Chapter 208: The Gap

Looking at Huo Yuhao, Duo Qing Douluo judged his cultivation through some details, secretly sighing with emotion.

"He's already close to becoming a Soul Sage... truly terrifying talent. Among the younger generation, there is already no one who can restrain him. Just like now, walking this way, he himself has already set his sights on an even higher level."

While Duo Qing Douluo was pondering, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na arrived at Zhen Hun Douluo's table, first greeting everyone, then beginning to chat and exchange pleasantries with those they were familiar with.

"Sister Yu Lai, long time no see." Gu Yue Na smiled and sent a voice transmission to one of the councilors.

This time, Leng Yulai and Na Na Li both used their identities as Federal Senators; this is a secret known only to a few members of the Federal Delegation.

Among them, Gu Yue Na and Huo Yuhao naturally knew, after all, one of the missions of the several of them was to protect these juniors.

The disguised An Feng Douluo smiled in response: "Long time no see, Sister Na. You've grown increasingly beautiful; in a few more years, I'm afraid the praise of 'Continent's Number One Beauty' will have to transfer from Holy Spirit Douluo to your head."

The praise of 'Continent's Number One Beauty' rests on Holy Spirit Douluo's head for many reasons.

The most important reason is that Holy Spirit has cured many patients, including high officials and powerhouses; out of gratitude, these people naturally do not stint on words of praise. Coupled with Ya Li's own gentle temperament and peerless appearance, over time the title of 'Continent's Number One Beauty' spread without legs among the Federation and the upper echelons of various powers.

However, in terms of temperament and appearance, within the Spirit Pagoda there are also those not inferior to Holy Spirit Douluo, such as her older sister Leng Yaozhu.

But even though aesthetics vary from person to person, Leng Yulai had to admit that Gu Yue Na was a bit off the charts.

The Spirit Pagoda has quite a few records of Soul Beast Transformation, but a Soul Beast sculpting its own face wouldn't grow this beautiful.

One can only say it's a gift from heaven, or divine protection? Or perhaps the Gu family has good genes?

Hearing this, Gu Yue Na's lips curved slightly: "Sister Yu Lai jokes. Holy Spirit Crowned possesses both virtue and talent; how can she be compared on looks alone?"

An Feng Douluo Leng Yulai chuckled lightly: "You girl, you sure know how to talk. I only judged looks; you don't need to be modest."

Gu Yue Na blinked, glanced at Huo Yuhao beside her, and thought: Too bad the person who cares most doesn't pay much attention to appearance.

She felt that even if she had turned into an ordinary appearance a few years ago, he would still accept it.

Huo Yuhao, unaware of Gu Yue Na's thoughts, was chatting very happily with Zhen Hun Douluo and Na Na Li.

After chatting for a while, Na Na Li teased: "Coming straight to our table, those Star Luo girls with spring in their hearts who run into you are out of luck."

Sometimes status is a thick barrier. With Huo Yuhao sitting together with them, how many people would dare invite him to the subsequent dance?

I'm afraid even Sima Lanxiao will have to reassess Huo Yuhao's status and treat him with increasing caution in the subsequent itinerary. Let alone others.

And just as Na Na Li thought, seeing Huo Yuhao begin to converse with Zhen Hun Douluo and the others, Sima Lanxiao felt some shock in his heart, frowned and looked at Dai Yun'er beside him, asking in a low voice:

"What does the Young Lady think of Huo Yuhao?"

Watching Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na blend into that circle so calmly, Sima Lanxiao felt his previous understanding of these two might be mistaken. As the Foreign Minister of the Star Luo Federation, he couldn't even approach that circle without someone giving him face, yet those two peers from Douluo Continent could so naturally chat and laugh with those big shots.

Obviously these two can no longer be viewed simply as juniors; on the subsequent journey to Star Luo, he needs to treat them with even greater caution.

"A dragon and phoenix among men, pity he's not one of our Star Luo people." Dai Yun'er shook her head with a complex expression.

People's joys and sorrows are not the same. The stronger the Douluo Federation is by a fraction, the greater the pressure on our Star Luo by a fraction. Sima Lanxiao nodded slightly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "The Young Lady's words are extremely correct. Such a person cannot be used by our Star Luo; the future..."

Speaking here, he lightly sighed, stopping his words.

Too many words lead to mistakes; better not to gossip.

He is merely an official in charge of foreign affairs; for this exchange event, doing his duty well, handling the relations between both sides, and not creating contradictions is enough.

The banquet's schedule would not stop because of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na's actions, but everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn to Huo Yuhao and his group's circle. There, the top power representatives of Douluo Continent were surrounding a youth, chatting and laughing freely. This scene would be deeply branded into the memory of every person present for a very long time.

The Shrek Academy and Star Luo students watching this scene felt an indescribable mood.

The age gap wasn't large; the other party was even younger than them, but Huo Yuhao already stood on a different level from them. Such a gap made people unable to even give birth to jealous thoughts.

Le Zhengyu looked at Huo Yuhao, surrounded by stars like the moon, bitterly smiling as he downed a mouthful of juice: "This guy, unknowingly he's already reached this kind of height."

"..."

Ye Xinglan also silently watched Huo Yuhao, secretly sighing.

Too great a gap makes people lose the courage to catch up; Huo Yuhao is exactly that.

A few years ago they could still exchange blows with him; now they don't even have the qualification to exchange blows. Even Huo Yuhao evaluating them from the angle of an "elder" wouldn't seem strange.

Xu Lizhi watched her expression from the side, not knowing what to say, finally only revealing a dim expression.

Big Sister Xinglan is strong-willed; ever since losing to Huo Yuhao, she always wanted to compete with him again, but previously she explicitly stated that on this mission to Star Luo she was willing to follow his arrangements, obviously having completely accepted the fact that she was inferior to him.

Perhaps that's also a good thing?

The Shrek Academy students' emotions were seen by Duo Qing Douluo; seeing they were only a bit downcast with no other emotions arising, he revealed a trace of a bitter smile.

Setbacks are also good; at least after losing several times, these students are no longer as arrogant as before, and can accept the gap.

The Monster Academy students in the Star Luo Delegation watching this scene also looked at each other in dismay.

They originally thought that in this exchange event they would definitely have some "friendly exchange" with this Douluo Federation's number one youth, but now it seems the other party seems to have already looked down on disputes at their level...

Just as everyone was discussing animatedly, a burst of melodious music suddenly rang out in the center of the banquet hall. Sima Lanxiao once again walked onto the stage, holding a Soul Guidance Amplifier to announce:

"Distinguished guests, next we will conduct tonight's first interactive segment — the dance! Please everyone find your dance partners and fully enjoy this wonderful moment."

The atmosphere of the younger generation at the scene had become somewhat heavy because of Huo Yuhao's behavior; at this time, he as the host needed to make an adjustment.

As his voice fell, the lights in the banquet hall gradually dimmed, leaving only a few soft spotlights rotating above the dance floor.

An elegant waltz rang out; many guests reacted, leading their partners onto the dance floor.

(End of Chapter)