Douluo Continent: The Underworld Emperor Halosa Lets Three Fly

Chapter 243 The Distant Crimson

Ya Li's successful case of refining the Prayer Angel Martial Soul into a special artifact is like a pebble thrown into the heart lake of Harosa, creating ripples on the surface.

This made him turn his gaze to his long-dormant martial spirit—the Hades Sword.

This weapon, which accompanied him from humble beginnings to the point of drinking blood and death, no longer served a direct purpose after he became a god-king and took control of reincarnation. Instead, it became more of a symbol and a memorial.

"Perhaps—I should also reforge the Hades Sword." This thought arose in Harosa's mind, and an even bolder idea followed—"If I could fuse it with the great artifact 'Underworld Chant,' using the Hades Sword as its soul and the Underworld Chant as its bone, what kind of divine artifact would be born?"

This idea greatly appealed to him, but fusing two top-tier artifacts, especially one of which was a divine artifact, was by no means an easy task. It required meticulous preparation, the right timing, and a long period of refinement, and could not be rushed.

He put the plan aside for the time being, leaving it for later to implement gradually.

His thoughts returned, and Harosa looked at Yali beside him, who was still studying his "second body." Recalling the contents of the second God Ranking she had mentioned earlier, he couldn't help but ask, "You descended the God Ranking, declaring that the Path of Gods would reopen, and that those with exceptional talent could be guided into the Reincarnation God Realm. But in these five years, I don't seem to have sensed anyone in the Douluo Continent emitting a sufficiently strong 'power' capable of penetrating the dimensional barrier..."

"It evoked a response from the divine realm."

As the ruler of the divine realm, he should be aware if any souls or beliefs that meet the criteria reach the critical point.

Hearing this, Ya Li rolled her eyes at him, then said coquettishly, "My God-King, aren't you a little too impatient? It's only been five years! Have you forgotten how Di Tian slaughtered the Soul Beasts in a fit of rage before they left? With that one blade, he almost slaughtered all the top human Title Douluos. Besides, the path to godhood is incredibly difficult; talent, temperament, and opportunity are all indispensable. How can anyone reach the standard so quickly? Not everyone is like you, my husband, with such extraordinary talent, seemingly born to defy the norm!"

Hearing Yali's "complaint" tinged with admiration, Harosa couldn't help but show a hint of pride, accepting it readily: "Of course."

Even so, his mind stirred slightly, and the divine runes of Samsara quietly flowed deep within his eyes, unfolding the macroscopic scene of the entire Samsara God Realm like a scroll before his eyes.

The current realm of gods, having absorbed a massive amount of primordial energy from the abyss plane, now possesses an extremely vast territory, complete with mountains, rivers, and illusory images of the sun, moon, and stars. Its system of laws, within the framework of reincarnation, is also becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, in stark contrast to this vast world is a severe shortage of gods.

Looking around, there are serious vacancies in the divine positions, and many naturally formed divine domains are left unattended, making the operation of the divine realm seem somewhat "empty".

The group of human elites who initially followed him into the realm of gods, cultivated in such a superior environment, and their strength indeed advanced by leaps and bounds. Most of them have stepped into the threshold of godhood and become priests, and a few outstanding individuals have even achieved the third-level godhood.

However, their talent and potential seem to have reached their limit, and without special opportunities, it will be difficult for them to make significant breakthroughs.

This is due to inherent limitations and innate factors, which cannot be fully compensated for by the environment alone.

However, compared to the desolate and lifeless realm of the dead in the past, where only the spirits of the dead lingered, the realm of reincarnation is now full of life.

This is largely due to the existence of Yali, the goddess of life. Her divine power subtly nourishes every inch of the divine realm, making it lush and vibrant with flowers.

Meanwhile, the Soul Guidance Technology, spearheaded by Deng Fengqiao, flourished here. Unique Soul Guidance architecture coexisted harmoniously with the natural landscape, and energy towers complemented forest streams, creating a unique divine realm landscape where nature and technology were perfectly integrated.

When Deng Fengqiao was mentioned, Harosa suddenly remembered that he had instructed him many years ago to research soul guidance technology for tracing the coordinates of the Crimson Plane.

So many years have passed, yet we haven't received any news. It must be because we've encountered some significant difficulties and haven't made any breakthroughs to date.

Time flies, regardless of anyone's will.

In the Douluo Galaxy, the unit of time has quietly shifted from "year" to "decade", and even "century".

Over the past century, the Douluo Galaxy has entered the stable and rapid development period envisioned by Harosa.

Under the sway of the faith in the Goddess of Life, and in a relatively peaceful and tranquil environment, the population of Douluo Star experienced explosive growth.

This led to an unprecedented expansion in the number of Soul Masters and the rapid development of Soul Guidance Technology driven by huge demand.

When the resources of the home planet can no longer fully meet the needs of the ever-expanding population and development, outward exploration and expansion become inevitable.

