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Dai Pojun smiled and said, "When my son acts, victory is certain. So, tell me—among these soul bones, is there one suitable for your mother?"
Dai Weisi didn't reply immediately. Instead, he silently took out three soul bones: the Mental Concentration Skull, the Unstoppable Gengjin Right Leg Bone, and the Explosive Flame Right Arm Bone.
Seeing the three soul bones laid before him, Dai Pojun's eyes lit up. Even as a monarch, he possessed very few ten-thousand-year soul bones.
After examining them and confirming their age, Dai Pojun smiled and said, "Dai Weisi, the head soul bone and the right leg bone are undoubtedly very suitable for you. The flame right arm bone, however, does not match your attribute, so I advise against absorbing it."
"Father is right. I also planned to absorb the head soul bone once we return to Star Luo City. As for my right leg, I already have a soul bone there, and I don't intend to replace it for now," Dai Weisi explained. Then, he handed the Unstoppable Gengjin Right Leg Bone to Dai Pojun, saying, "Why not gift this right leg bone to you and Grandfather?"
"This…" Dai Pojun frowned and shook his head slightly.
From the side, Dai Tianxing sighed and said, "Let me explain. Both your father and I already have soul bones in our right legs. If we wanted to replace them, we would first have to sever the leg, then let it regrow. Even with the help of a top-tier support-type soul master, recovery would take a long time.
Given our current hostile relationship with Spirit Hall, if they were to attack the Star Luo Empire, your father and I would both be needed to defend it. So, we cannot afford such an injury. We'll pass on the soul bone."
Dai Tianxing shook his head, firmly declining Dai Weisi's kind offer. As tempting as a ten-thousand-year soul bone was, the two of them were not about to have their legs broken at their age.
"I see…"
Dai Weisi sighed regretfully, then turned his gaze toward Principal Lin Qiuyang. After consuming the Gengjin Fruit and ten-thousand-year whale glue, and with years of diligent cultivation, Lin Qiuyang's soul power had already reached the peak of level 89. He was now on par with Zhu Yaqin.
If he absorbed this soul bone, he might be able to use its power to break through to level 90. Should he succeed, the Star Luo Empire would witness the birth of its fourth Titled Douluo.
With that in mind, Dai Weisi generously handed the soul bone to Lin Qiuyang. "Principal Lin, you are now a level 89 Soul Douluo, and your martial soul is also of the metal attribute. This soul bone suits you perfectly. Absorb it, and perhaps you will become a Titled Douluo."
The moment he heard this, Lin Qiuyang was both shocked and overwhelmed. He quickly waved his hands in refusal. "No, no, no, Your Highness. You have already shown me so much kindness. I cannot accept something this precious. Please forgive me, but I cannot accept it."
"Heh, Principal Lin, you misunderstand. I'm not giving this to you for free—I have a request. If you truly become a Titled Douluo, you can't just stay in the academy teaching students. If the Star Luo Empire faces danger, I expect you to be at the forefront of the battle."
"This…"
Lin Qiuyang froze. He understood Dai Weisi's meaning well. This was not just a thirty-thousand-year soul bone—it was also a chance to break through to the Titled Douluo realm.
Once he became a Titled Douluo, his lifespan would extend by three hundred years. In other words, Dai Weisi was essentially gifting him two hundred extra years of life. Such a gift was truly priceless.
Seeing Lin Qiuyang's hesitation, Dai Pojun chuckled. "Come now, Principal Lin, just accept it. As Dai Weisi said, if you become a Titled Douluo, you can serve the Star Luo Empire even better, can't you?"
"But, Your Majesty, I—"
"That's enough! No more words! Principal Lin, I command you to accept this soul bone immediately and become a Titled Douluo for me!"
"…As you command!"
With the emperor's words leaving no room for refusal, Lin Qiuyang could no longer resist. He took the Unstoppable Gengjin Right Leg Bone and bowed respectfully to Dai Weisi.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for granting me this opportunity. I swear, whether or not I break through to level 90, I will repay your great kindness with my life if necessary."
"Good, good, good!" Dai Weisi smiled. "Principal Lin, keep that soul bone safe."
"Yes!"
After giving the right leg bone to Lin Qiuyang, Dai Weisi took out the Explosive Flame Right Arm Bone. Its allocation was simple—there was only one fire-attribute soul master present.
Dai Weisi looked at Lie Tianhu. "Uncle Tianhu, among all the fire-attribute soul masters in the Star Luo Empire, you are the strongest. This right arm bone should go to you."
"Your Highness, I—"
"Ahem, Brother Tianhu, no need for modesty. Just take the soul bone. If you feel indebted, then train an elite army of tigers and wolves for me in the future. Understood?"
"As you command. I will not fail the Emperor's trust!" Lie Tianhu accepted the flame right arm bone, unable to hide his joy.
Their horses pressed on, galloping for a full day and night before the group finally stopped to camp. By then, Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, and the others had already taken their leave.
Once the camp was set up, Lin Qiuyang and Lie Tianhu began absorbing their soul bones, with Dai Tianxing, Dai Pojun, and Dai Weisi standing guard for them.
Dai Weisi couldn't help feeling tense—if Lin Qiuyang succeeded, the Star Luo Empire would have four Titled Douluo. At such an exciting moment, he naturally wanted to witness it himself.
The two men took out their soul bones and began channeling soul power into them, drawing them into their bodies until the bones fused completely with their skeletons.
Both had absorbed soul bones before, so the process was smooth. Time passed slowly, and after two hours, a wave of scorching heat burst forth, sweeping across the land.
The sudden heatwave raised the surrounding temperature by over ten degrees, and many people were soon drenched in sweat.
But just as quickly as it came, it faded. When Lie Tianhu withdrew his soul power, the heatwave vanished completely.
Seeing him succeed, Dai Weisi smiled and clasped his hands. "Congratulations, Uncle Tianhu."
"Thank you, Your Highness. My soul power has now reached the peak of level 87. Within half a year, I am confident I can reach level 88."
"Haha, with your talent, why wait half a year? I say three months will be enough."
"I will be counting on that, Your Majesty!"
The two men exchanged smiles and fell silent, both turning their gaze toward Lin Qiuyang, whose aura was still rising steadily.
After another two hours, Lin Qiuyang finally opened his eyes, a faint smile at his lips.
"The sword dances in the forest as the autumn sun shines—Gengjin Sword Qi cuts through the heavens! Hahaha!"
He stood slowly, then knelt before Dai Pojun and Dai Weisi, smiling as he said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, I have not failed your expectations. My soul power has broken through to level 90. I am now just one soul ring away from becoming a true Titled Douluo."
He had even chosen his title already—Gengjin Douluo!
(End of Chapter)