Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 202 The Shock of the Visitor from the Star Luo (4,000 words)

The ship arrived at the port, and the Star Luo Federation delegation disembarked.

A group of mission members, dressed in dark blue uniforms, stepped ashore one by one with steady steps. The head envoy held diplomatic documents with gold-embossed emblems, the silver buttons gleaming in the morning sun.

The Douluo Federation's reception officials were already lined up at the port, waiting. Leading them was a man in a white tuxedo.

He stepped forward, placed his right hand on his chest in a gesture of respect, and smiled, saying, "Welcome to the envoys of the Star Luo Federation who have traveled a long way."

The head of the delegation returned the courtesy with standard etiquette, presenting the gilded document with both hands: "By order of Speaker Xingluo, I have come to deliver this document."

The federal official took the documents and said with a smile, "You must be tired from your journey. Please come with us to the guesthouse to rest. His Excellency the Governor of Tianhai has prepared a luncheon and looks forward to meeting you."

Afterwards, federal officials naturally took these people to the Tianhai Governing Center to prepare to give them a good reception.

"There are nobles among them." Some people noticed that the behavior of several members of this delegation was unusual and secretly speculated.

While the officials of Tianhai City were observing these visitors from the Star Luo region, they were also observing the situation of the Federation along the way.

The Star Luo delegation's gaze slowly swept across the streets, secretly marveling at the prosperity of Tianhai City. Towering soul-guided buildings gleamed in the sunlight, soul-guided vehicles flowed endlessly along the wide streets, and pedestrians were dressed smartly and looked composed.

Such a scene is not uncommon in their Star Luo Federation, but that is the capital city, while Tianhai City is just a coastal city of the Federation.

However, some people don't take it seriously.

The delegation included several young men and women, one of whom was very young, appearing to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, yet she was extremely beautiful and graceful. What was particularly striking were her hands, which were as white as jade and had long, slender fingers.

However, compared to her appearance, her eyes were exceptionally sharp.

She whispered in a voice only her companions could hear, "Is this the Federation? It doesn't seem like much. Although the technology is advanced, the Soul Masters' senses aren't very strong."

In response to Lin Yuhan's remarks, one of her companions expressed her agreement.

"Yes, the strongest person who came to receive us was only a Soul Emperor. It seems that they have been paying attention to the development of Soul Guidance Technology in recent years, but Soul Masters are probably still the same as they were ten thousand years ago, with Soul Guidance Technology not being valued as much."

The Sun Moon Empire has a tradition of valuing soul-guided technology, and the Douluo Federation has clearly continued this tradition.

Another person disagreed, "You can't say that. At least with Shrek Academy around, the Federation's Soul Masters are definitely not to be underestimated. I've heard there are four major powers here, with many powerful individuals."

“That’s right, Yuhan, don’t underestimate them. This isn’t the center of the Federation, it’s just a first-tier city.”

Many young people from the Star Luo Federation shared what they knew in their conversation, but their words still carried an air of arrogance.

Following the arrangements made by the Tianhai City authorities, they traveled along the way and only saw prosperity, not the strength of the Federation.

But such a bustling city, a first-tier city in the Federation, can't possibly be unimportant, right?

If there aren't any decent strongmen or geniuses here... perhaps the Federation isn't as powerful as our elders think?

"Wait, are those thousand-year-old spirits? The pillars of those great families?"

A young boy suddenly saw a group of Soul Masters playing with their own Soul Spirits on the street. His expression first turned serious, then he breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "They must be Soul Master geniuses from Tianhai City, right? Their cultivation is a bit lacking, but they can still possess thousand-year-old Soul Spirits... not bad."

These teenagers thought no one was hearing their conversation, but due to the difference in strength, the federal officials in charge of receiving them naturally heard everything.

While purple soul spirits are indeed precious, they are hardly the mainstay of a major family.

A family with a 100,000-year-old soul is a truly great family, while a family with a 10,000-year-old soul is the backbone of a great family!

Can a family of Soul Masters without a 100,000-year-old Soul Spirit or a 10,000-year-old Soul Spirit be called a great family?

What is the Star Luo Federation thinking...? Oh, right, they don't have Spirit Transmission Towers over there. It's strange enough that they have spirit spirits, but if they have more spirit spirits than the Douluo Federation, then it can only be said to be divine protection.

The official, who had long been displeased with these foreign visitors' comments and criticisms, chuckled inwardly and coughed lightly, saying:

"Judging from their school uniforms, they are just ordinary students of Tianhai Soul Master Academy and cannot be considered geniuses in the entire Federation. Moreover, because of the existence of the Spirit Pagoda, although thousand-year-old soul spirits are precious here, they cannot be said to be the backbone of a major family. Only ten-thousand-year-old soul spirits deserve such an honor."