The Douluo Continent ushered in a magnificent era of interstellar colonization. With its advanced soul guide technology and increasingly powerful soul masters, the Elf Star, which was relatively close to Douluo Star, had a suitable environment, and abundant life energy, became the first target.

The process was largely predictable. Faced with the Douluo civilization, which possessed interstellar travel capabilities and whose individual strength and technological level far surpassed their own, the native inhabitants of Elf Star put up a valiant resistance, but ultimately could not reverse the tide of defeat.

Ultimately, Elf Star was incorporated into the Douluo Star System, which was ruled by the Reincarnation God Realm, and came under its jurisdiction.

The Elf Queen of Elf Star, with her profound background, quickly received the call of the Reincarnation God Realm after coming into contact with and worshipping the Goddess of Life, thanks to her long lifespan and deep understanding of the laws of nature. She ascended into the realm and successfully condensed her divine position, becoming the "Elf King" who controls the natural power of the Elf Star Region.

She naturally belonged to the command of the goddess of life, Yali, and as a deity belonging to the same natural life system, she further strengthened the power of Yali's faction.

Under the guidance of Ya Li, the ruler of this plane, and with the continuous nourishment of the divine power of life, Douluo Star itself completed a crucial leap, evolving from a high-level plane into a true "god-level" planet! This means that the planet itself can support and nurture even more powerful beings.

The upper limit of Soul Masters has been broken, no longer limited to the levels of the past. "True God-level" Soul Masters who surpass the Limit Douluo have begun to appear, and occasionally, those with extraordinary talent can even touch the threshold of "Super God-level". Of course, once they reach the Super God-level, they basically have the qualifications to ascend to the Reincarnation God Realm and will be automatically guided by the God Realm.

This series of earth-shattering changes—the popularization of soul technology, the opening of the path to godhood, and the success of interstellar colonization—

The advancement of the home planet made the title and blessings of "Goddess of Life" Ya Li resound throughout the entire Douluo Galaxy.

Her faith was no longer confined to Douluo's home planet, but spread to Elf Star and even more distant star regions with the footsteps of colonization. The faith power she gained was as vast and brilliant as the Milky Way, and inexhaustible.

On this day, Harosa was deep within the temple, immersing himself for the umpteenth time in perfecting and deducing the laws of reincarnation.

The unusual fluctuations emanating from outside the temple interrupted his thoughts.

Only a very few people, with his personal permission, could trigger his seclusion and restrictions without a serious warning.

The visitor was none other than Deng Fengqiao.

When Deng Fengqiao was led into the temple, his appearance made Harosa raise an eyebrow slightly. This Father of Soul Guidance, who now held a revered position in the divine realm, had disheveled hair, bloodshot eyes, and his divine robes were stained with traces of energy burns and metal fragments, making him look quite disheveled and far removed from the solemn image that a deity should have.

Harosa was not angry, but spoke calmly: "Even if you are busy with research, don't you know how to tidy yourself up before seeing me? What kind of behavior is this?"

Deng Fengqiao, however, paid no heed to his disheveled appearance. His face radiated barely suppressed excitement and devotion as he knelt before Harosa with a thud, his voice trembling with excitement: "My lord, please forgive me! I simply—I simply couldn't wait to report to you! The research has yielded results! Fantastic news!"

"Oh?" Harosa's expression remained unchanged, as if she had expected this. "Has there been a breakthrough in the tracking technology of the Crimson Dimension?"

"Indeed! Your Excellency is wise!" Deng Fengqiao excitedly raised his head. "The long-range soul-guiding resonance array that you instructed me to research, used to locate and trace that crimson plane—we—we have finally succeeded!"

"Now that you've succeeded, present the results," Harosa said calmly.

Deng Fengqiao, however, looked troubled and said, "Sir, the results are quite large and inconvenient to move. Could you please come to the Soul Guidance Experiment Area to see them in person?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Harosa's eyes, but he didn't refuse. He stood up slightly and said, "Lead the way."

Deng Fengqiao quickly stood up and respectfully led the way.

The two arrived at the core area of ​​soul-guided technology designated by the divine realm. This place was no longer the rudimentary laboratory it once was, but a vast, colossal city complex brimming with futuristic technology.

The towering soul-guided energy towers, the transparent pipes flowing with various data streams, the sky constantly filled with strange soul-guided devices, and the various soul-guided puppets and god-level researchers busily moving about on the ground, all combine to create a busy and advanced scene.

Harosa's sudden arrival caused an immediate sensation. All the researchers who saw him, regardless of what they were doing, immediately stopped their work, faced his direction, and bowed with utmost respect, shouting, "Greetings, Divine Lord!"

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

One can roughly tell when they joined the God Realm from their titles. The earliest group of elders who followed Deng Fengqiao from Douluo Continent still habitually address him as "Master," while the new generation, who were cultivated in the God Realm or selected from the lower realms, more commonly use the more authoritative title of "God Lord."

Harosa nodded slightly in response. Led by Deng Fengqiao, they traversed several areas, finally stopping at the edge of a vast field designated as the highest restricted area.

