DD2-Chapter 394: Ten Years Later, Solving the Contradiction Between Soul Beasts and Humans from the Root
[At this moment...]
[After hearing Wang Donger's question, a strong sense of embarrassment appeared on the faces of Tai Tan and Niu Tian.]
[In fact, they wanted to make excuses for their actions.]
[But the problem is that there was no way to justify themselves now.]
[The saying "facts speak louder than words" is applied here. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er had already presented the evidence before them, leaving no room for argument.]
[Therefore, after hearing Wang Donger's question, Tai Tan and Niu Tian stood there, their faces etched with embarrassment. They remained silent for quite a while, unsure of how to respond.]
[Wang Dong'er was unwilling to waste more time with them. She said coldly, "You go; from now on, we are no longer Relatives."]
[She asserted firmly, "Go back and tell Tang San that I know everything he has done. Let him prepare himself for consequences in the God Realm!"]
[Wang Dong'er spoke without mercy.]
[This made Tai Tan and Niu Tian's expressions change visibly. Soon after, they directly addressed Wang Dong'er: "Dong'er! Think twice before you act. No matter what, he is still your father!"]
[However, when Wang Dong'er looked at them, her eyes were filled with disdain. She replied, "Father? What kind of father treats his daughter like that? Ignoring her cries and splitting her soul in two?"]
["I will never forget the pain he caused me that day. I begged him, but he refused to listen. So, he's not my father anymore."]
[Wang Dong'er stated this coldly.]
[After hearing this, Tai Tan and Niu Tian widened their eyes in shock and quickly asked Wang Dong'er, "Dong'er? No, Xiao Qi? Are you recovering your memory?"]
[Wang Dong'er sneered, "Yes! You never would have thought I'd regain my memory. Yuhao has been to the Star Dou Great Forest, and he brought back the traces of my soul from the body of the Emperor Beast and merged them with me."]
["Now I know everything. I remember what Tang San did that day. No matter what you say, it won't change a thing."]
[Tai Tan and Niu Tian had nothing to say in response.]
[They both understood that they could not deceive Wang Dong'er any longer and would have to leave.]
[On the other side of the God Realm, Tang San had been monitoring this incident closely.]
[He initially believed his plan would work perfectly, that Wang Dong'er would return to his side with the persuasion of Tai Tan and Niu Tian, easing the tension between him and Huo Yuhao.]
[However, he never expected the outcome to be like this, and thus Tang San's face turned grim.]
[At that moment, Tang San slammed his fist on the table, unleashing a powerful force that shattered it. His voice rang out in frustration:]
["That rebellious girl!"]
["I raised you, and you show me no gratitude."]
["For that wildman, you don't even want your father!"]
["It's truly infuriating!"]
["Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!"]
[He yelled in anger, and after a long time, he gradually calmed down.]
[But at that moment, Tang San's face had become extremely serious.]
[He had thought this plan would help improve his relationship with Huo Yuhao, but now it had completely failed. As a result, Tang San and Huo Yuhao had become irrevocable enemies.]
[Reflecting on this, Tang San's expression grew ferocious, and he snorted coldly, "I didn't want it to come to this, but you've forced my hand."]
["Since you insist on battling to the death, then let's see."]
["I, Tang San, have faced all sorts of challenges; why should I fear a mere junior? Even if you possess the inheritance of the Dragon God, what can you do? I will kill you eventually!"]
[With that, he waved his hand dismissively and left, pondering how to deal with Huo Yuhao and his group in the future.]
[At this moment, back in the Body Sect...]
[After Tai Tan and Niu Tian departed, Wang Dong'er felt a bit lonely. Although she was reluctant to admit it, Tai Tan and Niu Tian had played a significant role in her childhood.]
[They had raised her, and now that she knew the truth, Wang Dong'er felt betrayed and somewhat uneasy.]
[However, Huo Yuhao noticed Wang Dong'er's emotional turmoil and lifted her spirit, saying, "Let the past be the past. You still have me and a new home."]
[Wang Dong'er's eyes turned red at his words, and she nodded, answering softly, "Yes."]
[For the time that followed, life settled into a calm routine.]
[Although Huo Yuhao wanted to charge directly into the God Realm to eliminate Tang San and seek justice for all soul beasts, he understood that they weren't strong enough yet and needed to conserve their energy.]
[Thus, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, Electrolux, the two Ice and Snow Empresses, Gu Yuena, and the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest continued their training, striving to grow stronger.]
[Before long, ten more years had passed on the Douluo Continent.]
[After these years, Huo Yuhao's strength improved considerably, but he still didn't know his exact level.]
[Ten years prior, he had already surpassed the God King; however, during the last decade, he had trained in a mysterious space. While only ten years seemed to have passed in Douluo, Huo Yuhao had spent nearly a hundred years cultivating in that space.]
[Therefore, even he was unsure of the level he had achieved.]
[But one thing was certain: his strength was formidable.]
[During these years of training, Wang Dong'er, Electrolux, the Ice Empress, and the Snow Empress reached the level of second-level gods. Gu Yuena, however, remained at first-level god rank, as the gap to the God King was immense, hindering her advancement.]
[Combined, their combat power was already terrifying.]
