Yang Xiong only felt an intense burning in his hands. The skin on both hands felt as if it were about to burst open, his soul power completely out of control. His fingertips, in particular, felt like the skin was about to be torn apart.
This feeling was very familiar, just like when he first obtained the Dark Tortoise Armor. However, this pain was countless times stronger than before, especially since the fingertips are connected to the heart.
Yang Xiong quickly sat down cross-legged on the ground and circulated the Yin-Yang Meditation Method with all his might. Only then did his hands gradually begin to calm down.
When Yang Xiong opened his eyes again, his hands were covered in thick scales. All the scales were silver, and the tips of his ten fingers seemed to have grown extremely sharp claws.
Lin Gong was surprised. "What kind of luck do you have, kid? You actually got another External Soul Bone."
"No, this isn't one External Soul Bone, it's two External Soul Bones. This pair of claws of yours should be the dragon claws of a Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon."
Hearing this, Yang Xiong observed carefully for a while. In terms of appearance, they were indeed very similar to the Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon's pair of dragon claws, just much smaller. The exposed claws at the tips of his fingers were less than ten centimeters long. Rather than claws, this External Soul Bone looked more like a pair of gauntlets, and all the scales and claws on his hands seemed to be a single entity.
Especially in terms of color, the scales covering his palms were actually silver. One must know that the entire body of a Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon is the color of dark refined iron, with only its horns being silver. Yang Xiong vaguely felt that this might be related to his Martial Soul.
Lin Gong, who was standing by, also became serious at this moment.
"Little Xiong, I don't know how you completely absorbed the Dark Tortoise's shell last time, but you probably can't completely absorb this pair of Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon's dragon claw External Soul Bones right now. Especially from a bloodline perspective, this Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon is already considered a peak soul beast, possessing a very strong dragon bloodline, which is why you were in so much pain just now."
"According to my estimation, you probably need to reach the Soul Emperor realm at least to completely absorb this pair of dragon claw External Soul Bones. Before that, you must not expose them, not even to the Sect."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Thank you, Teacher Lin. But Teacher Lin, the Sect Leader should know that I have the Dark Tortoise External Soul Bone. Is there a difference?"
Lin Gong couldn't help but shake his head. "It's completely different. Your Dark Tortoise shell only enhances defense. This pair of dragon claws can turn a Support System Soul Master into a Battle Soul Master. Even Ning Fengzhi might not be able to suppress it. Especially since this pair of dragon claws integrates offense and defense, it is absolutely the rarest treasure seen in the Soul Master world in ten thousand years, and its value even exceeds a hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone."
Yang Xiong quickly nodded. "Thank you, Teacher Lin. I will be careful."
Lin Gong couldn't help but sigh. "With your heaven-defying luck, plus the power of your special Martial Soul, I don't know if being born in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a good thing or a bad thing."
Yang Xiong tried it out slightly. He gently grabbed a stone next to him, and the stone was immediately cut like tofu. At this moment, he felt even more terrified.
Yang Xiong carefully felt the information of this pair of claws. Indeed, as Lin Gong said, they not only integrated offense and defense, but their power was also much stronger than imagined.
This pair of dragon claws not only gave his hands the strong defense of the Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon, but the claws at the tips of his five fingers also possessed an extremely terrifying Gold attribute, ignoring the enemy's defense.
Of course, this ignoring defense was relative. It could only ignore the defense of Soul Masters of the same level. If he encountered a Soul Master with a much higher soul power level than himself, this effect would be greatly weakened, and basically have no effect after crossing two major realms.
The two Soul Bones of the pair of claws simultaneously gave him a skill called Exploding Dragon Claw, which could deliver a powerful blow to the enemy. This blow could tear the earth apart, and its power doubled when both claws were used simultaneously.
Even Yang Xiong felt that this pair of dragon claws was simply too heaven-defying, comparable to ultimate attack power plus terrifying defense power, especially for a Body Martial Soul. It was practically designed according to his body and Martial Soul.
Just as Yang Xiong was getting used to it, a huge roar seemed to come from the abyss. It sounded a bit like a cow's moo, and also a bit like a dragon's roar, but this sound contained infinite pressure.
Yang Xiong only felt his scalp tingle. Lin Gong was also startled and quickly pulled Yang Xiong away, taking the Silver Horn Tyrant Dragon's corpse with him.
After the two left, Lin Gong seemed to speak with lingering fear. "Little Xiong, you don't need to go near that abyss anymore. There might be a very terrifying soul beast in there. I didn't expect the Sunset Forest to hide a soul beast of this level."
Yang Xiong spoke with some doubt. "Teacher Lin, if I remember correctly, the Sunset Forest shouldn't have any overly top-tier soul beasts."
Lin Gong nodded. "As far as I know, the oldest soul beast in the Sunset Forest is only about eighty thousand years old. However, judging from that sound just now, I'm afraid this soul beast has reached at least ninety thousand years. Especially since that abyss is mysterious and unpredictable, even a Soul Douluo would likely have a narrow escape."
Yang Xiong thought carefully. "Teacher Lin, do you think it's possible for this soul beast to reach a hundred thousand years?"
Lin Gong rolled his eyes at Yang Xiong. "What are you thinking, kid? Do you think hundred-thousand-year soul beasts are like cabbages? Currently, there are only two known hundred-thousand-year soul beasts on the entire Douluo Continent, and they are both in the deepest part of the Star Dou Great Forest. It's full of dangers there, and even a Titled Douluo might not be able to ensure their safety."
