Meng Hongchen fell into deep thought. He had to admit, Huo Yuhao's words were completely correct.
"What's more, now that our Mingde Hall has the strong support of the royal family represented by Xu Tianran, we can say that our development is being aided by the strength of the entire nation. Thus, our Hongchen Family can first pretend to be Xu Tianran's loyal assistants, conquering the three kingdoms of Douluo one by one. At the same time, we gather strength, and when you, Senior Meng, and I, the three great geniuses of the Sun Moon Empire, have fully grown, and the holy war nears its end, that will be the perfect time. Then, it will be time for our Hongchen Family to expose Xu Tianran's collusion with the evil Holy Spirit Cult, and under the banner of righteousness, crusade against the traitors and unify the world. At that time, we will become the sole royal family of a new era."
Huo Yuhao's words made even Meng Hongchen's blood boil with excitement. After all, he was a man — how could he have no ambition in his heart? His eyes shone brilliantly as he looked at Huo Yuhao.
"Yuhao, I have to admit, what you said has truly moved me. My Hongchen Family is extremely lucky to have someone like you. Have you discussed this plan with Grandpa?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head.
"Now isn't the time to discuss such matters with Master. However, I believe Master is also a hero with ambition. The two of us, Master and disciple, probably share a tacit understanding. At least for now, let Master continue playing the role of a capable assistant supporting Xu Tianran. There's no need to speak of these distant things too early and affect Master's performance."
Meng Hongchen nodded in sudden realization.
"That makes sense."
At this point, Huo Yuhao suddenly remembered something and asked Meng Hongchen.
"By the way, Senior Meng, how is the soul skill you got from the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear spirit?"
Meng Hongchen looked at the distant outline of Shrek City on the horizon.
"We haven't entered Shrek City yet, so the effects of this soul skill aren't particularly noticeable. Let me show you here, Yuhao."
As he spoke, six soul rings with the optimal configuration appeared under Meng Hongchen's feet. Huo Yuhao stood to the side, carefully observing. After all, this was a thirty-thousand-year-old Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear! Huo Yuhao guessed that Meng Hongchen must have obtained a pretty good sixth soul skill. This Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear could have provided two soul rings, but unfortunately, the seventh soul ring had to be a Martial Soul True Body skill, so he couldn't get another strong skill from it.
Suddenly, Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. He saw that on Meng Hongchen's left and right hands, there appeared a pair of incredibly solid-looking golden claws. However, at this moment, his sixth soul ring had not lit up yet. This meant — these were a pair of soul bones!
"Humph, Yuhao, I really hit the jackpot. The Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear I absorbed granted me a complete pair of Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear claw bones! When absorbing the spirit, I also absorbed this pair of external soul bones."
Meng Hongchen said proudly.
Huo Yuhao was speechless. This wasn't just good luck — it was heaven-defying fortune! Even someone like him, blessed with endless opportunities, couldn't help but feel envious.
He knew that in the original story, obtaining just a one-thousand-year Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear right claw bone was already like finding a priceless treasure, massively boosting Huo Yuhao's combat strength. Now, Meng Hongchen had gotten an entire pair of claw bones — and they were of the thirty-thousand-year level! External soul bones could even grow stronger alongside cultivation, making this an unimaginable advantage.
Huo Yuhao wondered if his own overflowing luck was affecting those around him as well. After all, the odds of a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear producing a complete pair of claw bones were exceedingly rare, almost impossible.
However, why was Meng Hongchen showing him these external soul bones now? Could it be that his soul skill was related to them?
Huo Yuhao's guess was spot on. In the next moment, Meng Hongchen's sixth soul ring shone with a brilliant black light, and the two golden claws on his hands burst forth with dazzling brilliance.
"Haah!"
Meng Hongchen roared, swinging both arms forward. His two claws slashed out in a cross-shaped arc.
Boom!
Huo Yuhao's eyes sharpened, following the sound into the distance — and was stunned to see a large tree, over three thousand meters away, collapse with a thunderous crash.
'This is...'
Meng Hongchen panted heavily. It seemed he had used up a lot of soul power.
"Sky-Tearing Claw. That's the unique name my spirit told me for this powerful soul skill. With the enhancement of the claw bones I've absorbed, it can tear through space and strike across long distances. At my current strength, my maximum range is three thousand meters. As you saw, Yuhao, using it consumes over half of my soul power."
Huo Yuhao fell silent. The Sky-Tearing Claw was the signature powerful soul skill of the 470,000-year-old Fierce Beast, Bear King. It was said even Di Tian was once wounded by it. Who would have thought that even a thirty-thousand-year Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear spirit could master such a skill? No wonder it could challenge soul beasts three times its own cultivation level.
"Besides, using this soul skill greatly enhances my metal-attribute soul power — at least doubling its strength for a short time. It's a powerful skill that combines offense and support."
As he spoke, Meng Hongchen withdrew his soul rings and soul bones. After all, making too much commotion outside Shrek City wasn't a good idea.
The two of them then returned to Shrek City.
"Yuhao, I really have to thank you this time. Without you, I wouldn't have had any chance to gain such a huge opportunity."
Huo Yuhao shook his head.
"Senior Meng, you are now my future brother-in-law. This is what I should do. Besides, rather than thanking me, you should thank Di Tian for being generous enough to grant you such a powerful spirit."
"Hahahaha."
The two of them laughed and chatted as they returned to the inn where Meng Hongchen and Xiao Rui were staying.
Because she had been looking forward to returning to human cities to feast, Xiao Rui had already rushed ahead when they left the Great Star Dou Forest. Considering she now carried Di Tian's Reverse Scale, Huo Yuhao wasn't too worried about her safety.
Over the next few days, Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen stayed with Meng Hongchen, accompanying him to have fun around Shrek City. Three days later, feeling that they had been away from the academy long enough, Meng Hongchen reluctantly bid farewell to Huo Yuhao and the others.
"Get ready. Time to go back to the empire."
"Yes, Yuhao."
Inside the room, Meng Hongchen hugged Huo Yuhao tightly, passionate as fire.
After staying one more night in Shrek City, both familiar and foreign to Huo Yuhao, they left together with Xiao Rui, heading straight toward the direction of the Sun Moon Empire and Mingdu.
After all, don't forget — inside the Necromancy Half-Plane, they still had the princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire stored away.
(End of Chapter)
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