As the thick smoke and dust dissipated, a black figure slowly emerged.
Beneath the black robe, those dark purple eyes instilled an inexplicable fear, and the aura emanating from him caused the space around him to distort slightly.
Even the most powerful guard captain was so overwhelmed by its terrifying strength that he couldn't lift his head.
The powerful pressure emanating from above, enveloping him, prevented even the captain of the guards from resisting; his body instincts told him that the newcomer was definitely a Titled Douluo powerhouse.
Huo Yuhao's aura gradually subsided, making the ordinary people around him feel a little better.
"What brings Your Majesty the Shadow here?"
Heavenly Sun Douluo slowly descended from the sky, came before Huo Yuhao, and bowed respectfully.
Huo Yuhao did not answer him, but looked at Heavenly Sun Douluo with a cold gaze.
What kind of eyes are these? The pupils are filled with a deep purple hue, revealing no emotion whatsoever, as if nothing can affect them.
His gaze was as indifferent as a man-eating abyss, and even Titled Douluo like Heavenly Sun Douluo couldn't help but feel fear in his heart.
Seeing that Huo Yuhao remained silent, Heavenly Sun Douluo couldn't help but sweat. The person in front of him had single-handedly Destruction Sea God Island, the most profound institution of the Shrek Academy, and it was said that all the Titled Douluo on Sea God Island had been slaughtered by him.
How could Heavenly Sun Douluo not be afraid? If the Shadow in front of him did something to displease him, he could destroy not only himself, but also the entire Dou Ling Empire.
At this moment, he suddenly noticed that Huo Yuhao's eyes were glancing at the steps to the side from time to time, and a bold guess came to his mind.
"Has His Majesty the Shadow come for the Dou Ling Festival?"
Without any hesitation, Heavenly Sun said respectfully, "Your Majesty need not worry about the conditions for the success of the Dou Ling Festival Shadow; we will fulfill them on the spot. If there is anything else, Your Majesty may give your orders."
Although every Titled Douluo is extremely arrogant, when it comes to national righteousness and life, Heavenly Sun Douluo has shown the utmost flexibility and adaptability.
Not only were they obsequious, but they even seemed to be treating Huo Yuhao as an honored guest.
"Go down."
The indifferent voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough for Heavenly Sun Douluo to hear clearly.
"Your Majesty, I'll be waiting in the arena. Please feel free to come to me with any questions..."
Heavenly Sun Douluo watched Huo Yuhao slowly walk towards the steps, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief before quickly retreating.
"I am the Guardian Douluo Dou Ling Empire Realm, titled Heavenly Sun. Now! Everyone, step back immediately! The Dou Ling Festival is hereby suspended. Except for His Shadow, no one is allowed to enter."
"Anyone who disobeys shall die!"
Heavenly Sun Douluo suddenly unleashed his full aura, displaying the full power of Titled Douluo, immediately forcing the bewildered spectators around him to retreat.
Soul Master who wanted to participate in the Dou Ling Festival were forced to leave by the guards.
Within a fifty-meter radius of the ring, there was no one else standing.
Although many people were confused, no one dared to disobey the words of Titled Douluo, and they all obediently walked away.
As for those Soul Master who haven't entered yet, they can only accept their bad luck and wait for next year's Dou Ling Festival. After all, they can clearly sense that the black-robed figure on the arena is even more unfathomable than the Heavenly Sun Douluo below the stage.
Huo Yuhao was at a loss as to what to do with the flexible and adaptable Heavenly Sun Douluo, so he could only let him be and turn his attention to the steps.
Huo Yuhao did not act immediately, but stood still in front of the steps, as if waiting for something.
Five minutes passed quickly.
Huo Yuhao remained motionless, large beads of sweat dripping down the face of the Heavenly Sun Douluo.
Ten minutes passed.
Xue Haotian of the Dou Ling Empire also rushed over and immediately ordered his soldiers to protect the area. Seeing the terrifying aura, even the emperor broke out in a sweat. Heavenly Sun Douluo was already drenched in sweat.
Heavenly Sun Douluo even wondered if he had said or done something wrong, fearing that Huo Yuhao might destroy the Dou Ling Empire if he didn't do something right.
Xue Haotian lowered his voice, leaned close to Heavenly Sun Douluo's ear, and said, "My dear Heavenly Sun, what exactly happened? Why is this Shadow still here...?"
"Your Majesty! Hush! Be careful what you say!..."
Just as the two were still speculating, a humanoid streak of light suddenly appeared behind Huo Yuhao on the arena.
When the light faded, Xiao Xiao appeared on the arena.
At the same time, Heavenly Sun Douluo discovered that Huo Yuhao, who was originally standing there, had disappeared, apparently having entered the stairs.
"Could it be that Shadow was waiting for this girl?" Heavenly Sun Douluo murmured.
Xue Haotian immediately questioned, "How is that possible? This girl is only Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster. How could she possibly make Shadow wait for her? It must all be a coincidence."
Listening to Xue Haotian's words, Heavenly Sun Douluo also felt that his ideas were really a bit far-fetched.
Immediately, he waved his hand at Xiao Xiao, and his gentle Soul Power carried Xiao Xiao away from the arena.
Those who have completed the Dou Ling Festival are not permitted to remain in the arena.
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Xiao found herself in the audience seats.
Xiao Xiao also noticed that such a large empty space had inexplicably appeared around the arena, which puzzled her greatly.
The captain of the guards recognized Xiao Xiao and said, "Little girl, you're really lucky. Just as you came out, that man in black robes went in."
"The aura that man exuded was terrifying."
Xiao Xiao asked in confusion, "A man? What man?"
The captain of the guards knew that Xiao Xiao had been brought by Xu Sanshi, and immediately told Xiao Xiao about what had happened not long ago.
Xiao Xiao listened to the captain of the guards' description, the dark figure she had seen on Sea God Island that night immediately came to mind.
Xiao Xiao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, " Shadow!!!"
The captain of the guard asked in confusion, " Shadow? Little girl, you know him?"
"What are we going to do? Yuhao is still inside! What if something happens to him?!"
Xiao Xiao was a little anxious. Huo Yuhao was currently on the stairs, and he had entered before Shadow. If he encountered Shadow on the stairs, he would be in big trouble!
Xiao Xiao could only pray in her heart that Huo Yuhao would come out soon and that he would not encounter Shadow.
After all, Shadow Destruction Sea God Island single-handedly. If Yuhao were to encounter such a tyrannical guy, he would likely be in grave danger. Xiao Xiao couldn't even imagine how she would survive if Yuhao were to leave her.
Huo Yuhao then entered the staircase.
The Angel Holy Sword in his mind immediately hummed, and a strong sense of joy filled Huo Yuhao's brain.
In an instant, Huo Yuhao learned the name of the stairs.
Long Stairway to Godhood!