Chapter 158: Journey to the Extreme North

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Dugu Bo widened his eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly: 

"No wonder the torso soul bone is considered the most precious. The Dragonbone State alone is already an incredible ability, but the fact that it allows multiple uses of the Martial Soul True Body without side effects—this is a divine skill! It's probably second only to the Blue Silver King soul ring that Xiao Li absorbed, which perfectly matched his Martial Soul." 

Wang Li nodded in agreement. The reason he suffered no side effects after absorbing his soul ring was that it came from a soul beast identical to his own Martial Soul. The only drawback was an increase in physical and mental exhaustion. 

By normal standards, the combination of Dugu Yan's soul ring and soul bone was already exceptional. 

A bright smile spread across Dugu Yan's face as she looked at Wang Li and Dugu Bo, her voice sweet with gratitude: 

"It's all thanks to Xiao Li that we could find this soul beast so accurately, and thanks to Grandpa for holding it down so I could land the final blow." 

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's gaze softened with affection. Dugu Yan was his last remaining family, and he naturally wanted to give her the very best. He chuckled and said: 

"Because you're my Yan Yan. Not only did you obtain a powerful soul ring, but you also got a soul bone—this trip has been a complete success. It's about time we head back. Xiao Li, do you have anything else to take care of before we leave?" 

Wang Li shook his head at the question, then smiled slightly and said: 

"There's nothing else I need to do in the Star Luo Empire. But once we return to the Heaven Dou Empire, I need to make a trip to the Extreme North—I've already reached level 80." 

As soon as those words fell, it was as if a bolt of lightning had struck the sky. 

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were completely stunned. 

Dugu Bo took in a sharp breath. 

"Xiao Li, it's only been a little over a year… and you're already an eighty-level Soul Douluo? And you're only seventeen? Are you seriously going to become a Titled Douluo before you turn twenty?" 

"Twenty years old… A twenty-year-old soul master would usually still be in advanced soul master academy, but you're already about to stand at the very top of this continent's power structure!" 

Dugu Yan rushed forward in two quick steps, grabbed Wang Li's face, and pinched it hard. Then she asked: 

"Does this hurt?" 

Wang Li didn't respond. Instead, he smirked, reached out, and pinched her face in return. 

"Does this hurt?" he asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes. 

Dugu Yan nodded, her gaze filled with disbelief. 

"It hurts. This… this isn't a dream! Xiao Li, you're about to become a Soul Douluo!" 

Wang Li's eyes gleamed sharply. 

"All thanks to the battles I've experienced over the past year. That old white-haired man told me to find him when I reach level 90 and evolve my Martial Soul into the Blue Silver Emperor. But now, I think I finally have the qualifications to negotiate with him." 

Dugu Bo gazed at Wang Li deeply. This unnatural cultivation speed was something he had already witnessed multiple times, so while shocking, it was still within his expectations. 

He nodded and said: 

"Very well. We'll change course northward and head to the Extreme North. 

"The glacial plateau in the Extreme North is a place untouched by human civilization. It is rumored to be a soul beast sanctuary, home to powerful creatures unknown to the outside world. 

"That white-haired elder you mentioned… he might be one of them. Regardless of whether he honors his promise or not, with my current strength, I can ensure our safe passage in and out." 

Since Dugu Bo had already made up his mind, the decision was finalized. 

The group quickly cleaned up the battlefield, taking the corpse of the Cang Tian Winged Dragon with them. As a seventy-thousand-year-old dragon-type soul beast, its remains were undoubtedly valuable. 

Without further delay, the three began their journey back. 

Three Days Later 

They returned to Sunset Forest, but instead of stopping at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they continued northward. 

Not long after, they arrived at the Frozen Forest—a vast expanse perpetually covered in snow and ice, teeming with ice-attributed soul beasts. 

This was one of the last human-inhabited regions in the northernmost parts of the continent. 

But as they passed through the Frozen Forest, the temperature plummeted further. 

The climate grew increasingly harsh. 

Before them stretched a world of endless white—the Extreme North.

The glacial plateau of the Extreme North was vast, and as for the so-called Great Snow Mountain, it was unclear which specific peak it referred to. Even Wang Li, much less Dugu Bo, had no idea.

However, that wasn't an issue. Though they couldn't ask locals for directions, they could ask the local beasts. Wang Li had the ability to read memories, so he could always find clues. This approach would be far more efficient than searching through one mountain after another.

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Meanwhile, in the City of Slaughter, the Hell Killing Field!

This was a place resembling an arena, where the stands were packed with spectators. They were shouting fervently, their faces filled with excitement, their eyes glowing with a red hue.

These were the residents of the City of Slaughter. In the outside world, they would be considered nothing but thugs and criminals, nearly all of them deserving of death.

What excited them so much was the battle taking place in the arena. There were no rules in this match, and the only objective was to kill everyone and be the last one standing.

Tang San, sent here by Tang Hao, had already adapted to life in the City of Slaughter. Right now, he was in the arena.

Holding the Haotian Hammer as his main weapon and using various hidden weapons, he was constantly slaying one opponent after another.

In the end, with the Eight Spider Spears on his back, he pierced the bodies of all his enemies, leaving nothing but their skin behind.

A satisfied expression appeared in Tang San's eyes. In his mind, he thought: 

The Eight Spider Spears—when used for justice, they serve justice, but when used for evil, they bring evil.

Everyone here in the City of Slaughter was extremely wicked, and they all had a death sentence awaiting them.

By killing these people and using their souls to strengthen himself, he felt like he was doing a service to the people, avenging deep personal grudges.

There was no mistake in his actions.

He needed their strength, and when the time came to overthrow the evil Spirit Hall, these people would share in that victory. Since they were guilty, he was helping them atone for their sins.

What Tang San didn't realize was that he was becoming more brutal, more murderous, and more twisted.

The City of Slaughter was originally a legacy of the Asura God, a pure place of carnage. But due to interference from the Rakshasa God, it had become filthy, degenerate, and corrupted the hearts of men, amplifying human desires.

At this moment, Tang San lacked a head soul bone and hadn't taken the Wangchuan Elixir, so his spiritual power was only mediocre. He didn't even have the Blue Silver Domain to help keep his mind clear.

In the City of Slaughter, he was inevitably affected by the environment, and the evil within his heart was magnified endlessly.

Once, he only devoured soul beasts to cultivate, but now he had crossed the line and begun devouring humans for strength.

The desires of the human heart were like rolling stones on a mountain—once they began to fall, they could only head toward the abyss.

At this point, Tang San even found pleasure in it, not feeling like there was anything wrong with him. In the City of Slaughter, he felt an unparalleled sense of freedom, and his soul power grew exponentially—proof that this was the right path.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuan, who had arrived earlier, was watching Tang San closely.

"This Tang San—he's the enemy of my teacher, Tang Hao's son. Truly wicked, but undoubtedly powerful," she thought.

"The Hell Road is perilous and unpredictable. Perhaps I can have him explore the way for me. After I escape safely, I'll offer him up to my teacher."

She relished in the thought of the pleasure yet to come, knowing that Tang San would be the one to bring it.

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(End of Chapter)