"Sir, we've arrived," Deng Fengqiao said.

Harosa looked around, but what he saw was not the sophisticated instrument or complex device he had expected, but a vast complex of buildings.

Several uniquely shaped, colossal buildings, assembled from countless soul-guided metal components and energy conduits, stand like crouching metal behemoths in the center of the site. They are connected to each other by thick energy pipes that flow with a ghostly light, and their area is probably several regions in size.

He tilted his head slightly to look at Deng Fengqiao, his tone carrying a hint of confirmation: "This entire area of ​​buildings—is it all?"

Deng Fengqiao rubbed his hands together, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face: "Reporting to you, sir, to be precise—those connected buildings behind are also part of it; they form a single unit, collectively constituting the 'Superrange Deep Red Source Tracing Array.'"

Harosa paused for a moment, looking at the "soul tool" that was comparable in size to a large city, speechless.

He initially only asked Deng Fengqiao to research tracking technology, not to make such a big fuss. "I asked you to research traceability technology, but you're acting like you're developing real estate here!"

Deng Fengqiao quickly explained, his tone carrying the stubbornness and a hint of grievance typical of researchers: "Sir, you don't know this!"

As the saying goes, the more advanced the technology, the larger and more complex its supporting system tends to be! This is also our first attempt at tracing and locating energy sources across dimensions and countless light-years; we have absolutely no experience to draw upon.

"Most importantly, we cannot determine the specific intensity threshold of the energy source in the deep red plane. To ensure that the signal transmission power is strong enough and the receiving sensitivity is high enough, we can only pile up materials and expand the scale of the energy conversion core as much as possible."

This, this scale is naturally—just a tiny bit larger.

Hearing this explanation, Harosa didn't really blame him. He knew the difficulty of exploring unknown technologies, and that it was necessary to maintain respect for areas he didn't understand.

It's okay to not understand the technology, but you can't pretend to know it, and you certainly can't give orders blindly.

"Fine. Now that it's built, let's test its effectiveness." Harosa stopped worrying about the scale and, with a flick of his wrist, a faint but highly potent energy appeared in his palm.

This energy has a deep, dark red color that seems to devour light. It is the original energy aura of the Crimson Plane that he has spent years refining and catalyzing from the abyssal energy he has captured. Although the quantity is small, the purity is extremely high.

Following Deng Fengqiao's instructions, Harosa injected this precious crimson energy into the core energy interface of the nearest building (marked by Deng Fengqiao as Building No. 1).

Energy was injected, but the massive complex remained silent and unresponsive.

Harosa turned his gaze to Deng Fengqiao.

Beads of sweat appeared on Deng Fengqiao's forehead. He coughed awkwardly and explained, "Sir—the energy you've given me is far too little. The principle behind our array is to convert characteristic energy into special hyperspace marker signals, transmit them, and listen for resonance feedback with energy from the same source in distant spacetime. The efficiency of energy conversion—well, it's still relatively low at the moment; it requires a certain activation threshold."

Harosa didn't say much upon hearing this. He had a lot of abyssal energy, but very little of it could be purified and transformed into the Crimson Origin, a process that was quite troublesome.

But he also knew that this was not the time to be stingy. He continued to circulate his divine power, injecting the deep red essence that he had painstakingly extracted from the abyss energy into the array, strand by strand.

This process lasted for quite some time, and even Harosa felt quite exhausted. Just as he was considering whether to pause, *whoosh!*

A deep, resonant hum that shook the very air suddenly came from several buildings in the distance!

Then, buildings number two, three, and four—one after another, lit up with dark red lights of varying intensity! These lights flickered like breaths, as if they were in some mysterious resonance with a distant and unknowable place.

Deng Fengqiao's tense nerves finally relaxed, and he was immediately overwhelmed with immense joy. Pointing at the glowing buildings, he excitedly stammered, "Sir! Look! It's a success! Building number one is our current location, the signal source! The other glowing buildings are the detected areas rich in deep red energy! Look at building number three! Its light is the most stable and dazzling! According to the theoretical model, it most likely corresponds to the deep red plane itself!"

The Crimson Mother's footprints are so widespread; the other fainter lights must have been devoured by the Crimson Mother, right?

Harosa's gaze immediately locked onto Building No. 3.

Indeed, compared to the faint, flickering light of the other buildings, the dark red glow emitted by Building No. 3 was not only several times brighter, but also exceptionally stable and solid, like a burning star on a distant shore, clearly marking its coordinates through the endless void.

The long-sought-after coordinates of the Crimson Plane have finally appeared before my eyes in this unexpected way.

However, when Harosa carefully sensed the faint, almost imperceptible spatial distance information fed back through the soul-guided array, even with his god-king's composure, he couldn't help but take a deep breath and mutter to himself, "This distance—is far too far."

It was a distant place that even a god-king would find somewhat troublesome, spanning countless star systems, and inspiring awe.