Wang Li thought for a moment and gently shook his head.
"I could try fighting a fifty-thousand-year soul beast, but an eighty-five-thousand-year soul beast is a different matter. Many Titled Douluo only hunt soul beasts of that level for their ninth soul ring."
"If I go looking for the Blue Silver King now, I won't be its opponent at all. Unless I bring my grandfather with me. But even if we succeed in killing it, I still wouldn't be able to absorb an eighty-five-thousand-year soul ring. That would be such a waste."
Wang Li was currently level fifty-eight. A year ago he had been level fifty-four, meaning he had risen four levels in a single year. That speed was already astonishing.
After all, he was now a Soul King. While strengthening his affinity with Blue Silver, his soul power, spiritual power, and life essence had also increased greatly. That was the reason for his rapid cultivation speed.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Li made a decision.
"It seems that the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament is about to begin. I should go back and compete first. At the same time, I'll think about what soul beast I should hunt for my sixth soul ring. If I get a sixth soul ring of around fifty thousand years, then when it's time for my seventh soul ring, I can try absorbing the eighty-five-thousand-year Blue Silver King's soul ring. A Blue Silver King martial soul absorbing the Blue Silver King's soul ring,my martial soul true body will definitely be a perfect match."
Then Wang Li turned his head and looked at Dugu Yan, who had a lazy expression and was playing with the Nine-Segment Jade in her hand. He smiled and said,
"Sister Yan, let's return to Heaven Dou City tomorrow. We can visit Grandpa, and the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament will be held there as well. We might as well participate. With our strength, it should be completely effortless."
Although Dugu Yan had been traveling everywhere with Wang Li, her strength had not increased slowly. A year ago she had been level fifty-three, and now she was already level fifty-seven. By consuming various deadly poisons, her soul power had been steadily rising.
At this moment, Dugu Yan stretched lazily and replied with a smile,
"Sure. It's already been a year,I miss Grandpa too. But before we go back, shouldn't we tidy ourselves up a bit?"
As she spoke, Dugu Yan glanced at her hair. Ever since traveling with Wang Li, she had constantly been on the move. Her once neat short hair had now grown down to her waist.
It wasn't just Dugu Yan. Even Wang Li's originally medium-length hair had grown long and now hung loosely behind his back.
Wang Li nodded seriously, agreeing with her.
"The nearest place from here is Fasno City. Let's leave the mountains quickly and enter the city before sunset. We can rest properly for the night and head toward Heaven Dou City tomorrow morning."
Dugu Yan happily agreed.
Wang Li activated his Blue Silver Domain to find the most suitable route out of the mountains. With the speed of two Soul Kings, it didn't take long for them to leave the Xiling Mountain Range.
Before nightfall, they successfully arrived at Fasno City. It was the capital city of Fasno Province and the largest city in the region.
Even at night, the city was brightly lit everywhere and full of prosperity.
Wang Li and Dugu Yan got their hair cut, bought new clothes, and basically returned to the way they had looked a year ago. After that, they wandered through the snack street, eating from one end of the street to the other. Only late at night did they finally stop.
They found a hotel and booked a room. After bathing together, they fell asleep in each other's arms.
The next day,
Wang Li and Dugu Yan officially set off on their journey back to Heaven Dou City. They rented a carriage and traveled along the official road.
Twenty days later, the magnificent and majestic Heaven Dou City appeared before their eyes.
The last time they had come to Heaven Dou City was almost two years ago. After being threatened by Salas during that visit, Wang Li and Dugu Yan had never returned.
Now that they had come again, they felt quite emotional.
Moreover, during these nearly two years, both of them had experienced tremendous growth. Wang Li had gone from level forty-one to level fifty-eight, while Dugu Yan had advanced from level thirty-eight to level fifty-seven.
If they told others about it, few people would be willing to believe them,nearly ten levels of improvement in one year, and nearly twenty levels in two years.
Wang Li spoke about his plan.
"Let's first gather some information in the city. I don't know if Grandpa has come out of seclusion yet. We'll take a walk around the city, then go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and finally head to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
Dugu Yan nodded and said,
"We can also go back home to take a look. If Grandpa has already come out of seclusion, he might be waiting for us there."
This time, Dugu Yan guessed correctly. When Wang Li and Dugu Yan returned to the Dugu family residence, they immediately saw several carriages and guards.
The carriages were extremely luxurious, and more importantly, they bore the royal emblem. Combined with the armored guards standing nearby, it was not difficult to imagine that someone from the Heaven Dou royal family had personally come.
Wang Li and Dugu Yan were both curious, so they walked over directly.
At that moment, inside the Dugu family's main hall,
Dugu Bo sat in the main seat, calmly sipping tea as he said,
"Your Highness, there's really no need to bring gifts every day. Since I have accepted the payment and agreed to attend the opening ceremony of the Advanced Soul Master Tournament in the Heaven Dou City division three months from now, I will certainly keep my promise. You can rest assured."
Sitting nearby was a man dressed in magnificent robes. He had a dignified appearance and an air of authority and nobility. The person whom Dugu Bo addressed as "Your Highness" was Prince Xue Xing, the younger brother of the current Emperor Xue Ye.
Xue Xing had once helped Dugu Bo, so even though he visited frequently, Dugu Bo found it difficult to turn him away.
There was naturally a reason for Xue Xing's frequent visits. As a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, he was considered a true member of the upper class.
Although the battle between Dugu Bo and Yue Guan had not been widely publicized, many people later noticed the change in the Spirit Hall's attitude toward Dugu Bo.
Therefore, the upper-class figures of various factions had roughly realized one thing: Dugu Bo's strength had improved tremendously, to the point that even the Spirit Hall treated him with considerable respect.
Because of this, it wasn't just Xue Xing who wanted to come. Emperor Xue Ye himself also intended to invite Dugu Bo to attend the opening ceremony of the Advanced Soul Master Tournament. Using that as an excuse to send gifts every day was simply a way to strengthen ties with the Heaven Dou royal family.
At this moment, Xue Xing said solemnly,
"Your Excellency, I come here every day partly for you and partly for your granddaughter and grandson-in-law. They are both important members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team, but they still haven't returned. The Advanced Soul Master Tournament is only a few months away, and everyone is anxious."
Dugu Bo also felt quite troubled. When Wang Li and Dugu Yan had left, they said they would return within a year or so. By now they should have already come back, yet there had still been no news.
He said,
"Don't worry. Yan Yan and Xiao Li will definitely not miss this Soul Master Tournament…"
Just then, a guard came in and saluted.
"Your Highness, Your Excellency, your granddaughter and grandson-in-law have returned. They have already entered the residence."
Dugu Bo was overjoyed when he heard this. He glanced at Xue Xing and said,
"I told you they wouldn't miss this Soul Master Tournament. Hurry and bring them here!"
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