"You actually brought back a 100,000-year soul beast!"
The Sky Azure Bull Python's presence couldn't be hidden from Bo Saixi for long. Sea Horse Douluo arrived on her orders to inquire.
"Is that a problem? This is prepared for Yan Yan. She is, after all, the heir chosen by your Sea God," Chrysanthemum Douluo replied.
"That… isn't a problem." Sea Horse Douluo smiled bitterly. "But you mustn't let Xiao Bai, the leader of the Devil Soul Great White Sharks, find out. If she knew you captured a 100,000-year soul beast and turned it into an idiot, she would raise a huge ruckus."
"No matter. She can't beat me anyway," Chrysanthemum Douluo said casually.
"But Xiao Bai may be involved in one of the upcoming assessments," Sea Horse Douluo reminded.
"Rest assured. I won't let her discover it," Chrysanthemum Douluo corrected himself instantly, his tone firm.
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Elsewhere, at Furious Waves Abyss, Yang Yunhai bound his hands and feet, enduring the violent waves crashing against him as thunderclouds rolled overhead.
That night, while his wife cultivated soul power, he sat at the desk in their bedroom, studying the pearl left behind by the Dark Devil God Tiger. Extending his Spiritual Power into it, he carefully examined the multiple attribute energies within and how they were stabilized.
This was his first step.
The next would be to sense each attribute in detail, especially space and time.
If he could gain further comprehension, even cultivate them, it would be invaluable.
'Time reigns supreme, space rules all. I still remember that saying from my previous life. If I can master these two elements and apply them, my combat strength will soar by several tiers. In my past life, I read countless novels with ingenious applications. If I can test them here… I could probably take on the entire God Realm alone.'
He shook his head, puzzled. 'Honestly, I can't quite understand the setup of the Douluo God Realm. How could gods who wield time and space not be God Kings? Instead, gods like the Asura God, the Goddess of Kindness, the God of Evil, and later Sea God, God of Strength, and even an God of Emotions became God Kings?'
'By reason, masters of time and space should crush the rest. At the very least, that so-called Sea God should be nothing before them.'
He could only conclude that the so-called God of Space in that realm had only scratched the surface—an unworthy pseudo-god—and that the God Realm itself was merely a higher plane, not true supremacy.
'Unable to withstand a spatial storm, yet called the God of Space? Shouldn't one such tear reality apart with ease?'
What a ridiculous world.
No wonder people once called this setting a fantasy basement—it fit perfectly.
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In November, within the Pope's Hall of Spirit City.
"Teacher, I've broken through rank 60," Hu Liena reported after returning from her training in the Valley of Death.
Bibi Dong smiled. "Later, I'll have two elders take you to obtain your soul ring."
"As for Slaughter City, you can go after the new year," she added, her eyes flashing with a trace of reluctance.
"Yes, Teacher." Hu Liena nodded.
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Time passed quickly. The new year approached.
On Sea God Island, Dugu Yan finally broke through rank 70. She rushed immediately to the valley where Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo guarded the Sky Azure Bull Python.
By now, the python had become completely dull. It did little but eat and sleep, with no aggression left.
When she arrived, it was curled up in the valley, fast asleep.
Though reluctant, under Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo's restraint, she steeled herself and personally delivered the killing blow.
Because she hunted it herself, absorbing the soul ring took three full days. Her cultivation rose to over rank 73. Afterward, she absorbed the soul bone dropped—a right arm bone—and her rank climbed to 75. She gained two soul bone abilities: Azure Dull Claw and Azure Annihilation Lightning.
Tianmeng Iceworm intervened, expelling the Sky Azure Bull Python's soul from the bone, leaving it to dissipate.
All of this was witnessed clearly by the Sea God through divine sense.
"So that's how it is…"
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That evening, everyone gathered at the table.
"Yun, how goes your Tidal Body Refinement?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, knowing it was almost time for him to leave.
"I can endure it now," Yang Yunhai nodded.
"In that case, once your training ends, you should return," Zhu Zhuqing said softly. "Don't worry. At our pace, we'll finish the trials on time. You should go back to the continent. Sister Xue and the children need you most right now."
Yang Yunhai was silent for a moment, then nodded lightly. "No rush. I'll leave in a few days."
"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing understood. He simply wanted to spend a bit more time with them. She nodded again and said no more.
"Enough of that—time to eat!" Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly interrupted, seeing the heavy mood.
