Chapter 195: Settling Accounts After Autumn and the Guests from Star Luo (Four Thousand)

Huo Yuhao used his ability to have Spirit Ice Douluo, the faith power of the Spirit Pagoda? After collecting faith power for many years, the Spirit Pagoda intended to begin the next step of its plan, further annotating the most outstanding successor in history to help him ascend to godhood?

After Holy Spirit Douluo handed the contact method to Huo Yuhao, her thoughts continued to churn.

It was not that her imagination was wild; it was simply that once she connected the information she knew, she arrived at such a speculation.

Two years ago, creating momentum for Huo Yuhao was the most high-profile event in the Spirit Pagoda's ten thousand years, and the Spirit Pagoda had collected so much faith power, so it must be useful.

But in Holy Spirit Douluo's view, if faith power were used to help a Soul Master break through the limit of God Rank, that would be the best choice, and also the choice most likely to be made by all Soul Master powers.

So now, a person of peerless talent who could use faith power had appeared, and she was the next successor of the Spirit Pagoda; handing these faith powers to her to break through God Rank was obviously not impossible.

As for how the Spirit Pagoda's method of collecting faith power came about... that did not matter, though Holy Spirit Douluo also had a speculation.

That was very likely left behind by Spirit Ice Douluo!

After all, Spirit Ice Douluo had created the Spirit Soul Contract, such a transcendent thing that still cannot be solved to this day, and the Spirit Pagoda was also established by him; if the technology of collecting faith power was left by him, then it was not strange.

Just like that, Holy Spirit Douluo, through an erroneous thought process, arrived at the answer closest to the truth.

Namely, Spirit Ice Douluo left behind the means to collect faith power—the Spirit Pagoda collects faith power—the Spirit Pagoda discovers a successor who can use these faith powers, preparing to carry out the "God Creation" plan.

In Holy Spirit Douluo's view, this was the most reasonable speculation. If Huo Yuhao knew her thought process, he would also exclaim in admiration—although it was a bit inferior to Lan Fuzi's, her imagination was still quite large, worthy of admiration.

Holy Spirit Douluo always had a gentle smile on her face: "I haven't found a disciple yet; it's rare to see a Soul Master similar to me, and I also want to leave behind some inheritance. Don't worry about disturbing me."

Huo Yuhao, upon hearing this, was unsure whether it was the other party's sincere words or mere politeness, but in the end, he did not refuse.

"I am honored by Your Excellency's regard."

"No need for courtesy."

Holy Spirit Douluo, seeing that she had achieved her goal, bid farewell and left with a gentle smile.

Gu Yue Na watched Holy Spirit Douluo's departing back, slightly furrowed her brow, turned to look at Huo Yuhao, and transmitted via sound: "Yuhao, how much do you think she noticed?"

She specifically mentioned faith power and even said she wanted to teach Yuhao... this Holy Spirit Douluo had obviously discovered something.

It was just unknown whether she suspected Huo Yuhao's identity issue or had other guesses.

Speaking of which, she hadn't noticed faith power on Huo Yuhao before either; after all, he was currently in a state similar to re-cultivation, and before mobilizing his former power, she also found it difficult to discover that kind of power helpful even to the God Realm.

However, just now Holy Spirit Douluo reminded her, she used a bit of a method, and indeed saw the faith power on Huo Yuhao, feeling somewhat emotional in her heart.

The means left by Yuhao ten thousand years ago... really quite a lot. Digging into Yuhao's secrets bit by bit like this seems quite interesting?

Huo Yuhao slightly shook his head: "The functions of faith power are numerous; because of the convenience of her martial soul, she comprehended some of its rules in advance, but in the end, there are places she doesn't understand. Half-understanding may lead to seemingly plausible but wrong conclusions."

He himself dared not say he fully understood faith power; Holy Spirit Douluo merely relied on it to raise her soul power, and was still far from understanding faith power, so she could not confirm her speculation. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used such a method to probe.

As the night deepened, those participating in the ceremony gradually left, and the various representatives who had come to Huo Yuhao's side and conversed with him had also left.

