dmims Chapter 203 The Mysterious Legend of Huo Yuhao
Chapter 203 The Mysterious Legend of Huo Yuhao
Chapter 203 The Mysterious Legend of Huo Yuhao
At the stronghold of the Power Clan, the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters had rested for a day, restoring their strength and morale. They reorganized their troops, preparing to launch an attack on the Royal Clan's territory. This day of rest was crucial for the upcoming battle; after all, there was still a long way to go from here to the Royal Clan's territory, and only by maintaining peak condition could they gain the upper hand in the battle to come.
The Dragon Rising City, where the Yu Clan resides, occupies a strategically important location. It lies to the north of the Star Luo Empire, less than two hundred miles from the border between the two great empires.
This city is a border city, and its strategic location made it a battleground for military strategists. Longxing City was not only a military fortress but also a commercial center, where various goods converged and merchants traded, making the city vibrant.
The Yu Clan's choice to establish their base in Longxing City fully demonstrates their wisdom. In the fierce battle against the Spirit Hall thirteen years ago, the Yu Clan deeply felt the terrifying power of the Spirit Hall. That battle left an indelible impression on them, and their fear of the Spirit Hall was palpable. The Yu Clan understands that should a conflict with the Spirit Hall arise, they must have a comprehensive plan to deal with it.
The geographical location of Longxing City provides the Yu Clan with certain strategic advantages. If the Spirit Hall launches another war against them, the Yu Clan can take advantage of Longxing City's proximity to the border between the two great empires and quickly retreat into the territory of those two empires.
The armies of both empires are stationed at the border. If the Spirit Hall pursues them too deeply, it risks offending both empires simultaneously—precisely the situation the Yu Clan desires. They anticipate that the Spirit Hall will not easily push them into a corner, lest it trigger a wider conflict.
It's not that the Spirit Hall wouldn't dare offend the two great empires, but rather that the Yu Clan knew that the Spirit Hall couldn't afford to offend the two great empires for the sake of its own small Yu Clan.
Furthermore, Longxing City is not directly under the jurisdiction of the Star Luo Empire's royal family, but rather belongs to the territory of a kingdom.
Because Longxing City is located in an important transportation hub, its economy is very developed.
Merchants traveled in an endless stream between the various empires, bringing all sorts of goods to Longxing City and then taking the city's specialties to distant lands. The prosperity of Longxing City not only brought wealth to the Yu clan but also provided them with more resources and information, enabling them to respond more calmly and decisively to the threat posed by the Spirit Hall.
However, what the Imperial Clan could never have imagined was that the kingdoms and duchies they believed to be loyal to the two great empires had actually long since broken free from the empires' control.
Over the past few years, the Spirit Hall's influence has gradually expanded, and its sphere of influence has continued to spread. Many duchies and kingdoms that were originally nominally subservient to the two great empires have actually secretly pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, becoming its clandestine allies. These shifts in power often occur quietly outside the empires' surveillance, leaving the rulers of the two great empires completely unaware of this change. They may still be complacent about the stability of their rule, unaware that the Spirit Hall's covert network has been laid behind them.
The duchy where Longxing City is located is one of these forces that have secretly allied themselves with the Spirit Hall. They outwardly maintain their loyalty to the empire, but in reality, their loyalty has long since shifted to the Spirit Hall. The duchy's lords have been frequently in contact with high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, reaching numerous secret agreements. They even facilitate the Spirit Hall's activities within their own territories, such as providing material support or, when necessary, military assistance.
Before Huo Yuhao set off for Longxing City, Tom, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall in Longxing City, the City Lord of Longxing City, and the King of the Duchy had already received the news.
Upon receiving the news, they immediately ordered a citywide curfew and implemented strict control measures, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving the city.
While the city was under lockdown, Tom personally led an elite team of Spirit Masters from the Spirit Hall, along with a Spirit Douluo and two Spirit Saints from the Duchy, to guard the vicinity of the Royal Clan. They set up a tight defensive formation, prepared to deal with any possible situation. Tom knew the strength of the Royal Clan well, so he was not careless at all. He simply surrounded the Royal Clan and set up traps and surveillance posts in the forest outside the city to ensure that the Royal Clan's every move was under his control.
