As a clone created by Yaolan through extensive effort and investment, Huahuo was undeniably powerful.
After all, considering Aha's strength in Star Rail, that alone was proof enough. A clone with Aha as its martial soul—Huahuo—was definitely a top-tier existence.
Compared to other clones, Huahuo had far greater versatility. She could play any role and quickly make up for Yaolan's weaknesses in a short time.
For example, when it came to building his own faction, Huahuo directly used Asta's identity to register a company in the Federation. Coincidentally, Heita had just developed an assembly line forging method that reached Spirit-forging level, capable of imbuing metal with various properties. Thus, Winterfire Hall Technology Co., Ltd. officially opened in the Federation!
The company exploded in popularity right after its launch. Many people were fascinated by these humanoid metal constructs, especially for forgers who hadn't yet reached the Spirit-forging level—each practically needed at least one puppet. Even for those who had mastered Spirit-forging, they'd often keep one for admiration or study.
The company quickly got on the right track. However, due to the nature of its business, it remained largely out of the public eye. Even its stores were discreetly located, but none of that stopped people from loving the puppets.
Though the puppet business brought great profits to Yaolan and provided Heita's research with funding, from Huahuo's perspective, selling things was a severe underuse of her talents.
Let's not forget—Huahuo's combat ability was no joke!
Because her martial soul was also that of a star god, her strength was no less than Heita's—it just hadn't been showcased yet. But now, it was finally time for Huahuo to show her true power!
> "Say it. Go ahead and say it!"
> "What does Lord Huahuo need to do? Even something bold and suggestive is fine, you know~"
Sitting on Yaolan's lap, Huahuo pinched the cheeks of her main body, and even though they were technically the same person, she couldn't help but sigh internally.
> "As expected of the divine power of Abundance. Ever since obtaining it, my back doesn't ache, my legs don't hurt, and even my skin became fair and smooth!"
From Huahuo's perspective, wasn't her true body now a certified gorgeous beauty? Prettier even than Tang Wulin back when she first saw him!
> "There is something a little awkward to bring up, and I need Huahuo's help for it."
Yaolan ignored Huahuo's mischievous hands and stared straight at her.
After all, these were his own clones. If he wanted, he could fight at any time and place—there just wasn't any need for it.
Ever since obtaining such immense power, Yaolan realized that his desires in "that" aspect had grown weaker and weaker. He wasn't sure if it was due to the influence of the star god or his own clones.
> "Can you get me a 100,000-year Deep Sea Demon Whale King soul bone?"
> "Preferably one near divine level. Right now, the Star God Transformation experiment is at a bottleneck. Studying Yun Ming alone is no longer enough."
> "If I can research another divine-level expert, I'll be able to perform a true Star God Transformation! And then raising an Aha for Lord Huahuo will be no problem!"
Deep Sea Demon Whale King… In the current Douluo Continent, the only one who fits that profile is the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult!
Although the Demon Emperor has a daughter, she's very ordinary. So unremarkable, in fact, that Yaolan had already forgotten her name.
From what he just said, Yaolan's intention was crystal clear: he wanted Huahuo to eliminate this late-stage final boss!
Of course, eliminating the Demon Emperor was just a means to an end. What really mattered was the continuation of Yaolan's Star God research.
> "No problem at all! Just a tiny whale—how could it possibly be a match for Lord Huahuo?"
As she said that, red light gleamed in the eyes of the four Huahuos around him. One by one, they faded away, leaving only the Huahuo sitting on Yaolan's lap.
At the same time, countless masks began floating around her. Anyone familiar with Honkai: Star Rail would recognize them—weren't they the same masks Aha used?
Huahuo leapt up amid the swirling masks, and in midair, she released her soul rings.
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Black, White…
Nine Colors!
But unlike ordinary soul rings, these colorful ones weren't based on age or cultivation—they were formed purely from the power of Joy.
That said, soul rings are soul rings. Huahuo could make her rings appear in whatever color she liked!
Why choose nine different colors?
Simple.
> They looked good.
Think about it. Soul rings on Douluo Continent are hardly ever vibrant. Strong soul masters typically had just two or three distinct soul ring colors. None of them were like Lord Huahuo—who had collected all nine colors.
In battle, the moment her soul rings appeared, they struck overwhelming pressure into her opponent.
> "Heh! Your soul rings aren't as pretty as mine!"
Let's not even talk about the basic colors. Just the Green, Cyan, and Blue soul rings were incredibly rare—some had never even been seen before!
> "It's just a bit troublesome, though. The Demon Emperor is in the ocean, and to find her exact location, I'll need to use special methods."
> "The Holy Spirit Cult must have some information on her. With the right techniques, I can definitely track her down. But… is it okay if Lord Huahuo has a little fun along the way?"
She seemed to ask for permission—but really, the answer was already obvious.
> "Of course! I can have all the fun I want—but I've got one condition: it has to be quick! Still, the Douluo Plane's limitations are real. Whether it's Yellow Spring or Huahuo, soul ring limits stop at nine…"
> "So, to make absolutely sure, and to ensure Lord Huahuo has her fun—I'll give you all the soul power I've stored up!"
Yaolan stood from his seat and pointed his finger at Huahuo.
> "With this, you'll be able to bypass the plane's restrictions—and ascend to a new level!"
Colorful light radiated from Yaolan's body and, guided by him, flowed entirely into Huahuo. The space around her shifted once more.
Her nine-colored rings remained unchanged, but three new colors slowly appeared:
Brown, Gray, Pink!
With this overwhelming power, Huahuo's soul power broke through even further, beyond the detection of the plane's restrictions. Judging by soul ring count, she was now at what looked like Level 120 or more…
And this wasn't just a gimmick. In Soul Land IV: Ultimate Douluo, soul masters beyond Level 100 did exist, though their soul ring limits remained capped at nine.
But Yaolan, using all the power at his disposal and without alerting the plane, helped Huahuo surpass that limit!
> Now this is truly:
"Your soul rings aren't as pretty as mine!"
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Black, White, Brown, Gray, Pink—twelve-colored soul rings. Who could compare?
> "Thanks, main body! Mua~ Lord Huahuo has never felt this powerful! The mission will definitely be a success!"