Heaven-Defying Effects of a Soul Bone! The Mysterious Skyfall Peak!

Xu Tianchen truly wanted to know what kind of soul beast had produced this soul bone.

The fortune it had bestowed upon Xu Tianchen was simply too immense!

First and foremost, it had greatly enhanced Xu Tianchen's physical constitution. That was standard for a soul bone, but the improvement brought by this one seemed a little excessive, so he put that aside for now.

Then, it had raised Xu Tianchen to level 20. He did not yet know exactly how far past level 20 he had gone; he would only find out after obtaining a soul ring. That was standard as well, so he set it aside too.

Then came the most incredible part. This soul bone had elevated the quasi-Ultimate Light attribute of Xu Tianchen's Sun Martial Soul into true Ultimate Light. However, most of the soul bone's energy had been used to enhance that attribute, so even Xu Tianchen himself could not say how many levels he had ultimately gained.

This soul bone seemed custom-made for Xu Tianchen. Not only had it come from a dragon, but it also possessed the three attributes of destruction, light, and fire. The original dragon's bloodline status within the Dragon Clan definitely could not have been low.

This soul bone had even resonated faintly with the claw bone of the Radiant Dragon King. Xu Tianchen had reason to suspect that its former owner had been a descendant of the Radiant Dragon King, or perhaps a remnant of his bloodline, which had later bred with dragons of light and fire attributes, creating a three-way hybrid.

As for why neither Ye Xishui nor Long Xiaoyao, both Ultimate Douluo, had noticed that this soul bone contained light and fire attributes, Xu Tianchen guessed that this dragon had gathered all its power into its right arm before death, intending to unleash some destruction-attributed skill. Yet before it could release it, it had fallen.

As a result, the surface of this right arm bone was covered in destruction energy, completely concealing its light and fire attributes.

As for this dragon, Xu Tianchen decided to call it—the Grand Sun Annihilation Tribulation Dragon!

Destruction, light, fire, and dragon—it had everything. Was this the benefit brought by extraordinary fortune? Even such an outrageous, heaven-defying soul bone could appear?

To be honest, Xu Tianchen would have preferred it to be a torso bone. There was no other reason than its compatibility with him being far too high. Unless Xu Tianchen's future torso bone came from the Radiant Dragon King, no other soul bone could possibly suit him better than this one.

"Finished absorbing it? How does it feel? How effective was it?"

Seeing that Xu Tianchen had finished absorbing the soul bone, Long Xiaoyao set down his cup, closed his book, and placed it aside.

"I've finished. It feels great, and the soul skills are powerful. They suit me very well. My soul power has also broken through to level 20."

As Xu Tianchen spoke, he walked toward where Long Xiaoyao was sitting. Then, he caught sight of the book Long Xiaoyao had been reading.

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Long Xiaoyao also noticed the change in Xu Tianchen's expression. Following his gaze, he finally realized it was the book he had casually set on the table. His old face immediately flushed red, and with a wave of his hand, he stored the book in his storage ring.

Then he said to Xu Tianchen, "Since you've safely absorbed it, study it on your own. I'll be leaving first. Get a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, I'll take you to hunt for a soul ring."

With that, Long Xiaoyao left without looking back. To get away faster, he even used soul power.

Xu Tianchen shook his head as he watched Long Xiaoyao's retreating back. It was as though some monstrous beast was chasing him from behind.

"I haven't even shared the soul skills with you yet," Xu Tianchen muttered where he stood.

This soul bone had also granted Xu Tianchen two powerful soul skills.

One was Radiant Sun Golden Armor. Starting from his right arm, it could cover his entire body in a layer of golden armor, increasing all aspects of his physical abilities by 100%. At the same time, every movement and attack he made while covered in the golden armor would carry a burning effect.

The other was Grand Void Annihilating Dragon Calamity. It condensed the Destruction Power within his body and delivered a fatal blow to the enemy. This move not only injured the enemy's body, but also inflicted spiritual damage.

Xu Tianchen strongly suspected that the skill the dragon had intended to unleash upon its enemy after gathering all its destruction attribute power before death had been this Grand Void Annihilating Dragon Calamity. However, it had been killed just after completing the concentration of its destruction power.

Xu Tianchen thought of telling Xu Chengjing that he had broken through to level 20. He left his room and headed toward Xu Chengjing's study.

Before long, Xu Tianchen arrived outside the study.

By coincidence, Xu Chengjing was discussing something with Kong Deming. Xu Tianchen vaguely heard words like "rebellion" and "border troops," but just as he wanted to move closer, a voice suddenly came from within.

