Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Yang Ping'an held Shui Bing'er tightly, not wanting to let go at all, as if the girl in front of him was his only partner and his only attachment in this life.

It was unclear how much time had passed before the two slowly separated. Shui Bing'er's face seemed more lingering than ever before, and more alluring than ever before.

Yang Ping'an seemed very remorseful: "Bing'er, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made you worry so much. I won't make you worry anymore."

Shui Bing'er lay tightly in Yang Ping'an's arms, seemingly enjoying this moment of tenderness.

"Ping An, promise me you won't take such risks again. I'm really afraid something will happen to you."

Yang Ping'an stroked Shui Bing'er's hair, his tone incredibly gentle: "Bing'er, don't worry, no one in this world can hurt me anymore, and no one can stop us from being together."

Shui Bing'er seemed a little puzzled: "Ping An, what's going on with all these rumors outside? No matter what the news is, it seems to say that you have already perished."

Yang Ping'an thought about it carefully and finally recounted the entire process of the battle, including his battle with Tang Chen, Bibi Dong's sneak attack, and even his faked death.

After hearing this, Shui Bing'er was surprised: "Ping An, if what you're saying is true, Tang Chen is already dead, and Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong are both seriously injured, then doesn't that mean the war will probably get more and more intense?"

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "That's right. I think the two great empires are probably preparing to counterattack. They are currently severely lacking in soul masters. Even if their high-end strength is roughly on par with the Spirit Empire, the gap in ordinary soul masters is too great. I'm afraid that both the Clear Sky Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire will make big moves next."

Shui Bing'er was a little puzzled: "Is there a problem? Our Four Elements Academy is thousands of kilometers away from Tiandou City, and even farther from the battlefield."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but sigh: "Although you are now hiding near the far north, I'm afraid you can't suppress the ambitions and madness of the two great empires."

"If I'm not mistaken, all the advanced soul master academies near Heaven Dou City have been recruited by the Heaven Dou Empire. All the teachers and students have joined the Heaven Dou Empire. The Star Luo Empire is probably doing the same. The two empires will likely gather all their soul master forces and use all their resources to launch this unprecedented war. At that time, I'm afraid no one will be able to avoid it."

Shui Bing'er seemed a little worried: "Will they come to our Four Elements Academy again? I'm afraid neither side will easily let us leave the battlefield."

Yang Ping'an smiled and said, "Silly girl, what are you worried about? I've already spoken to the Spirit Empire. I've already met with my master. With my master, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and my uncle, Ghost Douluo, handling things, the Spirit Empire won't bother the Four Elements anymore."

"As for the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, the strongest in the Heaven Dou Empire is Tang Xiao, who is at level 97. You and Feng Xiaotian, along with the other three, all have combat power at the Title Douluo level. Dealing with Tang Xiao shouldn't be a problem, especially since you should be close to reaching the Title Douluo level, right?"

Shui Bing'er nodded: "I'm already level 89, and I should be able to reach the Title Douluo level in at most a year."

Yang Ping'an thought carefully for a moment, then took out a number of lead boxes from his body: "A year is too long. You'd better reach the Title Douluo level as soon as possible, otherwise I'm afraid you will face unknown dangers."

"These are the soul bones I've collected over the years. Although none of them are 100,000-year-old, they are all top-tier soul bones, at least 10,000 years old."

"Especially since this head bone is 80,000 years old and has the lightning attribute, it should be of some help to you."

Shui Bing'er was also surprised to see the pile of soul bones in front of her. She knew that soul bones were known as treasures of the Blood River in the world of soul masters. She never expected that Yang Ping'an would have so many soul bones.

"Ping An, I think the energy of this head soul bone is frighteningly high. It's probably no weaker than an ordinary 100,000-year soul bone."

Yang Ping'an nodded: "This should be the inherited soul bone of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. I took it from Yu Yuanzhen when I was seeking revenge on Yu Luomian. It should be considered the best of the best, and it is also a top-grade dragon attribute soul bone. It has a certain compatibility with your Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, and it should be of some help to you."

Shui Bing'er seemed to know the value of these things: "Ping An, what about you? This soul bone is so good, why don't you absorb it yourself?"

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but laugh and said, "Silly girl, you know I have a second martial soul. I now have soul bones all over my body, otherwise I wouldn't have reached level ninety-nine so quickly."

"Furthermore, lightning and water attributes have a certain compatibility, so absorbing this soul bone might make your Ice Phoenix even stronger."

Shui Bing'er didn't dwell on it too much and put away the 80,000-year-old head bone.

But then she seemed to suddenly remember something: "Ping An, are you leaving again? Are you going to do something dangerous again?"

Yang Ping'an sighed: "Bing'er, I'm really sorry, I have some things to take care of and may need to go out alone."

Shui Bing'er quickly said, "I won't allow you to go to any dangerous places. If it's really necessary, I'll go with you. That way, we can look after each other."

Yang Ping'an's face showed a hint of helplessness: "Bing'er, the place I'm going to this time is quite special, and only I can enter it. Wait for me at the Elemental Academy, and I will find a way to get back as soon as possible."

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For the next few days, Yang Ping'an stayed in Shui Bing'er's room and didn't go anywhere. Besides watching her absorb the soul bone, he also gave her a lot of trinkets he had brought back from the Sun Moon Continent.

There are all sorts of soul tools here, whether they are for everyday use or some soul tool weapons, and even some soul tool cannons.

