The Destruction God's Scepter of Destruction? Left Behind on the Douluo Continent

Buzz~

Under everyone's gaze, the lightning element continuously impacted the dark purple soul bone, causing its surface to be covered in dark blue electric patterns.

A scene unfolded that made Yun Ming, Ya Li, and Leng Yaozhu's expressions shift slightly. The soul bone, as if called, also lit up with a faint dark purple glow, like a black hole, devouring the lightning's power.

The surrounding space felt on the verge of collapse, as if subjected to some terrifying impact.

Change meant a possibility of success!

A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Ming's eyes. Using the soul bone to win over Nan Liujing was one of the secondary steps in his plan. He had expected a high probability of failure, but he hadn't anticipated that there might actually be a chance of success.

Nan Liujing focused his mind and urged his soul power. Suddenly, a surprised female voice sounded in his ear: "The aura of a Super Divine Artifact? You found a divine artifact so quickly? No, that's not right. This divine artifact's aura has nothing to do with the Sea God."

"Sister Xia?" Nan Liujing's consciousness immediately entered the Sea of Consciousness.

As soon as he entered, a peerlessly beautiful figure appeared before him. It was Xia Mi, the Valkyrie-like Sea God from another world.

Xia Mi grabbed Nan Liujing's shoulders, her pretty face filled with astonishment. "What have you come into contact with? I can feel the aura of a divine artifact even more powerful than the Super Divine Artifact I control."

Nan Liujing looked at her beautiful face and a Super Divine Artifact that matched her description instantly appeared in his mind.

The Scepter of Destruction!

But the God of Destruction had already passed on the seed of his God Position to Tang San. Shouldn't the Super Divine Artifact have been passed on as well?

According to Sister Xia, was the Scepter of Destruction left behind on the Douluo Continent?

What unknown secrets did this Devil Island hide?

Although Nan Liujing was also shocked, he remained calm. "Sister Xia, please calm down."

Xia Mi released her hand, her eyes fixed on him. "Do you know that in the universe, many God Kings don't even have the blessing of a Super Divine Artifact? You're so lucky to have encountered one. Although with your current state, it's impossible for you to wield it, this Super Divine Artifact is clearly ownerless. You can take it and refine it into your own exclusive divine artifact when your strength is sufficient in the future!"

"When I wanted my own Super Divine Artifact, I scoured over a dozen galaxies to gather the materials. You... comparing people to gods is infuriating!"

Xia Mi angrily pinched Nan Liujing's face. He was still young, with plenty of collagen.

Feeling his face being kneaded like dough, Nan Liujing didn't resist. He figured he should let his sister have her fun.

Xia Mi soon had her fill and said in a deep voice, "This Super Divine Artifact should be sealed by some powerful force. You can absorb it into your body, and I can help you figure out how to break the seal later."

"Sister Xia is the best sister in the universe!" Nan Liujing immediately gave her a thumbs-up.

"Naturally."

Xia Mi crossed her arms over her ample chest, raising an eyebrow, showing no divine arrogance.

Suppressing his inner surprise, Nan Liujing's consciousness quickly withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness.

In the wooden house at that moment, it was already covered in dark purple and dark blue light. The Dragon Subduing Staff martial soul had almost merged with the soul bone.

Ya Li's words were tinged with surprise: "Is it really going to succeed?"

This soul bone had been sent back to the academy from Devil Island, and no one had been able to activate it for so many years. Today, they were witnessing a change.

"Liujing?"

Suddenly, Leng Yaozhu exclaimed.

Yun Ming and Ya Li, who were staring intently at the sky, heard the sound and instinctively looked over. They saw Nan Liujing's body trembling uncontrollably, and a faint dark purple light enveloped his head.

"Don't move him," Yun Ming said solemnly. "This child's martial soul has adapted to the soul bone. The soul bone is merging with his martial soul's origin."

Leng Yaozhu forced herself to calm down, staring intently at Nan Liujing. Her mental power was fully unleashed, ready to resolve any potential problem.

But it was clearly unnecessary, because as the soul bone in the air merged with the Dragon Subduing Staff, Nan Liujing's body gradually calmed down.

After another ten-odd seconds, the soul bone completely disappeared, leaving only the Dragon Subduing Staff suspended in mid-air.

At that very moment, Nan Liujing suddenly opened his eyes. In his pupils, a scepter-shaped light flashed.

"How do you feel?" Leng Yaozhu's wine-red eyes were filled with concern.

Yun Ming and Ya Li were also curious.

Nan Liujing raised his hands. He seemed calm, yet there was a dreamlike quality to him. "I don't feel anything. The soul bone slots on my body, besides the ones already occupied, are still empty." A Super Divine Artifact, and he obtained it just like that, even if he could only see it and not touch it.

"What's going on?"

Leng Yaozhu immediately questioned Yun Ming, her eyes devoid of the tenderness of their youth.

She has truly changed... Ya Li realized.

Yun Ming was clearly also encountering Leng Yaozhu speaking to him in a questioning tone for the first time. After a moment of stunned silence, he explained, "Throughout the generations, Shrek members who went to Devil Island for training have, to varying degrees, received blessings of the destruction attribute. Besides using the destruction attribute gained through tempering to strengthen themselves, they hoped to fuse with this soul bone and uncover the greater secret hidden behind Devil Island."

"But no one succeeded for a thousand years. Later, after discussions at the Sea God Pavilion, we unanimously agreed that to fully uncover the secret of Devil Island, one must first fuse with the soul bone and then undergo tempering. Perhaps only then can the power behind the soul bone be revealed."

