NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 2: DEATH OF CHILD OF FORTUNE
Putting aside his thoughts, Huo Yuhao looked at the Snow Empress, who was still deep in contemplation.
If one had to choose between the Snow Empress Soul and the Myriad Ice Essence, as well as the entire Extreme North under the command of the Peak Snow Empress, most soul masters on the continent might choose the former. But he would choose the latter!
You can hide for a while, but you can't hide forever.
No matter how far he stays from the heart of the conflict, there are some things he cannot avoid.
The hatred with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, Tang San's secret schemes, these are things he must eventually face.
Unlike the original Huo Yuhao, he does not have the support of Shrek or a powerful backing. He can only rely on himself to fight for everything.
And before Electrolux recovers, the only powerful ally he can impress is the Snow Empress!
Since those opportunities cannot bring about a qualitative change, it is worth giving them up in exchange for protection during his time of weakness.
At this moment, the Snow Empress also seemed to have figured things out.
She looked at Huo Yuhao with a complicated expression and asked, "This isn't something Tianmeng taught you, is it? Is this deal your own decision?"
Huo Yuhao remained silent.
Seeing this, the Snow Empress studied him for a moment before shaking her head helplessly. "Very well, I do need the Ten Thousand Years Mysterious Ice Essence. As for the shelter you require..."
At this, the Snow Empress raised her jade-like hand and tapped Huo Yuhao's forehead with her index finger, leaving a snowflake-shaped mark.
"With this mark, you can travel freely in the Extreme North and also contact me through it."
As the ruler of the Extreme North, she had no need to deceive anyone.
Even without the Ice Empress by her side, she would never stoop to such tactics.
Seeing the Snow Empress make such a straightforward promise, Huo Yuhao did not hesitate. "The Ten Thousand Years Mysterious Ice Essence is in the Earth Dragon Gate. If you don't believe me, I can accompany you as a hostage."
"Then come with me."
The Snow Empress gave Huo Yuhao one final glance before enveloping both of them in a whirlwind of snow.
As they departed, a strange premonition stirred in her heart.
This young man, who was part of the god-making plan, might actually succeed.
...
On that day, disaster descended from the heavens upon the Earth Dragon Gate.
A sect without even a single Super Douluo stood no chance against the Snow Empress.
They could only watch from a distance as she turned the Earth Dragon Gate upside down, excavating all the Ten Thousand Years Mysterious Ice Essence.
With the Ten Thousand Years Mysterious Ice Essence, the Snow Empress's origin wounds healed rapidly.
Drawing from her past failures, she successfully condensed the complementary dual soul cores of Yin and Yang.
From that moment on, the 700,000-year thunder tribulation could no longer threaten her, and the Snow Empress broke free from her original fate.
Naturally, Huo Yuhao became an honored guest in the Extreme North!
The Snow Empress granted him every convenience, shielding him from numerous troubles during times of crisis.
Even Princess Tang no longer bothered him because of this.
After all, no matter how shameless Tang San was, he would never throw his daughter into the core area of the Extreme North.
Free from all distractions, Huo Yuhao focused on cultivating the Ice Empress Martial Soul with the resources of the Extreme North, making rapid progress.
However, he did not neglect his talent for the Spirit Eye Martial Soul and Soul Tools.
Often, he used the second soul skill of the Spirit Eye—"Disguise"—to alter his appearance and study at various academies.
In the Continent-wide Soul Master Academy Competition, Huo Yuhao watched as a student from a small academy, witnessing Shrek Academy's defeat in the semi-finals.
He saw Xuanzi's anger and frustration, yet he was powerless to change the outcome.
On the eve of the Mingdu Competition, Huo Yuhao, accompanied by the Snow Empress, infiltrated Mingdu.
Together, they "persuaded" some disheartened genius soul masters and soul engineers to join their cause.
When the Three Empires of Douluo and the Sun-Moon Empire were at war, Huo Yuhao observed coldly.
He waited until a certain emperor and queen, revered as gods of war, were halted by Tang San and forced to cease hostilities.
Only then did he act, eliminating the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and all those who had wronged him and his mother, bringing an end to the grievances of this life.
He spared only Dai Hao, who was left with hair turned white overnight.
After that, Huo Yuhao devoted himself entirely to cultivation, seeking suitable soul rings.
When his soul power reached its peak, he and Electrolux perfected the soul method and established the Spirit Pagoda.
The influence of an Limit was undeniable, especially one like Huo Yuhao, who had spent years persuading geniuses through both intellect and strength.
Building the foundation of the Spirit Pagoda was no challenge for him.
With the covert support of the Extreme North, any forces harboring ill intentions toward souls could only suppress their ambitions and watch as the Spirit Pagoda grew stronger.
...
"Almost there."
At the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda, Huo Yuhao looked down at the cold faced woman below and said in a low voice, "I intend to go into seclusion to comprehend a higher realm. From now on, the Spirit Pagoda will be under your leadership, Su Tong."
Su Tong, whose martial soul was the Snow Maiden, a pinnacle ice-type martial soul was a Shrek student who had vanished without a trace in the original timeline.
Here, however, Huo Yuhao had discovered her when she ventured to the Extreme North in search of a soul ring.
He had swiftly recruited her into his ranks.
Now, Su Tong had already reached the Title Douluo level and was one of the three deputy tower masters of the Spirit Pagoda.
Though still somewhat inexperienced, with the support of others, she was capable of taking on the responsibility.
Su Tong stood below, gazing at the figure above with a hint of uncertainty.
Although the Spirit Pagoda had firmly established itself on the continent, the importance of souls was universally understood.