Just as Huo Yuhao intended to return with Gu Yue Na and Snow Empress, Ling Zichen walked over: "It seems being a successor isn't that easy."

"You're not here to make fun of me, are you?" Huo Yuhao said with a smile.

"I don't have time to do such boring things; I'm just here to give you a gift. Don't misunderstand, it's a thank-you gift for saving me and my parents before." Ling Zichen tidied the stray hair by her ear, took out a set of records from her storage ring, and handed them to Huo Yuhao.

"No need to be so polite." Huo Yuhao glanced at the records, but still accepted them: "By the way, do you know what Gu Ruiqiu has been doing at the headquarters these past two days?"

"Gu Ruiqiu?"

Ling Zichen was stunned: "I'm not too clear about that, but my friend should know."

"Please ask for me." Huo Yuhao smiled: "I want to know if she has gone to organize the library."

Gu Yue Na slightly tilted her head, looking at him with confusion.

Organize the library?

The night deepened, and those participating in the ceremony gradually left the venue.

Gu Ruiqiu also returned to her doorway, hesitating whether to go in.

"Good grief, how can there be so many? Just how many did those guys write back then? Cleaning up still hasn't ended by now, what should be done afterward? If that guy finds out..."

Thinking of this, Gu Ruiqiu secretly sighed, and still walked into the doorway.

At least for now, that guy Huo Yuhao shouldn't have discovered anything.

The house was pitch black, with only the moonlight from outside the window pouring in, casting blurry outlines of the furniture.

However, after Gu Ruiqiu stepped into the room, the Soul Guidance Sensor Lamp immediately lit up, illuminating the entire room brightly.

"Back?"

Huo Yuhao's voice suddenly rang out, startling Gu Ruiqiu.

Gu Ruiqiu trembled all over, and the key in her hand fell to the ground with a "clack." She hurriedly bent down to pick it up, and by the lamplight saw Huo Yuhao coming down from upstairs.

"You... why haven't you slept yet?"

Huo Yuhao did not answer immediately, but just gazed at her, touching his chin and asked: "Am I that scary? You are the little princess of Star Dou; in the past, when I taught you, I convinced you with reason, and never hit or scolded you."

"Or is it because you feel guilty?"

"I didn't do anything guilty, what is there to feel guilty about?"

Gu Ruiqiu showed an expression of righteous indignation on her face: "Just now it was just you suddenly appearing that scared me."

Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, took out a book, looked at the name on it, and read aloud: "You ask me why I haven't rested yet, right? The reason is related to this book, 'The Untold Story of Ling Bing and Di Tian'; just seeing the title, one can imagine the content."

Gu Ruiqiu widened her beautiful eyes, feeling somewhat apprehensive in her heart, and forced herself to speak calmly:

"Who wrote this book?"

"I don't know either; maybe it was written by someone who has opinions about Di Tian and me. As an unofficial history, it's also a very bizarre record."

Huo Yuhao clicked his tongue in wonder: "However, this book is quite old; it should have been written by someone from ten thousand years ago. Who do you think this person is? The first generation members of the Spirit Pagoda still recognize me quite well, so there's no need to write such unofficial history. More so, they even dare to involve Di Tian in it... I can only think of one person."

Gu Ruiqiu moved her gaze away: "You think I did it?"

Gu Yue Na appeared behind Gu Ruiqiu at some point and suddenly spoke: "Rachel, don't quibble anymore; we've heard others say that you've been helping organize the library recently, and those history books from ten thousand years ago. Yuhao and I went to find a few to look at, and discovered many strange unofficial histories about Yuhao... related to you, right? Is this book also written by you?"

Gu Ruiqiu was startled by this sudden voice, gave a shiver, abruptly turned around, and saw Gu Yue Na looking at her, holding another yellowed book in her hand—

"The Romantic Affairs of the Spirit Pagoda's Founder"

"Sister Na... cough, Master, you too..."

Gu Ruiqiu's voice was clearly weak, her gaze wandering uncertainly.

Huo Yuhao's brows rose slightly. "You have an opinion of me, that doesn't surprise me. I didn't expect you'd drag Di Tian into it too. Is it because Di Tian agreed to let me teach you?"

