Originally, Huo Yuhao didn't have to move so slowly. However, on his way to the rescue, he encountered an unexpected obstacle—a soul beast that blocked his path and interrupted his use of the Light Rainbow Gu.
Even Huo Yuhao, who was well-versed in identifying soul beasts, couldn't determine the specific species of this creature. The soul beast appeared as a large, floating eyeball, oval in shape and emitting a deep blue light.
It bore some resemblance to the Evil Eye Tyrant, but unlike the latter, it had no tentacles. The sight of it left Ice Empress in the dark, while Skydream could only offer a vague guess.
According to Skydream, this soul beast might belong to the Yaoling clan. Yaoling, ranked tenth among the ten fierce beasts, was considered the most mysterious of them all.
As a Transmigrator, Huo Yuhao knew that Yao Ling had never appeared in the entire history of the Peerless Tang Sect. Its abilities and true form remained unknown, earning it the reputation of being the most "useless" of the ten fierce beasts.
While there was no exact description of its race or abilities in the original plot, it was hinted that Yao Ling's powers were somewhat similar to those of the Bi Ji, the fourth-ranked fierce beast.
Regardless of whether this eyeball-like soul beast was truly a member of the Yaoling clan, Huo Yuhao felt a strange connection to it.
Through the perception of his Spirit Eye, he could sense that the creature's primary attribute was spiritual, with a trace of time and space attributes. Coincidentally, the soul beast was approximately two thousand years old.
This mutual attraction felt like fate—a destined encounter. The soul beast seemed drawn to Huo Yuhao's martial soul, while Huo Yuhao himself had his eyes set on the creature's external soul bone.
As the discoverer of this unique soul beast, Huo Yuhao named it the Time and Space Demon Eye.
After defeating it, he used the Forced Extraction Gu to obtain a diamond-shaped crystal, about the size of a fingernail, which radiated a light blue glow.
This external soul bone, similar to the one dropped by the Evil Eye Tyrant in the original story, was also meant to be fused at the center of the eyebrows.
Although its position conflicted with the body pupil-type external soul bone, Huo Yuhao knew that this Time and Space Demon Eye soul bone was perfectly suited for him.
Now that he had altered the trajectory of his fate, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but wonder: Would Qiu'er still sacrifice herself for him as in the original story, allowing him to obtain the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's destiny skull? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?
Huo Yuhao thought to himself, 'The Evil Eye Tyrant's skull isn't bad either.' With that in mind, he decided to absorb the Time and Space Demon Eye's external soul bone—though he planned to do so after returning to the academy.
Time was of the essence, and Huo Yuhao couldn't afford to delay.
Perhaps due to Wang Dong's "Tang Monk meat" (a metaphor for attracting trouble), Huo Yuhao encountered several rare soul beasts on his way to the rescue—creatures he had been desperately seeking before.
However, since the Forced Extraction Gu was a one-time consumable, he no longer had the interest to pursue additional external soul bones.
With Skydream's guidance, Huo Yuhao not only located Wang Dong and Ma Xiaotao but also sensed the presence of Xuan Zi nearby.
"Yuhao, the Super Douluo who tested you in front of the Sea God Pavilion last time is also in the vicinity. Be careful," Skydream warned.
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. It seemed that his brief disappearance had triggered the involvement of Xuan Zi, the "weapon of causality."
Why had Wang Dong appeared here so coincidentally, and why had he brought Ma Xiaotao along? The situation was indeed worrisome.
Huo Yuhao immediately recognized the soul beast they were facing—a Man-Faced Demon Spider, at least 20,000 years old, and in a state of Spider God Possession. This reminded him of the crisis Tang San had faced ten thousand years ago.
The Man-Faced Demon Spider had a significant presence throughout the Douluo Dalu series, often appearing at critical moments—whether it was a 3,000-year-old, 6,000-year-old, or 30,000-year-old variant.
Each time, it was closely tied to Xiao Wu's fate. In a way, the Man-Faced Demon Spider could be considered a "noble beast" for Tang San and his wife, as it played a pivotal role in their story.
Tang San's Eight Spider Lances, for instance, evolved rapidly by devouring Man-Faced Demon Spiders.
There was even a rumor that the Man-Faced Demon Spiders in the Star Dou Forest had been hunted to extinction by the Sea God's forces.
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but wonder how this 20,000-year-old specimen had survived and even mastered the ultimate move of Spider God Possession.
He couldn't help but joke to himself, 'Maybe this spider can help me and Wang Dong establish a deeper bond.' It was a humorous thought, but he quickly dismissed it.
[Wang Dong'er]
[Relationship: Confidant]
[Achievement Task: Waiting for Refresh]
Wang Dong was indeed a gift from fate.
Huo Yuhao mused, 'I have no way to repay the hero for saving my life, so I can only repay him with my body. Fortunately, I'm handsome enough. Otherwise, I'd have to be a slave in my next life to repay this great kindness. It must be what Wang Dong is thinking right now.'
"We can't intervene in a battle of this level. We just need to protect ourselves," Huo Yuhao explained.
This was indeed the case. Ma Xiaotao, a gifted Evil Fire Phoenix soul master, was far stronger than an ordinary six-ring Soul Emperor.
With Huo Yuhao's assistance, she could fight at full strength without worry, reaching the level of a Soul Saint. Her six soul rings seemed to come alive, alternating in brilliance as she unleashed the most suitable soul skills for each moment. Her attacks were as swift as the wind and as fierce as fire!
As time passed, the desperate Man-Faced Demon Spider stood no chance.
Huo Yuhao thought to himself, 'If nothing unexpected happens, this should be straightforward.'
Although he reassured Wang Dong, he secretly activated his Soul Shock ability to directly control the spider. He wanted to end the battle quickly to avoid further complications.
"Huh? Did Yuhao take action?" Ma Xiaotao was momentarily confused, but she didn't miss the opportunity to strike. Her black soul ring shone with dazzling light once more, and the Man-Faced Demon Spider met its end.
"Yuhao!" Ma Xiaotao rushed over, visibly relieved. "We were so worried about your sudden disappearance."
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but notice the "large-scale headlights" in front of him fluctuating violently. "Didn't I left a message in advance and went soul hunting alone?" he replied.
Ma Xiaotao frowned. "Why didn't you ask the academy for help? It's too dangerous to come to the Star Dou Forest alone."
Wang Dong nodded in agreement. "Yes, even the outer area has ten-thousand-year-level soul beasts now. You can never be too careful!"
"The main reason is that I thought it might be safer to go alone..." Huo Yuhao said, choosing his words carefully. He knew that accompanying Xuan Zi often led to life-threatening situations.
The Man-Faced Demon Spider was a perfect example. 'Where there's misfortune, there's also fortune,' he thought.
Whether this encounter was unexpected or destined, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on some people—even if he wasn't particularly interested in it himself.
…
If you'd like to support me and gain access to 60+ advanced chapters, you can follow the link:
patreon.com/DarkLord621
📖 Explore my fanfiction collections:
🔹 Douluo: Infinite Lottery System - 206+ Chapter
🔹 Douluo: Peerless Gu Master - 144+ Chapter
🔹 My Disciple Are All Dou God - 50+ Chapter
Thank you for your support!