Chapter 209: Cooperation Achieved
Du Busi looked at everyone and said, "I did indeed die, and what you're seeing now is truly my soul. However, my soul can now exist permanently in this world, and it's all thanks to Senior Xiao and his teacher. They resurrected my soul and allowed me to return."
On the way here, he had already discussed everything with Huo Yuhao and Electrolux. They had formulated a plan Huo Yuhao would assume the identity of 'Xiao Yan from the Spirit Hall,' while Du Busi would address him as Senior Xiao and help persuade Du Busi, ensuring the Ontology Sect flourished.
Despite having been dead for years, Du Busi's soul had not only been revived but also retained his intelligence. Even as an Ultimate Douluo in his past life, he was deeply astonished by this. Moreover, standing beside Huo Yuhao was Electrolux, a true deity. If they could truly establish a partnership with him, it would undoubtedly be a great boon for the Ontology Sect.
After all, Shrek Academy had risen from a small institution to become the continent's number one academy largely due to the emergence of Tang San and his fellow gods.
Du Busi was utterly shocked. His gaze moved past Du Busi's soul and landed on Huo Yuhao. "Even an Ultimate Douluo wouldn't be capable of such a feat."
Though he wasn't an Ultimate Douluo himself, as a Rank 98 Super Douluo, he had a clear understanding of their power limits.
"That's correct. An Ultimate Douluo can't do this, but that doesn't mean a god can't," Du Busi replied.
"A god? There hasn't been a god on the Douluo Continent for many years," Du Busi muttered, staring at Du Busi with a mix of doubt and awe. However, his brother's soul standing before him was irrefutable evidence Du Busi was telling the truth!
Taking a deep breath, Du Busi asked, "Brother, are you saying this Senior Xiao is a god?"
His voice trembled, not out of fear, but from sheer excitement. Since his brother's passing, he had taken up the mantle of the Ontology Sect's leader.
Soul Masters had a finite lifespan even Ultimate Douluo would eventually perish. However, gods were a different story; they could live eternally. If Ning Rongrong and Oscar had once revived Tang San, then perhaps his brother could truly be brought back to life.
"I am a god reincarnated, but my teacher is a true deity," Huo Yuhao said, weaving his tale. "My only goal in cooperating with the Ontology Sect is to reclaim my divine position."
Du Busi chimed in as his advocate. "Bushi! This is an extraordinary opportunity. Haven't you always believed that Body Martial Souls were gifts from the gods? I used to mock you for that belief. But now, thinking back, you may have been right. If we want the Ontology Sect to grow stronger, forming ties with a god is undoubtedly the best path forward.
"Moreover, Senior Xiao has promised to grant us great benefits."
Du Busi hesitated for a moment before asking, "What kind of benefits?"
As sect leader, he had to prioritize the interests of the Ontology Sect above all else.
"Soul spirits," Huo Yuhao answered. "You may not yet understand what soul spirits are, but let me explain…"
He patiently outlined the concept of soul spirits and summoned Snow Empress to demonstrate.
Watching the demonstration, Du Busi's expression changed to one of astonishment. "This is a revolutionary breakthrough! Compared to traditional soul rings, soul spirits hold an overwhelming advantage. If soul spirits become widespread, those who still rely on soul rings will undoubtedly fall behind. Senior Xiao, you are truly a genius. There has never been anyone like you in the history of Douluo Continent!"
Now, he was fully convinced that Huo Yuhao was a reincarnated god.
For thousands of years, the soul ring system had remained unchanged. To create an entirely new system on top of it one that could completely transform soul cultivation was beyond human capability.
"What's the price, Senior Xiao?" Du Busi asked warily.
He had lived long enough to know that nothing in this world came without a cost.
"It's simple. I will introduce soul spirits to the Ontology Sect, and in return, your sect members must pray to me and my teacher regularly," Huo Yuhao said.
The prayers themselves would be simple Electrolux could design them, given his past experience with religious organizations.
To establish faith, two key elements were needed: demonstrating undeniable power and granting believers tangible benefits.
Even the Sea God had bestowed certain advantages upon the Soul Masters of Sea God Island.
Of course, he wouldn't give out soul spirits endlessly. His plan was straightforward: every eligible member of the Ontology Sect would receive one soul spirit. However, acquiring additional ones would depend on how much faith they contributed.
Without hesitation, Du Busi agreed. This deal was clearly in the best interests of his sect.
Moreover, he was intelligent enough to recognize that the power displayed by this so called Senior Xiao was unfathomable. Opposing a god was not an option after all, hadn't the Angel Clan been utterly destroyed after angering Tang San?
Star Luo Empire, Royal Palace
Xu Jiawei sat in his chair, facing an Ontology Sect elder.
He was puzzled as to why Du Busi, after attacking Mingde Hall, hadn't come to Star Luo Empire as planned. He had promised to welcome Du Busi personally an event that would have strengthened their alliance.
But instead, Du Busi had merely sent an elder, clearly breaking their prior agreement.
"Senior Zhao, I assume the Ontology Sect's raid on Mingde Hall was a complete success?" Xu Jiawei said with a smile. "Let me offer my congratulations in advance on securing the soul beast embryo and grooming a twin martial soul prodigy."
Elder Zhao's expression darkened. "Xu Jiawei, you have the nerve to bring that up? Your intelligence was completely unreliable there was no ten thousand year soul beast embryo in Mingde Hall! The Ontology Sect gained nothing and suffered heavy casualties. Our cooperation ends here!"
Xu Jiawei froze, momentarily stunned. "That's impossible! According to my intelligence, the soul beast embryo was definitely stored in Mingde Hall."
He couldn't believe it.
The intelligence regarding the soul beast embryo's location hadn't even come from Star Luo spies. After all, there was no way Star Luo's agents had infiltrated the Sun Moon Empire that deeply.
Instead, he had received this information from a high ranking Level 9 soul engineer within the Sun Moon Empire someone he considered highly trustworthy.
After all, this contact had even provided him with a Sealed God Platform and details about the soul beast embryo.
The only downside was that the Sealed God Platform, while a Level 9 soul tool, had extremely limited practical applications and was difficult to replicate.
Elder Zhao's face remained grim. "I have no reason to lie to you. This is the truth. The sect master is furious over this."
(End of chapter.)
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