Chapter 24 Nine-Faced Beast, Tang Ya: I am the one who knows everything!
"Nine-Faced Supoha? Not bad, that's a good name!"
Huo Yuhao sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his mind filled with memories of his past life and the nine masked beasts controlled by the man named Whirlpool Face.
Morphological changes...
Each energy source possesses unique properties and form.
With a thought, Huo Yuhao unleashed his immense spiritual power, like an invisible hand, which began to shape the violent energy.
"Blue, white, vermilion, black, void, south, north, three, jade!"
With each word spoken, a mass of energy underwent a qualitative change within the light, transforming into a ferocious and divine monster.
[Azure Dragon]: A giant blue dragon, tens of meters long, coils up, its mouth slightly open, with surging chakra faintly visible.
[White Tiger]: A white tiger with a body as large as a mountain, its muscles are bulging, its sharp claws gleam with a cold light, exuding extreme destructive power.
[Vermilion Bird]: A strange red bird born from fire, its wings spread wide enough to blot out the sun, and the surrounding air is distorted by the high temperature.
[Xuanwu]: A giant tortoise made of countless thick stone slabs, a symbol of absolute defense.
[Golden Serpent]: A giant python with a golden body, long and flexible, a weapon for strangulation and restraint.
[Southern Dipper and Northern Dipper Immortals]: Two humanoid beings dressed in robes and wearing fox masks, their staffs gleaming with the light of sealing and support.
[Celestial Maiden]: A flying fairy draped in purple ribbons, beautiful yet eerie, whose body shifts between reality and illusion and can pass through all physical barriers.
Finally, there is the Grim Reaper, representing reaping.
It was a purple, skeletal monster wielding a giant scythe, with soul fire burning in its empty eye sockets, and the scythe seemed capable of cleaving through space as it swung.
Huo Yuhao looked at the nine enormous creatures and nodded in satisfaction.
This is another way of utilizing the power of the Tailed Beasts.
Although I am currently limited by my cultivation level, each masked beast only possesses the strength of a peak Soul Emperor.
But if all nine come out at once, even a Soul Saint would have no chance of escape.
Moreover, the most flexible aspect of this system is that...
Huo Yuhao had a sudden thought.
The nine masked beasts instantly disintegrated, transforming into a pure stream of energy that flowed into his body.
The pale blue soul beast coat instantly covered his entire body, and his aura surged.
I can merge them at any time, activate the outer garment mode, and engage in hand-to-hand combat.
Huo Yuhao removed the Soul Beast's outer garment once more, and the Nine-Faced Beast reappeared.
Just then, Electrolux, who had been hovering to the side, moved.
"Interesting… This aura of death is quite to my liking."
Electrolux transformed into a streak of light and pierced straight into the body of the [Death] masked beast.
Buzz!
The Grim Reaper has become Electrox, wearing a mask.
An aura of both holiness and death emanated from it.
"Yuhao".
Electrolux brandished his scythe, and his voice resounded directly in Huo Yuhao's mind:
"The potential of this technique goes far beyond this."
"Right now, they are just pure energy bodies. But in the future, you can find eight other powerful soul beasts to form contracts with, allowing the soul beasts' souls to reside in these masks and become true soul spirits."
"At that time, they will possess true life and wisdom."
A glint flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes.
Contracted Soul Beasts... Soul Spirits...
If that's the case, my process of collecting "Tailed Beasts" will become much easier in the future.
For those powerful soul beasts facing their end, I can completely avoid using force and instead use the conditions of immortality or symbiosis to persuade them with words.
The image of the next target instantly flashed into Huo Yuhao's mind.
I've already decided on the person for Two-Tailed Fox...
Seeing the boy lost in thought, Electrolux paused for a moment, then his tone became somewhat somber:
"child."
"You and I when I was young... really look alike."
"Exceptionally gifted, meticulous, and burdened with hatred."
"I do not object to your revenge, nor do I object to your pursuit of power. But I hope that you can hold fast to the last bottom line in your heart."
"Do not lose your way in the darkness, and do not degenerate into an evil person who does evil for the sake of doing evil."