Yang Yunhai smiled and turned to Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong. "Lingling, Rongrong, write letters home. I'll take them back for you."
"Alright." Ye Lingling nodded softly.
"Thank you, Brother Yunhai," Ning Rongrong said gratefully.
"It's no trouble," Yang Yunhai smiled.
After spending time together, he had noticed Ning Rongrong's temperament becoming much steadier. Perhaps it was from bonding with Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing and realizing the gap in strength, or perhaps the long cultivation under the Sea God's Light.
Whatever the reason, it was a good change.
Her calmer nature allowed her to focus on cultivation. Her progress was astonishing—she had already reached rank 47.
Ye Lingling too was advancing rapidly, now at rank 54.
And himself—his soul power had reached rank 78, growing swiftly.
"Eat," he said with a small smile.
The meal continued in warmth before they each returned to their rooms to cultivate.
That night, a sudden storm swept the island. Wind howled, rain hammered the banana leaves in a sharp rhythm—sometimes fierce, sometimes halting. Such was island weather, relentless and wearing. Yet by morning, it was clear skies again.
Day by day, ten days passed. At the horizon, watched by several women, Yang Yunhai finally departed with Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
The months of training had left the women fully adapted to the Sea God's Light, no longer needing Chrysanthemum Douluo's care.
As for medicinal baths, Chrysanthemum Douluo had taught the craft to a talented physician on the island, effectively taking her as a half-disciple. Yang Yunhai even helped open her meridians and made the Cloud Sea Cultivation Method public across the island, leaving behind a respected name.
With these safeguards, he had no worries about the women's treatment on Sea God Island.
"Let's return," Zhu Zhuqing said at last, turning away after watching the horizon for a long while.
She understood Yang Yunhai's plans well. Only by raising their strength as quickly as possible could they help him in the future. Now, the only thing they could do was cultivate diligently.
"Mm." Dugu Yan nodded, and the women returned together.
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"Damn it, those humans again!"
Days later, in the Demon Whale's sea territory, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King surfaced once more.
"Judging by their flight, they seem to be shuttling between Sea God Island…" it mused.
It had seen the golden light pillar above the island before—clearly the mark of a Sea God's successor.
'If I could devour that successor… occupy their body… perhaps…' The thought flashed greedily through its mind.
With a great splash, its massive body flipped and vanished into the depths.
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Several days later, on the way back to Heaven Dou City.
"Run… ahhh!"
Screams rang out in the distance.
Yang Yunhai, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo all turned at once, exchanged a glance, and accelerated toward the source.
In moments, they saw it: a band of wolf bandits attacking a village. Yang Yunhai's eyes went cold.
'Could it be the same band from the original story?'
The thought flickered as he turned to the two Titled Douluo.
"Teacher, Uncle, I'll handle this. You shouldn't expose yourselves yet." The Clear Sky Sect issue was still unresolved. The two Titled Douluo needed to remain hidden as a trump card.
"Very well." Both nodded.
Yang Yunhai shot downward. Dozens of vines burst from his back, spreading in a fan toward the bandits.
"What is that—ahhh!"
The vines skewered the wolf bandits like a string of gourds and slammed them to the ground.
Their leader dropped a right leg bone—30,000 years.
"Seriously?" Chrysanthemum Douluo was startled.
'So it really is that band from the original.' Yang Yunhai thought, winding the soul bone into his vines and retrieving it.
"Thank you, Soul Master, for saving us!" The villagers fell to their knees, voices full of gratitude, eyes filled with reverence as though seeing a god.
Fortunately, they had arrived in time. Few had been injured. Yang Yunhai swept his gaze across them and let out a silent breath of relief. He nodded lightly.
"It's nothing."
With a wave, his vines reached the wounded villagers, channeling life energy. Whether minor cuts or severed limbs, all healed before their eyes.
"A miracle!"
The villagers stared in awe, families kneeling again in thanks.
Yang Yunhai's heart was faintly moved. He sighed inwardly but said nothing, turning and flying back to the two Titled Douluo.
"Let's notify the nearest Spirit Hall branch to tend to this village," he said. "Once we're back in Heaven Dou City, I'll have Xue'er send troops to sweep the surrounding forests. If any wolf bandits remain, they'll be eradicated."
"Their main force should have been here. The remnants should be weak."
It would also be a small credit for Xue'er to claim.
"Good," Chrysanthemum Douluo agreed with a nod.
The three resumed their journey.
(End of Chapter)
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