As the number of soul beasts dwindled, the significance of souls would only grow, and the authority of those who mastered the method of soul creation would naturally rise.
Without a Limit Douluo at the helm, there would be no shortage of individuals seeking to exploit the Spirit Pagoda.
As a Title Douluo, Su Tong felt ill-equipped to bear such a heavy burden.
Sensing Su Tong's unease, Huo Yuhao walked past her and said in a deep voice, "Do not worry. I have reached agreements with the Snow Empress of the Extreme North and Di Tian of the Star Dou Great Forest. No one dares to trouble you."
He understood Su Tong's uneasiness. Unlike the original Spirit Pagoda, which had the backing of Shrek Academy and the Douluo Continent's nations, the Spirit Pagoda he had created lacked such support.
It relied solely on a Limit Douluo who had seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
Without him, the strength of the Spirit Pagoda would diminish by eighty percent.
But since Huo Yuhao was leaving, he had naturally made preparations.
The Snow Empress, for one, was deeply concerned about the future of soul beasts.
Even if Huo Yuhao had approached her with the original Broken Soul Method, he was confident she would agree to cooperate.
Moreover, the improved soul method he and Electrolux had developed over decades was beneficial to the reproduction of soul beasts.
As he pondered this, Huo Yuhao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stepped out of the room.
All the pieces were in place; now it was just a matter of time.
"After I leave, erase all traces of me from the Spirit Pagoda."
Su Tong watched Huo Yuhao leave the room, her mind in turmoil.
The Snow Empress and Di Tian From Star Dou Great Forest joining the Spirit Pagoda?
Did this mean that all ten of the great fierce beasts, except for the Evil Emperor, had allied with the Spirit Pagoda?
How had the Pagoda Master managed this?
"Is it because of the Soul Reconciliation Law?" Su Tong muttered to herself, still in shock.
As her thoughts settled, Su Tong recalled Huo Yuhao's explanation and couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion.
Huo Yuhao, the Tower Master, was an enigmatic Limit Douluo who had left few traces in the world.
Little was known about him, and even his real name had never been widely circulated.
The Spirit Pagoda was the place where he had left the most significant mark.
If these traces were erased, in ten thousand years, the world would only remember the title of the original Tower Master, Spirit Ice Douluo!
...
As Huo Yuhao stepped out of the Spirit Pagoda, a figure approached him.
"You're leaving?"
The Snow Empress looked at Huo Yuhao and asked quietly.
"That's right."
Huo Yuhao bowed slightly and walked past her. "Thank you for everything over the years, Snow Empress. I'll see you when the time comes."
With her back turned to the direction Huo Yuhao had left, the Snow Empress stood in place for a long time before finally disappearing into the wind and snow.
Will you ascend to godhood after ten thousand years?
Very well, I'll wait for you.
...
"Elder Yi, I'm ready to begin."
In the Sea of Consciousness, Electrolux slowly opened his eyes. "Yuhao, the rules of the Douluo Continent also affect my magic. Your plan to extend your lifespan by transforming into an undead creature may encounter unforeseen obstacles and interference."
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly, his gaze unwavering. "I've long been prepared to pay a small price. For me, the most important thing this time is to break free from Douluo's fate. Please proceed."
"Then use the Soul Gold to preserve your last life, and I'll begin here."
Seeing that Huo Yuhao had made up his mind, Electrolux stopped trying to dissuade him. "You must die first."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao took out the Soul Guardian Blade and plunged it into his heart.
In this world, fate existed, and he was the Child of Fortune in this era.
Even if the process differed, the Gold of the Living Soul and the Ice Scorpion's Left Arm Bone had ultimately fallen into his hands.
O Child of Fortune...
Huo Yuhao sighed inwardly.
Even though he had rejected the Emotional God's position all these years, Princess Tang had not reappeared. He understood that it was impossible for that person to completely let go.
The reason Tang San paid special attention to Huo Yuhao was precisely because he was the Child of Fortune of the Douluo Continent. Without this identity, Tang San likely wouldn't have bothered with him at all.
Only through death, by shedding the identity of the Child of Fortune, could Huo Yuhao escape Tang San's watchful gaze.
Only then would he have a chance to truly act.
Huo Yuhao's attention lingered for a moment on the mark deep within his Spirit Sea before he finally looked away.
Electrolux's magic unfolded silently.
Huo Yuhao made a gesture as if forcefully breaking through the divine realm, his eyes gradually filling with a lifeless haze, yet the determination in his heart remained unwavering.
When the day of the divine realm disappear, it would be... his time!
At the same time, in the divine realm.
Tang San noticed that the Child of Fortune from Douluo Star had vanished.
He deliberately focused his gaze, and when he saw Huo Yuhao's lifeless body, he turned away with a dismissive sneer.
The arrogant Child of Fortune refused to accept the God of Emotions' position and instead sought to create his own godhood?
Your source of fortune may indeed be stronger than mine, but how can decades of effort compare to my millennia of planning?
Hmph, what a waste of time for him and Xiao Qi to have gone through such a farce. To think he actually chose death!
"This Huo Yuhao is useless, far inferior to me. It seems I'll have to make another plan," Tang San muttered, a glint of wisdom flashing in his eyes.
"Rong Nianbing hasn't found a suitable successor and will remain in the God Realm for now, so I can use that to my advantage. As for the destruction..."
This divine realm belonged to him.
Destruction was against him at every turn, but he would find a way to overcome it.
One day in the God Realm was equivalent to one year on earth. While the God King Tang was busy scheming, Huo Yuhao, who had transformed into an undead, reopened his eyes after decades and escaped into the undead half-plane…