In a dense outgrowth five kilometers from where Huo Yuhao was.
Zhongli Wu released a loud grunt as he spat blood out from his mouth. His face had become paler than before. This time, he had really sustained serious injuries.
Even though his beast spirit had fused with him, it was not a complete fusion. Only a part of its spirit had fused with Zhongli Wuâs body. Zhongli Wu had actually left his martial soul true body on Huo Yuhao. In fact, he had left his martial soulâthe Death God Demonpuppetâwith Huo Yuhao.
Zhongli Wu had felt that it was the best time to strike when Huo Yuhao had been weakened, and had lowered his guard. His Death God Demonpuppet was definitely more than met the eye. Even though it had been forced out of Huo Yuhaoâs body, it was still able to attach itself to him with the help of dead spirits.
To put it simply after Huo Yuhao had killed a person, his body would be enshrouded by some death aura. However, this death aura would only be there for a short while. It would usually disappear after a while.
However, Zhongli Wuâs Death God Demonpuppet was able to attach itself to this death aura. Because of how the death aura was shapeless and formless, Huo Yuhao would never be able to detect it no matter how strong his spiritual power was. On the other hand, Zhongli Wu would be able to surprise his enemy with an attack from his Death God Demonpuppet.
If Huo Yuhao was at his best condition, the surprise attack would have failed. He would simply break free from the immobilisation with his soul power. In fact, he could even retaliate with ease.
However, the Death God Demonpuppet was exceptionally skilled at timing its surprise attack! After fighting so many battles, Huo Yuhao was already fairly drained. In fact, the insane blow he had released with his Ghostcarving Blade had almost consumed all of his spiritual power and soul power. If not, how would he be able to kill a Class 9 soul engineer so easily, and shock everyone who was watching the battle?
Right now, Huo Yuhao had simply become too weak. He was so weak that Zhongli Wu saw a golden opportunity to attack him. This was, in fact, a great opportunity, as Zhongli Wu succeeded in getting his Death God Demonpuppet to launch a surprise attack on Huo Yuhao.
However, he had failed to consider how Huo Yuhao was no longer alone after the challenge was over. He had companions, friends, and most importantly, Tang Wutong.
Tang Wutong had willingly sustained a life-threatening injury to block the blow for Huo Yuhao. This bought him precious time. As he threw his fist at the black image, he developed a greater understanding of the power of emotions.
The Three Ultimate Haodong Skills lost their effects the moment Tang Wutong had returned to Huo Yuhaoâs side.
However, Huo Yuhao could clearly sense how he was about to lose her. At that instant, his previous feelings of sadness, pain, and longingness for Dongâer suddenly surged in his heart. The seed of emotion which was planted in him had finally sprouted. The fist he had thrown out had contained the essence of the Three Ultimate Haodong Skills. On top of that, the power of emotions had drawn power from Huo Yuhaoâs emotions, spiritual power, and soul power as well as Huo Yuhaoâs grief. All of these powers were concentrated in that single punch. Hence, it was able to smash the Death God Demonpuppet into pieces.
After his martial soul has been destroyed, Zhongli Wu instantly felt the pain and damage dealt to his body. This kind of injury was definitely inevitable. Zhongli Wu felt his soul power drop by two ranks instantly. On top of that, it would probably take a long time for him to actually recuperate from this injury.
After punching the black image, Huo Yuhao was near his limits. Nonetheless, he did not let go of Tang Wutong.
Now that the Death God Demonpuppet was dead, the short dagger which was formed from the power of the Death God had also disintegrated. However, the intense death aura was still ravaging Tang Wutongâs body from within.
The purple-gold glow on her body was starting to become faint as her face became incredibly pale.
Huo Yuhao stared at her as he gritted his teeth. His entire body was now trembling intensely.
âWutong, Wutongâ¦â
A faint golden light was suddenly emitted from Tang Wutongâs forehead. Following which, it projected Huo Yuhaoâs dreaded golden trident. It was as though Tang Wutong had gained another eye on her forehead.
Following which, the image of the golden-haired man reappeared behind Huo Yuhao.
âRong Nianbing, what are you trying to do?â A cold voice rang in Huo Yuhaoâs and Tang Wutongâs ears. This was a voice that only they could hear.
âIâm not doing anything. I am just trying to find a successor for myself. I think Yuhao is very suitable. He is a person who is honest with himself and the people around him. Most importantly, he is a good young man. In fact, he has already started to develop an understanding of my power of emotions. If he were to continue like this, it wonât be long before he truly becomes qualified to take my place.â
âRong Nianbing! Donât tell me you donât know that Iâve already chosen him!â The cold voice rang again.
âI really didnât know! Even though I have monitored him and had seen how you have interacted with him, I have only seen you torture him. You have never given him any guidance or advice. On the other hand, I had even passed my godly seed to him already. I guess I can only say Iâm sorry! You were simply too slow, Brother Tang.â
âYou-!â The person with the cold voice seemed to have become angered by Rong Nianbingâs words.
At this instant, Huo Yuhao could no longer hold it any longer. He was overwhelmed by the dizzy sensation as his mind turned completely blank. However, he did not loosen his grip on Tang Wutong as he fainted with her in his embrace.
â¦â¦
In the God Realm.
White clouds enshrouded the tall mountains that encircled the God Realm. It seemed as though some sort of spiritual aura was enveloping the entire area as a mysterious fragrance drifted in the air.
