Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 122: The Golden Lion King

With the Diamond Mammoth finally down, Yang Potian's mother, Niu Jinfeng, delivered the last blow. A large, dark spirit ring appeared from the beast's body. Quickly, Dugu Bo set up a poisonous barrier around them to ward off any other spirit beasts while Niu Jinfeng prepared herself to absorb the ring.

Absorbing this spirit ring was a lengthy process, taking her a full day to complete, and although she gained no spirit bone, her spirit power advanced to level 91, making her the fourth Titled Douluo of the Yang Clan.

Now, only Yang Potian's sixth spirit ring remained to be obtained. Over the next few days, the group searched tirelessly, but suitable spirit beasts were hard to come by. Some were too low in years or had abilities that didn't meet his needs. Occasionally, they encountered highly desirable beasts with years reaching over 90,000—far too advanced for Potian to safely absorb.

After seven days of searching, they arrived one afternoon at a rocky slope and sensed an unusual, intense fluctuation in spirit energy nearby. This suggested that a formidable spirit beast was close. After some exploration along the cliffs, they found it: a pure golden beast that resembled a lion, but larger than the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming. The creature seemed to radiate pure, explosive strength.

"Golden Lion King!" someone murmured in awe. "This is an 80,000-year-old Golden Lion King."

The Golden Lion King was a legend among spirit beasts, its power said to exceed even that of the Titan Giant Ape at the same level. Its formidable claws were rumored to be able to pierce through anything. Embodying both immense physical power and a gold attribute, the Golden Lion King was practically a monarch among spirit beasts.

Yang Zhentian's expression grew tense. "Potian, this Golden Lion King would make an incredible spirit ring, but absorbing a gold-attribute beast is incredibly risky. Its energy surpasses that of most spirit beasts at the same level. It could be very dangerous for you."

Yang Potian fixed his gaze on the massive creature and replied, resolute, "Father, I want this Golden Lion King. I'm confident I can handle the absorption."

After deliberation, they decided to go for it. However, the Golden Lion King's sheer physical strength and defensive capabilities would make it a difficult beast to bring down, especially since it was highly resistant to poison and had the intelligence to recognize ambushes.

The group trailed the beast for several days before settling on a plan to attack it directly with Dugu Bo's lethal Jade Phosphor Serpent poison.

Positioning themselves carefully around the beast, they readied for the assault. With five Titled Douluo on hand, they were confident they could defeat the Golden Lion King.

In an instant, they launched their coordinated attack from four directions, with Dugu Bo and Niu Gao confronting it head-on, Yang Zhentian and Yang Wushuang flanking from the sides, and Niu Jinfeng cutting off its retreat from the rear.

Each summoned their martial spirits, filling the air with a terrifying aura. Dugu Bo called forth a massive Jade Phosphor Serpent King, while Niu Gao and Niu Jinfeng summoned the powerful spirits of the Primal Dragon Rhinoceros and Armored Giant Rhino. Yang Zhentian and Yang Wushuang brandished their Break Soul Spears, closing in from both sides.

Reacting quickly, the Golden Lion King attempted to flee, but Niu Jinfeng activated her ninth spirit ring, Infinite Defense. Her colossal Dragon Rhinoceros met the lion head-on, blocking its escape.

Dugu Bo then unleashed his sixth spirit skill, Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison. A cloud of green poison engulfed the beast as Yang Zhentian and Yang Wushuang activated their seventh spirit skills, True Body of the Weapon Spirit, transforming into giants wielding spears, which they thrust into the Golden Lion King's side.

The lion roared in pain, turning to launch a desperate assault on Dugu Bo. But Niu Gao stepped in, intercepting the charge with his ninth spirit skill, Ironclad Rhino Wall. His giant Armored Rhino spirit collided with the Golden Lion King's raised paw, which was so powerful it sent Niu Gao stumbling back several meters, though the lion was still unable to break through the encirclement.

At this, Dugu Bo unleashed his ninth skill, Jade Phosphor Light. A beam of green energy shot towards the lion's head, melting part of its flesh. Yang Zhentian and Yang Wushuang exchanged glances, their spirit rings flashing as they both used their ninth spirit skills, each spear thrust tearing through the Golden Lion King's body and leaving gaping wounds.

Taking advantage of the moment, Niu Jinfeng and Niu Gao pressed their attacks, overwhelming the beast. Within minutes, the Golden Lion King lay bloodied on the ground, its golden fur matted with dark, oozing wounds. Its head had even been partially melted away by Dugu Bo's poison.

Without wasting time, Yang Potian moved in with his Break Soul Spear, aiming for the lion's eyes. However, the beast closed its eyelids, its thick hide producing a metallic clang as Potian's spear struck. Determined, he activated his fifth spirit skill, Dragon's Destruction Strike. A shadowy dragon seemed to merge with his spear, which pierced through the Golden Lion King's skull.

