"Anyway, you'll find out eventually. You've already broken through to the planetary level and reached the pinnacle of Earth in just over two months. By the time the Golden-Horned Beast starts wreaking havoc, you should be able to reach the stellar level. Then you won't be afraid of him-he'll be afraid of you. So? How does it feel?"
Huo Yuhao suddenly threw out the question.
"Like I'm dreaming!"
Luo Feng answered honestly. These past few months really had felt like a dream.
"Once you catch the Golden-Horned Beast, remember to send me some of his blood," Huo Yuhao added.
The Golden-Horned Beast possessed one of the finest bloodlines among the space beasts. Of course he wanted some blood to study, provided he had enough withdrawal points.
"No problem. You'd better save up more withdrawal points, though. Your buddy's made it big now, but I still can't carry you along! Hahaha!"
Luo Feng looked thoroughly pleased with himself. Earth's current crisis was all but resolved; he only needed to keep developing steadily according to the plot.
Huo Yuhao's expression immediately turned sheepish. What Luo Feng had said was indeed true.
Luo Feng earned withdrawal points by hunting monsters, whereas he had yet to try. Whether killing people or hunting soul beasts, his lack of strength had kept him from getting started. But things were different now. He finally had what he needed to rise.
Still, Huo Yuhao couldn't stand seeing Luo Feng act so smug, so he promptly poured cold water over his excitement.
"Luo Feng, the Golden-Horned Beast is only a minor disaster in Earth's early days. Later, a universe-level force called Nolan Shan will set its sights on your planet. Once they get onto Earth, you won't have any ability to resist. Everyone will be reduced to slavery."
Sure enough, smiles only changed owners; they never disappeared. Luo Feng's expression instantly grew grave. He trusted Huo Yuhao's words completely, but he knew nothing about the universe and could only hurry to ask.
"What should I do?"
"Find Babata and make contact with the universe. Show off your talent in the Virtual Universe. When the time comes, countless cosmic giants will scramble to snatch up a peerless genius like you. A little family like Nolan Shan is something they can wipe out with a flick of their hands."
Huo Yuhao offered his advice.
Luo Feng sank into thought. At first, he had felt Huo Yuhao was exaggerating when he emphasized how powerful those skills were, but he no longer thought so. Now, he only wanted to find Babata as soon as possible and truly learn everything about this universe.
"Huo Yuhao, thanks."
Luo Feng thanked Huo Yuhao with genuine sincerity.
"It's too early to thank me. Next, I'm going to tell you about some opportunities in the universe. Remember them carefully." Huo Yuhao's tone suddenly grew serious.
He had a feeling that he and Luo Feng would only drift farther apart from now on. They probably wouldn't even have many chances left to chat.
Luo Feng would enter the universe ahead of schedule. Comprehending domains and cosmic laws would then consume vast amounts of time, and their lifespans would routinely be measured in eras.
Luo Feng seemed to sense something. Huo Yuhao explained everything in great detail, and Luo Feng listened just as intently.
In truth, Huo Yuhao was no longer interested in Luo Feng's experiences after he entered the universe arc. The universe of Swallowed Star was simply too vast, and the same was true of its power scale.
The combat strength of the very first cultivation stage in Swallowed Star already surpassed the pinnacle of his own world. Even if he exhausted everything on the Douluo Continent, he probably still couldn't withdraw the treasures of the Swallowed Star universe. So no matter how much Luo Feng sent him later, it would be useless. That was the tragedy of belonging to a low-level world.
Although Luo Feng was straightforward by nature and would remain so, the sediment of time and the slaughter of the battlefield would temper his heart into that of a true powerhouse.
Once he ruled a star region, or even an entire universe, the two of them would no longer exist on the same level. Naturally, they would have nothing to talk about anymore. Better to say goodbye early and part on good terms.
In any case, Huo Yuhao and Luo Feng had always used the trading space as storage. After all, anything gifted would remain in the trading space until it was withdrawn, and its original owner could retrieve it at any time.
Since everything he had gained came from Huo Yuhao's predictions, Luo Feng had put practically everything into the trading space as a show of sincerity, aside from very personal belongings.
So whenever Huo Yuhao wanted something, he could simply withdraw it. The trading system might call it trading, but it was really a system shop in disguise.
The first world had ended in just a few short months, leaving Huo Yuhao rather wistful. His Spirit Eyes, which had undergone a gold-level second awakening, had undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of body martial souls. Ever since his golden Spirit Eyes returned, they had constantly been remolding his body and widening his meridians. This was the feedback a top-tier martial soul provided to the body, and it certainly fit this world's rules.
