Chapter 145: Emergency Quest
--- Chapter 145 ---
A day and a half passed after the Underworld was "completely." conquered by Huo Yuhao. And he becomes busier than before, even with Grayfia's help.
Reforming the Realm of the Dead without changing its function is a very tough job to accomplish quickly, needing countless magecrafts, runes, and magic to erase Hades's influence over the dead soul.
Hades's Divinity of Soul is more annoying to erase than the Divinity of Death. That bastard is still irritating after his blessed end.
Of course, The Realm of the Dead couldn't be left behind without a governor or monarch, so Huo Yuhao appointed Murong Qianxue as the new leader of that place. He believed Murong Qianxue possessed a firm discipline and the ability to reform the Realm of the Dead into a better place.
Well, a better place is a long stretch because the Realm of the Dead is where sinful souls washed out their sins and karma until Heaven opened a door for them.
Anyway, Huo Yuhao finally conquered both Heaven and Hell.
"Yuhao-sama, I think you need some rest." Grayfia placed a cup of tea on the table.
Huo Yuhao looked at his lovely maid and replied, "I only stayed up for one day and a half. It's not a big deal, Fia. With my strong mind and physique, staying up late for a month won't be a problem."
"I also felt bad for dumping all the council work on you in the last four days."
Grayfia Lucifuge felt a warm sensation in her chest but firmly shook her head and returned, "No, you shouldn't feel bad. It's my job as your servant."
"Let the administration job to me, Yuhao-sama."
"Please take a nap, even for a short time."
Hearing Grayfia's rants about his health, Huo Yuhao could only wryly smile because his training routine before going to this world is so brutal compared to staying up for 1.5 days.
Even if he wanted to sleep, a brief and deep meditation to increase the potency of his Spirit Energy would be a better alternative. It's refreshing and circulates his Mental Energy efficiently.
'Well, taking a short nap won't kill me.' Huo Yuhao thought to himself.
Huo Yuhao sipped the tea made by Grayfia and walked to the couch, lying down comfortably. He remembered the Quest had given him a bountiful reward, wanting to check them before falling into his nap.
'Evo, Show me the rewards I have gained so far. Oh, and only the things I haven't touched and used.'
[Okay, Host]
[You currently possessed 32x True Evil Piece(Empress Piece), 1x Random Ancient Devil's Bloodline, 1/2 World Travelling Ticket Piece, 5x Seeds of Concept Fruit, Ashborn's Spark(Brilliant Light), and several Silver and Gold Upgrading Tickets]
[Do you want to include your loot in One Piece's World?]
'Nah, they are different from Quest's reward. Oh well, sort them out in grade and type for me, Evo.' Huo Yuhao responded while staring at the system panel.
[Name: True Evil Piece]
[Type: Binding Item/Boosting Item]
[Grade: SS+]
[Description: True Evil Piece is a perfect form of Evil Piece. It developed in the far future and bound the target into the Ruler Piece, making them loyal to their Ruler. True Evil Piece also boosted the target's base potential and strengthened their innate powers by a leap or roughly 500%]
[Of course, everything must be fair. True Evil Piece entitled subordinates to use their Ruler's energy up to 10% for their eternal servitude]
[Quantity: 32]
"Ten Percent..." Huo Yuhao mumbled, pondering the pro and cons of the True Evil Piece.
10% of his Spirit Energy is a lot, and for Title Douluo's standard, his energy seems limitless. His energy recovery speed is abnormal because of the constantly-spinning Spirit Core within his abdomen. As for the Ruler Piece, Evo automatically established it in his soul.
And Huo Yuhao decided to use it later for Huo Yun'er. She deserved to be the first because she supported him from the beginning.
[Name: Random Ancient Devil's Bloodline]
[Type: Bloodline]
[Grade: F-SSS]
[Description: Ancient Devil is a creature that is a manifestation of the opposite world. There are millions of them scattered in the vast universe, having unique lineage and abilities. Unfortunately, the Ancient Devils had extinct after the Millenium Crusade by Monster Race]
[Ancient Devil's Bloodlines rated from F to SSS Grade, with F being the lowest caste and SSS Grade being the most powerful, known as the Nox Emperor]
[However, even the Lowest Ancient Devil is considered a dangerous threat in several universes]
[Do you want to pull Random Ancient Devil's Bloodline?]
"Yes." Huo Yuhao responded with great anticipation, placing the teacup on the table near him.
[Rolling...]
[...]
[You have obtained Ancient Ink Devil's Bloodline(F)]
[Name: Ancient Ink Devil]
[Type: Ancient Devil Bloodline]
[Grade: F]
[Description: Ancient Ink Devil is a being that manipulates magical inks and wipes the world as its canvas, having the power to ruin space and time with a stroke of its brush]
"..." Huo Yuhao.
"I... What??"
"Is this even possible?"
Huo Yuhao has EX Rank luck, so he should have rolled a higher-grade bloodline without any problem. It's proven true for several years, as he could upgrade anything into better things despite the odds.
Does the EX Rank luck start to lose its effect?
