Chapter 191: How is the anger in this heart to be released? (Four Thousand)

Huo Yuhao inexplicably felt a chill down his back.

Was someone talking about him behind his back?

Oh, no, today's celebration… probably quite a few people were talking about him.

"Yuhao, is the food made by this thing really delicious?"

Gu Yue Na looked at the exhibit before her, her gaze strange, "The generated cookies taste like one's favorite food from memory… feels unreliable."

Huo Yuhao came back to himself at those words and looked at the exhibit in front of Gu Yue Na.

They and the Snow Empress were now on the Third Floor of the Spirit Pagoda, a place displaying the Spirit Pagoda's latest achievements, mostly related to Spirit Beings.

The one before Gu Yue Na's eyes was one of them.

It was a pitch-black cubic device, its surface without any seams or buttons, as if cut from a single piece of unknown material. When the lights of the display stand swept over it, silver patterns like star maps would briefly appear on the box's surface, then quickly vanish into the darkness.

A line of small text was engraved on the side of the box: 【First Generation Prototype of the Taste Projection Machine】. No operation panel, no display screen, only a palm-sized depression and button on top, the place for inserting raw materials and starting it.

"You can try eating it, you'll know once you try."

Huo Yuhao looked at the work staff beside him, "We want three cookies."

Since it was a ceremony, they couldn't always remain hidden people, but wherever their group went, they would be valued by work staff because of their identities. So to be more at ease, he slightly used his Spiritual Domain to alter the appearances of the three of them; those in the Spirit Abyss Realm could see through it directly, but ordinary Soul Masters wouldn't recognize them.

"Alright, please wait a moment, the three of you."

The work staff smiled slightly and began operating it.

Under his control, the box suddenly trembled slightly, its pitch-black surface rippling like waves, as if another space was folded inside. After a faint humming sound, a narrow slit silently slid open on the top of the box, and three perfectly shaped cookies were lifted by some invisible force, floating in the air, emitting a faint fragrance.

—No heating process, no mechanical operation sounds, as if the finished products were directly "taken" from the Void.

"Please enjoy."

Huo Yuhao took the cookies, sharing them with the Snow Empress and Gu Yue Na, and took a bite himself.

The moment the crisp outer layer of the cookie melted on the tip of his tongue, a scorching spicy and fresh aroma exploded in his mouth.

This was… hot pot?

Hot pot flavored cookies… though not quite dark cuisine, they were still quite strange, but also interesting.

Huo Yuhao stuffed the rest of the cookie into his mouth in one bite and swallowed, "By deceiving the sense of taste, making people feel like they're eating their favorite food… in a sense, it's savoring one's own memories. The prototype is a plant-type Soul Beast that affects the mind, right? A plant related to taste buds, the Yi Xin Teng?"

The work staff first looked at him with some surprise, surprised by his erudition, then smiled and said:

"Yes, the design of this machine referenced the function of the Yi Xin Teng, a masterpiece completed through the cooperation of a Ten Thousand Year Yi Xin Teng Spirit Being and researchers…"

On the other side, after Gu Yue Na ate the cookie, her purple eyes widened slightly; her cookie tasted like Star Dou Honey Roasted Muffins.

That was a pastry Huo Yuhao made using specialties from the Star Dou Great Forest, baked with Hundred Year Bee Royal Jelly and Moonlight Pine Nut Powder, with her favorite Silver Moon Osmanthus Petals sprinkled on the surface…

Frost mist rose from the Snow Empress's fingertips; what she tasted was the Frost Sugar Ice Crystal Cake Huo Yuhao made for her, made when they went out together ten thousand years ago… the main ingredients were syrup boiled from Snow Honey and Snow Ginseng, specialties of the Extreme North, every bite seeming to carry the pure sweetness of ice and snow.

Gu Yue Na and the Snow Empress savored the wonderful flavors on their taste buds; after a long while, the former commented, "Because it deceives the sense of taste, the flavor can be restored, but the texture cannot be restored; it's still a cookie. Moreover, since it's ultimately deception, Soul Masters can use soul power to shake off this influence if they want to…"

Hearing Gu Yue Na speak like a food connoisseur, the work staff showed an embarrassed expression, "This is a technology exhibition, not a food exhibition."

