Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Gu master

The cultivation system Huo Yuhao follows is distinct from the RI novel.

Instead of cultivating true energy, he focuses on soul power. As a result, the effects of certain Gu insects differ slightly from what he was familiar with in his previous life.

Under the rules of the Douluo plane, these Gu insects have undergone adaptive changes. However, the process of using Gu insects still involves three essential steps.

First, one must refine the Gu insect, replacing its wild will with one's own. Thanks to the system's assistance, this step is simplified and can be skipped.

Second, the Gu insects must be regularly fed. If neglected, they will enter a state of hunger, rendering them unable to perform at full strength.

In severe cases, they may even go on strike or die. Under the system's adaptive rules, Huo Yuhao can nourish most Gu insects using his soul power.

Finally, there is the activation stage. Most Gu insects can be activated directly using soul power or divine power.

Therefore, except for some highly unique Gu insects, the stronger the Gu insect, the more soul power it consumes.

For example, the Hope Gu is a special type of Gu. As long as one is under a "dilemma" buff and possesses hope, it can be activated by consuming a portion of soul power.

Rank five Gu insects, the ultimate form of mortal Gu, is equivalent to Titled Douluo-level beings.

For Huo Yuhao, forcibly using a rank five Gu insect at his current soul power level would require not only a significant amount of soul power but also external assistance.

For instance, the fifth-level Requiem Gu he previously used was entirely sustained by the lingering breath of an otherworldly demon that had not dissipated over time.

When the Requiem Gu was activated, it consumed the Gu insect in one go, allowing it to be fully unleashed without excessive soul power expenditure.

Through his connection with the Peeping Luck Gu, Huo Yuhao learned that it could feed on the power of luck.

This luck power was negligible for him, as it could be restored within a few days with minimal impact.

After paying a small amount of luck power as a price, he gained the opportunity to use the Peeping Luck Gu.

By expending all his soul power and channeling his full strength, he activated the Peeping Luck Gu to glimpse into destiny.

As Huo Yuhao stirred his spirit, an indescribable force surged from the depths of his soul.

Time seemed to freeze, and the surrounding noise faded away, leaving him alone to resonate with the rhythm of fate. It was as if he could hear a gentle yet firm whisper, creating ripples in his heart.

[One month later, venture alone to a place outside the Star Dou Forest.]

This was the revelation of his destiny.

"Is the cooldown period for the Peeping Luck Gu three months this time?" Huo Yuhao wondered as he watched the Gu dim and fall into a deep sleep.

He stored it in the system space for future use. "Perhaps it's hinting that if I can reach level 30 within a month, I can go to the Star Dou Forest to obtain a suitable soul ring?"

Indeed, he was still too weak. Level 28 soul power was far from sufficient.

Huo Yuhao glanced at the sleeping Ma Xiaotao, a Soul Emperor, and thought, 'Sleep? No time for that. Time to work harder!'

Since soul masters typically use meditation instead of sleep, and meditation also alleviates fatigue, Huo Yuhao decided to continue his cultivation.

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The moon set, and the sun rose. Early morning light streamed into the dimly lit room. On the bed, a soft murmur broke the silence, accompanied by a faint, alluring fragrance.

Huo Yuhao ended his meditation, feeling slightly helpless as he noticed Ma Xiaotao's less-than-graceful sleeping posture. Gently pushing her away, he covered her with the quilt again.

Generally, soul masters can sense changes in their surroundings during meditation, and Huo Yuhao, with his Soul Saint-level spiritual power, was no exception.

Throughout the night, Ma Xiaotao had repeatedly disturbed his meditation, first by hugging him and then by going even further. Relying on the legacy of her Evil Fire, she had crossed several boundaries.

At first, Huo Yuhao tried to resist, but after multiple incidents, he simply gave up. Perhaps this was the allure of his Ultimate Ice for Ma Xiaotao.

In any case, he wasn't at a disadvantage, and his cultivation speed remained unaffected. This was the confidence his strong mental power and ice soul body afforded him.

After a night of tumultuous cultivation, his level was firmly consolidated at level 28.

With his Soul Saint-level spiritual power, Huo Yuhao could sense that Ma Xiaotao had fully awakened.

Half-covered by the quilt, her figure was elegantly outlined, and her face was flushed with a hint of shyness, though her eyes remained stubbornly closed as she pretended to sleep.

"Sister Xiaotao, I'll take my leave first," Huo Yuhao said with a slight smile, choosing not to comment further. Their relationship was purely about suppressing her Evil Fire—a simple friendship between classmates.

After he left, Ma Xiaotao opened her pale pink eyes, her mind in disarray as she recalled the events of the previous night.

The two had sat facing each other, openly embracing, and Huo Yuhao had gently carried her to the bed.

She had repeatedly crossed boundaries, and though it was her first time being so close to a member of the opposite sex, she felt no annoyance. Instead, she was grateful and slightly guilty.

'What was I thinking? Yuhao is much younger than me, just a kid...' she thought. While her feelings for Huo Yuhao hadn't reached the level of romantic affection, she no longer harbored any dislike for him.

Their relationship was more than friendship but not quite love.

Ma Xiaotao rose from the bed, her face still flushed, and the quilt slipped away, revealing her graceful figure.

Her legs felt slightly weak, but she endured her embarrassment and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. As her emotions settled, she sat cross-legged and began her cultivation.

Unlike their first encounter, where Huo Yuhao had temporarily suppressed her Evil Fire with his Ultimate Ice, last night's thorough exchange completely eradicated the Evil Fire within her, at least for a short period.

Now free from its interference, she could cultivate without distraction. However, the Evil Fire was intrinsic to her Evil Fire Phoenix martial spirit and would eventually regenerate. The more she cultivated and fought, the faster the Evil Fire would erode her sanity.

"Just as Yuhao said, I can cultivate with all my strength for the next month," Ma Xiaotao murmured. "He truly has a sharp tongue but a soft heart."

She pondered how to repay such a significant favor. "Perhaps I should inform my teacher," she thought.

Since Huo Yuhao was a freshman at Shrek Academy, he fell under the jurisdiction of Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Spirit Department.

She decided to secure some privileges for him, ensuring he wouldn't miss the upcoming treasure appraisal meeting.

Thinking of their second meeting the previous night and the upcoming one, Ma Xiaotao smiled like a blooming flower.

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