Afterglow of the Setting Sun

"Oh? Yuhao, are you serious?" Du Busi had just finished organizing the theoretical materials written by Huo Yuhao and Du Busi only just asked Great Elder Jin Peng to make arrangements for them. He hadn't even had a sip of water yet.

He then learned this exciting news from Huo Yuhao. Although the Body Sect had been exploring the Haiyang and hunting Sea Soul Beast for generations.

This incident also led to the discovery of many islands and unique sea areas, but none of these islands and sea areas have any long-term development value.

However, since the Body Sect itself has a small number of members, it appears weak and powerless. Therefore, what they have explored over the years is only the tip of the iceberg in a vast ocean.

Although there were some rumors compiled from various sources, none were as detailed or convincing as Huo Yuhao's account.

That is why they chose to ally with the Heavenly Soul Empire. Although the Heavenly Soul Empire's leadership is not strong, it still possesses imperial power and a large population.

"A completely new continent. If it is indeed as you say, Yuhao, information gleaned from the memories of that Hundred-Thousand-Year Mirage Dragon, then its accuracy is probably quite high."

In the study, Du Busi paced back and forth. After learning the news, even he was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.

A completely new continent means a completely new ecological environment and unknown new resources, which will definitely greatly accelerate the current rise of the Body Sect's strength.

However, the benefits and risks go hand in hand, just like the collision between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent back then.

The former Sun Moon Continent has now been renamed Douluo Continent, but the original inhabitants of the Douluo Continent have also suffered a great deal of impact due to the Soul Tool of the Sun Moon Empire.

So, on this new continent, are there any native inhabitants? What kind of power do those native inhabitants possess? And how powerful is the cultivation civilization they established?

This raises the question of how to deal with them: peaceful diplomatic relations? Or military attack? Or resource plunder? Or colonial rule? These are all Du Busi is currently considering.

Although he is old and shrewd, Du Busi appears exceptionally clever in some matters, Du Busi is actually not a particularly intellectual type and has no clue about matters of the state or government.

Therefore, after pondering for a moment, Du Busi said to Huo Yuhao, "This matter is of great importance. The resource points in the Haiyang are not important. Entrusting them to the disciples of the sect to develop will be enough to sustain us for a long time."

"As for this new continent," Du Busi sighed, "It's not something our Body Sect can handle alone. I still need to discuss the specific details with the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire."

"With the support of the Heavenly Soul Empire, our Body Sect can maximize the benefits we gain on this continent."

"After all, my Body Sect is just a sect. In terms of overall operational experience, it is far inferior to an empire with a long history."

"However, now that my Body Sect is the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, we can be said to share both glory and loss."

"Moreover, given the current resources of the Heavenly Soul Imperial Family, they must rely on my Body Sect to obtain support in terms of high-end combat power."

Du Busi squinted and said. Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao nodded and skipped the topic, then said, "Besides this matter, there is another matter that I would like to report to Master."

"Having absorbed the Sixth Soul Ring, my Soul Power has already broken through level sixty-four. However, I am afraid that there will be little progress in the short term. Therefore, I wish to leave the sect and go out to gain some experience. I hope that Master will grant my request."

Du Busi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean? Are there not enough disciples in the sect for you to test your skills on?"

"If Yuhao, look down on the strength of those disciples, then there are stewards in my Body Sect, and above the stewards are elders."

"Or else there are still two Super Douluo, Old Jin and your master, me. With your current cultivation and methods, you can be considered a strong person compared to ordinary people."

"But compared to those truly powerful forces with deep foundations, they are still far from being a match for us. How could I possibly let you go out and train alone like this?"

"Even those so-called prestigious and righteous schools, like Shrek Academy, have done their fair share of shady things in secret."

"Damn it, they've killed just as many Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, yet they've completely shifted the blame for the several Beast Tide tides onto our Body Sect."

"If these people discover your potential, I'm sure they'll definitely resort to bullying tactics against the weak!"

"Moreover, I have tested your methods before, and they are already considered outstanding among your peers."

"Even among the older generation of Titled Douluo, unless they are Super Douluo, they probably can't compare to you in terms of skill in using Soul Power. So why would they need any so-called training?"

"Tell me, what exactly are you going out for? Stop giving me this nonsense!" Du Busi's face hardened, and he looked much more serious. He even used the swear words that he rarely used in front of Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao smiled awkwardly and quickly said, "The main problem is that even if I told you, I'm afraid you wouldn't believe me, Master."

"Although this trip is not for training, I do have some reasons for wanting to leave the sect."

"Whether I believe it or not is my business. As for you, Yuhao, just say it." Du Busi waved his hand and said directly.

Then Huo Yuhao recited the prepared statement he had already prepared. "Previously, while hunting for my fourth Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, I encountered a Soul Beast of extraordinary abilities by chance, and then..."

Huo Yuhao then embellished his account of his encounter with the Emperor Auspicious Beast Three-Eyed Golden Lion and told Du Busi about 70-80% of it.

As for how he escaped and some key details, Huo Yuhao did not provide a detailed account.

Although Huo Yuhao's words contained many vague details, Du Busi did not delve into the details.

After all, he understood that everyone has their own secrets, and for a prodigy like Huo Yuhao, many of the opportunities he encountered were difficult to explain to outsiders.

Nevertheless, the message Huo Yuhao released at this moment was enough to surprise Du Busi: "Emperor Auspicious Beast. So that's how it is, no wonder."

Humans actually value and believe in auspicious omens more than the Soul Beast Clan.

After all, compared to the Soul Beast Clan, which suffers greatly from the wrath of heaven and earth, humans, though short-lived, are more likely to experience the fortune brought by so-called Auspicious Beast.

