Huo Yuhao thought of some information he had collected over the past two years and took a deep breath.
If there's one, there might be a second.
The exact number of divine consciousnesses from deities currently on the Douluo Continent is unknown.
But there's nothing to say about it. Old Jin has already had a tough time fighting the Divine Realm alone and almost got himself into trouble. We can't demand too much from him.
The Divine Realm suffered a calamity, and they gained many benefits in the mortal world. Of course, they have to fill the pit themselves.
'However, for the Holy Spirit Cult to be so confident and directly state that they cannot control it, the power of the divine consciousness is likely above the ordinary Divine Origin Realm. At least a third-level deity… and one with a divine position.'
Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes.
The Divine Origin Realm is somewhat abstract, and its range is vast. After the ordinary divine official-level spiritual power, there are third-level deities, second-level deities, and first-level deities.
The spiritual power of each realm is vastly different, differing by more than a hundred times!
The trouble with these fallen divine consciousnesses is not only that they possess divine-level spiritual power but more importantly… they possess divine positions!
Not semi-divine positions or divine fragments, but complete divine positions!
Just like Tang San's reincarnation still carried his divine position, as long as the divine core isn't shattered, these divine consciousnesses are highly likely to carry divine positions.
And the shattering of divine positions isn't that common. After all, even if a deity dies, the divine position can still exist. The shattering of the Angel God's and Sea God's positions was due to the deities themselves burning their divine positions. If the deities don't give up, the divine positions will definitely remain.
This also means that it's easier for them to restore to the divine level compared to the powerhouses of Douluo, and with the divine position's enhancement, they are stronger than those of the same level without divine positions.
So, is this Holy Spirit Cult member a third-level deity, a second-level deity, or… a first-level deity?
Huo Yuhao lowered his eyelids.
'I just don't know if it's an acquaintance… In any case, that trump card probably can't continue to accumulate power.'
Outside, Elder Yi was about to ask some more questions, but seeing the dazed expression of the evil soul master, he suddenly frowned and released his control.
He had suppressed her for too long. Her soul had already twisted under the conflict of curses and necromancy. One more question, and her soul would directly collapse.
Huo Yuhao's consciousness returned to his body, and he looked at the evil soul master in front of him, also frowning.
The soul of a Super Douluo had been cursed. It was clear that the higher-ups of the Holy Spirit Cult had many countermeasures against control methods.
Reading her memories would likely encounter the same trouble. Was it because of the Dark Department and the Execution Department?
Because they understood each other well and knew the possible methods the other side might have, they took precautions in advance to avoid exposing information.
"Yuhao, she's about to return."
At this moment, a flash of silver light appeared, and Gu Yuena appeared beside him, reminding him.
"I know."
Huo Yuhao came back to his senses and looked at the dazed evil soul master. His gaze lingered on her dantian for a moment, but in the end, he just took out several soul tools and directly placed them on the evil soul master.
Miss Na Nali had fought for so long and was the biggest contributor to this battle. She couldn't be allowed to return empty-handed.
Time passed, and by the time the Blood-Eyed Evil Soul Master regained her senses, a long time had passed. The moon was already hanging in the sky, and in front of her was a snow-white figure—
About fifteen or sixteen years old, with lively almond-shaped eyes and playful double buns. She wore a lotus-colored short jacket paired with a moon-white skirt, revealing a section of snow-white arm, and her slender legs were visible under the skirt.
It was Na Nali, who had returned to her original appearance.
In her hand was a three-word battle armor, and on her face was an expression of extreme anger.
"How decisive! I was actually fooled by you!"
What goes around comes around.
She had deceived the other party, and the next moment, the other party returned the favor.
She didn't even react when the three-word battle armor was discarded.
According to Huo Yuhao and the others, if it weren't for Huo Yuhao's "teacher," Snow Empress, taking action, they might have really been fooled by this person.
When the evil soul master saw Na Nali appear, her expression changed drastically, and she wanted to take action, but she found her body bound by soul power shackles and soul tools that restricted her soul power.
She struggled desperately but was like a trapped beast, unable to move. The cold metal tightened around her wrists, and her soul power stagnated within her body, making it impossible to even release the most basic soul skill.
"Hmph, you think you can escape after falling into my hands?" Na Nali said, "Come back with me and face the Federation's laws!"
Seeing that there was no way out, the evil soul master sneered, "What are you so proud of? Did you catch me? And if it weren't for those two juniors from the Spirit Pagoda being on the train, do you think I would have taken action?"
Even if the Spirit Pagoda wanted to assist the Federation in capturing them, they wouldn't use two exceptionally talented juniors as bait. She had attacked with that thought in mind.
