Chapter 202: The Struggle Between the New and Old Spirit Pagoda (Four Thousand)

Watching Ning Fengzhi rise and leave, Zhenhua looked toward Xiong Jun at his side. "Tower Master Xiong Jun, how much do you believe?"

Xiong Jun looked at Huo Yuhao. "Eighty percent. At least regarding Qilin Douluo's experiences, there's basically no problem. My disciple's father is named Tang Ziran. Although he's a federal mecha designer, he indeed comes from Star Luo."

He had heard Wu Lin say that his own parents had been targeted by evil soul masters. Now knowing the relationship between Tang Ziran and Qilin Douluo, Xiong Jun couldn't help but form a conjecture in his heart.

Perhaps the reason Tang Ziran and his wife were targeted by evil soul masters was... the Dark Qilin.

Zhenhua subconsciously frowned. "So you're saying that Ning Fengzhi came specifically for you and me?"

"That possibility exists." Xiong Jun stood up. "But Star Luo's intelligence cannot be ignored either. Your Excellency Zhenhua, what do you plan to do?"

"According to Star Luo's plan, the personnel participating in the exchange will stay in Star Luo for as long as a year or so. Sister Na and Yuhao, Tang Wulin are all your Spirit Pagoda people. Although the culprit who attacked me is related to Star Luo, finding the culprit is not as important as the safety of the younger generation."

Zhenhua shook his head. "Moreover, with my strength going to Star Luo, I might even become a weakness you need to protect. So whether to participate or not, let's see what you Spirit Pagoda decides."

"I need to consider it, and communicate with the other Tower Masters... but most likely we will participate."

Xiong Jun glanced at Gu Yue Na and Huo Yuhao.

Regardless, these two would definitely go to the Star Luo Continent. Then going along with Ning Fengzhi's plan would be best. The key is Wu Lin's side... that's a bit troublesome.

Need to talk with Tang Ziran and his wife.

After obtaining intelligence from Ning Fengzhi, Xiong Jun and Zhenhua began to get busy.

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na didn't disturb them, left the office, and immediately received an unexpected invitation.

"Are the two of you free now? The Tian Dou City Chief Executive held a banquet to entertain us delegation members. Miss Dai Yun'er wants to invite the two of you to participate together."

Lin Yuhan stood at the corridor corner, holding two gilded invitation cards in her hand, a polite smile on her face but some awkwardness in her heart.

In terms of status, these two were not inferior to Miss Dai Yun'er. Her being so formal was absolutely fine. But having just challenged the Blacksmith Association, now coming to deliver invitations, she herself felt her face burning.

Had she known it would turn out like this, she shouldn't have told Miss Dai Yun'er about Huo Yuhao's presence here just now.

Gu Yue Na frowned upon hearing this.

Dai Yun'er? The Star Luo Dai Family? When did she get involved with Yuhao?

Huo Yuhao glanced indifferently at Lin Yuhan, shook his head slightly. "Sorry, we're not interested."

Finished speaking, he didn't linger, directly walking toward the outside of the Blacksmith Association.

Dai Luoli... because of a debt of gratitude, Huo Yuhao didn't kill the other party, but instead through the Spirit Pagoda gave the other party some convenience. But the grievances from ten thousand years ago had long since scattered with the dust. The current Star Luo Dai Family had no relationship with him whatsoever.

Lin Yuhan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, thought for a moment, then still said in a low tone:

"Huo Yuhao Student's martial soul is the same as Miss Dai Yun'er's. The same blue eyes, the same proficiency in spiritual power. Although Miss Dai Yun'er is somewhat inferior to you, she currently only has four-ring cultivation, yet her spiritual power has already approached the Spirit Abyss Realm. That's why the young miss is interested in you."

To confirm whether the martial soul is the same one, with the Soul Master World's current research on martial souls, it's not difficult at all. Basically every power has summarized the martial souls that have appeared on the Continent. That's also why there's the evaluation of unique martial souls.

So-called uniqueness refers to martial souls that have only appeared once in Soul Master history. Shrek Academy's Inner Court Senior Brother Lan Muzi possesses such a martial soul.

Of course, Lin Yuhan didn't know this matter. But she knew the Spirit Pagoda First Generation Tower Master's martial soul possessed uniqueness, and no similar martial soul has appeared to this day.

And the Spirit Eye Martial Soul does not possess uniqueness. Huo Yuhao and Dai Yun'er also possess so many similar characteristics. So confirming whether it's the same martial soul really isn't difficult.

When Huo Yuhao was four-ringed he was at Spirit Abyss Realm. Miss Dai Yun'er is at Spirit Sea Realm peak, approaching Spirit Abyss.

Because of the Spiritual Detection soul skill, Miss Dai Yun'er is currently a Sixth-class Manufacturer. Huo Yuhao at this time is dual-profession seventh-level. He probably also has a similar Spiritual Detection soul skill.

Although thinking this way is somewhat disrespectful, in Lin Yuhan's view, Dai Yun'er is like a weakened version of Huo Yuhao. Similar to this degree... it can no longer be described as coincidence.

