blogombal Chapter 168 Auspicious Beast: Could Huo Yuhao be my biological father?
Chapter 168 Auspicious Beast: Could Huo Yuhao be my biological father?
Chapter 168 Auspicious Beast: Could Huo Yuhao be my biological father?
"Alright, alright, I knew you guys were coming, I've already made all the arrangements."
Tang Ya chuckled, then turned and pushed open the two heavy metal doors. "Come with me, let me show you what the Spirit Pagoda looks like now!"
The doors slowly opened, revealing an exceptionally spacious and bright hall.
The floor was paved with white jade, and the ceiling was extremely high. The embedded soul-guiding lamps emitted a soft light, illuminating the entire first-floor hall perfectly.
The lobby is currently empty, with only some traces of construction, but the overall framework has been completed, exuding a simple yet grand style.
Tang Ya led the two to a room deep in the hall. After entering a series of complex commands, a metal door slid open silently, revealing a huge space that could accommodate dozens of people.
"Let's go to the ninth underground level. The underground part is the true core of our Spirit Pagoda, and the Spirit Hall prepared for Senior Sister Xiaotao is also there." Tang Ya went in first and waved to the two of them.
As the soul-guided elevator descended smoothly, Huo Yuhao could see the different structures of each floor and the busy staff through the transparent crystal wall in front of him.
Not long after, the soul-guided elevator trembled slightly.
As the metal door opened, a vast, circular room came into view for the three of them.
Countless silver-white magical patterns intertwined on the walls and floor of the room, forming a mysterious design.
The patterns eventually converged on the octagonal platform in the center of the room, where the rich aura of light almost solidified into a tangible form, constantly shimmering with a faint golden glow.
"This is the Spirit Transfer Hall. Conducting a soul contract here not only saves soul power, but more importantly, it greatly reduces the loss of spiritual power for the soul master when fusing souls, thereby increasing the success rate of fusion."
Tang Ya's tone was tinged with pride, "However, Elder Yi said that this is still too large at the moment. After he finishes his research, he will develop a smaller spirit transmission space to be placed on the spirit transmission tower on the ground, and then it will be open to the public."
Huo Yuhao, sensing the rich light elements in the air, couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Compared to the relatively crude Spirit Hall he created in his previous life, which could only absorb light elements from the sun, the one now made by Elder Yi is undoubtedly a step further, becoming more stable and efficient.
"Then let's not delay, Sister Tao, please get ready, we'll begin the soul ritual immediately."
After the three of them stepped onto the high platform together, Huo Yuhao gave Ma Xiaotao and Liehuo Xingjiao a brief introduction to the fusion process, and then a deep and mysterious chanting voice came from his mouth.
His blue-gold eyes had transformed into dazzling golden eyes with many intricate patterns, and the Eye of Destiny that had quietly appeared on his forehead slowly opened, emitting a rose-gold light that enveloped Liehuo Xingjiaoshu.
The fiery apricot blossom was instantly bathed in a dazzling golden light, and its crystal-clear body began to melt at a visible speed, eventually turning into a ball of golden-red, scorching gelatinous liquid that floated in mid-air.
At the same time, the silver-white patterns on the ground below the platform suddenly lit up, becoming brighter and brighter, with a golden halo, and the already exceptionally rich aura of light element was further enhanced.
The scorching liquid, guided by Huo Yuhao's spiritual power, merged with the gray six-pointed star array that emerged from beneath his feet, eventually completely enveloping Ma Xiaotao, who was sitting cross-legged, transforming her into a translucent golden-red cocoon.
An unusually scorching heat spread out, instantly distorting and deforming the surrounding air.
Inside the large cocoon, Ma Xiaotao frowned in pain as the power surged in, her perfect body trembling violently, and the beads of sweat on her skin evaporated instantly.
Prompted by Huo Yuhao's gaze, the Fragrant Silk Immortal Item, which Tang Ya was holding and which had long been away from the scorching fire, suddenly lit up with a light.
Amidst the swaying petals, a huge pink light shield, carrying a faint fragrance, enveloped the golden-red cocoon.
The radiant light emanating from the high platform was also drawn into the cocoon by the magic circle.
