'Hmm, better have old Ghost tag along too, just in case my grandson-in-law suffers a loss.' Dugu Bo thought silently. Qian Renxue was the inheritor of the Angel Martial Soul, born with soul power at rank 20. Though she had been delayed in cultivation due to political duties, her talent was undeniable—her current level was likely not low. If conflict really broke out, his grandson-in-law might not necessarily win. A precaution was needed.
As they walked, the group arrived at the palace gates and parted ways.
Yang Yunhai and the others returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy together with the three Education Committee members.
On the way, he learned from them that Ye Lingling and the other teammates had already graduated. The soul bone that the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe" had auctioned off was eventually won by Spirit Hall after fierce competition with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, selling for the sky-high price of 8 million gold soul coins. Ye Lingling, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Oslo, and Yu Feng each received over 1 million. To repay the academy for their teaching, each donated a portion back.
Originally, they had wanted to wait for him to return to personally express gratitude, but with the New Year approaching, they had to go home.
'When I return, I'll have Chrysanthemum Douluo arrange to send some gold soul coins to Grandpa Tai. After destroying the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I'm certainly not short on money. Giving out a few hundred thousand to rebuild Lone Grass Village is nothing.' Yang Yunhai thought as he listened.
Time passed quickly, and soon they arrived at the academy. After some words of farewell, Yang Yunhai returned to the mountain valley.
Inside the house, it was spotless—clearly the academy had arranged someone to clean.
Yang Yunhai didn't bother cultivating. After washing up and chatting for a while, he brought out various local specialties he had purchased on the road back, preparing to cook a feast. He wanted to celebrate this successful journey with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo when they returned.
With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan issue settled, the next step was severing ties with the Pope's Palace and beginning his cooperation with Qian Renxue. On the way back, he had sent Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to transplant Blue Silver Grass and also fetch the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
"I never expected such a wondrous place to exist in the world!" The Blue Silver King in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was deeply shocked.
His reverence for the Emperor instantly soared beyond measure.
Meanwhile, in another part of the Blue Silver Forest—
"This should be the place!"
"Even after so long, the air is still filled with such dense life energy. All the plants in the area have evolved into soul beasts. This must have been where the Child of Nature advanced. Surrounded by Blue Silver Grass… could it have been the awakening of a Blue Silver Emperor?" The Myriad Demon King observed, pondering. "Not here now… perhaps left for safety and sought another territory?"
Closing his eyes, he sensed—and was stunned.
"Such peculiar energy!"
He strode to a clearing, half-kneeled, extended a branch, and dug into the soil—only to be shocked.
"This is… Ice and Fire dual-attribute spring water!?"
"So, it was because of this divine treasure that the Blue Silver Emperor successfully evolved to that level?"
"Since it was a gift of the Child of Nature, let it remain here." With that thought, he refilled the pit.
Then he rose, closing his eyes. A massive green tree manifested behind him, releasing terrifying spiritual power. All plants nearby froze. A moment later, countless images flashed through the Myriad Demon King's mind like a slideshow. His expression turned to utter disbelief.
"A human!?" He opened his eyes wide.
Moments later, without hesitation, he turned and flew toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
By evening, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo returned to the valley.
"Disciple, here." Chrysanthemum Douluo handed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to Yang Yunhai, saying, "Everything went well?"
"Mm." Yang Yunhai nodded, putting the immortal herb into his soul tool. "In a few days, I'll go meet with Qian Renxue."
"There's also something else," Dugu Bo added. "Xue Ye has renamed Shrek Academy as Yunhai Academy, saying it is a gift to me. I accepted. Building a foundation rooted in civilian soul masters, selecting elites from among them—this is indeed a good path."
"Besides, we truly do need a base of our own, and you two also need a place to stay."
Chrysanthemum Douluo thought for a moment, then nodded. "It does make sense."
"I've already discussed it with Xiao Hai. Tomorrow, we'll move in. Just in time to light the hearth for the New Year."
"Alright." Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded. "Once you're settled, Old Ghost and I will move in as well. After Xiao Hai finishes dealing with Qian Renxue, Old Ghost and I will return to Spirit Hall to make a final break with Bibi Dong before coming back."
"Hm." Dugu Bo nodded.
Chrysanthemum Douluo turned to Yang Yunhai. "Disciple, do you have any plans for what's next?"
Yang Yunhai nodded. "Once matters are resolved, I'll first take time to fully re-familiarize myself with my Martial Soul, review and refine its abilities. Then I'll open my spiritual sea and try letting Yiner live inside. After that, I'll help Zhuqing and Yanzi open their eight extraordinary meridians. With my current spiritual power and Martial Soul's healing ability, it shouldn't be a problem. After that, I'll attempt to condense a soul core."
