Chapter 169: Chapter 167: Heaven-Shattering Annihilation
Even the sea soul beasts that hadn't been directly struck by the deadly violet beams were still destroyed by the spreading waves of annihilation, carried outward by the Domain of Perpetual Ice formed from Huo Yuhao's Ultimate Ice soul power.
In the blink of an eye, the ocean within a kilometer radius became a feast of destruction. Wherever the purple light swept, not a single sea soul beast survived. No bodies remained—nothing at all. Even the countless floating corpses from earlier were obliterated, leaving behind only solitary soul rings dotting the sea.
The sea, once filled with the chaotic howls of sea soul beasts, gradually fell silent. As the dark purple vortexes in the sky faded away, peace returned. The northern sector around the Sunlight lay deathly still. Only the faint rumble of cannon fire from the distant south could still be heard.
With three domain-type soul skills, Huo Yuhao had completely cleared an entire battlefront of sea soul beasts—an outcome as terrifying as it was astonishing.
Even before the blast hit, the soldiers on the front lines had withdrawn around the Sunlight, sensing the overwhelming power of what was to come. Now that silence had returned, they could only stare in stunned, speechless awe.
'This... this is the power of a domain-type soul skill?'
'That destructive force—it was like a god descended in fury...'
The soldiers looked toward the hovering figure of Huo Yuhao in the sky, their eyes filled with reverence. This—this was the decisive battlefield power of a truly powerful soul master.
Any doubt or resentment they once held toward Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen had long since vanished. With strength like his, he deserved admiration. And the most shocking part—he was still just a child. Who could even imagine how terrifying he would become in the future?
The old soldier who had once lectured Huo Yuhao stood among the troops. A bitter smile crept across his face. 'Me, lecturing him?' He felt ridiculous just thinking about it. Huo Yuhao's terrifying display had completely redefined what he thought a soul master could be.
Of course, using three fully-powered domain-type soul skills in a row consumed an immense amount of soul power. Without Meng Hongchen constantly replenishing him, Huo Yuhao could never have managed it. After confirming that all sea soul beasts in the area were eliminated, his body gave out, and Meng Hongchen scooped him up in a princess carry.
Grinning wickedly, she poked his cheek.
"Hehe, Yuhao, told you not to show off. Now look at you, being carried like a little princess. Tsk tsk... I'm definitely bringing you back to the Sunlight like this. Let's see how you explain this one to the crew."
Huo Yuhao gave a weak, pained smile and let her carry him without protest.
As they approached the ship, Meng Hongchen's eyes widened in surprise. The Sunlight's deck was lined with neatly assembled soldiers, all watching them.
"They're... all looking at us?"
she said curiously. A moment later, as she neared the ship and prepared to glide down, she saw something that surprised her even more—those same soldiers began clapping enthusiastically, parting to form a broad path for them to land.
After a brief moment of surprise, Meng Hongchen composed herself and descended gracefully onto the deck. She walked calmly forward along the applauding corridor. On both sides, the soldiers clapped fervently, their eyes full of admiration. The only thing that felt out of place in this triumphant scene... was the image of Huo Yuhao being carried in her arms. Some soldiers couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.
At the end of the path stood Captain Shi Dongsheng. While Meng Hongchen was returning, he had also finished off a large number of sea soul beasts. The second wave had been fully repelled, and the linked defensive soul barrier had been completely restored—a decisive victory. And now, it was time to honor those most responsible.
Seeing Huo Yuhao being carried, Shi Dongsheng's heart skipped a beat. Not knowing what had happened, he rushed forward in concern.
"Is little Huo alright?"
"He's fine, Captain Shi. Just passed out from overusing his soul power."
Shi Dongsheng glanced at Huo Yuhao, who blinked weakly and gave a tired wave. Breathing a sigh of relief, he turned toward the soldiers and shouted,
"Let's give another round of thunderous applause for the heroes who saved the Sunlight!"
The earlier applause had quieted, but at his words, it exploded again—deafening and joyous. Just as Shi Dongsheng said, without Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen, the ship would've been dragged into a deadly battle with heavy losses. These soldiers, who had escaped the jaws of death, were deeply grateful. In this moment, they saw the two of them as true comrades aboard the Sunlight.
Shi Dongsheng looked at the cheering soldiers around him with heartfelt emotion, then turned back to Meng Hongchen and the boy in her arms. He had felt that terrifying wave of destruction—when Huo Yuhao unleashed the domain skill of his hundred-thousand-year right arm bone. The heavens themselves had changed. A thirteen-year-old with such immense talent in soul tools and such overwhelming soul master power—it was truly shocking.
"This is what we should do, Captain Shi. Since we're aboard the Sunlight, we're all in the same boat."
Meng Hongchen said with a smile. Shi Dongsheng nodded with satisfaction.
'When it comes to noble spirit, no one matches the Hongchen family,' he thought. He glanced at how tightly she held Huo Yuhao. 'Judging by how close they are, this kid's probably already part of the Hongchen clan. What a lucky family.'
"Alright, everyone, back to your posts! The third wave of sea soul beasts is still on its way. We can't let our guard down—stay sharp! Dismissed!"
At his command, the soldiers quickly returned to their positions. With ten-thousand-year sea soul beasts approaching, they needed to prepare high-power attacks from the linked soul tool systems.
"Alright, leave the next round of defense to us. You take little Huo and get him some rest. Oh, and Xiao Meng—you said you still need your sixth soul ring, right?"
Meng Hongchen nodded. She had mentioned it earlier. Shi Dongsheng sighed again in amazement. A sixteen-year-old Soul Emperor. Her talent was frightening too. Truly a pair of dragon and phoenix.
"Alright then. Let me fulfill my duty as an elder and give you a little reward. If we find any suitable ice-type ten-thousand-year sea soul beasts, I'll help you capture one for your ring."
"Mm! But Captain Shi, please prioritize your safety and the crew's. My sixth ring isn't something I need to absorb right away."
After bidding farewell, Meng Hongchen carried Huo Yuhao down below deck toward their quarters. Glancing at his sleeping face, she grinned mischievously.
'Hehe... once you wake up, I'm definitely going to have some fun with you.'
(End of Chapter)
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