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--- Chapter 360 ---
Huo Yuhao floated in the sky with a helpless look. He stared at the nearly destroyed Tiny World and noticed a faint divine power recovering every damage done to it earlier.
Is this the power of that black-robed man?
"What was that, Evo?" Huo Yuhao couldn't help but ask.
[...]
[I honestly didn't expect you to meet a being like that, Host]
"What being?"
[The Great Omniversal Will's Chosen]
[In short, he was one of the strongest beings in the Great Omniversal Order due to being favored by the Great Omniversal Will alone]
[You have fought him, so you must have noticed you can't gain any advantage most of the time. His very power synergizes with the Great Omniversal Order, which indicates 1st Tier Powerhouse and only those from the same grade could put a dent in his defense]
"Wait, does that mean my new powers have the potential to reach 1st Tier?" Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up.
[Potentially, Yes]
[Even though the incarnation has less than 0.00001% of his power, I'm surprised you can defeat that man's incarnation]
"What? Don't tell me you didn't have hope for me earlier?"
[Well...]
[I can't lie, so yes]
[The difference in strength is just too big, Host. Even though I know you can make a miracle, that so-called miracle means nothing to 1st Tier Powerhouse]
[I wanted to escape with you, but I got shut down too fast before I could even use Emergency Protocol]
[But looking at the good side. Your God of Fortune's power and Bloodline has reached a new realm. As the mysterious man said, all you need to do now is perfect those new powers]
"..." Huo Yuhao was speechless. After being with Evo for years, this was the only time it was so unreliable.
Evo was one with Huo Yuhao, which means it could read his mind.
[I can't help it, Host]
[I was nervous the whole time seeing you fight the mysterious man]
[I'm far weaker than him]
[Not to mention, I still have to rely on you to reach 1st Tier]
Huo Yuhao sighed, "Whatever. I'm not judging you or anything. It seems you also developed more emotions after being shut down."
[That I don't know]
[I don't notice any change in my mainframe. Everything looks and feels normal. Maybe I developed more emotions on my own after fearing losing you, Host]
Huo Yuhao looked down at his palm and saw a few balls of light gifted by Batman earlier. Evo scanned them for him, and the information revealed one after another.
His eyes flashed with disbelief.
"What the..."
"So, he killed the Phantom Emperor?"
[Phantom Emperor's Corpse (SSS) 1x]
[Phantom Emperor's Spiritual Core (SSS) 1x]
[Phantom Emperor's Beating Red Heart (SSS) 1x]
[Unknown Dragon's Source (Gradeless) 1x]
[Astral Soul: Fate-Connecting Thread (Gradeless) 1x]
[Broken Wood Fragment (Gradeless) 1x]
[Woven Starry Sea Gloves (Gradeless) 1x]
Huo Yuhao stared at the list of items with a stumped look. Besides the Phantom Emperor's loot, everything else is unlike anything he had seen after getting to this world.
Gradeless is definitely above EXXX Grade. It's just that Evo couldn't determine its value yet.
Usually, it means two things. Huo Yuhao's realm was too low, or Evo's 3rd Grade Authority of the Great Omniversal Order wasn't enough.
Seeing the list, it is easily both.
Huo Yuhao ignored the Phantom Lord's loot and checked the mysterious man's gifts. That man sure is generous for giving him many things to pass a test.
[Name: Unknown Dragon's Source]
[Type: Source/Spirit]
[Grade: Gradeless]
[Innate Trait: Ancestral Dragon God]
[Description: The Source of Unknown Dragon, possessing a trace of godly righteousness and evil. Fusing with this Source might bring unimaginable results!]
...
[Name: Fate-Connecting Thread]
[Type: Astral Soul]
[Grade: Gradeless]
[Innate Trait: Fate-Altering]
[Description: This Astral Soul was born outside the Nine Heavenly Layers of Constellation Realm. It was part of something greater, and those with it can alter their fate permanently. Use it with caution]
...
