Yang Yunhai's eyes flashed as he exhaled softly.
"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!"
"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear? What kind of soul beast is that? Very powerful?" Dugu Bo immediately asked.
Yang Yunhai nodded. "It's a top-tier power-type soul beast with an attribute close to Ultimate Metal. Its offense and defense are unparalleled. The claws of this soul beast are terrifying. It's said they can rip apart a giant dragon with bare hands. Its attack power is extremely fierce. With 10,000 years of cultivation, it can fight against a Titled Douluo."
"So exaggerated?!" Dugu Bo was stunned.
The two girls also widened their eyes in surprise.
"According to the records, that's how it's described. I don't know if it's exaggerated." Yang Yunhai shook his head. "Also, the one in front of us shouldn't be a pure-blooded Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. Records say their fur and claws are dark-gold, but this one is crimson-gold. It even has some scales on its face, which should mean it has a trace of dragon bloodline, making it a close relative of the true species."
'Looking at those claws, it should at least be a close kin of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear… but honestly, I'm not completely sure.'
"Could it be an even stronger mutated variant?" Dugu Bo blurted. "With dragon bloodline, shouldn't it be even stronger than the original?"
"That I really don't know." Yang Yunhai admitted. "Between a Behemoth bloodline and a True Dragon bloodline, which one is stronger… I can't say."
"Who cares? Since it fits, then we'll take it!" Dugu Bo raised his chin slightly. "Xiao Hai, what's its approximate cultivation?"
"Judging by the leaking soul power, about 2,500 years." Yang Yunhai replied. "But its height is nearly 5 meters, much larger than the norm. And its battle strength is not low. Beside it lies a 7,000-year Armored Beast, which it seems to have just killed."
'Otherwise, I wouldn't dare guess it's at least a close relative of a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear…'
"That's actually impressive!" Dugu Bo was surprised. "An Armored Beast is already a top-tier power-type soul beast."
He nodded slightly, then smirked. "A mere thousand-year beast. Watch as your grandpa finishes it."
He tapped his foot and leapt forward.
The three quickly followed, only to see two milky-white beams burst out midair.
From a distance, the massive crimson bear was frozen in place—completely petrified.
'I thought you were going to fight it head-on. Didn't expect you to just throw out your ultimate move.' Yang Yunhai's mouth twitched. 'But… this does save trouble.'
In their sight, Dugu Bo unleashed a cloud of poison that enveloped the bear. The next moment, he dropped down, fist smashing its skull.
Then a second punch, a third, a fourth… in just moments, the bear's massive body was driven into a deep pit.
A mere thousand-year beast, under the evolved 10,000 year soul bone skill, was locked down tight.
It couldn't even resist—just a complete punching bag!
Soon the petrification faded. The bear was beaten half to death, barely breathing in the pit, bleeding from its orifices, poison coursing deep.
Dugu Bo stood at the pit edge, glanced down, then turned and nodded. "It's ready."
Yang Yunhai led the girls closer. He couldn't help but marvel. 'Those claws… thicker than my thighs.'
"Alright, Zhuqing, it's your turn." Dugu Bo's voice came.
"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded, drew her dagger, and leapt to the bear's neck.
At that moment, the giant bear's eyes snapped open, blood-red like lanterns, glaring at Zhu Zhuqing. Its body trembled violently.
She froze, instinctively tensing.
"Don't be afraid. It's nothing more than a last gasp." Dugu Bo's eyes flicked toward its trembling right paw, which couldn't even lift. "It's just a dying struggle. Finish it quickly."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing didn't hesitate. She stabbed the dagger into its eye socket and twisted.
With a thud, the massive paw fell to the ground. The giant bear went silent. A single purple soul ring rose.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing sat cross-legged atop its neck and began drawing in the ring.
Yang Yunhai quickly pulled out a porcelain bottle and sprinkled powder around.
"Xiao Hai, what are you doing?" Dugu Bo asked.
"I'm worried its parents might still be alive." Yang Yunhai said while circling the pit with powder.
'If a 2,500-year-old can kill a 7,000-year Armored Beast so easily, then what level must its parents be? 10,000 years? 50,000 years? That would be terrifying.'
Dugu Bo's heart skipped, though his face stayed calm. He nodded. "Xiao Hai, thoughtful as always." He too poured powder on the other side.
But halfway through, Zhu Zhuqing's body shook violently. Veins bulged on her forehead, her face flushed, her right palm glowing crimson-gold. The light wasn't dazzling, but in the dim forest shadows it looked blinding.
Dugu Bo, Yang Yunhai, and Dugu Yan all turned at once.
"What's happening to Zhuqing?" Dugu Yan's face paled.
"Could it be…?" Dugu Bo and Yang Yunhai exchanged looks, each guessing the same.
Yang Yunhai's face showed surprise, but inside his heart tightened with caution.
Dugu Bo, after a brief shock, nodded slowly with a smile. "Zhuqing's luck… is enviable indeed."
'But she still has to hold on.' Yang Yunhai exhaled, eyes serious.
Dugu Bo also grew solemn. He and Yang Yunhai finished pouring powder, then stood guard silently.
Dugu Yan realized what was happening and quietly stayed back.
Zhu Zhuqing's body convulsed harder, especially her right arm, which swung uncontrollably and swelled a full size larger.
'I have to endure this!' She clenched her teeth, fighting against the burning in her palm. She knew this was both a crisis and a great chance. If she succeeded, her combat strength would leap forward.
'That way, I can help Yun more. I won't be useless like back in Suotuo City, where I couldn't even contribute in a single team battle.'
'Zhuqing, hold on…' Yang Yunhai and Yiner both prayed silently.
Time ticked on. After two quarters of an hour, the crimson-gold glow in her palm finally faded. Her pale complexion returned to rosy, her breathing calmed.
Outside the pit, everyone sighed in relief, smiles blooming.
Dugu Bo turned, eyes gleaming. "If I'm not wrong, that's an external soul bone in her hand."
Only external soul bones fuse during soul ring absorption. Normal limb bones drop separately.
He nodded again. "With this, Zhuqing need never worry about her attack power again. This was the bear's strongest weapon. Just look at the wounds on that Armored Beast—it tore through its armor with ease. Once Zhuqing's cultivation rises and the soul bone evolves, her attack power will be frightening."
Yang Yunhai smiled. "All thanks to Grandfather Dugu's support."
(End of Chapter)
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