The Emperor Can Grant You the Title of Prince!
Dai Tianling smiled and took Huo Yuhao's hand, leading him to the sofa area on one side of the study. "Come, come, Yuhao, come and sit down, don't stand there talking."
After the two sat down on the sofa, Dai Tianling took the initiative to speak again, his tone full of unreserved admiration. "You're the top-ranked Federation Youth Genius Ranking. The Spirit Pagoda even made an exception and bestowed upon you the title of ' Chuanling '. Your name is renowned throughout the Star Luo Empire."
Huo Yuhao remained calm and composed, merely nodding slightly and politely replying, "Your Majesty flatters me. I have only gained some empty fame by chance, it is not worth mentioning."
Dai Tianling's interest was not diminished by Huo Yuhao's coldness at all; on the contrary, her smile became even more enthusiastic.
"Yuhao, you're too modest. Star Luo Empire can see the video footage of your battles in the Federation."
"Although I'm not exactly a top-tier expert, I still have some discernment..."
Outside the study, Dai Yueyan was still standing at the door, not having left.
He placed his hands naturally at his sides, his face expressionless, but his ears were perked up like a rabbit's, listening to every word of the conversation in the study.
As he listened, a strange look gradually appeared on his handsome and dashing face.
Because no matter how he listened, he felt that his father, the Star Luo Emperor, was being far too kind at that moment.
Huo Yuhao maintained a lukewarm attitude throughout, basically just repeating the same three phrases: "Hmm," "Yes," and "Your Majesty is too kind."
But Dai Tianling's enthusiasm did not diminish in the slightest, and his praises flowed like a never-ending river.
In such a stark contrast, his eager and enthusiastic manner seemed almost ingratiating.
Huo Yuhao patiently listened to Dai Tianling's flattery for a while, and finally found an opportunity to interrupt him during a breather.
"Your Majesty, please speak frankly about why you have summoned me here today."
Dai Tianling swallowed back what he was about to say. He paused for a moment, then a smile returned to his face.
He stopped beating around the bush, and his tone became more serious than before. "Since you've put it that way, Yuhao, then I won't beat around the bush anymore. But with your intelligence, you should be able to guess why I've summoned you here, right?"
Huo Yuhao glanced at the portrait on the wall that bore a striking resemblance to him, his tone remaining as calm as ever. "Because of my name, because of my appearance."
Dai Tianling quickly added, "Also because of your martial spirit."
Huo Yuhao showed no surprise upon hearing this. It was entirely expected that the other party could obtain video footage of his previous battles and knew about his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul.
Dai Tianling's smile finally faded. He placed his hands on his knees, leaned forward slightly, and his tone was no longer filled with the empty pleasantries and formalities of before. Instead, he went straight to the point.
"If it's just a matter of physical resemblance, perhaps it can be explained as a coincidence."
"But not only do you look exactly like that ancestor, your martial soul is also the Spirit Eyes, which is extremely rare. Do you know what these two things mean when combined?"
Huo Yuhao raised his eyes and met Dai Tianling's gaze calmly, but did not answer.
Dai Tianling took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, and then said, word by word, "This means that you are very likely a direct descendant of Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao."
"This means that you share the same bloodline as the White Tiger Lineage of the Star Luo Imperial Family."
"This means you are not an outsider, but one of my own people."
Despite Dai Tianling's increasingly agitated and even slightly trembling tone, Huo Yuhao remained unmoved.
He simply gazed silently at the already moved Star Luo Emperor before him, and after a moment of silence, said in a still calm tone, "Even so, so what?"
"So what?"
Dai Tianling clearly hadn't expected Huo Yuhao to react so nonchalantly. He subconsciously repeated his question, then his voice suddenly rose a few decibels.
"Yuhao, as long as you are willing to come to the Star Luo Empire, I can give you the title of Prince, making you second only to the Emperor in the Star Luo Continent."
"The resources accumulated in the royal treasury over thousands of years are at your disposal, and all cultivation secret realms are open to you."
"You will be the person I trust most, and the entire Star Luo Empire will be your strongest support!"
Dai Tianling's excitement was not due to any blood relation; he was simply drawn to Huo Yuhao's talent.
In his view, as long as Huo Yuhao doesn't perish prematurely, he is destined to become Limit Douluo in the future.
The ultimate martial force of Limit Douluo, capable of single-handedly changing the outcome of a war, is precisely the top-tier combat power that the Star Luo Empire currently lacks most.
Therefore, he would naturally not let go of such a peerless genius who might have the blood of the White Tiger Lineage, after all, this was also an excellent opportunity to make the Star Luo Empire great again.
However, Huo Yuhao remained unmoved by Dai Tianling's sincere invitation.
He slowly began, "Your Majesty, I'm doing very well at the Spirit Pagoda, and I have no shortage of cultivation resources..."
"Is the Spirit Pagoda a good place?"
Dai Tianling interrupted Huo Yuhao, her tone carrying a deeper meaning. "You were at the Shrek Academy during that catastrophe, and you almost perished under the Fixed Soul Guidance Shell."
"The Spirit Pagoda is not a monolithic entity; factional infighting has never truly subsided."
"You are the disciple of Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu, and Tower Master Qiangu Dongfeng may not be willing to watch you grow up peacefully."
Some things, even without evidence, are clear to anyone with discerning eyes.
Although Dai Tianling did not explicitly name Qiangu Dongfeng as the mastermind behind the scenes, the implication was quite clear.
After a long silence, Huo Yuhao said, "Thank you for your kindness, Huo Yuhao Majesty. I will always remember this favor."
"But I was an orphan from a young age and was raised by my teacher. I am a member of the Spirit Pagoda and will not come to the Star Luo Empire."
Seeing the unwavering determination in Huo Yuhao's eyes, Dai Tianling opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something more to persuade him to stay.
But after a few moments, the words turned into a helpless sigh, and he didn't press the matter any further.
He genuinely admired this young man and truly wanted the Star Luo Empire to have another future Limit Douluo to lead it.
But since the other party had made up their mind, he, as an emperor, could not lower himself and beg them to stay.
However, just as Dai Tianling was filled with disappointment, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly and took the initiative to speak, saying, "Your Majesty, although I am unwilling to leave the Spirit Pagoda to come to the Star Luo Empire, I have no ill intentions towards the Star Luo Empire."
"If the opportunity arises in the future, I would be willing to help Your Majesty to the best of my ability, as a way of repaying the kindness of Your Majesty's invitation today."
These words made Dai Tianling's eyes, which had previously dimmed, suddenly light up again.
If Huo Yuhao can truly grow up smoothly, with his talent and the strong support of Leng Yaozhu behind him, it is not entirely impossible for him to seize the position of Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda from the Ancient Clan in the future.
As a colossal structure spanning three continents, the Spirit Pagoda holds a pivotal position in the Douluo Federation.
If the future master of the Spirit Pagoda can establish good relations with the Star Luo Empire, it would be far more meaningful for Star Luo than obtaining a Limit Douluo.
Dai Tianling let out a long breath, a relieved smile returning to his face, "Since that's the case, then I won't force you any further. But Yuhao, remember this: no matter when or where, the gates of the Star Luo Empire will always be open to you."
Huo Yuhao smiled, then changed the subject. "Thank you again, Your Majesty, but I do have a favor to ask."