"What are you sneaking around outside for? Come in." It was Xu Chengjing's voice.

Xu Tianchen pushed open the door and walked in, saying, "Hehe, you found me. Father, your senses are so sharp. Ah, Grandfather is here too."

Xu Chengjing chuckled. "Your father is at least a Soul Douluo. Besides, Kong Lao noticed you long ago. He simply didn't expose you."

Xu Chengjing looked at the smiling Kong Deming beside him. Xu Tianchen walked between the two men, spread his arms, and spun around before them.

"Look, I've already broken through to level 20."

Kong Deming was not surprised at all. From the looks of it, Xu Chengjing had already told him what had happened.

"Enough showing off. Sit down. Since you've reached level 20, have Kong Lao take you to hunt for a soul ring tomorrow," Xu Chengjing said from the side.

"No need. Master said he'll take me to hunt for a soul ring tomorrow," Xu Tianchen said.

"That works too. Take this." As he spoke, Xu Chengjing took out a map from his Soul Guidance Device and handed it to Xu Tianchen.

"With your current physical strength, absorbing one over five thousand years old should not be a problem, right? This records the general habitat range of a destruction-attributed soul beast documented by our family."

"What soul beast is it?" Xu Tianchen asked.

"The Void-Devouring Hou, a powerful soul beast with both destruction and spatial attributes. It mainly lives at Skyfall Peak west of our Sun Moon Empire. Hundred-year ones dwell at the foot of the peak, while thousand-year ones live midway up the mountain. But for some reason, none have ever reached ten thousand years. The moment they do, they die mysteriously," Xu Chengjing said.

"Something like that exists? Has no one investigated it?" Xu Tianchen put away the map and asked Xu Chengjing.

"They have. The most recent investigation was led by my grandmaster. They intended to explore the summit of Skyfall Peak and uncover the reason the Void-Devouring Hou never reached ten thousand years. My grandmaster was already a Rank-9 Soul Engineer at the time, and he had three Rank-8 Soul Engineers with him. Yet even with such a team, after they ventured to explore the summit, they never returned."

Xu Chengjing did not speak, but Kong Deming, who was sitting beside him, set down his cup and answered.

"No one was sent to search for them afterward?" Xu Tianchen asked.

"No. As you know, the empire has been unstable internally these past years, while the Three Douluo Kingdoms have also constantly clashed with us externally. On top of that, the current emperor... sigh, he is too focused on preserving what he has, unwilling to forge ahead, and far too weak."

"Furthermore, Skyfall Peak has existed for so many years without ever posing any active threat to the empire. The benefits did not justify the risks, so no one proposed exploring the summit again. At most, those with Purple Radiance Annihilating Heaven Dragons, or other Spirit Masters, went to the foot or middle of the mountain to hunt for soul rings."

This time, Xu Chengjing spoke, his tone filled with helplessness and dissatisfaction toward the current emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.

"Alright, you know everything you wanted to know. Since your master is taking you hunting for a soul ring tomorrow, go back and rest early. Kong Lao and I still have matters to discuss."

Hearing Xu Chengjing say this, Xu Tianchen nodded and turned to leave the study. But just as half of his foot crossed the doorway, Kong Deming suddenly called out to him.

"Wait, Tianchen. When you go to Skyfall Peak tomorrow, don't rely on your master being an Ultimate Douluo and ask him to take you to explore the summit. I'm afraid it could be dangerous, and he might not have the focus to protect you. If I truly were not unable to get away, I would have wanted to go with Long Xiaoyao myself. As for Skyfall Peak's secrets, you can investigate them once you become strong enough."

Kong Deming understood his great-grandson all too well. He knew that Xu Tianchen might rely on Long Xiaoyao's strength, combined with his own curiosity, and ask Long Xiaoyao to take him exploring.

Better safe than sorry. Kong Deming had lived for so many years and knew just how deep the waters of the Douluo Continent ran. Even an Ultimate Douluo could not act without restraint everywhere.

"I know. I value my life very much." Xu Tianchen turned back and smiled at them before leaving to return to his room and rest some more.

He had not expected that only a few days after obtaining his first soul ring, he would already be going to acquire his second.

Back on his bed, Xu Tianchen continued thinking about Skyfall Peak. He felt that place was definitely not simple. A team led by a Rank-9 Soul Engineer had vanished without a sound. Perhaps the secrets atop that mountain involved Divine Level power.

As he thought, Xu Tianchen gradually fell asleep.