Chapter 22: Dugu Bo Breaks Through to Level 90! Sunset Forest? The High-Level Soul Beasts Have All Been Wiped Out!
The sound of a forehead striking the stone floor echoed within the secret chamber.
"From this day forth, this life of Dugu Xin belongs to the Sect Master!"
"I would go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Beside him, Dugu Bo was also moved to tears, similarly kneeling on one knee, his voice choked yet resolute:
"This old man... will forever remember the Sect Master's grace of rebirth in my heart!"
"In the future, should the Sect Master have any orders, if this old man so much as frowns, I would not be human!"
Watching the father and son duo who had now completely pledged their allegiance, a satisfied curve lifted the corner of Yu Jingcheng's mouth.
A single forty-thousand-year Soul Bone.
In exchange for the unwavering loyalty of two powerful experts.
Worth it!
So worth it!
"Enough, no more idle talk."
Yu Jingcheng waved his hand, signaling for the two to rise.
"Quickly absorb the Soul Bone and force the poison into it."
"Once your injuries have healed, this lord has more important tasks for you."
"Yes!"
Dugu Bo and his son responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, filled with unprecedented fighting spirit and hope.
"Although forcing the toxins into the Soul Bone can indeed resolve the immediate crisis and preserve your lives,"
Watching the joyous expressions on the father and son's faces, Yu Jingcheng chose that moment to pour a bucket of cold water, his tone still as calm as ever:
"this is ultimately a method that treats the symptoms, not the root cause."
"Soul Bones also have capacity limits. If your cultivation advances further in the future and the toxins overflow again, what then? Will you simply find another Soul Bone?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's heart, which had just settled, tightened once more. He quickly asked respectfully:
"Then, according to the Sect Master's esteemed opinion, what should we do?"
Yu Jingcheng did not keep them in suspense. With a flip of his palm, several jade boxes prepared in advance materialized out of thin air, neatly arranged on the table.
When the lids were opened, a medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out. Just a single whiff cleared the mind and calmed the restless Soul Power within their bodies.
Although not Immortal Herbs, these were all premium medicinal ingredients Yu Jingcheng had meticulously gathered from around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Having grown in that uniquely advantageous environment, these herbs were imbued with the Spiritual Qi of the hot and cold springs, possessing remarkable efficacy in regulating the body and neutralizing toxicity.
"This is a medicinal formula specially prepared by this lord for you, father and son."
Yu Jingcheng pointed at the jade boxes and said solemnly:
"The Soul Bone is the container, but these herbs are for strengthening your foundation, nurturing your vitality, and toughening your Meridians."
"Take them daily as prescribed, combined with the Qi Circulation method this lord will teach you, to regulate your bodies."
"Only when your physical bodies are strong enough and your Meridians are resilient enough,"
"can you truly master that overbearing Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison, turning it to your own use instead of being devoured by it."
"Yes!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
As if receiving a priceless treasure, Dugu Bo and his son carefully stored the jade boxes, their eyes filled with gratitude.
...
Over the following month, the Dugu residence closed its doors to all visitors.
Apart from eating and sleeping, the father and son spent all their time taking the medicinal herbs and Cultivating that unique poison-guiding method.
With the assistance of the premium herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, coupled with Yu Jingcheng's occasional personal guidance,
the bone-deep affliction that had plagued the Dugu Family for generations finally, at this moment, transformed into the sharpest sword in their hands.
One month later.
From the backyard of the Dugu residence, an overwhelmingly powerful Aura shot into the sky!
Boom——!
Accompanied by an earth-shaking roar, the massive phantom of a jade-green serpent coiled above the mansion. A terrifying pressure instantly swept through the entire courtyard.
The originally cold, foul-smelling poisonous gas now became pure and intense, faintly exuding a regal majesty.
The door to the secret chamber burst open with a crash.
A figure, aged yet erect, strode out with large steps.
It was Dugu Bo!
