Chapter 158: Distribution of Immortal Herbs and Spirit Bones

Chapter 158: Distribution of Immortal Herbs and Spirit Bones

After the conclusion of the Spirit Master Tournament, the teams from the Heaven Dou region returned to Heaven Dou City under the protection of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and five hundred elite guards.

Yang Potian had kept the three spirit bones awarded for winning the tournament in his possession, but the specifics of their distribution were kept strictly confidential. He intended to decide the allocation only after returning to the clan headquarters.

The journey back to Heaven Dou City was unusually smooth; not a single adversary dared to challenge the convoy. After all, everyone knew the championship prize included three high-level spirit bones. With three Titled Douluo accompanying the group—Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Poison Douluo—any would-be thief would be courting death.

Upon returning to Heaven Dou City, the teams didn't return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Instead, they headed directly to the royal palace. Emperor Xue Ye, clearly in high spirits, had prepared a grand ceremony within the palace to honor all the participating teams. Heaven Dou Royal Academy had claimed the top two positions in the tournament, a prestigious feat that had never been achieved before.

The Emperor personally conducted the conferment ceremony for all participants, and, as previously promised, the title for the champions of Team Heaven Dou Two was elevated.

However, to everyone's surprise, Emperor Xue Ye didn't merely promote Yang Potian; he directly granted him the noble title of Marquis, bestowing the honorific "Champion Marquis" upon him. In addition to naming Armo Mountain as his fief, the territory extended nearly three hundred kilometers around the mountain. This grant made Yang Potian's fief one of the largest in the Heaven Dou Empire, surpassing even that of many dukedoms and rivaling the size of the Barak Kingdom.

Yang Ping'an was awarded the title of Earl, while all other team members received the rank of Viscount. Each team member was also granted estates near Armo Mountain, making Yang Potian the youngest Marquis, Yang Ping'an the youngest Earl, and Yang Tianyue the youngest Viscount in Heaven Dou's history. Even substitutes Yang Yuxuan and Niu Kui received noble titles as Viscounts.

After the ceremony, Team Heaven Dou Two formally requested graduation from Prince Xue Qinghe. Following some discussion, Xue Qinghe granted their request. However, Yang Tianyue remained officially enrolled as a student, leaving future options open since she was only thirteen years old.

Following their return, the entire group made their way to the clan's base.

In the clan's hidden chamber, a gathering took place, consisting of both elder and younger members. Among the elders were Yang Wudi, Yang Wushuang, Niu Gao, and Poison Douluo. Middle-aged representatives included Yang Zhentian, Niu Jinfeng, and Niu Mang. The younger generation included Yang Potian, Yang Ping'an, Yang Tianyue, Niu Mang, and Dugu Yan. Ye Lingling was not present for this meeting.

Yang Wudi addressed the group with a serious tone. "Today's matter is of great importance and must remain confidential. The consequences of disclosure could be severe."

Once everyone nodded in agreement, Yang Wudi turned to Yang Potian. "Potian, the responsibility falls to you to handle today's affairs."

Yang Potian nodded, producing several items from his spirit storage tool.

First, he retrieved the three spirit bones they'd won in the Spirit Master Tournament. After a moment's thought, he passed the Swift-Footed Left Leg Bone to Yang Ping'an. "Ping'an, you're already a skilled attacker, and this leg bone will further enhance your agility and attack power."

He then handed the Blazing Right Arm Bone to Niu Mang. "Cousin, this bone will complement your strengths well. Though your defense is formidable, your attack needs an extra boost. This right arm bone should strengthen your offensive abilities."

Receiving Yang Potian's blessing, Niu Mang accepted the red-hued arm bone gratefully.

Finally, Yang Potian turned to Yang Tianyue and presented her with the 60,000-year-old Spirit Wisdom Skull. "Tianyue, your talent is outstanding. This spirit skull will further enhance your potential and future development."

Yang Potian then looked toward Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo. With a slight sigh, he retrieved an additional spirit bone from his storage—a rare Eight Spider Lances bone he had obtained from Star Dou Forest. Handing it to Dugu Yan, he explained, "This is an external spirit bone from a 2,000-year-old Face-Drilling Spider, and it carries poison attributes. It should be very compatible with your Jade Phosphor Serpent, greatly enhancing your venomous abilities."

Everyone gasped as they took in the sight of this precious bone, shocked that Yang Potian had possessed a second external spirit bone of such tremendous value. Both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan stared at it, captivated by its allure.

Yang Potian, noticing their intense gazes, chuckled and said to Dugu Bo, "Grandfather Dugu, this spirit bone is a gift for Sister Yan. You're not planning on claiming it, are you?"

Dugu Bo flushed slightly, attempting to hide his embarrassment. "Little monster, do you really think I'd take something meant for my granddaughter? But think carefully about this—you're sure you want to give her something so valuable?"

