A Comparison of the Two
Power is not about how much you possess, but how you possess it.
Tang San's power, forged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, is grounded in solid foundations and possesses an unwavering will. Once unleashed, it can even forcefully shatter Godhood.
Huo Yuhao's strength, built up by external forces, may seem impressive, but its foundation is actually weak.
The power of the Soul Spirit ultimately belongs to someone else; it wasn't something he cultivated little by little himself. When faced with a truly desperate situation, it may not be reliable.
As for the so-called "exciting" and "exhilarating" aspects?
Gu Yuena shook her head slightly, a very faint smile curving her lips.
That's just how humans are; they always like to find resonance in the suffering of others and solace in the resistance of others.
But she had seen too much. No matter how much passion or resentment one had, it was all utterly insignificant in the face of an absolute disparity in power.
Tang San was able to fight his way out because he had the resources, the mental fortitude, and the resilience. Anyone else would have died hundreds of times over in the same desperate situation.
but...
Her gaze fell on the three words "Huo Yuhao" and paused.
This young man wasn't entirely without merit.
The fact that he could make Ice Empress and the Snow Empress willingly become his Soul Spirit, and that he could push the Soul Spirit System to this level, demonstrates that he has extraordinary abilities.
However, this path has been too smooth; without experiencing real trials and tribulations, it ultimately lacks the necessary maturity.
He'll only truly grow when a cataclysmic disaster strikes, shattering all his advantages and forcing him to rely solely on himself.
Gu Yuena's expression returned to its usual aloofness.
For some reason, I felt a faint sense of anticipation.
She wanted to see if this young man, whose life had been built up by countless opportunities, could, when faced with a truly desperate situation, be able to carve out a path for himself, just like Tang San did, relying on his own strength.
Tang Ya paused slightly in her hand holding the teacup, a few drops of warm tea splashing out and landing on the back of her hand without her noticing.
She grew up in the Tang Sect, listening to the stories of Tang San.
In her heart, Tang San was always a legend.
With exceptional talent and a strong sense of loyalty, he single-handedly rebuilt the Tang Sect, becoming the guiding principle for all Tang Sect disciples.
She actually knew everything that was written in the diary, and even knew it more clearly than the diary itself.
The hardships our ancestors endured are all recorded in the Tang Sect's ancient texts.
Hunted by the Spirit Hall, his sect destroyed, and his father retired, he, a mere teenager, carried Xiao Wu and the dream of rebuilding the Tang Sect, enduring countless hardships and narrowly escaping death. His Titled Douluo was truly earned with his life.
Every time she saw the battles recorded in the ancient books, she couldn't help but clench her fists, feeling both heartache and pride.
Those were the ancestors of the Tang Sect, legendary figures who fought their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood with their exceptional skills.
But Huo Yuhao...
Tang Ya sighed softly. She knew Huo Yuhao, knew he was a good kid, and knew he had done a lot for the Tang Sect.
The future success of the Tang Sect is inseparable from his efforts. He is indeed very hardworking and diligent in his cultivation. It has not been easy for him to come to where he is today, having gone from being an orphan.
But she couldn't refute what was written in the diary.
Huo Yuhao's path has indeed been too smooth.
He encountered Million-Year Soul Beast as soon as he entered Shrek, followed by the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress. One after another, these top-tier beings became his Soul Spirit.
With Mu En personally guiding them, with partners like Bei Bei Xu Sanshi by their side, and with the full support of the Tang Sect and Clear Sky Sect, they were fortunate to have the opportunity to achieve great success.
He had encountered danger, but each time he managed to escape unscathed and had never truly reached a dead end.
Unlike our ancestors, who had nothing but their own two hands, their skills, and a few loyal companions.
Behind him stood the Spirit Hall's vast army, and beneath his feet lay an abyss; one step back meant certain death.
Tang Ya Simulation the scene in her mind when Huo Yuhao broke through to the Titled Douluo in the future, when everyone surrounded him to congratulate him, and he himself was very happy.
But the joy was more of a sense of relief that "I've finally arrived" than the ecstatic joy of "I did it."
It seems that every breakthrough Huo Yuhao makes is like a pre-planned, step-by-step, and natural process, lacking the exhilarating feeling of giving it your all.
And Soul Skill...
Tang Ya thought about it carefully. She knew her ancestors' Soul Skill by heart. She could talk for a long time about the effects, origins, and corresponding classic battles of each skill, including those of Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer.
But Huo Yuhao's Soul Skill... aside from Spiritual Detection Sharing and Soul Shock, she really couldn't think of many others.
Every time I watch him fight, it's always the Snow Empress Ice Empress who unleash their skills. They're flashy, but I always feel like something's missing.
It lacks a certain humanity, it lacks its own unique character.
Tang Ya placed the teacup on the table, gazing out the window with a complex expression.
She didn't know how to evaluate the situation.
Does that mean Huo Yuhao isn't hardworking enough? No, he works harder than anyone else.
Is it that he's not strong? Not at all. His current strength is top-tier across the entire continent.
But something's missing.
They lacked the sharpness to fight their way out of a desperate situation, and the tenacity to win even at the cost of their lives.
Perhaps, this is simply a matter of times changing.
Our ancestors lived in a chaotic era that forced people to grow up quickly.
In this day and age, life is much more peaceful. Talented people have better conditions and smoother paths, and they no longer have to risk their lives.
But for some reason, she still preferred the figure wielding the Clear Sky Hammer, carving a bloody path through thousands of troops.
That was the true Titled Douluo in her heart.
The Far North.
Ice Empress's icy blue eyes held a mixture of disdain and approval.
Of course, what you achieve through your own hard work is different.
What has enabled the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion to dominate the Far North for hundreds of thousands of years?
It wasn't born with the Ultimate Ice, nor was it the result of 400,000 years of cultivation; it was a reputation earned through countless battles.
In the Far North, the strong prey on the weak, and life-or-death battles rage daily. How did she rise to the position of Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North? Didn't she climb up step by step, over the corpses of her opponents?
Strength given by others can never be as solid as strength earned through one's own efforts.
Although she looked down on the petty nature of humans, she had to admit that Tang San's title Titled Douluo was indeed far superior to Huo Yuhao's.
He was chased and beaten for more than a decade, died several times, and lost the most important person in his life, yet he still gritted his teeth, got back up, and defeated his enemies. This kind of resilience is truly rare.
As for Huo Yuhao?
Ice Empress snorted. After seeing all of Huo Yuhao's future cheat codes in the diary, even she felt a bit absurd and a bit envious.
Huo Yuhao's path has indeed been too smooth.
Is Huo Yuhao hardworking? He's alright.
He's hardworking and has a strong will; he's not the kind of hopeless case.
But the hardships he endured were nothing compared to true despair.
To put it bluntly, he had never truly faced a situation where he was "certain to die".