Meeting Qiangu (Combined Chapter)

"The Way of Soul Infusion into Weapon Forging."

Huo Yuhao recalled the descriptions he had heard and what he had just witnessed, and felt a sense of emotion.

It is indeed a powerful and unique inheritance. With this method of Refining Artifact into Soul, one can change Martial Soul later in life, and even improve the quality of Martial Soul.

Huo Yuhao had just noticed that as Ji Wufeng meditated and comprehended, his Gray Longsword was becoming even sharper.

The name "Wufeng" has another meaning: his sword was not sharpened at first. He gradually sharpened the sword by comprehending and improving his Sword Intent in battle and using his own Sword Intent and Soul Power.

This is an evolutionary process. The opponent's sword is not considered top-tier among Sword Martial Soul; it is still in the polishing stage. However, in Ji Wufeng's hands, it is steadily progressing.

Perhaps there were better options; he could have fused with an even more perfect sword. However, it was clear that in the Ji Clan's eyes, the right path was to hone one's own sword to its peak. After all, only a sword that truly belongs to oneself is a true sword, and after all, a sword is a sword cultivator's "wife"...

However, their focused spirit and will on the sword, along with their personality, were already predictable; such people are like a leech... Fortunately, he had a way to deal with them, and they wouldn't bother him for the time being until he had digested the insights from this battle.

While Huo Yuhao was pondering, he had already stepped into the Spirit Pagoda, with Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu following closely behind, instantly attracting the attention of the lobby on the first floor.

The staff member, recovering from their shock, looked at Huo Yuhao and his companions as they approached and handed them various pre-prepared items. "Please keep this safe. This is your identification and access card for use at headquarters. You can collect the Hundred Thousand Years -level reward after passing the Red Level Assessment using this access card."

Huo Yuhao put the items away, but instead of leaving immediately, he said, "Arrange a training ground for me."

"OK."

The staff member responded and quickly began making arrangements.

While Huo Yuhao waited, he heard faint discussions coming from all around him.

"To be able to obtain the title of Spirit Transmission, one is indeed a talent rarely seen throughout the ages."

"Even the Sword Maniac has lost; I'm afraid only those Candidate Spirit Envoy can reliably outclass him."

"Those two beside him, are they the Elemental Envoy Gu Yuena and the Elegant Tyrant... no, the Golden Princess, Miss Rachel?"

Did we just mention "Elegant Tyrant"? What kind of nickname is that?

Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Ruiqiu.

She had reverted to her spoiled young lady demeanor from their first meeting, a gentle smile playing on her lips as she greeted acquaintances around her. Clearly, this was the kind of person she maintained in front of those like Gu Yuena, who didn't know her true nature.

Furthermore, the Martial Soul she used to conceal her identity was the Golden Dragon... It seems I understand the origin of the "Elegant Tyrant".

Seemingly noticing Huo Yuhao's gaze, Gu Ruiqiu's lips curled slightly, a mischievous glint flashing in her eyes, and she transmitted her voice:

"A senior figure like yourself, yet you show no mercy in bullying juniors. Aren't you afraid that when they find out who you are, they'll laugh at you for bullying the weak?"

Huo Yuhao remained calm, his gaze not even shifting slightly, and simply replied, "Unnecessary emotions will only cloud your judgment. Instead of dwelling on these things, you should think about how to improve yourself."

He paused, then added, "Besides, when it comes to 'bullying the weak,' none of us three should laugh at the other."

Gu Ruiqiu scoffed, "Heh, quite good at making excuses for yourself... But it's not wrong, looking at these humans does give me a feeling of looking at a junior, which is better than the lack of joy I feel towards them."

Over the course of Ten Thousand Years, although her human form only came into being after the Master awoke, as Peace Ambassador in the past, she had many opportunities to interact with members of the Spirit Pagoda and humans. Her experiences and knowledge are beyond what ordinary people can possess.

She might have met the ancestors of these Spirit Pagoda members, but now these people are all juniors far below her in seniority.

Gu Ruiqiu could even say: I watched your ancestors grow up!

However, despite the various unpleasant aspects, she still enjoys playing her current role.

"Sister Na'er, wasn't Huo Yuhao amazing just now?"

Gu Ruiqiu smiled and looked at Gu Yuena, then patted her hair.

After all, in public, she is the Master's sister!

Gu Yuena: "..."

It's hardened, its fists are hardened!

At this moment, the staff member said:

"It's all arranged; it's on the tenth floor."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu, "Are you planning to see Tower Master Leng, or..."

Gu Yuena's expression was aloof. "I'll go with you first."

She's had this expression for a long time; ever since she came out with Gu Ruiqiu, she's looked like this...

Looking at her, Huo Yuhao suddenly thought of a question: Was Gu Yuena's usual aloof expression a habit that Gu Ruiqiu had instilled in her?

