Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 170 A Gift Across Time and Space

How could the humans of this world possibly know about the Seven-Colored Lotus?

Fire Wolf was filled with doubt and surprise.

Their leader, Lord Tianhuo, is a member of the royal family and the heir to the clan chieftainship, possessing a seven-colored lotus. If he hadn't been affected by the spatial rift, he would likely be the next clan chief of the Fire Li tribe.

But as far as it knew, Lord Tianhuo had never shown this kind of flame in public. Even the higher-ups of the War God Temple did not know about it. The only person who might have known about it should have passed away. How did this boy know?
Could there be other members of the Fire Li Clan in this world? Or did a member of the royal family suffer an unknown attack and become a soul beast in the Douluo Continent, forcing them to transform into human form?

Fire Wolf stared in Huo Yuhao's direction, lost in thought.

"I am Huo Yuhao from the Spirit Pagoda. I have heard that you come from another plane and that your soul beasts are slightly different from those here. They are helpful for the research of soul spirits. Could you lend me a hand?"

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Huo Lang snapped out of his reverie, gave Huo Yuhao a deep look, and nodded slightly.

Having lived in this world for so many years, although they have established some relationship with humans, their relationship with humans is not deep due to factors such as lifespan and living environment.

After all, they are all "stay-at-home fire" – the kind that stays in the lava and doesn't come out.

Even the God of War of the Temple of War doesn't communicate with them much. When faced with the current unusual situation, its first thought is to have a good talk with Huo Yuhao, rather than do anything unnecessary.

The Mingdetang researcher was somewhat surprised, but also relieved, to see that the two parties had reached an agreement so quickly.

If the Fire Clan is unwilling, they can't force them, since the clan now belongs to the Temple of War. Their patriarch is also a near-Limit Douluo level powerhouse; they can't be forced.

Huo Yuhao smiled slightly until they moved to the laboratory that Mingdetang had arranged for them.

The laboratory was clearly meticulously prepared by Mingde Hall—on the left was an elemental stabilization chamber specially designed for the Huoli Clan, while on the right were various cutting-edge soul-guided analysis instruments.

"The conditions are good. It seems that Mingdetang attaches great importance to this exchange and learning opportunity."

Gu Yuena glanced around at the surroundings, then focused her gaze on Huo Yuhao and the Fire Wolf.

The two had been communicating through mental energy for a long time. Although she didn't know exactly what they had said, she could guess some of the content.

Huo Yuhao quickly ended the conversation.

"Then, I'll leave it to you."

"I will convey your words to Lord Skyfire."

Seeing that Huo Lang agreed, Huo Yuhao began his research.

Contacting the Fire Li Clan is one aspect, while research is another. The Fire Li Clan, upon arriving on the Douluo Continent, not only remained essentially unchanged, but even their aura was unrelated to that of soul beasts. They are truly an extraterrestrial race, the kind that wasn't transformed into soul beasts, and are elemental beings similar to the Snow Empress. This is a unique research sample on the continent.

In the original story, the Temple of War assigned them to guard the seventeenth level of Hell, which was a waste.

Huo Yuhao, with his Spirit Eye Martial Soul and profound research expertise, served as the main attacker; Gu Yuena assisted from the sidelines using her unique understanding of elemental power; Lan Fuzi, who was initially a little reserved, gradually got into the zone after mastering the rhythm, and was responsible for recording data and maintaining the stability of the experimental environment.

The three of them used their respective strengths and cooperated seamlessly, quickly launching a systematic study on the life essence of the Huoli people.

However, because the Fire Li tribe must live in lava and cannot live in Mingde Hall for a long time, after several hours of cooperative research, Fire Wolf was sent back to the eighteenth level of hell of the War God Temple headquarters by Mingde Hall.

Oh, by the way, the headquarters of the Temple of War is in Mingdu, and the entrance is on the top of the highest peak of the western mountains of Mingdu. The entire Temple of War is located inside this peak.

The headquarters of the Dark Division is unknown, but it is undoubtedly located in Mingdu.

In other words, the headquarters of the Dark Army, the Temple of War, the Hall of Bright Virtue, and the Spirit Pagoda are all located in Mingdu.

So, who are the forces whose headquarters aren't located here?

It's a bit obvious...

On top of these forces, if we also consider the Federation's Central Army stationed in Mingdu and other family forces, the number of resident powerhouses is too great. Just the Limit Douluo alone, there are at least six from all sides now. No wonder Zhenhua wants to stay away from Mingdu.

