That night, in the valley house behind Heaven Dou Royal Academy, everyone gathered together, with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo also present.
Yang Yunhai took out the two soul bones from his soul tool, one a left leg bone and the other a wisdom skull bone. He handed them to Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan. "Zhuqing, Yan Yan, you should absorb these soul bones."
"This isn't right!" Dugu Yan quickly said. "Yun, this wisdom skull bone is extremely suitable for you. You should be the one to absorb it."
"Yan Yan, you should take it," Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled. "We've already decided where Yunhai's skull bone will come from."
"I've already looked into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's records within Spirit Hall. That clan has three inheritance soul bones, with unknown precise ages, but all definitely exceed 50,000 years. One left arm bone, one right arm bone, and one wisdom skull bone. They are said to come from top-tier sub-dragon strength-type soul beasts. Among them, the skull bone, originating from a lightning-attribute beast, was left behind by the first clan head and is said to be the foundation of the clan itself."
"Though the exact beast and soul skill are not recorded, judging from past clan leaders' performance in battle, it should be related to lightning control. Among us, only Yunhai is the most suitable to absorb it."
"Lightning attribute, it fits perfectly."
Yang Yunhai nodded. "That's right. Compared to this one, the one on Yu Yuanzhen may suit me even more. Yan Yan, this skull bone is called the Spirit-Condensing Wisdom Skull. Its effect is undoubtedly to enhance spiritual power, making it more focused. This fits perfectly with your fourth soul skill. Once you absorb it, your fourth skill's power will be greatly enhanced."
"In the future, obtaining other spiritual-type soul skills will also benefit you greatly. So, you are the most suitable to absorb it."
'Besides, it can later fuse with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, while I am not suited for inheriting the Sea God's position. With my current spiritual power, it should be enough to support a second awakening of my martial soul and grasp the Blue Silver Domain,' he thought to himself.
"Then fine."
Dugu Yan no longer refused, and together with Zhu Zhuqing, reached out to accept the soul bones and headed to the bedroom.
"Disciple, when shall we depart?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked. He had already scouted the locations of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's spies around Heaven Dou City.
"We'll wait until Zhuqing and Yan Yan finish absorbing the soul bones," Yang Yunhai replied. He couldn't leave them behind in the academy; he didn't feel at ease.
"Have you decided what soul beast to hunt for your fifth soul ring?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked again.
"Teacher, to obtain a soul ring, you don't necessarily have to kill a soul beast." Yang Yunhai smiled mysteriously. "I already have plans for my fifth soul ring, and I've even made progress. By comparing the map I got from Bishop Salas, I've confirmed the general location of the target soul beast."
"But whether it succeeds, we'll only know once we go there."
"Quite mysterious," muttered Dugu Bo from the side.
Yang Yunhai smiled and turned toward Yiner. "Because this is a surprise I've prepared for Yiner!"
"Ah?" Yiner was stunned.
Dugu Bo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo all exchanged thoughtful glances.
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In a mountain village, inside a small house.
Liu Erlong prepared the bed, sat down at the side, and gritted her teeth. "Xiaogang, let's have a child. I'm not reconciled! Maybe we no longer have the ability to take revenge on Yang Yunhai and the others, but our child can."
"With your knowledge, I believe you can guide our child to grow strong. Though my cultivation has been abolished, my body was strengthened by soul rings. Facing some thousand-year soul beasts shouldn't be a problem. I can still protect our child for a time."
Yu Xiaogang's dull expression turned into pain. "There's no hope. With Ning Fengzhi's wisdom, since he ordered Sword Douluo to act, he would never leave us with such a loose end. Erlong…"
"I no longer have that ability."
Liu Erlong's face instantly changed. "Then me!"
Her hand instinctively touched her belly, and she muttered in disbelief, "How… how could this happen!" Her expression twisted in pain, tears streaming down her face.
"How could they be so cruel!"
Yu Xiaogang sat stiffly at the side, his face ashen.
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At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Uncle Bone, after the new year, send someone over. Ma Hongjun doesn't have long left, let him be. Just deal with Dai Mubai. That way, the two of them won't die at the same time and arouse suspicion." Ning Fengzhi sat upright, his tone calm. "Also, tomorrow morning, announce publicly together with the Empire. From this day forward, we'll completely sever ties."
