Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 22 Displays the Power of the Heavenly Fiend

Huo Yuhao didn't know who his enemy was, but after hearing the old man's words about his granddaughter who had once followed this path and ultimately failed, with her soul being taken to the God Realm, Huo Yuhao was already prepared for the end of being smashed to pieces.

As a ninja, Huo Yuhao never hesitated to speculate with the utmost malice about what others might do. From the old man's words, Huo Yuhao had already gleaned a lot of information, and the one thing he was most certain of was that he had probably been drawn into a struggle, a life-or-death struggle.

Since it is a struggle, one should not fantasize that the enemy will have a compassionate heart, but rather think about all the things the enemy might do with the worst possible perspective. Although he did not know which of his own traits had led him to be chosen as a true pawn in the struggle between the two sides, Huo Yuhao could only accept this sudden "commission" for the sake of his mother's safety.

Yes, Huo Yuhao was not only guarding against that so-called "foreign star," but also against everything in the spirit world. He knew very little about the truth hidden beneath the light of this continent, and he needed time to explore these secrets hidden in the corners of history. Therefore, he wanted to stabilize both sides first, which was the most beneficial choice for him.

Ultimately, he was kidnapped by the Starlight Unicorn, and no matter how superficial the other party's actions are, they cannot erase the essence of the matter.

Sitting idly by and waiting for death is not in Huo Yuhao's nature. He should do his best and leave the rest to fate. He must first do his best.

"Good, the Mother of All Spirits was right to judge people."

A smile appeared in the old man's eyes, but his figure became increasingly ethereal, as if he had used up all his strength in just a few words.

"Since you have chosen the second path, let me repeat for you the words of the Mother of Spirits."

The old man's figure was now almost completely transparent, but his expression had become extremely solemn.

"Stars, my chosen ones of ten thousand years, fight! Fight! Shed blood! Dance on the edge of the blade!"

"Return to this land of soul hunters, throw yourself into battle, and unleash everything forged in blood and fire."

"I will do my utmost to resist the invasion of the Outer Gods and build a stage for you to fully display your talents. From now on, gather all the power you need and unleash the power of the stars, just as the Outer Gods once did."

"In this way, the tranquility of ten thousand years ago will return to the world, and the glorious era, free from the control of external gods, will begin—"

"Let the might of the Heavenly Fiends be unleashed!"

After the old man finished speaking his last words, his body seemed unable to withstand the cost of condensing into a physical form, bursting out in a cloud of golden light. What remained in place was only a pale yellow hundred-year soul ring.

Judging from its color, this is a spirit ring that has just surpassed a hundred years in age, with a total age of about one hundred and fifty years. But how could humans produce spirit rings?!

Even though Huo Yuhao didn't know much about spirit rings, he knew that they were something that spirit beasts produced after they died!

Just then, the Starlight Unicorn slowly walked up to Huo Yuhao once again, gently nudging his body, clearly reminding him to absorb the soul ring in front of him.

Huo Yuhao stared at the bright yellow spirit ring in front of him, momentarily at a loss for words. In his mind, spirit rings should only be produced by spirit beasts. How could that old man produce a spirit ring?

Or was that old man also a soul beast in essence?

Although Huo Yuhao was somewhat hesitant, he still sat down cross-legged. There were some questions that couldn't be answered by asking here in a short time; he would have to find the answers himself.

Moreover, circumstances are beyond one's control. Although both the old man who had transformed into a spirit ring and the Starlight Unicorn were trying to instill in him the idea that he should fight a powerful Outer God, Huo Yuhao still remained wary of the Starlight Unicorn. In particular, when the Starlight Unicorn gestured for him to absorb this spirit ring, Huo Yuhao's guard reached its peak.

Soon, the yellow halo arrived above Huo Yuhao's head. Without giving him any chance to react, the yellow halo suddenly contracted, turning into a golden ring the size of a bracelet, yet incredibly solid. Like a brand, it imprinted itself onto Huo Yuhao's brow.

Huo Yuhao felt as if magma had invaded his brow, a surge of scorching energy rushing in, the intense heat instantly engulfing his body, making him feel as if his internal organs were burning. His body trembled violently.

"No matter how much the power of the spirit ring impacts your body, remember to stay alert. This spirit ring is far more than just an ordinary spirit ring. After you fully digest this spirit ring, your Spirit Eye Martial Soul will evolve into something that surpasses the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul."

These were the last words Huo Yuhao heard from the Starlight Unicorn. The next second, he closed his eyes, his consciousness completely immersed in the scalding ocean.

The soul power within his body seemed to be ignited by this sudden power, and the heat instantly spread to every part of his body. Huo Yuhao felt as if he could breathe fire if he opened his mouth.

Such domineering power.

The surging power of the spirit rings instantly cleansed Huo Yuhao's body, but to Huo Yuhao's surprise, such scalding energy did not harm his body. However, Huo Yuhao soon gave a wry smile to his own wild idea.

Scalding energy coursed through Huo Yuhao's body. The meridians, which were previously unable to circulate soul power, began to flow slowly under the guidance of the scalding energy. Huo Yuhao subconsciously activated the invisible eye between his eyebrows, using it to see himself. He discovered that streams of golden power were continuously surging out from his soul ring, smoothing out the chaotic meridians within his body. The comfortable feeling almost made Huo Yuhao groan.

The next moment, he seemed to hear a crisp cracking sound, followed by the heat spreading out wildly and then merging again, merging into a milky white stream. The original winding stream instantly became a small river, flowing gently. Wherever it passed, the burning pain disappeared, leaving only a soothing comfort. The soul power and the power of the soul ring merged together, becoming an even more powerful force. In a very short time, it rapidly circulated several times around the meridians in his body before slowly flowing into his dantian.

Succeeded?

A hint of excitement flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes. He seemed to have broken through the bottleneck brought about by the level 10 Soul Master. This special Soul Ring not only did not cause him any trouble during the absorption process, but it also seemed to have carefully sorted out his meridians, opening up many obstacles that Soul Power could not pass through before, thus increasing Huo Yuhao's Soul Power circulation speed by about 20%.

This number is not small at all. It means that Huo Yuhao's future cultivation speed has increased by 20% out of thin air. This is an improvement in his cultivation aptitude, and it is a real benefit that he can enjoy for a lifetime!

So, this should be considered the end, right?

Such an idea flashed through Huo Yuhao's mind, but he quickly dismissed it as unrealistic.

(End of this chapter)