"Huo Yuhao Student, aren't you curious..."

Lin Yuhan's words cut off abruptly, as if an invisible hand had seized her throat. She saw Huo Yuhao turn back. In those ice-blue eyes, a faint, suffocating pressure emanated.

"I said, no interest."

Lin Yuhan forced a smile but couldn't conceal the shock in her eyes. She hurriedly saluted and took her leave. "Alright, I understand. Sorry to have disturbed you."

After her figure disappeared at the corridor's end, the golden light in Huo Yuhao's eyes gradually faded.

Seeing this, Gu Yue Na said softly. "Yuhao, do you really dislike the Dai Family?"

"Grievances are settled. Nothing to say. Neither liking nor disliking applies."

"Is that so..."

Looking at Huo Yuhao's calm expression, Gu Yue Na's heart settled slightly. "That Dai Yun'er's martial soul is the same as yours. Yuhao, what do you think?"

From Lin Yuhan's account, in every aspect of achievement, that Dai Yun'er is like Yuhao's alt account.

Age not much different from them, not a re-cultivated soul master herself, yet spiritual power already approaching Spirit Abyss Realm... This shows the Spirit Eye is indeed a top-tier Spirit Attribute Body Martial Soul. For spiritual power enhancement, it's simply terrifying.

"Her martial soul and my martial soul, from the essence, are already not the same." Huo Yuhao shook his head. "Of course, I prefer the current Spirit Eye Martial Soul."

The original work's Spirit Eye Martial Soul origin has two theories.

The original body early on always said Spirit Eye was a product of martial soul mutation. Late stage it changed to inherited from mother. But the martial soul second awakening and Dai Yun'er two examples basically completely refuted the latter theory.

The White Tiger Martial Soul's full name is Evil Eye White Tiger. Eyes born with dual pupils is its characteristic. After the original body's martial soul second awakening, it possessed the White Tiger Martial Soul's Evil Eye characteristic. And Dai Yun'er is even Twin Martial Souls — Spirit Eye and Netherworld Spirit Cat. Clearly showing Spirit Eye Martial Soul and White Tiger Martial Soul are inextricably linked.

Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why he didn't cultivate Spirit Eye Martial Soul as main ten thousand years ago, underwent second awakening, and ten thousand years later chose to fuse Necromancy Martial Soul into Spirit Eye Martial Soul during second awakening.

Having White Tiger Duke's Mansion bloodline he can accept. But that dual pupil thing... he instinctively feels some resistance.

"Alright, what Dai Yun'er's martial soul is doesn't matter."

Huo Yuhao looked toward the direction of Tianhai City. "After a while we have to travel far. Don't know when we'll return. Let's go say goodbye to everyone."

The distance between Star Luo Continent and Douluo Continent is extremely far. Just the round trip takes half a year or so. And how much time Dragon Valley exploration will take is also an unknown.

This long journey, we won't be back for a good while.

..."What did you say? They refused?"

Dai Yun'er stood in the room arranged for them by the Tian Dou City Chief Executive, holding a Soul Guide Communication Device in her hand, brows tightly locked. She had thought that relying on the delegation membership and her own status, inviting Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na to participate in the banquet should be no problem. However, the news from the other end of the communication device made her feel unexpected.

"Miss Dai Yun'er, Mr. Huo Yuhao clearly expressed no interest in the banquet, and his attitude was extremely firm." Lin Yuhan's voice came from the communication device, carrying a trace of helplessness and awkwardness.

Dai Yun'er was silent for a moment, rapidly pondering in her heart. She knew Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na's identities were extraordinary, especially Huo Yuhao. The other party was the Spirit Pagoda's next Tower Master Successor. If he truly didn't want to come, she had no way.

She pouted. "Then forget it. You all come back. If there's a chance later, we'll talk again."

And what Dai Yun'er didn't expect was, until the time to return to the Star Luo Continent arrived, she only then had the opportunity to see Huo Yuhao.

Along with the Star Luo Delegation traveling everywhere, the leaders of the four great powers headed by the Spirit Pagoda and the Federal Chairman all learned of Ning Fengzhi's plan and responded one after another.

Among them, Shrek Academy, which has always had dealings with Star Luo, was the most supportive of this plan.

If through this exchange activity and cooperation, the sword-drawn, bow-bent atmosphere between the two continents could be completely eliminated, letting the dawn of peace truly shine on every corner of the Douluo Continent, that would be the situation Shrek Academy most hoped to see.

So they rapidly arranged the personnel and team leaders for the exchange activity through a series of "competitions" such as the class promotion tournament.

Inside the Sea God Pavilion, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Yun Ming's gaze fell on Duo Qing Douluo Zang Xin, and he said in a deep voice: "Duo Qing, this exchange activity will be led by you. The Holy Spirit Cult has lain dormant for ten thousand years, the power they have secretly accumulated cannot be underestimated; you must act with utmost caution."

Zang Xin nodded slightly, a trace of sharpness flashing in his eyes: "Pavilion Master rest assured, I will ensure this trip is absolutely foolproof."

