Today, the Divine Blacksmith Was Getting Struck by Lightning Too (Four Thousand)

When Huo Yuhao left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, somewhere on the Douluo Continent...

Tong Yu spoke respectfully in the darkness, "My lord, Huo Yuhao's growth rate is too fast. His cultivation is now close to that of Soul Emperor, and he has even gone to the Tang Sect's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. If I'm not mistaken, he will become a Level 1 Soul Emperor after this."

If we don't act quickly, it might be impossible to bring him into the Holy Church in the future.

"Oh? Where did you get this information from?"

"Lan Fozi, she's currently working at the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, under Huo Yuhao's command."

"I see"

The voice from the shadows became intrigued. "Star Luo Empire has already begun preparing an exchange program with the Federation. Within a year, they will send an exchange delegation to visit Douluo Continent, and also to probe its strength from an official perspective."

"If the Federation is truly interested, they will surely send someone to visit Star Luo Empire later. Since Lan Fozi is by Huo Yuhao 'Huo Yuhao side, let's have her get closer to him and try to persuade him to participate in the future. It's rare for her to bring back news for the Holy Church; this is a good opportunity to see her loyalty to the Holy Church."

"My lord, isn't this inappropriate?" Tong Yu frowned slightly. "If our arrangements with the Star Luo Empire are discovered—"

"It's alright. With him around, at least on the surface, Star Luo Empire is all smiles and peace, isn't it?"

Tong Yu's body trembled, his expression complex.

"Yes, I understand."

After leaving the Yin- Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Leng Yaozhu and the others declined the Tang Sect's offer of farewell and headed towards Heaven Dou City.

Along the way, Leng Yaozhu looked at Gu Yuena and smiled, "Na'er, what are your feelings and improvements after signing a contract with the Hundred Thousand Years Immortal Herb?"

Well, the Immortal Herb jelly didn't taste very good; as far as food is concerned, she would give it a bad review.

Gu Yuena thought to herself, but said aloud, "My Soul Power has increased by several levels; I'll be Soul King soon."

Leng Yaozhu nodded, waiting for Gu Yuena to continue, but Gu Yuena didn't react at all, which made her gradually frown.

Is that all the improvement you've got?

Even if Na'er is currently limited by her physical strength and Soul Power, preventing her from receiving Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring from her Soul Spirit, surely the effects of a Hundred Thousand Years -Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures shouldn't be this poor? It only increased her Soul Power?

"Na'er absorbed the Narcissus Jade Bone, which significantly improved her physical strength."

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao added, "Now we can ascend to higher spiritual levels again."

Of course, that's a lie. After consuming the Immortal Herb, Gu Yuena only increased her Soul Power slightly—which was expected.

She is First Rank God, and First Rank God with a powerful bloodline. If she wants to achieve a great improvement, she can only go to Dragon Valley, and only there can she gain enough power.

He is also working on the corresponding plans.

Dragon Valley offers many opportunities, including two Super Divine Tool. If Gu Yuena can obtain the most important items, it will greatly enhance her abilities.

Huo Yuhao frowned slightly as he watched Gu Yuena chatting and laughing with Leng Yaozhu.

When talking about Dragon Valley, the position of the Dragon God is unavoidable.

In Huo Yuhao's view, that Divine Position was a trap.

How many opportunities did the Little Dragon God obtain in his journey to Divine Position?

Leaving aside the fortuitous encounters before inheriting the Dragon God's position, upon inheriting Dragon God, he possessed the Super Divine Tool Heart of the Dragon God, the power of First Rank God's sacrifice, readily available nourishment for Half-step God King, the remains of the Dragon God, all the power of Dragon Valley, all the Dragon God Bloodline within the Super Divine Tool Ascending Dragon Pillar, all the power of the Crimson God King, the bloodlines of the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King, and the divine positions of the Ten Great God King.

It was through these opportunities related to bloodline, divine status, and energy level that the little Dragon God gradually rose to become the so-called Supreme God King —the Dragon God.

That's not the most troublesome part. The Dragon God Trial requires passing the "heart-refining" test. During that process, the examinee is in a semi-mad state, frantically craving power to fill themselves and filled with destructive desires.

In the original story, after the Great God Circle returned, the thirteen God King took turns attacking, and finally joined forces to prevent the Little Dragon God from destroying everything in his rampage.

What else could this be but a trap?

It is evident that, under normal circumstances, there is no possibility of successfully passing on the position of Dragon God. Just stopping a rampaging pseudo- Dragon God would require the assistance of a sufficiently powerful God King.

Gu Yuena knew some things, but she didn't know about the various trials that needed to be faced when the Dragon God's position was passed down.

I need to find an opportunity to talk to her.

While pondering, Huo Yuhao and the others arrived at the Heaven Dou Spirit Pagoda, whereupon Xiong Jun finally looked at them.

"It's getting late, let's rest at the Heaven Dou Branch for today. Tomorrow, I'll arrange a flight for you to Mingdu."

I'll go to Mingdu with you all to attend the upcoming Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony!

