"Sunset Forest... the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Long Yun silently repeated the words in his heart, a strange glimmer passing through his eyes.
There lay the fallen remnants of two ancient beings—the souls and bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
Perhaps he could find more clues there about the Dragon God War of those years. Perhaps even...
At the thought, a faint smile tugged at Long Yun's lips.
Elsewhere.
On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Beneath the shadows of a dense stand of ancient trees, a group of powerful figures dressed in the fine robes of Spirit Hall lay quietly in wait.
At their head stood Bibi Dong, the Pope of Spirit Hall.
Behind her stood Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, and several elders at the Titled Douluo level, all solemn-faced.
At that moment, Bibi Dong stared at the terrifying aura Bi Ji had released after absorbing her reward on the Sky Screen. Her fists clenched unconsciously, her long nails digging deep into her palms.
"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years... Life Law Fragments."
Bibi Dong murmured, her voice carrying an unmistakable fervor and resentment.
The moment Bi Ji had willingly offered her reward to Gu Yuena had naturally been seen by Bibi Dong as well.
"Your Holiness, did you see that?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan swallowed and said in a low voice:
"That Sky Screen reward... it really does seem possible to strip it away. If we could seize the rewards of those Soul Beasts on the ranking, wouldn't Spirit Hall be able to produce several gods in an instant?"
Bibi Dong shot Yue Guan a cold look, but her beautiful eyes clearly glimmered with approval.
"Of course I saw it."
Bibi Dong turned toward the shadowy direction of the Star Dou Great Forest's Core Circle, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes.
"However, with our current strength, we can't take on that Emerald Swan. She now has nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation, and there's also Di Tian. If we act rashly, Spirit Hall will suffer heavy losses."
She took a deep breath and quickly sorted through her thoughts.
"The most urgent matter is to strengthen my own power first."
Just then.
A Spirit Hall scout, a Soul Saint responsible for scouting ahead, darted from deep within the trees like a phantom and dropped to one knee before Bibi Dong. He reported respectfully:
"Your Holiness, we've found traces of a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear clan ten miles ahead. Among them is an exceptionally enormous creature. Judging by the Soul Power fluctuations it emits, it's very likely a descendant of Xiong Jun, who ranked ninth on the Sky Screen!"
"Good."
A cruel smile tugged at Bibi Dong's lips.
"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear... My Second Martial Soul is just missing a truly powerful Soul Ring. Move out. Make sure to kill it in one strike, and don't let Di Tian notice our movements!"
At Bibi Dong's command, the many Spirit Hall powerhouses instantly turned into streaks of shadow and sped deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.
Meanwhile.
After seeing the Emerald Swan Empress, whose strength was nearing a million years, appear on the Sky Screen, the royal houses of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire were likewise shaken to the core.
"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years... If a monster like that went berserk, our empire's million-strong army wouldn't even be enough to fill its teeth."
"Thankfully, the Sky Screen says the Emerald Swan clan is benevolent and isn't the sort of Soul Beast that's cruel by nature and fond of killing. Otherwise, it would be a cataclysmic disaster for the entire human world!"
The emperors of both empires breathed a sigh of relief, secretly counting themselves lucky.
Shrek Academy.
At that moment, in a rather shabby courtyard.
Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others stared at the Sky Screen with dark expressions.
"Damn it! Why should those wretched beasts get blessings fit for gods?"
Dai Mubai slammed his fist against the stone table beside him. His face was livid, his eyes filled with envy and fury.
Ma Hongjun, standing nearby, echoed his discontent:
"Exactly! Heaven's blind. A big white goose without a shred of offensive power became a super powerhouse with nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation in the blink of an eye. If that had gone to me, I'd already be a god!"
Watching everyone's indignation, Yu Xiaogang stood to one side with his hands clasped behind his back, looking inscrutable.
"Enough. Don't let Soul Beasts that have nothing to do with us provoke you into losing your composure."
Yu Xiaogang turned to Tang San and the others and spoke slowly:
"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament will begin before long. This tournament will be your best chance to make a name for yourselves."
At the words "Elite Tournament," a glint flashed in Tang San's eyes.
Yu Xiaogang continued:
"However, to ensure nothing goes wrong, I've recently consulted some ancient texts. I heard that the mysterious Rainbow Academy seems to possess a wondrous treasure called the 'Water of Life.'"
"They say the Water of Life can cleanse the marrow and reshape the bones, greatly improving a Soul Master's aptitude and Soul Power. Since Rainbow Academy has always been mediocre, keeping such a treasure in their hands would be a waste."
As he spoke, a look of complete entitlement flashed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
"For the glory of Shrek, we'll pay Rainbow Academy a visit before the tournament begins and take the Water of Life to improve your strength. I'm sure the dean of Rainbow Academy will understand what's best and give the divine treasure to true geniuses like us."
Hearing this, Tang San nodded slightly, his expression calm.
He thought his teacher made perfect sense. Good things naturally belonged in the hands of peerless geniuses like them, who could bring glory to humanity.
"Don't worry, Teacher. We'll get the Water of Life," Tang San said evenly.
"Heh heh, Grandmaster, I heard Rainbow Academy may not be very strong, but all the female students there are pretty. Apparently, there's even a pair of stunning twins who are quite famous throughout Heaven Dou City."
Ma Hongjun gave a lewd chuckle, his small eyes gleaming with ill intent.
Dai Mubai smirked and patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder.
"Fatty, when we get to Rainbow Academy, be sure to save two for your big brother."
A round of knowing laughter rang out through the courtyard.
Time passed.
As the days went by, the shock across Douluo Continent over Bi Ji, the Emerald Swan, gradually faded.
In the blink of an eye, the purple clouds above the Sky Screen began to roil violently once more. A divine might, even more vast and oppressive than before, slowly gathered in the sky.
At that moment, every Soul Master and Soul Beast on the continent set aside what they were doing and stared upward.
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