The Qiangu Family's Enemy, a Protector

A Soul Bone of this caliber was something ordinary people could never come into contact with in their entire lives.

As for whether it went to Qiangu Xiaoye or Qiangu Lingfeng, there was not much difference.

After all, even if it was given to Qiangu Xiaoye, with Ling Feng's current talent, he would most likely hand it over to Ling Feng to absorb.

"Dad, this Soul Bone doesn't suit me. It's most compatible with your Dark Coiling Dragon Staff."

"What nonsense are you talking about? This Fifty Thousand Year Dark Demon Dragon Torso Bone will be immensely beneficial to you. Didn't you want to absorb Soul Rings beyond your level? Once you absorb it, you'll be able to do that."

Ling Feng still shook his head. On one hand, this Soul Bone definitely had to go to his father, since it could save him years of arduous cultivation and allow him to enter the realm of a Titled Douluo directly.

On the other hand, this Soul Bone was simply not impressive enough for Ling Feng.

A Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone seemed exceptionally precious, but to him, it was merely passable. Especially since it was a Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone—if he encountered a better one in the future, he would not be able to replace it.

Furthermore, the Dark Demon Dragon's bloodline level was too low, and its attribute was far too singular. It was not worthy of Ling Feng's absorption.

Not only would it fail to help him, it might even become an obstacle to him in the future.

Ling Feng slowly explained these reasons. The three Enshrined all looked deeply gratified.

"Not bad, Xiaoye. You raised a fine son!"

"Xiao Feng is right. This Soul Bone isn't worthy of his absorption, but the Great Enshrined doesn't have anything better to offer. We can only give him this."

"Your second uncle and I begged the Great Enshrined for this Soul Bone for a long time. We originally intended to take it out once you reached the level 89 bottleneck, to help you break through to Titled Douluo. Who would have thought Xiao Feng's talent would be so outstanding?"

"So, Xiaoye, accept it."

Qianjun Douluo said.

"Ever since the Qiangu Family was destroyed years ago, leaving you as the sole survivor, you should have understood that our family's enemy was no minor force. Your eldest uncle and second uncle joined Spirit Hall, so it would not be appropriate for us to act."

"But you are still young. The sooner you break through to Titled Douluo, the sooner you can find our enemy."

At the mention of the Qiangu Family's massacre, Qianjun Douluo gritted his teeth in hatred.

The Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul had originally possessed quite a few inheritors, but after that premeditated slaughter, the entire family line was severed. Only Qianjun and Jiang Mo, the two Douluo who had been away, remained.

When they rushed back upon learning the news, they found only Qiangu Xiaoye, who had yet to awaken his Martial Soul and was on the verge of death.

From then on, they brought Qiangu Xiaoye back to Spirit Hall and raised him as their own son, hoping that one day he could eliminate their enemy.

At the mention of their enemy, Qiangu Xiaoye's face twisted with hatred. He longed to take revenge.

As the sole survivor that day, he naturally recognized the Martial Souls of those who had come to exterminate his family. They were renowned throughout the continent, and even he did not dare say he had any hope of revenge.

Fortunately, Ling Feng was his son. In the future, he was destined to be invincible beneath the heavens, able to uproot that force completely.

"Son, Dad will take this Soul Bone. I'll tell you the reason later."

"Is it our family's enemy? Who is it? Can't you tell me?"

Qiangu Xiaoye rubbed Ling Feng's head.

"Not yet. Wait until you reach the Soul Sage realm."

Qianjun and Jiang Mo, standing nearby, also changed the subject.

"Xiao Feng, this gift doesn't count. Your first and second granduncles will find another gift for you. Just say what you want. As long as it exists in this world, leave it to us."

Ling Feng did not speak. Instead, he contemplated the family's enemy.

For two level 96 Enshrined to endure for forty years, it had to be one of the continent's foremost powers.

Ling Feng already had a target in mind. With a little process of elimination, he could more or less determine who it was.

