Just as Xiao Wu was performing her sacrifice, Yun Ming, located on the edge of the Star Dou, felt a stir in his heart, yet when he tried to perceive the specifics, he found nothing.
Logically speaking, the soul power fluctuations from Xiao Wu's sacrifice were so intense that they should have been impossible to hide from Yun Ming and Bibi Dong, but as of now, neither of them had sensed a thing.
As for why, the reason for this was naturally because the Shura God had intervened; otherwise, if Bibi Dong had sensed it, she would have rushed over to kill Tang San!
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Soul Spirit, Evil King, looked at the somewhat distracted Yun Ming and asked.
"What is it?"
Hearing the Evil King's question, Yun Ming shook his head and said.
"I don't know. I just felt as if something related to me had happened, but I have no clue what it could be."
Having cultivated to Yun Ming's level, a sudden premonition always had a cause, but this time, the feeling was rather strange! After thinking for a moment and finding no answers, Yun Ming let go of his conjectures and decided to let nature take its course.
He continued to examine the spoils in his hands. A hundred thousand year Titan Giant Ape Left Arm Bone, truly excellent! Yun Ming nodded in satisfaction, stored the soul bone back into his Phoenix Cry Ring, and asked the Evil King.
"How are the other gains?"
The Evil King knew what Yun Ming was referring to and shook his head.
"The harvest was meager."
Yun Ming nodded and said.
"That is to be expected, so be it."
Afterward, Yun Ming flashed away, returning to the forest where Yang Wudi was absorbing his soul ring.
Five hours later.
Yang Wudi finished absorbing the soul ring, opened his eyes, and let out an involuntary long howl.
"Ha—"
The howl sounded like thunder, echoing through the forest. At the same time, the nine soul rings on Yang Wudi's body appeared one by one: two yellow, two purple, four black, and finally, that red soul ring with a hint of golden patterns.
Seeing that Yang Wudi had successfully broken through, Yun Ming offered his congratulations.
"Congratulations, Grandfather, on achieving the Title Douluo realm!"
Gu Rong and Dugu Bo also offered their congratulations.
Gu Rong: "Brother Yang, congratulations!"
Dugu Bo: "Brother Yang, congratulations, congratulations!"
Yang Wudi laughed heartily and returned the gesture with a bow.
"Pure luck, pure luck."
It was evident that Yang Wudi was in a great mood after breaking through to the Title Douluo realm; even his tone of voice was much more cheerful.
Listening to the humble words of this man surnamed Yang and looking at that scarlet ninth soul ring at his feet, Gu Rong and Dugu Bo felt a bit envious.
A hundred thousand year soul ring! In all these years, they had only seen them on Bibi Dong and Tang Hao, and now they were seeing Yang Wudi possess one—wait, it seemed someone who shouldn't be here had been mixed into this. Thinking of this, they became even more envious; they envied him for having such a good grandson.
Especially Dugu Bo; Yang Wudi had just broken through with a hundred thousand year soul ring and his soul power had already reached level 92, about to catch up to him. How could an old-timer Title Douluo like him bear this?
The three old men chatted with each other. Yun Ming looked at the remains of the Sky Azure Bull Python, sensed that the soul bone was still inside, and stepped forward to retrieve it. Just like in the original timeline, the Sky Azure Bull Python produced a Right Arm Bone.
With the appearance of the hundred thousand year soul bone, the attention of the three old men was drawn once again. The Poison Bone Duo Douluo had fiery gazes; a hundred thousand year soul bone! And it was a hundred thousand year soul bone with the bloodline of an Azure Dragon! Both of them could use it, and both wanted it. However, thinking that the soul ring had already been absorbed by Yang Wudi—and that a soul ring and soul bone from the same beast were required to exert maximum efficacy—they could only sigh inwardly and silently give up.
Yun Ming shared the same thought and handed the soul bone to Yang Wudi.
"Grandfather, you should absorb it. A matching ring and bone are the most compatible."
However, he never expected that Yang Wudi would refuse.
Yang Wudi said calmly.
"No, no matter how compatible it is, it's of no use to an old man like me who has half-retired from the Soul Master World. Better to leave it for others!"
Ever since he went to Heaven Dou City, aside from the time he dealt with the Clear Sky Sect, Yang Wudi had spent most of his time tinkering with the herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, rarely taking action. To him, whether he had a soul bone or not really didn't matter.
Yun Ming was stunned by these words, but he did not try to persuade him otherwise. It didn't matter; since Yang Wudi didn't want it, then so be it. Thinking of this, Yun Ming took out the hundred thousand year Titan Giant Ape soul bone and handed both soul bones to the two Title Douluos.
"Two seniors, this is the hundred thousand year Titan Giant Ape soul bone I just took from Bibi Dong. Add this Sky Azure Bull Python soul bone to it; take one each and divide them yourselves."
The three old men looked at the left arm bone filled with explosive energy that Yun Ming had taken out and were shocked beyond measure. So, when Yun Ming left earlier, he had gone to do this?!
Yang Wudi asked.
"You took this from Bibi Dong?"
Yang Wudi's meaning was clear. He knew a little about what his grandson's partner was trying to do, and he didn't think Bibi Dong would be generous enough to give a hundred thousand year soul bone to Yun Ming to help the enemy.
Yun Ming confirmed Yang Wudi's suspicion.
"Alright, I snatched it."
'Shock!!'
"Hiss—"
The three of them gasped. Although they were at odds with Bibi Dong, they still felt that being this direct and confrontational was a bit... sudden.
Yun Ming looked at the expressions of the three old men and began to comfort them.
"Rest assured, it will be fine."
"It is only a matter of time, and Martial Soul Hall is currently facing internal issues, so Bibi Dong is powerless to act."
Seeing that Yun Ming had everything under control, the three old men felt more at ease and said no more, turning their attention back to the soul bones—not that they wanted to, but these two items were simply too mesmerizing.
Dugu Bo said with some excitement.
"Yun kid is generous, I admire you. Since that is the case, I will accept it."
Gu Rong and Yang Wudi: "..."
They knew he was eager, but they didn't expect him to be this eager, without even a hint of hesitation. However, since Dugu Bo had already spoken, Gu Rong's reaction was naturally the same.
"Many thanks, little friend."
Yun Ming smiled and nodded, handing the two soul bones over for them to divide among themselves.
Although the two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones were precious, giving them to the two families could be considered a significant reward from Yun Ming for their help to the Breaking Clan over these past few years!
Ever since Yun Ming arrived in Heaven Dou City and met the two families, they had contributed much to the development of the Breaking Clan and the hunting of high-level Soul Beasts. From the Sky Azure Bull Python this time to Yun Ming's previous Spirit Rings, they had all played a part; giving away two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones to ensure a stable relationship was worth it.
After some verbal sparring and intense back-and-forth between Gu Rong and Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo finally managed to settle the division of the soul bones by using the excuse that they would be absorbed by their juniors.
Dugu Bo took the Sky Azure Bull Python Right Arm Bone, and Gu Rong obtained the Titan Giant Ape Left Arm Bone. Just like that, these two soul bones would eventually fall into the hands of Dugu Yan and Oscar, respectively.
Everything was settled, everyone had gained something, and this trip was a complete success. Although Yun Ming did not receive any tangible benefits for now, his own grand gift had already been set in motion.
With a flash of silver light, the four of them returned to Heaven Dou City.
Meanwhile, over at the Star Dou Great Forest, another player going by the alias Tang Yin had finally finished his Awakening.
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