Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Gu master

Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong, who was startled and felt a bit helpless. "You're still dressed as a man, so why are you panicking?"

"Huh? Oh, right..." Wang Dong, regaining his composure, finally recalled the reason, process, and outcome of the incident.

It was just that the first experience of the martial soul fusion had been so comfortable that Wang Dong, who had been tense for a long time, relaxed and fell into a deep sleep. After covering Wang Dong with a blanket, Huo Yuhao quietly returned to his bed to continue cultivating, striving to reach level 28.

A gentleman like Huo Yuhao would never take advantage of someone in a vulnerable state. Moreover, he could swear to the heavens that he had absolutely no romantic interest in Wang Dong, who was still dressed as a man.

With a heart as clear as ice, he remained unfazed even if the sky were to fall.

The exploration of their martial soul fusion skills in the afternoon had gone quite smoothly. Through repeated testing, Huo Yuhao confirmed that his Spirit Eye martial soul had a high degree of compatibility with Wang Dong's two martial souls.

Although it wasn't a perfect 100% match, performing martial soul fusion skills was still effortless. The Spirit Eyes, a universal fusion material, lived up to their reputation! As for the Ice Jade Scorpion martial soul, it remained completely indifferent.

Just like the Hell White Tiger, for them, the martial soul fusion skills were merely a temporary boost to their combat effectiveness and an additional trump card.

However, this was the true purpose of martial soul fusion skills. In the original story, the power of Haodong, born from the 100% compatibility of three living martial souls, was an anomaly—a cheat code granted by the God King Tang San.

Not only did it accelerate the cultivation speed of Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao through shared power, but it also enhanced their soul power to an outrageous degree.

If Huo Yuhao's rapid rise in the early stages could be attributed to the unconventional existence of Haodong's power, it was important to remember that there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world.

Every gift from "destiny" came with a hidden price. Tang San intended to make Huo Yuhao, who was initially slow in cultivation, inseparable from Wang Dong, forging a deep bond through daily cultivation and companionship. This would serve as the foundation for luring Huo Yuhao step by step into a carefully laid trap.

Although it was a pity that "Haodong's Power" acted as a cultivation accelerator, Huo Yuhao had no desire to rely on it.

Gains and losses were part of life, and he wasn't a greedy person. Moreover, this deviation from Tang San's secret manipulation was a good sign. As these deviations accumulated, the entire situation could be completely overturned!

Things had changed.

Ever since Huo Yuhao used the fifth-level Requiem Gu, the shackles of his innate qualifications that had once restricted his cultivation speed were completely broken.

Coupled with the effects of the Ice Jade Scorpion and the fifth-level Hope Gu, Huo Yuhao's cultivation speed would only continue to increase.

For him now, the Wang Dong-brand cultivation accelerator was merely the icing on the cake. Even without Haodong's power, he could still rapidly advance his soul power level.

"Sorry, Wang Dong. Your Brother Hao is already an unprecedented genius who defies the heavens. I don't need your help anymore." 

All in all, this was undoubtedly good news. However, for Wang Dong, it might not be so favorable. Without the assistance of Haodong's power, she might have to work twice as hard to keep up with the progress of the original timeline.

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The soft glow of the divine realm resembled a mother's gentle touch, caressing the delicate clouds and giving the ethereal space a surprisingly tangible warmth.

In the majestic palace of the God Realm, the pure and noble God King Tang San stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the endless distance.

One day in the divine realm equated to one year in the mortal world, a constant across all planes.

It had been over twenty years since Tang San ascended to the God Realm, but ten thousand years had passed on the Douluo Continent, and the Tang Sect had fallen into decline.

Xiao Wu was right—the decline of the Tang Sect was due to the progression of time and the evolution of planes. However, as the founder of the Tang Sect, Tang San couldn't bear to see it fade into obscurity.

As a law enforcer of the God Realm, he couldn't openly interfere with the changes in a lower plane.

"Sigh..." The man in the blue robe let out a soft sigh, a hint of sorrow flickering between his brows. "If a child of destiny were to join the Tang Sect and meet the right people, wouldn't it be beautiful to achieve multiple goals at once?"

In his plan, the fate of the Son of Destiny was supposed to intersect with the Tang Sect at this very moment.

However, not long ago, the Son of Destiny, who was clearly closely tied to the Tang Sect, had deviated slightly from the script and refused to join.

Was this a rebellion against fate? Even with the power of a God King, Tang San couldn't completely control the destiny of the Douluo Continent. He could only hope that everything would develop in a favorable direction.

"Hmph, the consciousness of the Douluo Continent's plane is truly ungrateful. It really has a death wish!" Tang San's resolve hardened. "The efforts I've put into monitoring Douluo Planet over the years cannot go to waste. It seems we'll have to accelerate the ten-thousand-year plan!"

"Third Brother." At that moment, a woman in a pink dress approached Tang San and gently took his arm. This was none other than Tang San's wife, Xiao Wu.

Her long hair was tied into a scorpion braid, cascading gently down her back. The waist of her dress was tightly cinched, accentuating her graceful figure.

Xiao Wu's eyes showed a hint of worry. "Third Brother, I haven't seen Xiao Qi for a long time. I wonder where she's gone off to play. It's really concerning."

Naturally, Xiao Qi had gone to the Douluo Continent for training under Tang San's arrangement. However, Xiao Wu didn't need to know this yet, to spare her the pain of separation.

Tang San remained calm and offered a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Xiao Wu. Xiao Qi is just out playing. She's doing fine."

The two chatted for a while longer before Xiao Wu bid Tang San farewell and went out to meet her friends for some relaxation.

Left alone, Tang San stood in silence. After checking the fate of the Son of Destiny once more, he relaxed slightly.

"I can only let Xiao Qi endure a bit more hardship. I can't afford to miss this rising star of Douluo. I also hope she'll be satisfied with the husband her father has carefully chosen for her." 

A soul-splitting injury was a necessary sacrifice. Tang San had planned everything meticulously. It wouldn't be long before Xiao Qi returned safely and in good health.

What if the Son of Destiny didn't join the Tang Sect? Everything was still under control! As long as he joined Shrek Academy, he wouldn't be able to escape Tang San's influence.

Besides, Xiao Qi was the daughter of Tang San and Xiao Wu, inheriting their exceptional looks. With Tang San's behind-the-scenes assistance, controlling a native of Douluo would be a simple task. This was a blessing many could only dream of!

"Hmph, this kid is lucky. No, I'll have to test his loyalty later..." 

Just as Tang San was reveling in perfecting his future plans, he was suddenly shocked to find that his connection with the Douluo Continent had grown faint.

He could no longer observe the Son of Destiny. His meticulously crafted plan had been disrupted by a devastating interference!

"Who is it? Who dares to interfere?!" Tang San's face twisted in fury. "Is it that short-sighted, stubborn, and conservative fool?"

Tang San's mind raced as he listed all possible enemies. "Hmph, no matter who you are, don't let me find you. If you dare to interfere with this God King's ten-thousand-year plan, you've already signed your death warrant!"

After a period of furious but futile rage, Tang San slowly regained his composure.

At this moment, he wasn't the lofty God King or the cold, ruthless law enforcer of the God Realm—he was simply a father worried about his daughter.

"No, I must first conceal the divine consciousness within Xiao Qi's body so that it can't be detected by the enemy lurking in the shadows. This is a crucial backup plan, and it must be preserved for the right moment. The remaining divine power cannot be wasted..."

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