Ma Xiaotao, who had been trembling from the intense pain, gradually calmed down.
As the large cocoon trembled rhythmically, the golden-red liquid inside gradually seeped into Ma Xiaotao's body, making her body translucent, like a piece of crimson jade being repeatedly forged.
After about half an hour, the soul ritual had entered a stable state. Huo Yuhao gently wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.
For him now, the pressure of having Ma Xiaotao fuse with a 100,000-year-old soul spirit at level 70, and also fuse with its accompanying soul bone, is enormous.
Without the combined assistance of the Spirit Transmission Hall and the Fragrant Silk Immortal Item, he would have found it difficult to proceed.
"Xiao Yuhao, are you all better now?"
This was also the first time Tang Ya had witnessed the complete process of contracting a soul spirit, and her eyes were full of curiosity, not to mention that this was a direct contract with a soul beast of the 100,000-year level.
Huo Yuhao replied softly, "Sister Xiaoya, it's almost done. Next, we just need to wait for Sister Xiaotao to finish fusing the soul bone on her own, which should take about another hour."
Before Tang Ya could say anything, a door on the outer edge of the main hall was suddenly kicked open, and a golden soul beast, resembling a large cat, emerged from it, muttering to itself as it ran.
"I've sensed the presence of another of my kind. I'm sure I can catch them this time."
"Hey, mythical beast, don't run so fast!" The three-headed Crimson King also hurriedly emerged from the passage behind the door.
The two sides stared at each other for a moment, wide-eyed.
"Don't move."
A clear and melodious female voice rang out, and in the next instant, a golden light flashed, and the distance of over a hundred meters was instantly shortened. The rich aura of light and fire rushed in like a small golden sun.
The three-eyed golden lion's limbs came to a sharp halt on the smooth ground, forcibly stopping in front of Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao had no doubt that if the floor of the Spirit Transmission Hall hadn't been made of such a hard material, the other party would have plowed out four deep trenches.
Looking at the humans in front of it, the three-eyed golden lion's small head was filled with big question marks.
There was no doubt that there was human presence before me.
But why does he also carry the strong scent of the Lord? It's as if he's declaring to every creature that approaches that this human is her possession.
Could this be the Soul Beast Mistress that the Lord mentioned before?
But why does he possess a power of destiny that feels so familiar to me, as if another version of myself exists within him?
As the three-eyed golden lion shook its golden fur in confusion, the golden dragon scales beneath the fur emitted a faint tremor.
As if resonating with something, the same golden dragon scales instantly emerged from Huo Yuhao's body, and four golden halos rose from his feet, instantly filling the entire space with a domineering and fierce dragon might.
The Crimson King, who was already nervously following behind, almost had the fur on all three of his heads stand on end after sensing the extremely dense aura of the Golden Dragon King. He was completely bewildered as to what was happening.
If Di Tian hadn't told him before he left that he was absolutely safe inside the Spirit Pagoda, he would have already turned around and run away with his little ancestor.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt the golden dragon blood flowing even faster within its body. The already familiar feeling it had towards the person in front of it was now enhanced by an even stronger sense of blood connection.
Especially the way the other person looked at me, it was as if they were reminiscing about something.
So the three-eyed golden lion tilted its furry head and asked suspiciously, "Human, could you be my long-lost biological father?"
Upon hearing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's words, the atmosphere in the entire Spirit Transmission Hall became strange.
The Red King's three heads and six eyes widened in disbelief, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.
"Xiao Yuhao, tell us the truth. When did you secretly have a daughter this big behind our backs?"
Tang Ya moved closer to Huo Yuhao, nudged his waist with her elbow, and smiled mischievously.
The fragrant, exquisite fairy-like product held in Tang Ya's hands swayed even more violently, its stem even drooping slightly, as if whispering:
"Little Ya Ya, what nonsense are you talking about? The Emperor Beast is much older than Huo Yuhao, how could it possibly be his daughter?"
The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb is merely the king of immortal herbs, but the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, as an auspicious beast, is worshipped by all soul beasts, including her.
