Although Luo Sanpao could still continue evolving—
By using the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff to repeatedly reverse-feed the bloodline essence of light-attribute dragon-type Spirit Beasts into Luo Sanpao's body,
And letting Luo Sanpao's Golden Holy Dragon bloodline continue devouring them—
Eventually, it would evolve into a true Golden Holy Dragon!
But after communicating with the Skydream Iceworm—
Ye Yu confirmed his earlier suspicion.
Because his third ice-attribute Martial Soul prototype came from the Skydream Iceworm, a combination of ice and spiritual attributes—
With ice as its core structure—
If Luo Sanpao were to fully evolve into a complete Golden Holy Dragon Martial Soul, and Ye Yu then used the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff to devour that Martial Soul essence,
Then reverse-fed it into his own body for the third Martial Soul prototype to absorb—
It could very likely lead to conflict in dominance.
The ice and light attributes of the third Martial Soul prototype would clash for supremacy—
Potentially causing the entire third Martial Soul to collapse.
That was something Ye Yu absolutely could not allow.
So in the end, Ye Yu decided—
He would not allow Luo Sanpao to evolve into a full Golden Holy Dragon.
He would cultivate it to only 60% or 70% completion, and then "kill the donkey after it finished grinding the millstone"—
Devour the Golden Holy Dragon Martial Soul essence within Luo Sanpao.
Afterward, he would travel to the Extreme North and seek out the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion — the Ice Empress,
Using her as the finalized form for his third ice-attribute Martial Soul prototype.
When the third Martial Soul merged with the Ice Empress's essence, transforming into the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion Martial Soul—
Ye Yu would then inject the Golden Holy Dragon Martial Soul essence into it.
Letting the third Martial Soul prototype fuse with both.
This way, he could obtain an Ice Jade Empress Scorpion Martial Soul with Golden Holy Dragon bloodline.
Ye Yu wasn't worried about any conflict between the two Martial Soul essence.
First of all—ice and light attributes do not conflict.
They can coexist harmoniously.
Second, considering the compatibility of dragon bloodlines—
In the Douluo Continent, there already exist insect-type Spirit Beasts with dragon bloodlines.
So, producing an Ice Jade Empress Scorpion Martial Soul infused with Golden Holy Dragon bloodline was entirely feasible!
"Lord Ye Yu, where are we going next?"
Within the inner region of the Star Dou Forest—
Yu Xiaogang looked at his Martial Soul, Luo Sanpao, which had already evolved into a golden-scaled, winged, horned dragon, roughly the size of a calf.
Its body was already mostly transformed into the Golden Holy Dragon's form—
Only the limbs and neck remained partially unevolved.
Yu Xiaogang was beyond excited, eager to continue hunting light-attribute dragon-type Spirit Beasts to complete Luo Sanpao's full evolution.
"No rush."
"It's getting dark. Let's make camp first."
Ye Yu responded calmly, unhurried.
"Grandmaster Yu, recall Luo Sanpao back into your body."
Hearing that, Yu Xiaogang was a little disappointed.
But right now, he was relying on Ye Yu.
So he didn't dare complain. Forcing a stiff smile, he nodded:
"Yes, Lord Ye Yu."
Then, he retracted the Martial Soul — Luo Sanpao — back into his body.
But just as Yu Xiaogang did so—
Ye Yu suddenly activated the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff still parasitized within Yu Xiaogang's body.
He immediately drained all of Yu Xiaogang's physical strength and Spirit Power through it.
In an instant, Yu Xiaogang felt his strength completely vanish, his limbs weak and numb—
And he collapsed to the ground.
"L-Lord Ye Yu, w-what… what are you doing…?"
Looking at Ye Yu, Yu Xiaogang was both shocked and enraged, barely managing to speak.
"Oh, nothing."
Ye Yu gave a faint smile and replied:
"Just something that requires your cooperation, that's all."
As he finished speaking, Ye Yu once again manipulated the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff inside Yu Xiaogang.
Its tendrils extended straight toward Yu Xiaogang's brain—
Piercing into the Mud Pill Palace, the core of his spiritual sea.
At the same time, Ye Yu released his spiritual power, surging into Yu Xiaogang's spiritual sea.
Under the lock and guidance of Ye Yu's spiritual force—
The External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff burrowed directly into Yu Xiaogang's spiritual sea, and began to forcibly devour the Martial Soul essence of Luo Sanpao within.
As the Martial Soul was devoured—
Yu Xiaogang let out a bloodcurdling scream, flailing and convulsing in pain on the ground.
"Y-Ye Yu… You despicable… shameless… liar!!"
"You'll… you'll pay for this!!"
But Ye Yu only curled his lips into a mocking grin and laughed coldly.
"Pay?"
"To friends and those without enmity, I always keep my word."
"But to enemies? If I treated them the same, I'd be a fool."
"Too bad you and I—have irreconcilable hatred!"
"You looked down on me with those dog eyes!"
Ye Yu sneered with contempt:
"Back then in Nuoding City, if you'd just shown an ounce of decency, and not looked down on me so much…"
"If you had just extended a little help instead of trying to morally manipulate me, trying to leech off me without offering anything in return…"
"I would have repaid a single drop of kindness with a whole spring—"
"And helped you evolve Luo Sanpao into a full Golden Holy Dragon!"
"But unfortunately, you didn't."
"So now—don't blame the world for the bitter fruit of your own evil deeds!"
"Oh, right—"
As if suddenly remembering something, Ye Yu's face twisted into a devilish smile.
"I forgot to tell you…"
"The one who destroyed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…"
"Was me."
"Your father, Yu Yuanzhen, must have heard that I'd discovered a method to evolve Martial Souls."
"While I was training outside, he ambushed me, trying to force the secret out of me."
"But unfortunately—I'd been hiding my strength all along."
"Even your father wasn't a match for me!"
"After killing him, I thought—why leave the roots when I've cut the weeds?"
"So I decided to wipe out your entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Now—I'll send you to join them."
What!!
It was Ye Yu!?
The one who destroyed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—
Who leveled it into rubble, sinking it beneath the earth—
Was actually Ye Yu!?
Yu Xiaogang, lying helpless on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes wide. Blood vessels burst as his eyes turned crimson.
His heart filled with bottomless hatred and fury, he let out a feral, screeching cry.
"It was you!!"
"IT WAS YOU!!"
But before Yu Xiaogang could unleash the torrent of rage and hatred surging in his heart—
Ye Yu simply sneered and activated the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff still lodged in Yu Xiaogang's body.
And began to devour his flesh and blood.
In an instant, Yu Xiaogang's body convulsed violently, his eyes bulging as if they would burst from their sockets.
His mouth gaped wide as his body spasmed uncontrollably in agonizing torment—
As the Spirit Bone devoured his flesh, bit by bit.
His body twisted in unbearable pain.
Until finally—
He was reduced to a shrunken, skin-wrapped skeleton.
Yu Xiaogang — dead.
After killing Yu Xiaogang—
Ye Yu extracted the External Spirit Bone – Demon Willow Fluff that had parasitized him.
Then, conjuring a ball of flame in his palm—
He hurled it onto the shriveled corpse.
Instantly, the blaze ignited the body—
Burning it in a roaring inferno.
Under the intense fire,
Yu Xiaogang's corpse — drained of all life force — quickly turned to ash.
On the Douluo Continent, one of the true sources of misfortune and calamity, the source of all evil — Yu Xiaogang—
Was thus completely and utterly erased.
With no one knowing the truth.
Then—
Ye Yu turned and transformed into a bolt of lightning, rising into the sky once more.
He sped swiftly northward—
His destination: The Extreme North!