Chapter 98 Qiu'er, I'm coming soon.
Silence, a deathly silence, as if time itself had frozen. The eyes of the elders and revered elders were wide open, like copper bells, their gaze fixed intently on the unfolded blueprint, as if trying to etch every detail into their minds. A soul tool capable of annihilating a Super Douluo—what an obscure term!
If it were anyone else, daring to claim that a simple design on a blueprint could annihilate a Super Douluo, they would slap them mercilessly, demonstrating the power of a Super Douluo, and then send them straight to a mental hospital to let the doctors see if they've lost their mind or are simply intellectually deficient. However, when these words came from Huo Yuhao's mouth, everything seemed to make sense; no one doubted or questioned them.
The miracles Huo Yuhao has created have overturned their understanding more than once. With just a bunch of level six and seven soul tools he created, his strength is already comparable to that of a high-level Soul Saint or even a Soul Master who has just entered the Soul Douluo realm. Following this logic, it doesn't seem surprising that a level nine soul tool has the power to kill a Super Douluo.
Moreover, Huo Yuhao is one of their own, and the more powerful the soul tool he creates, the more advantageous it is for their side. The reason they find it hard to accept it right now is simply due to their deep-seated resentment and complex emotions.
These elders, each a standout of their era, were chosen ones. They had endured countless hardships, overcoming numerous obstacles and surpassing their peers, honing their skills over decades, even centuries, to achieve their current strength and status. Yet, Huo Yuhao, with just a blueprint, declared he possessed the power to annihilate a Super Douluo, filling them with complex emotions.
They felt both proud of Huo Yuhao's achievements and a touch of melancholy for their own past glory. They knew that with Huo Yuhao's rise, their once-proud achievements and status might become quite ordinary. Huo Yuhao was changing the world's landscape at a speed they could hardly imagine.
Huo Yuhao naturally saw through their thoughts. He smiled slightly and said, "Elders, this is a soul tool. No matter how powerful it is, it serves the soul master and is created by the soul master. To put it bluntly, it is just a tool. Moreover, it is a tool that we use. Although soul tools are powerful, their existence and value depend entirely on how the soul master uses them."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, the group of elders and retainers nodded thoughtfully, their thoughts gradually calming down. They began to reflect on their previous prejudice and fear of soul tools, realizing that they might have been overly sensitive and resistant to this emerging power. Huo Yuhao's words washed away their doubts and anxieties.
"We must view soul tools from an objective and rational perspective. Only when we use them can they become powerful level 9 soul tools. Once separated from the soul master, they are just useless lumps of iron. Soul tools are not uncontrollable monsters, but tools that can be controlled and mastered."
"Hahaha, Yuhao is right. It's us old folks who have been overthinking things. We've lived for over 100 years, yet we're not as insightful as the kids. It's shameful." Golden Crocodile Elder couldn't help but laugh, his laughter filled with self-deprecation and relief. The other elders nodded in agreement, beginning to realize that Huo Yuhao's insights might be the wake-up call they needed.
The one who spoke just now was Golden Crocodile Douluo, who is growing increasingly fond of Huo Yuhao.
The only drawback was that Huo Yuhao, a grown man, looked as delicate as a girl, which was also the only thing that Golden Crocodile Douluo was dissatisfied with. He once jokingly told the other male lions in private, "If this kid were any more handsome, he could practically be a girl." For a period of time, the two even created a training plan for Huo Yuhao.
Since he had some free time today, Golden Crocodile Douluo decided to take this opportunity to have a good talk with Huo Yuhao.
"Ahem, Yuhao, there's something I'm not sure if I should say." Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice carried a hint of hesitation, yet was filled with the concern of an elder.
Hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly: "There's nothing inconvenient about it. Golden Crocodile, please just say what you need."
"Yuhao, I think you're all grown up now, and you should get some exercise like other boys." Golden Crocodile Douluo began to speak eloquently.
"Build up your muscles, get plenty of sunshine, and get a tan, that's the way to go."
"It would be best if you trained like me and my fourth brother, that's what a real man does!" Golden Crocodile Douluo said, puffing out his chest to show off his muscular physique. However, he didn't notice that Bibi Dong, who was standing next to him, had a cold killing intent in her eyes.
Because Golden Crocodile Douluo was standing quite close to Bibi Dong, he felt a chill run down his spine, as if a cold current was flowing through the air. He subconsciously shrank his neck, but still didn't stop talking.
Qian Daoliu quickly patted Jin E on the shoulder, interrupting him: "Hey, second brother, times have changed." Qian Daoliu's voice carried a hint of helplessness and persuasion, "Young people these days are fine as they are, they don't need to tan their skin and build up big muscles."
"Yuhao is fine as he is," Qian Daoliu continued, turning his gaze to Huo Yuhao, his eyes revealing appreciation and affirmation.
He truly couldn't imagine what would happen if Xue'er returned and saw Huo Yuhao, who resembled both the Golden Crocodile and the Lion. She'd probably tear down the entire Hall of Worship, and the Golden Crocodile and the Lion would likely be beaten to death by Xue'er and Bibi Dong. Qian Daoliu pondered this silently, breaking out in a cold sweat for the Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Qian Daoliu gently shook his head, clearing his mind of the chaotic thoughts. He turned his gaze to Huo Yuhao and asked with a hint of concern, "Yuhao, I remember you mentioned to me before that you planned to go out after this meeting. Where do you plan to go?"
Huo Yuhao slowly replied, "Star Dou Great Forest."
"Star Dou Great Forest?" Qian Daoliu frowned slightly.
"I remember your cultivation level hasn't reached level forty yet. What are you going to do in the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"Grandpa, the reason I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest this time is not to find a spirit ring, but to find someone."
"Looking for someone? Go to the Star Dou Great Forest?" Qian Daoliu seemed somewhat surprised. What kind of people were in the Star Dou Great Forest? There were probably mostly soul beasts...
"Yes, I'm going to find someone who is very important to me..." Huo Yuhao's tone was gentle as the figure that haunted his dreams reappeared in his mind.
In the past six months, Huo Yuhao had been busy with one thing after another, leaving him no free time. Now that he had finished everything, Huo Yuhao naturally wanted to go find her.
"Qiu'er, I'm coming to find you right away..."
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