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were both of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon bloodline, and Yu Xiaogang was Tang San's teacher. Whether Tang San still acknowledged it or not, since they had already struck, they could not hesitate further. The bow was drawn, there was no turning back.
"Understood." Bone Douluo nodded slightly.
"And about Rongrong…" Sword Douluo added.
"Find a chance for them to meet," Ning Fengzhi nodded. "After that, I'll ask Rongrong what she thinks."
"Good," Sword Douluo agreed.
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The next morning, before dawn.
Yang Yunhai left a letter in the living room, explaining that since the Soul Master Competition was over, he wished to travel and relax. Without disturbing anyone, he covered his face with a robe and, together with Dugu Bo, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan, climbed over the academy walls through the forest and left.
Soon, under the watch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's spies, they reached the city gate, rented a carriage, and left Heaven Dou City.
Naturally, his face was revealed during the process.
"I'll go report," a spy whispered, turning into a side alley.
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Half an hour later.
Clip-clop, clip-clop — a squad of soldiers rushed to the city gate and pasted up proclamations.
Passersby gathered curiously, soon showing shocked expressions.
"My god, Tang Hao's son Tang San is a Fallen Soul Master! They've issued a nationwide hunt for the father and son!"
"..."
The news quickly spread across the city. The other academies that had participated also heard and passed the word.
"That Yu Xiaogang is unbelievable. Not only did he raise a Fallen Soul Master, but he also ruined his own nephews. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's twin stars, ruined by their own uncle!"
"And he still called himself a master? He couldn't even copy properly. Destroying others' foundation — utterly disgraceful."
"Yang Yunhai's medical skill is truly amazing, and he's such a good person. He gave out medicine worth 50,000 gold soul coins just like that!"
"Truly too generous!"
"As for Shrek Academy, they really got what they deserved. Help evil, and you'll suffer for it."
"..."
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Outside Shrek Academy.
Clip-clop, clip-clop — Meng Shenshou entered with soldiers and craftsmen, drawing crowds of students.
Soon, after the commander read Emperor Xue Ye's decree aloud, everyone was shocked.
"No wonder Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, and Shao Xin suddenly left." Teacher Yinshu sighed. Just days before, Teacher Qin Ming had returned early, and the very next day, the others disappeared.
Not long after, the teachers followed Meng Shenshou to the office.
When they heard that the academy would be turned into the Empire's top academy for commoner soul masters, renamed Yunhai Academy after Yang Yunhai, and that Title Douluo Dugu Bo would serve as nominal dean, everyone sighed in relief. It seemed that the academy was moving toward an even better future.
With official recognition, a Title Douluo present, and a monstrous genius like Yang Yunhai joining, their reputation would rise even higher. Their own futures would also improve.
After all, they would no longer lack resources or funding.
Thus, the matter was quickly settled, and the craftsmen began repairing the academy and replacing the gates.
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Elsewhere, inside Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua received the news, her face full of disbelief. "How could this be!?"
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Days later, in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's council hall.
Bang! The Grand Elder smashed the table and glared at Yu Yuanzhen. "What a fine Yu Xiaogang, truly outrageous!"
'My daughter was ruined,' Yu Luomian thought with a daze before his face turned dark. He turned toward the reporting disciple, ignoring Yu Yuanzhen sitting grim-faced on the main seat. His voice was cold: "Have you found where Yu Xiaogang is now?"
"N-no…" the disciple stammered. "It's said that he didn't return to Heaven Dou City with the group. The former Shrek Academy members also left secretly on their way back."
Yu Luomian immediately turned toward Yu Yuanzhen. "Clan Head, I request permission to send men to hunt down Yu Xiaogang!"
He had addressed him as Clan Head instead of Brother, showing his rage.
"Seconded!" the Grand Elder said coldly. "For the crimes he has committed, death alone cannot atone. My suggestion: kill him on the spot and bring back his corpse as a warning."
"Agreed. Agreed!" This time, all the elders were unusually unanimous.
Yu Yuanzhen's face darkened further. He turned to the disciple. "Is it true that Yang Yunhai's medicine can remove the hidden dangers?"
"It's true," the disciple quickly said. "The students who were treated confirmed it on the way back."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded and looked at the elders. "The most important thing now is to cleanse Tianheng and Tianxin's hidden dangers. As for Xiaogang, once this matter is settled, I will send men to track him down."