Among Soul Beast, only turtle-type Soul Beast respect creatures like the Golden Tortoise, while other Soul Beast treat them with indifference.

After all, although the Golden Tortoise itself possesses profound fortune, it cannot protect any area and is of little use to other Soul Beast.

However, among humans, encountering Auspicious Beast like the Golden Tortoise is already considered a stroke of incredible luck.

If, by chance, a human Soul Master can obtain their Soul Ring or Soul Bone, they will be blessed with good fortune, making their cultivation path smooth and unobstructed.

After all, compared to the long lifespan of Soul Beast, the lifespan of humans is short, but it is precisely because of this that the Power of Fortune can bloom and erupt brilliantly, like oil being poured over a raging fire.

This is why the concept of auspicious omens has become widespread in the human world, and even the Emperor Auspicious Beast only mentions imperial auspicious Body Sect in a few words in its sect records.

Because its appearance is so rare, and the chances of seeing it are extremely slim, the records at most mention that it is Soul Beast Emperor, with noble destiny, and so on.

"So, after that, Yuhao, you'll be able to sense and influence the mysterious force of fate?" Du Busi asked, somewhat skeptical.

After all, although the belief in auspicious omens is prevalent in the human world, the so-called fortune is truly ethereal and elusive, yet people cannot help but believe in it.

Huo Yuhao nodded in affirmation, and then reported several special time points, "At these time points, I discovered that the fortune of our Body Sect was greatly shaken."

"However, I also used some of the fortune I gained from my previous contact with the Auspicious Beast to stabilize the fortune of my Body Sect."

The appearance of these time points mentioned by Huo Yuhao indeed cleared up the doubts about the Du Busi, and made him believe what Huo Yuhao said.

The time points Huo Yuhao mentioned were the key moments when he led the Body Sect in planning the Mingde Hall.

That's why he was surprised, because some things he couldn't understand before suddenly became clear.

Moreover, apart from those who personally experienced these events, not only did Huo Yuhao remain within the sect and he himself never discussed these matters with him, but even the Great Elder Jin Peng only knew the general outline of the matter.

"This is incredible! Our Body Sect is really going to prosper this time! Hahaha, thanks to our ancestors, the heavens are smiling upon us!"

'Immeasurable talent, unparalleled cultivation aptitude, and immense Power of Fortune upon him,' Du Busi couldn't help but think.

'This is truly a blessing from heaven for my Body Sect! With such Young Sect Master, who can stop the rise of my Body Sect? Who dares to stand in our way!'

But then, with a hint of nervousness, Du Busi asked, "Yuhao, do you know where this so-called opportunity of intertwined destiny you mentioned is located?"

"Is there any danger involved? Would you require my assistance?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao pretended to be thinking and then said, "If Master is willing to go with us, that would be the best outcome. In that case, my chances of success will be greatly increased."

In fact, Huo Yuhao had already decided before coming here to report to Du Busi that it would be best to bring Du Busi along on this trip.

After all, the place he was going to next would be extremely beneficial to Du Busi, so Du Busi naturally had to do his part.

"But Master, what about the New World?"

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Du Busi frowned slightly, then relaxed and laughed, saying, "It's alright, it's alright, just leave everything to Old Jin, just leave it to Old Jin."

At this moment, Jin Peng had already finished coordinating a series of matters within the sect and had distributed the latest revised cultivation method to the disciples, but he had not yet had time to rest.

He is still working late into the night, writing letters in his study to contact and stabilize the emotions of his allies in the Body Sect alliance.

Because of the previous demand from Du Busi, Jin Peng united various forces and sects in the Heavenly Soul Empire that possessed the ability to research Soul Tool, forming an alliance.

Although the alliance had been formed, Du Busi, as the nominal leader of the alliance, kept postponing his meeting with everyone for various reasons, which aroused the dissatisfaction of many forces.

The looting of the Mingde Hall could only be known to the Heavenly Soul Imperial Family, so these grievances could only be dealt with by Jin Peng, who was in charge.

After all, if it were really Du Busi's temper, and he were to handle the situation, the entire alliance would probably have to scatter on the spot.

To be precise, it should be said that Du Busi was beaten to a pulp by one person, after all, Du Busi is not a good-tempered person.

At this moment, Jin Peng couldn't help but sneeze. However, as Super Douluo, he should have been immune to all diseases. But for some reason, Jin Peng felt a chill down his spine.

And indeed, just as Jin Peng had sensed, early the next morning, he received orders from the other elders that the handyman manager Du Busi, seemingly given before he left the day before.

Thinking of the huge pile of things he hadn't finished dealing with, and the Sect Master had already left, Jin Peng could only sigh helplessly and continue to immerse himself in his busy work.

Du Busi then led Huo Yuhao all the way to Sunset Forest, located in the Heavenly Soul Empire.

This place originally belonged to the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, but with the separation of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, this habitat of Soul Master was assigned to the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

However, times have changed, and the Sunset Forest is no longer as glorious as it was ten thousand years ago. As the sun sets, the afterglow of the sunset falls on this habitat of Soul Beast, making it seem quite lonely.

Nowadays, even ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast are hard to find in the Sunset Forest.

Sensing the forest that seemed on the verge of death, Du Busi frowned slightly. "Yuhao, are you sure you're not mistaken? This wretched place doesn't even have Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, how could it possibly have any fortuitous encounters?"

"Even if the place of opportunity you mentioned, Yuhao, is the Star Dou Great Forest, I might believe it more."

Huo Yuhao nodded firmly and said, "Disciple believes in his abilities, and I think this is the place."

"That's easy. Let's explore a bit deeper. Even if it doesn't matter, just consider it as accompanying you out to relax."

After saying this, Du Busi led Huo Yuhao and flew deeper into the Sunset Forest once again.