Chapter 317: Bone Douluo's Protection
That day, while Dugu Feng was observing Shi Nian's Twenty-One Shura Illusory Realm at Extreme Academy, Bone Douluo came looking for him.
The Twenty-One Shura Illusory Realm was a large-scale fused soul skill. The twenty participating soul masters were all gem martial soul users trained by Shi Nian, each possessing the Illusion Control skill.
The lowest among them had reached Soul Ancestor, and the highest was close to Soul Emperor.
Each could skillfully fuse into the Seven Shura Illusory Realm.
Together with Shi Nian's fusion as controller, they formed the Twenty-One Shura Illusory Realm.
Shi Nian, as master of the illusion, then combined it with his Remnant Dream martial soul for offense.
When Dugu Feng last met Shi Nian, he had predicted that twenty-one-man fusion could raise the illusion's power to the Titled Douluo level.
Now, Dugu Feng had tested its might himself.
Upon entering, he was instantly confounded and sank into the illusion.
And he was in deep.
Memories surfaced vividly in his mind, drawing him into complete immersion.
But unlike others, Dugu Feng had too many trump cards.
Though his mind fell in, he was immediately awakened by the Tyrant Poison and the dan bead.
Those two treasures could not be bewitched by mere illusion.
Dugu Feng understood. The Twenty-One Shura Illusory Realm had indeed reached the level of a Titled Douluo.
His spiritual power had long reached the Contra tier. After becoming a Soul Sage, in sheer quantity, his spirit was no less than that of a level ninety-one Titled Douluo.
Coupled with his Shura Domain, his will was extraordinarily firm.
Even so, he had been lost in an instant.
This showed how formidable the fused illusion was.
"When Dugu Bo returns to Heaven Dou City, I'll have him try the illusion to gauge its true power!"
Dugu Feng offered further encouragement, urging Shi Nian to keep leading the gem martial soul soul masters to greater strength.
They must push the fused Shura Illusory Realm to its limit.
As Extreme Academy's reputation spread, it drew countless prodigies.
With each passing year, the academy grew stronger.
Gem martial souls were a key focus at Extreme Academy, and more geniuses emerged.
In time, as Soul Kings, Soul Emperors, and Soul Sages among the gem martial soul users multiplied—
The Twenty-One Shura Illusory Realm's power would grow exponentially.
Dugu Feng hoped Shi Nian could deliver and forge a true hidden trump.
When Dugu Feng stepped out of the Shura Illusory Realm, he ran into Bone Douluo.
"Kid Dugu, I'm heading to Tongshui City to fetch Rongrong. Come back with me," Bone Douluo said warmly, grinning.
Dugu Feng was a bit taken aback. Was he doting on Ning Rongrong that much?
It hadn't even been a year since the expedition!
He really treated Ning Rongrong like a granddaughter.
"What are you thinking? There's a great opportunity. I'm bringing Rongrong back."
Bone Douluo chuckled helplessly. Seeing Dugu Feng's odd look, he knew exactly what the boy was thinking.
He would never admit he missed his granddaughter. He'd argued with Sword Douluo before winning the right to pick Ning Rongrong up.
"Do you know Seagod Island?
Tang San's great-grandfather has a deep connection with the island's master. The other five Shrek Monsters are all going there to train.
According to the Grandmaster, talented land-bound soul masters who reach Seagod Island can receive a trial. Passing it yields immense benefits.
With the Clear Sky Sect connection, there shouldn't be danger to life. It's just right for Rongrong to go too!
Originally, Sect Master Tang planned to take the five Shrek Monsters to Tongshui City, pick up Rongrong, then head to Seagod Island.
But worrying about a possible Spirit Hall ambush, they decided to let me bring Rongrong back instead."
Bone Douluo spoke at length, with no small satisfaction toward the Clear Sky Sect.
There were benefits, and they hadn't forgotten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Dugu Feng started. The timeline had returned to its original track—Tang San was going to Seagod Island.
Only this time, the Sea God's Heart was in his hands.
No matter what, Tang San could not receive the Sea God's inheritance—at most a Black-level trial!
"What is Seagod Island?" Dugu Feng asked, feigning ignorance.
At once Bone Douluo's urge to share burst open.
He poured out the story of Tang Chen's duel with Bo Saixi and how Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had once gone to Seagod Island themselves.
Dugu Feng exclaimed over and over, playing along perfectly.
He also grasped Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao's plan.
Sending Tang San to Seagod Island was training on the one hand, and protection by Bo Saixi on the other.
So long as he passed the trials, when they left the island, their strength would surely soar.
Tang San's backing was truly solid—with a great-grandfather like Tang Chen!
"If you ask me, kid Dugu, you should go with them. With your talent, you'd gain even more on Seagod Island." Bone Douluo gave Dugu Feng a weighing look.
Dugu Feng refused without a thought. What a joke.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao would certainly guard Tang San along the way.
If he stayed with them day and night, how would he cultivate?
His two hundred-thousand-year spirit rings, his external spirit bones, and the Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone still could not be exposed!
"I'll pass. I promised Brother Xue I'd help him defeat the Star Luo Empire, and my cultivation speed is fast enough. No need to complicate things!"
Dugu Feng said proudly.
Bone Douluo fell silent, cursing inwardly at himself for even trying.
What's a Soul Sage at this age still need to 'train' for!
"Come on, go to Tongshui City with me. I can protect you along the way.
Fengzhi treats you like his own son and worries that evil soul master might target you.
If you ask me, only your Dugu clan targets others. No one else targets you!"
Bone Douluo pouted sourly.
Dugu Feng simply shut his mouth and followed.
The more you say, the more you slip. See? Bone Douluo had let the truth out without even realizing it—indeed, only he hunted others!
They needed no preparations. They left Extreme Academy at once for Tongshui City.
Bone Douluo was nearly two and a half meters tall with a massive frame. Each casual stride took him ten meters.
He walked ahead with even, relaxed steps. To Dugu Feng, it looked like shrinking the earth underfoot.
"Walking so fast—testing me, are you?"
Dugu Feng stamped lightly, the ground quivering thrice. He likewise covered nearly ten meters in a bound, landing and springing on.
He hugged Bone Douluo's pace closely.
He was not so graceful. It was pure force.
Dugu Feng preferred not to reveal too much.
He simply advanced quickly with raw bodily strength.
If he easily overtook a Titled Douluo, wouldn't that be a bit too abnormal?
Sure enough, Bone Douluo first grinned, ready to see Dugu Feng make a fool of himself.
Seeing the boy's brutish pace, he smiled wryly and slowed his steps.
(END CHAPTER)
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