Chapter 87

After Yang Xiong and Lin Gong left, a terrifying aura filled the spot, clearly the battle of two Title Douluo‑ranked masters; the area within several hundred meters seemed to be destroyed in an instant, and terrifying soul skills were periodically emitted.

Lin Gong stared at the distant fight, a trace of hatred flashing in his eyes, along with a hint of helplessness.

Yang Xiong asked, "Teacher Lin Gong, the person who attacked you back then wasn't Ju Douluo, was it?"

Lin Gong gave a wry smile, "You're making a joke, but it was indeed Ju Douluo who tried to snatch my Soul Bone back then; had I not hidden inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, I might have died long ago."

Yang Xiong seemed to recall something, "Teacher Lin, I remember you said you traveled with Long Gong; with your combined strength, could you still not handle a Ju Douluo?"

Lin Gong shook his head, "Back then Meng Shu and I didn't have the power we have now, and it was precisely my Head Soul Bone that attracted Ju Douluo. We were originally a trio traveling together; one of us was killed by Ju Douluo, and we were all severely wounded. Because of that, Meng Shu and I never associated again."

Yang Xiong quickly replied, "That's not your fault; if Long Gong wants to blame anyone, he should go after Ju Douluo."

Lin Gong showed a hint of helplessness, "Ju Douluo is not only powerful, but also backed by the terrifying Spirit Hall; no one dares to provoke him lightly. The person who died back then did so to save me, so Meng Shu's resentment toward me is understandable."

"If I hadn't been staying inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect all these years, Ju Douluo would have struck me long ago. But Ju Douluo is capricious and odd in behavior; perhaps he held back now because he feared Dugu Bo, otherwise we'd be in trouble."

Yang Xiong seemed to recall something, "Teacher Lin, haven't you thought about revenge all these years? Ju Douluo isn't invincible either."

Lin Gong sighed, "Revenge is so difficult; even if I train hard, my early foundation limits me, and my Soul Power hasn't progressed at all these years. I fear I'll never be able to avenge in this lifetime."

Yang Xiong watched the distant battle, unable to hide his curiosity: without Tang San's Hidden Weapon, could Dugu Bo be killed by Ju Douluo? The gap in Soul Power Level between them is still considerable.

"Teacher Lin, you've spent these years in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect studying martial souls and teaching; you're not planning to take a disciple to avenge you later, are you?"

Lin Gong laughed, "I did entertain that thought back then, but now I've long let it go; after all, it's a grudge from over twenty years ago, no need to involve the younger generation."

At that moment Lin Gong suddenly grew serious: "Xiao Xiong, I know you have ideas, ambition, and purpose, and even your talent and opportunities are excellent, but remember one thing: you must never reveal your hidden cards before the crucial moment. I caused this tragedy back then because I possessed a heavy treasure, and you're still too weak now; don't be overly overconfident in your youth."

Yang Xiong nodded gravely, "Teacher Lin, rest assured, I won't expose my secrets."

After their discussion, the two hurried away; a Title Douluo‑ranked battle isn't something outsiders can easily observe—any lapse could lead to being killed by them.

Yang Xiong had intended to do something, but Lin Gong snatched him away in one motion.

By Yang Xiong's estimate, Dugu Bo's chances in this fight are grim; even if he survives, he'll be severely wounded.

And my pair of Exploding Dragon Claws must fully merge with my body; the best method is to use the spring water of the dual‑ice‑fire eyes, perhaps borrowing its ice‑fire power to fuse the Soul Bone completely, after which I can use them with confidence.

After hurrying back to the dormitory, Yang Xiong began cataloguing the Soul Rings he obtained from this Sunset Forest hunt.

Having absorbed the Soul Ring of a 4,300‑year‑old Silver‑Horn Tyrant Dragon, his Soul Power reached the Level 32 peak, and Level 33 was not far off.

At the same time, Yang Xiong acquired a very good soul skill: Rage of the Tyrant Dragon.

