Niu Zhen chuckled, "I absorbed that Defense-Type Left Leg Bone, and my Soul Power increased by one level, from level 48 to level 49. The Soul Bone Skill is called ' Firm Wall Heavy Armor.' After activation, my legs become rooted, increasing my defense by 100%. It can also absorb the power of the surrounding earth and rocks into my legs, forming a layer of armor on my body."
Bai Chenxiang also said softly, "After absorbing the Wind-Chasing Left Leg Bone, my Soul Power broke through the bottleneck of level 40 directly from level 39. The Soul Bone Skill is called Soaring Sky-Breaking Slash. When activated, the speed doubles, and at the same time, the Soul Power is concentrated in the left leg to unleash multiple consecutive slashes. The faster the speed, the more layers of slashes there are."
Dai Lingling was the last to speak, "I absorbed both the Strength-Type Left Arm Bone and the Wolf Bandits Left Leg Bone, Soul Power jumped from level 46 to level 48. The Left Arm Soul Bone is an amplification skill, increasing strength threefold. The left leg bone skill is called Bloodthirsty Berserk, which instantly doubles all attributes after activation, but during this time, other Soul Skill cannot be used, and one cannot maintain complete rationality; it's a desperate measure."
After listening, Dai Mubai glanced at everyone and began to ponder.
Currently, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar have broken through level 50, Shui Yue'er and Bai Chenxiang have broken through level 40.
Of the ten people, five are hunting for Soul Ring.
In addition, Shui Bing'er is at the peak of level 49, and Ma Hongjun, Yang Pojun, and Niu Zhen are all at level 49. Including myself, who is at level 59, we are all close to the bottleneck period and not far from breaking through.
"Alright, in that case," Dai Mubai clapped his hands and stood up. "We'll rest for half a month. Those who have already broken through should focus on mastering and consolidating their realms, while those about to break through should seize the opportunity. Those who need to consume Whale Rubber Whale Rubber should do so. After half a month, we'll set off together to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for Soul Ring."
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
After breakfast, Dai Mubai went to the Imperial Study first. As the newly appointed Crown Prince, he had to assist in handling state affairs.
In the Imperial Study, Dai Tianxing bent over his desk reviewing memorials.
The stack of folded paper on the table was so thick it almost covered half of his face.
Seeing Dai Mubai enter, Dai Tianxing put down his vermilion brush, leaned back in his chair, and rubbed his temples. "You've arrived? Sit down."
Dai Mubai sat down opposite the imperial desk, looking at the thick stack of folded documents piled on it, and immediately felt a headache coming on.
Dai Tianxing spends three or four hours a day handling these government affairs, plus important meetings and meetings with dignitaries, so his time for cultivation is definitely limited.
No wonder the emperors of the Star Luo Empire seem eager to pass on the throne as soon as possible; there are so many things to handle, it must be exhausting just looking at them.
The princes of the Star Luo Empire vie for the position of Crown Prince prince not because everyone necessarily wants to be emperor, but because it is mostly due to the cruel rules of succession.
If you don't fight, you'll be crippled, or even killed.
However, after fighting tooth and nail to win the throne, he was tormented by countless accusations every day, and even his cultivation had to be squeezed into his time.
In the Douluo Continent, Soul Master are the rulers of this world, and personal strength is the foundation of all power. The emperor's status is not as supreme as it was in ancient China.
Dai Mubai thought to himself, "Now that I've secured the position of Crown Prince, my priority should be improving my strength. I can think about the throne later."
On a sudden inspiration, he spoke directly, "Father, I would like to discuss something with you."
Dai Tianxing raised an eyebrow slightly. "You say."
"Your Majesty, I do not wish to take on political affairs for the time being," Dai Mubai said frankly. "Your Majesty is only seventeen years old this year, which is the golden age for cultivation. If I were to devote my attention to political affairs now, how much cultivation time would I waste?"
After listening, Dai Tianxing did not immediately express his opinion.
He picked up the tea beside him, took a sip, and his gaze fell on the pile of folded documents on the imperial desk. After a moment of thought, he slowly said, "I don't object to your desire to focus on cultivation. But you must give me a deadline."
Dai Mubai thought for a moment and said, "Your subject wishes to follow in Father's footsteps, devoting himself entirely to cultivation until the age of twenty-five, and then beginning to take over state affairs after that. What does Father think?"
Dai Tianxing nodded. "Alright. I won't bother you before you turn twenty-five. But after you turn twenty-five, you must start taking over; you can't delay any longer."
"Thank you, Father Emperor." Dai Mubai bowed respectfully.
He then took out a jade box from his Storage Ring and placed it on the imperial desk. "Father, this is a Soul Bone, the Left Arm Bone, that Sect Master Ning gave me. It is 80,000 years old and contains both light and strength attributes. I think this Soul Bone is quite compatible with you and should be able to help you break through the bottleneck of level 95."
Dai Tianxing was slightly taken aback, then reached out and opened the jade box.
Inside the box lay a piece of pure white bone, emanating a domineering and powerful energy attribute.
He looked up and asked, "You little rascal, aren't you going to keep any for yourself?"
Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Your subject's White Tiger Martial Soul no longer possesses the Light attribute. This Soul Bone is the most suitable for you. If Father Emperor breaks through level ninety-five, the power of the Hell White Tiger combined with Mother Emperor's will reach another level."
Dai Tianxing closed the jade box and stored it in his Storage Soul Tool, then laughed and said, "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. Consider it compensation for helping you manage the court for eight more years."
He paused, then continued, "Well then, there are some Soul Bone in the national treasury, a few of which are of decent quality. However, these Soul Bone are not compatible with our White Tiger Martial Soul and Nether Civet Martial Soul. See if there are any you need."
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai revealed a hint of joy. "Alright, I'll go take a look later."
Immediately, Dai Mubai's tone became more serious as he said, "Father, there is one more thing. After I break through to level sixty, I wish to go to the Slaughter City for training."
Dai Tianxing's smile vanished instantly upon receiving a top-grade Soul Bone, his brows furrowing deeply. "No. Those who go into the Slaughter City almost never come out. Do you know what kind of place that is? It's where Fallen Soul Master are imprisoned on the Douluo Continent, filled with vicious and desperate criminals. Whether you go in alive is another matter entirely."
Dai Mubai did not back down, his tone firm. "Father, I know that place is dangerous. But it is precisely because of its danger that true potential can be brought out. My cultivation speed has slowed down now. Working in isolation will never lead to great achievements. Only by experiencing real life-and-death battles can I grow faster."
He paused, then continued, " Tang Hao was able to escape the Slaughter City back then, and I can do the same. Moreover, the killing intent of my Gengjin White Tiger is perfectly suited to the trials of the Slaughter City. I am confident that I can make it out."
Dai Tianxing stared at Dai Mubai, his eyes swirling with complex emotions.
He seemed to want to persuade him further, but seeing the unwavering determination in Dai Mubai's eyes, he ultimately swallowed his words.
"Alright." Dai Tianxing knew his persuasion was useless, his tone full of helplessness. "I promise you. If you are trapped there for more than three years, I will mobilize the entire nation's army and, at all costs, Slaughter City the ground."
"However, most of the supplies for the Slaughter City are provided by the two great empires and the Spirit Hall. I will have the people delivering the supplies warn them not to try any underhanded tricks. But whether you can pass the test of the Slaughter City depends on yourself."
Dai Mubai stood up, his tone solemn. "Thank you, Father. Your son will certainly not let you down."
Dai Tianxing waved his hand and resumed reviewing the memorials, no longer looking at him.