Before absorbing the fifth soul ring, Huo Yuhao steadied his spirit and focused inward, recovering from his previous exertion. He aimed to restore his mental state to its peak.
At the same time, he expanded his mental power, reaching out to his senior sister several miles away, guiding her to his location.
With the Ice Soul Domain unfurled across a 100-meter radius, Huo Yuhao harnessed the extreme cold within the domain to accelerate his recovery while setting up protective measures.
Currently, the maximum range of his dual domains was 500 meters, but expanding them further consumed significantly more soul power and mental energy.
By limiting the domain to 100 meters, he optimized efficiency—just as he normally used a space-time domain of tens of meters to enhance his Spirit Eye's cultivation speed.
Huo Yuhao was meticulous by nature. He refused to let pride or carelessness expose him to unnecessary danger.
After all, while the Tianyuan Treasure Lotus Gu could restore his soul power, it had no effect on his mental energy or martial soul origin power.
In the previous battle, Huo Yuhao had unleashed a single sword strike that drained his soul power completely and consumed nearly a quarter of his mental energy.
The Ice Soul Body's origin power had also been heavily depleted.
This was his current limitation.
Ironically, this was also the greatest advantage of self-created soul skills—they were not bound by soul ring age. Instead, they grew stronger alongside the user, never becoming obsolete.
Huo Yuhao embodied this principle, wielding power unrestricted by conventional soul ring constraints.
Of course, no one else could replicate his methods.
Which Soul King could forcibly unleash an attack rivaling a Super Douluo's across multiple realms?
The Douluo Continent operated on the law of energy conservation.
As soul rings aged, their origin power increased, meaning powerful soul skills often relied on that stored energy.
The fundamental principle was simple: a soul master channeled their soul power into the soul ring, using its origin power to activate skills.
A skilled soul master could even combine their martial soul's power with the soul ring's for amplified effects.
Huo Yuhao had discovered that soul rings required time to recover their energy, though infusing soul power could hasten the process.
This was why powerful soul skills often had restrictions—most couldn't be spammed and required cooldowns.
If a soul master exhausted a soul ring's energy entirely, the recovery time would be much longer, akin to ring explosion.
So, while Huo Yuhao's domination over the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger might seem effortless, it was anything but.
He had relied on every tool at his disposal:
The Space-Time Domain and God's Power: Space to block escape routes.
Multiple 100,000-year soul skills stacked together.
His exceptional physical prowess to deliver that devastating slash.
The only things he hadn't used were the Fifth-Turn Power Doubler Gu and Fifth-Turn All-Out Gu.
[**Power Doubler Gu: A fifth-turn Gu worm, specializing in assisting other Gu worms. It consumes extra soul power but can increase the effect of the assisted Gu worm up to five times.**]
[**All-Out Gu: A Level 5 Gu. It fully activates the shadow of bestial power, unleashing 100% of the user's physical strength.**]
Behind the seemingly effortless victory over a 70,000-year Dark Demon Evil God Tiger—a beast with combat power nearing Super Douluo level—lay immense effort.
Outwardly calm, Huo Yuhao had pushed himself to the limit.
The Fourth-Turn Ice Sword Gu could no longer meet Huo Yuhao's demands.
It was fine for bullying weaker opponents, but against Titled Douluo-level foes, it fell short.
Previously, Huo Yuhao had relied on the Ice Sword Gu to execute the Ice Soul Sword.
The Gu's recovery only required a trickle of the Ice Empress's origin power, making it convenient.
But Huo Yuhao refused to become dependent on it.
The core of Douluo Continent's power system was the martial soul.
As his Ice Soul Body developed, Huo Yuhao's control over his martial soul origin power improved.
Now, he could directly link his soul rings and Ice Soul Body's origin power to unleash an even stronger Ice Soul Sword.
Though the cost was high, the upper limit far surpassed the Fourth-Turn Ice Sword Gu.
This was only possible thanks to his 100,000-year soul rings.
However, at his current level, Huo Yuhao could only use this Super Douluo-level skill once or twice in quick succession.
Even with the Tianyuan Treasure Lotus Gu's continuous soul power recovery, his instantaneous output was insufficient. He had to compensate with mental energy and origin power.