"I will give everyone an explanation."
He waved his hand.
The disciple bowed and left.
"If your explanation doesn't satisfy me, I will leave the clan. And I mean it," the Grand Elder said coldly.
"So will I!" another elder echoed.
Yu Yuanzhen's face sank. He changed the topic. "Then let's discuss how we can obtain the antidote from Yang Yunhai."
"What's there to discuss?" the Grand Elder snapped. "Yang Yunhai's attitude in Spirit City already showed he has decided to oppose our clan completely."
"Hmph, even if you knelt and begged, it would only disgrace the clan."
"So, in my opinion, there's only one path — capture him and force it out!"
"Indeed, this child must be removed before he becomes a greater threat," another elder added.
"The only question is how to lure him out of Heaven Dou Royal Academy," the Grand Elder muttered.
The elders frowned, not finding a good plan.
"Report!" Suddenly, a disciple's voice rang outside.
"Come in," Yu Yuanzhen ordered.
A black-clad spy rushed in and knelt. "Clan Head, Dugu Bo, Yang Yunhai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan disguised themselves and left Heaven Dou City in a carriage before dawn. Their direction is toward the Fasno Province."
The Grand Elder's eyes lit up. He turned to Yu Yuanzhen. "Clan Head, this is heaven-sent!"
"If I'm not wrong, Yang Yunhai must be returning to Nuoding City to visit Changgong Tai, the man who raised him. A glorious return in triumph."
"Where exactly did you spot him?" Yu Yuanzhen suddenly asked. With Yang Yunhai's Blue Silver Grass perception, he had once sensed Tang Hao sneaking into the academy. There was no way he wouldn't sense spies outside the forest.
This was suspicious.
"At the city gate's inn," the spy said. "They rented a carriage."
Inside the city, no Blue Silver Grass grew. Yang Yunhai's perception shouldn't have worked there. Yu Yuanzhen frowned. "Wait outside the gate."
"Yes!" The spy bowed and left.
"Clan Head, give the order," the Grand Elder pressed. "The longer we delay, the worse Tianheng and Tianxin's situation gets."
"Besides, with the tournament just over, Yang Yunhai embarrassed Spirit Hall by defeating their Golden Generation and even took the championship prize. He must already be on Spirit Hall's kill list. If we strike, we can later frame Spirit Hall."
"This opportunity must not be missed."
Yu Yuanzhen turned to Yu Luomian. "Luomian, stay and manage the clan. Grand Elder, Second Elder…" He named eight Soul Douluo elders.
"You will follow me. After linking up with the spy, we'll look for the chance to strike. Everyone knows Dugu Bo's martial soul. This time, we must attack with all our strength — one strike, kill without fail."
"Yes!" The response was unanimous.
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The next day, at Clear Sky Sect.
"What is Tang Hao doing!? He can't even protect his child!" an elder roared.
"The plans we discussed — cancel them," another elder said. "Spirit Hall is surely watching us like a tiger, wanting to drag the sect down."
"..."
Tang Xiao clenched his fists, helpless, and could only sigh and nod.
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Meanwhile, in Fasno Province, Yang Yunhai arrived at a small town, stabled the carriage at the inn, and rode horses out of the city.
"Boss, should we keep following?" a plain-clothed spy asked at the inn entrance.
"Same as before — follow later," the captain replied. "Outside the town it's almost wilderness, and Blue Silver Grass is everywhere. If we get too close, Yang Yunhai's special perception could spot us. Old Three, you stay here. Since they left the carriage, they should come back."
"Got it."
Half an hour later, at the foot of a mountain outside town, Yang Yunhai and his group stored their horses in soul tools and walked along the river into the mountains. After some casual wandering, they reached an area where no footprints could be left in the grass. A few leaps later, they accelerated in another direction.
Much later, the spy arrived and frowned.
He knew Dugu Bo had a soul tool that could store living beings. Back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, when explaining martial soul evolution to Ning Fengzhi and others, he had shown a fresh rare herb. So the horses must have been stored inside. With the tracks gone and the forest nearby, following closer risked being discovered by Yang Yunhai's perception.
For now, the only option was to return to the inn and wait.
Thinking so, he turned and left.
(End of Chapter)
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