After beheading Tang Hao, Gu Rong and the others harvested six Soul Bones. To their surprise, even the lowest-level soul bone among them reached the thirty-thousand-year rank.
It had to be said that Tang Hao's setup of a full set of Soul Bones was something even Chen Xin and Gu Rong couldn't help but envy. It was no wonder Tang Hao could break through to the Titled Douluo realm at the age of forty-four; aside from his natural talent, he had such terrifying resources at his disposal.
Gu Rong performed an appraisal of the six Soul Bones, distinguishing each of them one by one.
Subsequently, Ning Fengzhi distributed the six Soul Bones based on talent and utility. Yang Pojun, Ma Bao, and Zhan Yu each received a Soul Bone, while the other three were given to Mi He, Zuo Yi, and Long Wu.
With this, Tang Hao's entire set of Soul Bones was completely divided. After obtaining his soul bone, Ma Bao—who had already obtained his fifth Soul Ring and reached Rank 52—saw his soul power directly reach Rank 54 upon completing the absorption.
Yang Pojun and Zhan Yu both broke through to Rank 50, requiring only one Soul Ring each to advance to the Soul King level.
As for Zuo Yi, Mi He, and Long Wu, after absorbing their respective Soul Bones, their soul power broke through from the peak of Rank 92 to Rank 93. Furthermore, the enhancement brought by the Soul Bones allowed their talent to take another step forward.
As the saying goes, "When a whale falls, ten thousand things are born." Tang Hao's death had now fostered the emergence of even more geniuses and powerhouses.
The reason Gu Xuan was not allocated a Soul Bone was that he had discussed his desire to collect a full set of hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones with Ning Fengzhi and the others. With Gu Xuan's current talent, he would undoubtedly reach that supreme realm in the future, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan now possessed the full capability to hunt hundred-thousand-year soul beasts for him. Thus, Ning Fengzhi did not assign these soul bones to him.
In fact, Gu Xuan had even taken his own Earth Tyrant Dragon Torso Bone and given it to Dugu Yan. Dugu Yan's Martial Soul was now the Ancestor, and a powerful physique was especially important for her, making this Soul Bone undoubtedly a perfect fit.
If Tang Hao's torso bone hadn't been only at the forty-thousand-year level, Gu Xuan might have given that one to her instead.
The highest-year Soul Bone on Tang Hao's body was the left arm bone, which had reached the ninety-thousand-year level. It originated from a top-tier Heavy Armor Giant Dragon. Because it was perfectly compatible with Long Wu, that soul bone was given to him. As a result, Long Wu became the most talented and powerful of the Zuo Yi and Mi He trio, as his Soul Bone age reached a staggering ninety thousand years!
When Gu Xuan learned that Tang San and the Blue Silver Emperor were missing, he wasn't affected in the slightest. Although Tang San hadn't been captured, the current Tang San no longer possessed the strength to compete with him. Even if Tang San knew Gu Xuan had become his enemy, it didn't matter. Gu Xuan now possessed enough ability to protect himself even against a Soul Douluo. If he encountered Tang San, Gu Xuan could beat the life out of him.
Gu Xuan spent another four months in bitter cultivation within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. His soul power successfully broke through to Rank 60. At this time, Gu Xuan was only sixteen years old. A Rank 60 at sixteen was an existence that could truly be called heaven-defying.
Only half a year had passed since the end of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. In that half-year, Gu Xuan had broken through three ranks!
While others had also improved, they were still more than a little behind compared to Gu Xuan. However, one person could barely be compared to him: Dugu Yan! After all, she had consumed the Emperor of Immortal Herbs. Half a year later, Dugu Yan's soul power had risen from Rank 55 to Rank 60, partly because her soul power increased by two ranks when she absorbed that Earth Tyrant Dragon Torso Bone.
Ye Lingling also reached Rank 58. Her cultivation speed was not at all inferior to Dugu Yan's because the Soul Bone she had absorbed was a hundred-thousand-year soul bone that perfectly suited her.
Others had improved as well, but none as rapidly as Gu Xuan.
By the way, Gu Jian's improvement also greatly surprised Gu Xuan. It must be known that most soul beast cultivation relies on grinding through time to accumulate progress. Even for exceptionally talented soul beasts, cultivation is far more difficult than for humans. Yet, in just another half-year, Gu Jian's cultivation had grown from five thousand years to five thousand six hundred years. Her monthly cultivation was equivalent to a normal soul beast's century of training!
Such talent was terrifying. One month equaled a century for others; one year was equivalent to one thousand two hundred years; ten years was twelve thousand years; and a century would be a hundred and twenty thousand years of cultivation! For a human, a century is a lifetime, but for a soul beast, it's just a nap. You're saying she can become a hundred-thousand-year soul beast just by sleeping?
One can imagine how horrifying Gu Jian's cultivation speed in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was. It was something ordinary soul beasts wouldn't even dare to dream of!
After breaking through to Rank 60, Gu Xuan did not make a scene, quietly stabilizing his cultivation instead. During this time, he had written a letter back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, asking Gu Rong to come to the Well.
Three more days passed, and Gu Xuan had completely stabilized his cultivation. Gu Rong finally arrived, having been delayed by some matters at the clan, reaching the site just as Gu Xuan emerged from seclusion.
The others at the Well immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing the sudden appearance of Gu Rong. After all, he was one of the two guardians of the clan, an existence of unparalleled status. For ordinary people, catching a glimpse of him was incredibly difficult. Seeing him now, how could they not be excited?
Gu Rong waved his hand slightly, and everyone bowing felt as if they were being supported by something in the void. Gu Rong spoke softly, "Rise. Continue with your duties; do not be distracted by my presence."
Everyone bowed respectfully again and returned to their work with nervous but excited hearts.
Gu Xuan looked at Gu Rong and said directly, "Grandpa, is there still any movement from that Evil God Bead you sealed?"
Gu Rong shook his head and replied, "After the bead was sealed, it did create a fuss for a while, but lately, there hasn't been any movement at all."
Gu Xuan nodded upon hearing this and then said, "Grandpa, please give the Evil God Bead to me. Then, stay here to protect me. If any accident occurs, seal the bead immediately."
Gu Rong already knew what Gu Xuan intended to do from the letter. Although he was personally amazed by Gu Xuan's plan, he no longer questioned him. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's current prosperity was largely thanks to Gu Xuan's contributions. Without Gu Xuan, there would be no Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan today, and certainly no current Gu Rong!
(End of Chapter)
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