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Cry~
Right after Tang Zhen narrowly escaped with his life, the black-robed elder not far behind him suddenly let out a piercing screech. His body twisted violently and transformed into a Heaven Demon Phoenix barely ten meters in size.
With a powerful beat of his wings, he finally managed to break free from that horrifying suction force, then shot out in a panic—only to crash heavily into the corridor wall outside.
Following right behind him was Qiong Tian Zun. Just as he was about to escape, a strange, invisible spatial force suddenly materialized before him, blocking his way.
"Damn it!" Qiong Tian Zun's hair stood on end, a chill shooting down his spine. Without time to think, he poured his Dou Qi out wildly, trying to smash through the obstruction.
But it was as though he'd sunk into a swamp—while he eventually forced his way through, he was delayed for a single instant. That single instant was fatal.
The suction force immediately locked onto him, dragging Qiong Tian Zun backward at terrifying speed. No matter how violently he struggled, it was all in vain.
"No—Wei Yang!"
Qiong Tian Zun let out a sharp, desperate roar as his body began to swell, on the verge of self-destruction. A faintly translucent soul form shot out from his body, but it was already too late. As the black ring of light expanded over him, everything was reduced to nothing, utterly erased.
Pfft~
Outside the great hall, everyone stared in horror as the strange black light continued spreading within. Thankfully, when it reached the edge of the plaza, it finally began to slow…then, before countless fearful gazes, it gradually faded away.
With it vanished the many Dou Zun experts who had been trapped inside. Of the nearly twenty Dou Zun who had entered, only a few had survived—Wei Yang, Xiao Yan, Tang Zhen, the black-robed elder, and a handful of others.
Originally, even Qiong Tian Zun might have made it out alive—but…everyone's gazes turned toward Wei Yang, filled with suspicion and unease.
"Hm?" Wei Yang swept his gaze across them, frowning. "That old ghost's fate had nothing to do with me. He was just unlucky."
Hearing that, several people quickly turned their heads away, while others simply turned and left outright.
Unlucky? Yeah, right!
This whole incident was a disaster. So many Dou Zun had died all at once—after this, the entire Central Plains would probably be shaken to its core. This so-called Ancient Ruin… was a death trap.
The outcome was simply too tragic. In just the blink of an eye, nearly twenty Dou Zun had perished vanishing without a sound, not even a wisp of aura left behind. Many people trembled inwardly, their hearts pounding in fear.
"Let's go!" The black-robed elder was drenched in cold sweat.
Without another word, he gathered the members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan and quickly withdrew.
Staying here any longer would be courting death—who knew if that bastard Wei Yang might turn his hand against him next? After all, if he could scheme even against Qiong Tian Zun, what was one more?
As for that Dou Sheng skeleton… whoever wanted to deal with it could go right ahead. He was done.
When the black light finally vanished, a massive crater—hundreds of meters wide—appeared before everyone's eyes. The once-grand, towering hall was now completely gone—not even a trace remained.
Hiss~
Wei Yang and the others couldn't help but gasp in unison. That great hall had clearly been constructed from some extraordinary material—after all, it had withstood so many fierce battles between high-level powerhouses without collapsing.
Yet now, it had vanished in the blink of an eye. Completely gone—without leaving a single mark behind!
Gulp~
Xiao Yan swallowed hard, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Just moments ago, he had truly felt the breath of death upon him. That black ring of light had effortlessly wiped out more than a dozen Dou Zun—including Qiong Tian Zun—right before their eyes.
Everything it touched had been silently erased.
After taking several deep breaths, everyone finally managed to calm the pounding in their chests. Their gazes all turned toward the center of the vast pit. There, floating in midair, was a white jade-like skeleton—motionless and silent.
The red glow that had once flickered in its eye sockets was now completely gone. Clearly, the remnant soul imprint left behind by that Dou Sheng had finally dissipated entirely. What remained—was the Dou Sheng's skeleton, and the Heaven Grade Dou Technique sealed within it!
