Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky

Chapter 263 Huo Yuhao with All Four Limbs (Part 1)

"Yuhao! Don't be reckless!" Qian Duoduo exclaimed in horror, hurriedly deactivated his Martial Soul True Body, and was about to step forward to stop him.

He wasn't worried about Huo Yuhao's safety. From the perspective of energy impact alone, the combined effect of four 9,000-year spirit rings might not be as violent as a single 50,000-year spirit ring.

With Huo Yuhao's current cultivation level and physique, absorbing it is indeed somewhat difficult, but considering that he absorbed his previous soul rings beyond his limits, there shouldn't be much danger.

But who is Huo Yuhao? He is a genius with twin martial souls and an ultimate martial soul.

As the successor of the Sea God Pavilion and the ultimate individual soldier cultivated by Shrek Academy with all its resources, if his ultimate ice martial soul, which everyone has high hopes for, is given four soul rings that are only a mere thousand years old at the beginning, it would be the biggest joke in Shrek Academy's history!

Faced with Qian Duoduo's alarm, Huo Yuhao simply uttered eight words in a deep voice: "Ancestor Tang San, the King of Ants."

Hong Qianduo was struck dumb, his mind went completely blank.

I see!

Huo Yuhao's reminder suddenly unlocked Qian Duoduo's long-buried memories, and an ancient legend she had once heard surged forth.

It's on my mind.

He involuntarily took a half step back, gazing at Huo Yuhao's unwavering back in the wind and snow, and an intense thought surged within him uncontrollably:

Could it be that Yuhao wants to emulate the astonishing feat of his ancestor Tang San, the Sea God, ten thousand years ago, by simultaneously absorbing multiple soul rings connected by their origins, and using the resonance between the soul rings and the tempering of the soul master's own soul power to trigger a mutation in the soul rings, thereby achieving a collective advancement in the age of the soul rings?

Yes! Huo Yuhao decided to take this risky move because he had thought of this secret and really wanted the physical enhancement brought by the Titan Snow Demon Soul Ring.

Legend has it that ten thousand years ago, when Tang San, the Sea God, was adding the sixth, seventh, and eighth spirit rings to his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer, he encountered three Thousand-Pound Ant Kings with a cultivation level of ninety thousand years deep in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Because the three were brothers and were killed at the same time, Tang San was able to draw in and absorb their spirit rings simultaneously.

During the absorption process, the three spirit rings collided with Tang San's own spirit power multiple times, resulting in incredible mutations. In the end, they all crossed the insurmountable barrier and advanced into three spirit rings of the 100,000-year level.

Today, Huo Yuhao is facing four Titan Snow Demons whose age is extremely close to ten thousand years. The relationship between these four Titan Snow Demons is obviously extraordinary, and may even be more "intimate" than that between the three brothers of the Thousand-Pound Ant King.

How similar this situation is to the legendary tale recorded in ancient texts!

Amidst howling winds and snow, Huo Yuhao took a deep breath of the chilling air that seemed to freeze his soul, his eyes as firm and bright as the North Star.

He admitted that he was far from being able to compare with Tang San's ancestor, but was the bottleneck between nine thousand and ten thousand years more difficult to overcome than the insurmountable barrier between ninety thousand and one hundred thousand years?

Since Tang San's ancestor was able to use three 90,000-year soul rings to fight for three 100,000-year soul rings.

Then why can't Huo Yuhao use four nine-thousand-year soul rings to fight for four ten-thousand-year soul rings?

Huo Yuhao's will was as firm as iron; once his mind was made up, there was no more hesitation!

He can do it!

"You're kidding me! Huo Yuhao, you idiot! Stop right now!" In the sea of ​​consciousness, Ice Emperor's screams instantly boiled over.

However, it was too late.

The moment the four rings of purplish-black air currents descended simultaneously, they bound Huo Yuhao's body like shackles.

With a boom, Huo Yuhao felt an immense surge of energy rush into his body. It was soul power dominated by strength, carrying the unique icy coldness and resilience of the Titan Snow Demon, instantly making him feel a sense of self-transcendence.

Feeling his own power rapidly increasing, Huo Yuhao was immediately stunned.

In his mind, these four Titan Snow Demons, who were killed by him and whose race was extremely incompatible with the Ice Jade Scorpion, should have reacted extremely violently during the fusion process.

Only in this way can the power of the spirit ring be compressed and purified through the confrontation between one's own martial soul and the spirit ring's energy, thus achieving the effect of advancing the spirit ring.

But now————

What about the impact? What about the resistance of the lingering resentment of the soul beasts? What about the collision between the soul rings and the martial soul, and then the process of forging and purifying?

No.

There was nothing there.

The surging energy flowed into my body with perfect gentleness.

