Holding the Moon Devouring Azure Wolf's 100,000-Year Soul Bone, Yu Yuanzhen felt a cold sensation spread through his palm.
"I truly didn't expect to obtain a 100,000-Year Soul Bone so easily."
He sighed with emotion.
The Soul Bone dropped by the Moon Devouring Azure Wolf was a Left Arm Bone. Although he had no idea what abilities it contained, the enhancement provided by a 100,000-Year Soul Bone alone was already extraordinary.
"I already possess a Left Arm Bone, so this one can be given to Xiaogang."
"Tsk... Perhaps he really is the one blessed with the fortune of this era. Soul Bones seem to be lining up to fall into his hands."
Yu Yuanzhen smiled to himself.
At this point, he had almost completely accepted Arou's explanation.
Otherwise, how could he explain why Soul Bones—treasures that most Spirit Masters would never see even once in their lifetime—were appearing one after another before him?
At the same time, he didn't forget Arou's words.
In this era of great conflict, Luck naturally gathers around extraordinary geniuses.
Given how Yu Xiaogang had started, even if he possessed great fortune, he couldn't possibly compare with people like Bibi Dong or Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect.
However, instead of giving up, his son had gambled everything on himself.
That determination became his turning point.
Step by step, he gathered more and more fortune, eventually leading to the incredible harvest they had obtained in the Sunset Forest.
Had Xiaogang chosen to give up before obtaining his first Soul Ring, all that fortune would likely have drifted away to someone else.
As Yu Yuanzhen gently stroked the Soul Bone, his thoughts wandered.
Just then, the Grand Elder hurried over.
"Sect Master..."
The first things he noticed were the towering figures of the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Although their overwhelming aura still shocked him, he had already seen them once before and managed to remain relatively calm.
Then his eyes landed on Yu Yuanzhen.
Standing beside a dazzling 100,000-Year Soul Ring, Yu Yuanzhen was absentmindedly holding a Soul Bone.
The Grand Elder couldn't help swallowing hard.
A 100,000-Year Soul Ring...
It was the ultimate dream of every Spirit Master.
And now, one floated right before his eyes.
Coincidentally, he had already reached Rank 90 and still hadn't absorbed his ninth Soul Ring.
For a brief moment, he desperately wanted to step forward and absorb it.
"Grand Elder, you've arrived."
Yu Yuanzhen quickly noticed the longing in his eyes.
"Wake up. You can't withstand a 100,000-Year Soul Ring."
His words immediately poured cold water over the Grand Elder's excitement.
Yu Yuanzhen knew the Grand Elder's condition better than anyone.
Although he possessed the optimal Soul Ring configuration, he had never absorbed any rings beyond the recommended age and had not fused with a single Soul Bone.
If this had been a newly advanced 100,000-Year Soul Beast, Yu Yuanzhen might have considered letting him try.
But the Moon Devouring Azure Wolf was no ordinary beast.
According to Arou, it was at least 150,000 years old.
That was far beyond what the Grand Elder could endure.
Even if he absorbed the Moon Devouring Azure Wolf's Soul Bone first to improve his physical strength, there still wasn't enough time.
Absorbing a 100,000-Year Soul Bone required a considerable amount of time, while the Soul Ring itself wouldn't remain stable long enough.
No matter how they looked at it, the Grand Elder simply couldn't absorb it.
"I... it just feels unbearable."
The Grand Elder forced a bitter smile.
A priceless 100,000-Year Soul Ring floated before them, yet they could only watch it disappear.
Who wouldn't feel heartbroken?
"Tell me about it."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed.
Only those who truly had the opportunity to obtain such a treasure could understand the pain of watching it slip away.
"Enough."
"We've already gained more than enough."
"You've obtained a suitable ninth Soul Ring, and we've also acquired a 100,000-Year Soul Bone."
"We shouldn't be too greedy."
Patting the Grand Elder on the shoulder, Yu Yuanzhen practically dragged him away from the irresistible temptation.
They soon arrived before the dying Red-Toothed Thunder Wolf.
After taking one last regretful glance at the distant 100,000-Year Soul Ring, the Grand Elder sighed, raised his weapon, and ended the beast's life.
A black Soul Ring streaked with crimson patterns slowly rose into the air.
Taking a deep breath, the Grand Elder calmed his emotions, pulled the Soul Ring toward himself, sat cross-legged, and began absorbing his ninth Soul Ring.
Meanwhile, Yu Yuanzhen began searching the Thunder Wolf's corpse.
Since the Moon Devouring Azure Wolf's Soul Ring couldn't be absorbed, he wasn't particularly enthusiastic about looting the body.
Then, he suddenly froze.
Something inside the corpse was glowing.
A flickering light shone from the Red-Toothed Thunder Wolf's right forelimb.
It was...
A Soul Bone.
Yu Yuanzhen stared blankly.
His mouth slowly fell open.
"Damn!"
It was an expression he had learned from Yu Xiaogang.
When Xiaogang had first used the phrase, Yu Yuanzhen had asked what it meant.
His son had simply laughed and replied,
"When something is so shocking that words fail you, it just comes out naturally."
At the time, Yu Yuanzhen hadn't understood.
Now...
He understood perfectly.
Another Soul Bone.
He had just dug one out without expecting it in the slightest.
For a brief moment, he was completely stunned.
However, after encountering so many Soul Bones recently, his excitement quickly settled down.
This Soul Bone came from an 80,000-Year Red-Toothed Thunder Wolf.
Since the Grand Elder had absorbed its Soul Ring, it was only natural that the Soul Bone should also belong to him.
Thinking back to Yu Xiaogang's third Soul Ring and the tremendous improvement brought by its accompanying Soul Bone, Yu Yuanzhen couldn't help looking forward to seeing how much stronger the Grand Elder would become after fusing with this one.
"It dropped a Soul Bone?"
"You really are fortunate."
Arou walked over after hearing Yu Yuanzhen's surprised shout.
Seeing the Soul Bone inside the Thunder Wolf's corpse, even she looked slightly impressed.
"I suppose I am."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded calmly.
Yet another thought surfaced in his mind.
"Xiaogang isn't even here, yet I still obtained a Soul Bone."
"Could it be... some of that Luck has begun gathering around me as well?"
He immediately shook his head.
No.
He absolutely couldn't interfere with his son's path to godhood.
As for himself...
Yu Yuanzhen decided to place his faith in the God of Destruction.
If that supreme deity truly intended to choose him, perhaps he wouldn't need to rely on fortune at all.
And if everything worked out...
The result would be unimaginable.
For most families, producing two titled Douluo was enough to shake the continent.
But for his family...
It could become something far greater.
Two Gods in one family.
If that day truly came, the names of Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang would be remembered across the Douluo Continent for generations to come.
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