Finally, the Golden Lion King was defeated, leaving behind a massive black spirit ring.

Yang Potian took a deep breath to steady himself, then began the process of absorbing the spirit ring. The energy within was intense, his body soon feeling as if it were being burned alive in molten lava, with every vein and drop of spirit power boiling inside him. Within his mind, the image of an enraged Golden Lion King roared, as though determined to tear him apart.

But in his consciousness, a silver figure wielding the Break Soul Spear stood resolute, facing the beast. Blood-red bat-like patterns shimmered along the spear as the silver figure summoned a crimson aura, creating a blood-red world within Potian's mindscape. The Golden Lion King hesitated, momentarily daunted by the crimson field.

With a final thrust, the crimson spear impaled the Golden Lion King's spiritual form, reducing it to ashes. As the battle concluded in his mind, Potian's silver figure grew stronger, gaining faint golden markings across its body.

As Yang Potian absorbed the spirit ring from the Golden Lion King, his five companions watched with intense concern. Midway through the absorption, a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, and the Break Soul Spear in his grasp began to glow with a white aura, revealing an eerie, bat-like pattern. The white light expanded, casting a chilling aura over everyone present. Niu Gao and Dugu Bo exchanged a glance, a flicker of fear in their eyes.

"Killing God Domain!" Niu Gao exclaimed.

Both men were Titled Douluo and recognized the signs. They knew well what it took to acquire the Killing God Domain.

Niu Gao turned to Niu Jinfeng. "Jinfeng, when did Potian acquire the Killing God Domain? And when did he go to the Slaughter City?"

Niu Jinfeng replied, worry evident on her face, "Father, Potian went to the Slaughter City three years ago and only returned about a year ago."

Dugu Bo looked at Niu Gao and chuckled grimly. "Your grandson's talent is something else, old friend!"

Gradually, the powerful energy emanating from Yang Potian subsided, and his body returned to a calmer state. It took a full two days for him to absorb the spirit ring completely—his longest absorption time yet. When he finally opened his eyes, relief washed over the five of them.

Niu Jinfeng hurried over to check on him. "Potian, how are you feeling? Is there any discomfort?"

Yang Potian smiled reassuringly at his mother. "Mother, I feel amazing. I've never felt so strong or so at ease."

Only then did Niu Jinfeng allow herself to relax.

Yang Potian then set to work dissecting the body of the Golden Lion King, hoping for something valuable. To everyone's astonishment, he discovered a golden head spirit bone. They could hardly contain their excitement—head spirit bones were extremely rare and valued even higher than most other spirit bones, second only to torso bones.

Yang Potian carefully stored the precious head spirit bone, deciding to save it for the future. After packing up, they swiftly left the dangerous core region of the Star Dou Forest.

Five days later, they arrived safely back at the Yang Clan's stronghold, where Niu Gao and Dugu Bo took their leave.

Yang Potian joined his parents and grandfather in the secret chamber where his grandfather, Yang Wudi, often worked on alchemy. His second grandfather, Yang Wushuang, had slipped back into the clan secretly, disguised, to avoid raising suspicion since the world still believed he was dead.

In the center of the table lay the precious 80,000-year-old Golden Lion King head spirit bone.

Yang Wudi regarded the spirit bone thoughtfully before saying, "Potian, this spirit bone is from your sixth spirit ring. I think you should absorb it—it will increase your strength significantly."

Yang Potian shook his head. "Grandfather, please hold onto it for now. I still have three more spirit rings to absorb, and I may encounter even better spirit bones. We can decide on its use later."

Yang Wudi nodded, his eyes steady. "The clan has been gathering high-grade spirit bones over the years. Eventually, we aim to provide you with a set of bones, each with over 50,000 years of strength. It's our hope that you, Potian, will lead the Yang Clan to greatness."

Yang Potian's face turned serious. "Grandfather, spirit bones are important, but we need immediate strength if we're to protect the clan. It's far more crucial for you or Father to absorb this bone to raise your spirit power quickly. Only by strengthening our top fighters can we ensure the clan's security. Without that, even a trove of spirit bones would be worthless."

Yang Wudi looked at him thoughtfully. "Potian, you may be overestimating the danger. The clan has four Titled Douluo now; our foundation is stronger than ever, and we're not facing any immediate threats."

Yang Potian sighed. "Grandfather, the spirit world is more dangerous than ever. Recently, in the Star Dou Forest, we encountered a young blonde woman guarded by two Titled Douluo. They're likely from Spirit Hall."

He continued, his tone grave, "We still don't know how many Titled Douluo Spirit Hall has. But I'm convinced that within five to ten years, Spirit Hall will target the major powers of the world, starting with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If that happens, I'm afraid our clan might also be at risk."

Yang Wudi's expression grew darker. "Potian, are you certain? Spirit Hall is powerful, yes, but it doesn't make sense for them to target us without cause."

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