After obtaining Di Tian's promise, Xia Ming left the Star Dou Great Forest.
The purpose of this trip had been achieved. He had successfully acquired Xiong Jun's Soul Power for his eighth Soul Ring.
His Soul Power cultivation had naturally advanced to the Soul Douluo level.
Of course, Xia Ming still needed some time to consolidate his gains.
Next, he would return to the academy and thoroughly integrate his newly acquired power, stabilizing his foundation.
Only when his Soul Power reached the bottleneck at rank ninety and he needed to obtain his ninth Soul Ring
would it be time to head to the Clear Sky Sect and make the final leap to become a Title Douluo.
His goal was to kill Er Ming, obtain his God Rank Soul Ring and Soul Bone, and complete the next stage of his God Trial.
By then, if Da Ming was also present and chose to stand by his brother's side,
Xia Ming would not mind facing both of them alone and turning these two soul beasts who had once ascended to the God Realm into nourishment for his own ascension.
Having made up his mind, Xia Ming headed straight back to Shrek Academy.
Without wasting any time, he quickly found Wang Dong'er.
When Xia Ming calmly told her of his decision regarding Er Ming, the air in the room seemed to freeze instantly.
Wang Dong'er's delicate body trembled slightly. Her long lashes lowered, casting faint shadows beneath her eyelids.
After a moment of silence, she finally raised her head.
Her pink-blue eyes churned with unmistakable sorrow, struggle, and a trace of painfully clear understanding.
"Second Uncle... he really did obey that person's orders and try to kill you, didn't he?"
Her voice was soft, carrying a barely perceptible tremor.
Compared to Tang San,