Today, the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest was different from usual.
It was no longer full of life and vitality, but unusually quiet.
This silence instilled a nameless fear, as if the entire world had been frozen.
In this vast forest, there was not a sound of wind, nor the chirping of birds or the running of animals.
Everything was silent, broken only by the occasional rustling of leaves.
Di Tian and the others stood beside the Lake of Life!
Their gazes were somewhat complicated as they looked ahead.
A young man was carrying a bag and waving goodbye to them.
"Uncle Di Tian, Uncle Xiong… Aunt Bi Ji… and Uncle Chi, goodbye!"
Qian Renshang smiled broadly. Today he was leaving the place where he had lived for nearly 20 years.
He wasn't one to dawdle, so he was leaving early.
But he hadn't expected that Di Tian and the others would be waiting for him so early.
Di Tian and the others were filled with mixed emotions.
They had watched this child for 20 years, practically regarding Qian Renshang as their junior.
Saying he was leaving now was a completely different matter from actually leaving.
Finally, Xiong Jun couldn't hold back any longer. He waved his hand and shouted,
"Kid, wait!"
"What is it, Uncle Xiong?"
Qian Renshang asked, puzzled.
Xiong Jun stepped forward and stood before him.
Xiong Jun, his face grim, took something from his robes and, without hesitation, placed it in Qian Renshang's hand.
Qian Renshang was completely bewildered, filled with doubt, wondering what Xiong Jun was up to.
However, when he saw the object in his hand, his eyes widened in astonishment.
It turned out that Xiong Jun had given him a bone!
This bone wasn't large, its shape somewhat resembling a metacarpal bone, but it emitted a strange golden light, appearing exceptionally dazzling.
The flowing light seemed to contain boundless power and mystery, making its extraordinary nature immediately apparent.
"This is... a soul bone?"
"That's right... it's a soul bone from my Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear clan, specifically the left palm bone.
In your human terms, it should be called an external soul bone!"
Xiong Jun explained.
"This soul bone comes from... one of my clansmen.
He had cultivated for 100,000 years, but he passed away due to some unforeseen circumstances.
Today you're leaving, so I'm entrusting it to you."
"I hope you can use it to protect yourself!"
After hearing the explanation, Qian Renshang hurriedly tried to refuse.
"This is too precious... Uncle Xiong, I can't accept it."
This is a soul bone, and a rare external soul bone at that. Its value is truly too high.
"Alright, we've known each other for so many years, why are you being so coy?
Just accept it..."
Xiong Jun waved his hand dismissively. At this moment, Bi Ji also came out, taking out a seemingly small bottle.
"I don't have anything as good as a soul bone... but I've packed some spring water from the Fountain of Life for you.
This water comes from the Mother Fountain, and its life level is much higher than ordinary spring water."
Zi Ji smiled slightly.
"I've prepared some spiritual fruits for you... you can eat them on the way!"
"And me..."
Chi Wang squeezed in, chuckling as he tossed out a cloth bag.
"I know you like to eat, kid.
There's a lot of rare soul beast meat in here, all from some ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts... you can eat them on the way."
"Here's a ten-thousand-year-old greenwood vine... you can use it to carry things."
Wan Yao Wang crossed his arms and said coldly,
throwing a bunch of rare gifts at Qian Renshang as if they were free.
Outside, these things would be enough to make a bunch of titled Douluo fight tooth and nail.
Finally, Di Tian shrugged and stepped forward, his usually dignified face showing a rare amiable expression.
He took out a scale as black as ink, but emitting a faint golden light, and handed it to Qian Renshang.
"This is my Achilles' heel. If you encounter danger... awaken it, and I can help you remotely!"
With that, Di Tian stood back with a haughty expression.
"B-Everyone!"
Qian Renshang, who had been desperately holding back his tears, finally couldn't hold them back any longer.
Large tears streamed down his face, but this time they weren't from sadness, but from happiness.
He, Qian Renshang, truly had family!
"You brat... remember to smile more,"
"Have a safe journey!"
"If you encounter any difficulties, just come back... this will always be your home!"
The beast kings looked at Qian Renshang with satisfaction and smiles.
This young man had earned the approval of all of them.
The young man who had lived here for many years slowly stood up.
His eyes were filled with reluctance and longing as he looked around at everything familiar.
The ancient trees were tall and thick, witnessing the young man's growth.
The ground was covered in lush green grass, each blade seemingly telling a story of the past.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if the forest itself were sighing softly for the boy's departure.
The boy shouldered his simple bag, his steps heavy and slow.
He stroked the rough trunk beside him, the texture stirring a wave of sorrow within him.
He remembered the joyful times he had spent here with Di Tian and the others, those days filled with passion and fervor, now all to become memories.
Tears welled in his eyes, but he forced them back.
He knew this was the path he had to take.
He took one last deep breath of the fresh air, savoring the essence of the forest.
Then, he turned around and walked step by step towards the edge of the forest, his figure appearing lonely and forlorn against the vibrant green backdrop.
"Goodbye!"
After bidding farewell to everyone in his heart, Qian Renshang hurried away, afraid that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn't be able to leave.
He walked for most of the day before Qian Renshang finally managed to regain some composure.
Parting was always painful, but he couldn't remain in sorrow forever.
He hadn't forgotten his ultimate goal!
To become a god!
"It's been too long since I left the Star Dou Great Forest.
I wonder what the outside world is like?"
Qian Renshang murmured.
After these years, he knew that sometimes humans were more terrifying than spirit beasts.
Even now, he couldn't say he could completely protect himself.
"Before I go out… I need to improve my strength again."
Qian Renshang took out the external spirit bone that Xiong Jun had just given him, and… another spirit bone radiating majesty.
This spirit bone was clearly much larger than the external one and looked more ancient, majestic, and stronger.
Because it came from the torso bone of the Mountain Dragon King!
The system had previously granted him a reward.
Among the dragons, the Mountain Dragon King was a special existence.
Qian Renshang hadn't chosen to fuse with his torso bone before because he couldn't explain its origin.
But now that he was leaving, Qian Renshang decided to absorb it at this moment!
(End of Chapter)
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