Peerless: Tang San, this time Huo Yuhao is the attacker.

Chapter 87 Wang Dong: It seems like the cabbages I'm raising have been eaten.

Wang Dong mechanically turned to look at Huo Yuhao, his eyes filled with shock, a feeling of betrayal and abandonment welling up inside him.

Her breathing became short and rapid, her heart pounded, and her fingers gripped the spoon unconsciously, as suppressed emotions spread through her.

Wang Dong was in a state of utter confusion. Yu Hao needed protection, but how could she not know what had happened?

Furthermore, for something as important as protecting the Dharma, shouldn't one ask the person they trust most? Why didn't Yuhao ask her instead of Ling Luochen, whom he had only known for a short time?

Could it be that her position in Yuhao's heart is not as good as Ling Luochen's? After more than a year of close relationship, Ling Luochen only took half a month to surpass her.

A huge sense of disappointment welled up inside Wang Dong, and he felt wronged, his throat inexplicably becoming dry.

She looked at Huo Yuhao, who had just knocked on the door, not far away, her eyes filled with both helplessness and hope. She swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly.

"Yuhao, what are you doing? Do you need a protector?"

"It's nothing," Huo Yuhao replied casually. Just then, the door opened, and he went straight inside.

Wang Dong stared blankly at Huo Yuhao as he entered the room. Was his answer just a perfunctory response? Or was he deliberately hiding something from her?

She can accept that Yuhao has secrets, and she herself also has secrets she hasn't told anyone.

What she couldn't accept was that Ling Luochen knew this secret while she didn't.

Wang Dong forced herself to calm down, realizing that she was probably overthinking things; it was probably just a trivial matter.

But is it necessary to hire someone to protect you for minor matters? It should be about strength, yes, strength!

Ling Luochen is a Soul King, stronger than her, and more reliable in case of danger. Yuhao didn't ask her to protect him because of her safety!

"Why is Yuhao being so mysterious? He's just a protector, I can do that too," Xiao Xiao muttered curiously.

"Of course it's because senior sister is stronger and safer. You are a Great Soul Master, I am a Soul Venerable, and senior sister is a Soul King."

Wang Dong's tone was firm and certain; she was explaining to Xiao Xiao and actively seeking a reason that she could accept.

"But shouldn't the strongest be Senior Sister Xiaotao? Yuhao seems to be quite familiar with her, so she should be the safest, right?"

Xiao Xiao's question was like a pebble thrown into a lake, causing Wang Dong's hard-won calm to fluctuate again.

She wanted to argue back, but couldn't find a reason to do so.

Yes! From a safety perspective, Huo Yuhao should have sought out Ma Xiaotao, who was a Soul Emperor, but he chose to go to Ling Luochen, a Soul King.

Wang Dong dared not think any further. The answer, called the truth, terrified her; she could not bear the heavy pressure it brought.

Ning Tian witnessed all of Wang Dong's emotional changes, but all she could say was, "Never mind," she couldn't say anything.

On the other side, upon learning that she needed a protector, Ling Luochen immediately assured Huo Yuhao in the most serious tone that she would definitely protect him well.

"Let's begin."

"Is it in your room, Sister Luo Chen? Or would you like to come to my room?"

"It's alright, it's more convenient here."

"The scene later might be a bit unusual, Sister Luo Chen, don't worry."

Seeing that Ling Luochen had already said so, Huo Yuhao did not insist any further, and took out the Gold of Life and sat cross-legged on the bed.

There's really nothing to hide about fusing with the Gold of Life. To put it bluntly, it's unknown whether anyone in the Douluo Continent even knows about the Gold of Life.

Even with immense strength, one can only sense the vast life force within the Life Gold and know that it is extraordinary.

Even if someone like Ling Luochen were to hold the Gold of Life in her hands for ten or fifteen days to fully experience it, she would at most conclude that "this is no ordinary object."

"Elder Yi, let's begin."

Huo Yuhao silently recited in his mind, while simultaneously grasping both sides of the carving knife with one hand and pressing it completely against his brow.

The moment the carving knife touched Huo Yuhao's brow, the Life Gold trembled, and its crystal-like blade suddenly emitted a dazzling light.

The entire room was bathed in a bluish hue under the light.

The blue light came too suddenly, and Ling Luochen subconsciously narrowed her eyes, remembering what Huo Yuhao had just said.