Alternatively, he could charge up over time—but in high-level battles, that was impractical without teammates creating openings.
To wield stronger soul skills, Huo Yuhao needed sufficient soul power as a medium.
Otherwise, why call them soul skills?
Soul power was the key to unlocking martial souls' potential.
Even origin power, seemingly omnipotent, relied on soul power or mental energy to manifest.
To solve this, Huo Yuhao needed to improve his soul power level and quality.
His cultivation speed was already monstrous.
While geniuses his age struggled to reach Level 40, Huo Yuhao—who had started with a low-level debuff due to his Ultimate Martial Soul—had surged ahead.
In just two years, he had leapt from Level 10 to a quasi-Soul King at Level 50, leaving his peers in the dust.
Even Mu En, with her vast knowledge, found it unbelievable.
Yet, despite his superior soul power capacity thanks to Ultimate Ice and various fortuitous encounters, he still paled in comparison to a true Level 90 Titled Douluo.
He had a long way to go.
Soul power quality could be ranked as follows:
Ordinary Soul Power
Compressed Soul Power
Extreme Soul Power
Solid Soul Power (Soul Core)
Extreme Solid Soul Power
Divine Power
Huo Yuhao was currently at the peak of Extreme Soul Power.
To advance further, he needed to condense a soul core.
During the Douluo 2 era, soul core formation was a prerequisite for becoming a Titled Douluo.
By Douluo 3, due to improved cultivation methods and stronger mental power training, soul masters typically formed their first soul core at Soul Sage level.
Even Huo Yuhao from the original novel had waited until then.
His original plan had been the same.
But now, he might accelerate the process—possibly achieving it at Soul King stage, or at latest, Soul Emperor stage.
With the Evil God Pearl's assistance, he could condense a time- or space-attribute soul core.
He couldn't help but sigh.
Who would've thought that as an Ultimate Ice possessor, he'd one day be restricted by soul power quality?
Such were the consequences of playing in high-tier battles too soon.
Of course, there was another path:
Creating mental-power-based soul skills to capitalize on his strengths and circumvent his weaknesses.
And his killer moves in that regard were still under development.
By the time Huo Yuhao returned to peak condition, Zhang Lexuan arrived under his mental guidance.
Her eyes first swept over him, relief flashing through them when she saw he was unharmed.
Though he'd been gone for less than an hour, her worry had been justified—this was the core of the Star Dou Forest, where even an 84th-ranked Soul Douluo like her couldn't linger safely for long.
Moreover, she had sensed the Scarlet King's earlier pressure, an oppressive force that could only have come from Huo Yuhao's doing.
Had he not returned soon, she would've ventured deeper to find him.
Fortunately, his message had stopped her.
Then, her gaze landed on the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's corpse.
Her pupils trembled.
A hand flew to her lips.
She was stunned.
'How does he always manage to shock me like this?'
The thought surfaced unbidden.
Regaining her composure, she asked worriedly:
"Yuhao… are you sure you can absorb a 70,000-year Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring?"
Never mind how he'd killed it—there wasn't even a trace of struggle.
The absorption itself was the real challenge.
Soul beasts' strength wasn't solely tied to age.
Why were the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts so powerful?
Beyond their longevity, their bloodline power was immense.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was among the strongest bloodlines in existence.
This 70,000-year soul ring contained power rivaling a 200,000-year beast's!
Absorbing it was far more dangerous than a typical 100,000-year ring.
Huo Yuhao smiled confidently.
"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan. By chance, I've already purified the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's residual soul. If it's just a soul power impact, I'm certain I can handle it."
Earlier, Electrolux had intervened, cleansing the soul ring's lingering will.
"Good."
Zhang Lexuan nodded, sighing inwardly at Huo Yuhao's meteoric growth.
Not long ago, he'd been the junior brother needing her protection.
Now, he stood as a towering figure she had to look up to.
"Absorb it in peace. I'll guard you."
"Alright."
With a smile, Huo Yuhao switched the Ice Soul Domain to the Space-Time Domain.
After scanning dozens of miles and confirming no threats, he began absorbing the fifth soul ring for his Spirit Eye.
