In the midst of Sunset Forest...
A great "hum" sounded, and the enormous Gate of the Undead opened quietly...
Emitting an aura of revenant, Huo Yuhao stepped out from the gateway...
After surveying the empty surroundings carefully, he murmured, "I shall sense the presence of God Position here..."
As his words fell, Huo Yuhao took out a Level Seven Defense Soul Guidance Device from his storage soul tool. Then another Level Seven Defense Soul Guidance Device, Level Six... Level Five...
Only after having arranged seven or eight defensive soul guidance devices did he feel slightly at ease...
Protective barriers started to form layers around Huo Yuhao, capable of withstanding the attacks of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast for quite some time...
He then sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes calmly...
Next, he began to activate the circulation of Soul Power within his body and continuously spread it outwards...
Everything around him seemed to be under his control, extending farther and farther away...
After nearly fifteen minutes, there was still no sign of any divine presence...
Huo Yuhao reopened his pale blue eyes and frowned, "Could it be that my method of perception is wrong? But it was this way that I sensed it last time..."
Little did he know that feeling the God Position was only possible when the Higher Realm Gods currently in possession of godhood wished for him to perceive it, and even then, there was only a slim chance...
Suddenly, the voice of the Skydream Ice Silkworm resounded in Huo Yuhao's mind, "Yuhao, don't worry, perhaps the Higher Realm Gods are testing your temperament!"
Huo Yuhao clenched his arms and said solemnly, "Brother Tianmeng... But I cannot feel the presence of the God Position at all right now, I promised you, I must achieve godhood!!!"
Sensing that Huo Yuhao's emotional fluctuations were a bit off, the Ice Emperor's cool voice also rose, "Yuhao, don't be impulsive! Since Tianmeng and I chose you, we believe you will definitely become a God, so don't put any psychological pressure on yourself!"
Were they not nervous?
Of course, that was impossible!
If Huo Yuhao failed to achieve godhood, what they faced in the end would be the complete annihilation of their souls!!
Huo Yuhao's state of mind steadied once more, "I... I understand, Brother Tianmeng, Ice Emperor, thank you..."
With that, he emptied his mind, forgetting all thoughts...
...
He didn't know how long he had been in deep meditation when the alarmed voices of the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor echoed in his mind...
"Yuhao... Yuhao!! Look..."
"Is that the legendary God?? This powerful aura, I fear with just a casual blow, could slay me at my peak..."
Startled by their voices, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes and looked ahead...
In front of him stood a handsome man covered in soft light, the aura he exuded made it impossible to discern his emotions...
He saw the man give Huo Yuhao a kind smile and said softly, "Huo Yuhao"
Huo Yuhao bowed and said, "Junior Huo Yuhao, I have seen... uh..."
He suddenly remembered that this divine being in front of him had not told him his name...
Seeing Huo Yuhao's embarrassed look, the man spoke calmly, "My name is Rong Nianbing, and I am the God of Feelings!"
Huo Yuhao quickly added, "Junior Huo Yuhao has seen Elder Rong Nianbing"
His heart was so tense at the moment, he didn't dare be the slightest bit careless!
Rong Nianbing was momentarily stunned, then chuckled, "Predecessor? You really are interesting. Worthy of being the heir I have taken notice of."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao's light blue eyes brimmed with a tinge of expectation…
The heir that had been taken notice of, which meant that he had truly been noticed by a God!
His heart couldn't help but throb with excitement, but he knew he must not reveal this joy…
Huo Yuhao once again said respectfully, "I'm flattered by your kind words, Rong Nianbing. I hardly merit such praise…"
Rong Nianbing's eyes twinkled with a cold light as he said indifferently, "There's no need to belittle yourself to suit me. You indeed are the most suitable Soul Master in the Lower Realm to inherit my God Position."
Huo Yuhao replied without a change in expression, "Yes, Rong Nianbing!"
Rong Nianbing's tone gradually became more solemn, and he spoke in a voice that only Huo Yuhao could hear clearly, "Are you willing to inherit the God Position of the God of Feelings?"
Huo Yuhao's expression froze for a moment; what did this statement mean?
Should he answer yes or no?
However, from Rong Nianbing's previous words, he could sense a disdain for lies…
After considerable deliberation, Huo Yuhao answered earnestly, "I, Huo Yuhao, am willing to inherit your godhood, Rong Nianbing!"
Rong Nianbing suddenly showed a gentle smile again, "Very well! But inheriting my God Position is not so simple," he said.
He suddenly realized that teasing his heir was quite interesting…
Seeing the smile reappear on Rong Nianbing's face, Yuhao exclaimed in astonishment, "Is this... the God of Feelings? His emotions change so swiftly…"
Rong Nianbing extended his palm, and a carving knife filled with a cold light condensed into being, its terrifying power bursting forth...
"Since you're willing to inherit my God Position, you may use this. Its name is: Sigh of the Ice and Snow Goddess, the Morning Dew Knife!"
In Yuhao's mind, the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor both exclaimed, "This is... a Divine Artifact!!!"
Rong Nianbing's Morning Dew Knife, glowing faintly, gently floated towards Huo Yuhao, and then presented itself before him...
Yuhao declared with a firm expression, "Predecessor... please take it back. It's too precious! I can't accept it!"
He understood the principle that one must not refuse a gift from an elder, but this was a Divine Artifact!!
Rong Nianbing nodded, "Your disposition is quite good, but... I can't let the other Gods say that Rong Nianbing is stingy, can I?" he said with an undeniable tone.
While Yuhao was still hesitating, the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor in his mind urged again, "Quickly take it, Yuhao! The Morning Dew Knife can greatly increase your strength! You might even be able to contend with Qian Yu!"
"That's right! Yuhao, you should also know the character of this God. Just take it!"
Yuhao pursed his thin lips and carefully took the carving knife with both hands...
He said respectfully, "Then I will accept it. I will definitely not disgrace the Sigh of the Ice and Snow Goddess, the Morning Dew Knife!"
Rong Nianbing turned around slowly, "Well! Now that I've given you what I needed to give, then... my heir, continue to work hard," he said.
As he finished speaking, his body slowly shattered into particles and dissipated into nothingness…
Yuhao watched as the former's figure vanished and tightly gripped the Morning Dew Knife in his hand, which was filled with a mighty aura, he declared firmly, "Yes! Rong Nianbing! I will definitely not fail your expectations!"
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