Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 189 The Choice of Longing – The Spirit Realm! (4,000 words)

Not only the Qiluo Tulip, but the gazes of the other immortal herbs also eventually fell on Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena. Their spiritual power swept over them at the same time, but dissipated before touching the two of them.

Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin gradually frowned, secretly communicating with her companion using her spiritual power.

"These two young men and women, how could I not see through them?"

"Me too."

"They should be the most noteworthy key figures in this group."

Qiluo Tulip's gaze turned serious: "The two of them might be able to gain the approval of the Immortal Herb."

There are many secret techniques to conceal one's cultivation level, but among them are ferocious beasts that are 200,000 years old! With such a difference in cultivation level, even secret techniques cannot hide it, let alone resist their spiritual probing.

Liehuo Xingjiao snorted coldly: "As long as those powerful figures don't forcibly plunder our essence, let them do whatever they want. In any case, these humans can only take away a few hundred-thousand-year-old immortal herbs at most, which won't shake the foundation of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye."

On the other side, Huo Yuhao naturally noticed the immortal herbs' probing, but he didn't care. Gu Yuena, who was beside him, transmitted her voice, "Na'er, are you interested in the immortal herbs here?"

Gu Yuena glanced around and finally shook her head slightly: "The quality of the immortal herbs here is good, but they are of little use to me. My power is already pure enough, and I don't need to rely on external things."

"Since you're already here, take at least one plant; it will help speed up your recovery."

Huo Yuhao patted Gu Yuena's hair and said this, then looked at Xu Xiaoyan and the others who were standing to the side, hesitant and not making any moves, "No target?"

Xie Xie nodded, looking at the seven immortal herb soul beasts with a hint of helplessness. "Those seven clearly don't want to pay attention to us. Even the three from Shrek Academy are completely baffled."

The other party only mentioned that there were more than a dozen immortal herbs that were 100,000 years old, and then said nothing more. They didn't tell them the location of those immortal herbs, nor did they even say what those immortal herbs were. Clearly, they were just looking for a spectacle.

With so many herbs in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and without any special training on how to distinguish them, they were naturally clueless.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao released his mental energy to survey the surroundings.

In an instant, a vast and unfathomable spiritual pressure enveloped the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, causing all the immortal herbs to tremble in shock.

"Spirit Abyss Realm?! This... how is this possible!" Liehuo Xing's delicate body trembled violently, her fiery red leaves moving without wind, her voice trembling with disbelief, "How old is he?"

They had naturally seen humans with the spiritual power of the Spirit Abyss Realm before, but the fact that this boy was so young and yet possessed the spiritual power of the Spirit Abyss Realm was quite strange.

The crystalline leaves of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass gleamed with a chilling light, and his voice was so heavy it seemed to freeze: "He's not a newcomer to the Spirit Abyss Realm... His spiritual strength is even stronger than mine, almost reaching the late stage of the Spirit Abyss Realm."

Qiluo Tulip frowned, but quickly calmed himself down and looked at Wang Chuanqiushuilu, who was staring intently at Huo Yuhao, "You want to choose him?"

After much deliberation and longing, she finally admitted it.

“His martial soul is of the spiritual attribute, and his spiritual power has now reached the Spirit Abyss Realm, making him my best choice.”

Spiritual power will continue to increase with the improvement of cultivation and age. Now it is close to the level of the late stage of the Spirit Abyss Realm. It is basically a certainty that it will break through to the Spirit Domain Realm in the future.

Moreover, the moment Huo Yuhao released his spiritual power, his true cultivation level was also revealed—a level 57 Soul King.

Judging from his cultivation speed, as long as he doesn't encounter any accidents, Huo Yuhao will definitely become a Limit Douluo in the future. For her, there is no more suitable contract partner than Huo Yuhao.

Upon hearing this, the immortal herbs fell silent.

Longing for her chance, Lu will not survive the next tribulation. At most, her tribulation will descend in a hundred years. It is not surprising that they would make a choice after seeing a suitable candidate.

Moreover, even with their discerning eye, they couldn't find any fault with Huo Yuhao's cultivation progress.

"But he is a member of the Spirit Pagoda."

"It's all the same. Anyway, there are legendary souls outside now, so it doesn't matter where we are. It's just that we can't come back to see you."

Liehuo Xingjiao frowned. "Are you really sure about this?"

For soul beasts with advanced intelligence, becoming a soul spirit is something that needs careful consideration.

No matter how good the person who makes the contract is to the spirit, their actions after becoming a spirit are ultimately limited. There is also the possibility that the spirit master might die unexpectedly without time to break the contract, causing the spirit to dissipate. In that case, their fate would no longer be in their own hands, so they must think carefully.

This is why the stronger the spirit, the higher the requirements for its contractor—the spirit master's ability to survive is also a guarantee for these spirits.

But Wang Chuanqiushui felt that she had thought it through very clearly, or rather...

"I don't want to miss out again. If I follow this young man, I might be able to glimpse a trace of the realm of gods, even if it's just a part of it."

The words of the longing gaze stirred the hearts of the several immortal herbs, and their expressions became complicated.

