Chapter 58: Auspicious Beast, Let's Stick Together
One thing that absolutely needs to be pointed out Huo Yuhao, as the founder of the Spirit Pagoda, should have been recognized as one of the greatest contributors to the soul master world.
After all, the spirit soul system he spread revolutionized both humans and soul beasts, bringing immense benefits to soul masters and greatly increasing their strength.
Logically, he should have been worshiped as a revered ancestor by all soul masters.
Although the spirit soul system was originally created by Electrolux, it was Huo Yuhao who established the Spirit Pagoda, allowing the system to flourish across the world.
Yet, on Tang Family's Douluo Continent, Tang San's prestige remained unmatched.
Before his grand millennium long plan was revealed, the greatest achievement people credited him for was defeating the "innately evil" Spirit Hall.
Even though Huo Yuhao brought forth spirit souls, allowing everyone to abandon the outdated soul ring system, his influence still couldn't compare to Tang San's.
Why?
Simple because Huo Yuhao never defeated Spirit Hall.
Apparently, spirit souls weren't as important as defeating Spirit Hall!
It was absolutely ridiculous Spirit Hall had been erased from history, yet the people of Douluo Continent clung to that one event as if they had been brainwashed into worshiping it forever.
Jing Hongchen, after listening to Huo Yuhao's explanation, sighed in amazement.
"So this is a spirit soul! Without a doubt, this system is far superior to the traditional soul ring system.
But Yuhao, I have one question how exactly did you create spirit souls?"
Huo Yuhao immediately clarified,
"I didn't create spirit souls one of my teachers did.
However, due to… certain circumstances, my teacher cannot meet you yet.
But I can assure you this system can be fully developed and promoted in the future."
He didn't want to steal Electrolux's credit as the true creator of spirit souls.
After all, he wasn't Tang San, who erased the original author's name from Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record just to claim it as his own.
"A teacher?" Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes skeptically.
"Yuhao, all of your actions have always been traceable.
From my perspective, the only person who could have created the spirit soul system…
Is you."
He stared deeply into Huo Yuhao's eyes.
"This so called 'teacher' of yours doesn't exist, does he?
You're just hiding your true genius, trying to avoid unwanted attention."
Jing Hongchen's reasoning was simple.
If such a person truly existed someone who had researched soul rings for years and created such a groundbreaking system
Then surely, this person's academic work would have been published somewhere on the continent.
But across all of Douluo Continent, there wasn't a single scholar who had even come close to achieving this.
In Sun Moon Empire, most so called "soul ring researchers" spent their time scamming the royal family for funding, writing papers just to get grants rather than actually making breakthroughs.
These people barely understood soul rings, let alone had the capability to revolutionize the system.
Furthermore
If Huo Yuhao's teacher was indeed the creator of spirit souls, then as soon as they publicly revealed themselves, they would instantly become one of the most revered figures in history.
Could such a person really exist… yet remain completely unknown?
It was impossible.
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment.
"Wait, Dean… the spirit soul system was not created by me.
It was really made by my teacher."
Jing Hongchen, however, gave him a knowing smile the kind that said, "I see right through you."
He patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder and spoke slowly,
"Alright, Yuhao, I understand.
You don't want to become the center of attention.
After all, what you've created is far too revolutionary.
The moment you reveal the full potential of spirit souls, you will gain countless followers but at the same time, you will also attract dangerous enemies."
Huo Yuhao wanted to argue further, but at that moment, Electrolux's voice echoed in his mind.
*"Yuhao, no need to explain anymore.
Let him believe what he wants.
I am already dead I have no use for fame.
Let the misunderstanding continue.
Besides, this will actually be better for you in the long run.
No matter what you say now, he won't believe you."*
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao sighed and stopped arguing.
He would clear Electrolux's name someday just not today.
Seeing his silence, Jing Hongchen became even more convinced.
He said,
"Yuhao, for now, keep the spirit soul system a secret.
Once we return to Sun Moon Empire, I will personally take you to meet Old Kong.
The spirit soul system is too important for soul masters.
If it really is as you describe…
Then the holy land of soul masters will no longer be Shrek Academy.
It will be wherever you are."
Huo Yuhao smiled.
"Dean, let's focus on returning to Star Luo City first.
We'll deal with the spirit soul issue later."
Jing Hongchen nodded.
"Alright."
Just as he grabbed Huo Yuhao, preparing to take flight
A golden light flashed past.
Wrapped in that golden light was a pure white steed, its body covered in dragon scales.
"A Thousand Year Sky Dragon Horse?"
Jing Hongchen immediately stopped, eyes filled with curiosity.
This type of soul beast was said to carry the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon, making it an extremely rare light attribute soul beast.
Of course, Ten Thousand Year Sky Dragon Horses were even rarer.
In his entire life, Jing Hongchen had only ever seen one.
Most Sky Dragon Horses failed to survive past the thousand year stage because
At ten thousand years, they underwent a major metamorphosis, growing dragon wings.
However, not all of them succeeded.
If they failed their transformation, their lifespan would plummet, leading to their early death.
At that moment, from the depths of the forest, another figure emerged.
It was a beast with the body of a lion, but dragon like claws.
Its entire body was covered in blazing golden fur, and beneath its fur lay dense, fine scales.
Its golden eyes burned with intelligence except for the third vertical eye on its forehead, which glowed crimson red.
This soul beast pounced on the Sky Dragon Horse, pinning it down.
The Sky Dragon Horse let out a pained cry but strangely, it didn't resist.
The golden furred beast then bit into the Sky Dragon Horse's skull, cracking it open and feasting on its brain.
"Strange… why isn't the Sky Dragon Horse resisting?
Normally, a creature at the brink of death should at least struggle, right?"
From a distance, Jing Hongchen furrowed his brows in confusion.
Clearly, he hadn't recognized the creature before him.
Which made sense the Emperor Auspicious Beast was far too rare.
Even in the original timeline, Xuan Lao, despite all his knowledge, failed to recognize it at first.
But Huo Yuhao's eyes widened in shock.
"The Emperor Auspicious Beast Three Eyed Golden Lion?!"
His heart raced as an idea flashed through his mind.
If I bond with it… I can gain a third eye!
Excitedly, he thought
I need to stick close to it.
I need to "贴贴" (stick together) with it!