Otherwise, with a Fallen Angel martial soul walking around outside, she would have hesitated a bit.
Na Nali raised her chin and pouted, "So what? The result is that I won. The right time, place, and people were all on my side. Luck is also a kind of strength."
Luck?
Huo Yuhao, who was watching her expression from the side, couldn't help but recall the experiences of this Dark Bell.
The first time, she was used as a card reader to help the main team pass through security.
The second time, she tried to save Dark Phoenix Douluo but ended up getting beaten up instead.
The third time, she was hit by Qiangu Dongfeng with a stick.
The fourth time, she was fighting a Northern Legion commander halfway when Tang Wulin arrived and scared her away.
This lady seemed to be either suffering setbacks or on her way to suffering setbacks…
The other four Heavenly Kings at least had some decent achievements and methods… but Miss Dark Bell seemed to be purely here to suffer setbacks?
Was her luck really that good?
Ahem, she's an ally now, so I shouldn't think like that.
"…"
Facing Na Nali's provocation, the evil soul master didn't say anything. She just looked in the direction of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, her brows tightly furrowed.
She couldn't remember what had just happened, only that her will had directly solidified.
What kind of backup did Huo Yuhao have on him? With her abilities, she hadn't even noticed?
Snow Empress, Di Tian, or someone else?
After a moment of thought, the evil soul master suddenly let out a soft laugh, her laughter carrying an eerie calmness.
Everything had nothing to do with her anymore, so why bother thinking about it.
"It's been a long time, hasn't it? No one has come to find you?"
The evil soul master whispered, her voice hoarse, as if talking to herself.
Na Nali frowned, thoughtfully saying, "It seems your companion is more rational than you."
"…"
The evil soul master's face twitched, but she quickly regained her composure, "You won't get any information from me, so don't waste your effort. Just kill me directly."
"Hmph, that's not for you to decide. Your actions in the Federation have been too reckless, and the higher-ups are very dissatisfied. They're all waiting for a target to vent their anger on, so you'll take the blame for your companions."
Na Nali said coldly.
The evil soul master's blood-red eyes suddenly focused, and a sense of foreboding rose within her. Before she could struggle, Na Nali's figure had already closed in like a ghost, her delicate hand raised, with a faint blue light glowing in her palm.
"You—"
Before she could finish speaking, two palms had already struck like thunder, one above and one below, accurately hitting her dantian acupoints.
In an instant, her soul core shattered, her cultivation dissipated, and the evil soul master trembled violently as if struck by a heavy blow. The blood-red soul power within her body scattered like smoke, and the pain of refining her soul with the blood sea also dissipated with her cultivation, but she wasn't happy at all.
"How dare you?!" she screamed hoarsely, her blood-red eyes surging with overwhelming hatred, but Na Nali didn't even spare her another glance, turning and leaving, leaving her alone kneeling on the ground, in a sorry state.
Dealing with such an evil soul master, killing her would be helping her escape, but leaving her cultivation intact would also be a disaster. Who knows when the Holy Spirit Cult might send someone to rescue her, allowing her to wreak havoc in the world again. It's better to directly cripple her.
Better safe than sorry!
Huo Yuhao watched this scene and nodded slightly.
He had wanted to cripple her earlier, but he thought Miss Dark Bell might still need the evil soul master to retain her strength, so he didn't act.
But this lady was also decisive, not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes… that's good.
Na Nali walked over to Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, smiling brightly.
"Thank you so much today, and please convey my thanks to Pagoda Master Snow Empress as well. I will send gifts and apologies later."
"You're too kind, Your Excellency," Huo Yuhao shook his head, "Fighting against fallen evil soul masters is also our duty."
"One thing at a time," Na Nali raised her index finger and shook it, "If it weren't for you, I would have had to work overtime again."
Although it wasn't over yet, capturing a Super Douluo-level evil soul master was enough for her to hold her head high in front of everyone.
"You're going to Mingdu City, right? After I deal with this person, I'll go with you. There's also someone else who needs to be escorted there. It's not far from here, so we can take them together…"
Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement, and the three of them quietly discussed the next steps.
In the shadows, unnoticed, a tall figure stood for a long time, watching the entire battle. He raised the corner of his mouth and shook his head helplessly.
"I told you there was no need to worry…"
Before his whisper faded, his figure had already dissipated like mist, as if he had never been there.
Huo Yuhao seemed to sense something and glanced at the darkness, then retracted his gaze, looking at Gu Yuena beside him, a soft smile appearing in his eyes.
Nana is really doted on.
…
In a dim underground palace, the damp air was filled with the smell of rust and decay. Several faint green soul lamps were embedded in the stone walls, casting a pale light on a man.