Decades ago, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye had several promising candidates, but at that time, they were merely upholding the spirit of past contracts, giving them 100,000-year-old immortal herbs without considering transforming themselves into spirits. By the time those people reached the pinnacle, it was too late for regrets.

Now that they've been longing for this matter, the mention of it has stirred up a flood of emotions within them.

"The Sky-Supporting Douluo's cultivation speed is very fast, but he cannot possess such a level of mental strength at this moment. If I were to assist him, this young man's rate of improvement in mental strength would be unparalleled, reaching an unprecedented level, and the possibility of him achieving divine consciousness in the future would be quite high."

"It's impossible to become a god in this era. The pinnacle is the ability to transform a part of oneself into a deity. Since I'm going to become a spirit anyway, I want to see that kind of world!"

While the group of soul beasts who had been waiting for the autumn water to flow were filled with excitement, Huo Yuhao had also finished investigating the situation of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and gave them some advice.

"Among the 100,000-year-old immortal herbs, the most suitable one for Xiaoyan is the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, which is helpful in improving her astrological attributes."

"Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, a neutral celestial herb, when consumed, circulates qi throughout the limbs... It can cultivate an indestructible body and has a good effect on Wu Lin."

"Nine-grade Dragon Mushroom can strengthen muscles and bones, and consolidate the foundation and nourish the vital energy. If used by a Dragon-type Soul Master, it can also cleanse the marrow and purify the fur, stimulating the potential of the bloodline. Jin Xi, you can give it a try."

At this point, Huo Yuhao looked at Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi, "The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid and the Primordial Immortal Grass are both excellent herbs for enhancing soul power. Among them, the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid has a long-lasting medicinal effect and is better at improving the speed of soul power cultivation, even up to the Soul Saint level. Xie Xie, go find it. Your martial soul still has the potential to evolve, but that opportunity requires you to reach a certain level of understanding of your martial soul. First, cultivate to the Soul Saint level, and pay attention to concentrating on your comprehension along the way."

The Martial Soul of Time and Space Dragon requires Xie Xie to reach a certain level of understanding of space and his own Martial Soul before it can be awakened. It's not a simple Martial Soul evolution; it depends more on Xie Xie himself.

However, he could give Xie Xie the method of condensing the soul core from the past. If he could do that, the possibility of Xie Xie awakening the Time-Space Dragon would increase.

Xie Xie was somewhat puzzled, but his trust in Huo Yuhao prevented him from overthinking it, and he nodded in agreement, "I understand."

At the same time, Zhang Yangzi also learned his goal: "Should I go find the Primordial Immortal Herb?"

"Ah."

Huo Yuhao nodded. "The Primordial Immortal Herb is a supreme treasure for enhancing soul power. If a soul master consumes it, not only will their soul power increase significantly, but they will also obtain Primordial Qi." "While Primordial Qi limits a soul master's opportunities to consume other immortal herbs, it provides a powerful boost to soul power—at least a 40% increase in soul power intensity, even enhancing the power of soul skills. However, the most important reason I suggest you choose it is..."

“I understand, because of my and Jin Xi’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill.” Zhang Yangzi laughed, “My soul power has increased so much, so the power of our Martial Soul Fusion Skill will also be significantly enhanced.”

As for whether other immortal herbs can be used after using the Primordial Immortal Herb?

Such opportunities are rare, and it's already good enough to get one. Besides, they haven't even obtained the immortal herb yet, so it's too early to talk about these things.

However, Zhang Yangzi had a strange feeling that, judging from Yuhao's tone, there seemed to be a way for them to obtain these immortal herbs.

After Huo Yuhao finished speaking with Zhang Yangzi, he looked at Gu Yuena and said, "Na'er, you can go and get the Narcissus Jade Bone."

Gu Yuena and he exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

Just like Yuhao said, since we're already here, we might as well take one plant; maybe it will taste pretty good?
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly and added, "Of course, the seven strongest ones are also a good choice."

"I've given up hope. Given their attitude just now, how could they possibly be with us..."

Just as Xu Xiaoyan was about to complain, she suddenly noticed that one of the seven figures was walking straight toward them.

Upon seeing this, Ye Xinglan and the others stopped what they were doing in surprise.

This is……

Longing gazes fell upon Huo Yuhao, and she said solemnly, "I am willing to be your soul."

Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu with some surprise, raising an eyebrow, "Why did you choose me?"

"Because you are the most suitable Soul Master for me among all the humans I have seen in the past ten thousand years."

Spiritual attributes, spiritual power at the Spirit Abyss Realm, potential to reach the Divine Origin Realm... and she met him on the eve of her tribulation.

Longing and yearning, Lu felt this was fate; everything was just right. If she didn't take the initiative, wouldn't she be wasting this opportunity? (Muye: Agreed!)

Thinking of this, her tone changed: "I am Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu, and my greatest strength is spiritual power. Merging with me will greatly benefit your spiritual power. With my 190,000 years of cultivation, I can push you to the peak of the Spirit Abyss Realm, or even the half-step Spirit Domain Realm."