"In other words, the soul bone has been waiting for the right person to appear. Only this person can unravel all the mysteries with the soul bone."

"Why didn't you mention this earlier?" Leng Yaozhu frowned. "If that's the case, you two, immediately come with me and bring Liujing."

After months of companionship, Nan Liujing's daily efforts in making breakfast and his diligence during training had long since made Leng Yaozhu consider the disciple as one of her own, not just a connection for cooperation with Qiangu Qingfeng. Once true feelings were involved, it was easy to become flustered by concern.

Even knowing the soul bone wouldn't harm Nan Liujing, she wouldn't be at ease until everything was thoroughly resolved.

Yun Ming shook his head. "Your Spirit Pagoda's information needs an update. Ever since the incident on Devil Island, no one below level fifty can enter."

Leng Yaozhu frowned. Just as she was about to retort, she heard Yun Ming continue, "Taking this opportunity, I'd like to ask for your opinion."

Leng Yaozhu shot him a cold look.

Yun Ming said in a deep voice, "A thousand years ago, Devil Island experienced a Destruction Tide. The Seven Monsters of the Current Generation all perished there. Afterward, they managed to use their powerful cultivation to transform into Vengeful Spirits. Since then, outsiders have been repelled unless they are Shrek Academy students. This is also why the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda abandoned Devil Island and handed its jurisdiction over to us, Shrek Academy."

"If this child goes to Devil Island later, it will be difficult for him to enter without the identity of a Shrek Academy student. Even I wouldn't gain much in such a special environment. Therefore, I suggest we establish a cooperative relationship."

"You allow this child to join Shrek Academy to study, and I will open up all academy resources. If he has sufficient ability, I will even allow him to become a member of the Sea God Pavilion. Then, going to Devil Island for training will be legitimate. What do you say?"

Leng Yaozhu raised her eyebrows, unmoved by his words. Combining this with Ya Li's actions since they entered Sea God Island, she snorted, "From the very beginning, you've been plotting to have my disciple join Shrek, haven't you?"

"The so-called Soul Bone and the secrets behind it are merely a part of your plan."

"You are correct." Yun Ming, unexpectedly, did not deny it. "If the Soul Bone fusion fails, I would consider other means to get this child to join Shrek."

Leng Yaozhu was stunned. She hadn't expected him to admit it so readily. Nan Liujing, however, watched calmly as Yun Ming responded.

I've already obtained a Super Divine Artifact, so I'll support whatever you say. Besides, Shrek Academy has things he wants and people he wants to eliminate.

Ya Li sighed. "Although the current backdrop appears peaceful, undercurrents are actually surging. Our Shrek and your Spirit Pagoda are outwardly united but inwardly divided. Especially since the Qian Gu Family took power, their ambition is known to all."

"The Hawks within the Federation are also eyeing us covetously. They have repeatedly attempted to blockade Shrek City and cut off the supply of daily necessities to the entire city. Therefore, to ensure the academy's future stability after Brother Ming and I are gone, we need to make arrangements in advance and cultivate a sufficiently powerful young Soul Master. And your disciple is the target we have chosen."

"His background is sufficient, his talent is sufficient, making him the perfect candidate. But you can rest assured, we are not asking him to join Shrek to tie him to Shrek's ship and make him an enemy of the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation. We only hope that he will lend a hand when Shrek encounters calamity in the future. That's all."

Leng Yaozhu found it hard to understand. "With your strength, you still need to make such arrangements?"

If anyone told her that Shrek Academy could be destroyed, she would be the first to disbelieve it. After all, it had endured for twenty thousand years; could it possibly face destruction?

Especially pinning future hopes on a single child seemed utterly absurd.

Ya Li sighed. "No one can be eternally powerful. Wasn't the once-flourishing Sun Moon Empire, after a period of weakness, carved up by various powers and became the current Federation? Shrek Academy is no different. The prolonged peace has even made many within the academy forget to perceive danger, their minds filled only with ten-thousand-year glory. They fail to consider that without the support of absolute power, glory is merely a castle in the air, collapsing at the slightest touch."

"Not to mention distant events, just the incident of the Seven Devils of Devil Island perishing a thousand years ago. That directly severed a generation of Shrek people, severely damaging the entire academy's vitality. Afterward, the Federation seized the opportunity to strike, suppressing Shrek City in all aspects. At that time, Shrek was on the verge of disintegration. These are all living examples."

Leng Yaozhu was silent for a moment. "I need to discuss this matter with Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng, but more importantly, it depends on Liujing's own wishes."

"Let's leave it at that. There's still the Golden Ancient Tree baptism to complete."

Yun Ming and Ya Li said nothing further.

From the beginning, at Ya Li's strong suggestion, Yun Ming had agreed to reveal their plan to Qiangu Qingfeng. He just hadn't expected the person who came would be Leng Yaozhu.

Sincerity is always the ultimate skill. If they could gain benefits from Shrek Academy without immediate cost, the couple didn't believe Nan Liujing's elders could refuse.

The Spirit Pagoda indeed lacked no resources. In fact, what the Spirit Pagoda had, Shrek Academy might not, but conversely, what Shrek Academy had, the Spirit Pagoda might not.

This plotline is adapted from the original work's depiction of destruction and life energy on Devil Island. Yes, that's right, the power on Devil Island is fragments of power left behind by the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life.

Why the scepter was left behind is a foreshadowing that won't be revealed anytime soon. It can only be said that this person had a backup plan.