At this moment, his hair remained green, but his previously sickly pallor had turned rosy and healthy. His eyes shone with a brilliant light, and a commanding presence, as if overlooking the entire World, naturally emanated from his gaze.
The gloom that had plagued him for decades was swept away completely!
"Level ninety... I've finally reached level ninety!"
Dugu Bo looked at his own hands, feeling the Soul Power surging through his body like a great river, trembling with excitement.
He had been stuck at the Peak of the eighty-ninth level, a Soul Douluo, for far too long.
Due to the restraints of the potent poison within him, not only could he not advance an inch, but he also had to divert most of his Soul Power to suppress the toxins, greatly diminishing his strength.
Now, with the poison issue resolved, the accumulated foundation erupted. That seemingly indestructible Bottleneck was pierced through as easily as a windowpane!
Once he obtained his Ninth Soul Ring, he, Dugu Bo, would be a true Titled Douluo!
"Congratulations, Father!"
"Hail to Father!"
At that moment, the door to another secret chamber was also pushed open.
Dugu Xin walked out, his face beaming with joy.
Compared to his previously sickly state, the current Dugu Xin was like a completely different person.
His posture was straight, his complexion ruddy. Especially around his right leg, a faint, heart-palpitating red glow emanated.
That was the sign of the complete Fusion of the forty-thousand-year Bloodthirsty devil spider King's Right Leg Bone!
This premium Soul Bone not only perfectly contained the excess toxins within his body but also, relying on its vast energy, forcefully pushed his Soul Power to a new level.
"Father, I've also had a Breakthrough!"
Dugu Xin excitedly waved his fist, feeling the abundant power within:
"After absorbing that Soul Bone, my Soul Power jumped two levels directly. I'm now a level sixty Quasi-Soul Emperor!"
From level fifty-eight to sixty, it seemed like only two levels.
But for someone like Dugu Xin, who had been tormented to the brink of death by the poison, this was nothing short of a miracle!
"Good! Good! Good!"
Looking at his radiant son, Dugu Bo repeated 'good' three times in a row, tears streaming down his aged face.
The curse plaguing the Family was lifted, his son was saved, and he himself had Broken Through.
All of this was bestowed by a single person!
Father and son exchanged a glance and, with perfect tacit agreement, turned simultaneously towards the young figure sitting by the stone table in the courtyard, sipping tea. They bowed down respectfully.
This time, there was not the slightest hesitation, only awe and submission from the depths of their Souls.
"Your subordinates, Dugu Bo (Dugu Xin), pay respects and thank the Sect Master for the grace of rebirth!"
Yu Jingcheng set down his teacup. Looking at the two experts, one old and one young, before him, a satisfied curve lifted the corner of his mouth.
One Quasi-Titled Douluo.
One Quasi-Soul Emperor possessing a forty-thousand-year Soul Bone.
This... was the first true foundation of his power in this World.
"Rise."
Yu Jingcheng spoke lightly, his gaze turning towards the distance, a glint of ambition flashing in his eyes:
"Since you've both Broken Through your Bottlenecks, there's no need to wait any longer."
"Set off. Let's hunt for Soul Rings!"
One month's time.
Yu Jingcheng's Soul Power had also increased from level 55 to 56.
It was logical, very natural.
Yu Jingcheng felt.
If there were no other Opportunities.
even with normal Cultivation, by early next year at the latest, he could also reach level 60.
By then, he could go find the Golden Tortoise.
"Sect Master, where should we go?"
Dugu Bo asked curiously.
"The Sunset Forest?"
The Sunset Forest was close, and Dugu Bo remembered there were quite a few poison-attribute Soul Beasts suitable for them, father and son.
"Let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Yu Jingcheng said after a moment of contemplation.
Just kidding.
The high-level Soul Beasts in the Sunset Forest had all been wiped out by him.
If they wanted to find a decent Soul Ring for Dugu Bo, they could only go to the Star Dou Great Forest.
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