Gu Yue Na flipped through the book in her hand, her brows furrowing tighter. "Rachel, explain?"

What is all this content? So many women who had good relations with Yuhao ten thousand years ago?

Fake, it's all definitely fake!

Gu Ruiqiu's face reddened. She had originally wanted to struggle a bit, but seeing the two's certain expressions, she stammered:

"That... ten thousand years ago someone came to ask my opinion, saying they wanted to record history about the Spirit Ice Douluo, so I just said a few words offhand, but I really didn't expect they'd end up writing these things." "If you hadn't added oil and vinegar, they wouldn't dare write such messy nonsense."

Gu Yue Na looked at the book in her hand... her mood inexplicably irritable.

And thinking this was something Gu Ruiqiu had someone write, her gaze toward the other party also carried a trace of scrutiny.

This girl understands human culture too well, poisoned too deeply.

Compared to Gu Yue Na, Huo Yuhao instead flipped through it with great interest, still fairly calm.

"The writing's not bad, just the content is too absurd. Wonder what expression Di Tian would make if he saw this 'The Story Spirit Ice and Di Tian Had to Tell' — one can almost imagine."

Gu Ruiqiu clearly felt a threatening implication. Huo Yuhao's words, to her ears, carried quite a "you don't want Di Tian to know about this book, do you?" feeling.

"So, what do you want to do? Those books weren't written by me to begin with, inside there's also your disciple Su Tong's, friends' oral biographies..."

Gu Ruiqiu sighed in resignation: "If you really want to pursue it, it's already too late. Most of them are already dead."

Huo Yuhao's expression collected, he was silent a moment before revealing a faint smile. "The one wanting to pursue it isn't me, but Sister Na."

What's already happened, there's nothing to pursue. But Sister Na's side... really needs such an opportunity.

Gu Yue Na looked at Huo Yuhao in surprise, their gazes meeting, and just then heard Huo Yuhao's transmission.

"Rare chance to clean her up. Think of her smug expression when she called you little sister. This time is a great chance to make her restrain herself a bit afterwards." Huo Yuhao revealed a black-bellied smile.

Gu Yue Na blinked, then likewise revealed a kindly smile looking at Gu Ruiqiu. "Right, the one wanting to pursue it is me. Yuhao and Di Tian's are both in there. In the future when you're dissatisfied with me, will you still write me into books?"

The soul spirits in the Spiritual Sea let out a sigh of emotion at this scene.

These two... are becoming more and more alike.

Gu Ruiqiu: "Master, how could this be? I absolutely wouldn't dare! And these are all old matters from years past..."

"Sister Na."

Gu Yue Na called this address faintly. "Even these four words you can call out, what else is there you wouldn't dare?"

"That was to help you conceal your identity..."

Gu Ruiqiu watched Gu Yue Na's expression gradually turning cold, stopped her words, was silent a moment, then laughed dryly: "I still have to prepare for tomorrow's ceremony, I'll go rest first... Master, no!!!"

A strange cry from Gu Ruiqiu rang out in the room.

Facts proved, the sister's suppression of the younger sister was the result under Gu Yue Na's indulgence. If truly arguing status, it's still Gu Yue Na who's higher.

Huo Yuhao watched their horseplay, laughing and shaking his head, put away the books.

Although the content inside was objectionable, these books are also "relics" left by companions from ten thousand years ago, so preserve them.

The second day, the third day's Spirit Ice Ceremony was still lively. More and more people gathered in Mingdu.

Huo Yuhao, as Spirit Transmitting Envoy Candidate and Next Spirit Transmitter, was once again forced to do business, contributing a splendid exhibition match for the ceremony, and kicked off the Spirit Soul Contract activity and the final worship ceremony.

Spirit Pagoda fifth floor Xiong Jun watched the last soul spirit making a choice on the plaza, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze.

The contract activity is still the best to watch. For this activity, the Spirit Pagoda even took out some Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirits. Those Soul Masters from various major forces, to gain these soul spirits' acknowledgment, used every trick in the book —

Some displayed their own strength.

Some promised to make them their family's Ancestor.

And also used various rare treasures to tempt them.