Yun Ming pondered for a moment, then said: "From my understanding of Qian Gu Dong Feng and the others, after learning that Shrek is led by you, they probably will not dispatch Limit Douluo-level powerhouses to participate — at least not openly. After all, too much top-grade combat power entering Star Luo would instead easily startle the snake. Therefore, you will very likely become the only Limit Douluo on the surface, and the pressure on your shoulders is not small."

Zang Xin smiled faintly, his tone steady:

"No matter; soldiers come, generals block; water comes, earth dams. As long as the Holy Spirit Cult dares show their heads, I'll make them have come but not return."

At the same time, Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.

On the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda soaring into the clouds, a sea of clouds churned outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, while the interior was enveloped in a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

Qian Gu Dong Feng stood with hands behind his back, his deep gaze fixed on the huge soul guidance screen before him. The screen was divided into dozens of small split-screens, each displaying the figure of a Spirit Pagoda high-ranking official.

"The Federation side has agreed to this exchange plan; Shrek Academy has already begun preparing for this exchange activity. Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy has also contacted me, intending to have Spirit Pagoda disciples studying at the academy participate; I think we can agree. What are your opinions?"

The Holy Spirit Cult's Dark Qilin concerns Tower Master Xiong Jun's disciple and Divine Craftsman Zhenhua; the Spirit Pagoda knowing the relevant intelligence, whether from sentiment or reason, must respond — only the participating personnel and form of participation are selectable.

In a silence-filled atmosphere, Di Tian spoke first.

"Acceptable; doing so conforms to the Spirit Pagoda's consistent modus operandi, but who do you plan to send as team leader?"

"I plan to send Soul Envoy Zhao to go."

Di Tian and Qian Gu Dong Feng looked at each other, nodding slightly.

And since Di Tian agreed, the others naturally would not have opinions.

However, there was indeed someone who felt uneasy about the cause of this exchange activity.

Leng Yaozhu frowned, "Esteemed colleagues, are you not worried this matter is a Star Luo Continent conspiracy? According to the Star Luo Delegation's disclosure, the time our dispatched personnel arrive at Star Luo happens to coincide with their Continental Soul Master Academy Tournament there, plus the Holy Spirit Cult — do you not feel it is very similar to a certain event ten thousand years ago?"

Different from their Douluo Continent, the Star Luo Continent still has the ten-thousand-year-old tradition of regularly holding the Continental Soul Master Tournament. This is mainly related to the strength of the younger generation on both sides.

After all, in their Federation, arranging a Soul Master Academy Tournament for those under twenty years old — if Erqing Douluo, Zhenhun Douluo, that kind of freak participates, can others withstand it? Is there any need to fight?

But Star Luo doesn't have this concern, so they have continued the tradition.

Yet it is precisely this tradition, plus the Holy Spirit Cult, that makes Leng Yaozhu somewhat uneasy.

"You should know, there are no new things in this world, only one reincarnation after another. The possibility of Star Luo and the Holy Spirit Cult cooperating is not non-existent."

"You mean the matter of the Sun Moon Empire allying with the Holy Spirit Cult ten thousand years ago, eliminating the talents and powerhouses of the original Douluo Three Kingdoms at the Soul Master Tournament, right? You put it that way, there really is a sense of déjà vu."

The speaker was a red-haired man.

Precisely one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, the Auspicious Beast Miss's Guardian, the Chi King whom the Douluo Three never see the beast of!

This ferocious beast who at this period is unknown whether he became a soul spirit or kicked the bucket, at this moment conspicuously appeared in the Spirit Pagoda high-level meeting in a "living" posture. Only his fingertips lightly tapped the tabletop, a trace of blood-colored light flashing in his eyes:

"But Tian Feng Guan Xia must also not forget the most crucial point — the era has already changed."

"Unlike ten thousand years ago, the Star Luo Federation is not the Sun Moon Empire. The current Holy Spirit Cult is also not the original force that possessed two great Limits and was invincible under heaven; they are merely a group of rats in the sewers. And our Spirit Pagoda is even more not comparable to the original force that was exterminated!"

"If they dare make a move, then let them taste the price of making a move!"

The air in the conference hall suddenly froze, but no one refuted Chi King's words.

As he said, the Spirit Pagoda is indeed not comparable to the original Douluo Three Kingdoms.

"I am only worried about the juniors' safety."

Leng Yaozhu frowned, looking at Qian Gu Dong Feng, "Let my younger sister go as well; against evil soul masters, the Execution Department has the richest experience."

After pondering a moment, Qian Gu Dong Feng nodded slightly, "Also good."

On the Federation side, the dark department will certainly also secretly send people to Star Luo; eight out of ten it's still that Acting Minister; with three experts in handling evil soul masters present, it is indeed reassuring.

But when Huo Yuhao learned this news, his mood was somewhat inexplicable.

Dark Blood Demon, Dark Bell, Dark Phoenix vs Holy Spirit Cult?

Is this a new vs old Holy Spirit Cult struggle?

Or is it this formula —

The plan to exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult was set by the Holy Spirit Cult's Four Great Heavenly Kings!

(End of Chapter)