Chapter 119: Bone Douluo

After a full two days, Zhao Wuji and Oscar finally made up their minds, and both decided to leave the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Yang Xiong.

In fact, there was nothing hard to choose; Yang Xiong treated the two as good friends and gave them the best options, which concerned not only their treatment but also their future prospects and how much they were valued.

As Yang Xiong had expected, at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy they could only be teachers or students, with no special treatment and no one willing to fully cultivate them. After leaving with Yang Xiong, their paths become clearer, especially Zhao Wuji, whose last two Soul Rings are extremely hard to obtain.

Regarding their plans, Flanders didn't think much; Flanders and Zhao Wuji have been friends for decades, and Flanders's visit to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was actually to find a future for all the teachers, so leaving with Yang Xiong might be the best choice.

As a Food System, Oscar has never been cultivated into a strong contender by either Flanders or Yu Xiaogang, so following Yang Xiong might allow him to demonstrate greater value.

At this point, everyone from the original Shrek Academy had basically dispersed: Tang San and Xiao Wu left directly, Dai Mubai and Zhu Qing planned to go out for training, Yang Xiong took Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Zhao Wuji with him, leaving only Ma Hongjun.

Ma Hongjun is only a Soul Elder at present; he hasn't decided to go out for training yet and plans to stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to study. He is also Flanders's only student.

Later, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, who had joined the Shrek team, also plan to leave; both are over twenty, have no chance to join the next Soul Master Competition, and have already planned to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

The Shi Brothers also left the team; both are now Soul Ancestors, over twenty, and have little need to stay in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

In the end, the only members remaining at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy are Ye Lingling and Ma Hongjun; they can still enter the next Soul Master Competition, are valued by Yu Xiaogang, and it is expected that a new team will be reorganized around them.

That day, under Yang Xiong's lead, Oscar, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Shuang returned to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; Qin Shuang had originally been placed by Yang Xiong at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so naturally left with Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong.

When the four returned to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi clearly valued them highly, personally receiving Zhao Wuji and Oscar. Though they were only Yang Xiong's friends and had not joined the sect, it did not hinder Ning Fengzhi's regard; he made top‑grade arrangements, giving them a small villa within the Inner Sect, right next to Yang Xiong's home.

Yang Xiong brought the two to his own house, introducing them to his parents and older brother; subsequently, his older brother Yang Wei will become Zhao Wuji's primary training target, which made Yang Wei's scalp tingle.

Father Yang Lin and mother Sun Yu were somewhat puzzled by Yang Xiong's actions but said little; Yang Xiong has always been decisive. As a Soul Master, having Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint, as a teacher often yields double results with half the effort.

After Yang Xiong settled everything, he went alone to the core of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and met Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo were present, as if they knew Yang Xiong would come to report.

After seating Yang Xiong, Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Xiao Xiong, in the past two years you went to Shrek and have clearly grown a lot, becoming steadier, and you brought back many things for the sect. Rong Rong has also grown very well these two years; all of this is thanks to you."

Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Sect Leader, these are what I should do, but Oscar and Zhao Wuji prefer a free‑wheeling life and may not join the sect."

Ning Fengzhi laughed, "That's fine; since they're willing to be with you, it shows you've earned their trust. Even if they don't join the sect, they'll always be our friends."

"By the way, what arrangements do you have for the two—training within the sect or other plans?"

Yang Xiong thought carefully and said, "Sect Leader, I want to obtain the Fourth Soul Ring first, then arrange the next plans for them. Zhao Wuji will likely stay in the sect, mainly handling combat training for me and my older brother, since I invited him as my personal combat coach."

"I plan to send Oscar and Qin Shuang out for training. This sect still lacks real danger, and with their talents only true trials can foster growth. However, they'll need the Sect Leader to assign someone to protect them covertly."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, "I'm still confident in Qin Shuang; she truly needs training. When they go out, I'll arrange someone to follow and protect them covertly."

"By the way, Xiao Xiong, how did you feel when you went to the Spirit Hall this time?"

Yang Xiong, who had seemed relaxed, suddenly became extremely serious: "Sect Leader, the Spirit Hall's strength likely exceeds everyone's imagination. In their battle with Tang Hao, they deployed seven Title Douluo, suggesting great ambition; we must prepare in advance."

Ning Fengzhi laughed, "You think ahead, but you know we're far behind the Spirit Hall in both the number of Soul Masters and top experts. That's why I've maintained good relations with the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Yang Xiong shook his head, "Sect Leader, the Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for over ten years; we can't rely on them. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is itself unstable and may not survive, so we might need new allies."

