Douluo Dalu 3: Purple-Gold Dragon God

Xie Xie had actually managed to block the Three-Eyed Golden Lion mid-air! Sure enough, it was just a juvenile. Though its defense was still impressive, it wasn't invincible — fast, adept at spiritual and physical attacks, but without the awakened innate extreme attributes, its overall strength wasn't too high.

"Xiaoyan, let's finish this quickly." Tang Wulin spoke as his second soul ring lit up, a large swath of Blue Silver Grass surging from the ground to form a Blue Silver Thrust Array, enclosing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

They had to end it quickly. No one knew if the adult Three-Eyed Golden Lion fighting Gu You would sense the cub's situation and come rushing over — if it returned, they might not even have a chance to run.

Facing the Blue Silver Thrust Array, the golden halo on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's body flared again, softening the grass before it even reached. That golden light was incredibly peculiar.

But just then, a Starwheel silently appeared beneath its feet, and the cub's body froze.

In a flash of golden light, Tang Wulin appeared before the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. The Golden Dragon Claw smashed down, striking the top of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's head.

Screech!

The beast let out a miserable cry, slapped to the ground, nearly fainting from the heavy blow. But even so, Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon Claw was still bounced back — its crushing effect hadn't triggered, nor did it kill the cub outright.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion lay on the ground, heavily injured, nearly unconscious.

"Captain, don't damage its skull — that's where the spirit bone is!" Xie Xie quickly reminded.

Tang Wulin raised the Golden Dragon Claw without striking again. When his claw had hit just now, he'd felt something strange — no matter what, the crushing trait wouldn't activate. That kind of luck-related ability simply didn't work on the Emperor Auspicious Beast. Truly a strange creature.

Looking at the prone cub, they now had a helpless, easily claimed prize. Though its body's defense was good, with Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon Claw, breaking through and killing it wasn't difficult.

Even though its skull had bounced back Tang Wulin's claw, the surface golden fur was already torn, golden blood seeping out.

Tang Wulin looked at his teammates. "Now it's time to divide the spoils. Xiaoyan, you're about to break through, you get the spirit ring. As for the spirit bone…" Before he could finish, Old Tang's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Wulin, this spirit bone will be incredibly useful for you. Its secret of auspicious fortune can help you break through the upcoming Golden Dragon King seals, raising your survival chance by at least fifty percent without external treasures."

Tang Wulin froze slightly. The Golden Dragon King seals concerned his life and death — every seal was extremely dangerous. If this truly worked… Thinking that, he swallowed his earlier offer.

"I… I want to absorb this spirit bone. It'll be invaluable for my future." Tang Wulin's expression darkened.

Xie Xie looked longingly at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion on the ground, but then stepped back, relaxing entirely. "I give up. Bro's a man — the road ahead depends on my own efforts. I won't stoop for a spirit bone. Besides, this skull mainly boosts spiritual power. I'm not a spiritual-type soul master; it's not even the best fit for me." Though Xie Xie really wanted it, in his heart, there was always a feeling of not earning it. He was greedy, yes, but there were some lines he wouldn't cross.

Gu Yue turned away. "The Three-Eyed Golden Lion is an Emperor Auspicious Beast. Its spirit bone carries fortune. I rely on strength, not luck." Her tone was cold.

Tang Wulin stood there, lips pressed tight. Suddenly, he recalled a saying — if you want to grow stronger, you must do whatever it takes!

Even though this was just a ten-year soul beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's spirit bone was called the number one spirit bone — it couldn't be measured by mere years.

Xu Xiaoyan's eyes reddened. Since Gu Yue and Xie Xie didn't want it, why should she want the spirit ring? Besides, it was just a ten-year ring. Even if it had special properties, it didn't suit her well. And she believed in Gu You — he'd definitely find her a better, more suitable spirit beast.

Xu Xiaoyan crouched beside the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. For a moment, she even felt a bit sorry for the little guy.

She shook her head, stood up, and marched over to Tang Wulin. "I don't want the spirit ring."

"You're giving it up?" Tang Wulin looked at her in surprise. "Why?"

This was a treasure that could make the entire soul master world drool — Tang Wulin didn't understand why Xu Xiaoyan would reject it. Was it really just because the others had passed, and she didn't want to take it alone out of friendship? To give up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Xu Xiaoyan spoke each word clearly. "Tang Wulin! If it were another spirit ring, I'd absorb it without hesitation. But the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's ring is too precious. If I took it alone, I wouldn't feel at peace. And besides, this is just a young cub — it was minding its own business at home. If its mother returns and finds her child dead, how heartbreaking would that be? Sure, we've killed plenty of soul beasts before, but they all attacked us first. We only killed them to survive. This cub, though, was doing nothing wrong. If we just kill it like this, I can't bear it. So, I don't want it. Let's go, let's not kill it."

"Why!" Tang Wulin suddenly roared. "You kids living in the city — how could you understand? How could you know the pain of being born with only rank-three innate soul power? When my mother was taken, I was powerless, left to suffer in secret! I have to become stronger. This spirit bone — I need it! It concerns my future, my life!"

Xu Xiaoyan was startled. Was this really the Tang Wulin she knew?

"Wulin, what's wrong…?" Xie Xie's expression turned blank.

"You can scold me, you can hate me, but no matter what, I must absorb this spirit bone. It's about my future — my life and death." Tang Wulin turned and strode to the little Three-Eyed Golden Lion. The Golden Dragon Claw appeared once again, and without a hint of emotion, he swung down without hesitation.

Splat—

Golden blood sprayed. Xu Xiaoyan covered her eyes, unable to look. Xie Xie clenched his fists tightly.

Gu Yue's gaze grew icy, tears seeming to glisten at the corners of her eyes. Staring at the soul beast being slaughtered like an animal, she felt a surge of murderous intent.

(End of Chapter)

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