Within the Sea of ​​Spirit, the expression on Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's anthropomorphic fat face was as ugly as if it had swallowed a hundred flies.

The reason for this situation is that Huo Yuhao overlooked two points.

On one hand, Huo Yuhao lacked understanding of the quality of his own martial soul. Spirit rings are forging and evolving a martial soul. Back then, Tang San simultaneously acquired three 90,000-year spirit rings, which was truly beyond the limits of absorption for the top-tier martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. But the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion was different; what kind of existence was it?

It is not only an ultimate martial soul and a super martial soul, but it also retains the consciousness of the Ice Emperor, the overlord of the far north. How can the Clear Sky Hammer compare to it?

On the other hand, this Titan Snow Demon's fourth head is indeed quite special—

Huo Yuhao's guess was correct. These four Titan Snow Demons were indeed true "best buddies." They were four brothers, but during their growth, they awakened some special habits that were not tolerated by their race.

Because they were afraid of being seen as outsiders, they took advantage of the tribe's rest time to run away and seek pleasure.

Faced with the powerful pressure emanating from Hyotei, they, who had already awakened their inner "female," dared not have any intention to resist.

The four lingering soul fragments not only did not resist, but under the terrifying aura of the Ice Emperor, they shyly gave up all resistance, humbled themselves, and actively merged into Huo Yuhao's martial soul.

Without intense clashes and confrontations, without the forging and sublimation achieved through these battles, how could these spirit rings undergo a qualitative change? How could they break through their bottlenecks?

No, that's not how it works! Why is that?!

Huo Yuhao was now completely panicked.

Although he often boasted of being content, he couldn't possibly add four thousand-year soul rings to his second martial soul all at once!

Don't be fooled by Huo Yuhao's initial statement to Qian Duoduo that he intended to absorb all four spirit rings. That was merely a ploy to make it easier for Qian Duoduo to accept. He originally only planned to absorb one, a plan he had agreed upon with Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor.

Things.

The Ice Emperor's original power is domineering and unparalleled, completely different from the gentle and inclusive Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. It cannot share its power to improve the quality of other types of soul beasts' soul rings like Heavenly Dream does.

One thousand-year spirit ring is still acceptable, but two of them would create a significant gap compared to a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.

But right now, there are four of them!

Don't come in! Get out! Get out of here!

Huo Yuhao screamed inwardly, trying to resist the influx of Titan Snow Demon energy, but once the soul ring fusion began, it was irreversible. Interruption would also cause the soul master to suffer extremely severe backlash.

Moreover, this involves the simultaneous fusion of four spirit rings; stopping abruptly could lead to unforeseen problems.

"Yuhao! Stay focused! Don't think about these things anymore. There's nothing wrong with the Titan Snow Demon Soul Ring. All things considered, it's definitely no worse than a normal ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. Now that things have come to this, let's make sure the Soul Ring can be absorbed successfully!"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm took a deep breath and shouted sharply.

At this moment, both Bingdi, who was going crazy on the side, and Huo Yuhao, who was full of grievances and indignation, were completely immersed in their own emotions. On the contrary, Tianmeng Bingcan was the calmest.

Although it was also furious with its host who liked to do foolish things on a whim and wanted to vent its anger, Huo Yuhao's current state was clearly extremely disadvantageous to them, so they could only try to calm him down first.

Sensing the unprecedented severity in Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's tone, Huo Yuhao's heart trembled. He hurriedly began to control his somewhat disordered soul power. Upon introspection, he saw that his physique, which was improving at an astonishing speed, was gradually alleviating his anxiety.

Perhaps—just as Brother Tianmeng said, he wasn't entirely at a loss?

That was the only way he could console himself.

The energy within the body gradually converged and slowly merged with the soul power.

However, just before Huo Yuhao was about to fully immerse himself in cultivation, he vaguely felt a slight, burning, tingling sensation deep within his bones—

outside world.

After carefully examining Huo Yuhao's gradually stabilizing condition, Qian Duoduo rubbed his hands together in amazement, finally relaxing his tense nerves. He plopped down on a high chair he had taken from his storage soul tool, observing with great interest.

"The boost to his physique from absorbing the Titan Snow Demon's soul ring is terrifying? It hasn't been long, and this kid's physical strength is almost at the threshold of a seasoned Soul Saint—and his soul power is increasing so smoothly and rapidly. It seems that the soul ring advancement method has truly succeeded?"

Qian Duoduo stroked his chin, his eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and satisfaction. "As expected of Elder Mu's chosen successor, truly a young hero with astonishing courage!"

Hearing the soft, popping sounds coming from Huo Yuhao's joints, Qian Duoduo's smile grew even brighter.