Whoosh!
Wei Yang's figure blurred into motion, transforming into a streak of light that shot straight toward the Dou Sheng's skeleton suspended above the pit.
Tang Zhen frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with uncertainty, before finally exhaling softly—
and staying still.
Xiao Yan and Ah Da, who had been secretly on guard, both smiled faintly when they saw this. Tang Zhen knew his place — that was for the best. No need for anyone to tear off their masks and make things ugly.
This Dou Sheng skeleton was crucial for Yao Lao's resurrection. There was no way it could be shared. Sweeping his gaze around, Xiao Yan noticed the few dozen people who still hadn't left. They stood far off, watching from a distance, but no one dared step forward to fight for it.
Whoosh!
Wei Yang's figure flickered several times, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared before the skeleton. His palm extended out into the air toward it.
Buzz~
The space around the skeleton instantly collapsed inward, forming a sunken spatial cage. Yet the skeleton, trapped within the collapsing space, didn't react in the slightest. Seeing this, Wei Yang nodded to himself. With a thought, he directly pulled the skeleton into his grasp.
The moment it touched his hand, it felt cool and smooth, like holding a piece of top-grade jade. In fact, the strength and toughness of this bone were far beyond that of ordinary jade — even a Dou Zun's attacks couldn't harm it in the slightest.
Despite its size, the skeleton didn't feel heavy at all. It was oddly light, as though it completely defied the laws of energy density.
At such close range, he could clearly see strange, naturally formed patterns etched across the bone's surface. Faint, glowing veins of light pulsed along those markings, giving it a mysterious and divine aura.
Lifting the skeleton up, Wei Yang's eyes quickly swept over it — and on three ribs along the abdomen, he noticed they were covered in countless tiny characters. Those peculiar runes shimmered faintly, as if alive, writhing ever so slightly under the surface.
Staring at the bone in his hand, Wei Yang narrowed his eyes. His perception spread out, wrapping around the skeleton, scanning it carefully from top to bottom. After confirming there was no danger left within it, he paused for a moment in thought.
Whoosh!
A mass of black flame surged up from his palm, interwoven with countless tiny arcs of lightning that crackled and danced across the bone's surface.
Under the light of the black fire and the flickering lightning — combined with the skeleton's naturally jade-white hue — it almost appeared translucent. Through the faint translucence, he could vaguely see a liquid-like substance quietly flowing within the bones.
"This is... Dou Sheng Essence!"
Seeing the mysterious liquid inside, Wei Yang's hand trembled slightly, his gaze deepening.
These marrow essences contained the profound mysteries of the Dou Sheng realm.
Thoughts flashed rapidly through his mind. With a swift motion of his other hand, he formed a series of seals, and moments later, the skeleton was sealed within a spatial sphere, which he then stored away with a flip of his hand.
Huff~
Once everything was done, Wei Yang exhaled softly, the corner of his mouth lifting into a faint smile. The skeleton was safely in his possession — no accidents, no surprises. Turning around, he flew back toward the edge of the deep pit.
Whoosh!
Landing at the plaza's edge, Wei Yang's figure appeared before everyone. Xiao Yan and the others came up, faces full of joy. Wei Yang smiled back at them.
This expedition into the ruins had truly been bountiful. They had obtained the Soul Infant Fruit. Also, the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. Now, a complete Dou Sheng skeleton — along with a Heaven Grade Dou Technique: Great Heaven Creation Palm.
With all that, they were undoubtedly the biggest winners of this entire Ancient Ruins exploration.
Xiao Yan's gaze burned with anticipation, his fingers itching slightly. If it weren't for the current situation, he would've loved to study that Heaven Grade Dou Technique right on the spot. But no rush — there'd be plenty of time to study it once they got back.
"Congratulations, Mister Wei," Tang Zhen said with a broad, beaming smile as he walked over.
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