Huo Yuhao chuckled and sent a voice transmission to Gu Yue Na and the Snow Empress, "I'll make them for you when we get back."

The Snow Empress smiled gently, and Gu Yue Na was about to say something when a familiar voice came from the side.

"Leaving texture aside, in terms of technology, it fuses Space Compression and the Spirit Pagoda's unique Spirit Being technology, with great development prospects. I even want to talk to the creator. If Tactile Deception could be added to Taste Deception, perhaps the current texture limitations could be broken through."

An elderly figure walked over here, looking at Huo Yuhao and the other two, smiling as he evaluated.

With his Spiritual Power, he could naturally see through Huo Yuhao's disguise that wasn't using full strength, but since the three of them clearly wanted to participate in the ceremony as ordinary people, he naturally wouldn't expose them; he only nodded slightly to the Snow Empress to show respect.

"President Yi?"

Huo Yuhao was somewhat surprised, "You've come so early?"

"To give the Spirit Pagoda some support, and by the way to look at the Spirit Pagoda's technology exhibition. My hall brother has also come." Yi Hongchen pointed in a certain direction and smiled, "It's rare for us two old bones to come relax at a celebration like this."

Huo Yuhao looked in the direction he pointed and saw Wang Hongchen testing one of the devices at an exhibit stand.

It was a Spirit Ball.

Because of suggestions from some Soul Masters, the Spirit Pagoda also modified the Spirit Balls; on the previous basis, they developed even more functions and uses, and even colors.

Such as Red Blazing Balls that can attract fire-type Spirit Beings and make fire-type Spirit Beings feel more comfortable, Dark Balls for Darkness Attribute Spirit Beings, and so on.

Hmm, on the path of Spirit Being Pokemon, they've walked further and further…

How to put it, congratulations or what?

On the side, Yi Hongchen also took a cookie, and after tasting it, smiled, "Sure enough, it's a wonderful flavor; placed in some secret research institutes, or armies guarding the borders, it would be a comfort."

The work staff smiled, "As long as you like it, would you like to try again?"

Yi Hongchen waved his hand, walked to beside Huo Yuhao and the other two, and sighed, "Soul Rings being replaced by Spirit Beings is something that will inevitably happen with the changes of history; resources are always not durable. If they always followed the Ancient Method, sooner or later Soul Masters would perish in history; the appearance of Spirit Beings avoided this from happening, but in my opinion, the value of Spirit Beings is far more than just this."

"The Spirit Pagoda's Spirit Beings are countless; researchers gain inspiration from these Spirit Beings, and the Soul Tools they design can always bring people unexpected surprises. Regarding this, I'm quite envious, and even thought about retiring to the Spirit Pagoda after retirement to study Spirit Beings."

"If you're truly willing to come, we'll definitely give you the highest standard treatment." Huo Yuhao said, "However, Hall Master Wang Hongchen probably wouldn't allow it."

"I'm the President of the Mecha Master Association; if I retire and want to come to the Spirit Pagoda to research, what does that have to do with the Spirit Forge Hall Master?"

Yi Hongchen smiled and shook his head, "Alright, let's not talk about these uncertain things for now. I came over first to say hello to a few of you, and second to ask His Excellency about something."

Saying this, his gaze turned toward the Snow Empress, "For today's Spirit Ice Ceremony, I don't know if Holy Spirit Crowned will participate? I have something I want to ask her." The Snow Empress's eyes flickered slightly, and she shook her head.

"I don't know about that either, after all, strictly speaking, she isn't a member of the Spirit Pagoda. And you know her wish; if there's a patient in her hands, she will never abandon the other party. Whether she participates in the ceremony depends entirely on what she encounters on the way."

Hearing this, Yi Hongchen smiled helplessly, "Indeed it is so; I almost forgot that person's style. I hope Holy Spirit Douluo can come this time."

After saying this, Yi Hongchen looked at Wang Hongchen in the distance who had finished visiting, "We plan to go to the Sixth Floor to visit the History Exhibition Area; do you all want to go together?"

