Chapter 157: The True Form of the Phosphor, the Phosphor Domain

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After leaving the Eye of Ice and Fire and walking out of the valley, Wang Li saw both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan waiting outside.

Upon seeing Wang Li emerge, Dugu Yan showed a joyful expression and immediately shared her news:

"Xiao Li, I've broken through to level seventy in soul power and have become a quasi-Soul Saint."

Wang Li was also happy for her:

"Congratulations, Yan Yan! With your successful breakthrough, we can set off at any time to hunt down the Cang Tian Winged Dragon."

Dugu Bo was equally delighted for his granddaughter. Eagerly, he asked:

"I heard that the Cang Tian Winged Dragon is in the Storm Sea Strait. This name doesn't sound like it's from the Heaven Dou Empire. Is it in the Star Luo Empire?"

Wang Li nodded and replied:

"Just south of the Star Luo Empire, along the coast of the Yun Luo Kingdom. It's not exactly a prosperous area, as it hasn't developed any rich coastal cities. This is due to the frequent storms at sea, which are a terrifying disaster for the coastal residents."

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The next day!

With their destination and goal confirmed, they set off early the following morning. Traveling from the Heaven Dou Empire to the Star Luo Empire was quite a distance, but for them—who had the ability to fly—it was easy to reach their destination in the shortest time possible.

Three days later, Storm Sea Strait!

Boom!

The wild winds blowing from the sea, carrying massive waves, crashed against the cliffs with the roar of a beast.

The sky here, for most of the year, is dark and overcast, with violent storms and waves never ceasing.

Due to the natural forces of heaven and earth, there are few gentle sandy beaches along the coast. Instead, the landscape is dominated by cliffs so steep they seem to reach the sky.

Though it is uninhabitable for humans, it serves as a paradise for certain powerful soul beasts, whose massive bodies are capable of battling the violent winds and waves.

Today, three outsiders have arrived.

After surveying the surroundings, Dugu Bo said seriously:

"This is a very dangerous place. Low-level soul masters wouldn't survive here. Only those at the rank of Soul King or Soul Emperor can navigate these waters with ease. It's impressive that you two managed to find traces of the Cang Tian Winged Dragon here."

Wang Li and Dugu Yan exchanged a smile before Wang Li explained:

"When we were challenging various strong opponents, we also traveled across the continent. We came specifically to witness the spectacle of the crashing waves, and by chance, we spotted the Cang Tian Winged Dragon returning from a hunt."

Dugu Bo nodded, understanding. He silently marveled at how well his granddaughter and Wang Li had been getting along in his absence, before quickly getting to the point:

"Let's waste no time. Let's head to the area where the Cang Tian Winged Dragon was last seen, it will save both time and effort."

Wang Li nodded in agreement:

"Alright, this way..."

Guided by Wang Li, the three arrived at a steep cliff and landed. Wang Li set Dugu Yan down and turned to Dugu Bo:

"This is the area. The Cang Tian Winged Dragon often comes here to hunt. Its body length is fourteen meters, with a wingspan of over thirty meters, and its thick tail is seven meters long. Based on this, I suspect it's a soul beast over seventy thousand years old."

"As for its exact location, give me a moment. Let me use my domain to find it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Li activated his Blue Silver Domain. Despite the harsh environment, traces of Blue Silver Grass could still be found in the cracks and crevices of the rocks.

The Blue Silver Domain expanded, giving Wang Li a broad perspective. It wasn't long before he spotted the resting Cang Tian Winged Dragon in a cave.

"I found it! Let's go!" 

The three of them shot forward once more, quickly arriving at the base of a cliff. Wang Li pointed to a cave high above. 

"It's in that cave!" 

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious. A seventy-thousand-year-old Cang Tian Winged Dragon was no trivial matter—even he had to treat it with caution. After all, dragons were synonymous with power. 

He turned to the two and instructed: 

"You both stay here. Xiao Li, protect Yan Yan. I'll be back soon." 

With that, Dugu Bo soared into the air, leaving Wang Li and Dugu Yan behind. Wang Li glanced at Dugu Yan but didn't rush forward to assist. 

Truth be told, Dugu Yan was far from fragile. With six soul rings, three soul bones, and a soul power level of seventy, she was more than capable of handling herself in a dangerous situation. 

In midair, Dugu Bo activated his Martial Soul. Two yellow, two purple, and five black soul rings emerged one after another, and a thick, eerie green poisonous mist spread around him. 

With a wave of his hand, the poison fog drifted toward the cave, its corrosive nature causing the stone walls to sizzle and crack. 

Whoosh! 

A piercing sound ripped through the air as the Cang Tian Winged Dragon shot out of the cave. Its silver-white body already bore signs of corrosion, and the searing pain drove it into a furious roar: 

"ROAR!" 

