Dugu Bo's spiritual power entered Yun Yibai's Spiritual Sea.
After Dugu Bo's consciousness entered Yun Yibai's Spiritual Sea, he clicked his tongue in astonishment, saying, "This kid's spiritual power is already at the level of a Soul Emperor. No wonder he could absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring at the fourth soul ring."
"Is it that one?!" Dugu Bo's consciousness narrowed his eyes slightly.
The fragment of bone didn't show any intention of hiding. It floated openly above Yun Yibai's Spiritual Sea, glowing brightly.
Dugu Bo's consciousness quickly approached the fragment of bone. "Let me see what kind of thing you are! Daring to target my granddaughter-in-law."
But just as Dugu Bo's consciousness reached the fragment of bone, the nine-colored light once again flashed brightly.
As Dugu Bo's consciousness neared the fragment of bone, he was suddenly met by a strong barrier of nine-colored light. This light seemed to have its consciousness, not only blocking his further investigation but also subtly carrying a warning.
Dugu Bo even felt as though he heard the sound of a dragon's roar.
"Hmph, interesting." Dugu Bo snorted coldly. Although he had the spiritual power of a Title Douluo, he didn't dare to be careless in the face of this unknown force. Moreover, this gentle force seemed to hold no ill will toward Yun Yibai. It even actively warned against outsiders, showing a protective intent.
The dragon's roar that had just sounded made him roughly understand what the fragment of bone might be.
"You brat, the fragment of bone in your Spiritual Sea is no ordinary thing." Dugu Bo withdrew his consciousness and said to Yun Yibai.
Yun Yibai's heart shook upon hearing this. He had long known that there was a mysterious fragment of bone in his Spiritual Sea, but he had no idea where it came from or what its purpose was. Hearing Dugu Bo's words now confirmed his suspicions—it was not an ordinary piece.
"Senior Dugu, do you know where this fragment of bone comes from?" Yun Yibai respectfully asked. Ever since Dugu Bo took the position of Pavilion Elder at Wuji Academy, Yun Yibai had started calling him that.
Dugu Bo shook his head. "I don't know its specific origin, but I can be sure of one thing—this fragment comes from a true dragon, and it means you no harm."
"Perhaps this fragment is a piece from the head soul bone of some true dragon."
"Head soul bone?!!" Dugu Yan was startled, covering her mouth in surprise.
"Just the fragment can be absorbed? I think this original head soul bone is very likely over one hundred thousand years old." Dugu Bo said seriously.
"You brat is lucky to have obtained this fragment. A hundred thousand-year-old head soul bone fragment might even be better than an ordinary ten-thousand-year-old head soul bone." Dugu Bo couldn't help but think back to the earlier scene. He felt his guess wasn't wrong.
"So, does this mean that the head soul bone for the championship reward can't be absorbed by Yun Yibai?" Dugu Yan asked worriedly. She wanted to leave this good item for Yun Yibai, especially since she already had a 40,000-year-old Zhu Qing Ice Toad soul bone.
"Yan Yan, do you think that kid still needs that head soul bone?" Dugu Bo asked, slightly exasperated.
"If he can collect all the pieces of this suspected hundred-thousand-year-old true dragon head soul bone, it will be far more valuable than a regular ten-thousand-year-old head soul bone."
"Anyway, that head soul bone provided by the Wuhun Temple for the championship is something he can't use." Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Yan with a bit of helplessness. This cabbage of mine…
Fortunately, Yun Yibai's words afterward seemed to satisfy Dugu Bo somewhat.
"Don't worry, the championship will be ours, and the soul bone will be ours as well. Since I can't use it, I'll give it to Yan Yan. I believe that with this head soul bone, Yan Yan's strength will rise significantly. In this chaotic era, only strong power is the foundation for survival." Yun Yibai said nonchalantly.
Yun Yibai now felt as if he were collecting Dragon Balls—searching all over the world, and once he gathered them all, he could make a wish and obtain a hundred-thousand-year-old head soul bone.
Yun Yibai's recognition of this fragment of bone was entirely because he had soaked in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye and consumed two immortal-grade herbs—the Fire Apricot Jelly Vegetables and Eight-Star Profound Ice Grass, which grew on the dragon veins.
From his memories, this fragment came from the ancient dragon clan during the war period, but which specific dragon soul beast it came from was unclear. In any case, this fragment was activated by Yun Yibai's intense dragon bloodline.
"Oh, by the way, Senior Dugu, this is a storage soul tool ring that Yan Yan and I just acquired from the Black Market at Tianjian Mountain. It's suspected to have been found in the ruins of an ancient sect." Yun Yibai said.
"But when I tried to probe it with my soul power, I was blocked by some force." As he spoke, Yun Yibai took out the storage soul ring.
"With your current spiritual power, you can't break through this block? Interesting!" Dugu Bo took the storage soul ring from Yun Yibai.
His knowledge was far greater than Yun Yibai's. For ordinary storage soul tools, soul power was sufficient to use them. However, there were exceptions—some powerful old-timers had placed soul or spiritual power seals on such tools, sometimes with both seals combined.
Such seals could only be broken by soul masters with a certain level of strength.
This method was also used by sects in ancient times to protect important items.
"Let me have a look!" The ring floated in Dugu Bo's hand, controlled by his soul power.
"Hmm, there is indeed a seal here, hehe, it's a spiritual power seal. Looks like there's something good inside!" Dugu Bo chuckled lightly.
"However, the previous owner of this ring isn't worth considering in front of me!" A green light flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, and a powerful spiritual pressure emanated from him.
"Break for me!"
Crack crack~
Yun Yibai and Dugu Yan seemed to hear the sound of an invisible break.
"All done!" The storage soul ring landed in Dugu Bo's hand, and he tossed it to Yun Yibai.
Yun Yibai caught it smoothly. "Thank you, Senior Dugu!"
"Hmph!" Dugu Bo gave a light snort.
"Enough with the formalities. Take better care of Yan Yan. I'll be leaving now!" Dugu Bo said, then turned and left.
"Did you hear that? Grandpa wants you to listen to me!" Dugu Yan smiled mischievously at Yun Yibai.
Yun Yibai smiled and patted Dugu Yan's head.
"I'm older than you," Dugu Yan pouted and grabbed Yun Yibai's head in a playful gesture.
Yun Yibai turned around and embraced Dugu Yan's waist, gently stopping her from speaking as the atmosphere in the room grew a little warmer.