Chapter 190 The rapid development of the Heavenly Soul Empire, is Liu Yuan about to absorb another 100,000-year-old soul bone?
Heavenly Soul Empire, Imperial City.
With the arrival of spring, the entire capital city is bursting with an unprecedented vitality.
In stark contrast to the gloomy atmosphere surrounding Shrek Academy, the Heavenly Soul Empire is currently experiencing its most glorious moment in recent centuries.
On the streets of the imperial city, groups of young Soul Masters could be seen everywhere.
These Soul Masters not only came from the Heavenly Soul Empire itself, but many of them were even geniuses who came from the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire.
There are two reasons for this phenomenon: First, in the previous All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, Liu Yuan and Long Aotian led the Heavenly Soul Royal Team to sweep the field and end Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year reign.
Secondly, the news that Du Bu Si had single-handedly suppressed three elders of Shrek Academy outside the imperial city and extorted three 100,000-year-old soul bones had spread throughout the continent.
This is not only a display of military power, but also a demonstration of national prestige.
It tells the world that Shrek Academy is no longer invincible, and that the Heavenly Soul Empire possesses the absolute strength to protect geniuses and fight against hegemony.
So recently, when the new enrollment for the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy began...
The registration area of the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy was packed with people, with the registration line stretching for several blocks.
"Have you heard? Among the students who signed up this year, there are three with innate full soul power, and countless geniuses with innate soul power level six or above." The official in charge of registration wiped his sweat and showed a gratified smile.
"Our Heavenly Soul Royal Academy is really getting better..."
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In the field of soul tools, the Heavenly Soul Empire also ushered in a qualitative leap.
After Fan Yu joined the Heavenly Soul Empire, it was like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake.
The several level 7 and 8 Soul Masters who were initially observing no longer hesitated after witnessing the authenticity of those "truths" firsthand.
Within just seven days, two more level-eight Soul Masters, along with their teams, secretly swore allegiance to the Heavenly Soul Royal Family.
At this point, the Heavenly Soul Empire had become the largest holder of advanced Soul Masters among the three kingdoms of Douluo Continent.
With the help of the "Sun Moon Empire's Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Experience" provided by Liu Yuan, it is believed that their Heavenly Soul Empire will eventually produce a true Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Master.
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So today...
Victory celebration luncheon at the Heavenly Soul Imperial Palace.
The Heavenly Soul Emperor was beaming. He looked at Liu Yuan and Du Busi sitting below him, his gratitude and respect reaching an unparalleled level.
"Liu Yuan, Poison Sect Master, I have never felt so exhilarated in all the years I have ruled the empire."
Emperor Tianhun raised his golden cup, gestured to the two men, and then drank it all in one gulp.
"Now, the Imperial Academy is overflowing with students, and the Soul Guidance Laboratory is brightly lit. Those small countries that once outwardly obeyed me but inwardly defied me are now sending envoys to make amends."
"All these changes are because of Liu Yuan and Poison Undying, you two! You two are truly the pillars of the empire."
Vina sat beside the emperor, having shed the solemnity she displayed before the imperial guards and donned a magnificent court dress. She smiled sweetly at Liu Yuan and said, "Father has indeed been happy these past few days; even his speed in reviewing memorials has increased considerably."
"Liu Yuan, you don't know, but he's been saying in private that your arrival has greatly increased the fortune of our Heavenly Soul Empire!"
Liu Yuan put down his bamboo chopsticks, his expression remaining calm, showing no signs of complacency despite the emperor's praise.
"Your Majesty is too kind. The Heavenly Soul Empire already had a strong foundation; my master and I merely gave it a push."
"Moreover, Shrek's perverse actions are bound to alienate people sooner or later; we are simply going with the flow."
The emperor laughed heartily after hearing this. He looked at Poison Immortal and earnestly suggested, "Poison Sect Master, since everything is progressing steadily, why don't you and Liu Yuan stay in the capital for a while longer?"
"I have already ordered the expansion of the mansion next to Qingfeng Garden, and all the specifications are in accordance with the level of a prince. If Liu Yuanru needs any medicinal herbs or minerals, I will immediately send people to search for them throughout the country."
However, Du Bu Si waved his hand, a look of utter indifference to worldly fame and fortune appearing on his rugged face.
"Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness. But the air in this imperial city is still not as fresh as the air on my mountain stronghold in the Body Sect." Poison Immortal pointed to Liu Yuan beside him.
"What's more, this kid is already level 57, and he's itching to break through."
"For Soul Masters, strength is fundamental. Those formalities are useless to us."
