Chapter 146: Just a 5-Million-Year Soul Bone

Regarding the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, Zhao Ming had long held suspicions.

In his view, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and the Eye of Destiny might share a bond similar to Mu Wanqing from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the kind who, upon seeing one's appearance, would pledge herself solely to that person.

Otherwise, why was it that in Douluo Dalu II, just because Huo Gua locked eyes with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, she showed such a reaction and later even transformed to seek him out? No matter how amazing Huo Gua was, he couldn't possibly surpass Zhao Ming. How could he win her over in just a few hours?

Huo Gua, a man even straighter than Tang San—a man so dense that he didn't realize the woman beside him was a woman for six years—if he had that ability, then Zhao Ming's intelligence would be trampled.

Therefore, the relationship between him and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was most likely akin to that of Duan Yu and Mu Wanqing.

The Imperial Three-Eyed Golden Lion was born from the auspicious energy of heaven and earth. Her Eye of Destiny was the source of her auspicious aura. That place being tainted might be comparable to a normal woman losing her virginity.

Of course, it wouldn't be that severe.

According to the description in Douluo Dalu II, it was merely a memory exchange. But at that time, if Zhao Ming ate, bathed, went to the restroom, or even engaged in intimate activities, wouldn't all of it be seen?

Thankfully, he had the system.

When the time came, he could have the system display his might from ancient times—fist-fighting the Peach Blossom Knight, kicking the Chrysanthemum Monster, black flames burning the seas, and shattering the void with a single punch. How could the Three-Eyed Golden Lion possibly resist?

Though it wasn't the most ethical approach, if he didn't take her in, she would eventually end up with someone else. In that case, it would be better for him to include her in his harem. At the very least, he would treat her well, not cause her sorrow, and certainly wouldn't let her die because of him.

"It seems I was being inconsiderate. How about we just forget it? I initially thought that if I could borrow your power of destiny, I could successfully absorb my true form's soul bone. But it looks like I'll need to find another way." Seeing the hesitation on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's face, Zhao Ming's eyes flickered, and he spoke slowly.

He suddenly remembered the 5-million-year-old Ancient Undying Phoenix torso bone he had just acquired.

Bringing it up now would not only solidify his identity as the Ancient Undying Phoenix, earning him the reverence and faith of the numerous fierce beasts of Star Dou Forest, but it would also shift the reason he wanted to absorb the power of destiny onto this matter.

This was simply perfect.

"Your true form's soul bone?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion and Xiao Wu both widened their eyes. They understood what a true form's soul bone represented. For soul beasts like them, possessing such a soul bone was a rarity—it was called their true form's soul bone. Now that Xiao Wu had rebuilt her cultivation, she had a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit right arm bone.

Now, Zhao Ming was mentioning his true form's soul bone.

They knew Zhao Ming's identity—a soul beast from ancient times.

Could his true form's soul bone really be a soul bone from an Ancient Undying Phoenix?

Thinking of this, not only the Three-Eyed Golden Lion but even Xiao Wu couldn't help but breathe heavily, their faces flushed with excitement.

"Of course, I have my true form's soul bone," Zhao Ming smiled.

"Brother Zhao Ming, your true form's soul bone still exists?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's voice trembled. A soul bone of that level would be incredibly powerful.

"Indeed. After my fall, this soul bone sank underground for countless years. When I awakened and summoned my aura, it returned to me." Zhao Ming said calmly.

"Is this true?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's eyes widened in disbelief. She had complete faith in Zhao Ming's words.

"Of course, it's true."

Zhao Ming had not yet fused with the soul bone, so he took it out directly.

Instantly, a powerful aura, as if from the primordial wilderness, surged forth. Xiao Wu and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's faces turned pale, their expressions changed drastically.

But they still stared unblinkingly at Zhao Ming's hand.

It was a pitch-black soul bone, as black as ink, with faint, fierce bird cries echoing from within. Accompanying those cries, waves of terrifying energy radiated outward.

It was an aura of supreme dominance, unmatched by anyone.

Staring at the soul bone, they seemed to see, in ancient times, a colossal black flame bird soaring into the sky from the desolate earth, intent on devouring the sun and moon.

Its wings blocked out the sky.

Its flames burned the heavens and boiled the seas.

Awe-inspiring.

They, who were only 100,000-year-old soul beasts, with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion only a few thousand years old, had never seen such a sight. The soul beast in the scene was a thousand, ten thousand times their size.

"This aura… What is it?"

At that moment, all the fierce beasts who were meditating opened their eyes. This aura reminded them of the Ancient Undying Phoenix that appeared in the sky above Star Dou Forest six years ago.

Although the pressure this time was not as intense, it felt more real.

"Master?" they exclaimed in unison, then swiftly moved towards the source of the aura.

Within the Silver Dragon Castle.

Gu Yuena, who had been sitting in a daze, sensed the aura and instantly lifted her head, looking in Zhao Ming's direction with a shocked expression.

Soon, that shock transformed into joy.

"His soul bone still exists."

"A 5-million-year-old soul bone. I see. This must be the foundation for his confidence in challenging the God Realm within ten years." Gu Yuena smiled, her beauty causing the entire Silver Dragon Castle to lose its luster.

She knew exactly what a 5-million-year-old soul bone represented.

If he absorbed it, with his abilities, he would undoubtedly become invincible in the future.

"Master, what is this?" Di Tian and the other fierce beasts gathered around Zhao Ming. When they saw the soul bone in Zhao Ming's hand, they were so stunned that they were speechless. The aura emanating from the soul bone—the image of absolute supremacy—shocked them to their core.

As fierce beasts obsessed with power, they looked at Zhao Ming with eyes full of fiery admiration.

Originally, they knew from Gu Yuena that Zhao Ming was a powerful figure from ancient times, the supreme among soul beasts. Therefore, they revered Zhao Ming greatly.

But that reverence had its limits.

After all, all of this was told by Gu Yuena, and they hadn't witnessed the might of the Ancient Undying Phoenix themselves. Now, seeing it with their own eyes, the impact was unimaginable.

It was like hearing a ghost story about Sadako—frightening, but to a limited extent. But if you went to the bathroom at midnight and suddenly saw Sadako in the mirror, you might be scared to death.

"This is my true form's soul bone," Zhao Ming said with a calm smile.

"The age of this soul bone seems…" Di Tian took a deep breath, his voice trembling.

"Just 5 million years," Zhao Ming replied nonchalantly.

Everyone present couldn't help but gasp. Among them, only Di Tian and the Myriad Demon King had soul bones over 500,000 years. Five million years—what a terrifying number.

Seeing the image within the soul bone, they finally understood how terrifying their master Zhao Ming truly was.

Forget the Silver Dragon King; even the Dragon God couldn't compare to him.

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