Receiving the Power of Destiny
In a similar predicament were Long Xiaoyao and Yan Shaozhe.
However, their injuries were even more severe than those of Jing Hongchen.
Long Xiaoyao appeared calm on the surface, but inside his body everything was in chaos. A strand of extreme dark power was constantly eroding him from within.
After all, he had directly endured Di Tian's attack.
It was only because of his immense strength as an Ultimate Douluo that he was still able to hold on.
He had even managed to pull Yan Shaozhe away from the battlefield.
Yan Shaozhe's injuries were much lighter than Long Xiaoyao's, yet his eyes were filled with grief. He muttered repeatedly,
"Meier… Meier…"
Long Xiaoyao was powerful, but even he could not save both Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier under Di Tian's assault.
Cai Meier had fallen in battle.
In his youth, Yan Shaozhe had been romantic and carefree, but after marrying Cai Meier and spending many years together, their bond had long deepened.
Her death struck him heavily.
Yet in his sorrow, he seemed to have forgotten that Elder Ji Xiao had also perished during this mission.
"Hurry up. The priority now is returning to the academy. If the Noumenon Sect catches up, we'll truly be finished."
Long Xiaoyao's tone turned sharp.
Even though they had already fled hundreds of miles, he still did not feel safe.
But Yan Shaozhe seemed unable to hear him, lost in mourning.
Long Xiaoyao's patience snapped. He raised his hand and smacked Yan Shaozhe across the head.
Smack!
"Idiot! It's just a woman. As long as you're alive, you can find another!"
Long Xiaoyao barked harshly.
"I—"
Yan Shaozhe glared at him, speechless and furious.
Long Xiaoyao wasted no further words. He grabbed Yan Shaozhe and sped off into the distance.
...
Thus ended a pursuit that had involved multiple Titled Douluo and even an Ultimate Douluo.
The result was a crushing defeat for Shrek Academy, Mingde Hall, and the Holy Spirit Sect.
At the same time, the reputation of the Noumenon Sect—and of Yuhao—would soon resound across the Douluo Continent.
A Soul Sect without a fourth soul ring.
A genius with three martial souls.
A youth who had slain a Titled Douluo.
What words would the world use to describe him?
Yuhao did not know.
At this moment, under Di Tian's guidance, he had already returned to the Star Dou Forest.
And an even greater storm was about to unfold.
...
Star Dou Great Forest. Inner Circle. The Lake of Life's forbidden region.
Yuhao stood before the Emperor's Auspicious Beast and frowned slightly.
Not because he perceived something—
But precisely because he perceived nothing.
Through previous conversations with Di Tian and the Auspicious Beast, Yuhao had already confirmed that Tang San must have intervened.
The reason he could not detect anything was simple.
His current strength was insufficient to see through the methods of a God King.
Even Di Tian could not discern the anomaly.
Even the Auspicious Beast herself felt no corruption—only an inexplicable desire to see the outside world.
Because Di Tian repeatedly forbade her from leaving the forest, she had even quarreled with him.
It was only after Yuhao's return that she vaguely realized something might be wrong.
Fear and resentment stirred within her toward the unseen existence that had tampered with her fate.
"My Lord… what should we do?"
Di Tian's expression was solemn.
Though Yuhao had not explicitly named the culprit, Di Tian could infer the truth.
The one coveting the destiny of soul beasts was the human who had ascended ten thousand years ago—
Now a God King.
Ignoring the laws of the God Realm.
Still greedy.
Still reaching.
Yuhao pondered briefly, then glanced at the tranquil Lake of Life and spoke calmly,
"Let him try. If that Tang San dares descend personally, then we'll test how much of his power he can truly display here."
Though Tang San's strength as a God King far surpassed both Yuhao and Di Tian, he was still constrained by the laws of the Divine Realm.
Yuhao was certain—
Even if Tang San interfered directly, he could not unleash his full might upon the Douluo Continent.
In that case—
There was nothing to fear.
Seeing Yuhao's composure, Di Tian felt slightly reassured.
Yuhao then turned his gaze back to the Emperor's Auspicious Beast.
"Auspicious Beast. Let's begin."
The Emperor's Auspicious Beast revealed a distinctly human-like expression and nodded gently.
Yuhao's intention was clear—
He would draw upon the power of destiny within her, allowing his Spirit Eyes—currently strengthened by life energy—to evolve toward the Eye of Destiny.
When Yuhao arrived, he had not concealed his purpose.
He openly told both Di Tian and the Auspicious Beast that he needed her destiny power.
Di Tian might have hesitated—
But to Yuhao's surprise, the Auspicious Beast agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Yuhao understood what this meant.
Upon accepting the destiny power, he would not only gain the blessing of fortune—
But also her memories from the moment she broke from her shell.
Their souls would form a connection.
An indescribable attraction would arise between them.
Even if she had refused, Yuhao would have pursued the power of destiny by force if necessary.
Because evolving the Spirit Eyes was of critical importance.
Not only for himself—
But for the balance of all soul beasts.
Yet her willingness caught him off guard.
What Yuhao did not know was this—
Ever since meeting him, the Emperor's Auspicious Beast would inexplicably think of him.
She could faintly sense his presence even from afar.
She had told no one.
So when Yuhao proposed merging destiny power, she agreed instinctively.
Even though she understood the implications.
Yuhao stepped forward and stood directly before her.
The Auspicious Beast grew slightly nervous. Her large head shrank subtly.
Yuhao smiled faintly and gently stroked her head.
"Don't worry. This won't harm you. It will only benefit you."
His Spirit Eyes carried vast life energy.
And as the incarnation of destiny itself, she would likewise gain from the exchange.
Perhaps it was Yuhao's calm reassurance.
Or perhaps it was the resonance of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline within him.
The Auspicious Beast's tension gradually faded.
Yuhao lowered his head.
His forehead gently touched her third eye.
Instantly—
His Spirit Eyes opened of their own accord.
Brilliant light burst forth, forming expanding halos that enveloped both Yuhao and the Auspicious Beast.
Yuhao clearly sensed immense life energy flowing from his Spirit Eyes into her body.
At the same time—
A mysterious, majestic force streamed back toward him.
It was profound.
Ancient.
Vast.
Yuhao understood at once.
That—
Was the Power of Destiny.
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