Absorbing a 100,000-Year Soul Bone, Breaking Through to Rank 60 Soul Power

Spirit City!

When Qianjun Douluo and Demon-Subduing Douluo escorted Tang Hao—his bones and tendons shattered, his body limp as mud—into the city through the Arc de Triomphe, they paraded him through the streets all the way to Spirit Hall.

The residents of Spirit City were thrown into an uproar!

"Is that Tang Hao? One of the Clear Sky Twins, the Clear Sky Douluo? The murderer of the former Pope? Why does he look like a beggar?"

"For Qianjun Douluo and Demon-Subduing Douluo to escort him personally, he must be the real Tang Hao. The Clear Sky Sect has sealed off its mountain, and Tang Hao has been wanted for twelve years. After hiding everywhere for so long, of course he looks like a beggar."

"That bastard consorted with a soul beast and murdered the former Pope. He was Spirit Hall's most wanted criminal, and he has finally been caught today! The Consecration Hall's consecrates truly are Spirit Hall's pillars of strength!"

"Ah! I heard earlier that it was Spirit Hall's genius, Qiangu Aoshi, who brought back clues about Tang Hao. Sure enough, they caught him in one go."

"Exactly. He has exceptional talent, great strength, and has earned merits for Spirit Hall. If they choose a Holy Son, he gets my vote."

"..."

Before long, every resident of Spirit City knew.

That Tang Hao had been captured so smoothly was all thanks to the clues Qiangu Aoshi had brought back.

Papal Hall!

Bibi Dong nearly crushed her silver teeth. Outwardly, she remained as calm as still water, her expression unchanged even if Mount Tai collapsed before her.

Yet in her heart, her hatred for Qiangu Aoshi and the Consecration Hall deepened by another measure.

Tang Hao, whom she had hunted for twelve years, had been caught just like that.

Those residents did not know the true cause of Qian Xunji's death. They only knew that Tang Hao had severely wounded Qian Xunji, causing him to die of his injuries.

Qiangu Aoshi had brought back the clues that led to Tang Hao's capture, making him a great contributor to Spirit Hall.

As the former Pope's direct disciple and Spirit Hall's current Pope, Bibi Dong had to make a gesture.

She ordered Qiangu Aoshi rewarded, but never mentioned appointing him as the Holy Son, still wanting to make one final struggle.

She also demanded Tang Hao from the Consecration Hall, claiming that she wished to personally judge him and avenge her teacher with her own hands.

Consecration Hall!

Qian Daoliu looked at Tang Hao, who had been thrown to the floor and could not even crawl, his expression somewhat complicated.

This was the most beloved grandson of that old rival who had been both friend and foe to him, now reduced to such a state.

He could not help but feel deeply moved.

"Tang Hao, do you know your crime?"

Pain wracked every part of Tang Hao's body, cold sweat streaming down his face. His complexion was sallow, and he looked utterly dejected and despairing as he pleaded hoarsely.

"I admit my guilt. Every mistake was mine. I was the one who killed Qian Xunji. As long as Angel Douluo agrees not to harm Ah Yin, you can kill me or carve me up as you please. I accept it all."

Qian Daoliu sneered, feeling that his old rival was not worth it. The grandson he had raised possessed not the slightest bit of heroic spirit. For the sake of a soul beast, he dared agree to anything.

"Even now, all you can think about is that soul beast. I truly do not know whether to call you foolish or devoted. It is nothing more than a soul beast."

Qian Daoliu then suppressed Tang Hao in Douluo Hall, making him atone before Qian Xunji's memorial tablet.

After all, Tang Hao's severe injuries to Qian Xunji were what gave Bibi Dong the chance to devour him.

Meanwhile!

Inside Qiangu Aoshi's courtyard!

Qiangu Aoshi had already begun absorbing that 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone.

Streams of blue energy wrapped around his body, piercing through his flesh and merging into his bones and tendons.

Qiangu Aoshi felt as though he were soaking in a hot spring. That warm, gentle energy not only strengthened his body, but also drove his soul power steadily upward.

The absorption lasted a full seven days.

The energy contained within a 100,000-year soul bone was immensely vast. Even Qiangu Aoshi needed no short amount of time to absorb it.

When he awoke, a delighted smile curled across his lips.

He had broken through to rank 60 soul power. As long as he absorbed a sixth soul ring, he would become a Soul Emperor.

Moreover, he could sense an enormous amount of soul power accumulated within his body. It simply had not manifested because he lacked a soul ring.

Once he absorbed a soul ring, his soul power would rise dramatically again.

He rose and stretched, his bones crackling as endless strength surged forth from his tendons and bones.

Hearing the movement, Zhu Zhuqing, who had been waiting outside the door, entered the room as well.

"Congratulations, Master, on successfully absorbing the 100,000-year soul bone!"

Zhu Zhuqing was sincerely happy now. Her interests were tightly bound to Qiangu Aoshi's.

The stronger Qiangu Aoshi became, the brighter her future would be.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing, Qiangu Aoshi used Crane Control, Dragon Capture to pull her into his arms.

He began petting his cat.

Qiangu Aoshi said with a smile:

"Zhuqing, come over and let me inspect your body. Let's see whether your strength has improved."

As Qiangu Aoshi stroked her, Zhu Zhuqing narrowed her eyes as though she enjoyed it greatly. At the same time, she spoke in an excited, grateful tone:

"During this time, I have been absorbing the soul power that burst out from Dai Mubai. I have now officially broken through to rank 30."

"As long as I absorb my third soul ring, I will become a Soul Elder."

Qiangu Aoshi raised an eyebrow and stopped his hand.

"Good. I need to absorb my sixth soul ring, while you need to absorb your third. We can head to the Star Dou Great Forest together."

"Oh, and stay right here. I'll go prepare some whale gelatin for you."

Qiangu Aoshi released Zhu Zhuqing and quickly left his courtyard.

Zhu Zhuqing watched Qiangu Aoshi's back recede farther and farther until he disappeared, a strange expression appearing on her small face.

She had once been a young lady of the Zhu Clan, so having been exposed to such things from childhood, she naturally knew what whale gelatin was used for.

But did they need whale gelatin between them?

Forget it, forget it.

She would just treat it as satisfying one of his strange fetishes.

An hour later!

Qiangu Aoshi returned to his room carrying a food box.

He opened the food box and took out the porcelain bowl inside. Resting quietly in the bowl was a jelly-like piece of whale gelatin, wisps of heat still rising from it.

"Quick, eat it while it's hot. This is a piece of whale gelatin that is over five thousand years old. I asked Lingyuan Douluo of the Elder Hall to personally roast and soften it."

Upon hearing that it was whale gelatin over five thousand years old, Zhu Zhuqing's legs went weak. But when she saw the anticipation in Qiangu Aoshi's eyes—

Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and stomped her foot, thinking, I'm going all out today.

She picked up the whale gelatin and stuffed it into her mouth. It melted upon entering, sliding down her throat and into her stomach.

Within only a few breaths, waves of heat spread through Zhu Zhuqing's internal organs and limbs.

A flush appeared on her small face, and even her delicate, crystalline, rounded earlobes turned red as though they would drip blood.

Qiangu Aoshi's figure was reflected in Zhu Zhuqing's moist eyes. Her red lips parted slightly, releasing breath as fragrant as orchids and musk.

Qiangu Aoshi said solemnly:

"Hold on. Whale gelatin can strengthen your body and broaden your meridians. It will benefit your absorption of the third soul ring."

The effects of whale gelatin over five thousand years old were truly rather tyrannical. Zhu Zhuqing let out a muffled cry and pounced onto Qiangu Aoshi.