When using the soul skill, his muscles swell, dragon patterns appear over his body as if possessed by a Silver‑Horn Tyrant Dragon, and his attack, defense, and damage double, with attacks gaining armor‑piercing effect, lasting one hour.

Yang Xiong was very satisfied with this soul skill; it's an exceptional amplification‑type soul skill. With it, he now feels confident enough to battle top Soul Ancestors, and if he uses all his cards, he could even take on a Soul King.

Especially, Yang Xiong felt that after this beyond‑age Soul Ring absorption, many of his meridians seemed considerably opened; although not fully unobstructed, his cultivation appears to have entered a new stage, and the Yin Yang Meditation Method can now be further refined.

Yang Xiong held a deep‑blue sphere in his right hand—the Spiral Sphere. At this moment he multitasked, summoning his martial soul and Soul Rings, and began drawing energy from the Third Soul Ring into the Spiral Sphere. The blue sphere gradually changed, thin strands of gold appearing inside; as more energy poured in, the sphere shifted from blue to gold.

This time Yang Xiong's absorption of the Silver‑Horn Tyrant Dragon's Soul Ring was carefully considered; although he gained an amplification soul skill, the armor‑piercing attribute clearly stems from the metal attribute of the Silver‑Horn Tyrant Dragon.

After years of hard training, Yang Xiong's Divided Mind Control has nearly reached the sixth level of the Six Apertures Wishful Heart, allowing finer control over Soul Rings and Soul Power.

Yang Xiong felt that when the Spiral Sphere turned gold, it exuded a strong cutting aura, its power considerably greater than when it was blue.

Now multitasking, Yang Xiong also let the Second Soul Ring's energy flow into the Spiral Sphere; the already golden sphere now showed a hint of green.

Unexpectedly, after the two different energies merged into the Spiral Sphere, a powerful repulsive force arose; within minutes the sphere's consumption spiked dramatically, even beginning to collapse.

Yet Yang Xiong was even more pleased; his prediction was correct—if the Spiral Sphere incorporates multiple energies, it indeed produces an explosive effect, like the Buddha Fury Lotus from a legendary work of his past life.

With his current mastery of Soul Power and spirit power, Yang Xiong still cannot fuse multiple energies together, but he believes this advanced Spiral Sphere has limitless potential; as his Soul Power grows and he masters more energies, the sphere could become extremely terrifying.

Now Yang Xiong felt his body undergoing some change; after absorbing two Soul Rings the effect was modest, but after the third Soul Ring his Five Organs Six Bowels seemed to strengthen.

Yang Xiong himself didn't know exactly where the First Soul Ring's Space Attribute was enhanced, but the boosts from the Second and Third Soul Rings were obvious; especially after absorbing the Third Soul Ring, the two attributes in his body showed no repulsion, which is the greatest advantage of a Full Body Soul—it can accommodate various Soul Rings and energies.

Wood Attribute energy corresponds to the liver; a normal liver exhibits growth, upward development, and smooth flow, matching the growth and upward traits of Wood Attribute energy.

Metal Attribute energy corresponds to the lungs; the lungs possess traits of killing, sinking, constricting, and cleansing, similar to the killing and constricting traits of Metal Attribute energy.

After absorbing these two Soul Rings, those two organs seemed greatly strengthened; especially after taking the Silver‑Horn Tyrant Dragon's Soul Ring, Yang Xiong felt his killing aura intensify, and even his breathing carried a certain lethal chill.

Compared to the Tai Chi's all‑embracing nature, the Five Elements seem to follow cycles of generation and restriction, hinting at additional rules.

Now Yang Xiong grew increasingly confident in his cultivation plan; if he truly absorbs Soul Rings containing the five elemental energies—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—his Five Element Cycle will be complete, the Spiral Sphere's power will multiply, his five organs will become immensely robust, and perhaps even a energy surpassing the Douluo World could emerge.

