After reorganizing the soul power within his body and significantly enhancing his strength, Jun Tianlin prepared to return to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan.
At that moment, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm reminded him, "Xiaotian, take the flesh of the Behemoth with you. Its meat is highly effective for body refinement. It might not be very useful to you now, but your clan's disciples can benefit from it."
Jun Tianlin was taken aback. "Brother Tianmeng, aren't you and this Behemoth both soul beasts? Isn't it enough to kill it? You also want to desecrate its body and turn it into food for humans?"
"What's the issue? In our soul beast world, it's common for stronger soul beasts to consume weaker ones," Tianmeng Ice Silkworm replied, frowning. "Xiaotian, although your strength improves daily, your mindset seems a bit behind."
[TL:honestly after getting the 1 million spirit ring he became a idiot who don't use his brain]
"What do you mean?" Jun Tianlin asked, puzzled.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm shook his head. "Nothing, just thinking of other solutions. This won't work."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm often spoke in half-sentences, a habit likely picked up from Ning Fengzhi. Jun Tianlin didn't press further, stepped forward, stored the Behemoth's body in his soul guide, and then flew away from Fierce Wind Valley.
Upon seeing Jun Tianlin return, Chen Xin finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been sleepless these past days, his eyes never leaving the talisman in his hand.
Gu Rong frequently teased him for being overly anxious, suggesting that while he let Jun Tianlin forge his own path, he himself couldn't eat, drink, or sleep due to worry.
"Little monster, you must have gone to obtain your sixth soul ring these past days, and you did it so secretly, running off without informing anyone. Why don't you show us what you've gained?" Dugu Bo asked with interest.
"Old monster, I'll show you now, but brace yourself and don't be frightened," Jun Tianlin warned, summoning the Demon Sword.
Previously, his configuration of one yellow, two purple, and two black spirit rings was already unique. When the sixth red spirit ring appeared, everyone was stunned.
Although they had seen Jun Tianlin's million-year spirit ring before, it had been obtained through the sacrifice of a spirit beast. This 100,000-year spirit ring, however, was likely hunted by Jun Tianlin himself, carrying a completely different significance. Regardless of how weak a 100,000-year spirit beast is, its true strength isn't inferior to that of a Titled Douluo. An ancient species like the Titan Giant Ape, even if it has just reached the 100,000-year mark, is formidable enough to rival a Titled Douluo above level 95.
Could Jun Tianlin truly bridge such a vast gap?
It wasn't until Jun Tianlin explained the entire process that everyone understood. Chen Xin felt even more relieved. "Impressive, Xiaotian. You managed to use the 100,000-year heavenly tribulation to hunt a 100,000-year soul beast. Among us, perhaps only Fengzhi possesses such wisdom."
From the strategic layout in Fierce Wind Valley to the tactics employed in the Star Dou Great Forest, culminating in using the thunder tribulation to slay the soul beast, everyone saw traces of both Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi in Jun Tianlin.
Being scrutinized by a group of esteemed elders made Jun Tianlin slightly embarrassed, but he remained focused. He opened the soul guide at his waist and produced a glowing soul bone.
"Master, Uncle Ning, esteemed elders, behold the soul bone I acquired from hunting the 100,000-year soul beast—the trunk bone of the Earth Behemoth."
"A trunk bone!" Ning Fengzhi and the others were astounded. Jun Tianlin's luck was extraordinary, obtaining the most precious trunk bone.
Only Chen Xin expressed dissatisfaction. "Xiaotian, since you've already absorbed the 100,000-year soul ring of the Behemoth, why haven't you absorbed this soul bone as well? Don't you understand the principle that possessing a treasure can invite trouble? If someone discovers it during your return, you could be targeted."
"That's because I didn't intend to absorb this soul bone," Jun Tianlin replied, handing the soul bone to Chen Xin. "Master, I hope you will absorb this soul bone."
"What did you say?" Chen Xin was immediately angered. "Master, don't do that. The soul rings and soul bones from the same soul beast can only maximize their effect when absorbed by the same person. I taught you this long ago. Moreover, this soul bone originates from an ancient beast like the Behemoth, and its earth attribute energy is highly concentrated, making it very suitable for you. You must not ignore such an opportunity out of filial piety."
