Chapter 139: Ye Hao is My Son

"The two great empires even keep soul beasts. Compared to them, those few creatures Ye Hao has are just little cats. He's merely a Soul King, keeping one or two soul beasts just for relaxation."

"Nana, I have to say, as the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, how can you act so recklessly?"

Hearing Bibi Dong's reprimand, Hu Liena forced a bitter smile and shook her head. "Teacher, those are not just ordinary soul beasts. Two of them are hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, and one has already surpassed that limit. It is said to be… a divine beast."

"Only hundred-thousand-year…" Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned before her eyes gleamed with interest.

"Nana, you're not lying to me, are you? Ye Hao is just a Soul King. How could he possibly keep two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, let alone one that has exceeded that age?" Bibi Dong found it hard to believe.

At this moment, Bibi Dong's interest in Ye Hao grew even stronger.

After all, hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were not something just anyone could encounter on the continent.

Take the two great emperor soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest, for example—the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python. Together, their combat power far exceeded that of multiple Titled Douluo. Even with a direct assault, they might not be taken down.

To survive for so many years, every soul beast that reached a hundred thousand years was anything but ordinary.

Except for Xiao Wu!

On the other hand, Ye Hao, this mere thirteen-year-old boy who shared the same twin martial souls as her, had first ventured into the Star Dou Forest alone to capture the Titan Giant Ape and then managed to retreat unscathed.

And now, according to Hu Liena, he possessed three soul beasts—two of them at the hundred-thousand-year level, and one even beyond that.

Bibi Dong fell into deep thought. It had to be due to the "Death God's Heart", which had previously trapped the Titan Giant Ape. Yes, that must be it.

"Ye Hao… quite an interesting little fellow. Now I'm really looking forward to meeting you." Bibi Dong murmured, her lips curling into a slight smile.

Then, turning to Hu Liena, she asked with interest, "Nana, can you identify what species those three soul beasts are?"

Hu Liena shivered involuntarily as she recalled being bound by the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor's web and that damned dog—it was definitely bad news.

"Teacher, Ye Hao has a little red dog, but its age has long surpassed a hundred thousand years. As for exactly how many years, I once asked it, but it simply said… even it couldn't remember."

Bibi Dong's lips twitched. In a vast continent filled with wonders, how could there be a soul beast that had forgotten its own age?

"What about the other two?" she continued to ask.

"As for the other two…" Hu Liena wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. "Teacher, you won't find them unfamiliar. They are the same as your twin martial souls—the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor. They even have names: one is called Zhu Zhu (Spidey), and the other Zhu Er—a male and a female."

Bibi Dong: "..."

Clearly, she was so shocked that she didn't even want to speak.

Ye Hao was truly favored by the heavens. It was one thing to encounter two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, but the most absurd part was that they corresponded precisely to his twin martial souls—the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.

This was simply… unbelievable.

Back then, Bibi Dong had personally hunted a hundred-thousand-year Death Spider Emperor, and it had dropped two soul bones, one for the left arm and one for the right.

Now, however, Ye Hao seemed to be the true chosen one.

Unconsciously, a fiery light ignited in Bibi Dong's eyes.

After all, her second martial soul still lacked two crucial soul rings.

And Ye Hao just so happened to have two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts by his side…

However, on second thought, those three soul beasts belonged to Ye Hao. Although Ye Hao had joined Spirit Hall, and she, as the Pope, wielded immense power, she could not directly threaten him into giving them up.

A smirk formed at the corner of Bibi Dong's lips. Why not approach this differently?

Not only Snake Spear Douluo and Blood Thorn Douluo, but even Qian Daoliu had been misled…

A flash of brilliance crossed Bibi Dong's eyes.

She had a plan.

Since misunderstandings had already formed, why not take advantage of them? If things continued as they were, unnecessary trouble would arise. Instead, it was better to embrace the misunderstanding.

And what better way than to accept Ye Hao as her son?

For one, Ye Hao looked strikingly similar to her—even his martial souls were identical.

For another, the temptation of those three soul beasts was simply too great, and her second martial soul urgently needed additional rings—preferably both over a hundred thousand years old.

As for the Titan Giant Ape locked in the Elder's Hall, Bibi Dong wouldn't even consider it.

After all, that was her daughter's soul beast.

Not to mention, Qian Daoliu was keeping a strict watch over it, making his stance clear.

Since even Qian Daoliu misunderstood the situation, she might as well go along with it.

With her mind made up, Bibi Dong smiled gently.

"Nana, you are right. Ye Hao is indeed my… son."

As soon as Bibi Dong finished speaking, Hu Liena gasped audibly, her breath hitching in shock.

Sure enough, the Grand Worshipper was right—this was explosive news!

Bibi Dong chuckled slightly. "That child doesn't yet know that I am his mother. I had originally planned to let him train on his own. The reason I sent you to Heaven Dou City was to observe how he was doing. Now it seems, he's doing quite well—and he even, by coincidence, reunited with his sister."

"Now that things have come to this, there is no need to hide anymore. Nana, you have worked hard on this journey."

