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--- Chapter 366 ---
Huo Yuhao sighed, "Too rusty."
When everyone heard Huo Yuhao's sighing words, they thought he was commenting on Mihawk's performance. However, the terrible truth was Huo Yuhao found himself unable to understand the essence of the Four Season Saber Technique anymore.
It's probably because Huo Yuhao hasn't used it for the past couple of years. Or maybe because he has comprehended much more profound concepts and laws in his life, making his achievements in the past look lackluster.
There is more to Four Seasons than he formerly thought. So, the Four Seasons Saber Technique isn't just flashy slash movements but the very manifestation of those concepts.
Huo Yuhao pondered deeply, entering extreme focus before sighing again because he shouldn't rush things up. He should do everything, whether killing or training, in moderation.
Staring at the kneeling Mihawk, Huo Yuhao shook his head helplessly and sent out a holy light to heal him. This ability comes from Genesis Seraph Race, which allowed him to wield all light and sacred-related powers.
Of course, Huo Yuhao didn't do this to heal Mihawk only. Genesis Seraph possessed a strong purification power, which allowed Mihawk, who had gone through incomplete rebirth, to become complete again.
Everyone watched Huo Yuhao throwing a golden-white light at Mihawk and noticed the latter was recovering at a breakneck speed. All the cuts on his body vanished almost instantly.
Yes, Huo Yuhao was fixing Mihawk's Blood-Drinking Seal.
Mihawk's body trembled as his dull eyes slowly gained their clarity. The impurities in Mihawk's body and soul burned to ashes by the sacred light, and several new memories flashed in his mind.
After a while, Mihawk finally regained memory of his past life and stared at the fragments of Yoru on the ground with a complicated face. This sword has been his partner for years.
However, its defeat is still within an honor. The saber slash is too powerful.
It was pure might in strength and concept.
Mihawk sighed inwardly, 'Even with my complete memory, I don't think I could contest against him.'
Huo Yuhao scratched his neck awkwardly, "If you want, I can reforge your sword. I didn't mean to destroy it in the first place."
"I failed to control my power earlier."
"..." Everyone.
What the hell?
So, you're holding back earlier?
They couldn't help but doubt Huo Yuhao. However, they quickly realized this blue-haired young man could kill the Mihawk if he wanted to.
"It's been a while, Dracule..." said someone.
Mihawk frowned and glanced at Toki, opening his mouth in surprise.
"It's you..."
"But you should have..."
"Died? Yes, I know." Toki replied with a nod. "However, if you can escape death, I can too."
"Our method is different."
"Yuhao-sama, thank you for saving this fool."
Huo Yuhao waved his hand, "I was simply testing him."
Mihawk's mouth twitched slightly. He used all his might, but Huo Yuhao actually only tested him. His pride as the former Strongest Swordsman started to get hurt.
Even then, Mihawk still knows how to be grateful.
"Thank you." He bowed to Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao nodded, "So, do you want your sword to get reforged? Not many people could afford my favor."
"That's true. You better take this chance, Dracule." Toki warned her old friend. "Yuhao-sama is a Divine Blacksmith."
Mihwak's eyes widened in awe. Divine Blacksmith is not something he could scoff at. Heck! Even the Three Kings of Ostera Race must show respect toward Divine Blacksmith.
Making such a person an enemy is definitely not wise.
At the same time, Mihawk felt excited. If Yoru could get reforged, it would experience qualitative change and might become a Divine Weapon.
"Then, please take care of Yoru." He gave Huo Yuhao a convinced look.
Huo Yuhao nodded and took all of Yoru's remains with his mental power before throwing them into his Azure Emperor's Vault. Even though he said he'd reforge this sword, the one doing it was Palu.
And the slime is more than excited to be given a task from Huo Yuhao.
Still, Huo Yuhao warned Palu not to go all out. Although Mihawk's value is high, he doesn't deserve a Divine Weapon yet.
At most, Huo Yuhao would return Yoru as a Saint-level Weapon or Quasi-Divine Weapon.
"Well..." Huo Yuhao turned around, staring at Zephyr and two other representatives of Elwood's forces.