Xiong Jun's words interrupted Huo Yuhao's thoughts, causing him to look at the other person expressionlessly.

At this moment, Xiong Jun wore a somewhat eerie smile, subtly observing him, the meaning of which was self-evident.

He couldn't wait to see the scene of Ling Bing worshipping Ling Bing!

Let's get hyped!

Xiong Jun's words also drew the attention of the other two people who knew the truth.

Snow Empress wore a natural smile, while Gu Yuena also showed a strange expression, a half-smile.

Huo Yuhao:

What, do you all want to see me worshipping myself?

Have you forgotten that you also need to worship?

It's hard to say who benefits more!

Thinking this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone around him is like that; he can already imagine what will happen when the ceremony begins—they all want to see him make a fool of himself, right?

Upon hearing about the Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony, the five children were no longer bothered by not obtaining the Hundred Thousand Years Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and they began discussing the Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony as well.

To cultivate a three-ring technique for Hundred Thousand Years and gain the approval of Immortal Herb —who could possibly do that? Even a god couldn't accomplish it, right?

I don't want to think about it anymore.

"The Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony is a ceremony held by headquarters to commemorate Spirit Ice Douluo, right? What exactly does it involve?"

Xu Xiaoyan curiously, "Should we make some preparations?"

"The Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony is a ritual established by the Spirit Pagoda to commemorate Spirit Ice Douluo, primarily a review of his life and a celebration of his achievements. The ceremony includes a worship ceremony, a Soul Master Exhibition Match, and Soul Spirit Contract activities. Many Spirit Pagoda will also arrive at the Spirit Pagoda to participate in the ceremony."

Xiong Jun explained with a smile, "However, you young juniors who have only been at headquarters for less than a year are mainly tasked with paying homage to Spirit Ice Douluo. You certainly won't be involved in the rituals, so relax and just treat it as a festival."

Huo Yuhao: "-"

hehe.

He just smiled and didn't say anything.

Seeing Xu Xiaoyan's interest, Xie Xie suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I've heard that during each Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony, people claim to have seen the spirit of the Spirit Ice Douluo manifest inside the Spirit Pagoda!"

"Ah?!" Xu Xiaoyan grabbed Gu Yuena's arm in fright. "R-really?"

Xiong Jun laughed heartily, "Well..." He gave Huo Yuhao, who stood expressionless beside him, a meaningful look, "Perhaps a heroic spirit really will appear this year?"

Huo Yuhao: "-"

Will you ever recover? Be careful, you might suffer retribution!

As Xiong Jun was making sarcastic remarks about Huo Yuhao, a thunderous roar echoed in the distance.

Around the Blacksmith Association, from any angle, one could see a dazzling, multicolored halo suddenly appearing at the top of the building. This four-colored halo radiated outwards, shining continuously for Jiujiu without dissipating.

"What is that? A four-colored Tribulation Lightning?"

Xie Xie looked up at the sky in shock, "What kind of powerful being is undergoing tribulation?"

"Four Element Lightning Tribulation-- "

Having gained considerable understanding of the path of Blacksmith under Xiong Jun's tutelage, Tang Wulin's face lit up with excitement. "Xie Xie, you came to Heaven Dou City at an inopportune time, during the Divine Craftsman's rest period, and you've never seen anything like this before. This is Divine Craftsman conducting Heavenly Forging!"

Heavenly Forging is the realm that every Blacksmith yearns for, and it is also his goal.

On the other side, upon seeing the Four Element Lightning Tribulation, Xiong Jun's smile froze, and Huo Yuhao looked at him with a strange expression.

Based on the various intelligence Huo Yuhao has obtained over the years, Soul Beast cannot Heavenly Forging.

That's not just a matter of ability, but an extension of the problem that "Soul Beast cannot become gods".

It's best to become Divine Craftsman before becoming a god.

The Tribulation Lightning that comes after becoming a god is different from the Tribulation Lightning that comes before becoming a god. The former is a true divine tribulation, which targets the god himself, and is fundamentally different from the Tribulation Lightning that targets metal.

If one cannot master how to attract Tribulation Lightning targeting metals before becoming a god, it will undoubtedly be very difficult to find that feeling in various divine tribulations after becoming a god. (In the original setting, if God Rank powerhouse learns forging, he cannot even do simple Thousand Forging - I can't understand how to explain this strange situation, it feels like forging is being overhyped. So this book changed the setting, only Heavenly Forging is the biggest hurdle due to the difference in Tribulation Lightning.)

Clearly, the Ferocious Beast are now facing similar problems.

Because of the rule that "Soul Beast cannot become gods," the Tribulation Lightning they attract will eventually strike them, transforming them into the Heavenly Tribulation of Ferocious Beast.

"Ling Bing, don't laugh at me for this damn heavenly Heavenly Tribulation." Xiong Jun transmitted his voice, and finally couldn't help but curse, "Luckily, I'm Soul Beast that has passed the 500,000-level bottleneck. If I were at a time when I wasn't confident of survival, that Heavenly Tribulation could have killed me."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's expression turned serious, and he stopped teasing the other person, instead analyzing the meaning behind the words.

