Chapter 53: Dugu Bo vs. Ju Douluo (Part Two)

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That's right, Ju Douluo Yue Guan thought to himself. He had been able to chase Dugu Bo around because he had the advantage in soul power. Now, even that advantage was gone.

"Hmph, old poisoner, don't get cocky! Seventh soul skill, True Body of the Spirit!"

A huge purple chrysanthemum grew even larger, and instead of soft petals, it transformed into sharp blades. Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, indestructible like diamond, a top-tier plant spirit.

"Heh, seventh soul skill, True Body of the Spirit!" Dugu Bo also unleashed his seventh soul skill, transforming into a massive snake about thirty meters long. Calling it a snake wasn't entirely accurate; its head resembled a dragon's, and its tail turned into a dragon's tail. Its emerald green scales became golden-green, looking very majestic.

'Indeed! This old poisoner has evolved his spirit. The Jade Phosphorous Snake Emperor was already the king of snakes, yet he managed to evolve further. He must have consumed a high-grade medicinal herb with dragon attributes!'

"Eight soul skill, Radiant Flowing Light!"

Ju Douluo used his eighth soul skill, and the petals emitted beam after beam of golden light, attacking Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo utilized the seventy-thousand-year Sky Dome Divine Eagle left leg bone skill to increase his speed, constantly dodging Ju Douluo's attacks and depleting his soul power.

"Old poisoner, are you only going to dodge? Cowardly turtle!" Ju Douluo shouted loudly.

Dugu Bo acted as if he hadn't heard anything, continuing to dodge and look for an opening.

Suddenly, Dugu Bo appeared behind Ju Douluo, and a white beam shot out from the eyes of the Jade-Gold Phosphorous Snake Emperor.

"Not good—it's Medusa's Gaze." Ju Douluo immediately realized that Dugu Bo was seizing the opportunity to use his skull bone skill.

Ju Douluo hurriedly used his spirit to block Medusa's Gaze.

While Ju Douluo was resisting the petrification beam, a sinister voice echoed in his ear:

"Chrysanthemum Guan, you've exposed your weakness. Sixth soul skill, Jade-Gold Phosphorous Snake Emperor Breakthrough!" By now, Dugu Bo had used the extreme speed of the Sky Dome Divine Eagle left leg bone to reappear behind Ju Douluo.

A heavy blow knocked Ju Douluo down.

"Ahh—this old poisoner is so despicable."

Hearing Ju Douluo still talking tough, Dugu Bo activated the fifty-thousand-year Mandala Snake King left arm bone skill, Snake King Binding.

Several green snake shadows bound Ju Douluo's body, emitting numbing and paralyzing toxins. To ensure sufficient toxicity, Dugu Bo also used the seventy-thousand-year Infinite Poison Python right arm bone skill, increasing the potency of the poison by two hundred percent.

This time, the Snake King Binding's numbing and paralyzing toxins were enough to incapacitate a Title Douluo completely.

Ju Douluo felt utterly powerless, like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

"Old poisoner, I am an elder of the Spirit Hall. Don't act rashly." Ju Douluo said, trying to sound fierce but inwardly fearful.

"Heh, Chrysanthemum Guan, I don't want your life. I just want to settle our grudges properly." Dugu Bo cracked his knuckles and coldly stated.

"Don't come any closer—aaaaaaaah!"

Dugu Bo's fists rained down on Ju Douluo like a storm, mostly targeting his alluring face.

After about half an hour of beating, Dugu Bo left feeling refreshed. The toxins on Ju Douluo would dissipate in two minutes. Feeling satisfied, Dugu Bo walked away with an unrecognizable gait.

Not long after Dugu Bo left, a bruised and battered Ju Douluo stood up: "Sss—this old poisoner hits hard, damn it. No way, next time I'll bring Old Ghost along to get even."

Ju Douluo slowly made his way back to Spirit City. Initially, he had intended to relax by beating up Dugu Bo, but ended up getting beaten himself, making his already bad mood even worse.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo entered the territory of the Star Luo Empire. The Star Luo Empire's territory was larger than that of the Tendo Empire, and Dugu Bo hadn't traveled here much. This time, he mainly headed towards the coastal cities of the Star Luo Empire.

Dugu Bo planned to purchase some high-quality ten-thousand-year whale jelly for his granddaughter. Coastal cities were the most convenient places to do so.

At this moment, Dugu Bo only emanated the aura of a Soul Douluo. With his youthful appearance and altered spirit, except for sworn enemies like Chrysanthemum Guan who could recognize him instantly, other powerful individuals might not recognize him as the notorious Poison Douluo.

Over the next few months, posing as a high-level Soul Douluo, Dugu Bo went on a spree purchasing ten-thousand-year whale jelly in the coastal cities of the Star Luo Empire. Currently, the best pieces he had acquired included one ninety-thousand-year whale jelly, three eighty-thousand-year whale jellies, six seventy-thousand-year whale jellies, and over a dozen fifty-thousand-year whale jellies.

Everyone knew that whale jelly was primarily used as an aphrodisiac luxury item among the decadent nobility. These nobles didn't have the courage to offend a Soul Douluo over a piece of premium whale jelly.

As a result, Dugu Bo, who appeared to be in his thirties, attracted quite a bit of gossip. Some speculated whether this seemingly young Soul Douluo was impotent or wanted to establish a family, given how much whale jelly he purchased.

Dugu Bo paid no attention to these rumors. What did Green Dragon Soul Douluo (Dugu Bo's alias) buying whale jelly have to do with Poison Douluo? Besides, he had personally witnessed the effects of whale jelly.

Moreover, Dugu Bo himself had used an eighty-thousand-year whale jelly. The results were so good that even he, a Super Douluo, could clearly feel his physical strength enhancing, impurities being expelled from his body, his skin improving, and his overall physical condition rising.

Considering he was already a Super Douluo, the premium whale jelly still provided benefits. He couldn't wait to give his granddaughter the ninety-thousand-year whale jelly.

However, at this moment, Dugu Bo was strolling around Star Sea City, the largest coastal city in the Star Luo Empire. There was a main Spirit Hall here, led by a high-level Soul Sage.

"Hey, Green Dragon Soul Douluo, we sincerely invite you to help us hunt souls. We can offer you a reward of one million gold soul coins to help us slay a ninety-thousand-year sea soul beast."

As Dugu Bo was wandering, someone suddenly called out to him—a group of people, about a dozen in total.

The team was led by a ninety-two-level Title Douluo, accompanied by a ninety-level quasi-Title Douluo, six Soul Douluos, and ten high-level Soul Sages.

This was a standard soul-hunting team. They had been observing Dugu Bo for a while, recognizing him as a powerful Soul Douluo. If they could recruit him, their chances of successfully hunting a ninety-thousand-year soul beast would significantly increase.

"Oh? Why approach me?" Dugu Bo was puzzled. He could easily discern their cultivation levels, the highest being ninety-two. They couldn't see through his own cultivation.

"I am a senior offering of the Star Luo Empire, titled Sea Serpent. One of our quasi-Title Douluos needs to obtain their ninth soul ring and requires your assistance.

If successful, the Star Luo Empire will provide substantial rewards. Please consider wisely."

This Sea Serpent Douluo had white hair, a stooped figure, and looked even older than Dugu Bo, appearing well over a hundred years old.

The quasi-Title Douluo looked about sixty, though in reality, he should be older—perhaps the same age as Dugu Bo or even older.

Dugu Bo thought, why not take a look? He could participate without exerting much effort. Even if they planned to betray him later, they'd need to see if they had the capability.

Dugu Bo nodded in agreement and set off to sea with the soul-hunting team.

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