The sound carried immense force—an ordinary opponent would have collapsed from sheer intimidation alone. 

But this was Dugu Bo. A Rank 96 Hyper Douluo. Now, man and dragon faced off in midair. 

The Cang Tian Winged Dragon was a western dragon type, boasting a body as strong as steel and incredible speed granted by its powerful wings, allowing it to dominate the skies. 

Its piercing gaze locked onto Dugu Bo, instinctively sensing the immense power radiating from him. However, since its rest had been disturbed, it was ready to unleash its wrath. 

With a mighty flap of its wings, the dragon transformed into a streak of silver light, weaving through the sky with incredible agility. 

Dugu Bo's sharp eyes tracked its movements, his brows furrowing. He wasn't a speed-type Soul Master—when it came to agility, he had no advantage. Even at full speed, he couldn't catch up to the dragon. 

His best bet was to seize an opportunity when the dragon attacked and counter with full force. With this in mind, he secretly gathered his strength, appearing unguarded while, in reality, his soul power was rapidly circulating, ready to strike at any moment. 

As expected, the Cang Tian Winged Dragon took the bait. It folded its wings close to its body, accelerating as it swooped down behind Dugu Bo, clearly intending to rip him apart from behind. 

This was exactly the moment Dugu Bo had been waiting for. 

He unleashed his fifth and sixth soul skills—Jade Phosphor Heaven's Shield and Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Strike. 

Two black soul rings shone brightly as a protective barrier enveloped him. At the same time, he raised his hands in front of him, gathering a massive energy sphere that rapidly expanded, radiating an overwhelming sense of danger. 

In the blink of an eye, Dugu Bo spun around and hurled the energy sphere forward. 

By the time the Cang Tian Winged Dragon realized the danger, it was already too late to dodge—it had flown straight into the attack. 

BOOM! BOOM! 

A violent explosion erupted, sending toxic fumes billowing through the air. The Cang Tian Winged Dragon let out an agonized wail as it hastily retreated. Its once pristine silver-white scales were now covered in wounds, the poisonous corrosion eating away at its body. 

Yet, Dugu Bo still wasn't satisfied. 

"As expected, its steel-like body isn't so easily broken. Even my full-power sixth soul skill couldn't seriously wound it in one strike." 

Then, a cold smirk formed on his lips. 

"But you've already inhaled my poison. Let's see how long you can last!" 

The Cang Tian Winged Dragon roared in pain. Though its external wounds weren't too severe, the burning sensation inside its body was unbearable—like an unquenchable fire spreading through its veins.

However, the intense pain only fueled the dragon's ferocity. Its eyes turned blood-red as it launched another barrage of violent attacks against Dugu Bo, like a relentless storm. 

Its speed remained astonishingly fast. Dugu Bo attempted to repeat his previous tactic, but this time, the Cang Tian Winged Dragon had learned. While still incredibly swift, it now moved with caution, keeping a margin for evasion at all times. 

With no immediate opportunity for a decisive counterattack, Dugu Bo relied on his Jade Phosphor Heaven's Shield to protect himself. His eighth and ninth soul skills required an immense amount of soul power and couldn't be activated instantly, making it difficult to land a direct hit on such a fast-moving opponent. 

Thus, he waited. 

Waited for the poison to take effect. 

Seconds ticked by. 

"Woo..." 

A low groan escaped from the Cang Tian Winged Dragon. Its body was in turmoil, its strength fading, and its once-dazzling speed gradually declining. 

Dugu Bo seized the moment and activated his skull bone ability: 

"Medusa's Gaze!" 

Twin beams of petrifying light shot from his eyes. 

This time, the Cang Tian Winged Dragon couldn't dodge. The attack struck it directly—first its wing began to turn to stone, then the effect rapidly spread to other parts of its body. 

"ROAR!" 

The dragon let out another agonized roar. It fought with all its might to resist the petrification, but half of its body had already turned to solid stone. 

Finally, its massive form plummeted from the sky. 

Dugu Bo descended after it, quickly signaling Wang Li and Dugu Yan to come over. Without hesitation, he called out urgently: 

"Yan Yan, finish it off!" 

Dugu Yan didn't hesitate. She immediately activated her Martial Soul and unleashed her most powerful sixth soul skill: 

"Jade Phosphor Annihilation Beam!" 

Her final black soul ring shone brilliantly. Opening her mouth, she fired a jet-black beam of light. 

The attack was blindingly fast. With half of its body petrified, the Cang Tian Winged Dragon was completely unable to dodge. The beam struck its head directly. 

The corrosive poison erupted in full force. 

The dragon howled in agony as its flesh withered away, its life force being rapidly drained. Despite its formidable vitality, it let out a final, drawn-out wail for more than ten minutes before its body finally fell silent. 