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Early the next morning, Yang Xiong still took Ning Rongrong to practice the Purple Extreme Demon Eye. While it was almost impossible to grasp at the Great Soul Master stage, upon reaching the Soul Elder realm, Yang Xiong saw the sky brighten slightly and felt a violet aura merge into his eyes; the Purple Extreme Demon Eye truly entered its introductory stage.

Originally Yang Xiong's Purple Extreme Demon Eye cultivation lagged behind Ning Rongrong's, but after just the first introductory session, he felt his vision improve dramatically—he could see farther, more clearly, and even discern a target's position from multiple angles.

Now Yang Xiong was unusually delighted; it seemed he had entered the first tier of the Purple Extreme Demon Eye: "Comprehensive View," the true introductory phase.

Compared with ordinary martial souls, a Full Body Soul has a huge advantage: each time a Soul Ring is absorbed, Soul Power not only enhances the body but also improves the brain and eyes, since they're merely parts of the body.

During this enhancement, spirit power and eyesight also increase; in a sense, Yang Xiong could be considered a Spirit-type Soul Master, even capable of pursuing the spirit path, though he lacked interest at the time.

Yang Xiong's goal was to, through Soul Power and Soul Ring absorption, bring his body, spirit power, Qi Blood, and physique to the pinnacle of a Soul Master, leaving no weakness.

"Rong Rong, my Purple Extreme Demon Eye has reached the Comprehensive View realm."

Beside him, Ning Rongrong planted a kiss on Yang Xiong's cheek and said, "Xiao Xiongzi, you performed well; this is your reward."

Yang Xiong laughed, "Is this reward a bit too small? I think I need several more rewards."

Ning Rongrong spat from the corner of her mouth: "Look at your temperament, this lady entered the Zongguan realm much earlier than you; perhaps in another year and a half she'll enter the Micro-Entry Realm, you are far slower than me, you still have to keep working hard."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Rong Rong, I went to Sunset Forest yesterday, and now I have already absorbed the Third Soul Ring, and my soul power has reached Level 32."

Ning Rongrong's previously delicate little face suddenly sagged: "Well, you little Xiao Xiongzi, I didn't expect that after absorbing the Third Soul Ring you actually jumped up two levels; I didn't expect you to surpass me so quickly. Doesn't that mean your soul power level is now one level lower than Xiao Wu's, and even one level higher than this lady's?"

Yang Xiong laughed: "This is the result of my diligent cultivation; otherwise how could I protect you?"

Ning Rongrong's complexion finally improved a bit: "No, I must cultivate diligently; I absolutely cannot be surpassed by you, and I also need to reach Level 32 as soon as possible."

Yang Xiong stroked Ning Rongrong's hair, chuckling to himself; his cultivation speed is getting faster and faster now, and this little girl basically cannot surpass him, and the Immortal Herb that Yang Xiong currently has no intention of taking out, since the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is crowded and watchful, and it might cause trouble.

It has been a little over four months since they entered the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and under this favorable environment—especially the abundant resources and Simulated Environment, even the assistance of various Soul Beast meat—the Shrek group has recently made considerable progress. The highest advancement is Tang San, who is now near the Level 34 peak and is already very close to Level 35.

Dai Mubai is already Level 39, but still cannot break through to Level 40.

Oscar is also Level 32, but unfortunately, as a Food System Soul Grandmaster, his advancement is relatively slower.

Ning Rongrong is Level 31, having just been boosted by absorbing a Soul Ring.

Zhu Zhuqing is Level 29, Ma Hongjun is also Level 29, and Qin Shuang has just reached Level 28.

In terms of time, Yang Xiong, Ning Rongrong, Tang San and the others are now thirteen years old.

However, Yang Xiong feels that the gap between himself and Tang San will keep shrinking; when they first entered school the difference was four levels, and now it is only two levels.

But on that day, when Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong and the others went to train, besides Yu Xiaogang, Flanders and their companions, there was unexpectedly another person present.

(End of chapter)