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Dai Tianxing couldn't help but speak up with a suggestion. Beside him, Zhu Lingyun also nodded gently in agreement and tried to persuade him, "That's right, Dai Weisi. Your grandfather is not wrong.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, their strength among the Titled Douluos of Spirit Hall, is only average. Above them, there are still many far more powerful Titled Douluos.
Pope Bibi Dong is the second dual-spirit master in a century—and the only one who has completely resolved the drawbacks of dual spirits. Her strength is unfathomable! She might even be stronger than the Nether White Tiger formed by your grandfather and me when we combine forces.
Going to Spirit City now is simply too dangerous. I also suggest we return for now. If we end up trapped in Spirit City, it could be disastrous!"
"..."
Dai Weisi lowered his head in thought. In truth, participating in the finals in Spirit City wasn't his top priority. What he truly cared about was the prize for the championship.
According to the intelligence he had gathered, the reward for this year's Soul Master Tournament champion was still three soul bones—and not just any soul bones, but three ten-thousand-year soul bones!
Among them was the one Dai Weisi had yearned for: the Wisdom Skull Bone of Spiritual Condensation—a head bone over fifty thousand years old that he could not afford to miss.
Moreover, he still needed to go to the City of Slaughter to obtain the Killing God Domain. Without that soul bone, he might not even be able to come out alive.
In the City of Slaughter, the air is saturated with malevolent intent and evil energy. Prolonged exposure would corrode one's mental state, leaving them numb and eventually turning them into mindless killing machines.
Especially in the Road of Hell, the malice is a hundred times stronger than in the inner city of the City of Slaughter! If one doesn't possess a strong enough spirit to resist it, they may never make it out—becoming nothing more than food for the Ten-Headed Fiery Yang Serpent or the Dark-Gold Three-Headed Bat King.
Didn't you see what happened to Hu Liena? Even she fell victim to the Road of Hell's evil aura. If it hadn't been for that scoundrel saving her, she would've died in there.
Even Hu Liena had a top-quality soul bone just slightly inferior to the Wisdom Skull Bone, and she almost didn't make it out. Naturally, Dai Weisi wouldn't dare enter the City of Slaughter without the proper preparation.
As for Tang San, who possessed the Wisdom Skull Bone of Spiritual Condensation, he was able to pass through the Road of Hell unscathed—proving just how vital this soul bone truly was.
After a moment of contemplation, Dai Weisi made up his mind. He would go to Spirit City and participate in the Soul Master Tournament to win that head bone.
With a slight frown and a solemn expression, Dai Weisi said, "Grandfather, I know how dangerous Spirit City is. But the three soul bones awarded to the champion are far too valuable. From what I've learned, all three are over thirty thousand years old. Their worth is self-evident.
My mother is now an eighty-ninth level agility-type Battle Soul Douluo. Perhaps one of those soul bones would suit her, helping her break through in one go. If she does, our Star Luo Empire will gain another Titled Douluo."
Helping Zhu Yaqin become a Titled Douluo wasn't just an excuse Dai Weisi came up with.
Over the years, her soul power had already reached the peak of Level 89. She was just one step away from Level 90.
Moreover, Dai Weisi was aware that the soul bone rewards were originally prepared by Bibi Dong for the Golden Generation—Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.
Even though Xie Yue was a power-type soul master, he could still absorb agility-type soul bones. Originally, Zhu Zhuqing's Hurricane Right Leg Bone of Rapid Stride had been prepared by Bibi Dong for Xie Yue—but Dai Weisi had intercepted it.
Given Bibi Dong's status as the Pope, she would certainly prepare a replacement for Xie Yue. She couldn't afford to show favoritism.
This replacement soul bone was highly likely to be suited for an agility-type soul master like Zhu Yaqin.
In that case, not only would Dai Weisi obtain the Wisdom Skull Bone, but his mother Zhu Yaqin might also use the soul power from the soul bone to break through and become a Titled Douluo. It would be like killing two birds with one stone.
After hearing Dai Weisi's reasoning, both Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun's eyes lit up, and they nodded repeatedly. If another Titled Douluo could emerge from the Star Luo Empire, then taking this risk might be worth it.
"And if we don't go," Dai Weisi continued, "the rest of the Soul Master world will only think we're afraid of Spirit Hall. That would damage the prestige of the Star Luo royal family—and be detrimental to the current rise of our empire."
"Hmm, you have a point," Zhu Lingyun nodded thoughtfully. After a pause, she glanced at Dai Tianxing and said, "Old man, for the sake of Yaqin's future, let's take the risk together."
Seeing his wife so determined, Dai Tianxing clenched his jaw and nodded firmly. "Very well! If that's the case, then whether Spirit City is a dragon's lair or a tiger's den, we'll go! But we must prepare thoroughly and, at the very least, ensure the safety of Dai Weisi and the children."
With that, Dai Tianxing turned to Lie Tianhu and said in a commanding tone, "Tianhu!"
"Emperor Emeritus!"
"Take my written order and head back to the Star Luo Empire immediately. Find Po Jun and have him lead the White Tiger Legion and the Star Luo Royal Knights to station themselves along the border between our empire and Spirit City. This will keep Bibi Dong from making any rash moves."
After a pause, Dai Tianxing still felt uneasy and added, "If Bibi Dong still dares to act against us, we will fire three red signal flares.
Tell Po Jun—the moment he sees them, he is to order the White Tiger Legion to launch a full-scale carpet bombing on Spirit City! I want to see if this heaven can be defied—and whether Spirit City can actually hold me, Dai Tianxing!"
"As you command!"
Lie Tianhu's blood surged with passion after hearing Dai Tianxing's words. He immediately activated his Martial Soul True Body and, with a burst of speed, shot off toward Star Luo City.
"We've done all we can. Now it's up to fate," Dai Tianxing sighed and gave the order, "Soldiers, clear the stones from the valley road! We move out!"
"Yes, sir!"
With that command, everyone began clearing the path and started marching toward Spirit City.
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Inside Shrek Academy's Council Hall...
Yu Xiaogang returned looking dusty and disheveled. Tang Hao couldn't help but ask, "So, Grandmaster, did Bibi Dong tell you how to resolve the drawbacks of dual spirits?"
Yu Xiaogang sighed and said, "Not yet. That woman has changed. But after seeing her in person, I've gotten a few ideas.
Next, as long as I can witness her in action, I'll be able to verify my theory—and deduce how she overcame the issue of dual spirits!"
"In that case, I'll head to Spirit City and probe Bibi Dong myself. When she takes action, you can observe from the sidelines and figure out her secret," Tang Hao offered.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up at his words. He hadn't expected Tang Hao to catch on so quickly—this was exactly what he'd been planning. He immediately responded,
"Rest assured, Your Excellency. As long as I can witness Bibi Dong using her powers, I'm confident I can determine how she solved the issue with dual spirits!"
(End of Chapter)