The once-mighty seventy-thousand-year-old soul beast was dead. 

Dark energy surged wildly in the air, slowly condensing into a massive black soul ring. 

Seeing the soul ring emerge, Dugu Bo finally let out a sigh of relief. With a touch of admiration in his voice, he remarked: 

"The Cang Tian Winged Dragon may not have any particularly mysterious abilities, but its steel-like body and extreme speed made it powerful enough. If I had faced it before, I would've been forced to use all my trump cards just to take it down."

Wang Li spoke up: 

"But in the end, Grandpa still took it down. I originally thought we'd have to attack from both sides, restricting its speed before we could subdue it." 

"A seventy-thousand-year-old Cang Tian Winged Dragon may not have poison attributes, but it is a true dragon species. As a soul ring to unlock your Martial Soul True Body, it should be a perfect fit. Yan Yan, go ahead." 

Dugu Yan nodded and turned to Dugu Bo and Wang Li. 

"Grandpa, Xiao Li, I'll begin absorbing the soul ring now." 

With that, she solemnly summoned the massive black soul ring. Slowly, it drifted toward her, encircling her body before merging into her. 

For most Soul Sages at the seventy-level threshold, the safest soul ring absorption limit was typically under fifty thousand years. 

However, Dugu Yan had consumed two immortal herbs, possessed three soul bones that amplified her strength, and had already absorbed soul rings that exceeded conventional limits for her fifth and sixth rings. Under such circumstances, absorbing a seventy-thousand-year soul ring was still challenging but not impossible. 

During the process, pain flickered across Dugu Yan's face. Her body trembled, her breathing grew rapid, and she clenched her fists tightly. But eventually, the tension faded, and she calmed down. 

Nearly five hours passed before she finally opened her eyes. A glimmer of excitement flashed through them. The power of the Cang Tian Winged Dragon's soul ring was truly domineering. 

Seeing the worried expressions on Dugu Bo and Wang Li's faces, she reassured them: 

"Grandpa, Xiao Li, I'm fine. And my Martial Soul True Body... the boost it provides is absolutely terrifying—a 70% increase in all attributes and soul skill amplification by 70%. The best part? There are no major side effects. However, I can only activate it once every twenty-four hours. If I try to use it a second time within the same day, its effectiveness will drop significantly, and my body will fall into a weakened state." 

"This soul ring was extremely difficult to absorb, but it suits me perfectly. And more importantly..." 

Dugu Yan frowned slightly, deep in thought. 

"When I refined the soul ring and awakened my Martial Soul's true potential, I also gained a new ability... it feels like a domain—the Jade Phosphor Domain!" 

As soon as she finished speaking, a faint glow spread around her, forming an invisible field that enveloped the space half a meter around her. 

"This is the Jade Phosphor Domain. It has three effects—Corrosion, Assimilation, and Devour. Right now, I can only use the first one, which erodes the soul power and bodies of enemies within the domain. The second effect will allow me to gradually convert foreign energy into my own highly toxic poison. The third effect will let me absorb and refine the poison I've assimilated, using it to enhance my own strength." 

Dugu Bo was speechless for a moment before bursting into laughter. 

"A domain! Only the most elite Martial Souls can develop one. With this, our Jade Phosphor Serpent lineage will surpass even the top three sects' inherited Martial Souls!" 

Wang Li simply smiled. 

This was within his expectations. 

In the original timeline, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and Yearning Heartbroken Red were primarily used to revive Xiao Wu. But now, with Dugu Yan absorbing their medicinal properties instead of letting them go to waste, it was natural that she would undergo an extraordinary transformation. 

Just then, Dugu Yan walked toward the fallen Cang Tian Winged Dragon's corpse. Her brows furrowed slightly as she turned back to Dugu Bo and Wang Li. 

"Grandpa, Xiao Li… there's something inside the dragon's body pulling at my soul power. I think it's a soul bone, located along its spine." 

Both Dugu Bo and Wang Li were overjoyed. 

A soul bone! 

The three of them immediately worked together to extract it—a torso soul bone, the rarest and most valuable of all! 

Since Dugu Yan had absorbed the dragon's soul ring, this soul bone was undoubtedly the perfect match for her. 

Another seven to eight hours passed. 

When Dugu Yan opened her eyes again, she was so overwhelmed with excitement that she could barely speak. 

After a long moment, her brilliant eyes still sparkled as she explained: 

"The torso soul bone's ability is called Dragonbone State. It allows me to transform my skeletal structure into actual dragon bones, dramatically increasing my physical endurance, explosive power, attack strength, and defense." 

"But the most important part..." 

"It increases the number of times I can activate Martial Soul True Body per day—from once to three times! Only if I try to force a fourth activation within twenty-four hours will I start experiencing severe side effects." 

"And my soul power… has already reached level seventy-four." 

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