"Let's go see you crush the younger generation."

Gu Ruiqiu replied with a smile, then her expression turned serious, "Remember to be ruthless. As long as you suppress these juniors who want to challenge you as quickly as possible, there won't be so much trouble later. This is advice from an experienced senior."

"I never intended to hold back, otherwise I wouldn't have deliberately waited ten days to let the information spread."

Huo Yuhao turned and left.

News of Huo Yuhao's arrival spread throughout the entire Spirit Pagoda in a very short time, attracting the attention of many who were interested in him.

Although Huo Yuhao's absence these past few days has dampened everyone's "enthusiasm" considerably, it has also led to more people receiving news about him.

Perhaps, this is his true purpose?

After learning that Huo Yuhao had entered the Spirit Pagoda, he immediately went to the training ground. Some people who guessed his intentions also came here after thinking about it.

For their families to accept the other side, they must at least be convinced of its worth first.

Let them see just how powerful the first person in history to be given the title of "Spirit Transmission" at a young age truly is.

In the end, the Xuan Clan, the Qian Gu Clan, the Cold Family... many juniors under the age of eighteen gathered at the training ground, looking at Huo Yuhao not far away.

Huo Yuhao also looked at the ten people in front of him.

"They're all here? Then let's attack together!"

Let him see for himself what kind of quality the younger generation of the Spirit Pagoda are now.

"Arrogant!"

Seeing that Huo Yuhao didn't take them seriously, the assembled prodigies frowned. They were all elite descendants of various families at the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters; perhaps they wouldn't be a match for him one-on-one, but there were dozens of them present. How could Huo Yuhao possibly fight them?

Huo Yuhao didn't say anything more. Now that these people had stepped into the training ground, they must have been prepared for the consequences.

Black, black, black, black, black—five deep Soul Ring slowly rose, and the air in the entire training ground instantly froze.

A glint of light flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes, and his First Soul Ring suddenly lit up.

Simulation - The Dragon King Coercion!

In an instant, a terrifying pressure from the ancient primordial era swept across the entire area. Everyone present felt their breath catch in their throats, as if an Formless giant hand was gripping their throats. It was a tremor originating from the depths of their bloodline, the instinctive fear of lower creatures facing an apex predator. Those with the Dragon Clan Martial Soul were directly crushed, and even those with Beast Spirit felt the pressure increase exponentially.

Even with Tool Spirit, because Qian Gu Juechen's Coiling Dragon Staff contained a dragon spirit, it still felt a strong pressure.

Under these circumstances, some people subconsciously thought, "We heard that Ji Wufeng only exchanged blows with Huo Yuhao and wasn't beaten up. Shouldn't we go and block the door?"

Now... it seems like things might get even worse?

Huo Yuhao's figure suddenly became blurry in the next moment.

"Oh no! Scatter!"

The Soul King of the Qiangu Family, Qian Gu Juechen, was the first to react and revealed his Soul Ring, but it was too late.

Huo Yuhao's figure appeared in the center of the crowd like Gui Mei. Taking advantage of the brief stiffness caused by the pressure, his movements were incredibly fast. His right hand formed a claw, and with a sharp gust of wind, he went straight for the nearest person.

Bang!

The Soul Emperor, caught off guard, was sent flying backward instantly.

At the same time, the Spiritual Interference Domain silently spread, and Huo Yuhao's Divine Power at the Spirit Abyss Realm level transformed the entire training ground into his absolute domain.

Everyone felt the world before them suddenly distort, and an Formless mental pressure swept over them like a tidal wave, slowing down their thinking.

Qian Gu Juechen's eyes narrowed, and his fifth Soul Ring, one of the three purple and two black rings, suddenly lit up. The Coiling Dragon Staff in his hand suddenly emitted a dazzling white light, and his will to Heaven Dou was rising.

"Coiling Dragon Supports the Heavens!"

Faced with this attack, Huo Yuhao simply raised his right hand. Strange spatial ripples appeared at his fingertips, and just as the staff was about to strike—

A bizarre scene unfolded: the unstoppable giant Coiling Dragon staff actually "passed" through Huo Yuhao's body, as if it had hit thin air. Qian Gu Juechen staggered, his pupils contracting.

Afterimages created by Divine Power?

Space Soul Skill? When will it be available?

Before he could recover from his shock, Huo Yuhao had already silently appeared behind him. Huo Yuhao casually threw a punch, but the light movement contained astonishing power.

Qian Gu Juechen felt an irresistible force strike him, as if struck by lightning. He instantly lost his balance and fell heavily to the ground. With a loud crash, a deep crater was smashed into the ground, dust flew up, and cracks spread outwards like a spider web, silently proclaiming the power of the blow.