A flash of light—
The massive dark soul ring settled onto him.
Tidal waves of energy surged into his body.
Fortunately, his physique was strong enough to endure it.
In his Sea of Consciousness, Skydream and Bingdi ( Ice Empress) relaxed.
Skydream had been ready to seal excess energy if needed, but it seemed unnecessary now.
The Ice Soul Body's resilience was terrifying.
With it, Huo Yuhao would never have to worry about physical limitations.
Most soul masters, upon reaching Soul Douluo, faced two bottlenecks: soul power accumulation and body durability.
As soul power grew, the body had to keep up.
Many Soul Douluo deliberately slowed their cultivation to temper their bodies first.
By Title Douluo, every level-up demanded physical reinforcement.
But Huo Yuhao?
Thanks to the Life Gold's vitality and his Ice and Fire Tempered Body, he wouldn't face this issue until Super Douluo level.
His natural soul power growth alone would steadily strengthen his physique.
Two hours later, the absorption concluded.
The dark radiance receded, leaving Huo Yuhao refreshed and empowered.
He felt unbelievably strong.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's innate strength attribute had further enhanced his physical prowess.
Even more surprising—his soul power had jumped from Level 50 to 54, nearly halfway to Soul King.
This was due to the soul ring's immense energy and the Eat Strength Immortal Gu's lingering effects from his Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well trip.
For anyone else, this would've propelled them to Level 60—but they'd have died trying.
Beyond soul power and physique, his mental power had also surged by 10%, thanks to the Space-Time Demon Eye's enhancement.
For someone already at the Tangible and Intangible mental realm, this was astounding progress.
Most soul masters would need decades for such a boost.
Luckily, the Space-Time Demon Eye, as an evolvable external spirit bone, could accommodate this growth.
Without it, Huo Yuhao would've needed a skull spirit bone just to handle the mental expansion.
The fifth soul ring granted the Spirit Eye a rare offensive skill: Space Tear.
Space Tear— A dark circular rift that could be launched like a projectile.
Similar to Orochi's black energy spheres from King of Fighters, it severs and devours matter by inducing instantaneous spatial fragmentation.
It could even be used defensively.
As for the spirit bone…Huo Yuhao hadn't absorbed it yet.
Using the Evil God Pearl, he could customize the bone type from seven options:
The six standard spirit bones or an external spirit bone.
The choice was obvious—external.
Though the placement couldn't be controlled, it was still ideal.
Most likely, it would manifest as the Evil God Wings.
...
In truth, the Evil God Pearl is not so easily controlled.
It is similar to the hidden malevolent spirit within the dragon pill in Mu En's possession.
Even though the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul concealed within the Evil God Pearl has been completely purified by Electrolux, the Extreme Evil attribute of its blood origin remains.
This is a double-edged sword.
When using the Evil God Pearl, the Extreme Evil attribute within it constantly influences the user's mind, tempting them toward the path of wickedness.
If the soul master remains steadfast in will, unswayed by external corruption, they can successfully absorb the energy within the Evil God Pearl and cultivate without issue.
However, if they fail to restrain their inner desires and succumb to evil thoughts, they risk becoming a hated evil soul master—one who could easily become the next Holy Spirit Church's Leader.
This is merely the initial stage of utilizing the Evil God Pearl.
What Huo Yuhao must do now is further integrate it and then derive a soul bone suited for himself—a process far more impactful for soul masters.
Take Zhou Weiqing, the protagonist of the next installment, as an example.
Despite his immense luck allowing him to merge with the Evil God Pearl, he was still affected by its Extreme Evil attribute, occasionally committing irrational acts that only fueled his harem's expansion.
Another example is Tang San's Eight Spider Lances.
Only someone as pure-hearted and resolute as Tang San could wield such an evil soul bone without corruption. Had the Asura God not already marked Tang San as his heir, the God of Evil might have claimed him instead.
God of Evil: "This child… is just like me."
The Extreme Evil attribute of the Evil God Pearl is far more potent than the Eight Spider Lances' malevolence.
The Extreme Evil attribute is fundamentally different from ordinary evil.