Huo Yuhao fell into silence.

History Exhibition Area? Are you sure it's not unofficial history? By the way, you Mingde Hall people already have enough unofficial history, right, and you still come to the Spirit Pagoda to look? (Wang Hongchen: Considering Mingde Hall has too much unofficial history, it's necessary to come to the Spirit Pagoda to see the official history; what's the problem?)

The Snow Empress glanced at Huo Yuhao and politely declined, "No need; we plan to go see other places first."

Speaking of the history of Spirit Ice Douluo, no one knows it better than her and Huo Yuhao. Going to the History Exhibition Area… was just going to see unofficial history; they had already savored enough of that stuff, and neither she nor Huo Yuhao had any interest in going to see it.

"Then we'll meet again on the First Floor during the worship ceremony."

Yi Hongchen nodded slightly, then turned and left.

……

Yi Hongchen and Wang Hongchen were the earliest faction representatives to arrive; as time passed, more and more representatives gathered at the Spirit Pagoda.

The War God Hall's First War God Hao Ri Douluo, Shrek Academy's Chi Long Douluo, Federation Councilors, the Blacksmith Association…

By the time Xu Xiaoyan had walked a round of the celebration and met up with her companions on the Spirit Pagoda's first floor, what she saw was a group of big shots who had already arrived here before the worship ceremony, and were conversing with Spirit Pagoda high-ranking officials Qian Gu Dong Feng, Xiong Jun, Leng Yaozhu, Snow Empress, and the others.

As for them, the younger generation, they could only stand at a distance and observe.

Xu Xiaoyan stood at the outer perimeter of the crowd, her gaze passing through layer upon layer of figures, landing on that group of extraordinary big shots in the center, and she clicked her tongue: "This celebration's influence is even greater than I imagined."

"You don't even look at whose grand ceremony this is commemorating." Xie Xie wore an air of basking in reflected glory. "That's the First Generation Tower Master who created the Spirit Soul Technology — having this kind of influence is only natural, right?"

Wang Jinxi nodded in agreement while looking at Huo Yuhao, whose expression was strange. "Yuhao, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, just a slight feeling of emotion in my heart."

Huo Yuhao shook his head, and began sizing up the surrounding situation.

Gu Rachel, Ling Zichen, Ji Wufeng, and the others were also here. Upon seeing him, Ling Zichen and Ji Wufeng's reactions were quite normal — one nodded in greeting, the other was very excited. Only Gu Rachel… her eyes were somewhat evasive.

This was absolutely abnormal. Based on Huo Yuhao's understanding of her, she should be like Xiong Jun right now, looking at him with an expression of great interest.

Just how many guilty things has she done? What have you been busy with lately, Miss Gu Rachel?

"This Is how many guilty conscience matters you've done? What have you been busy with lately, Miss Gu Rachel?"

"Jin Xi, Xiao Yan, and I ran into Teacher Luo earlier." Zhang Yangzi's voice interrupted Huo Yuhao's train of thought. "I originally thought it would be the Xiao Yao Tower Master coming to attend the celebration."

Gu Yue Na explained in a flat tone: "If all Branch Tower Masters gathered, the impact would be too great, so basically they all sent people they trust to participate. Situations where a Tower Master like Xiong Jun comes personally are actually rare."

Now that Evil Soul Masters have appeared again, if all Tower Masters left their jurisdictions, it would be hard to guarantee the Holy Spirit Cult wouldn't fish in troubled waters; naturally it's impossible for all of them to come.

Xiong Jun naturally understands this point as well.

It's just that seeing Di Tian and the others actually didn't come personally to pay respects, he still felt some regret.

The Spirit Pagoda high-ranking officials who rushed to participate in the ceremony today were actually already quite numerous, but what Xiong Jun hoped for most was still for the soul beasts who knew Huo Yuhao's identity to come personally.

Why didn't you come? Is watching Ling Bing's joke not good? Or are you worried Ling Bing will settle accounts after autumn?

What's there to be afraid of?

Although the Master's elbow turns outward a bit, she surely wouldn't just watch us get beaten by Ling Bing, right?