Shui Bing'er was pleasantly surprised, as if she had stumbled upon a new world.

That day, when Yang Ping'an was alone in his room, the door suddenly opened, and there came Feng Xiaotian and his two companions.

Yang Ping'an was also conflicted for a while, but finally decided to meet with them. Although the news that he was alive was top secret, if it got out, it might attract the attention of the Spirit Empire, especially since he was about to leave.

Feng Xiaotian and the other two were pleasantly surprised to see Yang Ping'an: "Brother Yang, you are quite the surprise. We didn't expect that with so many rumors circulating outside, you would be so relaxed in the Elemental Academy."

A smile appeared on Yang Ping'an's face.

"Brother Feng, Brother Wushuang, Sister Huowu, I'm really sorry, I have something to take care of, so I have to keep it a secret from everyone."

Feng Xiaotian seemed unusually excited: "I know you have important matters to attend to, Brother Yang, but now that we're at the Elemental Academy, we brothers should have a proper get-together, otherwise Sister Huowu will scold me."

After making some preparations, the five of them gathered at Shui Bing'er's small villa. Everyone drank and chatted happily, raising their glasses and drinking non-stop. Even Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu, the two girls, held two small wine glasses, showing none of their usual reserve.

Yang Ping'an said jokingly, "Brother Wushuang, Brother Feng and I have already found our sweethearts, so why are you still single? Are your standards too high?"

Upon hearing Yang Ping'an's words, Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er blushed deeply, while Huo Wushuang remained unconcerned: "Brother Yang, what are you saying? Shouldn't all Soul Masters strive to cultivate diligently? You're already a level 99 Limit Douluo, while I haven't even reached the Title Douluo level yet. I should still focus on cultivation."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but chuckle: "Brother Wushuang, you're mistaken. Look at Brother Feng, he's also diligently cultivating, and he's won the heart of a beauty, hasn't he? Besides, the Four Elemental Academies are all together now, and there are plenty of girls at Tianshui Academy. Surely you don't dislike any of them?"

Huo Wushuang blushed upon hearing this, as if she had encountered something difficult to say.

Feng Xiaotian, standing to the side, joked, "Brother Yang, don't underestimate Brother Wushuang. When the academy was being moved a while ago, this guy was very attentive to Xue Wu from Tianshui Academy. The two seem to be getting along very well lately."

Huo Wushuang blushed and quickly interrupted, "Brother Feng, please don't talk nonsense. It's just that there are too many girls at Tianshui Academy, and I'm helping them with some chores. If you say it like that, people will easily misunderstand."

Yang Ping'an was also taken aback. He had seen Xue Wu a few times and even fought against her in the Soul Master Competition. She was indeed very beautiful, but her attire and personality were somewhat like a boy's. She was especially fierce when fighting souls, and even formed a martial soul fusion skill with Shui Bing'er.

Feng Xiaotian seemed to get more and more excited as he spoke, making Huo Wushuang look extremely embarrassed. Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er covered their mouths and chuckled, and the scene was filled with laughter.

After a few drinks, the group seemed a little tipsy. Since they had been reunited after a long time, they drank heartily without using their soul power to counteract the effects of the alcohol.

Feng Xiaotian seemed a little conflicted: "Brother Yang, I heard you're going out again. Where are you planning to go this time? Let's go on another training trip together."

Yang Ping'an raised his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp: "Brother Feng, the place I'm going to this time is rather special, so I'm afraid you guys won't be able to go. Besides, there are so many things going on at the Elemental Academy right now, so I'm afraid the rest of you can't leave either."

Feng Xiaotian sighed and downed his drink in one gulp: "Brother Yang is right. I've been dealing with all sorts of things within the academy lately, so I haven't been able to focus on cultivation like I did on Seagod Island. I'm planning to go into seclusion soon and try to break through to the Title Douluo level as soon as possible."

Yang Ping'an thought for a moment before speaking: "Brother Feng, Brother Wushuang, you have both been to Seagod Island, so you should know that there are gods in this world. For a Soul Master, reaching the Title Douluo level is just the starting point; becoming a god at level 100 is the true end."

Feng Xiaotian asked in surprise, "Brother Yang, is it possible for us Soul Masters to reach level 100 through normal cultivation? Is the divine inheritance really real?"

Yang Ping'an patted Feng Xiaotian on the shoulder: "Brother Feng, it is absolutely possible to become a god at level 100. Tens of thousands of years ago, the Sea God and the Angel God reached level 100 through cultivation and left behind an immortal legend in the Soul Master world."

"This is a brilliant era. As far as I know, there are at least three people in the entire Soul Master world who have the potential to become gods. These three people will probably become gods within five years."

Huo Wushuang, standing to the side, was also surprised: "Brother Yang, are there really that many people who can become gods in this era?"

Yang Ping'an nodded: "Bibi Dong, the emperor of the Martial Soul Empire, has twin martial souls and innate full soul power. She has now reached level ninety-nine and is very close to becoming a god. Qian Renxue, the inheritor of the Angel Clan of the Martial Soul Empire, has innate soul power level twenty. Purely in terms of talent, she is unparalleled for ten thousand years."

"In addition, there is Tang San, whom you once knew. He also has innate full soul power and twin martial souls, and he is also expected to become a god in the future."

The four fell silent upon hearing Yang Ping'an's words. Gods seemed unattainable to them, but they never imagined that so many people in this era possessed the potential to become gods. (End of Chapter)