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Li Luochen spent a considerable amount of time absorbing the Golden Dragon Torso Bone. This period of seclusion lasted nearly half a year.
During this time, Ning Rongrong had already broken through to level thirty. Her third soul ring came from a soul beast around two thousand years old—once again surpassing the limits. Since Ning Rongrong had been training at Shrek Academy under Li Luochen's guidance, she was now considered one of their own. There was no need to hold back. Du Gu Yan directly gave her two doses of fifty-thousand-year whale jelly.
The use of whale jelly had already become widespread within the Spirit Hall. It wouldn't be long before it transitioned from being a mere aphrodisiac to becoming a top-tier cultivation aid for spirit masters.
As for whether Ning Rongrong would share this method with her sect? Li Luochen wasn't worried. It would eventually become public knowledge anyway. His foundation was already solid—why should he care about these things?
Currently, Ning Rongrong's spirit power had reached the peak of level thirty-one. However, she still had the lowest cultivation among the group. Zhu Zhuqing had already reached level thirty-four, thanks to her spirit bones, two doses of premium whale jelly, over-limit absorption of soul rings, and the simulated cultivation environment—all contributing to her rapid progress.
Meanwhile, Oscar and Ma Hongjun had each steadily advanced by one-and-a-half levels. Ma Hongjun was now at level forty-six, while Oscar had reached level forty-three.
Dugu Yan hadn't made any breakthroughs. Having cultivated alone, she had accumulated eighty percent of the spirit power needed to reach level seventy-nine. She would likely break through in a few months.
As for the others, their progress was minimal. Tang San and Xiao Wu were still training in Suotuo City. In his quest for revenge, Yu Xiaogang had intensified their training regimen. He planned to use Suotuo City as a starting point to build Tang San's reputation before eventually heading to Shrek City.
He intended to help Tang San obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring when he broke through to level forty. Yu Xiaogang was extremely curious about how Shrek's students managed to absorb soul rings beyond their limits. He had several theories—it could be due to rare treasures or spirit bones. He suspected the latter was more likely.
But this was only a temporary lead. Yu Xiaogang believed that once Tang San advanced Blue Silver Grass to level fifty, he could begin cultivating the Hao Tian Hammer. With nine soul rings above ten thousand years, who could stand against him? They would then witness the might of the strongest weapon-type martial soul.
By then, Yu Xiaogang would achieve fame and glory. As for the people of Shrek Academy, they had long been etched into his grudge list. He vowed that one day, Tang San would help him seize control of Shrek Academy. Such a fine institution being wasted on Flender was unacceptable—he, Yu Xiaogang, was the true master who could nurture top-tier geniuses.
Regarding the upcoming Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament in over a year, Yu Xiaogang naturally wanted Tang San to participate. However, instead of joining Shrek Academy, he planned to enroll Tang San in the Tian Dou Imperial Academy. His nephew, Yu Tianheng, was there and could pull some strings.
Through his nephew's letters, Yu Xiaogang had learned about the strength of the Royal Battle Team. When the time came, Tang San would take the lead and guide the team to a high ranking.
This would prove that his theories were correct—his disciple would be living proof of his success!
As for why he and Tang San were still lingering at the old site of Shrek Academy? The reason was simple: there was nowhere else to stay in Suotuo City, and there was a Soul Sage level guardian here to ensure their safety. Truly shameless.
In reality, Zhao Wuji and the other teachers from the old Shrek Academy site had already left long ago. Under the cover of night, they relocated to Shrek City. Why? This master-disciple duo was simply too unbearable. They couldn't stand it anymore. But since Yu Xiaogang was the son of Lei Ting Douluo and Tang San was the son of Hao Tian Douluo, they didn't dare act rashly—not while Dugu Bo wasn't around. Out of sight, out of mind—they simply fled.
Zhao Wuji and the others went straight to Shrek City to enjoy their retirement. Li Luochen had spoken many times about the comfortable life there, and they had long been eager to join.
As for whether Tang San and Yu Xiaogang could enter Shrek City? The answer was no. The city's guard teams strictly screened everyone entering. As for attempting to force their way in? Hmph, the Blood Tigers served as a warning!
After reuniting in the Star Luo Empire, the brothers Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan moved to Tian Dou Empire to settle down. They no longer wished to return to that detestable place. Together with their mother, Dai Tianling, they took up residence in Shrek City.
Li Luochen assigned them a job: captains of Shrek City's guard team—in other words, head security officers. They were tasked with managing the guard team composed of members from the Breaking Clan, the Defense Clan, and Shrek Academy graduates.
Both brothers were Soul Ancestors. Dai Tianxing's cultivation speed had surged rapidly during Li Luochen's travels. He had obtained another spirit bone—a twenty-thousand-year Bloodthirsty Berserk Hurricane Right Leg Bone. With five spirit bones now in his possession, his cultivation had soared to level eighty-seven.
Dai Tianyuan, his elder brother, was slightly weaker at level eighty-five. However, he was also fortunate, possessing five spirit bones. While their years weren't particularly high—with one exceeding fifty thousand years, three ranging between twenty and thirty thousand years, and one being a thousand-year spirit bone—his luck was undeniable.
Aside from obtaining one spirit bone through sheer luck and inheriting another from his father, Dai Tianyuan claimed that after exacting revenge on the Star Luo Imperial Family and "conquering" Zhu Saihua, he had raided the Star Luo Treasury. He seized three spirit bones that perfectly suited him and fled.
Afterward, Dai Tianyuan led his mother into hiding. Dai Tianxing's discovery of his brother and mother was purely coincidental.
Upon acquiring these two fierce tigers, Li Luocheng couldn't help but applaud the Star Luo Imperial Family: "Thank you, dear friends, for delivering these two mighty tigers! To show my gratitude, I'll kill a few more of your Soul Sages."
Thus, Shrek City was not an easy place to infiltrate. Even if a Title Douluo were to arrive, they would be detained by the Dai brothers. By the time Dugu Bo became aware of the situation, the offending Title Douluo could already be eliminated.
Of course, this applied only to Super Douluos below level ninety-five. Any below that threshold would be held back by the Dai brothers. Such was the current strength of Shrek Academy!
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On the other hand, Li Luochen, who had been in seclusion, experienced a tremendous surge in strength. His cultivation had reached level seventy. His dragon-type spirit bones had all been elevated to the hundred-thousand-year tier, and the Golden Dragon Torso Bone granted him four powerful spirit bone skills:
1. Dragon Majesty: Exerts unparalleled suppression over all dragon-type soul beasts and martial souls below the Dragon King level.
2. Strength Amplification: Increases Li Luochen's physical strength by more than tenfold.
3. Golden Dragon Ban All Techniques: A domain-type skill that generates a golden barrier. Within the barrier, all energy attacks, mental attacks, and attribute-based attacks are nullified.
4. Golden Dragon Shockwave: Generates oscillations using blood energy to launch shockwaves at opponents. Requires an immense amount of spirit power and blood energy.
These four spirit bone skills from the Golden Dragon Torso Bone propelled Li Luochen to new heights. He believed that if he absorbed a soul ring now, he could directly ascend to level eighty—the Golden Dragon Torso Bone had bestowed him with an overwhelming amount of spirit power.
Plans often change, and Li Luochen decided to use the gold-red divine-bestowed soul ring given to him by the King of Slaughter.
He planned to make the Titan Giant Ape his eighth soul ring. Using this divine-bestowed soul ring now would grant him a hundred-thousand-year soul ring as his seventh soul ring, maximizing its combat enhancement.
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