A flash of red light, and the incredibly precious Thousand-Year Soul Bone vanished without a trace.
At the same time, an incredibly pure stream of cultivation poured rapidly into Yao Xuan's body.
A full seventy years' worth of bloodline cultivation wasn't as much as he'd gained from devouring Luo Sanpao, but it was still a considerable boost for Yao Xuan!
After refining the cultivation returned by the system, Yao Xuan's strength improved across the board once again!
His cultivation officially crossed the six-hundred-year threshold, reaching 665 years!
Next, Yao Xuan did the same thing and devoured the thousand-year-old Crystal Bear!
As the thousand-year-old Crystal Bear disappeared, Yao Xuan's cultivation increased by another five years!
"Excellent, my cultivation has reached 670 years! If I push myself a little harder, I can break through to become a thousand-year Soul Beast and complete Shape-Shifting!"
"Tang San, I'm really looking forward to seeing the look on your face when Xiao Wu personally puts a green hat on you before long!"
A hint of anticipation crossed Yao Xuan's face. He had already made plans for what came next!
As the Emperor Auspicious Beast, winning Xiao Wu's trust would be no trouble at all!
When the time came, he would only need to reveal Tang Hao's identity as a Titled Douluo. Xiao Wu would have a hard time not suspecting Tang San's motives.
After that, he would only need to give Xiao Wu a little guidance, and she'd put a green hat on Tang San!
Just thinking about it was satisfying!
Just thinking about it eased his anger!
"But for now, my top priority is breaking through to become a thousand-year Soul Beast! Let's get started!"
With determination in his eyes, Yao Xuan activated [Stealth] once more, concealing his presence before embarking on a frenzied hunt and a mad evolution!
While Yao Xuan continued to charge toward the thousand-year mark,
in Soul Hunting Forest, Tang San supported Yu Xiaogang, who had fallen unconscious again. He could only circulate the Mysterious Heaven Skill and channel it into Yu Xiaogang's body, helping him recover.
At last, after about another hour, Yu Xiaogang managed to catch his breath and slowly woke up again.
"Xiao San, your teacher is now a cripple without a Martial Soul or Soul Power. You won't despise me, will you?"
Looking at Tang San beside him, Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled with worry.
"Teacher, you're my teacher for a day and my father for life. How could I ever despise you? Please, you have to stay strong!"
"Even though you've lost your Martial Soul and Soul Power, you still have all your vast knowledge. In Tang San's heart, you'll always be the Grandmaster!"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San hurried to comfort him.
"Good. Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease! Even though I've lost my Martial Soul and Soul Power, if I can raise you to become a Titled Douluo, then my life won't have been wasted!"
Seeing Tang San say this, Yu Xiaogang breathed a sigh of relief and spoke with a heartfelt sigh.
"Teacher, don't worry. Tang San won't let you down or betray the faith you've placed in me!"
"Also, please stay strong. Once I grow powerful, I'll capture the Auspicious Beast that hurt you with my own hands and help you avenge yourself!"
Tang San spoke with absolute conviction.
"Good, good! Your teacher believes you can do all of that!"
Hearing Tang San's answer, Yu Xiaogang's face broke into a relieved smile.
His heart, which had been utterly despondent, began to burn with hope again.
That was right. Even if he had become a cripple, wouldn't raising a Titled Douluo still earn him people's respect?
Besides, he hadn't yet avenged himself. He couldn't afford to be so weak. Only after personally killing that Auspicious Beast could he finally rest in peace!
"By the way, Teacher, I have one piece of good news and one piece of bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang pull himself together, Tang San let out a sigh of relief. After hesitating briefly, he decided to tell Yu Xiaogang about his condition.
After all, there was no way to hide the fact that he'd been castrated from his teacher. Rather than put it off, it was better to help him accept the truth sooner.
"Oh? Then tell me the good news first!"
Yu Xiaogang replied when he heard Tang San.
"The good news is that I've successfully fused with the Mandala Snake Soul Ring, proving that your theory was correct!"
Tang San spoke.
"Good, excellent! This is wonderful! I knew you could do it and prove the Martial Soul Mimicry Theory correct! Now, what was the bad news you mentioned?"
Hearing Tang San's words, a flush of color rose in Yu Xiaogang's otherwise pale face. He then asked his question.
"Teacher, please prepare yourself first. Don't get too worked up."
Seeing Yu Xiaogang ask, Tang San drew a deep breath and warned him.
"Go ahead. I can even accept the bad news that my Soul Power is gone. What other bad news could possibly be worse than that?"
Yu Xiaogang dismissed Tang San's warning and spoke casually.
"No, Teacher. This bad news might be even worse than losing your Soul Power."
Though Tang San was reluctant to tell him, he could only continue.
"What? Then what exactly is this bad news you're talking about?"
Yu Xiaogang's body jolted at Tang San's words, and he hurriedly asked.
"Teacher, you... you've lost it!"
After Yu Xiaogang asked, Tang San finally summoned the courage to tell him the truth.
"W-what? I've lost it? What have I lost?"
At first, Yu Xiaogang didn't understand Tang San's answer and asked him in confusion.
"Teacher, it's... down there."
Tang San pointed below Yu Xiaogang's waist and reminded him hesitantly.
"Ah!?"
Yu Xiaogang hurriedly turned around and looked down at himself.
There was nothing left there—only a bloodied mess.
"Hahahaha! I've lost it! I've lost it!"
"Oh, Heaven! Why are you doing this to me? If you're jealous of my talent, then send down a bolt of lightning and strike me dead!"
"Why go to such lengths—why torment me like this?"
At that moment, Yu Xiaogang's eyes dimmed, and he couldn't utter a word.
After a long while, Yu Xiaogang suddenly stood up, flailing his arms as he staggered and trembled, muttering incoherently to himself.
It was obvious that the overwhelming shock had driven Yu Xiaogang out of his mind. He had gone mad.
"Sigh!"
Watching this, Tang San let out a long sigh. He understood how Yu Xiaogang felt. In a single night, Yu Xiaogang had not only gone from being a Soul Master to a cripple, but had also gone from being a man to a eunuch.
Even Tang San himself had to admit that if this had happened to him, he would probably have lost his mind too.
But he couldn't let his teacher go on like this. He had to calm him down!
Otherwise, if he stayed like this for too long, he might truly go insane!
With that thought, Tang San quietly moved behind Yu Xiaogang and tapped several points on his back, temporarily sealing his heart meridian.
The next moment, Yu Xiaogang's body stiffened. His strength gave out, and he fell to the ground, unconscious once more.
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