The plaza was extraordinarily lively, cheers and exclamations rising and falling in succession.

Every time Xiong Jun saw this, he couldn't help but secretly sigh — they used to not know how to manage themselves. Look, how popular they are now?

"Next is the worship ceremony everyone participates in together. You're not going?"

Xiong Jun looked toward Huo Yuhao at the side, who was using a Soul Guidance Light Screen.

The third day evening, a Spirit Ice Douluo statue would be erected on the plaza. The arrived soul spirits, humans, and soul beasts would conduct the final worship ceremony as the ceremony's closing.

"Before going, I have something to tell you. I need you to assist me in researching Heavenly Tribulation."

Huo Yuhao put away the Soul Guidance Light Screen, looked toward Xiong Jun's direction, smiled.

Xiong Jun blanked. "What meaning?"

"I believe Heavenly Tribulation can be avoided, but to research the principles within, a soul beast is needed as an assistant. And I thought carefully — it seems only you are most suitable."

Huo Yuhao looked at Xiong Jun's face gradually darkening, tone gentle. "You yourself are a Saint Craftsman. Researching the God Craftsman Method will draw Heavenly Tribulation. But you just crossed the five-hundred-thousand-year threshold, still far from the next six-hundred-thousand-year Great Heavenly Tribulation. You can definitely pass it. You're the best assistant. Di Tian won't do — his confidence in passing tribulation isn't great."

"Your meaning is, let me practice Heavenly Forging, actively go get struck by lightning?"

Xiong Jun stared fixedly at Huo Yuhao, heart pounding in fear.

Revenge doesn't need to be this ruthless, right, brother?

Huo Yuhao laughed and stood, walking toward the plaza below. "Sister Na already agreed. You just accept your fate. Rest assured, unlike Teacher Zhenhua, I'll give you very long rest periods."

This is official business, how could it be revenge?

Xiong Jun stood in place, bear face twitching. Half a moment later he squeezed out: "... Huo Yuhao, you brat are ruthless enough!"

He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and followed.

No good. Later I'll find Master to talk. He shed blood for Star Dou, exerted effort. Can't treat this old bear like this!

If really making him participate in research... at least call Bi Ji too!

The two arrived at the plaza. The worship ceremony was already prepared. A huge Spirit Ice Douluo statue stood erect in the center, surrounded by soul beasts, soul spirits, and human Soul Masters. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Qian Gu Dong Feng stood before the statue, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his low voice carrying across the full venue: "Today, we gather here to worship Spirit Ice Douluo, remembering his contributions to peace between soul beasts and humans."

Roar!

Voice Just Fell, the soul beasts and soul spirits around the Square Surroundings all roared in response, their voices low and solemn.

Qian Gu Dong Feng bowed first, his hands clasped before his chest, his voice low and powerful:

"Spirit Ice Douluo above, we juniors remember your immortal achievements for peace on the Continent. May your will endure forever, protecting soul masters and soul beasts generation after generation."

Along With his voice falling, the soul masters on the square bowed in unison, the soul beasts also lowering their heads, emitting low whimpers to express their deepest respect. High-rank spirits levitated in Midair, soft light sprinkling down, shining together with the ice-blue radiance flowing on the statue, like a miracle descending.

……

Time passed swiftly, and five months had passed since the Spirit Ice Ceremony. The Continent's situation still appeared calm on the surface, and under such circumstances, Tianhai City welcomed a group of special visitors.

Morning mist enveloped the Spirit Tool Harbor of Tianhai City like a light gauze, covering all scenery in a layer of hazy gray-blue. The sea breeze carried a salty fishy aura across the dock, fluttering the flags of moored ships, and also blew away some of the mist, revealing a black giant ship slowly approaching on the sea surface.

Standing on the dock, the official members of Tianhai City had solemn expressions.

"Are they finally here? The Spirit Tool Delegation of the Star Luo Federation."

Just two months ago, Star Luo suddenly applied to the Federation for a diplomatic exchange, the Federation agreed, and now, after two months of sea voyage, the "guests" of the Star Luo Federation have finally arrived at their former homeland—the Douluo Continent!

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