What is true destiny? It's when the whole world is playing matchmaker for them.
It was destined that I would meet you and love you. But when I finally met you, I realized that falling in love with you was not my destiny, but my choice. No matter how many times, I will choose to fall in love with you, simply because you are you. This is true destiny.
Huo Yuhao's fingertips twitched slightly, Red Armillary Sash suddenly retracted into his palm like a nimble snake. Although he had long ago taken measures to conceal his aura, sometimes it is impossible to guard against.
Seeing that, Nezha's admiration for Huo Yuhao grew even stronger. " Huo Yuhao, you truly have no shortage of miracles happening to you."
Nezha knew about his past life: his hatred for his father, his determination to avenge his mother, and his original intentions in his two incarnations after Electrolux's arrival. These things reminded him of his past and his own past.
He will surely achieve great things in the future, and perhaps his true self will meet him again someday.
Only through experience can one truly understand that, whether it's the rules of heaven and earth or the rotation of the Sun Moon, every world will produce beings with the same will to do things that were left unfinished, rising and falling with the tides, going round and round. You think so too, don't you?
At this moment, Wang Qiu'er has truly returned.
The Ferocious Beast also looked in the direction of the two and slowly walked up to Di Tian.
Huo Yuhao said, " Di Tian, you said you treat Qiu'er like your own child. In that case, her surname should be Di, and her given name should be Di Qiu'er."
Di Tian couldn't help but feel happy watching this scene. "Hmm," Di Tian said, though he had agreed. But then something suddenly occurred to him: Qiu'er was his daughter, and it seemed that his daughter had been kidnapped by this boy he had just met.
My heart is filled with turmoil.
The Ferocious Beast beasts also covered their mouths and laughed.
Nighttime in the Core Circle the Star Dou Great Forest is filled with the damp scent of grass and trees. The bright moonlight filters through layers of dense foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground. A man and a woman sit quietly on a huge rock, the only sound the occasional hoot of an owl, adding to the tranquility.
The girl's head rested gently on the boy's shoulder, her hair swaying softly in the breeze.
Di Qiu'er gazed at the twinkling stars in the sky, a gentle smile playing on her lips, breaking the silence. "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything? Didn't you miss me? Why are you stammering and unable to speak after seeing me? Are you afraid I'll eat you up?"
Her voice was soft, with a hint of teasing, and it was exceptionally clear in the quiet night.
Huo Yuhao felt the weight on his shoulders and a sense of peace settled in his heart. He spoke slowly, his voice filled with gratitude. " Qiu'er, it's so good to have you here. I've been through so much along the way, every step of which was for the sake of seeing you again." His gaze was fixed on the distance, as if recalling the hardships he had endured.
Di Qiu'er keenly sensed the emotions deep in his eyes and asked softly, "I can feel the endless sadness hidden in your eyes. Why, Yuhao, what's wrong with Dong'er?" Her tone was full of concern as she reached out and gently took Huo Yuhao's hand.
Upon hearing the name " Dong'er," Huo Yuhao's eyes instantly sharpened, as if a cold glint flashed within them. "What happens to her is none of my business anymore." His voice trembled slightly, a testament to long-suppressed emotions.
Seeing the undisguised hatred in his eyes, Di Qiu'er understood somewhat. She gently stroked Huo Yuhao's cheek and said with heartache, "A lot of painful things must have happened."
In the quiet night, under Di Qiu'er's gentle gaze, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his heart. "Yes." As the night deepened, he recounted the story of his demise in his previous life.
He recounted his harrowing battle with Tang San, explaining how he met his end in that fight, his tone tinged with sorrow.
Of course, he chose to remain silent about things like time travel and Nezha, after all, he understood what it meant and his promise to the Third Prince.
Then, he spoke of Tang Wutong's appearance, his tone filled with complex emotions. "I know you are not her divine consciousness, and in the end, I also successfully died at the hands of that father and daughter." As he said this, his fists clenched unconsciously, his nails digging deeply into his palms.
Di Qiu'er gently grasped his fist, looking at him with unwavering eyes. "I believe in you, Yuhao, I always have. Now that you possess great power, you will surely be able to take revenge in the future." Her words were like a warm current flowing into Huo Yuhao's heart, giving him strength and comfort.
The starlight continued to twinkle, gently illuminating them, as if witnessing this moment of tranquility and deep affection.
" Yuhao, do you remember why I came to find you?"
Di Qiu'er suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on the distance, "Because I saw the outside world, I saw everything you experienced. The outside world is so new and vast, I want to see it. But it seems the outside world doesn't like the existence of us Soul Beast."
Her tone carried a hint of longing, yet also a touch of helplessness.
Huo Yuhao followed her gaze to the dazzling stars in the sky, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. He said, word by word, "If the outside world doesn't like you, then I will destroy it completely. The entire world will be my enemy."
"I will protect you, even if it means going against the entire world, even if it means killing a god."
These words seemed to burst forth from the deepest part of his heart, carrying an undeniable determination. Even he himself was somewhat surprised by the resoluteness in his words, but he knew that this was the truest voice of his heart.
Di Qiu'er's fingertips gently hooked his cuff, her earlobe brushing against the metallic patterns on his shoulder armor, her voice as soft as flower petals dipped in morning dew. " Yuhao, even if you go against the whole world, I will stand by your side."
"I love you simply because you are you. Knowing your inner pain, I won't let you bear it alone." As she spoke, the pollen from the stardust grass in her hair fluttered down onto Huo Yuhao's hand, like a handful of shattered diamonds.
Huo Yuhao's Adam's apple bobbed as he gazed at the starry river formed by the swarms of fluorescent butterflies in the distance, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the moss on the rocks. He actually harbored a burning secret, like holding a red-hot iron ball in his mouth—the sound of ice crystals shattering during the Snow Empress's sacrifice still echoed in his soul.