Watching the Huoli tribe members being taken away, Huo Yuhao looked at Lan Fuzi, who had just been diligently assisting him, and said, "Your skill level is better than I imagined. Keep up the good work."

Lan Fuzi's skill level is definitely there. He has probably been learning Soul Guidance Technique for a long time, not just after entering Douluo Continent.

Lan Fuzi was taken aback and quickly nodded, "Yes, sir!"

She still cannot figure out the other party's true intention in arranging for her to enter Mingde Hall, but one thing she is very clear about is that only by continuing to gain the favor of these two deities can she save her life in this "perilous" situation.

As for their purpose... the deity must have a deeper meaning in doing this. Just obediently carry out the orders and don't overthink it and scare yourself.

Keep going! Survival is victory!

Huo Yuhao glanced at her inexplicably, then turned to look at Gu Yuena. Just as he was about to say something, a knock on the door interrupted them.

"The Master of the Red Dust Hall is currently in the lounge and wishes to meet with you."

……

"Nanali, is there anything else you want to say?"

"Old man, you're too stingy. It wouldn't hurt to lend me that soul tool for a few more days, would it? You don't even go out usually."

"You wouldn't know how to use it either, and this isn't the way to ask for help."

Before even entering the lounge, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena heard a familiar voice, and their eyes flickered slightly.

Is Miss Dark Bell here too?
Huo Yuhao pushed open the door and saw Nanali standing with her hands on her hips, glaring angrily at the old man opposite her. The old man, on the other hand, had a habitual expression on his face, tightly gripping a delicate soul tool in his hand.

As soon as Nanali saw them come in, her eyes lit up and she quickly walked over.

"It's Yuhao and Gu Yuena. Come and judge for me. He has a level 10 soul tool but doesn't use it. What's wrong with me borrowing it? You saw how I showed off my skills before, right? That thing is obviously better in my hands... Oh, it's the soul tool that helped me disguise myself as Yuanen Yehui."

Before Huo Yuhao and the others could speak, Wang Hongchen spoke up calmly.

"How come I remember you came here today to deliver thank-you gifts to these people? If I'm not mistaken, the reason that evil soul master was able to be captured and brought to justice is inseparable from these young friends of the Spirit Pagoda. You didn't just get away with it, did you?"

At this point, he nodded to Huo Yuhao and the other two, "Please take your seats, young friends."

"Uh—" Upon hearing this, Nanali blushed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, stammering, "Who, who got the better deal! I was clearly the one who put in the most effort..."

Her gaze shifted to Huo Yuhao, and she suddenly couldn't continue speaking.

Yes, she contributed the most in the battle, but ultimately she was tricked by the evil spirit master. If it weren't for the help of the Spirit Pagoda, she probably wouldn't have even been able to capture him and would have had to go home looking ashen-faced. She, Nanali, won by default this time... Sigh, she still can't hold her head up in front of her elders.

Seeing Miss "Dark Bell" instantly deflate, Huo Yuhao had a strange sense of déjà vu.

This situation is somewhat similar to Nar being suppressed by Miss Rachel.

What is the relationship between the head of Mingde Hall and this person?
The question was answered in the next moment.

"You old geezer, you're always undermining your apprentices! What kind of teacher are you?"

Nanali was disappointed for a moment, then stomped her foot angrily. Thinking that there were still three "juniors" there, she became even more embarrassed and annoyed, and simply left the meeting room.

Fortunately, she didn't forget her purpose and added a sentence before leaving the room.

"Yuhao, Na'er, come out in a moment, I have something for you."

After saying that, he slammed the door and left.

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena looked at each other in bewilderment.

Wang Hongchen sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Nanali had studied under him before, and although she eventually became a Soul Master, their bond as master and disciple remained unchanged. He was worried about her quietly carrying out a secret mission, so he secretly lent her a level-ten Soul Tool he had created, just in case.

In the eyes of these older generations, Nanali always seemed like a child who never grew up—unconventional in personality, unorthodox in actions, and completely lacking the composure expected of a top-tier powerhouse. Yet, even so, no one could deny that she was destined to be a pillar of the Federation's future.

A four-word Battle Armor Master in his thirties, a level 98 Super Douluo—such achievements are rare even in the history of the Federation.

As for a prodigy like the Sky-Supporting Douluo who broke through his limits at the age of thirty-one? Such people can be counted on one hand in the history of Douluo Continent, so they are not relevant to our understanding at all.

He had even considered having Nanali take over his job, but she chose a different path, so he had no choice but to give up.