"First Granduncle, Second Granduncle, I want some Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber. My Martial Soul told me it can strengthen the body and increase the age limit of Soul Rings I can absorb."

"Whale Rubber? It's worth a try. You never know."

The three Enshrined exchanged glances, intending to test it. If it worked, it would be a great blessing for the world of Soul Masters.

"By the way, Grandpas, should I cultivate the Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul first, or the Radiant Sacred Dragon Martial Soul?"

Upon hearing this, solemn expressions flashed across the Enshrined's faces.

"Xiao Feng, listen carefully to what Grandpa is about to tell you. When your Martial Soul awakened just now, it already caused a heavenly phenomenon. The entire Spirit City saw those two Black and Gold Twin Sacred Dragons."

"Quite a few factions' spies must have already sent this information back. However, the Great Enshrined has already arranged for it to be dealt with properly."

"As for the Martial Soul you awakened, the records will only state that you inherited your father's Dark Coiling Dragon Staff and possess level 9 Innate Soul Power."

"In other words, before outsiders, you must do your utmost not to reveal the existence of your Dark Sacred Dragon and Radiant Sacred Dragon Martial Souls. Just use the Coiling Dragon Staff in battle."

"Of course, no one at the Soul Master Academy will take the initiative to challenge you. As for going out to gain experience, us old fellows will follow you in secret, so there will be no risk of exposure."

"Xiaoxue, Jin Chen, the two of you as well. If anyone asks, say Xiao Feng's Martial Soul is the Dark Coiling Dragon Staff. Do not reveal his true Martial Souls."

Golden Crocodile Douluo repeatedly warned them.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, we understand. Brother Feng's talent is simply too powerful. If other factions learn of it, they will definitely send people to kill him at all costs."

"That's right. Outsiders do not know of Xiaoxue's existence, and both you and Xiao Feng possess level 9 Innate Soul Power. With us old fellows here, those people on the continent would not dare lay a hand on you."

"But if your true talents are exposed, many desperate people will come for you."

Qiangu Lingfeng nodded. "Then, Grandpas, you mean I should cultivate the Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul first."

"Correct. The Great Enshrined's intention is for you to first follow your father, as well as your sixth and seventh uncles, to train in the staff techniques of the Coiling Dragon Staff."

"As for your Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul cultivation, Jin Chen and you will be personally taught by me."

"The Great Enshrined also instructed that, during this period, he will find a powerful expert to protect you closely. This expert has some connection to you as well. Why don't you guess who he is?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo said.

"Someone related to me?"

Qiangu Lingfeng thought about it. He understood the circumstances on his father's side of the family. His mother came from the Holy Dragon Sect and was the youngest daughter of its sect master.

Ling Feng also had a maternal uncle, the eldest son of the Holy Dragon Sect's sect master. He currently served in the Angel Legion and was an eighty-seventh-level Soul Douluo. He was not young, more than twenty years older than Qiangu Xiaoye, but he still had a slight chance of breaking through to Titled Douluo.

His Martial Soul was the mutated form of the White Armored Earth Dragon, the Dark Demon Dragon.

Having him provide close protection and basic daily training would be more than sufficient.

After all, the Dark Demon Dragon was a lower-tier soul beast species of the Dark Sacred Dragon. Some things would certainly be shared between them.

"Could it be my maternal uncle?"

"Xiao Feng truly is clever. It's your maternal uncle, Tuoba Yunhai."

"Alright, Xiao Feng. The main reason us three old fellows came today was to help Jin Chen and your father absorb their Soul Bones."

"Once Jin Chen absorbs the Soul Bone, his Soul Power should reach level 10 as well. At that point, the two of you can go obtain Soul Rings."

Ling Feng nodded. He was not in a hurry anyway. Once the Enshrined saw the effects of the Whale Rubber, they would naturally make their choice.

Perhaps Jin Chen might even obtain a Thousand Year Soul Ring as his first Soul Ring because of it.