"This scene is indeed quite unique," Ling Luochen murmured almost imperceptibly.

She could no longer see Huo Yuhao's body clearly; the light there was simply too dazzling.

"Huh?" Ling Luochen exclaimed softly. She noticed a warm sensation rising on her skin, as a special energy was continuously permeating her body.

She immediately calmed her mind and focused on sensing this invisible energy.

Strangely, although Ling Luochen could feel her body being invaded by some kind of energy, she could not find any trace of this energy.

Ling Luochen remained calm; it was clear that this energy had appeared because of Huo Yuhao.

She believed that Huo Yuhao would not harm her, and that he would definitely give her instructions in advance if there was any danger.

Most importantly, this energy did not harm her at all from beginning to end; on the contrary, her body felt warm all over.

Ling Luochen squinted her eyes with a hint of enjoyment. If she hadn't been thinking about protecting Huo Yuhao, she probably would have already fallen asleep.

Ling Luochen was unaware that the so-called energy was actually pure life force, and her body was gradually strengthening under the nourishment of this life force.

Compared to Ling Luochen's subtle and gradual improvement, Huo Yuhao's situation could be described as a high-pressure water jet.

A surge of vitality washed over her body like a flood breaking through a dam, making her internal organs, flesh, and bones stronger than before.

Huo Yuhao couldn't describe the feeling precisely, but one thing was certain: he thoroughly enjoyed the process.

But this process did not last. At some point, the life force within him ceased to flow, and the carving knife gradually floated up, changing from vertical to horizontal.

The sharp tip of the knife pierced his skin effortlessly, and the entire carving knife easily disappeared into his brain along his brow.

Huo Yuhao felt his thoughts freeze for a moment, and the next second, his figure appeared in his mental sea.

Above the sea of ​​consciousness, a blue sun appeared, and directly below it was a golden lake.

A large amount of cyan energy drifted out from the ball of light, transforming into a storm that swept across the surrounding area of ​​the mind's sea of ​​consciousness.

Under the nourishment of cyan energy, the area of ​​the spiritual sea of ​​consciousness is expanding rapidly at a visible speed.

In just the time it takes to breathe, the area of ​​his mental sea expanded by forty percent, but Huo Yuhao could sense that this was far from its limit.

The size of one's mental sea is equivalent to the strength of one's mental power.

Huo Yuhao's rapidly expanding mental strength also brought him some burdens.

The newly formed spiritual energy is not yet familiar with its master and is currently colliding with the original spiritual energy.

Huo Yuhao needs to work with these newly formed spiritual forces through repeated clashes, making them work for him.

This process was very uncomfortable; it felt like my head was being hit by a heavy hammer, and I would feel dizzy from time to time.

But Huo Yuhao's enthusiasm did not diminish at all. This was a genuine improvement in his mental strength, and he wished this period could last longer.

After an unknown amount of time, Huo Yuhao regained his senses, and his mental sea underwent a tremendous change.

Judging by the area alone, his mental sea of ​​consciousness has expanded a full three times.

Huo Yuhao's current mental strength is already at the level of a low-level Soul King. If he were to launch a soul attack, neither Ling Luochen nor Xixi would be able to withstand it.

Even Ma Xiaotao had to consider that if she herself was already somewhat exhausted, Huo Yuhao's soul attack could still severely injure her and cause her to faint.

All of this is thanks to the boost from the [Lord of Spirits].

"With it, my consciousness will gradually recover, and I no longer need to worry about it dissipating."

Just then, an old man in white robes materialized in Huo Yuhao's mind. Although it was the first time Huo Yuhao had seen him, it did not prevent him from knowing the other party's identity.

"Old Yi."

Electrolux nodded to Huo Yuhao, his aged face full of gentleness. "Yuhao, the Gold of Life has completely fused with your body."

Compared to the improvements it brings, its greatest strength lies in giving you the confidence to never die.

No matter how severe your injury, as long as your brain is still intact, it will heal itself with the help of the Life Gold.

In a sense, the vitality it contains can be described as inexhaustible.

The Gold of Life will continuously strengthen your body; the stronger you are, the stronger this strengthening effect will be.

"According to you, Yuhao can never exhaust the life force of the Life Gold?"

When asked by Hyotei, Electrolux answered without hesitation: "That's right, it's almost impossible to use up all the life force within it."

