Two days later, Feng Qingluan obtained a 70,000-year soul bone from the Consecration Hall's treasury.
It was a right-arm soul bone produced by an Emerald Demon Bird. Not only did it grant Feng Qingluan the defense-ignoring soul skill [Emerald Demon Strike], but it also allowed him to break through his barrier and reach level 97!
"Is this the effect of a 70,000-year soul bone?" Feng Qingluan felt the surge in his strength and couldn't help but say, "I feel like I could take on three of my former self right now!"
Feng Qingluan's intuition was correct. Beyond the one-level increase in cultivation, the added defense-ignoring [Emerald Demon Strike] was more powerful than his ninth soul skill!
With the two combined, he felt terrifyingly strong. Because of this strike, even his second brother, Golden Crocodile Douluo, wouldn't be able to withstand it!
"Congratulations, Grandfather." Feng Baiyu watched his grandfather reach level 97, his heart filled with immense joy.
Cultivation after level 95 was fraught with difficulties, so his grandfather reaching level 97 was certainly a cause for celebration.
Feng Qingluan thought about the opportunities ahead; perhaps he could truly help his grandfather reach the peak of level 99 as a Peerless Douluo!
The stronger his grandfather became, the fewer disadvantages there would be regarding Feng Baiyu's exposure of the Phoenix God's divinity.
"Haha, it is I who am basking in your glory, child." Feng Qingluan patted his grandson's head and said, "The realm of level 97 is truly wonderful! Baiyu, practice diligently at home these next few days; I am going to find you a more suitable second soul ring."
"Understood." Feng Baiyu did not refuse. "I will leave everything to you, Grandfather."
Feng Baiyu was only level fourteen, but finding a suitable soul ring was extremely difficult. Birds with phoenix bloodlines were easy enough, but finding a pure-blooded phoenix would be the best outcome for him!
As for the age of the ring~
For a soul ring of truly excellent quality, it didn't matter if the age was slightly lacking.
"Third Brother, congratulations on your breakthrough!"
"Congratulations, Third Brother, on stepping into level 97!"
The following day, news of Feng Qingluan reaching level 97 spread like wildfire, and several great Consecrators of Spirit Hall arrived together with gifts.
However, these gifts were not just for Feng Qingluan to congratulate him on reaching level 97. More importantly, they were to thank Feng Baiyu for discovering a method to improve physical fitness and increase the age limit of soul rings.
"Thank you, thank you." Feng Qingluan understood the purpose of these old fellows' visit, but he didn't mind.
Having these old men owe a favor to Feng Baiyu was far more practical than them thanking him.
It was just that the gifts these old fellows brought were a bit childish—storage soul tools, fine swords crafted by Lou Gao—what use did his grandson have for such things?
And those twin cat-girls sent by the sixth and seventh? His grandson was only a child; what could he possibly do with them?
The most practical gift was actually the gold soul card containing a million gold soul coins sent by his second brother.
Feng Qingluan felt a bit helpless, but he accepted the items nonetheless.
He brought his grandson to meet the old fellows. Feng Baiyu was very polite, looking at the elders and bowing: "Greetings, Second Consecrator, Fourth Consecrator, Fifth Consecrator, Sixth Consecrator, Seventh Consecrator."
"What's with the 'Consecrator'!" Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Feng Baiyu's polite demeanor and felt somewhat dissatisfied. They were all rough men who preferred to skip formalities, so he spoke up: "We've had decades of friendship with your grandfather; you can just call us Grandfather!"
Feng Baiyu seized the opportunity and immediately said: "Greetings, Second Grandfather, Fourth Grandfather, Fifth Grandfather, Sixth Grandfather, Seventh Grandfather."
"As expected of Third Brother's child, truly a hero among youths!" Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Feng Baiyu with affection in his eyes. "It's a pity I don't have a beautiful granddaughter, otherwise I would have definitely claimed you as my son-in-law."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's words were met with agreement from the others. These old men all had descendants, but few were close to Feng Qingluan's age.
It wasn't that there were no girls, but they were either born of concubines or from collateral branches. If their talent were good, it might be fine, but their talent was mediocre—how could they be worthy of being the wife of the Feng family's eldest son?
They knew their own situation, so no one brought the matter up again.
Feng Baiyu wasn't disappointed; he was only six and a half, so it was still far too early to look for a wife.
With the formal introductions over, they were now considered part of the inner circle.
However, Feng Baiyu wasn't suited for a gathering of centenarian grandfathers. After greeting everyone, he returned to his cultivation.
The elders of the Consecration Hall did not stop him and let Feng Baiyu leave.
At this moment, the old fellows began to discuss matters.
"As we use Whale Glue for our own descendants, this secret certainly won't be hidden from that woman, Bibi Dong." Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Feng Qingluan and said, "Third Brother, what do you say we go hunt some ten-thousand-year whale soul beasts? Regardless of what others do, let's satisfy our own families' needs first."
"Third Brother, Second Brother is right!" Mad Lion Douluo chimed in. "If we wait too long, many people will surely go to the ocean to hunt whale soul beasts. If we attract the attention of that woman, we might suffer heavy losses!"
Feng Qingluan knew that the "that woman" Mad Lion Douluo referred to was Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi; if they truly fought, the six of them combined would be no match for her.
In any case, he also needed to prepare ten-thousand-year Whale Glue for his grandson. If a few old brothers helped, it would be twice the result with half the effort.
After a brief thought, Feng Qingluan decided to secure the Whale Glue for his grandson first, then search for a soul beast for him. He said, "We can't all leave; let's discuss who goes and who stays. Once we return, the Whale Glue will be divided into seven parts; none of us will be left out."
Dividing it into seven was, of course, to reserve a portion for the eldest brother's granddaughter, Qian Renxue. They had all watched Qian Renxue grow up, so they naturally had no objections.
After some brief consideration, they decided that the Third Consecrator, Qingluan Douluo, and the Fifth Consecrator, Guangling Douluo, would go.
At this time, Feng Qingluan also took the opportunity to make his request: "The child Baiyu doesn't have great talent; he can only use soul rings to compensate and try to improve his martial soul quality. If you brothers encounter any pure-blooded phoenix-type soul beasts, please remember to help catch them. The age doesn't matter; the key is that it must be effective for his martial soul."
Hearing Feng Qingluan's words, the others readily agreed.
Feng Baiyu had brought them such a huge surprise that those gifts were hardly enough to thank him. If they could bring back a pure-blooded phoenix to serve as his soul ring, that would be a fine gift indeed.
Meanwhile, while the Consecrators were drinking and chatting, Feng Baiyu had already returned to his cultivation.
"Crafted by Lou Gao?" Feng Baiyu toyed with the sharp sword, thinking of the "God of Craftsmen," Lou Gao.
Other things aside, his craftsmanship was truly excellent. It was a pity, however, that this fellow eventually ended up on the opposite side of Spirit Hall.
Feng Baiyu felt it was necessary to pull him to his side before he went astray. Even if he couldn't be recruited, he couldn't be allowed to become an enemy.
However, Feng Baiyu was in no rush; he could just make a trip to Gengxin City when he had the time.
The most urgent task was cultivation, and more cultivation.
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