After watching the conversation between Huo Yuhao in the Heavenly Screen and Electrolux, the audience on Douluo Continent had all sorts of thoughts.
Although the Watcher had previously mentioned in passing and shown them a few scattered snippets, people had already learned that there were other worlds beyond Douluo—and even something called the Multiverse.
But to the people of Douluo Continent, the Watcher, a being who might well surpass the gods, still seemed far too distant.
In other words, it didn't feel real.
Electrolux, on the other hand, was said to be a remnant soul of a God King from a Different World, and there was a very real possibility that he already existed on Douluo Continent at this point in time!
Naturally, everything related to him felt much more real to people.
It was like the difference between scientists on Huo Yuhao's Blue Star in his Past Life saying there might be aliens somewhere in the universe, and confirming that there was a living alien in a particular place on Blue Star.
So many people hoped that this remnant soul of a God King from a Different World would reveal more information while speaking with Huo Yuhao.
For example, what was the Power System in that other world like? How did its Laws differ from those of Douluo? Even hearing about the other world's customs and culture would be interesting.
But aside from the curiosity anyone might feel, many people were also focused on Huo Yuhao himself.
Most people approved of and admired Huo Yuhao's words and actions in the Heavenly Screen. Quite a few viewers had become so engrossed that they'd slipped seamlessly into his shoes and were now seething with anger!
Especially after learning that Huo Yun'er might not be saved later on, people across the continent agreed that Dai Huabin was a man who deserved to die.
The White Tiger Duke Mansion's reputation had also plummeted across the continent.
This was particularly true in the Sun Moon Empire, whose forces had clashed with the army led by White Tiger Duke Dai Hao for years. There, viewers cursed the White Tiger Duke Mansion from Huo Yuhao's perspective, while mocking it as a dump that had failed to keep a priceless gem like Huo Yuhao.
A filial son with such deep feelings could have become an inexhaustible treasure if they'd treated him normally—or even just shown him a little warmth. He could have reclaimed the Imperial Throne of the Star Luo Empire and ascended to the Divine Realm with ease.
Instead, they'd driven him straight to the opposing side. It was a move that had truly opened people's eyes.
Because of Huo Yuhao, a trend of treating the weak, illegitimate children, and concubine-born children with kindness had even begun to take hold on its own across the Four Great Empires.
Of course, at this point in time, the odds of another peerless talent like Huo Yuhao appearing were practically nonexistent.
But you never knew. Just think of Sea God Tang San's Blue Silver Grass ten thousand years ago—it had initially been regarded as a Trash Martial Soul, too.
Besides, improving people's attitudes wouldn't cost much. No one was asking them to provide lavish treatment.
It was a generous gesture that cost nothing. If someone did grow into a remarkable figure, then they'd have gained a great deal!
Although this change had only just begun, those who noticed the people around them behaving differently weren't stupid. They knew exactly what had brought it about.
As a result, Huo Yuhao had unknowingly gained countless admirers who felt indebted to him.
Many were older than Huo Yuhao, yet still saw him as an Idol and a role model. Gazing up at the Heavenly Screen, they sighed, "A true man should be like that!"
Of course, when the woods grew large, all kinds of birds appeared. There were also people who disliked Huo Yuhao out of jealousy or for some other inexplicable reason, and made snide remarks as they watched him on the Heavenly Screen.
"Hmph. Young people always think they can do anything if they just work hard. They don't understand how cruel the world is until reality beats them down!"
"Give up everything for his mother? Easy to say. Anyone can talk big. When I was young, I said I'd love my First Love until the seas ran dry and the rocks crumbled."
"Vows made in youth are often the most sincere, but they're also the easiest to fade with time."
"Heh. A young person's ambition is like a fire—quick to blaze, and quick to cool..."
"If you ask me, he'd be better off just cultivating until he became a god. The whole path's laid out for him. He can become a god by following the steps, and he's still not satisfied? Why insist on making life hard for himself?"
"He's only got three years. How's he supposed to save his mother? Become a god in three years? When I was young, I thought I could chase the clouds at the edge of the sky, too. It took me a while to understand that clouds were made of rain. You only realized how cold it was once you got soaked."
"Hey, I've got an idea! You'd give up everything to bring your mother back, right? Go be the Sea God's dog. Maybe he'll take pity on you and resurrect her..."
"Exactly! The Sea God gets the dog he wants, your mother gets her life back, and you get your wish. Triple Win!"
Amid all the support and mockery in the real world, Huo Yuhao in the Heavenly Screen had already made his decision.
[When Wang Dong returned to the dormitory, Huo Yuhao's bed was empty. His belongings were gone, and only a letter remained, placed somewhere conspicuous.
Wang Dong gently picked up the letter. Huo Yuhao's voice seemed to echo through the dormitory at the same time:
(Wang Dong, by the time you read this letter, I'll have left the academy.
Don't look for me, and don't be sad. This is a path I have to take.
The warmth of your Soul Power during our Martial Soul Fusion was the only light that made me feel alive these past two months.
I'll never forget the glory of our victory in the New Student Assessment Finals. But even the grandest competition must eventually end, and in the end, everyone has to walk alone into the long night.
Vice Dean Qian Duoduo guessed what I was thinking. The day before yesterday, he secretly stuffed several Protective Soul Tools into my hands. He said, "Kid, don't die out there. I bet you'll bring Mingde Hall crashing down ten years from now!"
But... Mother can't wait another ten years.
She died on that cold, rainy night. That evening, she threw herself onto the assassin's blade rather than become a bargaining chip they could use to force me into submission.
As I held her body while it grew colder and colder, I swore that even if the Netherworld Yellow Springs froze my bones to pieces, I'd bring her back!
Shrek can help me grow in safety, but I can't gain the strength to tear apart fate here.
There may be mysterious and Forbidden Powers buried in the hidden corners of this world. I'm going to dig them up, seize them, and wager my life for a glimmer of hope.
I'm not very good at goodbyes, so say farewell to Sister Xiao Ya and Senior Brother Bei Bei for me. I won't say goodbye to them in person.
If I can come back someday, I'll take you to see a Whale Fall.
They say that when a giant whale sinks to the ocean floor, it gives rise to countless new life forms. It sounds so much like the miracle of Reincarnation.
And now, I'm going to be the one who draws a blade against Reincarnation!
—Huo Yuhao.")
Tears dripped onto the letter, blurring Huo Yuhao's neat handwriting until it was hard to make out.
Wang Dong jolted, quickly pulled the letter away, then hastily wiped her reddened eyes with her sleeve.
The next moment, seething anger and killing intent burst from Wang Dong. A Trident Mark filled with an enigmatic aura seemed to have been provoked, appearing of its own accord between her brows.
"Dai! Hu! Bin!"
"I'm going to kill you!!!"]
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