Parting Gifts from Di Tian and the Others, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear External Spirit Bone, and the Reverse Scale!

Parting Gifts from Di Tian and the Others, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear External Spirit Bone, and the Reverse Scale!

Today, the Core Circle of the Star Dou Great Forest was different from usual. It was no longer full of life and vitality, but had become exceptionally quiet.

This silence evoked an inexplicable fear, as though the entire world had been frozen. In this vast forest, there was not even the sound of wind, nor could one hear birds chirping or animals running.

Everything had fallen silent. Only the occasional rustling of leaves broke the stillness.

Di Tian and the others stood beside the Lake of Life!

Their gazes were somewhat complicated as they looked ahead at a young man carrying his pack and waving goodbye to them.

"Uncle Di Tian, Uncle Xiong... Aunt Bi Ji... and Uncle Red, goodbye!"

Qian Ren Shang wore a bright smile. Today, he was leaving the place where he had lived for nearly twenty years. He was not one to dawdle, so he had planned to leave early.

But he had not expected Di Tian and the others to be waiting for him so early as well.

Di Tian and the others had complicated feelings. They had watched this child grow up for twenty years and had practically regarded Qian Ren Shang as one of their juniors. Saying he could leave and seeing him truly leave were two entirely different things.

In the end, Xiong Jun was the first to lose his composure. He waved his hand and shouted loudly.

"Kid, wait!"

"What is it, Uncle Xiong?"

Puzzled, Qian Ren Shang watched as Xiong Jun took a step forward and arrived directly before him.

With a solemn expression, Xiong Jun took something from his robes. Without the slightest hesitation, he slapped it into Qian Ren Shang's hand.

Qian Ren Shang was utterly bewildered, his heart full of confusion as he wondered what Xiong Jun was trying to do.

However, when he saw the item in his hand clearly, his eyes widened in shock.

It was actually a bone! The bone was not large and was somewhat shaped like a palm bone, but it emitted a strange Golden Light that made it especially dazzling.

As the light flowed across it, it seemed to contain endless power and mystery. One glance was enough to tell how extraordinary it was.

"This is... a spirit bone?"

"That's right... This is a spirit bone of my Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear clan, and it's a left palm bone. In your human terms, it should be an External Spirit Bone!"

Xiong Jun explained.

"This spirit bone came from... one of my clansmen. His cultivation had reached 100,000 Years, but he left because of certain unforeseen events. Since you're leaving today, I'm giving it to you."

"I hope you can use it to protect yourself!"

After hearing the explanation, Qian Ren Shang hurriedly tried to refuse.

"This is too precious... Uncle Xiong, I can't accept it."

This was a spirit bone, and a rare External Spirit Bone at that. Its value was truly far too great.

"Enough. We've known each other for so many years, so why are you getting sentimental? If I tell you to take it, then take it..."

Xiong Jun waved his hand, looking completely unconcerned. At that moment, Bi Ji stepped forward as well, taking out what appeared to be a small bottle.

"I don't have anything as good as a spirit bone... but I filled this with some Spring Water of the Spring of Life. This water comes from the Mother Spring, and its level of life is far higher than ordinary spring water."

Zi Ji smiled faintly.

"I prepared several kinds of Spirit Fruit for you... You can eat them on the road!"

"And me..."

Scarlet King squeezed forward as well. With a chuckle, he tossed over a cloth sack.

"I know you love to eat, kid. There's plenty of rare Soul Beast Meat in here, all from Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts... Eat it on the road."

"Take this Ten Thousand Year Azure Wood Vine... You can use it to store things."

The Ten Thousand Demons King stood with his arms crossed and spoke coldly.

A pile of precious gifts was practically thrown at Qian Ren Shang as though they cost nothing. Outside, these items would be enough to make a group of Title Douluo fight over them desperately.

Finally, Di Tian shrugged and stepped forward as well. A rare gentleness appeared on his imposing face.

He took out a scale as black as ink, yet faintly gleaming with golden light, and handed it to Qian Ren Shang.

"This is my Reverse Scale. If you encounter danger... awaken it, and I can strike on your behalf from afar!"

After saying that, Di Tian returned to his place with a haughty look on his face.

"Everyone..."

The tears Qian Ren Shang had been desperately holding back could no longer be contained. Large drops fell from his eyes, but this time, he was not crying from sadness. He was crying from happiness.

Qian Ren Shang truly had a family now!

"You brat... remember to smile more."

"Have a safe journey!"

"If you run into trouble, just come back... This will always be your home!"

The Beast Kings looked at Qian Ren Shang with gratified smiles on their faces.

This young man had earned all of their recognition.

The young man who had lived here for many years slowly rose to his feet. His eyes were filled with reluctance and attachment as he looked around at everything familiar.

The ancient trees stood tall and thick, having witnessed the boy's years of growth. The ground was carpeted in lush grass, and every blade seemed to tell stories of the past.

A gentle breeze brushed past, making the leaves rustle, as though the forest itself were sighing softly at the boy's departure.

The boy slung his simple pack over his back, his steps heavy and slow. He stroked the trunk beside him, and its rough texture stirred a wave of sadness in his heart.

He thought of the happy times he had shared here with Di Tian and the others, those days filled with fervor and passion that would now become memories.

Tears welled in his eyes, but he forced them not to fall. Because he knew this was a road he had to take.

For the last time, he took a deep breath of the fresh air here, feeling the forest's presence.

Then he turned around and walked toward the edge of the forest step by step, his figure looking lonely and desolate amid the vibrant green life all around him.

"Goodbye!"

After saying his final farewell to everyone in his heart, Qian Ren Shang quickly left. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would not have the heart to go.

After walking for most of the day, Qian Ren Shang finally managed to regain some of his calm. Partings were always painful, but he could not remain immersed in sorrow forever.

He had not forgotten his ultimate goal!

To become a god!

"It's been so long since I left the Star Dou Great Forest. I wonder what the outside world is like now?"

Qian Ren Shang muttered to himself. After all these years of living together, he knew that humans could sometimes be even more terrifying than Spirit Beasts.

Even now, he did not dare claim that he could completely protect himself.

"Before leaving... I need to raise my strength again."

Qian Ren Shang took out the External Soul Bone Xiong Jun had just given him, along with... another Soul Bone that radiated majesty.

This Soul Bone was clearly much larger than the External Soul Bone. It looked more ancient, more imposing, and far more powerful.

Because it was the Torso Bone of the Mountain Dragon King! A reward the System had given him before.

Among the dragon clan, the Mountain Dragon King was also a special existence. Qian Ren Shang had never chosen to fuse with his Torso Bone before, because he had no way to explain where it had come from.

But now that he was leaving, Qian Ren Shang decided to absorb it at this moment!