She wasn't exaggerating her results; the bottleneck in mental strength is the hardest to break through, especially the hurdle between the Spirit Abyss Realm and the Spirit Domain Realm. After all, the Spirit Domain Realm is the mark of a Limit Douluo, a realm she herself hadn't been able to reach.

"Not only that, but fusing with me can also help you increase your soul power by three levels and provide you with several hundred-thousand-year soul rings. In exchange for the contract, you only need to leave descendants in the future and give me the status of a legendary soul spirit. What do you say?"

She looked intently at Huo Yuhao, her eyes gleaming with longing, and in her words placed him on an equal footing, advocating for equal negotiation.

Huo Yuhao stroked his chin, glanced at the six immortal herbs in the distance with their complicated expressions, and did not refuse.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chuanqiushuilu immediately showed joy, but then she heard Huo Yuhao's next words.

"Let's merge here. I am a member of the Spirit Pagoda and can complete the soul contract on my own. As a 100,000-year-old immortal herb, you should be able to transform yourself into a soul spirit, right?"

Waiting for her turn, Lu paused, meeting Huo Yuhao's calm gaze, and began to speculate in her mind.

Is he a member of the Spirit Pagoda, worried that the Tang Sect won't allow him to take him away from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?

Cooking raw rice into cooked rice...that's fine too.

Xu Xiaoyan stared in disbelief as Huo Yuhao and Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu reached an agreement at lightning speed, and then watched as Huo Yuhao walked towards Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu's true form and began to absorb and form a contract. Her mind was in a bit of a mess.

That's it? Aren't you two going to reconsider?
Are you so sure that the other person is a good match?

Xie Xie was also shocked, but he quickly remembered something else. "The boss's spiritual power is at the Spirit Abyss Realm, but hasn't he already fused with two ten-thousand-year-old soul spirits? Under these circumstances, is it really okay for him to fuse with a one-hundred-thousand-year-old immortal herb soul spirit?"

When a Spirit Abyss Realm cultivator fuses with a 100,000-year-old or ferocious beast soul, fusing with other souls is equivalent to the Spirit Sea Realm. The eldest brother has two 10,000-year-old souls, so fusing with a 100,000-year-old soul now seems a bit of a stretch, doesn't it?
“Yuhao naturally has his own confidence. The steps of fusing with the immortal herb's soul spirit are different from contracting with other soul spirits. The immortal herb will first integrate most of its essence into the soul master's body before forming a contract.”

As Gu Yuena walked towards Huo Yuhao, she explained, "According to Wang Chuanqiu Shuilu, she can help Yuhao reach the half-step Spirit Domain Realm. If she can further reduce her cultivation, she can complete the fusion."

“I will protect him, so you don’t need to worry. Go find the immortal herbs that Yuhao mentioned and try them out to see if you can gain their approval.”

Xu Xiaoyan, Tang Wulin, and the other three exchanged glances and ultimately followed Gu Yuena's advice to search for the immortal herb.

They all knew how much Gu Yuena cared about Huo Yuhao; if she said it was nothing, then it must be nothing.

Meanwhile, as Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu took the initiative, a few drops of dew-like liquid were poured into Huo Yuhao's mouth.

Huo Yuhao felt a sweet sensation slide down his throat, followed by a refreshing and fragrant aroma that quickly spread throughout his body. A cool feeling filled his entire being, and as time passed, the sensation began to gather towards his head.

In the sea of ​​his spirit, the once calm surface was now rippling. A silver orb of light, formed from the essence of the "Looking Through Autumn Waters" dew, floated in the center, emitting gentle ripples. With each ripple, his spiritual power rapidly increased.

At the same time, as the contract was completed, Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu continuously absorbed her own essence into Huo Yuhao's body, and his soul power also increased.

As Huo Yuhao had hoped, his spiritual power continued to rise until he reached the half-step Spirit Domain Realm before finally stopping. His soul power level also reached level sixty, making him a quasi-Soul Emperor, only one soul ring away from becoming a true Soul Emperor.

So who should provide this spirit ring?

Of course, it should be Huo Yuhao's "strongest" soul spirit—she should do it herself.

With a slight smile, Lu Wei's spirit flew out from the immortal herb and completely merged into Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea.

But at that very moment, Wang Chuanqiu noticed that Huo Yuhao's mental strength had once again undergone an astonishing change.

Click!

It was as if the sound of some kind of shackle being broken echoed deep within my soul.

Huo Yuhao's perception instantly covered the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye and continued to expand outwards. The elements in the air resonated with him, as if they would converge at his command. The breath of every immortal herb and the flow of every wisp of spiritual energy were as clear as the lines on the palm of his hand under his spiritual power.

But this time, not a single herb detected this probe.

This is……

"Spiritual Realm, the true Spiritual Realm!" Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu trembled violently in her spiritual sea. She had witnessed Huo Yuhao's spiritual power, after breaking through to the half-step Spiritual Realm, not only not stagnate but continue to climb at a frenzied pace—that bottleneck that had plagued countless Soul Masters throughout their lives was easily pierced through like paper in front of this young man!

It's as if Huo Yuhao had experienced the Spirit Realm and directly crossed that threshold based on his own experience, but how is that possible?!
(End of this chapter)