"The Way of Forging Weapon into Soul."
Huo Yuhao thought about what he had heard and what he had just witnessed. He was somewhat moved.
It was indeed a powerful and unique heritage. With this method of Forging Weapon into Soul, one could change one's martial soul, and even improve its quality.
Huo Yuhao had just noticed that as Ji Wufeng meditated and comprehended, his gray longsword was becoming sharper.
The name "Wufeng" had another meaning. His sword had not been sharpened initially. It was gradually sharpened through countless battles, enhancing his sword intent, using his own sword intent and spirit power to gradually sharpen the sword.
This was a process of evolution. His current sword could not be considered top level among sword martial souls. It was still in the stage of being honed. But in Ji Wufeng's hands, it was solidly advancing.
Perhaps there might have been better choices. He could have fused a more perfect sword. But clearly, in the Ji clan's eyes, having one's own sword honed to the peak by oneself was the correct path. After all, one's own sword was the real real sword. Who could deny that the sword was a sword cultivator's "wife"?
Nevertheless, with their concentration on the spirit and will of the sword, their character could already be anticipated. People like this were all sticky. Fortunately, he had a way to deal with them. Before digesting the insights from this battle, the other would not bother him for the time being.
As he thought this, Huo Yuhao had already stepped into the Spirit Transmission Tower. Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu followed closely, instantly drawing the attention of the ground floor lobby.
The staff snapped out of their shock and looked at Huo Yuhao and the others approaching. They handed him various things prepared in advance. "Please keep these safely. These are your pass and authority card for use at headquarters. Your hundred-thousand-year level rewards for passing the red level assessment can be claimed using the authority card."
Huo Yuhao put these things away. He did not leave immediately. Instead, he said, "Arrange a training ground for me."
"Understood."
The staff member acknowledged and quickly began to arrange it.
While waiting, Huo Yuhao heard the faint discussion around him.
"To be worthy of the title 'Spirit Transmission,' he is truly a talent rare in ten thousand years."
"Even Sword Madman lost. I'm afraid only those Alternate Spirit Transmission Envoys can steadily surpass him now."
"The two beside him are Elementalist Gu Yuena and the Elegant Tyrant... no, Princess Golden, Miss Gu Ruiqiu, right?"
Did he just hear "Elegant Tyrant"? What kind of nickname was that?
Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Ruiqiu.
At that moment, she had returned to the young lady from their first meeting, a gentle smile at the corner of her mouth as she greeted those she knew around her. Clearly, apart from those who knew her true nature, like Gu Yuena, she maintained this young lady status status status status before others.
Plus, her martial soul, which she used to hide her identity, was the Golden Dragon. Seemed he understood the origin of "Elegant Tyrant."
As if noticing Huo Yuhao's gaze, the corner of Gu Ruiqiu's mouth lifted slightly. A flicker of mischief appeared in her eyes. She transmitted, "So, Senior, you have no qualms about bullying juniors. Aren't you afraid that when they learn your true identity, they'll laugh at you for bullying the weak?"
Huo Yuhao's expression remained calm. He did not even spare them a glance, merely replying indifferently, "Unnecessary emotions only cloud one's judgment. Rather than dwelling on such things, it's better to think about how to improve yourselves."
He paused for a moment before adding, "Besides, if we're talking about 'bullying the weak,' then none of the three of us has the right to mock the others."
Gu Ruiqiu gave a light snort. "Hah, you sure know how to make excuses for yourself. But that's not wrong. Looking at these humans, it does feel like looking at juniors. There's no joy in surpassing them."
Ten thousand years had passed. Although her transformation had been after her Lord had woken up, in the past, as the Peace Ambassador, she had had many opportunities to interact with Spirit Transmission Tower members and humans. Neither her experiences nor her accumulation were things ordinary people could possess.
She had probably even met the ancestors of these Spirit Transmission Tower members. Now, these people were all juniors far inferior to her in seniority.
Gu Ruiqiu could even say: I watched your ancestors grow up!
Nonetheless, despite such and such annoyances, she still enjoyed playing her current role.
"Little sister Na'er, was Huo Yuhao incredible just now?"
Gu Ruiqiu looked at Gu Yuena with a beaming smile, patting her hair.
After all, in public, she was her Lord's older sister!
Gu Yuena: "..."
Her fist clenched!
Just then, the staff member said, "It's been arranged. Tenth floor."
Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu. "Are you going to see Vice Tower Master Leng, or...?"
Gu Yuena's expression was cool. "I'll go with you first."
She had worn this exprsession for a long time. Ever since coming out with Gu Ruiqiu, this had been her look.
Looking at her, Huo Yuhao suddenly thought of a question. Had Gu Yuena's usual cool expression been a habit cultivated by Gu Ruiqiu?
"To watch you crush juniors."
