Zhang Jingyang widened his eyes in disbelief.
Could I really obtain a Soul Bone?
This is a Soul Bone we're talking about!
They had won the championship using the Seven Shura Illusion Realm.
It was a team effort.
Even though he possessed the highest Soul Power among the Gem Soul Masters.
And had been the captain before Ning Rongrong joined.
He still didn't consider his contribution to be the greatest.
Yet the Young Master was willing to give him a Soul Bone.
"Quickly thank the Young Master!" Shi Nian snapped out of his daze and immediately smacked Zhang Jingyang's head.
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Zhang Jingyang knelt on one knee, visibly excited.
Dugu Feng smiled but remained silent.
A small investment to attract greater talents—he could certainly spare one Soul Bone.
Moreover, this fire-attribute Soul Bone was less than twenty thousand years old and perfectly suited Zhang Jingyang.
Dugu Feng naturally didn't hesitate to reward him.
This would also show the other Gem Soul Masters that following the Dugu Family promised a bright future.
This made Dugu Feng think of Yu Yuanzhen again.
Yu Yuanzhen possessed three Soul Bones.
From this perspective, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family's handling of Soul Bones paled in comparison to the Clear Sky Sect.
The Clear Sky Sect also had three inherited Soul Bones.
The most talented Tang Hao received two, while Tang Xiao received one.
Tang Xiao's progress was remarkably fast, and he too became a Titled Douluo. Even without the subsequent events, if the five elders hadn't advanced to Titled Douluo,
This generation of the Clear Sky Sect would still have two Titled Douluos.
But the gap between the brothers Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian was vast.
Yu Yuanzhen had been a Titled Douluo for many years, while Yu Luomian remained a Soul Douluo to this day.
This disparity might very well be the reason.
If Yu Luomian had also become a Titled Douluo, with two Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Titled Douluos who were brothers,
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family wouldn't be in its current state.
The enhancement a Soul Bone provided to physical attributes was immediate, especially for fierce Martial Souls like the Clear Sky Hammer or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
After pondering for a while, Dugu Feng refocused.
As for the final head bone, everyone naturally understood—it was reserved for the Young Master!
Ning Rongrong happily clung to Dugu Feng's arm.
Securing this Soul Bone for Dugu Feng had thrilled her beyond words.
Dugu Feng had gifted her an Immortal Herb, evolving her Martial Soul.
This time, she had finally played a meaningful role.
It satisfied her vanity immensely.
While Dugu Feng's side buzzed with excitement, the Spirit Hall Team became mere background props, their atmosphere desolate.
Bibi Dong said nothing and retreated into the Pope Palace.
Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and the others silently withdrew from the square before the Pope Palace.
Now, only the Heaven Dou Empire's representatives remained on the plaza.
Qian Renxue approached as well.
"Brother Feng, you've given me quite the surprise. When those seven took the stage, I thought you'd given up on the finals!"
Qian Renxue remarked meaningfully.
She had been genuinely astonished.
Dugu Feng's performance had been flawless!
"I hope Brother Xue won't hold it against me. To secure the championship, we had no choice but to resort to this stratagem," Dugu Feng replied calmly.
"Why would I blame you? You've brought the championship back to the Heaven Dou Empire. My father will be overjoyed when we return!"
Qian Renxue feigned concern for Xue Ye the Great.
Internally, Dugu Feng cursed—you're the one who can't wait for him to die!
What an impeccable act!
The group celebrated for a while longer before descending Pope Mountain together and returning to their hotel.
Having obtained such a precious treasure as a Soul Bone, naturally, the first priority was to absorb it.
Dugu Feng left the celebration matters to Old Snake and Shi Nian.
He, Little Snake, and Zhang Jingyang each returned to their rooms to absorb their Soul Bones.
After all the meticulous planning and effort, wasn't this skull bone the very goal?
Otherwise, Dugu Feng wouldn't have even participated in this Soul Master Competition.
With excitement, Dugu Feng sat cross-legged on the floor.
His right hand brushed over the pouch at his waist, and the Head Soul Bone of Spiritual Wisdom appeared before him in an instant.
A gentle wave of energy immediately filled the entire room.
The energy emitted a faint blue glow, leaving Dugu Feng utterly enchanted.
Among the six Soul Bones in the human body, this would be the second one he obtained.
A wisp of spiritual energy extended from the Sea of Spirit in Dugu Feng's brow, slowly pouring into the skull bone.
The blue light on the Wisdom Bone suddenly intensified, expanding outward and instantly enveloping Dugu Feng.
"So comfortable!"
This was the benefit of absorbing a Soul Bone—no Soul Power restrictions, no pain.
The blue light gradually seeped into his body, then followed his meridians and gathered at his brow.
A cool, soothing sensation surged in.
His entire mind felt as though it was being unlocked, his wisdom continuously growing.
The spiritual power within his Sea of Spirit was also increasing at an astonishing rate.
Dugu Feng suddenly had an epiphany—this was why the bone was called the Head Soul Bone of Spiritual Wisdom!
Its greatest effect wasn't amplifying spiritual power.
Rather, it enhanced his wisdom, deepening his comprehension and control over spiritual power.
His spiritual power had always been strong.
But his methods of utilizing it primarily relied on the Azure Phosphorus Scarlet Venom and the Slaughter God Domain.
He could use his spiritual power to enhance the potency of both.
However, when it came to using spiritual power independently, Dugu Feng had never been able to wield it as effortlessly as moving his own limbs.
Now, he felt an unprecedented connection between his will and the spiritual power in his Sea of Spirit.
He could manipulate his spiritual power into performing various actions at any moment.
He continuously deepened his understanding of spiritual power usage.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but the Head Soul Bone of Spiritual Wisdom gradually enlarged, then encased Dugu Feng's head like a helmet.
Immediately afterward, the bone began shrinking again, eventually dissolving into a phantom that merged completely into Dugu Feng's head.
This was the final stage of fusion.
The energy of the skull bone was now fully integrating with Dugu Feng.
The fusion process lasted an entire day and night.
Only then did Dugu Feng open his eyes.
Sensing the fluctuations of his Soul Power, a look of joy appeared on his face.
"Two levels of Soul Power gained—I'm now at level 48! One step closer to becoming a Soul King!"
He felt that the realization of the Overlord Venom was now within reach.
Just two more levels to go.
Beyond the increase in Soul Power, Dugu Feng also examined the Soul Skill granted by the skull bone.
To his surprise—
When Tang San had absorbed this Soul Bone, he obtained an offensive skill like the Purple Godly Light, a fusion of the skull bone and the Purple Demon Eyes.
But what Dugu Feng gained wasn't an offensive skill—it was an area-of-effect enhancement skill.
It doubled the stealth capability of his spiritual attacks.
Dugu Feng extended his spiritual power from his Sea of Spirit.
In his vision, the spiritual energy shimmered with a crimson glow.
This was spiritual power infused with the Azure Phosphorus Scarlet Venom.
As for spiritual attack skills—Dugu Feng already possessed them.
The skills derived from a Soul Bone originate partly from the innate talents of the original Spirit Beast and partly from the fusion with the Soul Master's existing abilities.
When his Azure Phosphorus Scarlet Venom is cultivated to an advanced level, it becomes colorless, odorless, and imperceptible, silently eroding the opponent's mental strength without their awareness.
The Head Soul Bone of Spiritual Wisdom further enhances this capability.
It also integrates seamlessly with his pre-existing Azure Phosphorus Scarlet Venom.
(End of Chapter)