After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Dugu Feng returned to Dugu Mansion.
Using the same explanation he had given to his father Dugu Shuo, Dugu Shuo didn't harbor the slightest doubt and readily believed Dugu Feng.
As for the Clear Sky Sect's proposal to change the emperor, since Ning Fengzhi had been persuaded, it would naturally be Ning Fengzhi's responsibility to handle it.
Once these two factions were dealt with, the other Soul Master families and various forces would undoubtedly follow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's lead without any further commotion.
Meanwhile, over the next few days, Dugu Feng made public appearances in Heaven Dou City to demonstrate his support for Xue Qinghe, and the situation gradually resolved itself.
Heaven Dou City slowly quieted down, returning to its previous state.
News from the front lines also became more subdued, as the two empires reverted to their previous state of constant minor skirmishes, with neither able to defeat the other.
However, what was different was that Dai Tian Jun became more proactive. The deaths of two Titled Douluos without any large-scale retaliation from the Heaven Dou Empire led Dai Tian Jun to conclude that Xue Qinghe only had these two Titled Douluos under his command.
He began launching frequent small-scale raids, keeping Xue Qinghe constantly on the defensive. In terms of war experience, Dai Tian Jun was still more seasoned.
Upon receiving this news, Dugu Feng smiled faintly to himself—Qian Renxue would have her hands full.
When the front lines remained unchanged for two consecutive months, Dugu Feng became certain that Qian Renxue still didn't want to reveal her identity.
By this time, Qiandao Liu must have assigned new bodyguards to Qian Renxue. Their strength would need to surpass Dai Tian Jun's; otherwise, how could they protect her?
If Qian Renxue had no reservations, she would have ordered her new bodyguards to deal with Dai Tian Jun.
But since no action was taken, it indicated that Qian Renxue hadn't abandoned her dream and was continuing to endure to avoid exposing her identity.
Seeing this, Dugu Feng felt reassured. He took advantage of the continent's peaceful period to focus on steady cultivation.
Not long after, on Poseidon Island, Xiao Wu broke through to Soul Saint and absorbed a God-given Soul Ring. Dugu Feng's Core Pearl activated once again, converting the God-given Soul Ring's energy and effortlessly elevating his Soul Power to level 78.
Then, Zhu Zhuqing broke through to Soul Saint.
This pushed his strength even further, reaching level 79.
Meanwhile, the Shrek Six Devils on Poseidon Island were finally nearing completion of their first trial.
What surprised Dugu Feng was Tang San. With two months remaining before the end of the first trial, Tang San advanced to Soul Saint.
He then spent seven days absorbing a God-given Soul Ring, clearly striving to obtain a 100,000 Year Soul Ring.
Drawing on his utmost perseverance, Tang San persisted relentlessly. After all, the suffering he had endured in the past had forged considerable resilience.
Dugu Feng had subjected him to three trials involving the loss of his External Soul Bone, and coupled with the fact that Tang San had already died once, his willpower was notably firm.
However, Tang San's physical constitution ultimately fell short. Having lost his External Soul Bone three times, his foundation had weakened significantly. In the end, the Soul Ring he absorbed only slightly exceeded Ning Rongrong's by over ten thousand years, reaching 80,000 years. His Soul Power Level rose to level 73.
In the remaining two months, Tang San surprisingly advanced another level, reaching level 74.
Although Ning Rongrong had reached Soul Saint earlier than Tang San and was at level 74 before the first trial, Tang San had already caught up with her.
Dugu Feng marveled that although Tang San only received the Black Level Six Trials this time instead of the Sea God Nine Trials, his talent in cultivation was undeniable. With the foundation laid by the Mystic Heaven Skill, his speed was unmatched by anyone.
Moreover, his single-minded determination to enhance his strength for revenge gave him perseverance in cultivation that no one could compare to.
The power of the Sea God's Light from the first trial actually allowed him to rise from level 65 to level 74, unleashing tremendous energy.
"That's more like it, you indomitable cockroach. Only by becoming stronger can you stand against the Spirit Hall. Keep cultivating, Tang San!"
Dugu Feng let out a cold laugh.
Besides Tang San, Oscar and Ma Hongjun, driven by Tang San's example, finally exerted their utmost effort to cultivate to Soul Emperor. They absorbed God-given Soul Rings and reached level 63 during the first trial assessment, becoming high-level Soul Masters.
After spending some time observing the Shrek Six Devils, Dugu Feng threw himself into his final sprint.
He was about to step into Soul Douluo as well.
Time passed, with Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Tang San, and Tang Hao all diligently cultivating.
The continent seemed as peaceful as if there had never been any conflicts.
Nearly a year went by in such an atmosphere.
Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
In the central spring.
Supported by three External Soul Bones, Dugu Feng had been cultivating underwater for a long time.
He lay in the water like a large scorpion, fully opening himself to absorb the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Around his body, eight Spider Lances shimmered with golden threads that extended deep into the water, drawing strands of pure energy into his body.
On his back, Dugu Feng's entire back had turned golden. The eight Spider Lances were also pure brilliant gold, but not the gaudy kind—instead, they bore golden cloud patterns, appearing solemn and noble.
This gold was the symbol of the divine level, transcending the human realm.
Dugu Feng was absolutely certain his Eight Spider Lances had become divine-grade.
As he continuously absorbed the ice and fire energies within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Feng's Soul Power Level had reached level 80.
Most crucially, the Eight Spider Lances had finally taken the final step and ascended to the divine level.
Watching the flickering Devouring Golden Threads in the water swiftly moving between the ice and fire energies, devouring and returning pure energy, Dugu Feng felt wonderful.
Just as he was about to leave the water to hunt for a Spirit Ring, another change occurred on his back.
"Spider Emperor Wings, aid my successor on the path to godhood. They shall be your most capable divine artifact!"
A cold snort echoed in Dugu Feng's mind.
Dugu Feng shuddered—wasn't this the voice of the Spider God that had appeared when he devoured Tang San's Eight Spider Lances last time?
"Ah!"
Gurgle—
Suddenly, Dugu Feng let out a pained cry, choking on two mouthfuls of spring water.
Excruciating pain erupted from his back.
Last time, he had suspected that the Spider God referred to the Eight Spider Lances as Spider Emperor Wings, which clearly didn't match their appearance.
Could it be that after evolving to the divine level, their form would evolve as well?
Changes were already beginning on his back. The eight Spider Lances were thickening, and the golden cloud patterns on them suddenly came to life, extending slender spider legs that transformed into translucent golden feathers.
The Eight Spider Lances, originally spanning over three meters when fully extended, continued to lengthen and widen. Adorned with golden cloud-patterned feathers, they gradually broke free from their cocoon-like state, transforming as if into butterflies.
The enormous wings obscured Dugu Feng's figure. With a gentle flutter, he drifted lightly out of the water and stabilized in the sky.
Dugu Feng glanced left and right—on each side, he bore four wings.
Their surfaces shimmered with beautiful golden cloud patterns, and as they shifted, it seemed as though they were stirring the very space around them, driving endless currents of air.
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