It stands at the pinnacle of wickedness—so much so that, in certain aspects, it surpasses even ultimate-tier attributes.
But what exactly defines an ultimate attribute?
Ultimate attributes typically manifest in elemental affinities—water, fire, wind, thunder, metal, ice, light, darkness or physical attributes such as strength, defense, speed.
However, special attributes—such as time, space, fate, destruction, holiness, life, evil, and spirit—do not follow this classification.
Generally, these special attributes possess extremely high upper limits, though their lower limits vary.
For instance, evil and spirit are relatively common among special attributes.
Evil, in particular, is widespread—nearly every evil soul master possesses it. Ironically, its prevalence and poor cultivation have lowered its perceived value.
Key Traits of Ultimate Attributes:
Suppression: Like how Huo Yuhao's Ultimate Ice in the original story could suppress Ling Luochen (same attribute) and Ma Xiaotao (mutually restraining attribute) despite level differences.
Slow Cultivation and Attribute Backlash: The sheer quality of ultimate-tier soul power strains the body, slowing progress for weaker soul masters.
However, the emphasis on ultimate attributes in Douluo Dalu II faded in later installments.
Aside from the shift toward bloodline importance, this was largely due to the author's ambiguous definition of ultimate attributes.
Thus, Huo Yuhao simplifies it: Think of ultimate attributes as martial souls.
They can be divided into four tiers:
Ordinary Martial Soul.
Super Martial Soul—e.g., Evil Fire Phoenix, Haotian Hammer, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Light Holy Dragon—must have full innate soul power.
Ultimate Martial Soul possessing an ultimate or powerful special attribute—e.g., Huo Yuhao's Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, Ma Xiaotao's transformed state, Golden Dragon.
God-Level Martial Soul—e.g., Qian Renxue's Seraphim—innate domain upon awakening.
The reason Extreme Evil surpasses ultimate attributes in some ways is its divine origin—akin to the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's connection to the Evil God or Bibi Dong's link to the Rakshasa God.
An Ultimate Martial Soul represents the peak a soul master can reach without divine influence.
Of course, cheaters like Huo Yuhao are exceptions.
His Ice Soul Body Martial Soul, with its focus on ice, spirit, and multiple physical attributes, plus an innate domain, is a true god-level martial soul—one of the reasons his mental and physical prowess far exceed his soul power level.
The Extreme Evil attribute, which most avoid like plague, poses no issue for Huo Yuhao.
His mental strength is more than enough to neutralize its corruption.
Moreover, the absolute calm of his Ice Soul Domain and the emotional lockdown from the Fifth-turn Locking Love Gu serve as his greatest safeguards.
[Locking Love Gu: A fifth-turn Gu worm that can lock a soul master's emotions under any circumstances, rendering them unaffected by external influences.]
Huo Yuhao: "The God of emotions? No one understands emotions better than me."
Rong Nianbing: "You're the polar opposite of him."
Clutching the Evil God Pearl, Huo Yuhao began his cultivation.
He needed to merge the pearl's primordial energy with himself, then use the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's corpse to manifest a custom soul bone.
To Zhang Lexuan, the process was bizarre:
Huo Yuhao absorbed the soul ring, then took out the Evil God Pearl to cultivate further. The tiger's corpse then dissolved into gray mist, which he guided into his body.
Under the cool moonlight, Zhang Lexuan sat atop a boulder, her mental power scanning the surroundings—yet her gaze remained fixed on Huo Yuhao.
Her feelings for her junior brother were… complicated.
Long ago, due to Huo Yuhao's unprecedented talent, Mu En tasked her with protecting him, freeing her from the burden of being Bei Bei's child bride.
As she taught him the inner courtyard's secrets, Huo Yuhao also unraveled the knot in her heart—the guilt over the eight inner courtyard disciples' deaths.
She had blamed herself for being too weak, but Huo Yuhao reassured her:
"Sister Lexuan, it's not your fault. When there's no choice, all you need is a clear conscience."
"When you don't want to move forward, pause for a while."
"This world isn't perfect, but we must strive for it, right?"
His words freed her, and she resolved to become the next Supervisory Group Deputy Leader.
And, inevitably, she found herself drawn to him.
