A humanoid soul beast's external soul bone, Ning Fengzhi seeks a student

"The Dugu Family? After so many years, they finally produced a Titled Douluo. I wonder whether they ever resolved the problem with their family's martial soul."

Golden Crocodile Douluo paused briefly before a secluded residence, then walked on.

"The Ye Family of the Nine Heart Begonia. They were fortunate to survive this long."

As his gaze swept over the factions from his memories that still survived, Golden Crocodile Douluo looked forlorn. His old friends had all turned to dust, leaving him to walk this mortal world alone.

Who still remembered Xue Tunxing's bold ambition as he marshaled his forces and set his sights on the Star Luo Empire? Who still remembered the high spirits of Ye Haitang and Ning Fengyun as they competed for the title of the continent's greatest support soul master?

And who still remembered the ferocity of Dugu Bo's grandfather, who had driven back an entire army with a single breath of poisonous mist?

Time was the cruelest thing of all. Like a dull blade, it wore away the edge of countless heroes and submerged them in the torrent of history. Perhaps only those gods on high could transcend time and look down impassively upon the changes of this world.

Before he knew it, Golden Crocodile Douluo had stopped. He looked up at the vermilion gates before him—he had reached the First Prince's residence.

"I have no hope of becoming a god in this lifetime, but I can raise one and let her see those eternal vistas in my stead."

Depth returned to Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze as he looked at the guards flanking the gates. They had already noticed the old man before them, whose age was impossible to discern.

"Is the First Prince in? I am a soul master seeking to enter his service."

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