Chapter 66: Cultivation 3.0

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Li Luochen and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, a faint smile appearing on their faces. 

Not long after, Dugu Bo arrived, his expression somewhat strange as he looked at the two of them. 

"The Spirit Fusion Technique you two possess is incredibly powerful. The only issue is that your current cultivation levels are too low to sustain prolonged battles. However, I can sense that your fusion rate is exceptionally high. And… do you have two Spirit Fusion Techniques?" 

Dugu Bo felt baffled by recent events. So many strange occurrences had taken place—how could a Soul King possess the combat strength of a Soul Sage? And now this: two Spirit Fusion Techniques from the same pair? 

It completely shattered conventional understanding in the world of soul masters. He couldn't comprehend it. For instance, Ju Gui Douluo's Spirit Fusion Technique compatibility was around thirty percent, while the Star Luo Empire's Ghostly White Tiger had a fusion rate of about seventy percent. 

Dugu Bo wasn't unfamiliar with the Ghostly White Tiger—he could clearly sense that his granddaughter and grandson-in-law's Spirit Fusion Technique surpassed seventy percent compatibility. 

"Grandpa, I suspect that the fusion rate of my and Yanzhi's Spirit Fusion Technique has reached one hundred percent—a perfect fusion. A perfect fusion results in two different fusion techniques. Moreover, the fusion of our soul power can enhance our cultivation speed." 

Li Luochen, being a transmigrator, knew a thing or two. Wasn't this similar to Huo Gua and Tang Wutong? They even had triple-life spirits—it was truly overpowered. 

{T/N: Huo Gua is Huo Yuhao.}

"Is that so? Indeed, the wonders of spirit souls are boundless. Let's head back," Dugu Bo said. Lately, he'd encountered so many new phenomena that he needed time to process everything. 

The trio soon returned to Shrek Academy. Initially, Dugu Yan intended to return to her dormitory, but Li Luochen stopped her. He wanted to test whether cultivating together would significantly increase their speed. 

Li Luochen remembered that Huo Gua and Tang Wutong's cultivation speed increased dramatically when they trained together—faster than solo cultivation. He wondered if it was true. 

Thus, Li Luochen and Dugu Yan sat on the bed, their hands pressed together, and entered a meditative state. 

Both simultaneously circulated the Limitless Universe Skill, absorbing the surrounding energy of heaven and earth. Due to the fusion of their soul powers, their ability to absorb energy was greatly enhanced. The fused soul power flowed through their Greater and Lesser Circulation Paths, doubling their cultivation speed compared to solo practice. 

Taking advantage of this momentum, Dugu Yan broke through to level forty-nine. She had already been at the peak of level forty-eight, and tonight provided the perfect opportunity. 

A night passed, and the two opened their eyes simultaneously, gazing at each other. 

"This cultivation method is incredibly fast—even with my extreme attributes, it's still impressive. The time needed to break through to Soul Emperor will be significantly reduced. By the way, Yanzi, you should consume the Yearning Heartbroken Red. It will transform your body and boost your soul power." 

Li Luochen sighed as he spoke, then recalled the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Better to consume it now to avoid any unforeseen complications. 

"Huh? Didn't you say it wouldn't wither once it recognized its master? Isn't this flower a symbol of our love? Wouldn't eating it feel inappropriate?" 

Dugu Yan, having received the flower's memories and impressions, hesitated to consume it. In truth, Li Luochen also shared these memories. 

This made him understand why Xiao Wu had been reluctant to eat the flower. However, he believed that rapid improvement was paramount. 

"Yanzi, you should still consume it. Increasing our strength will allow us to live more comfortably. The continent is no longer peaceful—we need power. This is also why I'm going to the City of Slaughter. 

Our innate talents have already been elevated by divine herbs, yet we still haven't become Title Douluos. We remain in danger, so growing stronger sooner is the best option. 

Besides, does our relationship need this flower to validate or witness our bond? No. Without it, our feelings remain strong." 

Li Luochen's words strengthened Dugu Yan's resolve. At fifteen years old, her soul power had reached level forty-nine, and she would soon break through to level fifty, becoming a Soul King this year. 

