Looking at Huo Yuhao's opportunities, the Fortunate Beast was also a rather crucial part among them.
Was Huo Yuhao's luck strong?
The answer Su Ming gave was no.
His strength lay in his 'tier'. His luck gradually increased. As the Plane and Tang San continuously placed their bets, Huo Yuhao's luck would continuously expand.
For example, Tianmeng – this opportunity might have nothing to do with Tang San's schemes; it was given by the Plane.
The same was true for Electrolux.
These were Huo Yuhao's initial cheats.
With these two points, plus his Body Martial Spirit, he could join any of the continent's four strongest forces – the Holy Spirit Cult, Shrek Academy, Mingde Hall, or the Body Sect – all suited him!
At that point, it would be up to him to work hard for his own development.
Tang San subsequently sent him opportunities like the Martial Soul Fusion Skill. The Ice Empress might be considered a follow-up opportunity from Tianmeng, but it could also be a trap within this opportunity, a test that Tang San helped him pass.
Later, artificially created opportunities like the Ice Fire Two Eyes and the Qiankun Forgetful Valley were given by Tang San.
Then what about the Fortunate Beast?
That wasn't a good thing, but a bomb.
After all, the Fortunate Beast's cultivation was only fifteen thousand years, with less than ten thousand years of actual cultivation time. Moreover, the Su Ming from Douluo 1 clearly knew that the Star Dou Great Forest had not yet given birth to a Fortunate Beast.
So, was there a problem with the Fortunate Beast born in the era after Tang San became a god?
It seemed like just a coincidental imitation, but in the original work, Wang Qiu'er had a genuine Golden Dragon Martial Spirit, said to be a branch of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline!
Clearly the Golden Dragon King's Golden Dragon Spear, yet it appeared in the lower realm – was that reasonable?
Finally, when Tang Wutong returned with the Golden Dragon Spear, the God of Destruction had no objections. Perhaps the Golden Dragon Spear was something the God Kings like them tacitly allowed Tang Wutong to use.
Why the Golden Dragon Spear?
Tang San must have contacted the Golden Dragon King before; otherwise, how could he have thought of preparing the Golden Dragon Spear for his daughter?
Various thoughts flashed through Su Ming's mind, and he finally decided to give up on the Fortunate Beast opportunity.
Too many potential troubles.
Unnecessary.
Fate?
"I Am Fate!"
The Su Ming from Douluo 1 and Douluo 3 simultaneously appeared on the River of Time, both looking towards the present node.
At this moment, Trinity – the consciousnesses of the three Su Mings merged into one. The entire river was influenced by him, turbulent and surging; it was roaring.
Su Ming retracted his gaze.
Huo Yuhao felt his back was already soaked with cold sweat.
A trace of fear passed through his eyes.
At the very last moment just now, he seemed to see the phantom of a god in Su Ming's gaze. Recalling the scene of Su Ming Invoking the Deity during the finals, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but lower his head, his heart pounding wildly.
"Brother Su Ming truly has the bearing of one who can become a god."
In Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness, Tianmeng had also curled up into a ball, unsure if he was frightened or feeling sorrowful.
"Follow me."
Su Ming took the exchange students from Shrek to begin their physical examinations.
Huo Yuhao and He Caitou were the most outstanding, especially Huo Yuhao, who amazed everyone with a single brilliant feat.
"Mingde Hall is heavily guarded. You can enjoy all the treatment that Mingde Hall members deserve here. However, even Mingde Hall members cannot look at certain things. Some research projects are off-limits to non-participants. If you look at things you shouldn't, not even Shrek Academy can protect you."
Su Ming's warning seemed soft, but no one dared to ignore it in the slightest.
Especially his next sentence, which made Huo Yuhao's heart tremble.
"Don't scan around recklessly with your spiritual power either, or you might really get killed."
As Su Ming said this, he glanced back at Huo Yuhao.
