Douluo Continent: When Huo Yuhao Becomes the Lord of the End

Chapter 123 This game of chess can only be played by me, Huo Yuhao!
"Huo Yuhao, aren't you worried about those guys from the God Realm? If they find out about your existence, they definitely won't just sit idly by."

"For the sake of the balance of the planes, beings like you and me, and all unstable factors, will only be targeted or even eliminated by those gods. You do not belong here; your appearance has changed the fate of this world."

"Those gods won't let you find Yu Nian'an so easily."

She didn't think that someone as powerful as Huo Yuhao had anything in this world that could possibly move someone's heart.

She had indeed sensed a world just now, a vast world filled with deathly silence, yet one that truly existed.

Did she come from there, or was it something he created himself?

If Huo Yuhao was after her, she felt she might really have a hard time dealing with him. After all, although she was unwilling to admit it, she was indeed the greatest opportunity in this world because she was a part of the Dragon God.

Huo Yuhao was completely unaware of Gu Yuena's ideological transformation. He found it difficult to explain that he had long been targeted by some bastard in the God Realm, and if it weren't for the Bell of the End, he would still be bound by a dog chain and become a puppet.

The grilled fish in her hands was all set up. Gu Yuena, being very outgoing, picked it up and started eating before Huo Yuhao could even hand it to her.

Huo Yuhao slowly walked to the lakeside. His tall and lonely figure made Gu Yuena fall silent for a moment. Her tone was very relaxed, as if she did not think that gods were some kind of unchallengeable existence.

"Yes, we don't belong to this world, but what does it matter? Gods, what a trivial and laughable title."

"The future is inherently full of dangers and uncertainties, but should we stop moving forward just because of that?"

Success and failure are inevitable, but one must not lose heart!
Insignificant?

This was the first time Gu Yuena had encountered someone who called a god insignificant. Her expression was full of disbelief. Even the one from back then hadn't been so arrogant. Gods have always been high above.

They leave their legacy in various planes, constantly collecting faith and enjoying eternal life. They can watch the various planes evolve from the realm of gods, and they can freely choose their successors.

Just like that time ten thousand years ago, when the world changed color and the gods ascended, it was an absolute advancement in their own life level. Even if they were only second-level gods in the divine realm, they would never be considered insignificant.

Huo Yuhao, however, said that gods are insignificant. He couldn't possibly be unaware of the divine realm. Therefore, there is only one possibility: his previous strength was definitely much greater and more magnificent than that of the gods. He said that he was much more magnificent than the gods!
Huo Yuhao was unaware that this person had exaggerated his own strength in his mind. He slowly turned around, and his eyes met Gu Yuena's. A gentle smile appeared in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, self-pity will not solve anything. He who conquers others is powerful, but he who conquers himself is mighty."

"You've been asleep in this world for so long, not only because of your own injuries, but also because the Dragon God failed back then, right?"

"Subconsciously, you are actually afraid that those guys in the God Realm will find you and exterminate you, thus implicating the Soul Beast race."

"You need to recover from your injuries, but then what? Once you've recovered, will you really be able to lead the Soul Beast race to fight against the gods of the God Realm? You and I both know that the possibility is extremely slim and unrealistic."

Gu Yuena clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. She hadn't expected Huo Yuhao to be so disrespectful, practically exposing all her secrets.

But the more she thought about it, the more unfathomable Huo Yuhao seemed. He really knew everything—her injuries, the gods of the God Realm—yet he remained completely unconcerned, as if these things were no obstacle at all.

She took a step forward and met Huo Yuhao's gaze with unwavering eyes.

"I am not afraid of death, nor have I ever feared those guys in the God Realm. However, as the Lord of Soul Beasts, my core goal is to rebuild the Soul Beast civilization in order to protect myself. I bear the fate of the Soul Beast race on my shoulders."

"The Dragon God is already dead, must the Soul Beast race be buried with him?!"

That's true. After all, even at the very end, he always had the soul beast race in his heart and never gave up on carrying forward the soul beast race.

Both the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform and the various arrangements along the original route prove that Gu Yuena truly lived up to the spirit beast race. Even in her final death, she secretly left a contingency plan for the spirit beasts. Of course, this only applies to the spirit beasts of Douluo Star.

Such a soul beast ruler who has never enjoyed any rights or benefits is already busy running around for the soul beasts and fulfilling his duties as soon as he recovers from his injuries. Even if his methodology is flawed, it is still quite good.

