Chapter 52: Dugu Bo vs. Ju Douluo (Part One)

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On the other side, somewhere in the Tian Dou Empire, Dugu Bo, who had already left Shrek Academy, was now traveling across the continent again.

After all, every level increase after reaching level ninety-five was a matter of understanding one's spirit. At the Super Douluo level, each level increase would evolve the spirit. Super Douluos had profound insights into their spirits. This didn't apply to twin spirits that relied on soul ring energy.

"When was the last time I traveled the continent? It seems like it was decades ago. When I reached the Soul Emperor stage, my body was already tormented by snake venom.

Xin also suffered from this. Afterward, I kept searching for antidotes for Xin and his wife. Unfortunately, we only found one now. If we had found it earlier, Yan Yan wouldn't have grown up without her parents.

Sigh, I've become sentimental now. Known as Poison Douluo, people fear and respect me, and I don't like to talk with others.

I've always been alone. But now that Yan Yan has found a boyfriend, I can rest assured. Xiao Chen is someone worth entrusting her life to. The best thing I can do now is to protect them."

Dugu Bo reflected on his life. Now, he didn't know where to start his new journey across the continent.

"Hmm, first, let's go find Juhua Guan. Back then, he chased me around just because I stole a few herbs from him. Was it really necessary?

He suppressed me for so many years. Now that we're both at level ninety-five, let's see who's stronger! After beating Juhua Guan, I'll go to the seaside.

Little Chen said that whale jelly, which is the brain of sea soul beasts, is a heavenly material that can enhance physical strength. I'll get some thousand-year whale jelly this time.

It will help improve Yan Yan's physical condition. She still needs about a year to break through to the Soul Ancestor level. This wandering trip will last half a year, and I'll see if I can gather more whale jelly.

Half a year later, I'll return to help Yan Yan obtain her fourth soul ring. Xiao Chen mentioned that a thousand-year soul beast could rival a ten-thousand-year soul beast, so we must be careful."

Dugu Bo finalized his plan and set off toward the distance. However, before that, he needed to beat Juhua Guan.

Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace

Just after delivering the documents, Ju Douluo suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if something was targeting him.

"Huh? Old Chrysanthemum, what's wrong?" Gui Douluo, seeing Ju Douluo shiver, couldn't help but ask.

"Nothing, Old Ghost. I think I might not have slept well. Today's affairs may be busy, so I'll go out for some fresh air. Old Ghost, you handle the matters with His Holiness." Wearing golden armor and a red robe, Ju Douluo walked out of the Pope's Palace.

"Alright," Gui Douluo nodded in agreement and disappeared into the darkness to report to Bibi Dong that his old partner was going out for some fresh air.

Walking out of the Pope's Palace, Ju Douluo took a deep breath of the blue sky: "Phew—thankfully, there's Old Ghost to rely on. What should I do next? Let's go bother that old poisoner. It's been a while since I last beat him up."

Ju Douluo flew out of Spirit City and headed towards the Tian Dou Empire. Coincidentally, Dugu Bo was also heading somewhere, and their paths were bound to cross. Perhaps it was the mutual attraction between rivals.

Two days later, Dugu Bo and Ju Douluo Yue Guan met in a soul beast forest.

Dugu Bo looked at the flamboyant man in front of him.

Yue Guan appeared to have skin as delicate as a baby's, with an enchanting appearance that gave a peculiar feeling. His voice did not reveal his age; if not for the Adam's apple on his neck, no one would have thought he was a man.

Wearing the red ceremonial attire only available to Title Douluos, adorned with gold and silver patterns, especially the dazzling gemstone on his chest, the size of a baby's fist, exuding an aura of luxury.

Dugu Bo's eyes, which had returned to normal, turned green again, like a venomous snake eyeing its prey.

And Yue Guan, initially looking at the black-bearded middle-aged man in front of him, felt a sense of familiarity until the man's eyes turned green, and he recognized him immediately.

"Hey, old poisoner, how dare you show up in front of me? Do you think I haven't taught you enough lessons?"

As Yue Guan spoke, the presence of a level ninety-five Super Douluo radiated from him. He still thought Dugu Bo was the shame of the Title Douluos, unaware that Dugu Bo had changed significantly.

"Hmph, Chrysanthemum Guan, I was just thinking about how to find you, and here you come to me. Today, I'll turn your chrysanthemum into a rotten one." Dugu Bo coldly cursed.

{T/N: Chrysanthemum is Chinese slang for an*s/ars*hole. Guan means passage. Dugu Bo is essentially calling him 'An*l passage'.}

"Pah, don't call me Chrysanthemum Guan! You old poisoner are asking for death!" Ju Douluo exploded immediately. He hated being called Chrysanthemum Guan, except by Old Ghost.

"Fifth soul skill, Gathering of Cold Heroes!"

Ju Douluo condensed a fast blade formed by the petals of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and slashed at Dugu Bo.

"Hmph! Pretentious! Fifth soul skill, Serpent Shield of Heaven's Vigor!" Dugu Bo summoned the Jade-Gold Phosphorous Snake Emperor, which coiled its body to form a green energy shield, blocking the plant blade.

"What! When did you become level ninety-five?" Ju Douluo couldn't believe it. A couple of years ago, he and Ghost Douluo teamed up to nearly kill Dugu Bo.

If Prince Xue Xing hadn't appeared to rescue Dugu Bo, he might have perished.

"Hmph, none of your business!" Dugu Bo charged directly at Ju Douluo for close combat. After his spirit evolved, although it didn't evolve in the direction of a dragon,

The benefits from the Earth Dragon Melon were significant, greatly increasing his spirit's defense and power. Now, he even had an affinity with earth attributes.

Dugu Bo could be considered the strongest snake-type Title Douluo on the current continent. He was eager to test how strong his close combat skills had become.

Ju Douluo was a powerful offensive Super Douluo, and Dugu Bo wanted to test his prowess.

Dugu Bo threw a heavy punch at Ju Douluo, who blocked it with his chrysanthemum blade, feeling the power behind the punch and silently thinking,

'This old poisoner has greatly improved in agility, speed, and strength. What happened to him? Didn't he suffer deeply from poison? How did he resolve the poison issue, causing such a mutation in his spirit?

His soul power has also increased significantly! Could it be due to high-grade medicinal herbs? This old poisoner has good luck.'

The close combat between the two Super Douluos was so fast that it was hard to follow. Ju Douluo retreated to create some distance.

"Sixth soul skill, Golden Stamen Reflecting Flowing Clouds!"

The massive Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum in front of Ju Douluo emitted dazzling golden light and shot towards Dugu Bo.

"Heh, Fourth soul skill, Corrosive Poison, combined with the Jade-Gold Phosphorous Snake Emperor Poison, dual mixed poison!"

Dugu Bo directly used his innate snake poison combined with the corrosive poison of his fourth soul skill. In the case of dual mixed poison, the toxicity was greatly enhanced and had corrosive properties.

'This old poisoner's poison is getting stronger. Damn it, I can't lose like this!'

Ju Douluo refused to lose to Dugu Bo. It was unacceptable for him that the once-shamed Title Douluo was now suppressing him, making him very unhappy.

"Old poisoner, don't rejoice too soon. Even if your snake venom is powerful, so what? I am a level ninety-five Super Douluo!"

Ju Douluo's words carried arrogance.

"Heh, unfortunately, I am also level ninety-five. This time, you are definitely losing."

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