[Name: Broken Wood Fragment]
[Type: Divine Weapon (Incomplete)]
[Grade: Gradeless]
[Innate Trait: The 'Strongest' Sword]
[Description: The remaining core of Mysterious Man's Incarnation, which contained a boundless sword intent. It has priceless value for those who walked the path of swordsmanship]
...
[Name: Woven Starry Sea Gloves]
[Type: Primordial Artifact]
[Grade: Gradeless]
[Innate Trait: Unknown (Locked)]
[Ability: Star Plucking, River Stirring, Vairocana (Partially Sealed)]
[Description: Gloves made with Strange Threads and Endless Mother's love for her only son. To protect and liberate the wearer from worrisome threats]
...
Huo Yuhao blinked in surprise and stared at the Woven Starry Sea Gloves with a complex emotion. The gloves are fingerless and made of unknown, silverish-blue color silk.
The gloves fit perfectly on his hands, giving him a sense of coolness yet a warm sensation. The comfort wasn't the only point of these gloves.
He could feel his power increasing alarmingly but also limited in some aspects.
Yes, as if they are training him to use his newfound powers.
Huo Yuhao sighed, "He's right. I'm not ready for that stage yet."
"Oh, well. I'd have to say thank you for giving me these gloves."
"I hope we can meet again, Batman."
Although the other gifts were just as precious as the Woven Starry Sea Gloves, they didn't hold much sentimental value compared to the latter.
While wearing the gloves, Huo Yuhao could see a faint silhouette of a woman. She was someone who he held dear in his heart despite not being able to meet or recognize her appearance for years.
"Yuhao-sama! Are you okay?" Rossweisse and others approached Huo Yuhao with worried looks.
Huo Yuhao smiled at them, "I'm fine. Just a little bit tired."
"The man earlier..." Huang Qiu'er couldn't help but ask.
Huo Yuhao glanced at her and replied calmly, "He's an acquaintance, but you're not ready to know about him yet."
'Even I'm not ready.' He thought to himself.
"Anyway, he's not here for harm. He only wanted to test me."
"Test you, more like beating you up, Papa," Helena complained because she didn't like seeing Huo Yuhao get injured. "That guy is a baddie!"
Huo Yuhao coughed wryly, "Hey, I defeated him, okay? Don't make it like I was struggling for my life."
Huo Yuhao pushed his potential to the limit earlier. He faced many life-and-death situations in that battle, but all that was worth it to awaken his new powers.
But Helena made it sound like he was getting bullied.
Well, he did, but wouldn't admit it.
A man must have pride.
"Anyway, our mission in this timeline is practically over. The man also has killed the Phantom Emperor for us." Huo Yuhao added casually, brushing off the fact the girls stared at him with fiery curiosity.
Robin, Raikou, and Kuina wanted to ask something. However, they quickly shook their heads because Huo Yuhao was right.
All that matters is that their mission is 'already' completed.
They have protected this sacred timeline.
"Wait, what happened to the forbidden beast?" Huo Yuhao couldn't find the Great Fang Matter Beast anywhere.
Oceana, the Spirit of Tiny World, gave him a 'Are you serious' look and bitterly said, "You accidentally killed it. You might be unaware of it, but your clash with the mysterious man practically killed every living being outside Loguetown."
"What?" Huo Yuhao was shocked. He's completely focused and didn't notice this.
Oceana shook her head gently and continued, "Fortunately, a miraculous force that revived everyone back. Everything should return to normal in five minutes or so."
"Next time, please fight somewhere else, Yuhao-sama."
"Tiny World couldn't handle your power..."
"If this happens again, I don't think I can handle it, physically and mentally."
Oceana knew Huo Yuhao was strong. But only this time, she knew her world was narrow like a frog at the bottom of a well.
"Okay..." Huo Yuhao nodded in understanding.
He felt somewhat bad for messing things up.