Ultimately, it was all due to that Dragon God's shady tactics. He could have just lost, but instead he insisted on setting a rule that soul beasts could not become gods, all under the guise of protecting the soul beast race.

Then some people might ask, how did the Soul Beast race fall from its peak to a state where it needs to be protected? Where did that old Dragon God go? Well, don't worry about that. This is an even more powerful and astonishing wisdom.

Faced with these words, Huo Yuhao shook his head, slowly turned around and looked at the lake again, his voice tinged with weariness.

"So this is your goal? Have you made the Soul Beast race flourish under your leadership? Or do you think that recuperating in the Lake of Life will change the fate of the Soul Beast race?" "Wake up, Silver Dragon King! Human development will only accelerate, and the conflict between Soul Masters and Soul Beasts is irreconcilable. Soul Masters have to hunt Soul Beasts to improve their strength, while Soul Beasts do nothing, and their living space will only be further compressed. By the time you recover from your injuries, how many Soul Beasts will be left?"

"We both know very well that this is the work of the gods. The reason is that the Dragon God of that time, wasn't he? Soul beasts cannot become gods. Ha, is this really something the gods don't allow?"

Gu Yuena looked conflicted, clearly indicating that something within her had been touched by Huo Yuhao.

Like an ant trying to shake a tree, it's laughable and presumptuous. She now feels more and more that she can't accomplish anything on her own.

"Even if I recover to my peak condition, I am still helpless against those god-kings in the god realm. Apart from protecting myself, I don't know how to reverse the current situation."

A gentle breeze rippled the water, scattering it like stars across the sky. The two figures stood side by side, the breeze ruffling their hair and across the lake, creating ripples.

That's more like it. Now, there's a hint of honesty between them. Huo Yuhao turned the situation around in less than half an hour.

"You weren't wrong to choose to protect yourself before, but now, I can help you."

"You want to change your destiny, and so do I. Perhaps we can become like-minded friends."

Like-minded friends?
Gu Yuena had never heard of such a title before. In the eyes of the soul beasts, she was a noble and powerful dragon king, the hope for the revival of the soul beast race.

But this is the first time we've had such an open and honest conversation, where all secrets seem to disappear.

Although it was somewhat uncomfortable and a little annoying, I have to say it was really interesting and novel.

"Huo Yuhao." Gu Yuena turned slightly to the side and slowly extended her right hand. "If he dies, then we have nothing left!"

When Huo Yuhao held her fair and delicate hand for the second time, he knew that basic trust had been established and their relationship had entered the next stage.

His tone remained indifferent, as if he didn't care about these things.

"Actually, my life was only worth a few gold soul coins and a few grilled fish at the beginning. If the gods want to make a move, then let them. But this game can only be played by me, Huo Yuhao."

He then added, "Of course, if Your Majesty the Silver Dragon King is willing to join, as I said, I can help you recover from your injuries as quickly as possible."

These arrogant words left Gu Yuena speechless. Putting herself in her shoes, she realized she couldn't take her own life and death so lightly. She slowly withdrew her right hand, but for a moment she could only murmur a sentence that she herself found laughable.

"Aren't you afraid?"

She had no doubt that Huo Yuhao could help her recover from her injuries. In her view, a powerful figure like Huo Yuhao, who seemed to play the field, must have many hidden strengths.

afraid?
It would be truly terrifying if that little scoundrel put a dog leash on me.

Now, it's not too late. No god can remain forever high above. As long as there is bloodshed, even a god is not to be feared.

"It seems that your long slumber has made you forget your former glory. What are you doing here now that you dare not challenge God?"

Gu Yuena wanted to plant a thorn in her side, to sow a seed of conflict with the gods, but Huo Yuhao didn't care; instead, she wanted to go with the flow.

Compared to Gu Yuena, the avatar of the Dragon God, he was actually the one truly being targeted by someone in the divine realm. Now, the two sides had a strangely unified 'external enemy' and reached a consensus.

This incredibly wise ruler of the soul beasts might be able to play a significant role. In this relationship, he will not only gain an extremely powerful ally, but also the friendship of the soul beasts of Douluo Star.

“Alright!” Gu Yuena made up her mind completely. “I’m willing to join your game, but you have to help me recover from my injuries first.”

She made a decision that she herself couldn't believe.

"a wise decision!"

The two seemed to lean closer together, and just like that, the Lord of Soul Beasts and the Chosen One of Douluo Star, the otherworldly powerhouse in Dihua's eyes, formed an unstable alliance for the first time.

(End of this chapter)