A fifteen-year-old Soul King—aside from Li Luochen, she was the second-youngest Soul King. Together, they were confident they could reach Soul Emperor before twenty and become Title Douluos in their early thirties. 

However, compared to Li Luochen, Dugu Yan still lagged behind. Li Luochen was currently at the late stages of level fifty-seven, eight levels higher than her. She had always been a full realm behind him. She didn't want to be just an accessory to Li Luochen but rather his capable partner. 

Dugu Yan understood that there weren't many people Li Luochen fully trusted. The ones he genuinely trusted from the bottom of his heart were herself, her grandfather Dugu Bo, and his own grandfather Li Yusong. 

Even the teachers at Shrek Academy were treated with some caution—not because he feared they would harm him, but because he worried someone might extract information from them, which would be unsafe. 

Moreover, Dugu Yan had come to realize just how terrifying the true power on the continent of Douluo was. Even her grandfather couldn't face everything without fear—there were Limit Douluos on the continent capable of instantly killing Dugu Bo. 

Thus, Dugu Yan resolved to help Li Luochen. She removed the Yearning Heartbroken Red from her hair. 

A dazzling, vivid flower, dripping with golden-red hues—it was truly beautiful, worthy of being called a divine-grade herb and the king of medicinal plants. 

After admiring it for a moment, Dugu Yan consumed it. Though the Yearning Heartbroken Red possessed the strongest effects among divine herbs, its effects were also the gentlest. It had the power to bring the dead back to life and mend broken bones, essentially granting a second chance at life. 

Even if not used for life-saving purposes, it could still boost Dugu Yan's soul power by ten levels, transform her body, and comprehensively enhance her mental strength. 

At this moment, Dugu Yan was enveloped in a red glow, and her Golden-Scaled Azure Dragon spirit appeared. The red light surrounded the dragon, causing it to undergo changes. 

The Golden-Scaled Azure Dragon spirit began to slowly transform, becoming more sacred and noble. Li Luochen could feel his Coiling Dragon Staff trembling. 

His Coiling Dragon Staff had absorbed the essences of five dragon-type spirit beasts, each leaving their patterns on it. Yet now, these patterns reacted so strongly to the evolving Golden-Scaled Azure Dragon? 

Li Luochen believed that the divinity within the Yearning Heartbroken Red had transformed Dugu Yan's body and spirit. Divine-grade herbs should possess such abilities—not only saving lives but also granting greater powers. 

Dugu Yan's spirit became increasingly sacred and noble. Each scale resembled jade, exuding beauty. This dragon was an entirely new dragon-type spirit based on the Eastern Dragon. 

It was far more magnificent than those lizard-like dragons. In any case, Li Luochen adored it—Little Dragon Maiden was becoming more and more enchanting. 

Overall, this spirit resembled a radiant Azure Dragon, exuding unparalleled sanctity and nobility. Its presence signified auspiciousness, as if it were a born ruler. 

Dugu Yan opened her eyes, her entire body now transformed into a dragonized form. Truly, she was a Little Dragon Maiden—dragon horns on her head, a dragon tail behind her, and dragon scales covering her skin. 

Li Luochen rested his chin on his hand, examining Dugu Yan from top to bottom. These dragon scales were stunning—emerald green yet radiating golden light. Hissss—being a dragon rider wouldn't be bad either. 

"How do you feel, Yanzi?" Li Luochen looked at Dugu Yan, whose appearance had undergone a dramatic transformation. Her beauty had become even more breathtaking—already a stunning woman, she now exuded an aura of nobility. Tsk tsk tsk, lucky me. 

"I feel amazing. My soul power has reached level fifty, and I believe I can still break through. My spirit is now called the Golden Radiance Azure Dragon. I'm not sure of its exact tier, but it's far stronger than my previous Golden-Scaled Azure Dragon. 

Moreover, I can now control water, earth, wood, poison, and space attributes, and my entire body has fully dragonized. I believe that in this dragonized state, I could defeat a Soul Sage." 

Whoa—terrifying indeed.

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