Huo Yuhao raised his head and looked directly into those gray eyes.
"Um."
He responded softly, offering no further explanation.
Is this the bottom line?
...
Shrek Academy, by Poseidon Lake.
A night breeze blew by, bringing a touch of coolness.
Tang Ya stood quietly by the lake, feeling the earth-shattering changes within her body.
His meridians are broad and strong, and his soul power surges like a river.
If she so desired, that terrifying dark blue-silver tree could burst forth from the ground at any time, devouring all life around it.
This is not a dream.
Tang Ya clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.
I have been completely transformed.
I am no longer the weakling who could only hide behind others and cry; I have gained... the qualification to step into the world of the strong.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.
"Xiaoya!"
Beibei ran over breathlessly, her face full of anxiety and concern.
"I've finally found you... I've been so worried! I thought something had happened to you!"
Looking at the affectionate young man before her, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashed in Tang Ya's eyes.
Worry?
Are you worried that I, this "Tang Clan puppet," will slip out of your control?
Looking at Tang Ya, Bei Bei felt a sense of relief.
On one hand, it was because of the task assigned by Xuanzu Mu'en—to deeply connect the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy through emotional bonds.
On the other hand, Tang Ya's pure and lovely appearance and unique temperament did indeed allow him to control his large head with his small head.
He mixed public and private matters together, and even he himself couldn't distinguish how much of it was genuine emotion and how much was calculation.
Tang Ya turned around, her face instantly changing to a gentle expression that was both apologetic and relieved.
"Beibei... I'm sorry for making you worry."
She lowered her head and gently bit her lip:
"I'm fine. Just now... I was overthinking things."
"I've figured it out. The academy also has its difficulties. After all, the Tang Sect had already declined by then, and the academy can't afford to die for us."
I shouldn't blame you.
As Tang Ya said these words, she sneered inwardly.
hehe.
Bebe, and Shrek.
You can't fool me anymore.
My ancestors have already told me the whole truth.
Now I am the one who knows everything!
Since you all enjoy acting, I'll play along to the end. Let's see who comes out on top in the end.
Upon hearing this, Bei Bei smiled with relief. He thought Tang Ya had truly been persuaded by him.
"Xiaoya, it's so good that you think this way."
He stepped forward, wanting to put his arm around Tang Ya's shoulder.
Tang Ya subtly sidestepped, pretending to tidy her wind-blown hair.
"Yes, it's really late, let's go back."
Beibei's hand froze in mid-air, then she casually withdrew it, thinking to herself:
It seems things have stabilized for now.
As long as she still depends on me and the academy, the Tang Sect will never escape the grasp of the Ancestor.
The two walked side by side toward the dormitory area, each harboring their own secrets.
...
In the days that followed, Shrek Academy seemed to return to peace.
Huo Yuhao continued to live an ascetic life.
Aside from attending classes, he spent almost all his time on Poseidon Lake.
One afternoon.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Wang Dong dragged Xiao Xiao to Seagod Lake to find Huo Yuhao.
However, when they arrived at the lake, the sight before them made the two privileged young women question their very existence.
On the wide lake surface.
Huo Yuhao carried the heavy, specially made weights on his back, yet his feet firmly trod on the water's surface as if walking on flat ground.
And standing opposite him were four figures that looked exactly like him!
That was a wood clone.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Five Huo Yuhaos were practicing intensely on the water.
Every punch landed with a thud, and every kick flew through the air.
Each collision sent up a spray of water several meters high, the movements so fast that even Wang Dong's eyes could barely keep up.
What's even more terrifying is that during this intense confrontation, Huo Yuhao also had to constantly maintain his chakra balance to prevent himself from falling into the water.
"this..."
Xiao Xiao's mouth dropped open, and she almost dropped the milk tea in her hand.
"Is this a clone soul skill? Doesn't he only have one ring? And... is he risking his life with this level of training?"
Wang Dong looked at the figure sweating profusely in the water, his expression extremely complicated.
She remembered Huo Yuhao's words: "Only power is the only true spectacle."
Is this monster... really our age?
End of this chapter...