As the soul bone fusion concluded, a pair of massive wings unfurled behind Huo Yuhao—black, ethereal, and pulsing with power.
This was the Wings of the Evil God, an external soul bone with primary attribute of Evil and secondary attributes of Wind, Thunder, Time, Space.
Unlike flesh-and-blood wings, they existed between illusion and reality, leaving only a black double-wing pattern on his back when retracted.
The Abilities of the Wings of the Evil God:
Flight: Unlike most soul masters who only gain flight at Soul Sage level, Huo Yuhao could now fly freely without relying on Gu worms.
Energy Absorption: The wings store external energy, allowing Huo Yuhao to enhance them with wind, thunder, time, or space attributes.
Wind and Thunder: Extreme speed—faster than most Title Douluo.
Time and Space: Boosts his teleportation range and spatial slashes.
Evil God Transformation: A 200% boost to strength, speed, attack, defense, and debuff resistance for one hour. Unlike the Ice Limit, this enhancement is purely physical.
The only drawback was the madness state as it risks mental corruption—but Huo Yuhao's willpower renders this irrelevant.
With this new power, Huo Yuhao's combat prowess soared.
And as Zhang Lexuan watched, a mix of admiration and something deeper stirred within her.
Meanwhile, in Yuhao's spiritual sea:
Skydream: "Another one falls for him. Yuhao's truly sinful."
Bingdi: "...You talk too much."
Skydream said while grinning, "But she's got a chance. Yuhao's always been… open-minded."
Bingdi: "…You're asking for a beating."
...
Huo Yuhao, in his Evil God Transformation state, stood with an eerie presence.
Thanks to his Ice Jade Empress Scorpion martial soul, his body retained its original form despite the surge of power, now shrouded in a dim yet profound gray-black aura.
Paired with the sinister jet-black wings sprouting from his back, the very air around him thickened with a suffocating malevolence.
He resembled a demon god descended upon the world—an embodiment of evil that could easily be mistaken for a evil soul master.
It seemed Huo Yuhao was straying further down the path of villainy.
Zhang Lexuan blinked, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "Is that… an externally attached soul bone with the extreme evil attribute?"
One reason she hadn't stopped Huo Yuhao from absorbing the soul ring was the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's time and space attributes, which complemented his abilities.
After all, even Sea God had done something similar in the past.
Tang San had once slain a 60,000-year-old Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the Star Dou Forest and successfully absorbed its soul ring.
But unlike Huo Yuhao, Tang San had never obtained a soul bone like this.
'Or perhaps… Huo Yuhao was born with the extreme evil attribute.'
Those who understood evil soul masters best were not just the practitioners themselves—but also their enemies.
Shrek Academy, whose mission was to eradicate evil soul masters from the continent, naturally held records of the extreme evil attributes.
Both the former Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong, and the Slaughter King had possessed this very attribute.
In their time, they had been among the continent's most formidable powerhouses—yet in the end, their fates were tragic, their minds eroded by the malevolence they wielded.
Huo Yuhao, however, was only at the Soul King level.
Had Zhang Lexuan not trusted her junior brother implicitly, she might have dragged him to the Golden Ancient Tree for immediate purification.
Huo Yuhao nodded. "Yes. This soul skill is called Evil God Transformation. Though it carries the extreme evil attribute, it cannot influence me."
With that, he deactivated the transformation.
Like most soul skills, Evil God Transformation had a cooldown period proportional to its duration—a standard combat ability, assuming one didn't mind the unsettling appearance.
This was also Huo Yuhao's first time channeling such energy, and he hadn't bothered masking it with his Imitation soul skill.
With a 100,000-year Imitation skill at his disposal, his mental power was more than capable of blurring the line between illusion and reality.
"There, see?"
Zhang Lexuan studied Huo Yuhao's cheerful expression, then pursed her lips. "Yuhao, you must understand—countless evil soul masters in history never intended to walk that path. Yet without exception, they all fell to corruption in the end..."
Had she not witnessed it herself, she wouldn't have believed the gentle youth before her could wear such a chilling visage.
In his Evil God Transformation state, his eyes had been a terrifying mix of icy calm and unrestrained madness—two extremes intertwined in a way that sent shivers down the spine.
