The two Titled Douluo who had been hiding nearby were Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo. Their main duty was to protect Qian Renxue in Heaven Dou City.
They had ventured deep into Sunset Forest to test whether Huo Yuhao really came from ten thousand years in the future. Earlier, when Huo Yuhao had mentioned what Douluo Continent would be like ten thousand years later, the only thing they had debated was the conflict between Soul Masters and Soul Engineers.
Now that they had learned from Huo Yuhao that Spirit Hall had been destroyed ten thousand years ago, the two Titled Douluo's expressions changed drastically. They exchanged a glance, both shaken by what Huo Yuhao had just revealed.
With Dugu Bo away, Huo Yuhao planned to head to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye in Sunset Forest and take every Immortal Herb. An opportunity like this came once in a thousand years and was too good to pass up.
Of course, there was no way Huo Yuhao could cross the Soul Beast-infested Sunset Forest alone. But with the Immortal Herbs right in front of him, he absolutely couldn't let them go.
This was a time to cooperate. Huo Yuhao wasn't worried that Qian Renxue would threaten him or try to harm him.
Even if things came to that, Huo Yuhao had already figured out how to return to ten thousand years in the future.
Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. Then he pretended nothing had happened and clapped his hands in approval. "Excellent! Spirit Hall's destruction will benefit my Heaven Dou Empire. Could you tell me which exceptional talent was capable of such a feat?"
Seeing that Xue Qinghe's expression remained unchanged, Huo Yuhao couldn't help admiring Qian Renxue's composure. He didn't hesitate any longer.
The original Huo Yuhao had been bullied by Tang San, and now that Huo Hao had taken his place, that grudge still remained.
Huo Yuhao said, "I live in an era ten thousand years from now. According to the History Books, after the Tang Sect's founder, Tang San, became a god, he defeated Bibi Dong, the Martial Soul Hall Master who had inherited a Godhood Position, as well as another Deity. In the end, Spirit Hall was destroyed."
Xue Qinghe was momentarily stunned. After a long pause, he asked, "The Tang Sect? I've never heard of that sect."
"The Tang Sect hasn't been founded yet. Tang San is only an ordinary student right now. I'm sure he'll appear in the next All Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament," Huo Yuhao reminded him.
"The next All Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will be held in five years. Thank you for the information. If all this is true, I don't know how I could ever repay you." Xue Qinghe smiled warmly, seeming extremely approachable.
Huo Yuhao shook his head and looked up at the pitch-black sky. "I just want to return to my own era as soon as possible."
"Why? Isn't this Douluo Continent?" Xue Qinghe asked, puzzled.
"My blood feud remains unsettled. How could I stop moving forward?" Huo Yuhao's eyes dimmed. He couldn't help thinking of the twelve years he had spent by his mother's side, day in and day out. It felt as if her face and smile were still there, just yesterday.
Xue Qinghe fell silent. Seeing tears glimmer in Huo Yuhao's eyes, he studied him for a moment and secretly resolved that, if Huo Yuhao was telling the truth, he would change this supposedly inevitable history at any cost.
The next morning, dew clung to the lush greenery in the forest. As the morning mist began to disperse, Huo Yuhao, Xue Qinghe, and the two Titled Douluo set off once again.
This time, they moved much faster. Xue Qinghe had already ordered that Dugu Bo not be allowed back until they had left. Prince Xue Xing didn't understand why the Crown Prince had given the order, but he still kept Dugu Bo there.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm asked in confusion, "Yuhao, why did you tell that guy so much about our era? You're from ten thousand years in the future, and he's from ten thousand years ago. You're from different eras. You'll have to part ways eventually."
"Brother Sky Dream, do you know who he is?" Huo Yuhao asked with a mysterious smile.
"Your big brother doesn't care who he is. I only know that I chose you, and you'd better work hard at cultivating in the future."
Huo Yuhao smiled but didn't tell him that Qian Renxue was the first human to become a god.
Sunset Forest teemed with Soul Beasts, making it the preferred hunting ground for Soul Masters from Heaven Dou City.
At last, they reached their destination.
"Your Highness, poisonous fog is blocking the way ahead. I've dealt with Old Poison before. There's no doubt he set this up."
Xue Qinghe nodded. A faint mix of sour and sweet scents drifted through the air. The fog effectively kept both Soul Beasts and Soul Masters from entering.
"I'll leave it to you." Xue Qinghe was curious about the treasures in Old Poison's home—Huo Yuhao clearly valued them greatly.
Dugu Bo wasn't part of Spirit Hall, and Spirit Hall had even hunted him before. Xue Qinghe had no reason to show him any courtesy.
Porcupinefish Douluo stepped forward, his body shrouded in red light. He took a deep breath, and the poisonous fog was visibly drawn into him. In no time, it had vanished without a trace.
Soon, a towering mountain came into view.
"The entrance is at the top of the mountain. The inside is hollowed out."
As soon as Huo Yuhao finished speaking, Snake Lance Douluo stepped forward, wrapped an arm around Huo Yuhao's waist, and leapt into the air toward the peak. A pair of pure white Swan Wings unfurled behind Xue Qinghe. Porcupinefish Douluo said nothing and followed close behind.
The mountain soared into the clouds. Standing at the entrance, Huo Yuhao peered down into the mountain hollow, completely hidden by clouds. A wave of heat surged toward them.
"Your Highness, young Huo is right. I have a feeling there's definitely something good down there." Snake Lance Douluo's eyes lit up.
"Good! Let's get ready to go down." Xue Qinghe could hardly contain his excitement.
Just then, Huo Yuhao said, "Once we're down there, don't descend through the center. Lower yourselves slowly along either side."
"Why?" Porcupinefish Douluo asked.
"The place we're heading to is called the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye. At its center are two crescent-shaped pools. One is extremely hot, the other extremely cold."
"How do you know so much?"
With Snake Lance Douluo's help, Huo Yuhao began descending slowly. During the descent, Xue Qinghe couldn't help asking him.
"Because I'm from ten thousand years in the future!" Huo Yuhao replied with a smile.
"Is that so? I'm getting more and more interested in you." Xue Qinghe looked at Huo Yuhao, then turned his gaze downward.
"Yuhao! We came to the right place! The two pools in front of us contain Heaven and Earth Yuan Power with Extreme Ice and Extreme Fire attributes. If you cultivate here, I'm sure you'll reach level twenty in no time." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was thrilled. He could also sense the presence of incredibly dense Heaven and Earth Yuan Power.
"How beautiful!" Xue Qinghe's eyes sparkled.
Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo were just as awestruck.
The valley before them wasn't very large. Its most striking feature was two sharply contrasting lakes, one ice-white and the other fiery red, radiating extreme cold and heat. Medicinal herbs carpeted the valley. Even the two well-traveled Titled Douluo were overwhelmed by the sight, unable to take it all in.
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