Xiong Jun secretly sighed, scanned the scene, and his gaze finally landed on Huo Yuhao. Suddenly he grinned, and his rough voice, amplified by soul power, spread throughout the entire hall: "Everyone, taking advantage of the fact that the worship ceremony hasn't started yet, let me introduce someone."

He took large strides to Huo Yuhao's front, and under the surprised gazes of the crowd, he clapped an arm around Huo Yuhao's shoulder. "This is our Spirit Pagoda's next successor — Huo Yuhao!"

Leng Yaozhu and Qian Gu Dong Feng's brows and eyes twitched in unison.

He strode up to Huo Yuhao, and amid everyone's surprised Gaze, he clapped an arm around Huo Yuhao's Shoulder, "This one is our Spirit Pagoda's next successor — Huo Yuhao!"

Leng Yaozhu's gaze subconsciously turned toward the Snow Empress, whose expression was cold and clear. Seeing she had no reaction, she could only withdraw her gaze and watch the subsequent developments.

Even Huo Yuhao's teacher didn't say anything, so she had even less standing.

And the various faction representatives clearly had no small interest in Huo Yuhao. After Xiong Jun pulled him out, they revealed friendly smiles and scrutinized him carefully.

With this look, several people revealed expressions of astonishment. Hao Ri Douluo even exclaimed in surprise: "Soul Emperor?"

Unlike Wang Hongchen and Yi Hongchen who often met with Huo Yuhao, many people here were meeting Huo Yuhao for the first time. Coupled with the fact that Huo Yuhao usually lived in seclusion, for a moment everyone was astonished at his cultivation progress.

A thirteen-year-old Soul Emperor… this is not often seen. More so, Huo Yuhao also possesses powerful Spiritual Power and excellent Sub-occupation capabilities — to say he is unprecedented is not an overstatement.

Hao Ri Douluo narrowed his eyes, his gaze blazing like a torch as he scrutinized Huo Yuhao, as if wanting to see through his bottom line. Shrek Academy's Chi Long Douluo, on the other hand, frowned slightly, feeling uncomfortable all over.

Although the details are unknown, Huo Yuhao definitely went to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well yesterday. Now his aura is showing externally — clearly he had a major breakthrough not long ago. This cultivation of his probably also has a share of Immortal Herb's credit… it's all Cai Yue'er's fault, this prodigal child, making me even more embarrassed at the Spirit Pagoda!

Huo Yuhao glanced at the smiling Xiong Jun, took a deep breath, and calmly met everyone's gaze, nodding slightly: "Junior Huo Yuhao, honored by seniors' deep affection, granted the Spirit Transmission name. As for cultivation, it's merely a fortunate breakthrough, not worth mentioning."

"Fortunate?" Hao Ri Douluo couldn't help but laugh. "If a thirteen-year-old Soul Emperor is 'fortunate', then all Soul Masters in the world can commit suicide in shame."

"That's right. As the Spirit Pagoda's next successor, one cannot be overly modest."

Xiong Jun grinned. "Here, I have a proposal. Let Huo Yuhao worship the Spirit Ice Douluo first, with us as witnesses. I wonder what everyone thinks? Seeing such an outstanding junior, with cultivation and Soul Tools advancing side by side, someone similar to himself, the Spirit Ice Douluo, even under the spring, would be quite comforted, right."

Huo Yuhao's eyelid twitched, his eyes reflecting Xiong Jun's appearance, cold air surging in his heart.

This anger in his heart… how can it be released?

"Not Wrong, as the Spirit Pagoda's next successor, one must not be overly modest."

Xiong Jun grinned, "Here, I have a proposal. Let Huo Yuhao pay respects to Spirit Ice Douluo first, with us as witnesses. I wonder what everyone thinks? Seeing such an outstanding junior, with cultivation and Soul Tools advancing together, someone similar to himself, Spirit Ice Douluo would feel comforted even in the underworld, right?"

Huo Yuhao's eyelid twitched, Xiong Jun's figure reflected in his eyes, Cold Air spreading out in his heart.

This anger in his heart... how could it be released?

End of Chapter