Returning to the Clan to Present the Technique to Yu Xiaogang
"How did it manage to escape being hunted by Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
Bibi Dong could not hide her surprise.
"The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is said to be favored by the Evil God,"
"Once they appear, they will be hunted down by all the Spirit Beast."
"The one I saw had already grown to the point of 50,000 years of cultivation."
"Its strength is among the top in the Star Dou Great Forest, only slightly inferior to Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
"It's not surprising that it was able to escape."
Chrysanthemum Douluo patiently explained the power of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger to the two of them.
"Alright, it's getting late, time to rest."
"We will set off back to Spirit City first thing tomorrow morning."
Chrysanthemum Douluo added some firewood and then lay down fully clothed.
Xia Yang and Bibi Dong exchanged a glance and then went to rest.
Nothing more was said that night.
The next morning, the Star Dou Great Forest awoke to the cacophony of birdsong.
After the three of them finished packing, they began their journey home.
Originally, with Chrysanthemum Douluo carrying them, they could return to Spirit City in a few days.
However, along the way, Chrysanthemum Douluo remembered another purpose of this trip—to train Xia Yang's Actual Combat skills.
Therefore, they deliberately lingered in the Star Dou Great Forest for a few more days.
During this period, Chrysanthemum Douluo found several Spirit Beast of similar strength for Xia Yang and Bibi Dong to conduct Actual Combat training.
Through repeated, evenly matched battles, both fighters made significant progress in their Actual Combat abilities.
Bibi Dong's Soul Power increased from level 42 after absorbing her Fourth Soul Ring to level 43 under the stimulation of battle.
However, unlike Bibi Dong, Xia Yang's Soul Power did not increase at all.
After numerous battles, Xia Yang and Chrysanthemum Douluo had to accept a fact.
That was the bottleneck of Xia Yang's Innate Half-Level Soul Power, which finally manifested when he reached level twenty-nine.
Even Titled Douluo like Chrysanthemum Douluo is helpless when faced with a cultivation bottleneck.
After wandering around for a month, the three finally decided to return to Spirit City.
Upon returning to Spirit City, Bibi Dong went straight to the Papal Palace to report her journey to Qian Xunji.
Xia Yang returned to his dormitory, intending to apologize to Yu Xiaogang for breaking their promise.
"What? You're leaving Martial Soul Academy?"
Xia Yang stared in shock at Yu Xiaogang, who had already packed his bags.
"That's right, the sect sent me a letter half a month ago urging me to return."
"The reason I've waited until now is to say goodbye to you and Bibi Dong."
Yu Xiaogang's tone carried a hint of emotion.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wants you back because they see Luo Sanpao's potential?"
"Are you being groomed for a key position?"
Xia Yang pressed for an answer.
"Exactly."
"Actually, this is all thanks to you reminding me to absorb the Light Attribute Spirit Ring, which allowed Luo Sanpao to evolve."
"It was this evolution that gave my father a reason to raise me."
"Anyway, Xia Yang, thank you very much."
Yu Xiaogang expressed his sincere gratitude.
"Don't mention it, we're all friends. Anyway, see you later."
Xia Yang patted him on the shoulder.
Until we meet again.
Yu Xiaogang nodded emphatically.
Next, Yu Xiaogang waited for Bibi Dong at the academy for most of the day.
Then, the three of them had their last meal together in the college cafeteria.
The atmosphere at the dinner party carried a somber tone, reminiscent of the melancholy that precedes parting.
The next morning, Xia Yang and Bibi Dong escorted Yu Xiaogang to the gate of Spirit City.
He was picked up by a Deacon from the sect— Yu Luosha.
Yu Luosha followed silently behind the three.
Looking at the towering city gate, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but sigh, "I really don't know when we'll meet again after this parting."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "You always speak with that air of being an old man."
"You're just returning to your sect, it's not like you're never coming out again. Meeting up is easy enough, isn't it?"
Xia Yang also comforted him, saying, "Xiaogang, don't worry."
"Just as Dong'er said, everyone has a bright future. We will meet again someday, and it's not difficult to meet."
"Haha, you're right, I was just being dramatic."
Yu Xiaogang smiled nonchalantly, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then we part ways here, and may we meet again someday!"
"See you again someday!"
Xia Yang and Bibi Dong responded in unison.
They watched as Yu Xiaogang disappeared at the end of the street, following the figure of the sect's Deacon.
Xia Yang and Bibi Dong also turned around and returned to the Martial Soul Academy.
The two then returned to their daily routine of studying and practicing.
Xia Yang's Soul Power cultivation has recently encountered a bottleneck, making it difficult for him to break through.
Therefore, in the days that followed, he focused his main energy on two things.
One option was to go to the Great Soul Arena to hone their combat Actual Combat, while the other was to continue in-depth research and improve their Cultivation Technique.
During the day, Xia Yang mostly spent his time in the academy's library, reading various Soul Master theories and ancient books, trying to find new ideas for his <Hunyuan Technique>.
At night, without fail, he would go to the Great Soul Arena to participate in One-on-one Soul Battle, honing his Soul Skill in Actual Combat and experiencing the subtle differences in the application of Soul Power.
During this peaceful yet fulfilling time, Xia Yang and Bibi Dong's relationship also quietly blossomed.
Although the two did not publicly acknowledge their relationship, they understood each other implicitly and often met up to practice together or stroll around the campus, their relationship appearing close and natural.
Time flows silently like water.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang also successfully returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The atmosphere inside the sect's main hall was solemn.
Yu Xiaogang stood in the hall, facing his father, Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen, and several elders of the sect.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and activated his Soul Power.
"Luo Luo!"
"Roar--!"
With a roar that was slightly different from before, Luo Sanpao, whose body was also noticeably thinner and whose whole body emitted a faint golden light, took shape and appeared in the main hall.
Luo Sanpao is no longer the bloated man he used to be.
Although Luo Sanpao is still round and plump, it is now full of energy, pacing back and forth on the ground, and its eyes are more lively.
Clearly, Luo Sanpao has undergone some evolution.
Several elders who had initially given up hope for Yu Xiaogang were surprised to see such a significant change in Luo Sanpao.
After exchanging glances, they nodded slightly, acknowledging the sect leader's previous decision.
Previously, they opposed investing resources in Yu Xiaogang because his Martial Soul Mutation had failed and his future looked bleak.
Even Yu Xiaogang himself lacked fighting spirit and didn't look very good.
But now, Yu Xiaogang himself has not only improved his Soul Power, but his Martial Soul is also showing a positive trend of evolution, which makes it impossible for them to object anymore.
After all, he is the sect leader's son. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, the sect has no reason not to support him in continuing his cultivation.
What moved everyone present even more was that Yu Xiaogang then took out a Cultivation Technique Secret Manual — the Hunyuan Technique.
This is the result of his joint research and refinement with Xia Yang and Bibi Dong over many years.
Yu Yuanzhen took the Cultivation Technique and carefully read through it, his eyes growing brighter with each reading.
After a long while, he raised his head, looked at his son who had once caused him so much worry, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.