Although the patriarch of the Royal Clan is a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse with considerable strength, he is clearly at a disadvantage when facing the combined forces of Tom, who is also a Soul Douluo, and the Duchy's Soul Douluo.
Moreover, Tom had already ordered his men to take control of some key members of the Royal Clan, which greatly reduced the Royal Clan's fighting strength and put them at a complete disadvantage.
Around one o'clock in the afternoon, a deafening sound of hooves shattered the tranquility of Longxing City. Then, five hundred cavalrymen from the Spirit Hall, clad in uniform armor, arrived menacingly at the city's gates. Riding tall warhorses, their hooves thundered throughout the city. "Our esteemed leaders from the Spirit Hall have arrived! Open the gates! Open the gates!" The city guards, recognizing the Spirit Hall's insignia from afar, dared not delay and swiftly opened the heavy city gates to welcome the approaching Spirit Hall entourage.
As the city gates slowly opened, amidst the billowing dust, the five hundred cavalrymen of the Spirit Hall surged into Longxing City like an unstoppable torrent.
In that instant, every corner of the Spirit Hall in Longxing City was filled with an indescribable atmosphere of excitement and elation. All eyes were focused on Huo Yuhao at the forefront. Unable to contain their excitement, they all knelt on one knee to pay their respects to Huo Yuhao with the highest honors.
"Long live the Spirit Hall!"
"Long live the Holy Son!"
They shouted in unison, their voices loud and powerful, echoing in every corner of the Spirit Hall. Hearing the cheers of the Spirit Hall's members around him, Huo Yuhao's face beamed with a bright smile. He extended his right hand, waving to the surrounding Spirit Masters, every gesture so warm and natural.
Seeing the Holy Son interact with them, many members of the Spirit Hall felt their hearts surge with excitement, especially the young and beautiful female spirit masters, whose eyes were filled with admiration and infatuation for Huo Yuhao. They were deeply attracted by Huo Yuhao's extraordinary looks and kingly aura, and their hearts were filled with ripples. Some spirit masters couldn't help but show infatuated expressions.
In the history of the Spirit Hall, elders and revered figures existed only in the hall's historical records and legends for most members. Especially the revered ones, who were elusive and mysterious, rarely seen in person. Yet today, revered figures from two major Spirit Halls appeared before them in person; how could they not be excited and awestruck?
Moreover, the surprises they received today went far beyond that. They not only witnessed the legendary enshrined figures, but also saw Huo Yuhao, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall.
Among the many legends of the Spirit Hall, the identity of the Holy Son is undoubtedly the most enigmatic. His name is whispered throughout the Spirit Hall, as if his very existence is a symbol of mystery.
Some say that the Spirit Hall's rapid rise to become an undeniable force on the continent in recent years is inseparable from the Holy Son's behind-the-scenes influence. His wisdom and strategies have always guided the Spirit Hall onto the right path at crucial moments.
Within the Spirit Hall, discussions about the Holy Son were rampant. Some privately speculated that even the most outstanding Haotian Douluo in the Spirit Hall's history was nothing more than a clown compared to the Holy Son, incomparable to him. Haotian Douluo's talent was already legendary throughout the continent, yet it paled in comparison to the Holy Son.
The origins of the Holy Son are shrouded in mystery. He seemed to appear suddenly from nothingness, and upon his appearance, he rose to a high position in the Spirit Hall at an astonishing speed, becoming the esteemed Holy Son. His status was so high that he was on par with the Grand Elder and the Pope of the Spirit Hall, which was extremely rare in the history of the Spirit Hall.
The Holy Son's appearance and demeanor are simply astonishing. His looks and aura seem otherworldly, causing a sensation every time he appears. Among the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, the Holy Son Huo Yuhao's beauty and grace have made him their idol.
