Chapter 202: Absorbing the Second Soul Bone
Zhang Jingyang widened his eyes in disbelief.
Could he really obtain a soul bone?
A soul bone!
They had won the championship through the Seven Shura Illusion Realm. It was the power of their whole team.
Even if he was the one with the highest soul power among the Gemstone Soul Masters, even if he had been the team captain before Ning Rongrong arrived, he didn't believe his contribution was the greatest.
Yet the Young Master was willing to give him a soul bone.
"Why aren't you thanking the Young Master yet!" Shi Nian was momentarily stunned, then quickly smacked Zhang Jingyang on the head.
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Zhang Jingyang dropped to one knee, overwhelmed by excitement.
Dugu Feng smiled but said nothing.
It was worth spending such a "horse bone" to inspire loyalty—he could afford to give away one soul bone.
Moreover, this was a fire-attribute soul bone, less than twenty thousand years old, and perfectly suited for Zhang Jingyang.
Dugu Feng was generous by nature; this would show the other Gemstone Soul Masters that following the Dugu family promised a bright future.
The thought brought to mind Yu Yuanzhen.
Yu Yuanzhen possessed three soul bones.
From this, it was clear that in distributing soul bones, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was inferior to the Clear Sky Sect.
The Clear Sky Sect also had three inherited soul bones.
The most talented, Tang Hao, received two, while Tang Xiao received one.
Tang Xiao's strength had progressed swiftly, and he too became a Titled Douluo. Even if later events hadn't occurred and the five Elders hadn't broken through, that generation would have still boasted two Titled Douluo.
But the contrast between brothers Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian was stark.
Yu Yuanzhen had been a Titled Douluo for years, while Yu Luomian was still only a Soul Douluo.
This disparity was no coincidence.
If Yu Luomian had also reached Titled Douluo level, with two Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon brothers holding that rank, the clan's fate would be much different.
A soul bone's boost to one's physique was immediate—especially for fierce martial spirits like the Clear Sky Hammer or Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
Dugu Feng pondered for a moment, then drew his thoughts back.
The final head bone—everyone naturally understood—it would be claimed by the Young Master himself.
Ning Rongrong clung happily to Dugu Feng's arm, thrilled that she had won this soul bone for him.
Dugu Feng had once given her immortal herbs that evolved her spirit; now she had finally contributed something meaningful in return, deeply satisfying her vanity.
While Dugu Feng's side was lively, the Spirit Hall team stood in dismal silence in the background.
Bibi Dong said nothing and turned straight back into the Pope's Hall.
Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and the others also quietly left the square before the hall.
Only the Heaven Dou Empire's side remained in the square now.
Qian Renxue walked over.
"Brother Feng, you really surprised me. When those seven appeared, I thought you had abandoned the finals altogether!"
Qian Renxue said with layered meaning.
She was truly shocked—Dugu Feng's performance had been flawless.
"I hope Brother Xue won't take offense; we had no other choice if we wanted the championship," Dugu Feng replied calmly.
"How could I blame you? You brought the championship back to the Heaven Dou Empire. My father will be overjoyed when we return!"
Qian Renxue spoke as if thinking fondly of Emperor Xue Ye.
Dugu Feng cursed silently, You're probably eager for his death!
Still, her act was impeccable.
The group celebrated a little longer before descending from the Pope's Mountain and returning to the hotel.
Having gained such precious treasures, the next step was naturally to absorb them.
Dugu Feng entrusted the celebration planning to Old Snake and Shi Nian.
Then he, Little Snake, and Zhang Jingyang each returned to their rooms to absorb their respective soul bones.
All his efforts and schemes had led to this one goal—the head bone.
Without it, Dugu Feng wouldn't even have participated in the Soul Master Tournament.
Sitting cross-legged with excitement, Dugu Feng ran his hand over the pouch at his waist. As he focused his spirit, the Wisdom Head Bone of Spiritual Condensation appeared before him.
A gentle energy wave filled the entire room, emitting a soft blue glow that instantly entranced him.
This was the second of the six possible soul bones he would possess.
A thread of spiritual energy from the sea of mind between his brows extended outward, slowly merging into the head bone.
The head bone's light brightened, expanding and engulfing Dugu Feng completely.
"So comfortable!"
This was the advantage of absorbing a soul bone—no soul power requirement, no pain.
The bluish light seeped into his body, flowing through his meridians and gathering between his brows.
A cool, soothing sensation spread through him as his mind opened up—his intellect growing steadily.
His mental power surged rapidly within his spiritual sea.
Suddenly, Dugu Feng understood why this was called the Wisdom Head Bone of Spiritual Condensation.
Its greatest function was not to amplify mental power, but to enhance intelligence, increasing perception and control over mental energy.
His spiritual power had always been strong, but using it efficiently had always relied on his Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison and Slaughter God Domain.
He could use mental power to enhance their strength, but using mental energy independently had never been instinctive.
Now, he felt his consciousness and his spiritual energy perfectly linked—able to manipulate it freely at will.
He continued to gain insights on how to wield his mental power.
He didn't know how much time had passed before the glowing head bone suddenly expanded, enveloping his entire head like a shell.
Then it gradually shrank, turning ethereal and merging completely into him.
That marked the full fusion process—the head bone's energy merging entirely with Dugu Feng's.
The process lasted a full day and night before he slowly opened his eyes.
Sensing his soul power, a joyful expression appeared on his face.
"Two levels higher—level forty-eight, just one step from becoming a Soul King!"
He could almost feel the realization of his dominant poison art within reach—just two more levels.
Beyond the increase in soul power, he explored the soul skill granted by the head bone and was surprised.
When Tang San absorbed this same soul bone, he gained Purple God Light, an offensive skill born from combining it with his Purple Demon Eye technique.
However, Dugu Feng's ability was not offensive—it was a range-type amplification skill that doubled the concealment of his spiritual attacks.
Projecting his mental power from the sea of consciousness, his eyes glowed with a red light—it carried the venomous essence of the Jade Phosphor Serpent.
Dugu Feng already possessed a spiritual attack skill, and the abilities granted by a soul bone were shaped by both the soul beast's innate talent and the soul master's own traits.
His Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison, when cultivated deeply enough, became colorless, tasteless, and undetectable—corroding opponents' minds without their awareness.
The Wisdom Head Bone of Spiritual Condensation enhanced this very aspect, perfectly merging with his own serpent poison.
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