At that critical moment, they discovered something.
Tang Hao had actually broken free of the Two Forms Stillness Domain, dodged Lin Hao's killing slash, and turned to flee.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo hurriedly dispelled the Two Forms Stillness Domain and prepared to give chase, only to discover that Tang Hao had already vanished into the dense forest.
Only a trail of blood remained on the ground, winding deeper into the woods.
But it soon disappeared into the thick undergrowth.
"Damn it! That bastard got away!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo stamped his foot in fury, his delicately handsome face seething with anger.
To think that Tang Hao had actually dared to try to kill his beloved disciple just now.
Chrysanthemum Douluo felt a fire burning in his chest. He wanted nothing more than to tear Tang Hao into ten thousand pieces.
Lin Hao also sighed with some regret.
He had intended to seize the opportunity to kill Tang Hao, eliminating a tremendous threat to Spirit Hall and clearing a major obstacle from his own future path.
He had not expected Tang Hao's strength to exceed his expectations.
Even in such a desperate situation, Tang Hao had managed to use Divine Slaughter's Domain to forcibly break free of the Two Forms Stillness Domain.
In the end, Lin Hao had only severed his right arm and failed to stop him from escaping.
But when Lin Hao's gaze fell on the severed arm on the ground, his eyes brightened.
Beside the severed arm lay a dark blue-green right arm bone.
And around the severed arm's wrist was a dull gray bracelet that looked utterly unremarkable.
Yet Lin Hao recognized at a glance that it was no ordinary object!
He strode over, bent down, and removed the bracelet from the severed arm.
Lin Hao held it in his hand and examined it carefully.
The bracelet was grayish-black throughout, made from a material that resembled both metal and jade yet was neither. Fine, intricate patterns covered its surface, and it felt warm and smooth in his hand. He could faintly sense a trace of soul power emanating from it.
With a thought, Lin Hao slowly infused his soul power into it.
Hum!
The bracelet trembled slightly, and a space measuring over a hundred cubic meters appeared in Lin Hao's perception.
All manner of objects were piled inside.
It really was Tang Hao's Storage Soul Tool!
Delighted, Lin Hao hurriedly extended his mental power into it and began inspecting the contents.
On one side of the storage space, assorted iron ingots and special metals were piled like a small mountain, including heavy silver, cold iron, refined gold, and more.
On the other side, bags of Gold Soul Coins were stacked neatly. A rough estimate put their number at no fewer than several tens of thousands.
There were also changes of clothing and everyday necessities.
But Lin Hao's gaze did not linger on those things. Instead, he noticed several boxes of varying sizes sitting in a corner.
After taking out the boxes, Lin Hao opened them one by one, his heart filled with anticipation.
The first box contained several medicinal herbs of considerable age. Although they fell far short of immortal grade,
they could still be considered rare treasures.
When he opened the second box, he found several exquisite pieces of women's jewelry inside.
A sapphire necklace, a pair of white jade earrings, and a ring set with a teardrop-shaped emerald. Their craftsmanship was exquisite, and one glance told him they were no ordinary pieces.
These were probably keepsakes left behind by Ah Yin.
When he opened the third box, a token lay inside.
The token was jet-black, forged from some unknown material, and felt cold and heavy in his hand.
A lifelike chrysanthemum and a ghostly figure were carved across the top, while the emblems of a Clear Sky Hammer, a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and a sword were engraved below.
Lin Hao recognized it at once.
This should have been the Elder Token the Clear Sky Sect had received from Spirit Hall after joining the Upper Three Sects!
In the original story, Tang Hao had given it to Yu Xiaogang.
But now, he most likely had not given it away yet!
Then Lin Hao took out the final box, a black one.
It was a thick, heavy lead box.
A black lead box?
Something seemed to occur to Lin Hao, and excitement surged in his heart.
He then slowly opened the lead box.
In an instant, a soft blue radiance blossomed from within, bathing everything around it in a dreamlike blue glow.
A right leg bone lay quietly inside.
The soul bone was as clear and translucent as the purest blue crystal. Countless tiny specks of starlight seemed to drift and flicker within it, and it radiated a vast, pure aura of life.
"This is... a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone?!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo leaned over for a look and immediately drew in a sharp breath. Then wild delight spread across his face.
"Little Hao, this is the right leg bone of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor!"
"Hurry and fuse with it!"
"With this soul bone's help, your physical strength will surely rise to another level, and your cultivation will improve again too. You might even reach level forty and become a Quasi-Soul Ancestor straight away!"
Hearing this, Lin Hao froze for a moment, deeply moved.
He had been wondering how to tell his teacher that he wanted this soul bone to aid his Thunderclap Body Refinement.
He had never expected his teacher to tell him to fuse with it without a moment's hesitation.
"Teacher..."
Lin Hao parted his lips, wanting to say something.
But Chrysanthemum Douluo waved a hand, cutting him off, and a gentle smile appeared on his delicately handsome face.
"Little Hao, this hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone is indeed precious."
"But your teacher and your Uncle Ghost are getting old. Our potential is nowhere near yours."
"Even if we fused with this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, we might gain only one more level of soul power at most."
"But back in that old poison master's Medicine Garden, you already gave Old Ghost and me an immortal herb each, improving our aptitude."
"As long as we cultivate steadily, Old Ghost and I can still reach level 98, or even level ninety-nine."
"So this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone isn't quite so important to us."
"But you're different. You're still young, and you have so much room to grow."
"With this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone's help, you'll surely break through to Titled Douluo sooner."
"Your teacher still hopes you'll break another record when you become a Titled Douluo!"
"And there's no need to try to persuade us. You already gave your teacher a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone before. Now, you've helped sever Tang Hao's arm and made him drop another Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone."
"This Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone will go to your Uncle Ghost."
"One soul bone for each of us. That works out perfectly!"
"Exactly!"
Beside them, Ghost Douluo voiced his agreement, his gloomy, stern face filled with approval.
"Little Hao, you're the best person to fuse with this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
"There's no need to refuse!"
"Teacher! Uncle Ghost!"
Hearing their words, Lin Hao felt his nose sting, his heart overflowing with gratitude, and he silently swore an oath.
I'll definitely repay Teacher and Uncle Ghost's kindness in the future!
Once I become a god, I'll help Teacher and Uncle Ghost become gods too!
With that, Lin Hao stopped standing on ceremony.
Since this place was unsafe and unsuitable for fusing with a soul bone,
Lin Hao first put the lead box containing the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone into his own Storage Soul Tool.
He then slipped Tang Hao's storage bracelet onto his other wrist.
Then he crushed Tang Hao's severed arm beneath his foot.
Once all of that was done,
at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's suggestion, the three decided not to continue to Golden Chrysanthemum Village.
Instead, they would immediately return to Spirit City and report the news about Tang Hao to Pope Bibi Dong.
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