He was really looking forward to seeing what a breathtaking sight the four black ten-thousand-year soul rings would be when Huo Yuhao finished absorbing them and opened his eyes!

Sun and Moon Empire, Mingdu, the Red Dust Family Mansion.

"elder brother!"

Xiao Hongchen leaned against the soft couch, his face pale, still surrounded by a faint smell of medicine. Hearing the familiar call full of concern and anxiety, he quickly sat up.

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Meng Hongchen rushed in with slightly red eyes.

Seeing her younger sister's anxious and worried expression, Xiao Hongchen felt a warmth in her heart. She thought Meng Hongchen was worried after learning about her injuries, and was about to say something to comfort her—

"Brother, how did you get hurt? Are you alright?" Meng Hongchen asked anxiously, her gaze quickly sweeping over him.

Huh? That's a question that sounds like you just found out I was injured. So you didn't come here for me?

Xiao Hongchen's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and the little bit of emotion in his heart instantly cooled down, but he still managed to force a smile: "It's nothing. I was afraid of hurting my opponent during the sparring, so I forcibly interrupted my soul skill, which caused some internal injuries. I'll be fine after a few days of recuperation."

"Dream, how could you—"

"Okay, okay."

Before he could finish speaking, Meng Hongchen pressed on, "Tianxu! I heard he appeared at Mingde Hall? And he even fought you? Brother, is Tianxu really back?"

Xiao Hongchen nodded and said, "Yes."

"How is he? Where is he now? Is he injured? Has his cultivation level improved again?"

Meng Hongchen bombarded him with a barrage of questions, her beautiful eyes shining brightly, without glancing at her brother's injuries again.

Laughing at the World:

He was so angry that his vision blurred slightly, his chest tightened, and he almost fainted.

But Xiao Hongchen was still sulking. He couldn't do anything about his sister. Meng Hongchen quickly found out the relevant information from him. After learning that Kong Tianxu had returned safely and made great progress in his cultivation, a bright smile as beautiful as spring flowers immediately bloomed on her face.

"Brother, get some rest. Goodbye!"

She cheerfully tossed out a perfunctory blessing, turned and ran towards the door like a gust of wind, heading straight for the main hall.

Xiao Hongchen lay alone on the couch, staring at the ceiling, feeling only loneliness and desolation in the wind and snow.

Mingdu, the imperial palace of the Sun and Moon Empire, and its back garden.

The wheelchair moved slowly along the wide bluestone path in the back garden. Plants of all shapes and sizes were neatly scattered throughout the garden. Every design element was ingenious: a small waterfall in the artificial hill, a cluster of royal patterns amidst blooming flowers, and towering trees.

The birdsong and fragrant flowers made the entire royal garden of the Sun Moon Empire feel like a beautiful forest.

"Master of the Red Dust Hall, how is your grandson's injury? There's less than a month until the competition, and I'm really looking forward to celebrating his achievement with a banquet."

Sitting in a wheelchair, Xu Tianran closed his eyes, a thin blanket covering his legs, and exuded a faint sense of leisure.

After listening quietly to Jing Hongchen's report on Kong Tianxu, he remained silent for a moment without making any judgment. Instead, he changed the subject and spoke in a gentle and concerned tone.

Jing Hongchen felt a chill run down his spine. After years of trials and tribulations, this Crown Prince—no, he should now be called the Regent—had become so cunning that Jing Hongchen could not see through him at all.

But he remained outwardly calm: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Xiao'er's injuries are no longer serious, and she certainly won't miss the competition."

"That's good." Xu Tianran smiled with satisfaction. "In that case, your grandson, Xiao Hongchen, will serve as the captain of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team in this competition. The Hongchen family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, producing many talented individuals. I am very pleased."

"On behalf of Xiao'er, this old minister thanks Your Highness for your great kindness!" Jing Hongchen bowed deeply.

He seemed to want to say a few more words, but Xu Tianran smiled and waved his hand, signaling him to step back.

Jing Hongchen had no choice but to swallow her words, bow to Xu Tianran and the palace-dressed woman behind him, and then slowly retreated from the back garden.

Once Jing Hongchen's figure had completely disappeared, the gentle smile on Xu Tianran's face instantly twisted.

He slammed his fists against the edge of the wheelchair, which he had already crushed, and roared, "Wasn't that bird dead? Why is it still chirping! Shut them all up!"

Before the words were finished, a blurry gray shadow seemed to sweep across the sky above the garden.

The next moment, the short, muffled thud and the flapping of wings abruptly ceased. The most melodious lark in the garden, along with the bird keeper who stood not far away with his head bowed and hands drooping, lay dead in the carefully trimmed flowerbed, blood silently spreading beneath them and staining the path.

The surroundings became completely quiet.