Dugu Bo widened his eyes, took a deep breath, and said slowly:
"As expected of the most precious torso bone. The dragon-bone state is secondary in terms of rarity. What truly makes it extraordinary is that it allows the martial soul true body to be used multiple times without side effects. This is a genuine divine ability, probably second only to the Blue Silver King spirit ring that Xiao Li absorbed, which perfectly matches his martial soul."
Wang Li agreed. The reason he had no side effects was because he absorbed a spirit ring from a soul beast identical to his martial soul, though it did increase his stamina and energy consumption.
Under normal circumstances, the combination of Dugu Yan's spirit ring and spirit bone could already be considered top-tier.
Dugu Yan wore an excited smile as she looked at Wang Li and Dugu Bo, saying sweetly:
"Thanks to Xiao Li for accurately finding that soul beast, and thanks to Grandpa for controlling it so I could kill it."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's eyes were full of affection. Dugu Yan was his last remaining family member, and he naturally wanted to give her the best of everything. He chuckled and said:
"That's because you're Yan Yan. Now that you've obtained both a spirit ring and a spirit bone, it's time for us to head back. Xiao Li, do you have anything else to do here?"
Wang Li shook his head and smiled:
"I don't have anything to do in the Star Luo Empire. But after returning to the Heaven Dou Empire, I need to make a trip to the Extreme North, because I've already reached level 80."
As soon as he said this, it was like a bolt from the blue. Both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were stunned.
Dugu Bo gasped:
"Xiao Li, it's only been a little over a year, right? And you've already reached level 80, becoming a quasi Soul Douluo. You're only a little over seventeen. Don't tell me you'll become a Title Douluo before the age of twenty?"
"At twenty, most soul masters haven't even graduated from advanced academies yet, and you're already about to become one of the top powerhouses on the continent!"
Dugu Yan quickly stepped forward, pinched Wang Li's face, and asked:
"Does it hurt?"
Wang Li didn't answer. Instead, he pinched her face back and mischievously asked:
"Does it hurt?"
Dugu Yan nodded, her eyes full of disbelief:
"It hurts. This isn't a dream. Xiao Li, you're about to become a Soul Douluo!"
A sharp light flashed in Wang Li's eyes:
"Thanks to all the battles I've gone through over the past year. That white-haired old man originally told me to meet him when I reached level 90 and my martial soul evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor. But I think even now, I should be qualified to make a deal with him."
Dugu Bo looked deeply at Wang Li. This abnormal cultivation speed wasn't the first time he had seen it, so he could accept it. He then said:
"Alright, we'll head north and go to the Extreme North. The glacial plateau there is a place where no human traces can be found. It's said to be a soul beast forest, hiding high-level soul beasts unknown to outsiders."
"That white-haired old man might be one of them. Whether he keeps his promise or not, with my current strength, I can ensure we come and go safely."
With Dugu Bo saying this, the matter was settled. After briefly cleaning up the battlefield and taking the corpse of the Sky Winged Dragon,after all, it was a 70,000-year soul beast and of the dragon type, so it definitely had value,the three of them set off back the way they came.
About three days later, they returned to the Sunset Forest. Instead of going back to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they continued heading north and soon arrived at the Frozen Forest.
This was a forest covered in ice and snow all year round, inhabited by numerous ice-attributed soul beasts. It was one of the few forests in the northern part of the continent where human activity could still be found.
After passing completely through the Frozen Forest, the temperature dropped further, and the climate grew increasingly harsh. As far as the eye could see, everything was pure white. This was the Extreme North.
The glacial plateau of the Extreme North was vast. As for which specific great snow mountain they were looking for, not even Wang Li nor Dugu Bo knew.
However, that wasn't a problem. Even if they couldn't ask locals for directions, they could ask the local beasts. Wang Li could read memories, so they would eventually find clues. It would be far more efficient than searching every snow mountain one by one.
…
At the same time, in the Slaughter City, at the Hell Slaughter Arena.
This was a place like a coliseum. The surrounding stands were packed with people, all shouting excitedly with crimson eyes.
These were the residents of Slaughter City. Outside, they would all be considered villains and criminals,people who deserved death.
What excited them so much was the match in the arena. There were no rules, and only one objective: kill everyone else and be the last one standing.
Tang San, who had been sent here by Tang Hao, had already adapted to life in Slaughter City. At this moment, he was among the competitors in the arena.
Wielding the Clear Sky Hammer as his main weapon and using various hidden weapons in combination, he continuously slaughtered one enemy after another.
In the end, he used the Eight Spider Lances on his back to pierce through the corpses of his enemies, draining them until only a layer of skin remained.
A trace of satisfaction appeared in Tang San's eyes. According to his own reasoning:
The Eight Spider Lances could be righteous or evil depending on how they were used.
Everyone in Slaughter City was extremely wicked and deserved death.
By killing them and using them for cultivation, he was eliminating harm for the people. He carried a deep blood feud, and he needed their strength. When the time came to overthrow the evil Spirit Hall, they would have contributed as well. Since they were guilty, he was simply helping them atone.
What Tang San didn't realize was that he was becoming increasingly cruel, bloodthirsty, and twisted.
Originally, Slaughter City was a place of inheritance left by the Asura God,a pure land of killing. However, due to the interference of the Rakshasa God, it had become filthy, depraved, and corrupting, amplifying human desires.
This time, Tang San did not have a head spirit bone, nor had he consumed the Immortal Herb "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew," so his mental strength was only average. He didn't even have the Blue Silver Domain to keep himself clear-headed.
In Slaughter City, he was inevitably influenced by its environment, and the evil within his heart was magnified infinitely.
In the past, he only devoured soul beasts for cultivation. Now, he had finally crossed the line and begun devouring humans.
Human desire is like a boulder rolling down a mountain,once it starts, it only heads toward the abyss.
At this moment, Tang San was even enjoying it, not realizing anything was wrong. In Slaughter City, he felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration, and his soul power was advancing rapidly,this was the best proof.
Meanwhile, all of this was being observed by another person,Hu Liena, who had arrived earlier than him.
"So this Tang San is my teacher's enemy, Tang Hao's son. As expected, he is extremely evil, but also undeniably powerful."
"The Hell Road is dangerous and unpredictable. Perhaps I can let him scout the way for me. Once we make it out safely, I can present him to my teacher."
The earlier parts were a bit too satisfying, so the later entertainment will have to come from Tang San.
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