[Yet, the reality remained that even their combined strength did not match Huo Yuhao. When Huo Yuhao fought them, he could defeat them effortlessly, underscoring his immense power.]
[In addition to Huo Yuhao and his friends, the strength of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest also increased significantly.]
[If the soul beasts trained on their own, neither ten nor one hundred years would suffice to see substantial improvement. Compared to humans, soul beasts had less comprehension capacity, thus not able to achieve significant advancement in such a short time.]
[However, with Huo Yuhao, a super strong man, guiding them, the soul beasts experienced significant growth.]
[Most importantly, Huo Yuhao assisted them in withstanding heavenly tribulations. Previously, every time the soul beasts attempted to break through the 100,000-year mark, they faced lethal thunder tribulations.]
[Each subsequent tribulation was more terrifying than the last, resulting in many soul beasts perishing. But now, with Huo Yuhao on Douluo Continent, he intervened to dissipate the thunder tribulations, ensuring the safety of the soul beasts, allowing them to advance rapidly.]
[Now, Di Tian's cultivation had broken through to 900,000 years, while others like Xiong Jun boasted 500,000 to 600,000 years of cultivation. Among them, the Emperor's Auspicious Beast had shown the fastest growth; her original cultivation was under 100,000 years, but through Huo Yuhao's guidance, she reached 200,000 years.]
[Admittedly, this level of power offered little assistance to Huo Yuhao and his group. After all, once they confronted the gods in the God Realm, they'd face deities in the God realm. Those below the God Realm were but ants. Until one ascended to godhood, whether a peak Douluo or a soul beast of hundreds of thousands of years, they were insignificant.]
[Thus, Huo Yuhao resolved to take a few hundred more years for further recuperation.]
[But that was manageable, as Huo Yuhao now possessed strength surpassing the God King and had attained an eternal lifespan. As long as the soul beasts were not struck by heavenly tribulations, they too could enjoy lifespans stretching hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of years. As for Huo Yuhao's friends and family, with his assistance, they had essentially all broken through the ranks of Titled Douluo, and many had reached the level of Super Douluo and Ultimate Douluo. Generally, those who entered this realm could live for three to five hundred years.]
[However, Huo Yun'er represented a special case. Not being a soul master, she wasn't suited for cultivation. Thus, even if Huo Yuhao wished to, he couldn't guide her in becoming a powerhouse above Titled Douluo.]
[But Huo Yuhao didn't want to lose his mother, so he injected part of his life essence into Huo Yun'er's body long ago. While Huo Yun'er couldn't possess the same powers as him, as long as he existed, she could enjoy eternal life.]
[As time passed, however, Huo Yuhao recognized that the contradiction between human soul masters and soul beasts was becoming increasingly irreconcilable.]
[For soul masters to strengthen their abilities, they needed soul rings, which only materialized upon the death of soul beasts. In the past, this was less concerning, as soul beasts rarely lived beyond 100,000 years and often perished during the thunder tribulation at that threshold.]
[Now, however, soul beasts had largely overcome this limitation. If human soul masters stopped their indiscriminate slaughter, soul beasts could lead long, free lives spanning hundreds of thousands of years.]
[Consequently, Huo Yuhao, the current master of Douluo Continent, gradually grasped this pressing issue.]
[He resolved to address the problem at its source.]
[Now, Huo Yuhao was officially discussing this matter in the Body Sect with Wang Dong'er, Du Bu Si, Gu Yuena, and others.]
[Everyone had their ideas, but Huo Yuhao believed the key was to tackle the issue directly from the ground up.]
["Solve the problem from the root?" This left everyone puzzled.]
[Huo Yuhao expressed his thoughts: "Ultimately, this issue arises because humans need soul rings to enhance their strength."]
["So, what if humans didn't require soul rings to grow stronger?"]
[He proposed a novel idea.]
[Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's thoughts, Wang Dong'er, Du Bu Si, and the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena displayed expressions of deep shock, struggling to comprehend his perspective.]
["Without soul rings, how would spirit masters strengthen?" they questioned.]
["Indeed! If soul rings are discarded, can humans still be deemed spirit masters?"]
[Everyone was perplexed and quickly turned to Huo Yuhao for clarification.]
[Huo Yuhao patiently responded:]
["Consider this: what if we told humans on Douluo Continent not to become soul masters?"]
[He continued, "Soul masters represent a unique power system on our Douluo Continent. However, from memories I gleaned from the Dragon God, not all beings within the Douluo universe rely on this system to achieve strength."]
["According to what I've learned from the Dragon God's memories, some creatures in the universe can strengthen their bodies or enhance their energy through alternative cultivation methods."]
["Though their cultivation systems differ, they ultimately arrive at the same destination: godhood."]
["Moreover, soul beasts don't follow the soul master cultivation methods."]
["Thus, I propose we create an alternative power system to replace soul masters and address the issue from its roots. This way, humans won't depend on soul rings for strength, and conflicts with soul beasts will naturally dissipate."]
[Huo Yuhao shared more of his thoughts.]
[Wang Dong'er hesitated at first about the effects of her actions on Electrolux and Gu Yuena, yet she recognized the validity of Huo Yuhao's ideas.]
[Especially Electrolux, who hailed from another world, understood that such possibilities could indeed exist, becoming the first to support Huo Yuhao's vision.]
(End of this chapter)