Unless it is dissolved, its internal life force is completely released, allowing it to return to the world.

Otherwise, even at my peak, I couldn't have devised a way to exhaust such a large piece of living gold using only human power.

"In that case, could we convert this excess life force into soul power to nourish Yuhao and improve his cultivation?"

A hint of anticipation flickered across Bingdi's face, and Huo Yuhao could guess what she was thinking. However, he felt it was impossible for her to achieve this.

Sure enough, Electrolux shook his head. "Little Scorpion, energy conversion is extremely difficult in any world."

The soul power in your world is a very special kind of energy, and so is life force. They are two completely different things, distinct from each other, and cannot be converted into one another.

Upon hearing this, Hyotei's face clearly showed some disappointment.

She also thought that this life force was inexhaustible, and if she could convert it into soul power and send Huo Yuhao to the Limit Douluo level, allowing him to directly enter the final step of godhood.

Seeing that Hyotei had no further questions, Electrolux continued to Huo Yuhao, "Yuhao, once you've finished what you're doing, I hope you can take some time to properly comprehend the fusion of the Life Gold."

If you can use the gold of life to perceive the form of life force, it will definitely help you when you walk the path of God in the future.

Furthermore, the boost from fusing with the Metal of Life is immense; both your strength and spirit have seen significant improvement.

But these are not things you can acquire through gradual cultivation; you need to spend some time mastering these new powers.

If you cannot control your own power, it will most likely backfire on you in battle.

"I understand, Elder Yi. I will master the enhancements brought by the Gold of Life as soon as possible. Once I'm done with this busy period, I will carefully comprehend the effects of this fusion."

Huo Yuhao earnestly assured him that these were all based on experience.

Electrolux was a genuine being who almost became a god; his experience in the realm of gods was unparalleled in the world.

"After this carving knife is purified, it is no longer accurate to call it the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife. Let's call it the Blade of Guardianship of Living Beings."

The Blade of Guardianship resides within your consciousness; summon it with your will whenever you wish to use it.

After Electrolux finished speaking, his figure disappeared from his mental sea. At the same time, Huo Yuhao in the outside world opened his eyes, his eyes brighter than ever before.

Huo Yuhao touched his forehead, which was smooth to the touch, but he could feel the mark that belonged to the Blade of the Guardians of Life.

Huo Yuhao subconsciously tried to get up, but his body sprang up like a spring. This scene made him slightly stunned, but he quickly came to his senses.

Under the influence of the Life Gold, his physical strength doubled, and he was able to control his previously rapidly expanding mental power during his initial adjustment period.

However, this new force is not so obedient, and it will probably take several battles to adapt.

"Your power seems to have increased considerably." Ling Luochen's voice pulled Huo Yuhao back from his thoughts, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"How did Sister Luo Chen find out?" Huo Yuhao was somewhat surprised. He really didn't expect that Ling Luo Chen could see the changes in his body.

"The energy and blood flow I hear from you are much stronger than before."

"The sound of qi and blood? What is that?" Huo Yuhao asked in confusion, as this was a term he had never heard of before.

(The sound of blood and qi comes from the legend of the Dragon King. When Tang Wulin entered Shrek Academy, he ate a black steamed bun with extremely high nutritional value.)

At that moment, the powerful figures present heard the sound of Tang Wulin's blood flowing.

"Yuhao, you should know that the three realms of Soul Venerable, Soul King, and Soul Saint are all watersheds."

Over 90% of Soul Masters obtain a thousand-year Soul Ring during their Soul Venerable stage, a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring during their Soul King stage, and their Martial Soul True Body after reaching Soul Saint level.

Huo Yuhao nodded. These were common sense, and he naturally knew them. Seeing this, Ling Luochen continued, "After you break through these three realms, your strength will be greatly enhanced."

In addition to the power of the soul skills they unleash, their strength here also includes other aspects of enhancement, one of which is their perception.

Soul Kings like us can not only easily sense the fluctuations of soul power when others are not concealing their abilities, but we can also sense the strength or weakness of their physical attributes to a certain extent.

The sound of qi and blood is one way to judge the strength of the body. Once you enter the inner courtyard, there will be special courses to teach you this method of perception.

"I see." Huo Yuhao nodded thoughtfully.

"By the way, Sister Luo Chen, how long have I been cultivating?"