After concluding discussions regarding the family's safety, Dugu Shuo and Dugu Feng examined the two Soul Bones they had acquired.
Dugu Feng had no intention of absorbing either Soul Bone.
Dugu Shuo ultimately decided to absorb one himself, while the other would be absorbed by Old Scorpion.
Old Scorpion was at the Soul Saint level. If he could advance to Soul Douluo quickly, it would further enhance the Dugu Family's strength.
With Old Snake, Old Nine, and Patriarch Dugu Shuo, that would make four Soul Douluos.
Four poison-wielding Soul Douluos were already a force to be reckoned with!
Thus, the allocation of the Soul Bones was settled.
After discussing matters with his father, Dugu Feng rested at home for the night.
Early the next morning, he leisurely left the Dugu Family and headed toward Blue Tyrant Academy.
Ning Rongrong had suffered such a great fright that Dugu Feng decided to go comfort her.
He absolutely refused to admit he was going to witness Tang San's embarrassment.
As Dugu Feng walked along the broad bluestone streets, he could clearly hear discussions from the teahouses and taverns lining the roads.
The topic of conversation was the massive commotion in Sunset Forest.
The battle involving several Titled Douluos had turned several kilometers of Sunset Forest into barren land.
Many had sensed the powerful energy fluctuations.
From the phantom image of the Clear Sky Hammer appearing in the sky and the dragon's roar, some astute individuals had already deduced the identities of the combatants.
Moreover, as more and more information spread, some had witnessed the Shrek Academy Team hastily returning to the city from outside.
Others had seen the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School treating Tang Hao's injuries.
From these accounts, it was largely confirmed that the fighters included Tang Hao, Yu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiao, and others.
The many idle nobles of Heaven Dou City now had fresh gossip and topics for discussion.
Various entertainment venues buzzed with activity.
This was characteristic of the Heaven Dou Empire, where the imperial family wasn't overly oppressive, allowing various factions and individuals room to operate.
If this were the Star Luo Empire, under the iron-fisted rule of the Dai Family, both the Spirit Master World and commoners and nobles alike would be strictly controlled.
It would be far less lively than Heaven Dou City.
Of course, precisely because the Dai Family's control was strong, consolidating all the resources of the Star Luo Empire, their strength surpassed that of the Heaven Dou Empire by more than a little.
Listening to these discussions along the way, Dugu Feng thought to himself that there was no rush to have Old Snake spread the news that Yu Yuanzhen had been killed by the Clear Sky Sect yet.
After some time passed, the location where he and Yu Yuanzhen had battled would inevitably attract investigation from the Spirit Hall.
As Yu Yuanzhen's disappearance dragged on, both the Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family would surely search for him.
News of Yu Yuanzhen's death would naturally spread.
Old Snake only needed to add fuel to the fire at that time.
Without much promotion, people would attribute Yu Yuanzhen's death to the Clear Sky Sect.
Contemplating these thoughts, Dugu Feng soon arrived at Blue Tyrant Academy.
Blue Tyrant Academy appeared normal, even thriving. Thanks to the Shrek Six Devils' impressive performance in the Heaven Dou City preliminary matches, the academy had recruited many new students.
The campus was bustling with activity.
Dugu Feng made his way to the central forest within the academy.
Suddenly, his gaze fixed on a dense part of the forest.
He then noticed Zhu Zhuqing emerging from it.
Observing her Soul Power Level, it had already reached level 45.
Her cultivation speed was undeniably fast.
"You're here to see Rongrong?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.
Beside the forest was the simulated cultivation environment, where Zhu Zhuqing was cultivating when she noticed Dugu Feng.
"A major battle occurred in Sunset Forest, so I came to check on Rongrong!" Dugu Feng said calmly.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and was about to return to her cultivation.
But as if remembering something, she added, "Dugu Feng, have you reached Soul King level already?"
"What, Zhu Zhuqing, still trying to catch up to my strength? I suggest you abandon that hope!"
Dugu Feng sneered coldly and walked toward the center of the forest without looking back.
Leaving behind a stunned Zhu Zhuqing.
During this period, her cultivation had been progressing smoothly, and her Soul Power Level had already caught up with Dai Mubai's.
She would soon surpass him.
Her confidence was at its peak.
But when she encountered Dugu Feng just now, she realized his aura was profound and deep, completely beyond her comparison.
When she asked, he had retorted sharply.
Zhu Zhuqing was furious inside.
"Hmph, it seems I need to leave soon. The teachers were right—at the Soul Ancestor stage, relying solely on meditation for Soul Power isn't enough. I must travel across the continent to gain experience and insights to cultivate faster!"
Zhu Zhuqing made up her mind; she would venture out into the continent.
Meanwhile, Dugu Feng continued forward.
Soon, Ning Rongrong, wearing a pink dress with her long hair flowing over her shoulders, emerged.
"I knew it was your voice! I thought I misheard. Why were you so harsh with Zhu Qing?"
Ning Rongrong rushed over, linking her arm with Dugu Feng's. Though she asked this, she was secretly overjoyed.
Even with Zhu Zhuqing's beauty, Dugu Feng paid her no mind.
"I came to see you. I heard you encountered danger in Sunset Forest!" Dugu Feng said with concern.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong was even more delighted. She pulled Dugu Feng back to her room.
Then she began recounting the events that had happened in Sunset Forest.
Unbeknownst to her, Dugu Feng knew these events even better than she did.
"...We were all shocked at the time. Fortunately, Dad had arranged for a Soul Douluo to protect me, allowing us to quickly leave the battlefield.
It's just too bad for Tang San—his External Soul Bone was taken by the Evil Soul Master again.
He's been staying at Blue Tyrant Academy these past two days. After Dad treats him today, he'll return to the Clear Sky Sect to cultivate!
And Dai Mubai—the Star Luo Empire's crown prince was killed by Xie Yue.
He also has to return to the Star Luo Empire.
Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, Ma Hongjun, and the others will probably leave soon too.
Even Oscar plans to go out and gain some experience!"
Ning Rongrong sighed with emotion. The Shrek Seven Devils, who had been together for years, were about to go their separate ways.
"All feasts must come to an end. Besides, didn't they agree to dominate the next Soul Master Competition? They'll reunite then!"
Tang San was finally leaving, going into seclusion at the Clear Sky Sect to cultivate.
This was expected.
In Dugu Feng's view, Tang San, with his Twin Soul Spirits, had flaunted his Clear Sky Hammer openly and participated in the Soul Master Competition.
He should have died a hundred times over!
It was a pity Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue had no idea how to seize the opportunity.
In the end, they even let Tang San take a head Soul Bone and watched him grow stronger.
They were foolish beyond belief!
Now Tang Hao and Tang San had finally come to their senses, realizing they needed to cultivate steadily and diligently.
Dugu Feng could only hope he would train well and later deal a blow to the Spirit Hall.
After chatting for a while longer, the two left the room and arrived by the lake at the forest's center.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had arrived, and Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang San also appeared there.
This was Dugu Feng's first time meeting Tang Xiao. Just by looking at how he stood beside Tang Hao, he could guess his identity.
Tang Xiao stood over two meters tall, appearing broad-shouldered and powerfully built, exceptionally imposing. He was even more robust than Tang Hao and carried himself with far greater composure.
"Feng'er, you've already met Haotian Douluo. This is Sect Leader Tang. Come and pay your respects to Sect Leader Tang!"
Ning Fengzhi said to Dugu Feng.
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