"My potential in this life has reached its limit. Even if I absorb this soul bone, breaking through again would be challenging. But you are different. Your future is brighter."
After venting his anger, Chen Xin began to persuade him earnestly. Even Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, Yin Yang, and Gu Rong sided with him this time.
Jun Tianlin listened quietly and then said, "I am well aware of how much this soul bone can aid me, but compared to my future achievements, I hope my family remains safe."
Hearing Jun Tianlin's words, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly. "What do you mean? Will we encounter any accidents?"
As expected, Ning Fengzhi was the first to grasp the situation. Jun Tianlin nodded. "Yes, Uncle Ning, esteemed elders, I mentioned that my million-year-old skull possesses a soul skill called 'predicting the future.' Not long ago, I used this skill to foresee the clan's future."
"But what I saw was the clan being annihilated by countless black-clothed men. Thousands of disciples were slaughtered, and Master fought until his arm was broken to barely save the last spark."
Jun Tianlin intended to emphasize the original novel's plot and inform Ning Fengzhi and the others that the soul hunting operation was imminent, necessitating early preparation.
"What did you say?" Ning Fengzhi lost his composure, his usual wisdom and calmness vanishing.
After all, how could he remain calm after hearing about the clan's potential destruction?
Jun Tianlin continued, "In the vision, there were several Titled Douluo. Their martial spirits included Golden Crocodile, Snake Spear, Thorny Porpoise, Flame Eagle, and Bloodthirsty Demon Bear. The strongest among them was the Titled Douluo with the Crocodile martial spirit. He even possessed a 100,000-year spirit ring."
"Golden Crocodile Douluo!" Chen Xin exclaimed. Although he wasn't familiar with him, he had heard that he was older than his father.
At this point, everyone believed Jun Tianlin. The others might have known about Golden Crocodile Douluo, but Jun Tianlin theoretically couldn't have known about his existence. He could only have seen this through his future prediction ability.
"Martial Spirit Hall!" Gu Rong gritted his teeth. All the individuals Jun Tianlin mentioned were from the Martial Spirit Hall. Who else could have destroyed the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan?
"But why would Golden Crocodile come? Hasn't he been retired for decades?" Yin Yang also looked grim. When his martial spirit awakened, Golden Crocodile was already a renowned Titled Douluo. At that time, he admired and revered Golden Crocodile.
"It's because of me!" Dugu Bo sighed. He had been too high-profile back then, flaunting the Snow Swan Kiss. The Spirit Hall likely deduced that to counteract the poison amplified by the Snow Swan Kiss, at least a Titled Douluo above level 97 was needed.
The Spirit Hall wasn't aware of Chen Xin's breakthrough, so the Golden Crocodile must be targeting him. This was to prevent him from going berserk and using the Snow Swan Kiss to perish alongside the attackers after the clan's destruction.
The Golden Crocodile aimed to eliminate him in one strike. To be honest, Dugu Bo wasn't confident he could survive a single move from Golden Crocodile Douluo.
The atmosphere in the entire Seven Treasures Hall became somber. Fortunately, Jun Tianlin possessed the soul skill to predict the future; otherwise, they would have been caught off guard.
Jun Tianlin seized the moment and said, "Therefore, Master, you must absorb this soul bone. No matter how great my potential is, how many levels can I reach when the Spirit Hall acts? If you give me another ten years, I dare to storm the Spirit Hall and fight my way in and out. Unfortunately, it's too late now. Perhaps I can handle ordinary Titled Douluo later, but facing a Super Douluo with a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone, only you, who have also absorbed a 100,000-year soul bone, can contend with him. You are our clan's strongest combat force."
"Please forgive me for morally pressuring you this time. For everyone's safety, you must not lose the battle then. Once you're defeated, it will spell disaster for the entire clan."
Jun Tianlin handed over the soul bone again, and with it came an immense pressure, about to descend upon Chen Xin's shoulders.
"Uncle Jian, accept it. Xiaotian is right. No matter how great his potential is, he still needs time to grow. Until then, we must possess sufficient strength to protect him," Ning Fengzhi also urged. "We can still find another 100,000-year soul bone, but if our family is gone, no amount of soul bones can replace it."
Hearing this, Chen Xin no longer hesitated and reached out to take the soul bone. "Alright, in that case, let's confront the Spirit Hall."