"Soul core?" The three elders looked at each other.
"Correct." Yang Yunhai nodded, then began explaining the soul core system he knew from the future.
When he finished, he scanned their shocked faces and continued, "Teacher, using the Mysterious Heaven Technique I shared as reference, you should already be very familiar with your internal meridians. With your cultivation and spiritual power, you should be able to condense one."
Chrysanthemum Douluo recovered and nodded. "Once I stabilize my level, I'll give it a try."
Thanks to Yang Yunhai's guidance, he had fully mapped his meridians and even opened all eight extraordinary meridians. This was one reason his, Dugu Bo's, and Ghost Douluo's cultivation had improved so quickly.
He had originally wanted to try cultivating a modified method himself, but his disciple had persuaded him not to.
As Yang Yunhai explained: altering natural flows could have unknown risks. With his Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone's healing power, the risks were far less. Better to wait until his spiritual power improved further, giving him more precise control over soul power, before experimenting. If safe, then the others could follow.
Since his own meridians were already open and his cultivation speed was fast, Chrysanthemum Douluo agreed there was no need to take risks.
Yang Yunhai nodded. "After that, I'll keep cultivating hard, striving to break through rank 60 and accept the Blue Silver King's sacrifice. Once Qian Renxue inherits her throne, I'll get the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from her and we'll head to Sea God Island together."
At this, Dugu Bo frowned. "Xiao Hai, since that is a God Inheritance site, wouldn't it attract divine attention? If the so-called Sea God learns your identity as the Child of Nature, could it be dangerous?"
"Don't worry, it won't be." Yang Yunhai smiled.
There would be danger—but that was far in the future.
'I'm just a younger brother in the eyes of the God Realm!'
For a world to advance to God Realm level, its core must first reach God King rank. Only then, through absorbing universal energy and reflecting it back as life energy, could it nurture other beings to the same level naturally—not by relying on faith or shortcuts like inheriting god positions.
Natural ascension and shortcuts were two entirely different things.
For Douluo to break free from the God Realm's control, he would have to break through to God King himself. Until then, the stronger he became, the better quality of energy he reflected, which meant the God Realm itself benefitted.
So long as he didn't reach God King, the God Realm wanted him to grow faster—transforming from a junior laborer into a senior laborer.
Currently, Douluo's limit was only rank 99. At best, they had managed two first-level gods—the Angel God and the Sea God—through faith.
'With so many levels between here and a true God King realm, I'm still just a little brother in their eyes. Far from being someone they'd want to eliminate. Better safe than sorry—just focus on helping Douluo grow stronger.'
"It's good there's no danger." Dugu Bo nodded, then said, "Enough, let's sit and eat."
The group sat and shared a hearty meal.
Afterwards, with full bellies, they chatted a while before retiring to cultivate.
Late at night, Yang Yunhai reviewed idioms from his past life and shared them with the three girls.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, soldiers posted a new decree on Heaven Dou City's announcement board.
> "Yu Yuanzhen, leading 8 Soul Douluo of his clan, attempted to assassinate the Empire's Guest Elder Dugu Bo, along with Viscounts Yang Yunhai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan. He was killed in retaliation, and afterward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was annihilated. Direct descendants have all been confirmed dead."
Hiss!
Reading it, the citizens gasped, and crowds gathered, the air buzzing with shock.
Even during the holiday rush, news spread quickly in the capital.
"One man destroyed the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Isn't that too exaggerated?"
…
Soon after, a flying soul master soared above the city, raising a black orb alight with energy.
A projection lit up the sky.
"This…" The citizens gaped upward.
"A rank 95 Super Douluo couldn't even move and died just like that?"
"So this is the evolved Martial Soul of Elder Dugu? It's massive, towering like a mountain, how terrifying!"
…
Not long later, a refined carriage rolled into the city.
"Grandpa, now you're completely famous." Dugu Yan couldn't help but say, hearing the crowd's chatter.
"It'll serve to warn the fools who don't know their place." Dugu Bo said coolly.
"Don't worry, that person will definitely come." Yang Yunhai smiled.
Two quarters of an hour later, the carriage stopped at the academy gates.
Looking up, they saw golden characters gleaming in an arc: Yunhai Academy. Above it hung a crest of a Blue Silver Grass entwined with golden lightning.
"Exquisite craftsmanship," Dugu Bo nodded.
Yang Yunhai smiled. "Come on, let's head in."
(End of Chapter)
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