Ning Fengzhi instantly became interested: "New allies? Does anyone still dare to oppose the Spirit Hall? You should know the Spirit Hall has been courting mid‑size forces for years; their infiltration of the Soul Master world far exceeds your imagination."

Yang Xiong said, "The Spirit Hall is powerful, but the Soul Master world also has many forces willing to confront them. I'm going to hunt for a Soul Ring and might also make a trip to the Star Luo Empire to handle some matters."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Fine, the Star Luo Empire's royal family is too dominant, but there are many ordinary sects; perhaps we can find some support."

…

After everything was discussed, Yang Xiong intended to leave, but the Bone Douluo beside him snorted, "Yang Xiong, come out with me for a moment."

Yang Xiong was also puzzled, but he had no choice but to follow behind the Bone Douluo; as for Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, a faint inexplicable smile appeared on their faces.

The four quickly arrived at the training ground, where the Bone Douluo looked unusually stern: "Yang Xiong, I've heard you claim to be my disciple abroad, but I have never taken any disciple before; do you know your crime?"

Before Yang Xiong could speak, the Bone Douluo emitted a terrifying force; Yang Xiong felt his whole body under immense pressure, as if it were about to be crushed.

Yang Xiong gritted his teeth, instantly summoned his martial soul and Soul Ring, turning his entire body silver, with armor materializing on him.

But the Bone Douluo is a top‑grade expert of Title Douluo level; even just its pressure is something Yang Xiong cannot currently counter.

Yang Xiong felt his bones as if being crushed, as if a massive force pressed him into submission.

Nevertheless, at this moment Yang Xiong's heart hardened; although he had previously relied on the Bone Douluo's name, it was merely a sect disciple using a senior's reputation, never considering any real consequences.

As the pressure increased, Yang Xiong's body began to warp; the pressure rose from Soul Ancestor level to Soul King level, which even the Bone Douluo found surprising.

Normally, a Soul Master's body cannot endure pressure matching its own Soul Power Level; only exceptionally outstanding battle Soul Masters can bear pressure that matches their Soul Power.

At this moment, Yang Xiong is only Level 40, yet the Bone Douluo's pressure on him already reaches Level 50, unimaginable among Soul Masters.

But Yang Xiong has never been one to surrender easily nor be a pushover; his complexion turned serious, his eyes instantly turned purple, and a violet beam shot straight from his eyes toward the Bone Douluo's head—the Purple Extreme Demon Eye.

In terms of cultivation of the Purple Extreme Demon Eye, Yang Xiong is not inferior to Tang San; moreover, his body is a martial soul, his head also part of the martial soul, and his spirit power is slightly stronger than Tang San's.

The Bone Douluo was also startled, but a dazzling light emanated from him; the beam from Yang Xiong's eyes could not advance a single inch and eventually faded.

"Little guy, that never‑giving attitude is good, but your strength is still too weak."

As the Bone Douluo's words ended, the pressure on Yang Xiong increased, and he finally knelt on one knee, barely countering it through Tai Chi's circulation and release, with the pressure now reaching Level 56.

Even Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo nearby were surprised; although they had seen Yang Xiong unleash his full power at the Spirit Hall, his current performance seemed a notch stronger than before.

Yang Xiong felt his entire skeleton under extreme pressure, even his hands began to tremble as if moving on their own; clearly, if the pressure increased further, these twin dragon claws could not be concealed.

At that moment, a sudden change occurred on Yang Xiong: his right hand turned red, his left hand blue, and he thrust both forward with full force—this is the Ice‑Fire Dragon Claw soul bone skill: Explosive Dragon Claw.

Even with the Bone Douluo's formidable strength, it was unexpected that Yang Xiong would suddenly attack; his twin dragon claws were extremely powerful—right hand like blazing fire, left hand like chilling ice—making the combined force unusually swift and fierce.

But the Bone Douluo is a top‑grade Title Douluo; its physical quality has reached the pinnacle of Title Douluo, and its strength is unfathomable.

Although Yang Xiong suddenly launched the attack, the Bone Douluo was only slightly surprised, then lightly tapped Yang Xiong's strike; Yang Xiong felt a terrifying force and was blasted away.

Of course, at that moment the pressure emanating from the Bone Douluo also vanished.

Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were extremely shocked, staring intently at Yang Xiong's hands; they had seen him fight the Demon Charm at full power with his martial soul, and didn't expect him to still have reserves—two external Soul Bones of attack type on his hands.

Especially, Yang Xiong's previous strike was wildly powerful, forcing the Bone Douluo to respond; this is far from an ordinary attack. The Bone Douluo excels at defense, arguably unrivaled, and his response clearly acknowledged the potency of Yang Xiong's strike.

(End of Chapter)