Chapter 364: Douluo 2? A Parallel World.
After wrapping up the Contract Soul Master Tournament, Ye Cheng found himself with some free time since it wasn't yet the scheduled moment for his usual Q&A session. With nothing better to do, he decided to further explore the Douluo Universe while enhancing his Abyssal Overlord power by another 20%. What began as idle curiosity unexpectedly led to a shocking discovery this universe contained secrets he had never noticed before!
It turned out that this universe was actually a multi layered universe. Simply put, it was like a set of identical twins, consisting of multiple nearly identical universes stacked upon one another. Calling them parallel universes seemed more fitting.
The Douluo Universe he currently resided in was merely one of these parallel layers.
This fascinating revelation immediately ignited Ye Cheng's interest. Based on his observations, these parallel universes were like twin siblings to his own, possibly sharing the same historical developments, the same people, and the same events…
"How interesting! This is way too interesting."
Ye Cheng hadn't expected this universe to hold secrets even he had not uncovered.
"I definitely have to take a look at this… I wonder if there's another me in one of those parallel universes?" With that thought, he focused his mind and randomly selected one of the parallel universes, carefully opening a gateway for observation.
Parallel Universe.
Douluo Continent II.
At the back entrance of a grand estate, three large characters were engraved on the gate 'Duke's Mansion.' Slowly, the door creaked open, and a small figure slipped out unnoticed.
It was a boy, around eleven or twelve years old. His physique was lean but well proportioned, and he wore a simple yet clean gray robe. A small travel bundle was slung across his back, and his short black hair was neatly cut. Despite his youthful features, his handsome face bore an expression of unwavering determination far beyond his years.
Gently closing the back gate behind him, the boy took several steps forward before suddenly halting. He turned around to look back at the Duke's Mansion. His deep blue eyes flickered with intense hatred!
"Mother, I know you're watching from above… No matter how much effort it takes, one day, I will return and trample everything in this place beneath my feet. From now on, I will take your surname I will be known as Huo Yuhao."
With these words, he gave the Duke's Mansion one final glance, then turned away and left without hesitation.
Instead of heading southeast toward Star Luo City, where the Duke's Mansion's influence was strongest, he ran toward the north, his small figure gradually disappearing into the bright midday sunlight.
Although he was small and thin, he did not give off the slightest impression of helplessness as he strode forward.
The Duke's Mansion had broad, paved roads stretching in all directions. As Huo Yuhao ran, his eyes turned red, his vision blurring with tears.
"Mother…"
Once again, memories of his mother's unwillingness to part and bitterness at her fate flooded his mind. Huo Yuhao bit down hard on his lip.
I must be strong. I have to be strong.
Mother always told me people can only rely on themselves. Only by becoming strong can I truly survive in this world.
Scenes from his past flashed rapidly through his mind…
Huo Yuhao's mother had once been the personal maid of the Duke. She had grown up alongside him and, as his closest servant, had always been meant to serve his every need. One night, twelve years ago, Huo Yuhao was conceived.
After ten months of pregnancy, he was born into the world.
Regardless of his mother's lowly status, he was still the Duke's son. Though not treated exceptionally well, his life was not miserable either. His mother was no longer a mere servant his birth elevated her status, granting her a small courtyard to live in.
Everything should have remained peaceful…
But disaster struck far too soon.
While the Duke was away leading wars on behalf of the Star Luo Empire, all household affairs fell under the control of the Duchess.
The Duchess already had two sons and a daughter. She viewed any potential threat to her children's inheritance as something that must be eliminated.
Although she initially held back when the Duke was around, the moment he left for war, the entire household fell under her rule.
Moreover, she was the Emperor's youngest and most beloved daughter her power and influence far exceeded that of an ordinary noblewoman.
She hated Huo Yuhao's mother, who had grown up alongside the Duke and received his favor. And now, she saw her as a threat.
With ruthless efficiency, she struck first.
Under the false accusation that Huo Yuhao's mother had contracted a contagious disease, the Duchess banished her and her son to the servants' quarters forcing them to live in a storage shed behind the estate.
She cut off all financial support to ensure they suffered.
At that time, Huo Yuhao was only two years old.
Their harsh and impoverished life took a toll on his already frail mother. Even worse, the Duchess's servants constantly tormented them.
At last, when Huo Yuhao was ten years old, his mother fell seriously ill and passed away.
The Douluo Continent was not as it once was.
Four thousand years ago, when the Sun Moon Continent drifted across the Western Ocean and collided with the original Douluo Continent, the entire world changed forever.
The continent's landmass expanded, and wars became more frequent than ever before.
Ten thousand years ago, there were only two major empires on Douluo Continent: Heaven Dou and Star Luo.
But now, the political landscape had completely shifted.
The Star Luo Empire remained, but its royal bloodline had changed.The Heaven Dou Empire had fractured into two smaller nations: the Tianhun Empire and the Douling Empire.Meanwhile, the Sun Moon Continent was home to a single, powerful state: the Sun Moon Empire.
When the two continents first collided, a massive war erupted.
The three empires of Douluo Continent had briefly united, waging a twenty year war against the Sun Moon Empire. Eventually, the Douluo Continent's forces emerged victorious.
From that point onward, the entire land was referred to as Douluo Continent. The name 'Sun Moon Continent' was erased from history, leaving only the Sun Moon Empire as a political entity.
However, despite losing the war, the Sun Moon Empire was never completely conquered. It retained its independence, leveraging its technological advancements and exploiting the internal conflicts between the three Douluo nations. This resulted in a prolonged state of fragile peace a tenuous balance that could collapse at any moment.
But war remained constant.
Because the Duke spent so much time leading battles, he was rarely at home.
Under the Duchess's manipulation, Huo Yuhao and his mother were completely erased from his memory.
Whenever he asked about them, she would simply tell him:
"She had a contagious disease. She passed away long ago."
Thus, Huo Yuhao's mother endured years of suffering to raise her son alone.
At the age of six, Huo Yuhao underwent Martial Soul Awakening at the Duke's estate.
But unfortunately…
Despite being the Duke's son, he did not inherit the family's powerful martial soul.
Had he been born with their bloodline's strength, even the Duchess wouldn't have been able to suppress him. The Duke would have been forced to acknowledge his existence.
Instead, Huo Yuhao's martial soul was a rare mutation.
Spirit Eyes.
This was the martial soul he awakened.
(End of Chapter)
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