There's a saying circulating in the Spirit Hall: on the entire Douluo Continent, no one can withstand the sword strike of Grand Elder Qian Daoliu, but just as no one can withstand the unparalleled beauty of Holy Son Huo Yuhao.
It is precisely because of the mysterious aura surrounding Huo Yuhao that people are filled with curiosity and speculation about him. There are many theories about his background, the most popular being that Huo Yuhao was a holy son bestowed upon the Spirit Hall by the Angel God himself. Because in this world, it seems impossible for someone as perfect as Huo Yuhao to be born.
Of course, besides paying attention to Huo Yuhao, many people also turned their attention to Bai Chenxiang, who was riding the same horse as Huo Yuhao. At this moment, Bai Chenxiang was being held tightly in Huo Yuhao's arms, sitting in front of him. The intimacy between the two made onlookers turn their heads.
To be honest, Bai Chenxiang might have a bit of social anxiety. The usually lively and cute girl seemed a little uneasy at this moment.
Her already fair face turned as red as a ripe apple under everyone's gaze. She felt the surrounding gazes were like sharp arrows, as if every pair of eyes wanted to pierce through her body, making her wish she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Fortunately, Huo Yuhao was there, so Bai Chenxiang buried her head tightly in Huo Yuhao's arms for a sense of security.
Huo Yuhao naturally noticed Bai Chenxiang's embarrassment and unease. While steadily holding the horse's reins, he gently pulled Bai Chenxiang into his arms with his other hand, offering her silent comfort and support.
Many of the female Soul Masters from the Spirit Hall present witnessed this scene and couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow in their hearts.
"I should be under the car, not inside it!"
However, unlike Bai Chenxiang's shyness and the female soul masters' disappointment, Bai He was once again deeply shaken. He profoundly felt the awe-inspiring cohesion of the Spirit Hall, a power so strong that he could hardly believe it.
The members of the Spirit Hall, no matter where they are, are as closely connected as a family. This unity made Bai He realize that once war comes, the members of the Spirit Hall's branches will quickly unite as one and form an invincible force.
The Spirit Hall's cohesion is not only reflected in its daily unity and mutual assistance, but also in its formidable combat power demonstrated in critical moments. The power that an army with strong faith and cohesion can unleash is unimaginable.
With the enthusiastic support of the Spirit Hall members in Longxing City, Huo Yuhao led the Spirit Hall's elite army in a grand and imposing advance, heading straight for the territory of the Yu Clan.
Along the way, the banners of the Spirit Hall fluttered in the wind. As the Spirit Hall army advanced, countless people opened their doors and windows, their faces full of curiosity as they watched the Spirit Hall army move forward.
Watching a spectacle is human nature, and the spectacle before them was arguably the biggest spectacle they had ever seen.
As the Spirit Hall's army approached the territory of the Yu Clan, Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishop Tom immediately led his subordinates to meet them.
Tom wore a respectful smile as he knelt on one knee and greeted Huo Yuhao, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and Azure Phoenix Douluo one by one.
After a brief declaration of loyalty, he led Huo Yuhao and his accompanying generals through the crowd to the gates of the Yu clan's home.
The group stopped outside a magnificent mansion. Huo Yuhao carefully examined the residence before him. The architectural style of the mansion was extremely similar to that of the mansions of the Power Clan and the Agility Clan, all exuding an ancient and solemn aura. However, on the plaque hanging above the gate tower, a striking character "御" (Yu, meaning Imperial) was prominently engraved.
Bai He naturally saw through Huo Yuhao's thoughts and explained to him, "The residences of our four affiliated sects were basically built by the Yu Clan. Although the Yu Clan's residences appear more rugged and imposing from the outside, they are actually extremely delicate and ingenious in terms of mechanism design and fortifications. They can be described as an indestructible fortress."
Just as Bai He was explaining to Huo Yuhao, the previously tightly closed door suddenly burst open with a loud bang, as if demonstrating its formidable defensive capabilities to the visitor. Then, a deep and powerful voice echoed from within the Yu Clan's residence, "I was unaware of the arrival of the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"