul awakening, Huo Yuhao split his attention, cooperating with the Spirit Transmitter while answering:

"This era is ultimately different from the past. I also do not wish to hide away and cultivate anymore. It is better to be cautious."

Obtaining a suitable identity was easy for Huo Yuhao, but maintaining one was not something that could be done overnight.

What was more, this era was different from Ten Thousand Years Ago. Without a reasonable identity, it was impossible to take even a single step.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze. After a long silence, he asked softly:

"Yuhao, do you regret it?"

After enduring ten thousand years of hardship only to undergo Re cultivation, did he regret it?

"I don't!"

Huo Yuhao's eyes shone brightly.

"It is only starting over once. Why should I regret it? I have your help, Brother Sky Dream, Elder Yi's help, and the help of the Ice Empress and the others. Compared with Soul Beasts undergoing Transformation Re cultivation, my circumstances are hundreds of times better!"

Most importantly, in this life, there was no lofty God King!

This was an era where he could run free!

"Huo Yuhao, Martial Soul: Spirit Eye. Innate Soul Power: level ten!"