He never complained at Evo for a few years, but this needs to get explained thoroughly. Well, Unless there is something special about Ancient Ink Devil's Bloodline.
Lowest grade bloodline.
Upgrade?
Huo Yuhao told Evo to show him the Ancient Ink Devil's Bloodline, and the entire room was "instantly." flooded with a black substance. ''Fuck." He felt drowned and noticed Grayfia's panicked expression before blacking out.
"Yuhao-sama!" Grayfia shouted, getting thrown out of the office. A thick liquid prevented her from entering back.
"What happened here?" Scathach teleported to Grayfia's side. Several other ladies and girls also followed her shortly after.
Grayfia Lucifuge bit her lips and explained everything to Scathach, making everyone fall into an awkward mood. Scathach frowned and called her Gae Bolg Alternative, striking the ink barrier around the office.
BAM! CLANK!
The spear bounced back.
"It's useless..." The warrior queen mumbled in confusion. "I can't break it carelessly. Even with my full power, I'm afraid to injure Huo Yuhao on the other side."
"Let me try." Qianye Ying'er placed her hand on the ink barrier and flowed her Concept of Light, but the Ink isn't related to darkness. It also bounced back her light.
Scathach and Qianye Ying'er stared at each other, coming to one viable conclusion. "We need her help." They said simultaneously.
"Her help?" Grayfia and the other ladies stared at Qianye Ying'er, waiting for an answer.
Qianye Ying'er smiled and added, "Huo Yuhao's Mother, the Dragon Nest's Mistress."
"Huo Yun'er."
...
...
Huo Yuhao sinks deeply into an unknown place, having no sense of the external sensation. He couldn't pinpoint his location, as if this entire place was a blank space.
He asked Evo where he was, but no response came from the system.
[Error]
[Error]
[Error]
[Ancient Ink Devil's Bloodline has invaded Host's body]
[Using 1 Black Gold Upgrading Ticket to increase Host's Affinity with Ancient Ink Devil Bloodline's power]
[New Spirit Ring "All-Transforming Ink." added to Host's Throne of the Beginning and the End]
[Ashborn Spark(Brilliance Light) has merged with Ashborn's Spark(Spirit Ring) and completed the Power of Shadow Monarch]
[The system has issued an emergency trial]
[All power except Darkness Manipulation, Death Manipulation, and All-Transforming Ink sealed by the system]
[Emergency Quest: Absolute Fortification of Onyx Brush World]
[Objective: Defend the Castle from Endless Monster Horde and slaughter every single enemy(0/100.000.000.001]
[Reward: Exclusive Item: Onyx Brush(F/Sealed), Ancient Ink Devil's Memory, and 1 Platinum Upgrading Ticket]
[Limitation: Host's Cultivation limited to Spirit Emperor(beginning), Upgrade Sealed, some items will be locked]
[Penalty: Upgrade Feature sealed for one year]
[Time Limit: Null]
[Warning! You can't reject the Emergency Quest]
[Replicating the Millennium Crusade in...]
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Huo Yuhao opened his eyes and felt the burdensome gravity on his shoulder, seeing a wide yet vast plain of land before his eyes. He breathed in and out, calming himself.
[Temporary Status Window added]
[Name: Theomars von Admante(Huo Yuhao)]
[Age: 18(13)]
[Race: Ancient Ink Devil(Low)]
[Martial Soul: None]
[Cultivation: Sixth Class Devil Warrior/Spirit Emperor(Level 69)]
[Description: Seventh Young Master of Admante Family, the Banished Child]
Huo Yuhao frowned and turned around, finding an unfamiliar room decorated with a fictional medieval setting. He walked to the tall mirror and saw his current appearance.
Huo Yuhao saw a healthy-looking young man with short black hair and brown eyes. This guy has no unique features besides a cut scar on his left eyebrow. The cut is glowing with a red hue.
"Where the hell am I?" Huo Yuhao mumbled while trying to use his Observation Haki. Since it's not power and more of a technique he honed strictly for seven years, he could still use it freely.
It also applies to Universal Breathing Technique, Extreme Lightning Mirage, and other techniques he learned under Scathach's teaching.
Huo Yuhao's spiritual sense expanded and reached out of this room, covering the castle and the land before it. He was surprised to find only a handful of people(devils) living in this place.
[You're at Titania Bolos, Host] Evo answered monotonously.
[Small Star in the distant universe, one day before Apocalypse/Millenium Crusade executed by the Monster Race]
[The system required finishing the Emergency Quest to absorb Ancient Ink Devil's Bloodline. Think about it like Naga's Legacy Trial, but more in-depth]
[Current Progress: Bloodline Assimilation(1%)]
"Young master Theo!" A surprised shout comes from behind. It was an old-looking butler with a long yet stylish mustache.
Huo Yuhao tilted his head and responded, "Who are you?"
The butler was stunned for a second and suddenly cried, "Oh, Tania(God)! Why are you so cruel?"
"At first, you took Young Master's health! Now even his memory is taken from him!!"
Huo Yuhao sighed and commented, "Calm down, please. Care to explain what happened to this place and me?"
"O-Okay." The butler wiped his tears, leaving Huo Yuhao speechless.
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