MTLNOVEL Chapter 24: God King
Gu Yuena finished the reception banquet arranged by Hua Yichen with a heavy heart.
She sat down in the living room, pondering how to deal with the current situation.
Thinking carefully, the aura of that super artifact has nothing to do with the five god kings of the Divine Realm.
Although it bears some resemblance to the aura of the Goddess of Life, its origin attribute is far more terrifying.
Even the origin of the universe perceived by the Dragon God is not far behind.
The Divine Realm shouldn't be capable of giving birth to such an existence.
Moreover, the gods of the Divine Realm don't care about the life or death of soul beasts, let alone bother to research soul contracts.
Could it be that he doesn't belong to this universe? Is he a god king from another realm?
No matter how much Gu Yuena tried to push this thought away, the term "God King" lingered in her mind.
She had just arrived in the East Sea City, and she might have already offended a God King from another world!
And not just any God King, but one who had ties with the soul beast clan 10,000 years ago!
If it weren't for Huo Yuhao's lack of resentment and his decision to merely warn her with a super artifact, Gu Yuena felt she would need to consider fleeing with the soul beasts.
Otherwise, her life might be in danger.
Ever since she awoke, the Douluo Continent had become increasingly incomprehensible to her.
Humans and soul beasts coexisted harmoniously, the Divine Realm above had suddenly vanished, the Abyss Plane had inexplicably collided with their world, and now a God King from another realm was here as well...
A teacup was placed on the table in front of Gu Yuena.
The faint fragrance of the tea wafted into her senses along with the rising steam, interrupting her thoughts.
Gu Yuena looked up and saw Huo Yuhao withdrawing his hand.
At that moment, only the two of them remained in the living room.
Hua Yichen had already left, evidently intending to let the two juniors communicate on their own.
Huo Yuhao noticed Gu Yuena's gaze and smiled faintly. "You've been sitting here for a while. Are you feeling drowsy from the soul guide plane? Have a cup of tea to refresh yourself... Your Majesty, the Silver Dragon King."
Gu Yuena's eyes flickered, her heart sinking further. She grew more certain of her earlier speculation.
She stared at Huo Yuhao and asked, "Why do you choose to stay on the Douluo Continent? There shouldn't be anything here that appeals to you. Or is it... the legacy of the Dragon God that you seek?"
If there was anything left on the Douluo Continent that could attract a God King, it would undoubtedly be the remnants of the Dragon God.
Huo Yuhao looked at her in surprise, then shook his head with a smile. "I know the location of the Golden Dragon King's Divine Core. If I truly wanted it, why would I stay here?"
Gu Yuena's heart stirred, her pupils contracting. "He still has a Divine Core left?"
However, what concerned her more was that Huo Yuhao seemed to know about the situation in the Divine Realm.
After all, the Golden Dragon King could only have perished in the Divine Realm.
Since Huo Yuhao knew the final fate of the Golden Dragon King, did he also know the whereabouts of the Divine Realm?
Or was the disappearance of the Divine Realm somehow connected to him?
Huo Yuhao didn't answer. He simply looked at Gu Yuena calmly, which made her feel a wave of pressure.
"Have you forgotten that you are the very embodiment of the Dragon God's legacy?"
Gu Yuena's expression shifted slightly, and then she fell silent.
Yes, if the other party were after the legacy of the Dragon God, he could simply kill her and seize her bloodline and power.
Would she still have the chance to sit here and chat with him?
A God King wielding a powerful super artifact undoubtedly had more hidden cards up his sleeve than she could imagine.
Perhaps, if needed, he could restore his cultivation to its peak in an instant.
Gu Yuena knew she was no match for him even at her full strength, let alone in her current state.
But if it wasn't for the Dragon God's legacy, why would he stay here?
As she pondered, a peculiar thought crossed Gu Yuena's mind.
Could it be... that he simply wanted to stay on the Douluo Star?
Gods who remained in the Divine Realm for too long often found it monotonous.
Some, after inheriting their godly positions, choose to reincarnate and enjoy life on various continents. (The previous generation of the Evil God King and the Good God King would surely approve.)
Had Huo Yuhao stumbled upon Douluo by chance, found this world intriguing, and decided to stay?
Had he been reincarnating in obscurity for 10,000 years, savoring life, only to be drawn back into the spotlight by the Abyss invasion?
Gu Yuena's imagination ran wild, but she couldn't be certain.
To stop herself from spiraling further, she decided to settle on this conjecture for now, calming her mind.
She suppressed her thoughts, stood up, and spoke solemnly:
"I was rude earlier. The situation after human transformation was so unusual that I felt compelled to test you. I ask for your forgiveness."
"It's nothing."
Huo Yuhao chuckled and shook his head.
"However, attributes beyond the ultimate—this isn't something a human soul master should possess."
Gu Yuena's eyebrow twitched. "The martial soul I've shown to the world only controls six ordinary elements."
"According to the records of the Spirit Pagoda, the most powerful elemental martial souls among human soul masters can only control up to three elements."
Gu Yuena: "..."
Was he implying that she lacked common sense about humanity?
Gu Yuena couldn't refute this. It would take years to fully understand human society and its intricacies.
For her to grasp everything in such a short time was simply impossible.
Huo Yuhao didn't press further on the topic.
Instead, he pulled out an identity card and an enrollment certificate, handing them to Gu Yuena.
"The procedures required to enter East Sea Academy have been completed. You can report after the start of the academy term."
Gu Yuena took the certificates, her eyes filled with complexity as she watched Huo Yuhao prepare to leave.
She asked cautiously, "You seem quite accustomed to life in the human world. Do you like it here?"
"Do I like it?"
Huo Yuhao paused at her question and turned his gaze toward the window.
Outside, towering skyscrapers lined the horizon, their glass facades shimmering golden in the sunset, resembling a metallic forest rising from the earth and stretching into the sky.
The streets below bustled with traffic and pedestrians, their faint chatter drifting through the window.
"Ten thousand years have passed, and this place has become somewhat similar to my hometown."
Gu Yuena was momentarily stunned, then turned her head to look at the world outside.
Is this what the God King's hometown looks like now?
Through the window, Gu Yuena happened to see a soul guide plane take off, heading in the direction of Skysea City. This sight stirred something in her heart.
Come to think of it, 10,000 years ago, this person established the Spirit Pagoda, leaving behind soul contracts and various soul guide theories.
Could it be that he did all this to make this world more like his hometown?
Was his hometown a world where humans and beasts coexisted equally, with advanced science and technology?
Huo Yuhao quickly withdrew his gaze, muttered something, and connected with Gu Yuena through spiritual sharing, transmitting some knowledge to her.
"You don't need to keep testing my intentions. As long as you don't cross my bottom line, I won't act against you. If you're still uneasy, here's an equal contract improved from the core of the soul contract. You understand the consequences of signing it, but it can only restrain those below the god level. Once you recover your god-level power, you can cancel it yourself."
Huo Yuhao walked toward the door, adding as a final remark, "Of course, it doesn't work on me."
Gu Yuena: "..."
That last sentence was unnecessary but true.
As the door closed, Gu Yuena felt the pressure lift. She let out a sigh of relief, sat back on the sofa, and reviewed the equal contract in her mind, her brow furrowing.
She naturally understood the purpose of this contract.
It truly didn't involve god-level power, meaning it was merely a gesture to ease her concerns. In a sense, it was just a formality.
Should she sign it for the sake of peace of mind?
Gu Yuena hesitated, her gaze falling on the teacup on the table.
Well... it would be rude not to drink the tea poured by a God King, wouldn't it?