Facing Huo Yuhao, the people on the field were unable to unleash their abilities. The strange Spiritual Domain and peculiar pressure restricted their performance, and the two sides were simply not on the same level.

Huo Yuhao like a tiger among sheep, each strike precisely hitting his opponent's weak points. His movements were fluid and graceful, as if he were performing a meticulously choreographed show.

Some people considered using the Battle Armor, but after thinking it over, they gave up with a wry smile.

Given that Huo Yuhao was invited by the Ming De Hall and both of his Side Profession reached level six, the possibility of him not having Battle Armor is extremely low. Using Battle Armor might actually make his defeat even more humiliating.

"Could he really be on par with Candidate Spirit Envoy?"

A young girl thought this as she was Soul Shock the shockwave.

What kind of monster is this?

The battle ended quickly, and the oppressive aura emanating from Huo Yuhao only slowly dissipated when the last opponent fell. He stood amidst the scattered soul masters, his breathing perfectly steady.

Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu looked at the genius lying on the ground. The Coiling Dragon Staff of the Qiangu Family, the Phoenix Martial Soul of the Cold Family... were as vulnerable as child's play in front of him.

However, they were already mentally prepared and knew Huo Yuhao's strength, so they weren't surprised.

However, when Qian Gu Dong Feng received the news a moment later, he frowned slightly.

Based on the information he had gathered, Huo Yuhao was a rather aloof person and wouldn't do something so forceful. But now, the other party was acting out of character, using the most direct method to establish his authority at headquarters.

After this ordeal, those Soul King and Soul Emperor dared not challenge him again... except for those freaks from the Ji Clan.

From any perspective, no prodigy of his age can rival him now.

"So assertive, does the Extreme North Lineage really intend to unify the entire Spirit Pagoda?"

Thinking of this, Qian Gu Dong Feng summoned one of his subordinates.

"Summon Huo Yuhao here."

Regardless, as Huo Yuhao's successor as the next Tower Master, he and the other party would inevitably have to meet.

When the messenger of the Qian Gu Dong Feng arrived, Huo Yuhao was a guest in the Deputy Pagoda Master's room on the hundredth floor of the Spirit Pagoda, watching Leng Yaozhu showing concern for Gu Yuena and chatting with Gu Ruiqiu.

Within the current Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, there are those who harbor resentment towards him, and those who wish to curry favor with him.

However, Huo Yuhao did not intend to pay attention to either of them, so while waiting for a certain "summons", he simply went to Leng Yaozhu's place to seek some peace and quiet.

He has no time to waste on power struggles, nor does he need to. He only needs to make himself someone that all parties have to take seriously, using his irreplaceable value, strength, and status to make power willingly attach itself to him.

Suddenly, a series of rhythmic knocks came from outside the door.

"Come in." Leng Yaozhu's gentle voice stopped abruptly, returning to its normal tone.

The door opened, and a staff member dressed in the Spirit Pagoda uniform bowed respectfully. "Deputy Pagoda Master, the Tower Master has sent me to invite Lord Huo Yuhao to the Tower Master's office for a chat."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle. A glint of something unreadable flashed in Leng Yaozhu's eyes, then she said gently, "Since it's the Tower Master who summoned you, Yuhao, you should go quickly."

Huo Yuhao calmly got up and followed the staff out of the room.

Seeing this, Leng Yaozhu looked at Gu Yuena and said gently, "Na'er, have you thought it through?"

"Yes, I will help Yuhao reach the top." Gu Yuena smiled slightly. "Thank you for your help, teacher."

Leng Yaozhu patted her head, and seeing that she wasn't as resistant as before, she smiled with satisfaction, "You're my only disciple, who else would I help if not you?"

The room was not brightly lit. Qian Gu Dong Feng stood with his back to the door in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his figure as upright as a pine tree. Hearing the door open, he slowly turned around, a perfectly timed smile on his face.

"Yuhao, you've arrived." Qian Gu Dong Feng's voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

Huo Yuhao bowed. "The Tower Master summons me. What are your instructions?"

"It's not about giving instructions, I just want to see the most outstanding junior in the Spirit Pagoda today."

Qian Gu Dong Feng gestured for him to sit down, then walked to the large desk behind him.

"I also followed both battles today," Qian Gu Dong Feng Dongfeng said bluntly, his face full of admiration. "Especially the one against Ji Wufeng. To have mastered a higher level of artistic conception at such a young age was truly amazing."

"However, you seem unwilling to engage with those powerful families. But this is a necessary process for you. Without their support, your future will be very difficult."

Huo Yuhao looked at Qian Gu Dong Feng and said calmly, "Tower Master is joking. In the end, this world is... where the strong are respected!"

Qian Gu Dong Feng paused, then Huo Yuhao continued:

"Regarding my status Candidate Spirit Envoy, both my master and the Tower Master will nominate me..."

(End of this chapter)