Looking back now, I wonder if the person who temporarily gave her the position of head of the Dark Division was doing so for a similar reason?
If this girl doesn't get some experience, she won't be able to take over from the older generation. She always needs to grow up.

After a moment of reflection, Wang Hongchen looked at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena and smiled.

"You flatter me. I have already heard about the matter of your young friends. It is rare to find someone in historical records who can become a level six or level five professional at such a young age."

At this point, Wang Hongchen did not forget Lan Fuzi, who was standing to the side. Even though he had never met her, he thought about it and gave her a very high evaluation.

"..."

Lan Fuzi knew he was just being polite, and while she was speechless, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Very well, as expected, even a Limit Douluo couldn't see through her. It's just that Huo Yuhao and Lady Gu Yuena are beyond the realm of ordinary understanding.

Encountering a deity on the street... that's just too amazing.

"You've probably already seen the research labs I've arranged for you. The resources and equipment there are the same as those for a first-level researcher at Mingde Hall. Besides that..."

With a flick of his sleeve, Wang Hongchen released a gentle surge of soul power. "You may examine the soul guidance research data and finished products in the room behind me at any time."

Before the words were finished, the sound of metal mechanisms turning came from afar, and several soul-guided lights lit up, illuminating a deep passage.

Inside the transparent display cases on both sides of the passageway, various soul tools are on display, each with a nameplate floating beneath it that glows with a faint blue light. Even more eye-catching are the dozens of rows of obsidian bookshelves that stretch to the dome at the end of the passageway, with soul tool crystals embedded in the spines of the books emitting a faint elemental fluctuation.

Huo Yuhao's mental power keenly detected that those seemingly ordinary bookshelves had actually been treated with spatial folding technology—each drawer could potentially connect to an independent storage space.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm marveled in his spiritual sea: "Good heavens, the collection of books in Mingde Hall is thicker than the ice layer in the far north! It's something the Mech Pilot Association can't even compare to."

Outside the room, hearing the sounds of machinery operating inside, Nanali was equally surprised, "Teacher is actually willing to open the Mingde Hall's treasures to Huo Yuhao and the others?"

You should know that Wang Hongchen used to never let her touch anything.

The key that could open the secret room had been passed down only to the successive heads of Mingde Hall since its founding.

The dark room did not contain those earth-shattering top-tier soul tools or related information.

However, every soul tool and every book there bears witness to the rise and fall of Mingde Hall since its founding—from the earliest crude soul power guiding devices to the sophisticated and complex level nine soul cores of today. They are quietly displayed here, like a silent epic, recording how this power rose from humble beginnings to stand at the pinnacle.

The finished soul tools there may no longer have practical value in combat, but they represent the roots of Mingde Hall. Many soul masters have gained inspiration there and gone on to achieve even greater heights.

Wang Hongchen's gaze lingered briefly on Huo Yuhao, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.

"This place was set up by Silver Moon Douluo before his death. There are many notes he left behind, which were continuously filled in by later Soul Masters. He once said that if anyone in Mingde Hall were to return to the traditional path of Soul Master, this place could be opened to them as a foundation."

“Young friend Huo, you have embarked on a difficult path, but your talent is truly amazing. You have even pioneered a new method for using spiritual power, and there is a high probability that you will succeed.”

"Furthermore, since your goal is to research your natal soul tool, I think opening this place to you is the best option. Perhaps... you can find more inspiration here."

Huo Yuhao was not a member of Mingde Hall, but Wang Hongchen was absolutely certain in his heart that this young man in front of him was perhaps the most compatible person with this place in ten thousand years.

Missing out... would be a regret.

This is one of the reasons why he took the initiative to invite Huo Yuhao to Mingde Hall after Yi Hongchen recommended him.

Huo Yuhao looked in the direction of the dark room, and in a daze, he seemed to see the figure of the Silver Moon Douluo from ten thousand years ago, engrossed in his studies. The ink on those notebooks, which shone with a faint blue light, was still fresh.

This is a gift that transcends time and space...

When Huo Yuhao raised his head, his eyes seemed to hold the movement of stars, as if a strange artistic conception was gradually brewing, but it vanished in an instant.

Huo Yuhao smiled knowingly, stood up and bowed deeply: "Junior thanks Senior for your kindness."

This bow is not only for the sake of forgetting the mortal world before my eyes.

Gu Yuena stood quietly to one side, while the beings in her spiritual sea also watched silently.

They all understood—

At this moment, Huo Yuhao was also paying his respects to that deceased predecessor from ten thousand years ago.

(End of this chapter)