"Every time a lone hundred-thousand-year soul beast appears, it basically causes a huge bloody storm. You know, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast is guaranteed to produce a hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone, and they are basically targets of contention for major forces."
Yang Xiong was also thoughtful upon hearing this. Normal hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were indeed very rare. Among the entire Upper Three Sects, besides Tang Hao, no one had a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring, and Tang Hao's Soul Ring was provided by his wife. (Excluding Tang Chen, who had been missing for countless years)
This means that to hunt a 100,000-year soul beast, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would need to go all out. For a family like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, even if they encountered a 100,000-year soul beast, they might not be able to hunt it.
Lin Gong directly gave Yang Xiong a rap on the head: "What are you thinking, kid? No matter how strong your body is, you need at least an eighth or even ninth soul ring to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring. With my strength and physical condition, even if you gave me a 100,000-year soul ring, I wouldn't dare to absorb it."
Yang Xiong said helplessly: "Shouldn't a Soul Master have some ambition? Not pursuing the strongest 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone is no different from being a salted fish."
Lin Gong's beard bristled and his eyes widened when he heard this, looking as if he wanted to beat Yang Xiong up.
However, Yang Xiong thought carefully for a while before speaking: "Teacher Lin, I think we should still report the discovery of a top-tier soul beast to the Sect. Perhaps there's a 100,000-year soul beast hiding in that abyss just now. That would be of great benefit to the Sect."
Lin Gong rolled his eyes at Yang Xiong: "I know your little scheme. You're probably preparing for your eighth soul ring, right? But have you forgotten? If you ask the Sect to help hunt a top-tier soul beast, the soul bone belongs to the Sect. It will only be bestowed upon the individual if they have made significant contributions."
"Besides, you're only twelve years old. You won't even consider this kind of thing for at least twenty or thirty years. Don't think so much, kid."
Just as the two were communicating and preparing to leave the Sunset Forest, a voice suddenly came from the air. The voice was very pleasant, even a little sharp.
"Oh, isn't this Lin Gong? I didn't expect you to run out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It seems you're still not afraid of death."
The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in golden armor with a face like a peach blossom. This person's skin was unusually fair, and his figure was relatively slender. He was also wearing heavy makeup. If it weren't for his Adam's apple, anyone would probably think he was a woman.
Lin Gong also had a face full of anger when he saw this person: "Chrysanthemum Douluo, I didn't expect it to be you. What are you doing in the Sunset Forest?"
Yang Xiong was also surprised. He didn't expect to encounter Chrysanthemum Douluo in the Sunset Forest. Especially since Chrysanthemum Douluo emitted a powerful pressure even without using soul power. This was the aura of a top-tier Titled Douluo.
At this moment, Yang Xiong showed a hint of fear. The Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always been at odds. Especially looking at Lin Gong, it seemed he himself had a grudge against Chrysanthemum Douluo. If the two sides really started fighting, his own life would probably be in danger.
Chrysanthemum Douluo covered his mouth and sneered: "Lin Gong, what are you saying? Our Spirit Hall sincerely invited you back then, but you were so unappreciative. Look at your current old appearance. If you had agreed to us back then, perhaps you wouldn't be like this now."
Lin Gong directly snorted: "This old man walks upright and sits straight. I don't want to be a lackey for your Spirit Hall. No matter how powerful your Spirit Hall is, do you dare to attack this old man? This old man now has the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind him."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's face changed when he heard this: "You..."
"I didn't expect the Bamboo King Lin Gong, who would rather break than bend back then, to now rely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's simply disgraceful."
Before Lin Gong could say anything, a cold voice came from a distance.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, aren't you also relying on the Spirit Hall to act like a fox borrowing a tiger's might? If it weren't for the Spirit Hall behind you, your appearance and actions would have gotten you killed long ago."
Yang Xiong and Lin Gong quickly looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old man walking out of the forest. This old man was like a javelin, tall and thin, with hair and beard like dark green ink. His face exuded an extremely gloomy aura.
Chrysanthemum Douluo no longer paid attention to Yang Xiong and Lin Gong: "Dugu Bo, you are just a defeated opponent. If you hadn't defected to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, you would have been killed by my Spirit Hall back then."
Dugu Bo sneered: "Aren't you admitting that you're acting like a fox borrowing a tiger's might and bullying others?"
Yang Xiong looked at the two sides and secretly groaned. The Spirit Hall was originally a great enemy of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Dugu Bo's old lair had been dug up by himself. If he found out, he would probably die without a burial place.
Chrysanthemum Douluo roared: "Dugu Bo, you're looking for death."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chrysanthemum Douluo's soul rings immediately appeared: two yellow, two purple, and five black. Especially the giant Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum that appeared in his hand, his whole body seemed to be filled with the energy of Geng Gold.
The opposite Dugu Bo was equally unwilling to show weakness. His soul rings were also two yellow, two purple, and five black. Especially that giant Jade Scale Serpent Emperor, which emitted a terrifying green aura, seemingly countless times stronger than Dugu Yan.
Lin Gong pulled Yang Xiong and ran without a word. These two people in front of him were people he couldn't afford to provoke, and even the Sect was unwilling to easily provoke them.
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