Chapter One: The Youth with Spiritual Eyes (I)

After the collision of the two continents, war immediately broke out. The three major nations on Douluo Continent, united in a common cause, mobilized a coalition army. After nearly twenty years of warfare, they finally defeated the Sun-Moon Empire, thereby unifying the continent under the name Douluo. The name Sun-Moon Continent ceased to exist, leaving only the Sun-Moon Empire on Douluo Continent

Gently closing the back door of the duke's residence, the young man quickly took a few steps forward before suddenly stopping, turning back to look at the duke's residence. A deep hatred was evident in his deep blue eyes.

The Douluo Continent experienced frequent conflicts due to the collision with the Sun and Moon Continent, which drifted from the Western Sea over four thousand years ago, resulting in a significant increase in land area

Huo Yuhao's mother was the personal maid of the duke, having grown up alongside him. A personal maid exists primarily to serve her master. Twelve years ago, on a certain night, Huo Yuhao quietly appeared in his mother's womb

The higher the rank of a Soul Master, the more powerful their abilities become. Upon reaching the highest level of Title Douluo, they possess terrifying strength that is almost capable of moving mountains and filling seas, as well as altering the course of stars.

The Tiandou Empire ultimately split into the Tiandun Empire and the Douling Empire due to the inertia of several major kingdoms at that time.

The continent of Sun and Moon from the West is vast and resource-rich, slightly smaller than Douluo Continent, but it consists of only one country, known as the Sun and Moon Empire

Soul Masters are divided into nine ranks, from lowest to highest: Soul Scholar, Soul Master, Grand Soul Master, Soul Honored, Soul Sect, Soul King, Soul Emperor, Soul Saint, Soul Douluo, and Title Douluo

Mother, may your spirit in heaven watch over me. No matter how much effort I put in, there will come a day when I will return and trample everything here underfoot. From now on, I will take your surname and change my name to Huo, Huo Yuhao.

After saying this, he took another deep look at the Duke's residence, turned around, and left without hesitation

Huo Yuhao's mother grew up alongside the duke from a young age and was favored by him, which made her a target of jealousy from the duchess. Consequently, she became the primary target. The duchess used the excuse of Huo Yuhao's mother suffering from a contagious disease to drive them to live in the woodshed behind the servants' quarters. Furthermore, she cut off all their financial support. At that time, Huo Yuhao was only two years old

Martial Soul is the ability that every individual possesses in the Douluo Continent. Although the Sun Moon Empire's development direction differs from that of the other three nations, Martial Soul remains fundamental.

The duke spent little time in his residence due to frequently stepping onto the battlefield. Under the deliberate concealment of the duchess, Huo Yuhao and his mother gradually became forgotten by him. When the duke inquired, the duchess merely stated that Huo Yuhao's mother was suffering from a serious illness

Ten months of pregnancy, one day of birth

He did not head towards the direction of Xingluo City in the southeast of the Duke's residence, but instead ran northward. His small figure gradually receded under the intense midday sunlight. Although he was slight of build, he did not give off the slightest impression of helplessness as he departed.

The hardships of life gradually caused the already fragile health of Huo Yuhao's mother to deteriorate, especially with the occasional oppression from the servants under the Duchess. Finally, when he was ten years old, she fell seriously ill and passed away unexpectedly

This vast estate, covering an area of over 3,000 acres, does not belong to any city, but is situated fifty miles northwest of the capital, Xingluo City, of the Xingluo Empire. This indicates the esteemed status of the estate's owner within the Xingluo Empire.

However, although the Sun and Moon Empire was defeated, it was not completely invaded. Relying on its own advantages and the contradictions among the three major empires on the original Douluo Continent, a stalemate yet stable situation gradually formed in all directions. Nevertheless, wars continued to occur year after year

Ten thousand years ago, the Douluo Continent originally had only two nations, the Heaven Dou and the Star Luo. However, today, ten thousand years later, the original Douluo Continent has transformed into three nations. Among them, the Star Luo Empire still exists, but the royal family has changed hands. Fortunately, they have subdued all the kingdoms within the country at that time, unifying the Star Luo and establishing it as the strongest force.

Everything was supposed to proceed smoothly, but who would have known that disaster would soon strike

Huo Yuhao's mother raised him with great hardship and care. At the age of six, he underwent his martial soul awakening in the mansion.

Mother... the image of my mother's reluctant and unwilling expression at the time of her passing unconsciously resurfaced in my mind, causing Huo Yuhao to clench his teeth tightly

Every individual is born with a martial soul, which can be awakened at the age of six. The martial soul can take any form, such as tools, animals, and so on. Martial souls related to movement and physical objects are generally referred to as beast martial souls. Apart from beast martial souls, other types of martial souls are collectively known as tool martial souls. Of course, there are also some special variant martial souls that are exceptions.

From a distance, the mist hung thickly, and the brick kilns appeared as if carved from a single block. The area was so vast that it seemed to stretch endlessly. On the grand entrance archway, towering five zhang high, were the three large characters "Duke's Mansion".

What a grand palace-like structure, with its golden glazed tiles shining brilliantly under the sunlight. The palace's golden dome and red doors, along with this antique style, evoke a sense of solemnity in the observer

Regardless of his mother's identity, he is ultimately the son of a duke. Although his treatment within the estate is not particularly good, it is also not too bad. His mother no longer serves as a maid; with her son’s status, she has her own small courtyard.

At this moment, the sun is at its zenith, and the bright sunlight spills over the glistening glazed tiles, casting a dazzling golden hue over the entire duke's residence, which can even be faintly seen from the ramparts of Starfall City

In every direction from the Duke's residence, there are wide official roads. As Huo Yuhao ran forward, his eyes gradually turned red.

I must be strong and resilient. My mother taught me that one can only rely on oneself; only by being strong can one live better.

Scenes from his memories continuously flashed through Huo Yuhao's mind since he could remember

After the awakening of the martial soul, only a small portion of individuals will possess a special power known as soul power. Only those who have soul power at the time of awakening can cultivate into the most noble profession on the Douluo Continent, the Soul Master

The Duke represents the Starry Empire in external conflicts, while all domestic affairs are managed by the Duchess. The Duchess has two sons and one daughter, and she suppresses all factors that may potentially affect her children. The situation is more manageable when the Duke is at home; however, once he departs, the household becomes the Duchess's domain. She is also the most favored young daughter of the current Emperor of the Starry Empire. The Duke's presence makes things somewhat easier, but once he leaves, the household is entirely under the Duchess's control. She is indeed the most cherished young daughter of the current Emperor of the Starry Empire.

He was a boy who appeared to be around eleven or twelve years old. His build was proportionate and moderate, dressed in simple, clean gray cloth garments, and carrying a small bundle on his back. His short black hair looked neat and tidy. On his handsome young face, there was an expression of determination that surpassed that of his peers

The back door on the north side of the duke's residence opened quietly, and a slender figure stealthily slipped out.