Harnessing his vast and boundless spiritual energy, akin to an ocean, Lu Yunzhou successfully crafted a set of robes imbued with his energy. With the task complete, he leapt gracefully out of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"You brat, you're finally out. I almost thought you had kicked the bucket in there. Just to be clear, if you died in there, don't expect me to collect your body," came a playful greeting from Dugu Bo, whose face lit up with joy at the sight of Lu Yunzhou.
As he spoke, Dugu Bo couldn't resist teasing the young man.
Hearing this, Lu Yunzhou's mouth twitched uncontrollably. "Old Poison, are you really that eager for my demise?" he retorted with a smile while clenching his right hand into a fist.
As his fist tightened, the sound of crackling joints echoed like the thunderous roars of tigers and leopards. The immense, unfathomable strength of his body cultivator's form erupted from within him, radiating an aura of unrestrained power.
This sudden display of strength transformed Lu Yunzhou in Dugu Bo's eyes into a "primordial beast."
"You... What did you do? Why... Why are you suddenly so terrifying?" Dugu Bo stammered, his pupils shrinking as he instinctively took a step back. A palpable sense of dread crept over him, leaving his body tense and his mind alert.
The oppressive aura emanating from Lu Yunzhou was akin to that of the Star Dou Forest's hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts, such as the Titan Giant Ape or the Azure Sky Bull Python. By comparison, Dugu Bo felt no different from a mere ten-year Wind Baboon—a stark and humbling disparity.
With a dry gulp, Dugu Bo stiffened. His spine tingled as a chill seeped into his very core.
"What did I do?" Lu Yunzhou asked casually, his tone light. "Nothing much—just obtained some opportunities at the bottom of the spring. Why? Old Poison, do you have a problem with that?"
"No... no problem at all," Dugu Bo replied hastily, his face twitching with a forced smile. Joking aside, there was no way he dared voice any objections now.
However, a pang of jealousy gnawed at him. He had spent decades in the Sunset Forest—at least sixty years—yet the only benefit he'd reaped was a slight boost to his cultivation from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Meanwhile, in just three years, Lu Yunzhou had consumed numerous immortal herbs and now emerged with yet another miraculous opportunity from the very place Dugu Bo dared not approach.
Dugu Bo's envy rendered him speechless.
Although Lu Yunzhou had successfully transitioned into a body cultivator, he was still unfamiliar with this newfound strength. Deciding to familiarize himself with it first, he turned to leave.
As he took a step, a thought struck him. Pausing, he turned back to Dugu Bo.
"The opportunities in the Sunset Forest are mine now. Consider these as compensation for you, old man."
With that, Lu Yunzhou retrieved several cultivation manuals and high-grade pills from his storage and tossed them to Dugu Bo before departing.
Watching Lu Yunzhou leave, Dugu Bo stared at the treasures in his hands, his face softening into a satisfied smile.
"This kid knows how to show gratitude," Dugu Bo murmured, nodding approvingly. He sighed wistfully. "If only my granddaughter had a shred of ambition, we could've truly united our families."
Meanwhile, at the former site of Shrek Academy...
"What... What's going on? Shrek Academy? Where is it? How could it just disappear? I was only gone for less than a month!"
Standing amidst the barren land, Tang Hao furrowed his brows. He scanned the area, recognizing the surroundings but finding the academy itself completely gone.
Although the fate of Shrek Academy didn't concern him, his son Tang San's whereabouts were another matter entirely. Ensuring Tang San's safety was of paramount importance.
Confirming that the academy had vanished, Tang Hao expanded his search, scanning the surrounding ten kilometers and beyond. Yet, his efforts yielded nothing.
"Yu Xiaogang, Flender, Zhao Wuji... If anything has happened to my Xiao San, I, Tang Hao, will ensure you all suffer a fate worse than death!" he growled, his fists clenched tightly.
With his son's safety hanging in the balance, Tang Hao rushed toward Heaven Dou City. He needed assistance, and the only person he could think of was his estranged sister, Tang Yuehua, who resided in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As the once-mighty Clear Sky Clan was no longer part of his life, and he had long lost contact with the four single-attribute clans, Tang Hao saw no other option but to seek help from his seemingly insignificant sister.
"Xiao San, you must be safe! You are my only hope for revenge against Spirit Hall!" Tang Hao muttered under his breath, quickening his pace.
The familiar yet indescribable scent in the air tugged painfully at his heart, fueling his resolve as he pressed forward.
Time passed, and Lu Yunzhou gradually mastered his newfound strength. Elsewhere, Qian Renxue stirred awake.
"That was the most restful sleep I've ever had," she murmured, her face glowing with satisfaction as she nestled against Lu Yunzhou.
Hearing this, Lu Yunzhou smiled and replied, "You've spent years undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire, living on edge and burdened with countless responsibilities. It's no wonder you couldn't sleep well before."
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