The man was nearly two meters tall, with muscular arms as thick as tree trunks, his skin covered in scales that gleamed with a cold metallic sheen under the light. His angular face was also covered in fine scales, slightly moving with each breath.
"Sir, Blood Eye has been captured," the man spoke, not using a soul communication device, as if talking to the air.
But a voice had already sounded out of nowhere.
"Hmph, she brought it upon herself. You handle it. How's your cultivation progress?"
"I'm just one step away from the limit. Once my spiritual domain forms, I can break through."
After answering, the man hesitated for a moment and said, "Before Blood Eye lost contact, she told me a piece of information, saying that Huo Yuhao is the best candidate for the Holy Son."
An interested voice sounded, "Oh? That top-ranked young genius?"
"Yes," the man hesitated, "Sir, do we have to find someone else? Isn't the Demon Empress' progress also good?"
"It's not enough. Even if she does advance further with the help of a divine fragment, she might not be able to restrain that person. That person is too strong. If it weren't for the great war that exhausted his power, we might not have had a chance… In any case, keep an eye on that Huo Yuhao."
The voice in the air paused for a moment, then continued:
"Since Blood Eye has been captured, let's lay low for now. There's no rush for the plan to seize the god-slaying soul cannon. Just slowly stir up the muddy waters of Douluo Continent. Not everyone here will be our enemy. After all, the Holy Cult's goal is to elevate the entire world into a divine realm. How many people wouldn't desire such a world?"
"Like you, Tong Yu, when our goal is achieved, you can resurrect your loved ones."
Tong Yu's eyes flickered with black mist, and he took a deep breath, "I understand!"
"Good."
The hidden voice was filled with satisfaction, "Remember, letting those self-righteous forces fall into chaos first is the best strategy."
Tong Yu's lips curled into a cold smile, "Like ten thousand years ago?"
"Exactly," the voice lowered, carrying a hint of nostalgia, "History always repeats itself. The various desires of humans are our best weapons. Ten thousand years ago, we were outmaneuvered, but this time, it won't happen."
…
"Hello, it's our first meeting. I'm Yuan En Yehui."
Standing in front of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena was a thirteen-year-old girl.
She had rare dark red eyes and deep purple hair, her skin pale as snow, and her tall figure exuded a maturity and mystery that didn't belong to a thirteen-year-old girl.
Huo Yuhao was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected the person Na Nali mentioned to be the real Yuan En Yehui.
"Hello, I'm Huo Yuhao."
"Gu Yuena," Gu Yuena nodded lightly.
Yuan En Yehui's gaze swept over the two of them, her expression cold, "I've long heard of your names. I didn't expect our first meeting to be under such circumstances. In a way, I've implicated you two. I apologize for that."
Huo Yuhao smiled gently, "No need for that. It's not your fault."
Yuan En Yehui shook her head, saying in a low voice, "This matter started because of me."
"If you keep apologizing, they'll start to think you find them difficult to get along with."
Na Nali, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore, "This incident was my doing, using your identity. It has nothing to do with you."
Yuan En Yehui didn't say anything more, just nodded silently.
Seeing this, Na Nali breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Huo Yuhao and the others.
"Alright, I'll take you to Mingdu City. Your elders have already arrived there and have been urging me several times through the Spirit Pagoda's channels. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid Chairman Li will come over personally…"
…
Qiangu Dongfeng stood with his hands behind his back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda, his dark golden eyes reflecting the gradually lit soul lamps in the direction of Mingdu City.
"Pagoda Master, Huo Yuhao is about to arrive in Mingdu City."
Hearing his subordinate's report, he lightly tapped the gilded window frame with his finger, and the crystal glass immediately formed a spiderweb of fine cracks.
"Earlier than expected… Notify them. Since he's the next Spirit Pagoda Master, he'll have to subdue those arrogant juniors first."
Qiangu Dongfeng's voice was calm, showing no emotion.
"Yes!"
The reporter bowed and retreated.
"Is he coming?" Upon hearing the news, someone sheathed his sword, his eyes filled with excitement.
"A sixth-level mecha designer, a sixth-level mecha maker… I hope he's the real deal."
A girl with a high ponytail suddenly stopped the soul engraving knife in her hand, data streams flashing rapidly in her pupils, a slight smile on her lips. But she only paid attention for a moment before returning to her work.
"To receive an evaluation from Joyful Douluo Pagoda Master comparable to the first Pagoda Master, I'd like to see what kind of monster he is!" A man snorted coldly in his heart.
At this moment, on a train still some distance away from Mingdu City, Huo Yuhao looked out the window at the approaching city and smiled slightly.