Absorbing the Eight Spider Lances, Golden Dragon Spear

Three days later, in a small town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

At first light, a large carriage covered with blue canvas rolled over the flagstone road, leaving the town and racing toward Balak City.

Inside the carriage, Zhang Fei sat cross-legged on a cushioned seat, his eyes slightly closed and his breathing long and steady.

Meng Yiran sat quietly beside him, occasionally sneaking a glance at him before quickly lowering her eyes.

Across from them, Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Serpent Granny Chao Tianxiang sat side by side. The elderly couple spoke in low voices, their gazes occasionally falling on Zhang Fei, filled with undisguised amazement and satisfaction.

This trip to the Star Dou Great Forest had yielded an exceedingly rich harvest, far beyond their expectations.

Meng Yiran had successfully broken through her bottleneck, advanced to the Soul Elder realm, and obtained a 1,600-year Scarlet Chain Golden-Ring Snake Soul Ring.

Zhang Fei's gains were even more astonishing. He had successfully acquired a 23,000-year Golden-Horned Dragon Rhino Soul Ring and advanced to the Soul Ancestor realm.

However, what truly set Zhang Fei's heart ablaze were the two treasures lying quietly in the corner of his storage ring:

The 100,000-Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and the Eight Spider Lances, the External Soul Bone dug out of the Man Faced Demon Spider's body.

Even while resting with his eyes closed, Zhang Fei could not help but curl his lips into a faint smile.

The carriage traveled day and night, finally entering Balak City at dusk the following day.

Beast Academy, within that secluded little courtyard.

Zhang Fei pushed open the door, hung up a wooden sign reading "Cultivating, Do Not Disturb," and headed straight into the quiet room.

The quiet room was dimly lit. Zhang Fei