Gu Ruiqiu smiled back, then her expression became serious. "Remember to be ruthless. As long as you suppress these would-be challengers as quickly as possible, there will be much less trouble later. That's the advice of someone with experience."
"I never intended to hold back. Otherwise, I wouldn't have waited ten days for the information to ferment."
Huo Yuhao turned and left.
The news of Huo Yuhao's arrival spread throughout the Spirit Transmission Tower in a very short time. Those interested in him turned their attention his way.
Although Huo Yuhao's absence over the past few days had lessened people's "enthusiasm," correspondingly, more people had learned of him.
Perhaps that was his purpose?
And upon learning that Huo Yuhao's first choice after entering the Spirit Transmission Tower was to go to the training ground, some who guessed his intentions, after some thought, also came here.
For their families to recognize him, at the very least they had to be convinced.
Let them see just how powerful the first person in ten thousand years to be given the title "Spirit Transmission" at a young age really was.
In the end, juniors under eighteen from the Xuan family, the Qiangku clan, the Leng family, and other headquarters families gathered at the training ground, looking at Huo Yuhao not far away.
Huo Yuhao also looked at the ten or so people before him.
"You're all here? Then come at me together!"
Let him see just what the current generation of the Spirit Transmission Tower's juniors were made of.
"Arrogant!"
Seeing that Huo Yuhao did not take them seriously at all, the gathered young prodigies could not help but frown. They were all elite juniors from the various families of the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters. Perhaps individually they were not his match, but there were dozens of them here. What could Huo Yuhao possibly use to fight against all of them?
But Huo Yuhao said no more. Since these people had stepped into the training ground, they must have already been prepared for the consequences.
Black, black, black, black, black. Five deep spirit rings slowly rose. The air in the entire training ground instantly solidified.
A glint of light flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes. His first spirit ring suddenly lit up.
Imitation: Dragon King's Pressure!
In an instant, a terrifying pressure from the ancient, primordial age swept across the entire field. Everyone present felt their breath catch, as if an invisible giant hand had seized their throats. It was a shudder from deep within their bloodlines, an instinctive fear of a lower creature facing an existence at the top of the food chain. Dragon martial soul possessors were directly crushed. Beast martial souls also felt their pressure pressure multiply.
Even tool martial souls, because the Coiling Dragon Staff of Qiangku Juechen contained a dragon soul, also felt an intense intense pressure.
Under such circumstances, some people thought to themselves, I heard that Ji Wufeng only compared artistic conceptions with Huo Yuhao and didn't get beaten. Should they have gone to block the door instead?
This way now... seemed worse?
Huo Yuhao's figure suddenly became blurry the next moment.
"Not good! Spread out!"
The Soul King of the Qiangku clan, Qiangku Juechen, reacted first, manifesting his spirit rings. But it was already too late.
Huo Yuhao's figure appeared like a ghost in the center of the crowd. Using the brief caused by the pressure, his movements were unbelievably fast. His right hand formed a claw, carrying a sharp gust of wind directly at the nearest person.
BAM!
The attacked Soul Emperor was completely defenseless and instantly flew backward.
At the same time, the Spiritual Interference Domain silently spread. The Spirit Abyss realm level of spiritual power turned the entire training ground into Huo Yuhao's absolute domain.
Everyone felt the world before them suddenly twisted and twisted. An invisible invisible spiritual pressure swept over them like a tide, stagnating even their thoughts.
A glint condensed in Qiangku Juechen's eyes. The fifth of his three purple, two black spirit rings suddenly lit up. The Coiling Dragon Staff in his hand suddenly bloomed a dazzling white light. A will to fight heaven and earth was climbing.
"Coiling Dragon Raising the Heavens!"
Facing this attack, Huo Yuhao merely raised his right hand lightly. Strange spatial ripples spread from his fingertips the instant the shadow of the staff descended upon him.
Then, a bizarre scene unfolded.
The unstoppable Coiling Dragon Staff seemed to pass straight through Huo Yuhao's body, as though it had struck nothing but empty air. Qiangku Juechen staggered forward, his pupils suddenly shrinking.
An afterimage created by spiritual power?
A spatial spirit ability? When?
Before he could recover from his shock, Huo Yuhao had already silently appeared behind him. Huo Yuhao casually threw a punch. The light, airy movement contained amazing amazing power.
Qiangku Juechen felt an irresistible force strike him. As if struck by lightning, he lost his balance and crashed heavily to the ground. With a loud crash, the ground was smashed into a deep pit. Dust flew, and cracks spread like a spider's web, silently telling the power of this blow.
Facing Huo Yuhao, the people on the training ground simply could not utilize their abilities. That strange spiritual domain and unique pressure limited their performance. The strength of both sides was not on the same level.