Liu Yuan also nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, I do indeed intend to return to my sect and go into seclusion for a period of time."
"Although Shrek Academy is currently facing setbacks, Xuanzi will definitely be frantically looking for opportunities to break through his limits. I must become stronger before he can react."
Seeing that the two were determined, the emperor could not force them to stay any longer. He just sighed with some regret: "Since that's the case, I can't stop them."
"Vina, after you return with Liu Yuan and the Poison Sect Master, you must take good care of Liu Yuan. If he needs any resources, just use the royal channels; you don't need to report to me."
Vina blushed slightly and nodded solemnly: "Father, rest assured, I understand."
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The next day, Liu Yuan, Du Busi, and Vina set off from the imperial city.
On the way back, since there was no longer the rush they had come from, Du Busi simply used his powerful soul force to envelop the two of them and travel swiftly through the clouds.
Soon, the precipitous mountain gate of the Body Sect came into view.
Liu Yuan landed back on the ground, feeling the familiar mountain breeze. He took a deep breath, turned to Du Busi and said, "Master, I'm going to the secret realm in the back mountain to cultivate in seclusion and try to break through level sixty as soon as possible."
"etc."
Du Busi reached out and stopped Liu Yuan, a mysterious light flashing in his emerald green double pupils.
"Seclusion is a good thing, but before that, there's something else to do. Long Aotian, come here too!"
As Poison Undying shouted, Long Aotian, who had been waiting there, strode forward.
Du Busi swiped his waist, and three white jade boxes gleaming with white light appeared before everyone.
Although there was a seal to isolate it, the flow of soul power around it noticeably accelerated the moment the box was taken out.
"These are the goods we extorted from Yan Shaozhe that day." Du Busi laid out the three boxes in a row.
"I have carefully examined them these past few days. Although Shrek Academy is deceitful, these three soul bones are indeed the best of the best."
He pointed to the box on the far left that emitted a faint purple-gold mist and said, "This one is a 100,000-year-old spirit-type torso bone. Its aura exudes a profound sense of emptiness, making it most suitable as the core for spirit-type and control-type soul masters."
"Liu Yuan, although your double pupils are powerful, your body's capacity to bear them is ultimately limited."
"This torso bone can greatly expand your spiritual consciousness; it is now yours."
Then, he pointed to the box in the middle, which was golden in color and exuded a heavy pressure: "This piece is a 100,000-year-old strength-type left arm bone."
"It's not really suitable for you to absorb this kind of unreasonable explosive power, because your fighting style is more balanced, and the improvement of the mental system is the most cost-effective for you."
"Long Aotian follows the path of extreme attack, and giving him this soul bone will raise his attack power to another level."
"As for the remaining auxiliary element, let's keep it in the sect's treasury for now."
Long Aotian looked at the golden jade box, his eyes burning with unprecedented fervor.
He knelt on one knee, his voice steady: "Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"
Looking at the mental-type torso bone, Liu Yuan could feel his double pupils resonating slightly under the influence of that aura.
This is indeed the reinforcement he urgently needs right now, since the torso bones are the core of all bones and play a decisive role in enhancing the capacity of soul power.
"Thank you, Master," Liu Yuan said, bowing.
"Thank me my foot! We snatched this back; it was originally meant for you younger generations." Poison Undying sat down casually on a nearby boulder, his expression turning serious.
"Absorb right here. This is the heart of the sect, and I will personally protect you."
"Liu Yuan, the energy impact of a 100,000-year-old torso bone is extraordinary. You must use your willpower to suppress its primal beastly nature."
Liu Yuan and Long Aotian exchanged a glance, then sat cross-legged facing each other and each took out their own white jade box.
Liu Yuan reached out and tore open the gold seal on the purple-gold box.
"Buzz—!"
A strange buzzing sound rang out, and a crystal-clear bone, as if carved from amethyst, slowly floated up.
Its body is perfectly rounded, and each vertebra is like a work of art, radiating a captivating spiritual energy.
Liu Yuan took a deep breath, and his double pupils suddenly opened, the purple-gold light reflecting off his soul bone.
He slowly closed his eyes, and with both hands he channeled his soul power, guiding the torso bone closer to his chest.
In an instant, an extremely violent and profound energy, like a flood bursting its banks, rushed into Liu Yuan's meridians.
"bring it on."
Liu Yuan silently shouted in his heart, and in the sea of his mind, the huge phantom sat firmly.
At this moment, within the mountains of the Body Sect, two powerful life auras soared into the sky, foreshadowing a new round of transformation for two even more terrifying geniuses.
(End of chapter)