The champion's reward for the Great Spirit Arena Tournament was ten custom quotas for rare metals. Su Ming performed exceptionally and alone took three quotas. Although he could forge himself, no one said anything about it.
Especially after he used his three pieces of Spirit Metal to strengthen Mingde Hall, even fewer people spoke up.
Because the three rare metals he forged were all spiritual attribute types. Integrating them into Mingde Hall's defense system directly elevated the hall's defensive capabilities to a higher level.
Spiritual Detection would also be discovered.
Su Ming stated that this was entirely for Mingde Hall's benefit, not targeted at anyone.
After the entrance tests, Huo Yuhao and He Caitou were still assigned to the same dormitory.
After ensuring there was no surveillance, the two broke out in cold sweat.
The pressure from Su Ming's gaze just now was too great for them. For those with guilty consciences, it was no less than someone creeping up behind them and whispering in their ear, 'I've discovered your secret.'
"Yuhao, does Su Ming actually know about your Spiritual Detection?" He Caitou asked.
Huo Yuhao felt like crying but had no tears.
"I really never told him."
"Then he must have sensed it during the last tournament," He Caitou said. "That's why he specifically warned you."
Warned...
He Caitou's choice of words made Huo Yuhao somewhat puzzled.
"He probably roughly guessed your ability, and he might know that he can't prevent you from stealing techniques. This reminder is for you to know your limits, to distinguish between the technology that should be stolen and that which shouldn't."
He Caitou's explanation made everything clear to Huo Yuhao.
So that's another layer of meaning.
Yes, no matter how much Mingde Hall can guard against Spiritual Detection, it's impossible for the core formations inside all Spirit Tool equipment to have anti-peeping technology.
"I just can't randomly use Spiritual Detection to look around anymore, but that doesn't mean I can't use Spiritual Detection to steal the core formations of the Spirit Tools I have access to."
Knock, knock, knock.
A knocking sound came from the door. The teacher and disciple brothers looked at each other and cautiously went to the door.
"It's me."
Fan Yu's voice made the two sigh with relief.
After entering, Fan Yu's analysis was no different from what He Caitou had said.
"Yuhao, prepare for Spirit Hunting next. This period is probably when the security is tightest. You should go out for Spirit Hunting first. Start replicating the Spirit Tool formations again after this period has passed."
"Okay."
Fan Yu nodded and took out a booklet.
"This is the information on Spirit Beasts within the Sun Moon Empire that I just obtained from Mingde Hall. It's much more detailed than the Academy's records. Study it carefully tonight."
After giving them a few more instructions, Fan Yu hurriedly left.
Huo Yuhao opened the materials.
"Yuhao, this one, this one! I want this one!"
The first page recorded was the Evil Eye Clan.
In Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness, Tianmeng excitedly kept emphasizing.
"This is practically a Spirit Beast made for you."
"Brother Tianmeng, calm down first. The Evil Eye Clan has the Evil Emperor presiding over it. He's the second-ranked Fierce Beast, with a cultivation close to eight hundred thousand years, and he didn't rely on your Life Origin to achieve it."
Tianmeng snorted coldly.
Do you have to bring up the Life Origin matter? This silkworm will be sad.
"Brother is just anxious for you! The Evil Eye's Spirit Ring is too compatible with you."
"I know. I'll definitely hunt an Evil Eye Tyrant if I get the chance."
Evil Eye Tyrant – the title given to members of the Evil Eye Clan after they advance to a hundred thousand years.
Clearly, Huo Yuhao wasn't planning to hunt an ordinary Evil Eye, but a hundred-thousand-year Evil Eye Tyrant.
"Heh heh, that's the spirit." Tianmeng was very satisfied.
"The overall variety of Spirit Beasts in the Sun Moon Empire might not be as rich as in the Star Dou Great Forest, but they really have a lot of spiritual attribute Spirit Beasts."
Looking at the manual in his hand, Huo Yuhao felt that, influenced by Tianmeng, he was starting to drool too.
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