Huo Yuhao was like a tiger among sheep. Each blow landed precisely on an opponent's weakness. His movements were fluid, as if a carefully choreographed performance.
Some thought of using their Battle Armor, but then thought again and gave up with a wry smile.
Huo Yuhao had been invited by Mingde Hall, with two secondary professions at Grade Six. The likelihood he did not have Battle Armor was extremely low. Using Battle Armor might instead lead to an even uglier loss.
"Could he really be on par with the Alternate Spirit Transmission Envoys already?"
A young girl, as she was knocked unconscious by Soul Shock, thought this.
What kind of monster was he?
The battle ended quickly. When the last opponent fell, the pressure around Huo Yuhao slowly dissipated. He stood among the sprawled spirit masters, his breathing not the slightest bit disordered.
Gu Yuena and Gu Ruiqiu looked at the fallen talent. The Coiling Dragon Staff of the Qiangku clan, the Phoenix martial soul of the Leng family... before him, they appeared as pathetic as child's play.
But they had already been mentally prepared. They also knew Huo Yuhao's strength. They didn't find it strange.
However, Qiangku Dongfeng, receiving the news a moment later, frowned slightly.
Based on the intelligence he had gathered, Huo Yuhao's personality was relatively indifferent. He would not do something so strong. But now, contrary to his usual behavior, he had used the most direct methods to initially establish his authority at headquarters.
After this, those Soul Kings and Soul Emperors would not dare challenge him again. Except for those freaks in the Ji clan.
From any angle, the current generation's young talents could not become his rivals.
Being so strong — did the Extreme North faction truly intend to unify the entire Spirit Transmission Tower?
Thinking this, Qiangku Dongfeng summoned a subordinate.
"Have Huo Yuhao come here."
Regardless, with Huo Yuhao's identity as a candidate for the next Tower Master, he and he would have to meet eventually.
By the time Qiangku Dongfeng's messenger arrived, Huo Yuhao was already visiting the Vice Tower Master's office on the hundredth floor of the Spirit Transmission Tower, watching Leng Yaozhu fuss over Gu Yuena while chatting idly with Gu Ruiqiu.
Within the current Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters, there were those who harbored dissatisfaction with him, and those who wanted to ingratiate themselves with him.
But regardless of which, Huo Yuhao did not intend to respond. So, in the process of waiting for a certain someone's "summons," he simply came to Leng Yaozhu's to enjoy some peace.
He had no time to waste on power struggles. Nor did he need to. He needed to make himself a presence that all parties had to attach importance to, to let power proactively attach itself to him using irreplaceable value, strength, and identity.
A sudden, rhythmic knock sounded from outside the door.
"Come in." Leng Yaozhu's gentle voice stopped, returning to her normal tone.
The door opened. A staff member in Spirit Transmission Tower uniform bowed respectfully. "Vice Tower Master, the Tower Master has sent me to invite Lord Huo Yuhao to the Tower Master's office."
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle. A flicker of an enigmatic glint appeared in Leng Yaozhu's eyes. Then she said gently, "Since the Tower Master summons you, Yuhao, go quickly."
Huo Yuhao calmly stood up and followed the staff member out of the room.
Seeing this, Leng Yaozhu looked at Gu Yuena and said softly, "Na'er, have you decided?"
"Yes. I will help Yuhao reach the top." Gu Yuena smiled slightly. "Thank you for your trouble, Teacher."
Leng Yaozhu stroked her head. Seeing that she was not as resist resist as before, she smiled with satisfaction. "You are my only disciple. If I don't help you, who will?"
The light in the room was not bright. Qiangku Dongfeng stood with his back to the door before the floor-to-ceiling window, his figure straight and tall like a pine. Hearing the door open, he slowly turned around, a just-right smile on his face.
"Yuhao, you've come." Qiangku Dongfeng's voice was warm, yet carried an authority that cannot be ignored.
Huo Yuhao bowed. "The Tower Master summons me. Might I know your instructions?"
"Not so much instructions as I wanted to see with my own eyes the most outstanding junior of the Spirit Transmission Tower today."
Qiangku Dongfeng gestured for him to sit, while he himself paced behind his large desk.
"I also took note of today's two battles." Qiangku Dongfeng was direct, his expression appreciative. "Especially the one against Ji Wufeng. Mastering a stronger artistic conception than his at this age is truly impressive."
"However, you seem unwilling to engage with those family powers. Yet this is a necessary and necessary process for you. Without their support, your path forward will be very difficult."
Huo Yuhao looked at Qiangku Dongfeng, his tone flat. "The Tower Master is joking. In this world, ultimately... the strong are respected!"
Qiangku Dongfeng paused. Then he heard Huo Yuhao continue, "Regarding the identity of Alternate Spirit Transmission Envoy, my teacher and Vice Tower Master Leng will both nominate me..."
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