There were two people standing on top of the mountain. In fact, there was no one else other than the two of them.
One of them was a man dressed in a long blue robe. He had long blue hair that was so long it touched the ground. He was wielding a golden trident, which was radiating a brilliant golden light.
There was another man standing opposite him. However, that man was wearing a white chefâs outfit. The only thing missing from his outfit was his hat. He stood there in a relaxed manner with his arms crossed across his chest.
âRong Nianbing, donât even think of leaving if you donât give me a reasonable explanation today!â The blue-haired man growled loudly.
Rong Nianbing flashed a smile and said, âTang San, can you stop growling like this? Itâs really not easy to find someone with good potential like Huo Yuhao. Now that I have found him, I canât just let him go like this, right? Also, I must have misunderstood your intentions. I thought you hated that lad after seeing you stop him from being intimate with your daughter. I canât help but pity him after seeing what you have done to him. You must have been displeased with his background to have done what you did to him. On the other hand, look at what I have done. Now that I have given my Godly Seat to him, he is now worthy of your daughter. At the end of the day, I am also a Tier One God. Even though I pale slightly in comparison to youâan actual EnforcerâI believe my Godly Seat is still worth something.â
âYou!â Tang San stared intensely at Rong Nianbing. âRong Nianbing, do you dare to say that you didnât know what I had in mind! Letâs not lie to one another and make things difficult. I will let it go if you take your Godly Seat back right now. If not, forgive me for being impolite.â
Rong Nianbing brought his arms to the back of his head before saying, âAlright, thatâs enough. Stop acting. Do you really think I donât know what kind of temper you have? You are a good person, and would definitely obey the laws of the God Realm. Thereâs no way you can do anything to me since I havenât broken any of the laws. Why donât you just find another successor for yourself?â
âThatâs easy for you to say,â Tang San said coldly, âtell me where am I going to find someone else? Do you really think anyone can inherit my Godly Seat? For all these years, all of you have been getting lazier. All of you have been putting more pressure on me. If not for the recent instability within the God Realm that required me to reduce my time spent monitoring Huo Yuhao, you would never have had a chance to steal him from me.â
Rong Nianbing replied, âItâs impossible for me to take back my Godly Seat. This kid has already started to understand and comprehend my power of emotions. If I were to take it away from him now, it would only cause irreversible harm to him. His development would definitely be adversely affected. When that happens, even you would not be able to get him to inherit your Godly Seat.â
âBut then I admit I am somewhat at fault here. How about this? Before Huo Yuhao truly becomes worthy enough to be a God, I will help share some of your responsibilities in the God Realm. I will only leave to travel after Huo Yuhao is able to shoulder my responsibilities. How does that sound?â
Tang San let out a sigh as a bitter smile formed on his face. âDo you not know that I am actually going after freedom?â
Rong Nianbing replied, âAnd am I not going after the same thing? At the end of the day, the God Realm has only become so unstable after Kindness and Evil fled. If not for those two shameless Godkings who have fled, you would not have had such a tough time in the God Realm.â
Tang Sanâs face started to contort with rage after hearing Rong Nianbing mentioned Kindness and Evil.
âRong Nianbing, I will not let our matter rest just like this. Itâs true that I canât do anything to you. However, I want you to remember this. Now that you have decided to snatch Huo Yuhao from me, I will stop treating him as my successor. You should know that Wutong is my daughter. I will make sure that he wonât be able to be together with my daughter so easily.â Tang San vowed viciously.
Rong Nianbing was startled by what he had just heard. âYou canât be serious. Tang San, are you going to go harder on him? I am warning you not to go overboard with this.â
Tang San let out a cold grunt and said, âThat will depend on your performance. We can talk more about it after you have fulfilled your promise. Have you not seen how my daughter has gotten hurt for that little rascal? I was still able to do something for her legally by the laws that governed the God Realm because she is my blood kin. However, you would not be able to do anything unless he somehow evokes you again.â
Rong Nianbing started to frown as he pleaded, âYuhao has led a very tough life. Tang San, can you just spare him for me?â
Tang San waved his sleeve furiously as he drifted into the sky and disappeared amongst the clouds.
Rong Nianbingâs face revealed a frustrated look as he shook his head. He muttered to himself, âYuhao, Yuhao. Itâs not that I donât want to help you. I am simply out of ideas! You only have yourself to blame for falling in love with his daughter. However, I must admit that it feels great to steal something from Tang San under his nose. Hahahaha!â
âTang San, are we really going to just let him go like this? What Rong Nianbing did is simply unacceptable!â
âXiao Wu, do you really think I would have lost to him? If I hadnât released the seal I had placed on Huo Yuhaoâs aura, do you think Rong Nianbing would have been able to sense his existence?â
âWhat? So you did it on purpose? Why? Werenât you bent on letting Huo Yuhao inherit your Godly Seat?â
âItâs best for him to inherit a Godly Seat which is the most suitable for him. Rong Nianbingâs Godly Seat is definitely more suitable for him. This also means that I probably wonât be able to give away my Godly Seat anytime soon. Right now, the God Realm is not only unstable, but also seems to be bound for a huge change in the near future. I have scried from the skies that something big is about to happenâeven though I have no idea what exactly it will be. Now that the two Godkings are no longer around, I must hold onto my Godly Seat to solve this problem. I am afraid we might have to postpone our traveling plans. I am so sorry.â
âDonât say that. As long as weâre together, I am already very happy.â