From this perspective, Soul Beast face the same treatment as gods. The Dragon God also wields the power of Tribulation Lightning. His initial rule that Soul Beast Soul Beast could not become gods likely treated them as a different kind of god, and he even added age and cultivation restrictions. Therefore, after a certain age, Soul Beast would face Heavenly Tribulation.

However, Tribulation Lightning have a characteristic of becoming stronger when facing stronger opponents and weaker when facing weaker ones. Therefore, Soul Beast with abundant resources can overcome Heavenly Tribulation time and time again, becoming Ferocious Beast. But accumulation always has its limits, and there will always be bottlenecks that cannot be broken through. When the accumulation is insufficient to cope with the Heavenly Tribulation, that is when the Soul Beast dies.

Among these, the Godhood Tribulation should be of paramount importance.

The rule left by the Dragon God that "Soul Beast cannot become gods" should be very simple, which is why some loopholes have emerged.

So, within these simple rules, how can we ensure that the Soul Beast will perish during the Godhood Tribulation? Or, to put it another way, how can we enhance the power of the Tribulation Lightning during the Godhood Tribulation, making it absolutely impossible for the Soul Beast to overcome it?

Huo Yuhao had a few simple guesses.

It is known that there are only two situations in which Godhood Tribulation can be brought down: Heaven and Earth, or the universe.

No matter how powerful the Dragon God, he cannot influence the Cosmic Laws, otherwise he would not have died. Moreover, there are beasts that can become gods in places outside the planes under the jurisdiction of the Divine Realm. It can be seen that the influence of "Soul Beast cannot become gods" only exists in the planes under the jurisdiction of the original Dragon God Realm.

Since it is heaven and earth, or a plane, the Dragon God's choices are limited to a few.

First, the underlying rule that "Soul Beast cannot become gods" was simply added to the Laws governing the operation of various planes.

Second, by imbuing the Soul Beast with a "curse" rooted in their bloodline or soul through some kind of Laws, the plane gives the Soul Beast some "preferential treatment" and adds some ingredients when they become gods.

Or, both?

Besides these, there are other possibilities. But when Huo Yuhao thought of the "curse," he thought of Di Tian's tribulation.

There is only one example of Soul Beast undergoing the Godhood Tribulation: Di Tian. And the tribulation he underwent was the tribulation of Outer Body Incarnation Tribulation, a tribulation of obsession and inner demons. He had to overcome the obsession of wanting to become a god for Hundred Thousand Years in order to become a god. This was simply cutting off Di Tian's hope of becoming a god from the root. It was too targeted.

Is it an obsession formed over Hundred Thousand Years? Or is it the obsession with becoming a god? How can Di Tian possibly win?

Should we make him give up becoming a god?

Let alone Di Tian, all the Soul Beast that have reached the threshold of becoming gods have undergone a long period of cultivation, with Hundred Thousand Years or even nearly a million years of obsession. Is there really any Soul Beast that can overcome such a tribulation?

If every Soul Beast's Godhood Tribulation were so specifically targeted, it would probably be something akin to a curse.

Looking at Xiong Jun's rather unpleasant expression, Huo Yuhao thought to himself.

After a short while, seeing the distant Tribulation Lightning gradually dissipate, everyone turned their attention away and, while chatting about "Heavenly Forging" and "Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony," entered the Heaven Dou Spirit Pagoda.

Upon arriving at his territory, Xiong Jun naturally treated everyone well. However, what left Huo Yuhao speechless was that during the banquet, this guy deliberately tried to get close to him, his intention to hear him call him "senior" and "Tower Master" was too obvious.

He recovered his mood really quickly, or perhaps he used his amusement to cheer himself up?

After the banquet ended, only Snow Empress, Gu Yuena, Huo Yuhao, Xiong Jun remained in the living room.

Huo Yuhao dropped his pretense, looked at Xiong Jun, and said Youyou, "You've been quite the character today. What, are you really that happy to see Spirit Ice Douluo participate in the Spirit Ice Grand Ceremony?"

"Of course I'm happy, it's so much fun!"

Xiong Jun snorted, "Besides, you're just a Soul Emperor now, I'm not afraid of you."

Despite saying that, seeing Gu Yuena's gaze, Xiong Jun coughed lightly and became a little more composed. "Alright, let's get down to business. What do you plan to do with the Immortal Herb you obtained?"

Ah, Master, your elbows are bent outwards, it's really a headache.

"This place isn't far from the Star Dou Great Forest, you can handle it."

Huo Yuhao looked into the distance, "There's nowhere to put them in Mingdu."

Xiong Jun nodded. "Don't worry, leave it to me."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao was about to tell the other party not to let his clansmen handle the matter when a series of "beep beep" sounds from his Soul Tool Communicator suddenly rang out, causing him to raise an eyebrow and take out the Soul Tool Communicator to check it.

It's Lan Fozi.

Have you made up your mind?