Yang Potian shook his head. "Among us, Sister Yan is the only poison attribute Spirit Master. None of us could use this spirit bone as effectively as she can."

As everyone started to think that the distribution was complete, Yang Potian continued, "The next items are of utmost importance—they're vital to the survival of our clans. I urge all of you to keep these things absolutely confidential."

With that, he produced several jade boxes, preparing to distribute them among the group. But before he could, his two grandfathers eagerly intercepted them, inspecting each box with great curiosity.

"You little rascal, we knew you were holding out on us!" said Yang Wudi, chuckling.

Yang Potian gave his grandfathers a look of exasperation. "Grandfather, these are for others. You're not seriously planning to take them, are you?"

"No, no, of course not. We just wanted to see what kind of rare treasures you've managed to acquire," Yang Wudi replied, his tone innocent but eager.

The first jade box they opened contained an extraordinary herb topped with a golden fruit that radiated a mysterious power. After examining it, Yang Wudi handed it to Niu Mang. "Niu Mang, this is a Golden Arhat Fruit. Consuming it will significantly strengthen your physique and endow you with the resilience of a true Arhat. This should greatly enhance your defenses."

Opening the second jade box, the two grandfathers found an enormous, blood-red lingzhi mushroom of remarkable quality. Handing it to Yang Ping'an, Yang Wudi explained, "Ping'an, this is a Ninth-Grade Dragon Ganoderma. It's said to have absorbed dragon blood, granting it dragon attributes. This herb is a true gem among lingzhi mushrooms and a rare celestial treasure. It will enhance your physical strength and talent, instilling dragon-like qualities in you."

Yang Wudi continued by opening a jade box, revealing a dark green bamboo shoot that looked rare and extraordinary. Smiling indulgently, he handed the box to Yang Tianyue. "This is the Divine Jade Bamboo Shoot. Tianyue, you already possess great natural talent. Consuming this bamboo shoot will not only enhance your soul power but also strengthen your martial spirit and physical resilience. It's an ideal herb for you."

Finally, Yang Wudi opened the last jade box, which contained a delicate purple flower exuding seven distinct auras. The flower radiated a potent, venomous energy, remarkably similar to that of Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Serpent. Yang Wudi handed the box to Dugu Yan. "This is the Jade Phosphor Seven-Serpent Flower, a supreme-grade poison herb. Consuming it will significantly strengthen your martial spirit, soul power, and toxin levels, potentially evolving your martial spirit into the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor. It's perfectly suited for you."

Dugu Yan received the box with a beaming smile, while Dugu Bo gave Yang Potian a look of mild dissatisfaction. "You little rascal, if you'd brought this out sooner, Yan Yan wouldn't have had to suffer all these years."

Yang Potian shook his head. "This herb is incredibly potent. Not only does it enhance soul power, but it can also evolve one's martial spirit. If Yan Yan had used it earlier, the resulting changes might have attracted too much attention. For her safety, I didn't dare give it to her until now."

Everyone present understood the deeper implications behind Yang Potian's words. In this world, countless Spirit Masters suffered due to martial spirit mutations that left them permanently stunted, like Yu Xiaogang of Heaven Dou's Team One. If someone like him or his allies discovered the transformative effects of such herbs, figures as powerful as Yu Yuanzhen or even Bibi Dong might pursue them relentlessly. For most Spirit Masters, evolving one's martial spirit was a dream beyond price.

Under the careful protection of the clan elders, the four younger recipients began absorbing their spirit bones and herbs. Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang personally guided the herb consumption, visibly reluctant to part with the precious plants.

The absorption of the spirit bones was not without surprises. When Dugu Yan absorbed the Eight Spider Lances, eight spider legs uncontrollably extended from her back, tearing through her clothes and exposing her snow-white skin. Dugu Bo quickly shielded her, retrieving a new set of clothes from his spirit storage tool for her.

Once Dugu Yan had changed, Dugu Bo turned to Yang Potian with a mixture of anger and bemusement. "You little troublemaker! Of all the spirit bones, you chose to give her an external one without explaining the full effects! What were you planning?"

"And now that you've seen my Yan Yan like this, you're responsible for her, you hear?"

Yang Potian was left speechless. "Grandfather Dugu, how is this my fault? You didn't seem to have any complaints when I first gave her the spirit bone."

Dugu Yan quickly pulled Dugu Bo aside, her cheeks flushed. "Grandfather, please don't say that. Potian chose this spirit bone for me with the best intentions."

Dugu Bo huffed, "Fine, I'll let it slide this time, but don't think I won't hold you accountable in the future."

Yang Potian sighed, feeling frustrated by the turn of events. Here he was, trying to help, only to end up in an awkward position. Meanwhile, his mother and both grandfathers looked on, grinning at his predicament with expressions that only deepened his confusion.

It took two full days for the four young clan members to completely absorb both their spirit bones and their herbs, with each of them beginning with the spirit bones before moving on to the herbs for optimal effect.

(End of Chapter)