With Huo Yuhao's prodigious talent, if he were to truly stray and join those depraved evil soul masters…
The consequences would be catastrophic for the entire continent.
"Sister Lexuan, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
Huo Yuhao's azure eyes remained steady. "You know I've helped suppress Sister Xiaotao's evil fire. I understand better than anyone that the essence of an evil soul master is corruption."
"My second martial soul, Ultimate Ice, can suppress this influence and stabilize my emotions. You don't need to fear for me."
His voice carried unwavering resolve, sharp as a blade.
Power itself held no inherent morality.
Given his mental fortitude and character, a mere externally attached soul bone—no matter how evil—would never sway him.
"…Very well. I believe you." Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly before shifting the topic.
"What about your fifth soul ring? Please tell me it isn't also evil?"
"No. It's a spatial-type offensive soul skill—I call it Spatial Tear."
To demonstrate, Huo Yuhao raised his right hand.
A slender, dark ray shot from his fingertips, soundless and instantaneous, crossing nearly a kilometer in the blink of an eye.
As the beam advanced, the black disc undulated and compressed—until it struck a distant mountain ridge, slicing clean through it.
Then, with a muted roar, space itself erupted.
A black hole expanded, devouring the entire ridge.
"This power—!"
Zhang Lexuan inhaled sharply, her gaze darting between the devastation and Huo Yuhao's innocent smile under the moonlight.
"I think… you should use this soul skill sparingly. Especially not on allies."
Spatial-type attacks were always formidable—but she'd never imagined Spatial Tear would be this overwhelming.
Worse, Huo Yuhao had executed it effortlessly. A few more shots wouldn't even strain him.
She was certain that, with this alone, he could now threaten ordinary Titled Douluo.
"Yeah, I know."
The two continued discussing soul skill applications and combinations until Zhang Lexuan changed the subject again.
"Now that you've absorbed your fifth soul ring, do you want to relax here in the core area a little longer?"
"Ahem… No need. Let's head back early." Huo Yuhao coughed, recognizing the teasing jab at his excuse for this trip.
He hadn't expected the Star Dou Forest expedition to be so efficient.
He owed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger his gratitude—not just for the soul ring, but for the connection to the auspicious beast's attributes.
Even the first trial with Tang San had gone smoothly.
Now, it was time to return and see how things unfolded with Wang Dong'er.
This clash would undoubtedly alert Tang San in the God Realm—but how would the Sea God respond?
Huo Yuhao now suspected why Wang Dong'er in this timeline showed no resistance to soul tools.
Tang San's consciousness was self-sealed, minimizing its influence on her.
After all his scheming, he'd expected Tang San to have some grand backup plan.
Turns out, the man had just… dropped the ball.
Not that it mattered.
A single day in the God Realm equaled a year in the mortal world.
Huo Yuhao had trained for less than two years in Douluo Continent—meaning Tang San had experienced less than two days in the divine realm.
Huo Yuhao: Old Tang, can you even comprehend my cultivation speed?
'This is what it means to be a true child of destiny.'
'Tactical retreat complete.'
…
The Spectral Demiplane
This was a world of darkness.
A strange black sun hung in the sky, casting eerie purple light over the barren, ink-stained terrain. No plants grew here—only an omnipresent chill.
This was the Spectral Demiplane, the domain of Electrolux.
Electrolux materialized beside Huo Yuhao, clad in pristine white robes.
"Yuhao, I've long deliberated whether to pass my complete necromantic legacy to you. After much consideration, I've decided to entrust it all to you."
"To most, necromancy is synonymous with death, corpses, and souls—a path that burdens the mind and body. But in truth, it is merely a branch of magic from my world. It is not inherently sinister. In fact, it is the magic closest to the essence of life itself..."
Electrolux meticulously explained the merits and risks of necromancy.
What Huo Yuhao had learned so far were mere basics—superficial compared to the full depth of this art.
Just like Huo Yuhao in the original timeline before inheriting the Demiplane.
Half a year prior, Huo Yuhao had fused with the Life Gold, enhancing his bones, muscles, organs, and meridians.
