Wisdom Skull

After saying that, Demon Subduing Douluo turned into a black shadow and sped out of Pope's Palace.

He had gone to find Qian Daoliu...

Thousand Jun Douluo stood where he was, feeling rather awkward. Though he had grown somewhat accustomed to this, his younger brother really had a talent for infuriating people without paying the price.

To save face, he said nothing more. He merely clasped his fists, then turned and left.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Bibi Dong was relieved.

She greatly acknowledged Demon Subduing Douluo's strength. With him protecting Ye Xiaobao, he should be more than capable of handling any danger.

Moreover, based on her understanding of Qian Daoliu, he definitely would not obstruct this matter.

After returning to his room, Ye Xiaobao did not immediately absorb the Spirit Bone. Instead, he entered the tenfold gravity cultivation array to train.

He wanted to bring himself into peak condition, then use the Soul Power within the Spirit Bone to break directly through level fifty!

The sky had already begun to darken slightly.

By the time Ye Xiaobao emerged from the tenfold gravity array, his Soul Power had been fully adjusted.

"It is time to absorb this Spirit Bone. I wonder whether it is the same one Tang San received as a prize in the Soul Master Tournament."

"Dong Bo, stand guard for me. Do not let anyone disturb me."

"Yes, Young Master!"

After returning to his room,

he sensed the Soul Power within him. He was currently at the peak of level forty-eight, only one step away from level forty-nine.

With this Spirit Bone, he had a chance of breaking through the level-fifty barrier.

Given his innate level-twenty-five Soul Power talent, his cultivation should have progressed even faster.

However, his Martial Soul after awakening had been too powerful.

The amount of Soul Power required for every level-up was nearly five times that of Soul Masters at the same level.

That was why his level had risen somewhat more slowly than Hu Liena's.

Hu Liena was already a level-forty-nine Soul Ancestor, one level higher than him.

Ye Xiaobao sat cross-legged on the bed as the Wisdom Skull Spirit Bone floated out from his Soul Tool ring.

He controlled the Spirit Bone, slowly guiding it toward his forehead.

The instant the Spirit Bone touched his forehead, it released a powerful surge of spiritual power.

"What is this?"

"The Spirit Bone is resisting absorption. It seems some residual will remains within it."

Ye Xiaobao had no intention of slowly wearing away that remnant will. He could not afford to waste the time.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze!"

Flames flickered in his eyes as a stream of red spiritual power shot out, instantly dissolving the will within the Spirit Bone.

Once the will had dissipated, the Spirit Bone smoothly fused into his head.

In less than half a day, the fusion was complete.

Ye Xiaobao's eyes snapped open, and he could actually see through the wall into the garden outside.

He could see the scenery there with absolute clarity.

He could feel that not only had his spiritual power increased tremendously,

but his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze had also fused with the Spirit Bone's own Soul Skill.

His fourth Soul Skill, Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, inherently possessed the abilities to break evil, dispel illusions, intimidate enemies, and protect the sea of consciousness.

After fusing with the Spirit Bone, he could now concentrate spiritual power in his eyes to attack, and he had also gained the ability to see through things.

He just did not know whether his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze was stronger or weaker than Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes!

Ye Xiaobao checked his Soul Power. He had now reached level forty-nine.

It was a little lower than expected.

Forget it. It seemed the Soul Power boost provided by a Head Spirit Bone was ultimately limited.

It was time to head for the Heaven Dou Empire. Judging by the timeline, Tang San should be about to arrive at Shrek by now, along with his fifth Soul Ring—the Soft Bone Rabbit.

Thinking of this, Ye Xiaobao began cultivating again to replenish the spiritual power he had just expended.

He had already decided to set off for the Heaven Dou Empire tomorrow...

The next morning, outside Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The autumn wind still carried a slight chill.

People came and went through the grand academy gates from time to time.

"Leave already. Our academy's enrollment has ended. You came too late."