"If there's nothing else, you may return for now and focus on preparing for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. I have high hopes for you all."

After giving a respectful bow, Hu Liena turned to leave.

Just as she reached the door, she suddenly paused, turned back, and said,

"Teacher, there's one more thing I almost forgot to tell you."

"What is it?" Bibi Dong asked casually.

"It's about Ye Hao… no, I should say… Young Master Ye."

Hu Liena said, "Young Master Ye is not only a twin martial soul wielder, but he also possesses an external soul bone—Six-Winged Purple Light Wings, exactly the same as yours, Teacher. It was obtained from a thousand-year-old Purple-Winged Demon Spider."

After saying this, Hu Liena closed the door and left.

Bibi Dong stood frozen in place.

She had always believed that she was already exceptionally gifted, but now it seemed Ye Hao was even more blessed by the heavens.

Not only did he have an external soul bone, but it was identical to hers!

At this moment, Bibi Dong could only let out a helpless smile, shaking her head in disbelief.

"My son truly is extraordinary."

Meanwhile, in Heaven Dou City.

The entire city was bustling with festivity. Every household was decorated with lanterns and banners, and the streets were lively and crowded.

Today marked the opening ceremony of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. A massive crowd gathered in the streets, stretching as far as the eye could see.

In the Heaven Dou competition zone, teams from all over had begun arriving. The preliminary rounds would determine the top five teams, who would then undergo another selection process. This round would be a one-on-one battle format, with the final winning teams representing the Heaven Dou Empire in the ultimate knockout tournament held by Spirit Hall—where the real battle for the championship would begin.

To accommodate this grand event, the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, located in the heart of Heaven Dou City, had even undergone expansion to host the matches.

On the busy streets, the Emperor Team from Heaven Dou Royal Academy strolled along, observing their surroundings. Their destination was the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, where the preliminary battles were about to begin.

Since their team belonged to the prestigious Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they were exempt from the early rounds. Instead, they only needed to wait until the final qualifying teams were selected, after which they would proceed directly to Heaven Dou City.

With no matches scheduled for them today, the Emperor Team decided to enter the city and spectate the first day's battles.

After all, among these competing teams, some would be their future rivals, so gathering intel in advance was a wise move.

Just then, a group of men and women dressed in fiery red outfits passed by.

They were all exceptionally good-looking, but one particular girl stood out—a fiery, curvaceous beauty in red, who immediately caught the attention of many passersby.

Shortly after, another group of female competitors dressed in blue team uniforms walked by.

Their graceful and alluring figures, paired with their lively and playful demeanor, made them resemble a group of enchanting spirits. Their cheerful laughter filled the streets, and the sight of them made the male onlookers gulp uncontrollably.

Following behind them were several other teams, all of whom were participants in the tournament, representing prestigious academies from across the continent.

"Blazing Academy, Divine Wind Academy, Thunderclap Academy, Tianshui Academy…"

Yu Tianheng stood among the crowd, glancing at the teams walking by.

Among them, he recognized several familiar faces, particularly the captain of Thunderclap Academy, Yu Tianxin, who was none other than his own brother.

Both of them hailed from one of the Top Three Clans, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Despite being brothers, a clear gap existed between them—Yu Tianheng was the designated heir, while Yu Tianxin was not.

Naturally, this led to a fierce rivalry between them.

"This year's tournament is way more intense than I expected…"

Dugu Yan sighed, feeling the weight of competition.

Ning Rongrong smiled confidently, "Sister Yan, you need to have more faith in yourself! My Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's support is no joke. Besides, we have Brother Hao with us! With him here, the championship is ours for sure! Hahaha—"

The group: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing asked, "Where is Brother Hao? Wasn't he supposed to meet us at this time?"

Ye Lingling responded indifferently, "I bet he overslept."

Suddenly, Shi Mo pointed ahead, exclaiming, "Look over there!"

Following Shi Mo's gaze, they spotted Ye Hao walking calmly through the streets.

Beside him was a mysterious black-haired girl.

She was an absolute beauty—her features flawless, her presence naturally elegant. However, she exuded an icy demeanor, rarely showing emotion.

She wore a black-and-purple dress, and her long, silky black-purple hair cascaded down her back.

With each step she took, an intoxicating aura surrounded her, leaving countless men entranced as they passed by.

The surrounding men were completely captivated, their eyes fixed on the girl beside Ye Hao, unable to look away.

Seeing this, the onlookers' jealousy surged—if looks could kill, Ye Hao would have been challenged to a duel on the spot!

Even within the Emperor Team, everyone was momentarily stunned.

Dugu Yan's expression twisted in frustration.

She grabbed Yu Tianheng's side fiercely, twisting his skin in a full 360-degree motion.

Yu Tianheng let out a sharp inhale of pain, his eyes filled with an apologetic look as he glanced at Dugu Yan.

Ye Hao and the mysterious girl soon approached the Emperor Team.

Seeing their entranced expressions, Ye Hao coughed lightly to snap them back to reality.

"Everyone, this is Zhu 'Er. She's my friend."

He introduced her formally and seriously.