Chapter 87: The Gathering
Huo Yuhao signed a Spirit Pagoda Contract with Jing Ziyan and then proceeded to perform a Spirit Ascension for her.
Jing Ziyan's talent was decent, but among the current members of the Spirit Pagoda, she was at the bottom; the improvement from Spirit Ascension could only be considered fair.
"Name: Jing Ziyan; Soul Power Rank: 65; mental force: Spirit Sea Realm Peak; Physical Strength: Rank 65;
Meridians Strength: Rank 62; Advanced Martial Soul:???; Lighting Degree: 51%."
Looking at Jing Ziyan's data after the Spirit Ascension, Huo Yuhao felt that reaching Limit Douluo would be quite a struggle. Everything else was manageable, but her mental force was truly lacking.
The 'Intent' that Ji Juechen had comprehended this time was no simple matter; it was estimated that he wouldn't wake up for a month or two.
After maintaining a Divine Sense Barrier, Huo Yuhao left Ji Juechen in Jing Ziyan's care and revealed himself to the outside world.
This was the first time Huo Yuhao had appeared in public in three days. Upon receiving the news, the Sun Moon Imperial Family collectively breathed a sigh of relief, and the tense atmosphere across the Sun Moon Empire suddenly eased.
It was only then that the various princes and nobles understood the weight of the name 'Huo Yuhao'; it represented true deterrence and power.
A gold-stamped invitation was rushed into Huo Yuhao's hands; it was an invitation to a banquet from the Sun Moon Imperial Family.
Crown Prince Xu Tianran would personally host Huo Yuhao on behalf of the seriously ill Old Emperor to demonstrate the friendly attitude of the Sun Moon Imperial Family.
"Your Highness Crown Prince, this banquet seems like a good opportunity. If Your Highness is ruthless enough, why not decline the banquet? I can help send the Old Emperor and Huo Yuhao away together."
Crown Prince Xu Tianran felt a moment of temptation, but thinking of the news that had come from Shrek Academy recently, he calmed down.
"Two days ago, Xuan Zi high-profilely announced his entry into the Limit Rank, becoming Shrek's Limit Douluo on the surface."
"Does the Holy Spirit Cult really have the ability to protect me from two Limit Douluos? Xuan Zi is wearing a legendary set of Three-Word Battle Armor."
Zhongli Wu let out a dry, cackling laugh, saying it was just a joke; how could those spirit tools possibly harm a Limit Douluo.
Crown Prince Xu Tianran didn't understand Di Tian's strength, but he knew it clearly; Uncle Long had said long ago that he was far from being Di Tian's match.
Huo Yuhao was a fierce man who had confronted Di Tian head-on. Did they really think he had a good temper, staying silent after three strongholds in the Capital City were wiped out?
"Just a joke, Your Highness Crown Prince, please don't take it seriously. For now, it's better to develop steadily."
After Zhongli Wu's figure dissipated, Crown Prince Xu Tianran gave a dark smile. Did they really think he was completely helpless against Huo Yuhao?
If a war with the Douluo Three Kingdoms was a guaranteed loss, no matter how impatient he was, he would no longer plan to unify the continent.
"A significant anomaly has occurred in the Love-Questioning Valley. A miracle? Perhaps I should consider those two people's plan."
Inside the Sun Moon Imperial Palace, Huo Yuhao was somewhat speechlessly surrounded by a group of maidservants as they led him toward the banquet hall.
These maidservants would be considered exceptionally beautiful even in Huo Yuhao's past life. Their sudden swarm caught Huo Yuhao off guard.
Was it because the connection with Princess Xu Jiujiu had reached here or something? Are you testing me with this?
Especially Crown Prince Xu Tianran's sister, Princess Xu Tianzhen, who had been accompanying him to eat and drink since the start of the banquet.
It was obvious the Sun Moon Empire guessed he might be interested in princesses, but Princess Xu Tianzhen was simply too naive.
After she approached Huo Yuhao, her most intimate action was helping him hold a plate while he was getting food.
The rest of the conversation consisted of things like, "Pavilion Master Huo, you can try this, the taste is excellent," and "Pavilion Master Huo, please don't be formal, the food here is unlimited, eat more."
This left Huo Yuhao a bit bewildered. Although he had indeed come to the banquet primarily to eat, having a princess watching him was truly strange.
It was clear that Crown Prince Xu Tianran treated this sister quite well; she was truly a breath of fresh air in the chaotic environment of the Sun Moon Imperial Family.
Crown Prince Xu Tianran told her to follow him, and she really did follow; whatever he ate, she would take the same.
Huo Yuhao's appetite had increased greatly due to his cultivation of Blood-Qi Force, and by now he had eaten nearly fifty plates.
Princess Xu Tianzhen was likely full by the third plate, and was currently forcing herself to continue eating slowly.
Huo Yuhao felt that if he didn't stop her, this girl might eat until she threw up.
If the banquet hall weren't so excessively luxurious and gold-plated, Huo Yuhao would have thought he was at some buffet restaurant.
Huo Yuhao glanced around a few times. These pillars carved with golden dragons were truly tempting; if he took them away, they could probably be exchanged for many Heaven And Earth Treasures.
Huo Yuhao was calculating in his heart whether to swipe these pillars before leaving, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.
After all, he could swipe those Spirit Shells and spirit tools and shamelessly wrap it up as 'preventing war'.
If he swiped these pillars, there would be no justification; it would be pure, unreasonable robbery.
While Huo Yuhao was lost in thought, a voice calling him reached his ears.
"Pavilion Master Huo, I wonder if we could have a private chat? I have admired Pavilion Master Huo for a long time and hope to learn from you."
Seeing her imperial brother being pushed over in a wheelchair by guards, Princess Xu Tianzhen very sensibly found an excuse to slip away; she at least had that much discernment.
"Then let us chat privately to the side. I have always heard that the Crown Prince is diligent in his governance; it is better to see you once than to hear of you a hundred times."
Huo Yuhao knew exactly what kind of person Crown Prince Xu Tianran was, but in public, he still had to give him some Face.
The two walked into a small private booth within the banquet hall. This room had excellent soundproofing and was specifically used for discussing confidential matters.
"Pavilion Master Huo, I wonder what your view of my Sun Moon Empire truly is, and whether Shrek Academy's neutrality can be maintained indefinitely."
"The Pavilion Master need not rush to reply. The Sun Moon Empire is also extremely interested in Battle Armor and Mechas; the supply of Rare Metals is absolutely not a problem."
Huo Yuhao had long known what Crown Prince Xu Tianran's goal was, and both he and Crown Prince Xu Tianran knew perfectly well that the success rate of this negotiation was close to zero.
"The Crown Prince must be joking. Shrek Academy has always been neutral and never favors any side. However, if someone starts a war, we will certainly not approve."
Huo Yuhao was actually somewhat interested in Crown Prince Xu Tianran's intelligence network. Battle Armor aside, regarding Mechas, he had only conducted transactions with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had no intention of auctioning Mechas and had kept them in storage; the source of this information was rather intriguing.
No wonder the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School didn't join the fray in this continental war; they were likely the true neutrals, intending to help neither side.
It made sense; no matter how the continent was fought over, it wouldn't affect their position as the Number One Merchant Guild.
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