Gu Tong's Determination
However, while elders like Du Bu Shi did not react much, Long Aotian and the other young disciples behind him were completely stunned.
After coming back to their senses, expressions of shock appeared on their faces.
To be honest, when they heard Huo Yuhao say this, their first reaction was that he was exaggerating.
After all, it wasn't as if they didn't know Yuhao's soul power level. A month ago, he was only a Soul Sect who had yet to obtain his next soul ring.
It had only been one month—being able to break through and become a five-ring Soul King would already be considered astonishing progress.
That's right, Yuhao's combat power could not be judged purely by his soul power level.
But no matter how extraordinary his strength was, Long Aotian and the others still found it hard to believe that Yuhao could defeat a Titled Douluo.
Not to mention escaping from the pursuit of two or three Titled Douluo.
However, when they saw the calm expressions on the faces of elders like Du Bu Shi, it clearly did not seem like Yuhao was bragging.
For a moment, Long Aotian and the others were speechless.
They could no longer even imagine just how powerful Yuhao had become.
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Yuhao did not care about what Long Aotian and the others were thinking. He glanced at the group behind Du Bu Shi and then asked:
"Teacher, are they all here to contract souls?"
"Yes. Most of them have already reached their soul power bottleneck and are just waiting to obtain their next soul ring."
Du Bu Shi pointed at the group behind him, then pulled Yuhao aside and asked in a low voice:
"Yuhao, I haven't asked you yet—how is your research on souls with Di Tian going? Are you confident?"
Yuhao smiled faintly and replied with confidence:
"Don't worry. There will definitely be no problems."
Hearing Yuhao speak with such certainty, Du Bu Shi immediately relaxed and said:
"Good, that's good."
Afterward, Yuhao walked over to Long Aotian and asked somewhat curiously:
"Aotian, have you already reached the bottleneck of your soul power?"
A month ago, Long Aotian had only been at level 52.
Unless he had encountered opportunities similar to Yuhao's, it would be nearly impossible to break through several levels in just one month.
Long Aotian shook his head and replied:
"I haven't reached the bottleneck yet. I just came to witness the birth of souls, so I can gain experience for the future."
A look of surprise appeared on Yuhao's face.
At that moment, Gu Tong, who was standing nearby, suddenly spoke:
"Young Master, I have reached the bottleneck of my soul power. Can you help me contract a soul?"
"It depends on the situation."
Yuhao did not give a direct answer.
Because Di Tian had mentioned earlier that only some hundred-year and a few thousand-year soul beasts were currently willing to participate in the soul experiment.
As for ten-thousand-year soul beasts, most of them were still observing.
This was even true for some that were nearing the end of their lifespan.
Hearing Yuhao's response, Gu Tong was slightly startled. Thinking that Yuhao was unwilling to help him, he quickly pleaded:
"Young Master, please don't refuse. Because of the soul system, I've been so focused this past month that I've neglected even basic rest. And you promised me before—you can't go back on your word."
Seeing Gu Tong like this, Yuhao shook his head with a smile and explained:
"It's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that the soul beasts here in the Star Dou Forest are still wary of the soul method. The ones currently willing to participate are mostly below the ten-thousand-year level."
"With your talent, it wouldn't be appropriate for your fifth soul ring to only be at the thousand-year level."
Gu Tong's martial soul was similar to Yuhao's—both possessed the eye-type Noumenon martial soul—and his second awakening had reached the silver level.
Within the Noumenon Sect, aside from Yuhao, whose talent defied common sense, Gu Tong could be considered second only to Long Aotian and Wei Na.
For someone like him, even if he agreed, Du Bu Shi and Jin Peng would never allow him to absorb only a thousand-year soul ring.
But unexpectedly, after thinking carefully, Gu Tong said firmly:
"Young Master, I can accept it."
Hearing this, Yuhao was slightly surprised, and Long Aotian immediately said:
"Gu Tong, are you out of your mind? You know the difference between a thousand-year soul ring and a ten-thousand-year soul ring."
A soul ring not only grants a soul skill, but also enhances the soul master's overall attributes and soul power.
The higher the age, the greater the improvement.
The gap between a ten-thousand-year and a thousand-year soul ring was enormous.
However, Gu Tong looked at Yuhao seriously and said:
"Young Master, I believe the advantages of souls can make up for that gap."
Seeing that Gu Tong was completely serious, Yuhao couldn't help but smile. He patted Gu Tong on the shoulder and said:
"Your perspective is very good. But you still won't be contracting a thousand-year soul."
"Young Master, I…"
Gu Tong wanted to speak, but Yuhao interrupted him:
"Listen to me first. The reason I won't let you contract a thousand-year soul is because I want you to contract a ten-thousand-year soul."
"Huh? But didn't you say that only lower-level soul beasts are willing to become souls right now?"
Gu Tong asked in confusion.
"Yes, I did say that."
Yuhao replied calmly:
"But within this Star Dou Forest, there is more than one ten-thousand-year soul beast nearing the end of its lifespan."
"And the reason they hesitate is simply because they've never seen the soul method before."
After pausing briefly, Yuhao continued:
"But once I successfully transform other soul beasts into souls, do you think they'll still hesitate?"
Hearing this, both Gu Tong and Long Aotian's eyes lit up.
Indeed—why hadn't they thought of that?
Yuhao chuckled lightly and said:
"So Gu Tong, don't worry. Once I successfully demonstrate the process, ten-thousand-year soul beasts will naturally step forward."
"Yes, Young Master. I'll leave everything to you."
Gu Tong said excitedly.
Long Aotian, standing beside him, also felt a trace of envy.
But envy was meaningless—he was only level 55, still far from level 60, so it wasn't yet his time to obtain another soul ring.
"After returning this time, I'll enter seclusion. I won't come out until I reach level 60."
Long Aotian silently made up his mind.
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"Teacher, I'll go speak with Di Tian and have him bring the soul beasts over."
Hearing Yuhao's words, Du Bu Shi simply nodded.
Yuhao then walked over to Di Tian.
Although Di Tian could not conceal his excitement upon seeing Yuhao, he restrained himself due to the presence of outsiders.
"Go and bring the soul beasts willing to undergo the transformation. Also, bring those ten-thousand-year soul beasts nearing the end of their lifespan."
After hearing this, Di Tian hesitated:
"Lord, those ten-thousand-year soul beasts…"
Yuhao waved his hand calmly:
"Don't worry. I only want them to observe. I'm not forcing them."
"After all… this is also an opportunity for them to be reborn."
Di Tian immediately understood Yuhao's meaning.
He nodded respectfully and said:
"Understood. I will bring them here immediately."
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