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On the night following the conclusion of the Soul Master Tournament, an intense battle against demons unfolded. The "Staff Demon" unleashed his primordial strength to subdue two formidable "enemies"—Azure Dragon and Angel!
The Angel was the first to fall, leaving the Azure Dragon to bear the pressure alone.
By noon the next day, the Angel awoke and rejoined the battle, giving the Azure Dragon time to rest. However, after only three hours, she was defeated once again.
This defeat caused the Angel to spew "water" three meters high, stunning both the Azure Dragon and the Staff Demon in the room.
With the Angel defeated, it was now the Azure Dragon's turn to take the battlefield. This time, the Azure Dragon went all out—its entire body covered in dragon scales, its horns and tail fully manifested.
It intended to fight the Staff Demon to the death. But the cunning Staff Demon found the Azure Dragon's weakness—the dragon horns! Grasping the horns, the Staff Demon valiantly subdued the beast.
By dawn on the third day, the Azure Dragon was thoroughly defeated, foaming at the mouth three times before collapsing unconscious.
At this moment, the Angel regained consciousness. Seeing her fallen comrade, the Azure Dragon, she thought of surrendering—but it was too late. By noon on the third day, the Angel also collapsed, foaming at the mouth and fainting.
Thus ended the tale of the Staff Demon's battle against the demons!
In the days that followed, Li Luochen headed directly to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well for seclusion. This place was where his destiny lay, and he believed it had excellent feng shui.
As for Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue, the two were nursing their sore bodies. Their bones felt as though they'd been shattered—they had truly come to understand what it meant to be treated like livestock.
They realized that perhaps bringing more sisters into the fold wasn't such a bad idea. With another sister to share the burden, they wouldn't collapse from exhaustion so easily. They didn't want to faint repeatedly—it was too taxing on both body and mind.
Whoever said there was no field that couldn't be tilled, only oxen that could be worked to death? Let them try enduring the claws of the Azure Dragon and the holy sword of the Angel.
Their fields were practically ruined. Dugu Yan, however, was no longer afraid of childbirth. She felt certain that giving birth would be easy for her—a natural delivery!
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Meanwhile, Bibi Dong had spent the past two days taking care of her grandson. That night, while sleeping her beauty sleep, Hu Liena suddenly entered her private chambers unimpeded.
Only Hu Liena could enter Bibi Dong's chambers without hindrance. When Bibi Dong saw Hu Liena holding Li Chengqian in her arms, she was momentarily stunned.
Then, realizing something, a "#" symbol appeared on her pristine forehead. With a cold huff, she took Li Chengqian into her arms.
Seeing Hu Liena's dejected expression, Bibi Dong remembered something she had forgotten and handed over the sixty-five-thousand-year Wisdom Charm Skull Bone dropped by the Three-Eyed Demon Fox.
Upon seeing the spirit bone, Hu Liena yearned for it but felt unworthy due to her recent defeat. She felt she had let down her teacher's teachings and didn't deserve such a treasure.
Noticing Hu Liena's low spirits, Bibi Dong recalled something.
"Nana, this spirit bone was compensation given to me by Li Luochen. Originally, the Wisdom Skull Bone from the tournament rewards was meant for you, but that brat Li Luochen snatched it away.
So, out of respect for your teacher, he offered this as compensation—a sixty-five-thousand-year head bone of immense value. He's clever, knowing how to make amends. Hey, Nana, are you even listening? Nana?"
At this point, Hu Liena's mood had shifted from gloomy to cheerful. All she heard was that this spirit bone came from Li Luochen. She immediately connected the dots—he knew she had lost her head bone and quickly replaced it with another.
Moreover, it was the most compatible head bone for her, dropped by a Three Eyed Demon Fox. As someone who specialized in charm and mental control, this Wisdom Charm Skull Bone suited her perfectly.
Her first thought was, 'He cares about me—he just can't express it openly.' Thinking this, Hu Liena began to giggle uncontrollably.
Seeing Hu Liena's lovesick expression, Bibi Dong decided not to say anything further and promptly kicked her out of the room. The thought of both her daughter and disciple being infatuated with that brat made her blood boil.
"Eeek eeek—"
But upon seeing her adorable grandson, Li Chengqian, Bibi Dong calmed down. Now, only her beloved grandson mattered—everyone else was heartless!
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Meanwhile
Li Luochen had left Wuhun City, bringing Ye Lingling along since Dugu Yan was incapacitated. Thus, he took Ye Lingling to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
Because Ye Lingling's speed was slow, Li Luochen carried her, flying to the Sunset Forest. In his arms, Ye Lingling was so shy she nearly fainted.
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Sunset Forest, Ice Fire Yin Yang Well
When the two arrived at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, Ye Lingling was overjoyed by the sight before her. She never imagined such a blessed land existed in the world.
Ye Lingling summoned her Nine Hearts Begonia, feeling the joy her spirit weapon brought her. She sensed that training here for a single day would be equivalent to half a month in Shrek Academy's simulated training environment.
She was confident that within three years, she could reach the Soul Sage level and possibly rank among the top members of her team!
On the surface, Ye Lingling appeared to be a delicate and quiet beauty, but in reality, she was just that—delicate and gentle. However, her inner strength was undeniable. Though she had always been protected by her teammates, she wanted to protect them in return.
Ye Lingling recalled the words Li Luochen had spoken when he taught her privately:
Li Luochen: "Lingling, the flaws of your Nine Hearts Begonia have been addressed, but you're still a fragile auxiliary-type soul master. If you wish to stop relying on others for protection, there are several paths you can take. Let me explain them one by one.
First, reach Level 99 and become a Limit Douluo. At that level, unless you encounter another Limit Douluo, your overwhelming soul power will allow you to crush any opponent below Level 98.
Whether it's a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Title Douluo or a Hao Tian Hammer Title Douluo, in the face of absolute soul power, everything else is meaningless. Your spirit weapon's flaws are now resolved, and though the path to the limit is difficult, I'll help you overcome it.
Second, obtain an offensive external spirit bone like Oscar did. This is extremely difficult—Oscar trained with a sword from a young age, building a solid foundation.
Third, acquire a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. I refuse to believe an auxiliary-type hundred-thousand-year soul ring lacks offensive capabilities. Even if the soul ring doesn't provide it, the spirit bone surely will.
Based on the path I've designed for you, you'll obtain at least one hundred-thousand-year soul ring, possibly two. It depends on your luck."
Recalling Li Luochen's words, Ye Lingling resolved to undergo a tremendous transformation at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well. Only then could she catch up to Li Luochen's pace—she didn't want to be just a decorative flower.
Li Luochen: No! You're not a decoration—you're a tender blossom.
Li Luochen gave Ye Lingling an Ice-Fire Yin Yang Pill, a medicine refined using his own blood, allowing her to survive in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
Afterward, Li Luochen found his secluded cultivation spot and prepared to begin his seclusion. Along the way, he encountered the Blue Silver Emperor—it was growing well, nearing ten thousand years.
What does the Blue Silver Emperor taste like? Li Luochen wanted to find out. Was it truly as fragrant as rumored?
Tang Hao, your wife is mine to nurture. Mwahaha!
Seclusion begins!
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