Third Soul Skill—Amenotejikara!

14,000 years!!!

That was the age of his Third Soul Ring—terrifyingly high.

The astonishing age of the Soul Ring had also brought him enormous gains, raising his Soul Power Level to Level 35 in one go and saving him at least a year of arduous cultivation.

"Monster!"

Dugu Bo opened his mouth and uttered those two words.

Yet inwardly, he was unspeakably envious of Taichu's Ten Thousand Year Third Soul Ring.

Fortunately.

He remembered that Taichu would be his future grandson-in-law, and his mood immediately improved considerably.

"Let's head back first."

Dugu Bo had originally wanted to say more, but considering the environment they were currently in, he temporarily swallowed his words.

Then, they all left the Star Dou Forest.

Dugu Manor.

For Taichu, it had been several months since he had last come here. However, unlike his previous visit, when he had called on them in person, this time he entered alongside Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

After entering.

Dugu Bo casually instructed the butler to prepare a room for Taichu.

Only then did they begin discussing what had happened in the Star Dou Forest in the main hall.

On the road.

Dugu Bo had actually discussed the matter with him briefly, but because they had been rushing, and perhaps because Dugu Bo was also worried that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might disregard all decorum and ambush them, they had left in haste.

After all, one should not harbor the intent to harm others, but neither should one let down one's guard.

People's hearts were hidden beneath their bellies. Who knew what the other party might be thinking? Especially when that person was Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, making Dugu Bo even less able to fathom his intentions.

And within Heaven Dou City.

Nothing else needed to be said.

But the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had to observe the rules to some extent. Not To Mention that Dugu Bo had some connection with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and Heaven Dou City was, after all, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. In recent years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already been moving closer to the Heaven Dou Empire.

If they disregarded the rules and took action within the Heaven Dou Empire, they would undoubtedly be trampling the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's dignity underfoot. Even if Xue Ye let it pass on the surface, a rift would inevitably form between them. All of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's previous investments in the Heaven Dou Empire would go down the drain. Not To Mention that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was ultimately a commercially oriented sect.

When conducting business in many places, without the support of the Heaven Dou Empire, even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would face considerable resistance.

For that very reason.

Dugu Bo had hurriedly brought the two of them back to Heaven Dou City.

"The matter has already happened. We can only deal with whatever comes our way."

"Grandfather, Ning Fengzhi is a smart man. He won't push us to the point of mutual destruction."

Taichu spoke slowly.

When Dugu Bo had first told him that his absorption of a Ten Thousand Year Third Soul Ring had been exposed—and exposed before Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—his heart had indeed lurched.

But the two days spent traveling back had been enough for him to calm down.

And it was precisely because he had calmed down.

After carefully considering each of these issues, he arrived at this conclusion.

Even though his understanding of Ning Fengzhi came from the original work, there was no doubt that Ning Fengzhi was a typical merchant. When it came to people, matters, or things worth investing in, he would deliberate repeatedly before ultimately choosing whichever brought greater benefits.

Even after learning that Tang San was the son of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, Ning Fengzhi had not chosen to take action against him, despite Gu Rong's persuasion. How much less likely was he to act against an independent cultivator like Taichu?

That was right.

Even though he was with Dugu Bo, and the other party would regard him as being on Dugu Bo's side.

Still.

Who in the Spirit Master World did not know that Dugu Bo was actually an independent cultivator?

As for his connection with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family?

How could major powers fail to uncover it? Dugu Bo's connection with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family existed largely because Prince Xue Xing had once saved his life.

Otherwise.

Dugu Bo could completely be considered an unaffiliated Title Douluo.

Although.

In the eyes of many people outside, Dugu Bo was practically the weakest among Title Douluo, no one dared claim that he lacked talent. He had cultivated to the level of Title Douluo without relying on any faction.

That fact alone.

Was enough to earn the admiration of many.

So...

With an Title Douluo like Dugu Bo behind him, no ties to any other forces, and the certainty that Ning Fengzhi would investigate his background after learning of him, Taichu could also be sure that his conflict with Spirit Hall would be uncovered.

Therefore.

Since there was no life-and-death feud between him and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, barring any surprises, Ning Fengzhi would certainly not make a move against him. He would likely change his approach and invest in him instead.

To put it bluntly, on this continent, the only person who could be called an "investor" was probably Ning Fengzhi.

However.

In the end, Ning Fengzhi had still misjudged.

He invested in Tang San, but what did he get in the end?

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect appeared to have produced a god, yet it did not become stronger because of it and instead lost the two Title Douluo, Sword and Bone.

Afterward.

He took out one of the gains from this trip—a Soul Bone!

"Grandfather, you should absorb this Soul Bone!"

Taichu said.

"You think this Old Man lacks a Soul Bone from you?"

Dugu Bo said unhappily.

"Of course not. But as far as I'm concerned, I probably won't be able to use this Soul Bone."

Taichu shook his head as he spoke.

"Hmm?"

Dugu Bo did not understand.

In response.

Taichu knew that he probably could not explain it in just a few words, so he could only activate Martial Soul Possession. The Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan appeared in his eyes, followed by three Soul Rings emerging one after another: purple, purple, black.

His gaze fell upon Dugu Bo, and then his Third Soul Ring abruptly lit up with black radiance.

The next instant.

Taichu instantly appeared where Dugu Bo had been standing, while Dugu Bo appeared where Taichu had been.

The two had switched places in an instant!

"You..."

Shock appeared in Dugu Bo's eyes. He was a Title Douluo. Although he had been completely unprepared just now, the other party had instantly swapped positions with him. The effect of this Soul Skill was simply absurd.

"Third Soul Skill, Amenotejikara!"

"When this Soul Skill is activated, it allows me to swap places with a target within my field of vision. Even if the target is a Title Douluo, there are no exceptions."

Taichu slowly explained the effects of his Third Soul Skill. Though his words sounded casual, only he himself knew whether achieving such a feat was truly easy.