Seeing his hesitation, Di Qiu'er pressed her cheek even closer, the fragrance of her hair mingling with the damp scent of the forest filling his nostrils. "I don't want to hide anything from you." He finally spoke, his voice trembling slightly in the night wind, "I and Snow Empress..."
Before he could finish speaking, Di Qiu'er pressed her fingertips against his lips. As she tilted her head back, her eyelashes cast butterfly-wing-like shadows on her eyelids. "Fool, Sister Snow Empress risked her life for you, how could I not understand?"
She traced her fingertips across Huo Yuhao's face, "Outstanding people are never short of followers, but I only need to know—"
She suddenly leaned closer, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe. "In your heart, I am irreplaceable, and that's enough. Love is the simplest thing, like the stars forever chasing the moon. I love you, and you love me—that's enough."
As Huo Yuhao gazed at the moonlight shimmering in her pupils, he suddenly recalled the Snow Empress's last smile before she vanished. A corner of his heart softened, as if a crack had appeared in an ancient ice field. "One day, you two will meet."
Even he himself was somewhat surprised when those words slipped out. Di Qiu'er chuckled, poking his stiff cheek with her fingertip. "Silly Yuhao, if a new little sister joins the family in the future..."
She suddenly hardened her expression, her fingertips twirling the silver chain on his lapel. "No hiding anything. I don't object, but I won't tolerate the slightest deception."
The night breeze ruffled the stray hairs on Huo Yuhao's forehead. He suddenly grabbed Di Qiu'er's hand and pressed it to his chest, where his Soul Core throbbed with an astonishing frequency. "My love for you will never change."
Before she finished speaking, the dewdrops on the treetops fell one after another, shattering into eight silver petals on the backs of their clasped hands. Suddenly, Di Qiu'er tiptoed and pressed a cool, moist kiss to his lips, as if she had caught a freshly formed dewdrop in her mouth.
Sea God Island
The sunset over Sea God Island turned the sea amber. When Xuan Zi led Jing Hongchen into the Sea God Pavilion, they found that the life force here was extremely rich. Of course, Xuan Zi had almost gotten into a fight with Jing Hongchen just now.
When Jing Hongchen said he had important matters to discuss with the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Xuan Zi then brought him in.
Upon entering the Sea God Pavilion, Jing Hongchen discovered that Shrek Academy was a place teeming with hidden talents, and the old man in front of him was incredibly strong.
His heart skipped a beat. The soul power emanating from the person before him was like a sleeping deep sea, seemingly calm yet concealing a terrifying power capable of devouring everything, far more unfathomable than the Gluttonous Douluo Xuan Lao beside him. He forcibly suppressed the turmoil within him.
Mu En lay back in his chair, and seeing Jing Hongchen arrive, said, "Why bother hiding your true self here? Take off your disguise."
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen no longer concealed his identity and, shedding his disguise, said, "I am Jing Hongchen, the Mingde Hall and the dean of the Sun Moon Empire Royal Soul Engineer Academy."
Mu En asked with suspicion, "I am Mu En, may I ask what brings you here?"
At this moment, Jing Hongchen finally understood the true strength of the Shrek Academy and the Sea God Pavilion. The old man in front of him was actually the Radiant Sacred Dragon, one of the Black and White Twin Holy Dragons.
Dragon God Douluo Mu En? I thought he was long dead, but I didn't expect him to still be here. He is indeed very powerful.
Jing Hongchen cleared his throat and said, "My grandchildren have been constantly mentioning one person's name since they came back: Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao has cast a shadow over their hearts."
Mu En said, " Huo Yuhao is a student of the Shrek Academy. Are you here to save face?"
Jing Hongchen said, "No, the purpose of our visit is to discuss exchange programs with your esteemed school. The student we have chosen is Huo Yuhao, and Huo Yuhao achievements have greatly surprised me."
"I think this child is very suitable for exploring Soul Tool. My grandchildren are coming to your esteemed school for further studies and to experience Shrek Academy's teaching methods. After all, Huo Yuhao is a good role model in the academy, and the academy that taught him is Shrek Academy, which specializes in cultivating monsters."
"How Huo Yuhao became so powerful is something we're curious about. Soul Tool must also be a source of curiosity in your academy. In fact, wouldn't it be beneficial for both of us to grow together?"
" Shrek Academy has acquired the Soul Tool technology from our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Academy, and our academy also hopes that your esteemed academy can properly nurture my grandchildren."
Mu En said, "It's that child. Qian Duoduo said he is indeed a genius in Soul Tool. You're right. Exchanges between the two sides are good for both Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Soul Tool Academy. Our candidate here happens to be the same as you."
" Huo Yuhao is an Inner Court disciple of our academy, and also our trump card. He's my disciple ( Mu En considers himself his disciple, but Huo Yuhao doesn't know this, it's purely his side of the story). I originally intended to send him to your academy for an exchange program, but I didn't expect you to come to us personally. I hope you'll take good care of him."
Jing Hongchen said, "Okay, okay."
Mu En said, "The development of Soul Tool has indeed exceeded my expectations, but for now, Soul Master is still Soul Master, and so am I. What do you think?"
Jing Hongchen said, "Naturally, your strength is evident to all. I believe this exchange is a major breakthrough for both Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Academy. It is very necessary. I have also heard the rumors about Huo Yuhao in your academy."
"It would be an honor for our institute if he could learn some skills from us."
On this point, Mu En and Jing Hongchen reached a consensus. They decided to conduct an exchange and learning program two years later, with a term of three years. The end of the program would coincide with the Sun Moon Empire's Continental Soul Fighting Tournament.
The candidate is Huo Yuhao.
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