His cultivation speed was now on par with that of a top genius. He could proudly say that everything he had gained so far alone far exceeded the sum of all the benefits the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm would have brought him. Choosing to reject Tian Meng at the start had been no loss at all.
Moreover, his Spirit Eyes martial soul had gained the power to devour, allowing it to directly absorb the faint cosmic energy in the air. It was completely automatic, too, absorbing energy on its own every moment of every day.
That came as a surprise, since it directly saved him the time needed to refine genetic origin energy. After all, the genetic origin energy refined through cultivation methods was low in both quantity and purity, nowhere near as fast as absorption through his eyes. Now he could grow stronger just by lying down-why wouldn't he?
The Dark-Gold Orb had been the starting point of everything for Luo Feng, his very first cheat. It was responsible for the several times Luo Feng had fallen unconscious.
It should have helped him achieve a breakthrough in his psychic power when Li Yao was hunting him down. But Luo Feng had no such worry now, so the Dark-Gold Orb naturally remained intact.
And through a fortunate coincidence, it had even entered Huo Yuhao's body, becoming something akin to a martial soul.
Douluo Continent, you really live up to your reputation. Anything that comes here gets hit with an epic nerf by your rules.
That was right. Huo Yuhao could summon this Dark-Gold Orb from his spiritual sea of consciousness. For now, he would call it the Divine Sense Orb. At this point, the Divine Sense Orb had become his second martial soul.
After summoning his second martial soul, he could use psychic power. He had not attached any soul rings yet, so his psychic power was limited. The throwing knives he could control had a maximum attack force of only one thousand kilograms. Compared to Luo Feng's five hundred thousand kilograms with a single throwing knife, his strength was truly pathetic.
After digesting and absorbing everything he had gained, Huo Yuhao underwent earth-shaking changes in just a single day. That evening, he briefly took stock of his strength.
Martial soul: Spirit Eyes, gold-level second awakening, possessed the ability to devour. Soul power: above rank twenty.
Martial soul: Divine Sense Orb, no soul rings attached. Extremely weak at its current stage, but with limitless potential.
Physique: with the nourishment of the Millennium Willowwood Heart and the enhancement from the feedback of his returning Spirit Eyes, Huo Yuhao's physical strength had advanced to the intermediate warlord level. His punching force exceeded sixteen thousand kilograms, and his speed had reached one hundred and thirty meters per second.
Half a year ago, he had still been a soul, and Huo Yuhao had been nothing more than an illegitimate child confined to a courtyard. Thus, he had no idea what the powerhouses of the Douluo Continent were really made of, but he could feel that he ought to be quite strong.
After taking stock, Huo Yuhao swept his gaze around his room, his heart filled with countless emotions. He had never expected that, barely two months after arriving in Luoyun Village, he would already be saying goodbye.
Yes, he was ready to leave.
He had come to Luoyun Village precisely because it was close to the Star Dou Great Forest. Now that he had the strength, going straight to the Star Dou Great Forest to wait for Electrolux was naturally the safer choice. Besides, his soul power had reached a bottleneck, and it was time to obtain soul rings.
That night, the moon shone bright and the stars were sparse.
Under the moonlight, Huo Yuhao gently pushed open the courtyard's wooden gate. He had changed into black clothes, gradually blending into the darkness. A trace of reluctance appeared on his face. Brief though his stay had been, this place had, after all, been his first shelter from the storm.
This departure would probably be goodbye forever. He actually wanted to find someone to talk to, but discovered that the only person he could bid farewell to was a little mute who shared his plight. It was rather laughable.
After stepping outside, clad entirely in black, he did not hurry to leave the village. Instead, he slipped into a shabby little courtyard, his feet moving as swiftly as if they had wings.
He pushed open a door and entered a bedroom. The little mute was sleeping peacefully. Huo Yuhao took a careful look at her, then silently backed out through the doorway.
This time, he did not hesitate at all. He strode straight out of the tranquil village, bidding farewell to his peaceful life.
After Huo Yuhao had gone far away, Huo Xingling, who had been sound asleep in the room, suddenly opened her bright eyes and half sat up in bed.
Her demeanor at that moment was so different from during the day that she seemed like another person entirely. Looking at the money pouch that had appeared on the table, her expression grew complicated.
"Huo Yuhao, who exactly are you? Why are you so good to a mute like me?"
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