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Suddenly, an invisible ripple enveloped the entire Lake of Life without any warning.
This ripple had no earth-shattering momentum, nor did it carry any pressure of divine force.
But the moment it appeared, the originally noisy forest instantly fell into a dead silence.
The wind stopped, and the water became still.
Even Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's ceaseless chatter seemed to be forcibly sealed by some power, frozen in mid-air.
Huo Yuhao was terrified. He subconsciously wanted to activate his Spirit Eyes Spirit, but found the spirit power in his body seemed frozen, completely unable to be mobilized in the slightest.
Then, three figures appeared out of thin air above the lake, as if stepping out of a painting.
The person in the middle wore a black robe with white hair draped over his shoulders; his face was so handsome he didn't look like a Mortal, and his deep eyes seemed to contain the stars of the entire Universe.
On the left was an exquisite woman in a silver gown, noble and cold, exuding a supreme Dragon's might that made all Spirit Beasts want to prostrate and worship.
On the right was a young girl who looked about his age, with purple hair and green eyes, looking around curiously, radiating a refreshing aura of Life.
This... this is..."
Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted violently.
Although he hadn't met these three, he could feel an absolute crushing suppression at the level of Life.
Even the Limit Douluos and Demigod experts he had seen in the Douluo Federation probably wouldn't even count as ants before these three.
And that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, who was just bragging, was now trembling all over, its small eyes wide and its mouth open wide enough to fit an egg.
"Xuan... Boss Xuanming?!"
"And... Lord Dragon God?!"
Tianmeng let out a pig-like shriek, then without a second thought, launched himself from the lotus leaf, kneeling on the ground with a "plop," kowtowing so fast he could have sparked fire.
"Wuwuwu! Boss! Lord Dragon God! You finally came!"
"Little Tianmeng missed you so much! I've been waiting day and night, hoping you'd return to uphold justice!"
Huo Yuhao was dumbfounded.
This was the Brother Tianmeng who was just lecturing him and speaking ill of Divinities? This face-changing speed was too fast.
Xuanming looked down at the fat ball still kowtowing frantically, his mouth twitching slightly.
"Alright, stop acting."
Xuanming spoke indifferently, instantly stopping Tianmeng's crying. "You've been living quite comfortably on Douluo Star these past few thousand years? Bibi Dong told you to work in the God Realm, yet you ran here to slack off?"
"Hehe... well... Boss, wasn't I doing this to share your burdens?"
Tianmeng climbed up, rubbing his short hands flatteringly. "I thought the Spirit Beasts of Douluo Star also needed guidance. As the hope of the whole village, it's my duty!"
Xuanming didn't bother exposing his little schemes.
His gaze moved past Tianmeng and landed on the youth sitting cross-legged on the bluestone.
Deep blue short hair, agile eyes, and a spine that strove to remain straight even under the pressure of a descending God.
Is this that Huo Yuhao?
The child of destiny who tried to challenge the order of "Heaven"?
"You are Huo Yuhao?" Xuanming asked.
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, suppressed his fear, stood up, and bowed respectfully: "Junior Huo Yuhao greets... greets Senior."
He didn't know Xuanming, but he wasn't stupid.
Someone Brother Tianmeng called "Boss" and "Lord Dragon God" was definitely a big shot from the legendary God Realm.
"Senior?"
Xuanming looked at him with a half-smile. "Wasn't this fat worm just telling you my story? What, now that the real Person is in person, you can't recognize me?"
Huo Yuhao trembled, suddenly looking up with eyes full of disbelief.
"You... you are..."
"The Primal God?!"
"The one enshrined at the highest point by the Church, feared by the World yet gradually forgotten—Heaven?"
"Seems you're not too stupid."
Xuanming smiled slightly, then slowly descended, standing before Huo Yuhao.
Gu Yuena and Yan Linger followed. Yan Linger curiously leaned in front of Huo Yuhao, looking him up and down like he was some rare animal.
"I heard you want to overthrow the rules I set back then?"
Xuanming looked at Huo Yuhao, his tone calm, showing no emotion. "You want to use that Soul Spirit System to replace my spirit ring circulation system?"
Huo Yuhao's heart tightened.
Is this an interrogation?
If it were any other god, they might be furious, considering it sacrilege.
But facing this legendary "Heaven," Huo Yuhao suddenly felt a surge of inexplicable courage.
"Yes."
Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth and looked directly into Xuanming's eyes. "Junior is bold enough to think that although Senior's rules solved the contradictions of that time, they are no longer applicable as the era has progressed."
"The spirit ring circulation system, while protecting Spirit Beasts, still makes death an unavoidable end for those highly intelligent Spirit Beasts. And Spirit Masters can still only passively accept power."
"The Soul Spirit System is an equal contract, a symbiosis of Life. It allows Spirit Beasts to retain their sense of self and allows Spirit Masters to gain closer partners. I believe... this is the future!"
"Even if I'm wanted by the Church, even if I'm misunderstood by the World, I will persist. Because I believe this is the greatest respect for Life!"
His words were powerful and resonant.
Beside him, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was breaking out in a cold sweat, desperately winking at Huo Yuhao: Ancestor! Do you know how to talk? Saying the rules are outdated right in front of the person who made them? Are you tired of living?
However, Xuanming was not angry.
On the contrary, looking into Huo Yuhao's firm and clear eyes, the smile in his eyes grew deeper.
"Not bad."
Xuanming nodded and actually started clapping. "You've got some backbone. Compared to those Church parasites who only kowtow before statues while being corrupt and degenerate behind the scenes, you, kid, look more like a human."
"Rules are dead, people are alive."
"If rules are outdated, change them. If 'Heaven' is wrong, then act Heaven-Defying."
"As long as your original intention is good and your direction is right, I don't mind someone challenging my authority."
At this point, Xuanming turned to look at Gu Yuena.
"Naer, what do you think of this child?"
Gu Yuena smiled slightly, her eyes showing admiration. "His mental force is pure, his will is firm, and he carries a faint trace of the plane's Luck. He is indeed a rare talent. Moreover, I like his attitude towards Spirit Beasts."
"That's good then."
Xuanming turned back to Huo Yuhao.
"Kid, since you want to change the rules, I'll give you a chance."
"However, just having a silver tongue isn't enough. To overthrow the old order, you must have the power to break it."
"Right now, you are too weak."
Xuanming extended a finger and lightly tapped Huo Yuhao's forehead.
"Boom—!!!"
A vast stream of information instantly rushed into Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea. It wasn't a direct infusion of power, but knowledge about Laws, about Cultivation, and about the essence of this World.
"This is my meeting gift to you."
Xuanming withdrew his hand. "Comprehend it well. When you have enough strength, I will come to see you again."
"At that time, if you can still persist in your ideals, I don't mind... giving you a hand."
Having finished, Xuanming didn't stay, and with Gu Yuena and Yan Linger, his figure slowly dissipated into the air.
Leaving Huo Yuhao standing there dazed, the Supreme God's final words echoing in his mind.
And... that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm still dazed on the ground.
"Brother Tianmeng..." Huo Yuhao murmured to himself, "Was I... was I just dreaming?"
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm suddenly jumped up and slapped his forehead.
"Dream my ass!"
"Kid, you've hit the jackpot! You've really hit the jackpot!"
"That was Heaven! That was the Boss! He actually gave you special treatment! Do you know what this means?"
"It means... from today on, you, Huo Yuhao, are the most well-connected person in this World!"