The two of them watched the distant Sunset Forest with solemn expressions.
In the next moment, the three saw a sight that left them dumbfounded.
The land at the center of the Sunset Forest was slowly rising into the air.
"Th-this, Old Sword Man, am I seeing things? The ground is flying!"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong rubbed his eyes and hurriedly turned to his old friend beside him.
Sword Douluo Chenxin said nothing, merely staring ahead with a grave expression.
"Wait! Look!"
"There seems to be something beneath that piece of land."
Just as Ning Fengzhi and the others turned their gaze toward it—
Screee!
A shrill eagle cry rang out, and a powerful gale swept through the area.
In the next instant, an enormous, majestic blue eagle beat its wings, sending boundless currents of air surging outward.
The blue eagle began slowly lifting the land where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye lay.
Ning Fengzhi swallowed, staring at the sight in a daze. "C-could that be a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"
"But that doesn't make sense. Why would there be a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in the Sunset Forest?"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong stared at the colossal beast, their expressions grave and brows tightly furrowed.
As Titled Douluo, the two of them naturally had far greater insight than Ning Fengzhi.
They could clearly sense that the colossal beast before them was far stronger than either of them.
The mere aura it exuded was enough to weigh on them with an immense sense of oppression.
Chen Xin and Gu Rong were already on high alert. If the beast made even the slightest suspicious move, they would take Ning Fengzhi and flee at once.
Meanwhile, atop the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, which the giant eagle had lifted into the air—
"Wind Eagle, I have to thank you for this."
"Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to move such a huge place back."
Dong Sen chuckled and thanked the giant eagle carrying the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
Screee!
Another piercing cry rang out, followed by a voice that sounded rather carefree.
"You and I are the best of partners. We share both honor and disgrace."
"Besides, this is just a small matter. It's nothing."
Dong Sen laughed again and said no more.
Canglang Douluo gazed admiringly at the giant eagle carrying the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye beneath it.
"Hall Master, is this your Armor Beast?"
"It's really impressive!"
As he spoke, Jun Hao glanced disdainfully at the little wolf perched on his shoulder.
The Whirlsand Wolf clearly sensed what its partner was thinking.
It immediately stood up in indignation. "I only look like this because you're too weak!"
"If you were as strong as Hall Master Dong Sen, I could grow huge too!"
Watching his junior argue with his Armor Beast, Dong Sen chuckled helplessly.
Meanwhile, Dugu Bo stared at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye he had guarded for many years, now carried aloft so effortlessly by a giant eagle.
His emotions churned, and he struggled to settle himself.
Suddenly, Dugu Bo seemed to think of something and hurriedly turned to Dong Sen. "Hall Master, could you wait for me a moment?"
"I'd like to bring my granddaughter here so we can go to the Bright Realm together."
Dong Sen nodded slightly and replied with a faint smile, "Go ahead. We'll wait here."
"Thank you, Hall Master." Dugu Bo cupped his hands in gratitude, then quickly flew away from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
He immediately turned into a streak of green light and sped toward Heaven Dou City.
Meanwhile, the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the others, who had been hovering uncertainly at a distance ever since the giant eagle appeared—
They were all rather surprised to see the green streak of light appear and then vanish in an instant.
"Wait, Old Sword Man. If I'm not mistaken, was that... Old Poison?"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong turned to his old friend, seeking confirmation.
Sword Douluo Chenxin nodded solemnly. "That's right. It was Dugu Bo."
"But why would he get off that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, since Poison Douluo got down from it, perhaps there's no danger."
"Why don't we go closer and take a look?" Ning Fengzhi suggested.
Chen Xin shook his head firmly. "That wouldn't be wise."
"That Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is no ordinary creature. I'm afraid even Old Bone and I together wouldn't be its match."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong nodded in agreement.
The giant eagle's aura felt like heavenly might. Just sensing it made him break out in a sweat.
"Is that so?" Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brows and lowered his head in thought.
[Combat Strength Ranking, Number Eleven: Cangji Douluo Xi Feng] [Affiliation: Bright Realm] [Martial Soul: Snow Mastiff Armor] [Rank: Level 98 Assault Type Super Douluo] [Evaluation: As the Hall Master of the Bright Realm's Metal Element Hall, Cangji Douluo Xi Feng wields the Snow Mastiff Armor, which commands the Metal Element Power of the world. His Gengjin Sharp Qi is unmatched in its murderous might, and his attack power can be called the pinnacle of the continent. Almost nothing can withstand it, and no one can stop him. He is truly the greatest force of destruction. Unfortunately, Xi Feng is currently not strong enough to unleash the true might of the Snow Mastiff Armor, so he ranks eleventh.] [Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by nine thousand years, one opportunity to comprehend the Way of Metal, and one 90,000-year Left Arm Soul Bone]
The entire continent was once again in an uproar, and every faction was utterly shocked.
Another level 98 Super Douluo from the Bright Realm.
And what did it mean to say that his current strength was insufficient to unleash his Martial Soul's true might?
Just listen to that. Just listen.
Was this Heavenly Screen even speaking like a person?
If that counted as insufficient strength, then what about the people who had appeared on the ranking before him?
Meanwhile, inside Heaven Dou Royal Academy—
"So this is the Bright Realm's foundation? It's truly terrifying. I really made the right choice!"
Seeing another level 98 Super Douluo from the Bright Realm appear on the ranking, Dugu Bo couldn't help but marvel.
His resolve in the choice he had made earlier grew even firmer.
Just then, a sweet, lively voice rang out from nearby.
"Grandfather!"
As the voice rang out, a tall, pretty young woman with delicate features and a hint of allure flew straight into Dugu Bo's arms.
The moment he saw his beloved granddaughter—
A blissful smile spread across Dugu Bo's face.
Now that he had joined the Bright Realm, he would not only be protected—
He and his granddaughter would no longer have to worry about the poison in their bodies.
It was the best of both worlds.
Dugu Bo was happier and more content than he had been on all the days of his life put together.
"Hahahaha! Yanyan, did you miss your grandfather?"
"I did! I missed you so much, Grandfather." Dugu Yan first nuzzled against her grandfather's chest.
Then she looked up in confusion and asked, "But, Grandfather, why did you have time to come see me today?"
At the mention of business, Dugu Bo's expression turned a little more serious.
He lifted his granddaughter into his arms and quickly flew toward his residence.
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