Not to mention that this auspicious imperial beast was followed by a ferocious beast. She had no idea that these two were still inside the Spirit Pagoda.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion realized that it had just spoken nonsense and became ashamed and angry.
"Man, quickly explain what's going on with the aura of destiny on you. If you dare not tell me, I'll..."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stopped talking towards the end.
This human before me is undoubtedly the Lord's possession. If I were to truly offend him, I fear I would be hung from a crooked tree beside the Lake of Life and beaten by the Lord afterward.
But since those harsh words have already been spoken, wouldn't it be embarrassing to take them back now?
Her bright golden eyes darted around, and she forced a fierce look as she pointed at the Crimson King, who was almost petrified beside her.
"If you dare not tell the truth, I'll have the Red King bite you. He has three heads, and his teeth are very strong; his bite hurts a lot."
Having already recognized Huo Yuhao's identity, the Crimson King was carefully trying to move his massive body to a corner to reduce his presence. Upon hearing the auspicious beast's words, all three of his heads simultaneously went blank.
What nonsense is this little brat spouting now!
If I dared to bite the Soul Beast Mistress, I'd probably be turned into a Soul Ring and Soul Bone in the next second.
With a muffled thud, the Crimson King's massive body fell to the ground without hesitation, its three enormous heads slamming into the hard ground with a dull thud, the sound tinged with a sob.
"My lady, the auspicious beast is young and doesn't know any better. Please don't take it to heart. I'll take her away right now and promise she'll never appear before you again."
Upon hearing the words "mistress," Huo Yuhao felt that the gazes cast by Tang Ya and Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin instantly became incredibly strange.
The joy he had felt upon reuniting with the auspicious beast had completely vanished, and he suddenly felt exhausted, with an urge to destroy everything on the spot.
"Red King, don't move, and don't come near me."
Before anyone else could react, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly pounced on Huo Yuhao.
"If you don't tell me on your own initiative, then I'll have to come in person."
The red light emanating from the vertical eye on her forehead grew increasingly eerie, clearly indicating that she was in a state of extreme excitement.
Especially when she looked at Huo Yuhao, who was pinned down by her and exuded a captivating aura, her excitement grew even stronger.
Not to mention that this human is the Lord's possession. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's gaze became increasingly unrestrained as it thought about imprinting its own unique mark on the other party.
Huo Yuhao did not attempt to struggle.
Even though the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's strength is comparable to that of a 100,000-year-old soul beast, it wouldn't be difficult for it to break free if it had already unsealed four layers of the Golden Dragon King's divine core, given its full strength.
Seeing the other person's excited expression, the Eye of Destiny on his forehead subconsciously reappeared, and a strange rose-gold halo immediately spread outward from his forehead.
Drawn by that aura of destiny, the golden eyes of the three-eyed golden lion gleamed with an inexplicable light.
And the crimson vertical eye on her forehead, which originally had a faint red glow, began to shimmer with golden light after being influenced by the golden halo.
"You have a third eye too. We really are the same kind. Now let me see what's going on with you!"
As it spoke, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, following the guidance of fate, lowered its head and pressed its vertical eye tightly against Huo Yuhao's Eye of Fate.
The moment they made contact, both of their bodies trembled violently.
An intensely rich golden light burst forth from the point of contact, instantly enveloping Huo Yuhao and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's bodies completely, transforming in an instant into a massive, softly glowing golden orb.
Meanwhile, at the top of the Spirit Pagoda, in the conference room on the ninth floor.
Di Tian, who was sitting on the sofa discussing the future development of the Spirit Pagoda with the gray-robed old man in front of him, suddenly changed his expression and stood up abruptly. The surrounding void dimmed because of the change in his aura.
"What happened? How could the fortune of the Star Dou Great Forest have changed so drastically? What exactly did the auspicious beast do? Elder Yi, we can discuss other matters later. I need to see the auspicious beast immediately to put my mind at ease."
Electrolux nodded, calmly stood up, his entire being seemingly integrated with the aura of the Spirit Pagoda, and said in a steady voice:
"Di Tian, there's no need to worry too much. Miss Rui Shou is with my disciple. Why don't we go and take a look together?"
(End of this chapter)