"And a 100,000-year-old soul is a symbol of those top-tier families."

Those teenagers who were about to say that these geniuses weren't all that great immediately shut up.

In their Star Luo Federation, soul spirits are a very precious thing. Soul masters from small families can only obtain soul spirits that are ten or a hundred years old at most. The number of thousand-year soul spirits is very small. Only geniuses like them who can join the Monster Academy can obtain them.

The ten-thousand-year-old soul is a symbol of those who are destined for greatness.

As for a 100,000-year-old soul spirit? Does their Star Luo Federation even have 100,000-year-old soul spirits?

He had never heard of any family owning it!

But what is this federal official saying? Do the major families of the Douluo Federation possess souls that are 100,000 years old?

Are you sure you're not bragging?!
The young man wanted to question it, but an elder leading the group transmitted a message to the younger generation: "Don't forget, this is the origin of soul spirits—the Spirit Pagoda. In terms of soul spirits, we can't possibly be a match for the Douluo Federation. Don't humiliate yourselves."

Comparing soul spirits to the Douluo Federation? That's a joke!
Most of their souls come from the Douluo Federation, how could they possibly surpass them in this respect!
Upon hearing this, the boy muttered to himself, "Why doesn't the Spirit Pagoda establish a branch in our area?"

With the help of the Spirit Pagoda, he felt that the Star Luo Federation wouldn't fall too far behind the Douluo Federation.

No one answered, while the federal official secretly rolled his eyes.

Establishing branches in other countries? And providing you with souls? Isn't that treason?

The Spirit Pagoda is doing well in the Federation, so why should it do these thankless and arduous tasks?
However, unlike the indifference of these federal officials, the guests from the Star Luo Federation had their minds stirred after hearing the boy's words.

Their main purpose in coming to the Douluo Federation this time was to observe and understand the strength of the Douluo Federation from various aspects such as economy, soul masters, and technology.

But besides that, they might be able to get more... such as having the Spirit Pagoda establish a branch in the Star Luo Empire?
The thought flashed through the minds of several high-ranking members of the mission.

The leading envoy remained expressionless, merely turning his head slightly to whisper to his deputy beside him, "Write down the matter of the Spirit Pagoda. We can test their attitude later."

The deputy nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping thoughtfully over the Soul Master students on the street.

The antagonism between the Star Luo Continent and the Douluo Continent is common knowledge. If it weren't for the vast ocean separating them, their conflict would likely be even more intense. However, this doesn't mean they are unable to win over forces from either side.

The ancestors of the Star Luo Federation also came from the Douluo Continent. They were forced to migrate to the Star Luo Continent by the Sun Moon Empire and had no choice but to do so.

Some residents of the Douluo Federation believe they were once one family and could perhaps reach a consensus peacefully, without having to fight to the death. Some factions within the Douluo Federation even feared that the Douluo might target their Star Luo faction and provided them with some support.

This also shows that some forces within the Douluo Federation can be won over.

If the Spirit Pagoda is willing to establish a branch in the Star Luo Continent, the Speaker of their Star Luo Federation will surely show his sincerity!
……

Shocked by the spirit, the younger generation of the Star Luo Continent temporarily quieted down and stopped making various comparisons.

Afterwards, the group met with the Federal Governor, received a warm welcome, and stayed in Tianhai City for a few days.

In the past few days, they have witnessed firsthand the prosperity of the Douluo Federation.

Millennium-old spirits that can fetch astronomical prices in Xingluo are not uncommon here, and well-off families of spirit masters can afford to supply them.

What surprised Lin Yuhan and the others the most was that a Soul Master from a commoner background could actually obtain a Soul Spirit!
Furthermore, if they don't have the money to buy the spirits, they can "buy on credit" and sign a contract with the Spirit Pagoda to repay the money through their actions in the future.

This was simply unbelievable to the Xingluo people.

Soul Masters of commoner origin... are at the very bottom of the Soul Master class in their Star Luo. This is because the Soul Beasts and Soul Spirits on the continent are controlled by powerful Soul Master families, and the awakening of Martial Souls also requires the help of Soul Masters. Therefore, they must follow their arrangements in order to advance.

As for hunting souls in the ocean alone? Without a powerful soul master to guide you, would you dare?

The chances of surviving a solo soul hunt in the Star Dou Great Forest are very low, let alone in the ocean.

Such ordinary Soul Masters receive completely opposite treatment in the Douluo Federation... If ordinary Soul Masters in their own country saw this, they would probably be very envious.