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was a Soul Master academy founded by the Heaven Dou royal family and was renowned throughout the continent, because it only accepted nobles.

At this moment, a crowd of onlookers had already gathered outside the academy gates.

Ye Xiaobao felt rather awkward as well. Who would have thought that only after arriving would he learn the academy was not accepting students at all?

The guard at the entrance wore a suit of silver armor and had an expression that brooked no argument. He firmly refused to let Ye Xiaobao enter.

Dong Bo was so furious that his mouth twisted.

No one in all of Spirit Hall had ever dared to show such disrespect to the Young Master. This man had truly chosen the path of death~

Ye Xiaobao had not expected his carefully laid plans to be stopped at the very first step.

This guard was also stubborn to the extreme, refusing to report their arrival no matter what.

"Sir, my teacher is a Soul Douluo. He specially brought me here to seek refuge with the academy. Could you perhaps..."

As he spoke, Ye Xiaobao discreetly handed over several Gold Soul Coins.

"I am telling you, do not try that with me. I am not that kind of person."

The guard looked righteous as he spoke. Then he pointed at Dong Bo and added,

"Him, a Soul Douluo? If he is a Soul Douluo, then I am a Titled Douluo."

Dong Bo's expression darkened upon hearing this.

If the Young Master were not here, I would definitely teach him a lesson.

Ye Xiaobao was amused by the guard. Finding the man rather interesting, he decided to tease him and gave Dong Bo a look.

Dong Bo immediately understood.

One Soul Ring after another slowly appeared beneath his feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black...

By the time the guard saw the sixth Soul Ring, his jaw had already dropped.

"This old man really is a high-level Soul Master!"

Hearing that assessment, Dong Bo's newly gathered Soul Power nearly went out of control, and the Soul Rings beneath his feet swayed slightly.

The guard assumed Dong Bo had only six Soul Rings and that they were not even stable.

He did not take it seriously. After all, many teachers at Heaven Dou Royal Academy were six-ringed Soul Emperors.

"Even if you are a Soul Emperor today, it will not work. I already told you enrollment is over. Take your disciple and leave."

Dong Bo felt that he had suffered more humiliation today than in the rest of his life combined.

Even within Spirit Hall, he was a man of standing. Yet after coming to this tiny Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he had actually been insulted by a mere guard.

Enough was enough. Dong Bo suddenly stomped his foot again!

Black, black.

Two more Soul Rings appeared. The instant all eight Soul Rings gathered, the terrifying aura of a Soul Douluo spread through the academy entrance.

"He really is a Soul Douluo!"

"Eight Soul Rings! Terrifying!"

The surrounding onlookers cried out in amazement.

After all, many people would never see a Soul Douluo reveal his Soul Rings in their entire lives. They could now go home and boast about it.

"That guard is done for. He actually offended a Soul Douluo."

Hearing the crowd's discussion, the guard's expression turned ugly as well. That old man had looked like a servant—who would have thought he was truly a Soul Douluo? However, what had happened had happened, and he did not intend to complain about fate.

"I will go in and report this. Wait here."

Seeing the guard go inside to make a report, Dong Bo withdrew his Martial Soul and waited with Ye Xiaobao at the entrance.

Before long, Qin Ming of Heaven Dou Royal Academy came out.

"Greetings, Senior. I am Qin Ming, a teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. At the request of the chief of the Education Committee, I have come to receive you."

Dong Bo nodded arrogantly, shot the guard a glance, and followed Qin Ming into the academy.

Unexpectedly, the guard was not the type to grovel either. He simply turned his head away and refused to look at them.

The three walked along the paths of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Qin Ming and Dong Bo walked in front, while Ye Xiaobao silently followed behind them.

Qin Ming continuously introduced the academy to Dong Bo.

"Our academy's students are divided into three ranks. Those below level twenty-five are Heavenly Micro Rank, those from level twenty-five to level thirty are Heavenly Supreme Rank, and those above level thirty are Heavenly Dou Rank."