His Spiritual Sea was in turmoil with the voice of the Evil Emperor.
"The human world has changed a lot over the past millennia. I never thought that humans and spirit beasts could reach this point."
Inside the Spiritual Sea, the Evil Emperor was quite surprised after learning about recent events from Tianmeng and Bing Bing.
Inherited Soul Spirits? Sea God? Supreme Ruler of Spirit Beasts? Throne of Seals? Harmony between humans and beasts?
Upon awakening, the Evil Emperor felt that the world was no longer the same as he had known it.
As an ancient being from ten thousand years ago, he admitted that it would take some time to accept these changes.
Huo Yuhao smiled and took out a red and white ball, releasing the Evil Eye Tyrant. "Speaking of which, your descendants have adapted quite well."
As a Spirit Researcher at the Spirit Pagoda, he could naturally form Soul Spirit contracts himself.
Unlike the little ice silkworm that entered the Spiritual Sea, the Evil Eye Tyrant didn't go into the Spiritual Sea but remained in the Soul Spirit ball as a cover for his second Soul Spirit.
"..."
In the Spiritual Sea, the Evil Emperor watched as the Evil Eye Tyrant, after being released by Huo Yuhao, first flattered Huo Yuhao for a while, then slowly floated to the soul tool screen in the room, turned it on, and watched the news videos, falling into silence.
It really had adapted well.
Or rather, it had adapted too well. If it hadn't joined the "Forbidden Zone of the Spiritual Sea," it felt that his existence as the Evil Eye Ancestor would have been completely worthless...
On the soul tool screen, a live interview was playing.
A female reporter with a butterfly bow was holding a soul-amplifying tool in front of a blue-haired boy.
"Regarding the Soul Spirit competitions in the recent Sky Sea Grand Tournament, what are your thoughts, young man?"
Before the blue-haired boy could respond, a cotton candy-like Spirit Cat Soul Spirit popped out from his head, cooing, "Meow~"
The boy immediately flushed red, hurriedly trying to cover the Spirit Cat Soul Spirit's mouth.
The female reporter asked curiously, "What is your Soul Spirit saying?"
"N-Nothing."
"The Soul Spirit said he used to watch the competition replays late at night until early morning," the Evil Eye Tyrant emitted a spiritual fluctuation from the soul tool screen. "I quite enjoyed watching them too in the last Spirit Master family I was with."
The Evil Emperor: "..."
You're living quite well, aren't you? Must be nice being an ancestor in a Spirit Master family!
The boy on the screen took a deep breath and answered:
"I think the Soul Spirit competitions are quite interesting. However, some Soul Spirits have too big a gap in their species potential. Even if they are around the same age, when they face each other, it's obvious who will win and who will lose. Although there are occasional mutant Soul Spirits that perform exceptionally well, it's still rare. I hope they can change the rules from one-on-one to three-on-three, or even more."
"Also, I think they can add terrain variations, like mountains, forests, water areas, etc., to make the battles more complex. An empty arena feels a bit boring, and it shouldn't be difficult to create different terrains with the Federation's current technology."
The boy suddenly leaned closer to the camera, his eyes sparkling. "Actually, I have another idea! There are mecha tournaments right now, right? Why not have Soul Spirit mecha tournaments, where mechas with various spirit beast appearances collide with each other, wouldn't that be more..."
The screen slightly shook, indicating some disturbance at the live interview site.
The boy seemed to realize he had gotten too excited and stepped back, scratching his head sheepishly:
"Sorry, I got a bit carried away."
The female reporter maintained her professional smile. "It's okay, thank you for sharing."
Huo Yuhao watched the reporter and the boy bid farewell and move on to the next person, then turned to the Evil Eye Tyrant. "Do you want to participate in the Soul Spirit tournament?"
In this era, Soul Spirit tournaments... they really existed, listed in the Sky Sea Grand Tournament's competition categories.
Of course, the Soul Spirits' age was limited; ten thousand-year Soul Spirits couldn't participate. It was for those who enjoyed Soul Spirit battles and the Soul Spirits themselves.
The Evil Eye Tyrant: "I only like to watch. For battles, the Forbidden Zone is better."
As it spoke, it switched to another channel to watch its favorite show.
Having lived in the human world for so many years, it had learned everything it needed to.
"How are you planning to handle it?" At this moment, in the Spiritual Sea, the Evil Emperor narrowed his eyes as he watched his descendant enjoying modern life.
He seemed to see a big lazy worm. Was this the terrifying Evil Eye Tyrant? What would others think of him, the Evil Eye Tyrant Supreme Ruler, when they saw it? Hmph, disgraceful!
Before Huo Yuhao could respond, the Evil Emperor added:
"Shall we put it in the Undead Semi-Plane? After all, I have some free time and can educate it!"
"..."
Huo Yuhao looked at the Evil Emperor, who had condensed his form beside him, with a puzzled expression.
What exactly are you going to teach it?
Before he could think further, Xue Di's figure quietly appeared. Her gentle voice was heard:
"Yuhao, you don't mind, do you? I just want to come out for a breather."
Didn't you say you wouldn't come out and would stay in the Life's Eye usually?
Huo Yuhao blinked and smiled helplessly. "Xue'er, how about practicing divine techniques with me? I'm making slow progress since I can't fully utilize the law's power."
Xue Di was slightly stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in her ice-blue eyes, but it quickly turned into a tender smile. "Of course."
She gently raised her hand, and the Snow Empress's Seal on Huo Yuhao's forehead flashed. A space barrier enveloped the room to prevent any disturbances from outside.
Afterward, the two went to practice together, leaving the Evil Eye Tyrant, who had turned its gaze away from the soul tool screen, facing the Evil Emperor with a confused expression.
Huo Yuhao already had a Soul Spirit; it knew that. But why was this presence emitting an ancestor's aura?
The Evil Eye Tyrant's dozens of tentacles squirmed uneasily, its giant eye gradually filled with terror, its spiritual fluctuations becoming chaotic.
"Ancestor?"
"The Evil Eye clan has declined to this extent, leaving behind trash like you," the Evil Emperor narrowed his eyes, his voice deep. "Forget it, since you've met me, it's your fortune."
The Evil Eye Tyrant: "..."
I don't want any fortune, I just want to live a peaceful life in a Spirit Master family, occasionally scaring humans, is that okay?
...The opening ceremony of the Sky Sea Grand Tournament was held grandly at the Sky Sea Stadium, a massive venue that could accommodate eighty thousand people, now filled to the brim with a roaring crowd.
As an annual grand event of the Sky Sea Alliance, this tournament not only attracted the attention of the entire Federation but also received high attention from within the Alliance. After all, although the Sky Sea Alliance excelled in economic strength, it was slightly lacking in Spirit Master heritage compared to those families with millennia or even tens of millennia of history inside the continent.
The opening ceremony, as per tradition, was mainly ceremonial, and the drawing of lots was handled by the team leaders. Therefore, Huo Yuhao and his teammates found themselves quite free, able to quietly observe the grand event.
Seeing the competition platform set up in the center, Xie Xie said, "Despite the complaints, the strength of Shrek Academy's students is vastly different from that of their counterparts in the Alliance. If the Alliance loses too badly in this exhibition match, it would be quite embarrassing, wouldn't it?"
"The Alliance must have its own ways," Xu Xiaoyan said. "Besides, that's not our concern, don't overthink it."
"I'm so hungry, do you know where to get some food?"