In the Tianhai branch of the Spirit Pagoda, Lin Yuhan and the others looked at the bustling contract room and couldn't help but take a deep breath. They asked Gu Qinghan, the Federation Soul Master who was acting as their "guide," "Can we obtain Soul Spirits here?"

"If you reach the bottleneck and gain the approval of the soul, then it is possible."

Gu Qinghan replied, "Of course, if you haven't reached your bottleneck, it's best not to disturb the Spirit Pagoda's work. The Spirit Pagoda is one of the four major powers in our Federation, with many powerful individuals, including seven Limit Douluo. The branch tower masters are all at least Super Douluo level. It's best to abide by the rules of the Spirit Pagoda here."

"Seven Limit Douluos? The branch tower masters are all Super Douluos?"

Lin Yuhan and the others swallowed hard.

They, the Starry Federation... have only one Limit.

And this powerful Spirit Pagoda is only one of the four major powers... The Federation has such a terrifying number of top experts?
Gu Qinghan glanced at the incredulous expressions on the faces of the young men and women, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

She had been feeling resentful for serving as a guide for the Xingluo people these past few days.

It's unclear where these Star Luo people get their confidence from. Despite being the defeated side ten thousand years ago, they are extremely proud and believe they are no less than the Federation.

They don't think they can surpass the Federation after ten thousand years of development, do they?
wishful thinking!

"..."

A young man from Xingluo remained silent for a moment, then noticed that one of the passing Soul Masters was dressed the same as the student from Tianhai Soul Master Academy he had seen a few days earlier, and changed the subject.

"I've heard in the last few days that Tianhai Soul Master Academy is the strongest academy in the Tianhai Alliance. I wonder if we could have a chance to spar and exchange ideas with its students?"

His observations over the past few days had made him somewhat irritable. Whether it was soul guidance technology, soul spirits, or the number of powerful individuals, his country seemed to have no advantage whatsoever.

Since that's the case, let's compare the talents of these next generation. He doesn't believe that the Douluo Federation is stronger than their Star Luo Federation in every aspect.

If they were better than them in every way, wouldn't the Star Luo clan have been wiped out long ago?

"The strongest?" Gu Qinghan thought for a moment and refused, "In the Tianhai Alliance, Tianhai Soul Master Academy is naturally one of the best, but in the entire Federation, it can only be considered average. You are all geniuses from Xingluo. If you really want to exchange and learn from each other, it would be better to go to those top universities."

The boy scratched his head in disappointment and said helplessly, "Then I would like to ask, what are the top universities in the Federation?"

Lin Yuhan: "Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy".

Several Xingluo people frowned upon hearing these two names.

Shrek Academy? Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?
They know these people well.

The former is a place highly regarded by the Star Luo Federation, with profound cultural heritage and a long history. The Star Luo Federation has a Monster Academy, which copied some of the theories of Shrek Academy.

And one of the elders who followed these younger generations, Lin Yuhan's forging teacher—Chang Gongyan—also knew.

In a corner of the Star Luo Continent, there is a branch of Shrek Academy. Although that branch is called Tang Sect, those who know the inside story understand that it belongs to Shrek Academy and is also the channel of communication between Star Luo and Shrek Academy.

As for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy… the Star Luo people were certainly familiar with it, but unlike Shrek Academy, they only felt disgust for it. After all, it was the place that trained talent for the Sun Moon Empire, and one of the main culprits who forced their ancestors to leave their homeland!

"However, some geniuses will not join the two academies."

While Lin Yuhan and the others were frowning in thought, Gu Qinghan added, "For example, our Douluo Federation's strongest genius right now—Huo Yuhao!"

The young man from Xingluo raised an eyebrow: "Is he that powerful? Lin Yuhan beside me is a forging genius that Xingluo sees only once in a hundred years, and her strength as a Soul Master is also quite good. I wonder how much stronger this prodigy named Huo Yuhao is than her?"

"There's absolutely no comparison!"

Gu Qinghan glanced at Lin Yuhan, then her voice suddenly became agitated, startling the others.

"Huo Yuhao is fourteen years old now. He has already advanced to the Soul Emperor level. He is also a two-word Battle Armor Master, a level seven mecha manufacturer, a level seven mecha designer, the owner of a black-level mecha, the Spirit Pagoda's recognized next generation Spirit Douluo, and a future Limit Douluo and four-word Battle Armor Master."

Her face was filled with admiration and pride. "Moreover, he is a Soul Master who came from our Tianhai Alliance!"

Lin Yuhan and the others stared at her in disbelief. After a long while, the boy finally roared:
"This is impossible!!!"

Such a monster could not possibly exist in this world!
(End of this chapter)