It was then that Electrolux had promised to bestow his complete necromantic inheritance once Huo Yuhao reached the Soul King realm.
Back then, Huo Yuhao had been a mere Rank 40 soul ancestor without his fourth ring.
Now, he had truly ascended to Soul King.
Electrolux intended to honor their agreement.
After detailing necromancy's intricacies, he left the choice to Huo Yuhao—no coercion, only free will.
Naturally, Huo Yuhao accepted.
"Teacher, I have no reservations."
His voice was firm. "Whether it's necromancy or the evil soul bone I obtained earlier, power itself is neither good nor evil. What matters is the wielder's character and will."
"Good! Excellent!" Electrolux beamed with pride.
A disciple like this—what more could a mentor ask for?
In talent, temperament, and resolve, Huo Yuhao was the perfect heir.
The inheritance Electrolux bestowed wasn't mere knowledge—it was the very framework of his necromantic system, manifesting as a gray soul ring.
With this, Huo Yuhao effectively gained a third martial soul.
"However, remember this: Necromancy exacts a heavy toll. Each spell consumes vitality, and backlash is inevitable."
"Fortunately, the Life Gold mitigates this flaw. It's why I deemed you worthy of this legacy."
The stigma around necromancers stemmed from their need to replenish vitality—often by draining it from others, a practice both cruel and bloody.
Huo Yuhao nodded in understanding.
"This Spectral Demiplane is my final gift to you. Within it dwell thirteen undead legions. After millennia of evolution, their numbers and strength are beyond even my reckoning. From today onward, you are their master. Every undead in this world answers to you."
"Thank you, Teacher."
The Holy Necromancer's generosity was staggering.
With large-scale undead summoning, Huo Yuhao could wield city—or even nation—level destructive power overnight.
Such was the horror of an undead calamity.
"You are my disciple. No thanks are needed."
Electrolux smiled before adding sternly, "But first, you must master the spatial teleportation array. Only then can you freely access this demiplane."
The road ahead was glorious—but arduous.
Despite Huo Yuhao's unparalleled spatial talent and skills like God's Power, necromancy was an entirely new discipline.
Magic wasn't as simple as releasing soul skills.
Electrolux, now in strict mentor mode, forbade Huo Yuhao from relying on the gray soul ring as a shortcut.
He had to learn from scratch—memorizing runes, mastering coordinate conversions, and channeling energy unaided.
Even with Spirit Realm mental power, Huo Yuhao felt the dread of advanced mathematics once more.
Thankfully, the Wisdom Gu aided his studies.
[Achievement Triggered!]
[Undead Inheritance completed. Reward: Good Thought Gu.]
[Good Thought Gu (Sixth Rank Immortal Gu): Wisdom-type. Generates benevolent thoughts, enhancing strategic planning for righteous causes.]
[Evaluation: In darkness, the heart still seeks light.]
…
Heaven Dou City, Heavenly Soul Empire
Before the Iron Blood Sect's towering gates, two figures descended from the sky—Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya.
The sect's walls stood three meters high, stretching twenty meters on either side of the vermilion gatehouse.
At its pinnacle, three bold characters proclaimed: Iron Blood Sect.
Tang Ya stared at her former home, her gaze lingering on the plaques flanking the entrance: Iron Blood Loyalty on the left and Pride Forever on the right.
Her body trembled.
Tears streaked down her face.
Once, this place had borne a different name—Tang Sect.
Though not the original headquarters of the continent's once-greatest sect, it had housed the Tang Sect's legacy for nearly three thousand years.
Now, it was the Iron Blood Sect.
The shame was unbearable.
Despite reaching Soul Ancestor rank, reclaiming her home wouldn't be easy for Tang Ya.
But for Huo Yuhao?
It was trivial.
The Iron Blood Sect's leader was merely a Soul Emperor—no stronger than Zhou Yi.
Back when he'd first enrolled at Shrek, Huo Yuhao had already been fearless.
Now? A single casual strike would suffice.
Truthfully, he'd rather leave this to Bei Bei.
He wasn't one for unnecessary conflict.
But the mission reward was too tempting.
[Tang Ya]
[Relationship: Confidant]
[Achievement Task: The Home She Can't Abandon]
…
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