"From now on, I will take over Elwood. It's mine to begin with."
"But I have an offer for you guys..."
"You either get out of Elwood within 24 hours or join my force."
"Your force?" Zephyr and others couldn't help but frown.
Huo Yuhao raised his finger, "My force is called Dragon Nest, and we are not from this world. By giving you this offer, you will have a chance to see a higher world."
"You might think this world is all you got, but there are infinitely more worlds out there waiting to get explored."
"What is your answer?"
"Can we think about it first?" Zephyr returned calmly. This offer is overwhelming him.
"Me too..." Sabo couldn't choose the Revolutionary Army. After all, he wasn't the leader.
Meanwhile, Carrot immediately raised her hand high.
"I want to join, chu!"
"Where can I sign up?"
"What about you, Mihawk?" Huo Yuhao asked the former Strongest Swordsman.
Mihawk shrugged casually, "I will join you. It's not like I have much choice in this situation."
"Good. You will be the Branch Leader of Dragon Nest in Elwood." Huo Yuhao smiled faintly. "As for you, Carrot, you will be the Vice Leader."
"Yey~!" Carrot excitedly jumped. As expected, her sharp intuition wasn't wrong.
Zephyr and Sabo froze on the spots. They felt like they just missed such a massive opportunity. Well, they did.
...
Soon, everyone returned to their own places.
Huo Yuhao visited the Unrivaled Weapon Alliance with Mihawk and Carrot while the ladies were adventuring Elwood. He'd join them after a bit.
Sitting on a leather sofa, Huo Yuhao stared at Mihawk and Carrot. They are 'interesting' talents in his eyes.
Mihawk's achievement in swordsmanship is no joke.
On the other hand, Carrot possessed a faint mutated bloodline. This mutated bloodline has the potential to become a Divine Beast.
Huo Yuhao coughed, "I will formally introduce myself. My name is Huo Yuhao, and I'm the leader of the Dragon Nest."
"My homeworld is Douluo Dalu, and we cultivated Spirit Energy and Martial Souls to become a God there."
Hearing this simple introduction, Mihawk and Carrot couldn't help but get shaken. The concept of God is unknown to them, but they understood the meaning.
Huo Yuhao snapped his finger and sent Immortal Qi/Divine Energy to awaken Mihawk and Carrot's Martial Souls.
"Now, I will awaken your Martial Soul." He injected their bodies with his energy.
Mihawk and Carrot felt a warm sensation deep inside their bodies, sensing it burst out with bizarre brilliance.
"This is..." Mihawk opened his eyes, and a crimson blood creature greeted him warmly.
"WOW~!"
Meanwhile, Carrot's eyes lit up in excitement as her Martial Soul is none other than a giant carrot. In fact, this thing is as tall as herself.
[Scan Completed]
"Hmm..." Huo Yuhao squinted his eyes.
...
[Name: Dracule Mihawk/Dracule(True)]
[Race: Ostera (Lifeblood)]
[Age: 43]
[Martial Soul: Giant Blood Bat(+)]
[Cultivation: Spirit Rank 10]
[Description: One of Great Toki's Geniuses, possessing the clear heart of a swordsman and immense talent in Vampirism]
[Recommended Path: Dragon Nest's Saint Sword, Vampire Dragon Saint, the Great Vampire Sword, True Blood God, The Great Duke of Tenth Symphony]
...
[Name: Carrot]
[Race: Mink]
[Age: 16]
[Martial Soul: Jade Dragon Carrot(+)]
[Description: The Next Leader of the Mink Tribe, possessing immense talent in martial arts, lightning manipulation, and beast instinct]
[Recommended Path: Dragon Nest's No. 1 Pet, Moon Lion Goddess, the Goddess of War, Lightning Conquering Rabbit, Huo Yuhao's Concubine]
...
Huo Yuhao was unfazed by Carrot's last recommended path. He is used to this kind of thing at this point.
"With this... Dragon Nest's Tiny World Branch has formally come into business!" Huo Yuhao said with a satisfied look.