章 257: Chapter 255: Xu Ran, Such a Monster_1
"Grandfather."
"Ancestor."
Seeing this scene, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zìháo were terrified.
They had never imagined that Xu Ran could actually strike and injure Zhu Ao, who had released his Martial Soul.
A Soul Douluo at level 88 was a force to be reckoned with, even on the Continent.
Yet, he was sent flying by a single blade strike from Xu Ran.
Had Xu Ran's strength already become so formidable?
Even though Xu Ran's "Cultivation Level" was still limited due to the shallowness of his cultivation, his power had already become so fearsome.
"Grandfather, are you alright?" Xu Ran said sheepishly, watching the scene unfold. He knew his strength shouldn't be lacking. But having never really fought before, he had gone all out to gauge his own power.
But unexpectedly, with one sword strike, the Zhu Clan's number one was defeated.
Although Zhu Ao was overconfident, even if he had fought with all his strength, he probably wouldn't have been a match for Xu Ran. Once the Myriad Beasts Armor was deployed, facing such a level of defense, Zhu Ao would have had no choice but to admit defeat.
"I'm fine," Zhu Ao got up from the ground, grumpily uttering these words. At this moment, he was disheveled, his robes torn to shreds, and a long, red sword mark could be seen on his exposed skin. However, the injury wasn't too severe.
Zhu Ao, as the top figure of the Zhu Clan, naturally had a complete Martial Soul bone configuration.
In the last moment, Zhu Ao didn't hesitate; he immediately unleashed the soul skill of his torso bone, blocking the majority of Xu Ran's attacks. His double-layer defense skill absorbed much of the force from Xu Ran's sword, and the Sword Qi that finally hit him was significantly weakened, so it didn't cause too serious an injury.
"You kid..." Zhu Ao, with eyes sharp like an eagle, stared straight at Xu Ran, circling him twice and muttering to himself after failing to discern any particular secrets.
"Did you take the wrong medicine? Your strength is so formidable. Among the current young generation, the strongest is none other than you," Zhu Ao said. Looking across the world, even the geniuses from Martial Soul Hall couldn't compare to Xu Ran.
Even Bi Bidong, the current Pope in her youth, wasn't as monstrous as this.
"No, that's not right." Zhu Ao suddenly changed his tone, turning his gaze towards Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhu Qing, your "Cultivation Level"?" Zhu Ao was bewildered. It was one thing for Xu Ran to be so talented, as he was a beast beyond comparison, but why had Zhu Zhuqing also suddenly become so strong, almost monstrously so?
"Grandfather, I'm now at "Cultivation Level" 37," Zhu Zhuqing said, releasing her Soul Power to validate; indeed, it was the fluctuation of Level 37 Soul Power.
"Level 37?"
"Zhu Qing, how did you cultivate to this level?"
Zhu Zìháo and several elders were equally stunned. Xu Ran was a monstrous talent, but was Zhu Qing also a genius of monstrous caliber? However, if Zhu Qing's talent was so great, why hadn't they noticed it before?
"It's all thanks to Xu Ran," Zhu Qing said with a smile, involuntarily latching onto Xu Ran's arm. Without Xu Ran, she would have had no idea if she could ever break through to become a Titled Douluo. But now, barring any accidents, her advancement to Titled Douluo seemed almost guaranteed.
"Xu Ran again?" The corners of everyone's mouths twitched. Xu Ran was truly a freak of nature. Not only was his own cultivation exceptional, but he was also leading others to such heights. Goodness, he must be deliberately trying to shame them.
Despite their complaints, they were excited deep down.
Currently, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect only had Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, two Titled Douluo. If the Zhu Clan produced two Titled Douluo, they could compete directly with the Ning Family. That was in terms of cultivation power alone, and combined with the Zhu Clan's influence in both the military and political arenas, the Zhu Clan would truly hold sway over the government and the people.
"Grandson-in-law, what's going on here?" Zhu Ao asked. He could sense that the soul power radiating from Zhu Zhuqing was also very concentrated. Though it didn't compare to the richness of Xu Ran's soul power, it was proper without a trace of flimsiness.
"Due to some fortunate encounters, I found some Immortal Herbs in a secret realm within the Tiandou Empire. These herbs can enhance a Soul Master's 'Cultivation Level' without any side effects. However, these Immortal Herbs are scarce and it takes thousands of years for a new one to grow," Xu Ran explained.
"I see," the crowd nodded, clearly envying Xu Ran's good fortune. However, no one harbored any covetous thoughts toward Xu Ran's opportunities. What's meant to be will come, and what's not should not be forced.
Xu Ran was the Zhu Clan's greatest treasure. With Xu Ran present, their Zhu Clan could grow stronger.
Other things, be they Immortal Herbs or legendary treasures, seemed worthless compared to Xu Ran.
Moreover, Xu Ran's willing to give Immortal Herbs to Zhu Qing for consumption was proof enough of his character. If Xu Ran had surplus treasures, he would not treat the family unfairly.
"Grandfather, father-in-law, and the elders, I didn't come back empty-handed this time. I've brought some fine items for the family," Xu Ran said. He took out three black boxes from a storage soul tool, and naturally, each contained a soul bone.
Xu Ran now had no shortage of soul bones, unless they were hundred-thousand-year-old ones; otherwise, he wouldn't even spare them a glance.
"Oh?" Zhu Ao looked at the three boxes Xu Ran had brought out, feeling a twinge of curiosity. Xu Ran, that prodigy, would not showcase something unless it was truly valuable.
It must be a treasure indeed.
However, as the patriarch, he had to appear composed. What sort of spectacle hasn't he seen before? What could possibly move him?
But the next moment, as he opened the treasure boxes, his defenses were utterly breached.
"Soul bones?"
"Three soul bones?"
Zhu Ao and Zhu Zìháo's eyes were glued to the sight.
Before them, three soul bones shone with a chilling gleam. The youngest of these soul bones was forty thousand years old, the oldest approaching sixty thousand. Furthermore, these soul bones were all of the dark attribute, matching perfectly with their Hell Spiritual Cat's attribute.
Soul bones were treasures, often fetching tens of millions of golden soul coins at auction, yet they were priceless and rare to come by.
High-level soul bones were the treasured reserve of a major force, and unless a powerful force was annihilated, they were impossible to buy.
High-level soul bones were scarce, and one that matched your own attribute was even rarer to encounter...
The Zhu Clan had seen many soul bones over the years, but few they could use themselves.
Now, suddenly, they had three. How could they not be excited?
Having a descendant like Xu Ran was truly a blessing for their Zhu Clan.
"Zìháo, you've done well," Zhu Ao said after a long pause. Marrying Zhu Zhuqing to Xu Ran had brought such a genius into the family, a most profitable move. This was just the beginning; with Xu Ran's talent, he was clear that Xu Ran would stand at the peak of the Continent far above all others, even a Title Douluo of the 99th Rank would have to look up to him.
"Indeed. It's great that Zhu Qing is with him," Zhu Zìháo laughed. The most correct decision he made in his life was marrying Zhu Qing to Xu Ran. With Xu Ran present, their Zhu Clan would reach the pinnacle in the next two hundred years.
At that moment, Xu Ran had already taken Zhu Zhuqing's hand and walked towards the room.
At night, all was silent; with no one to disturb them, such a fine moment surely could not be wasted carelessly.
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