Chapter 104: Fourth Soul Skill: Blue Silver Flood Dragon (Part Two)
With a backward flip, Zu Zong landed on the head of the Blue Silver Flood Dragon. Soul power spread beneath his feet, anchoring him firmly to its surface.
"This is my fourth soul skill—Blue Silver Flood Dragon. It fuses my mutated Blue Silver Grass into the form of a dragon.
With my current soul power, I can maintain this state for half an hour. Moreover, it is a growth-type soul skill. For every new soul ring, the dragon's length will increase by ten meters, while soul power consumption decreases by ten percent." From atop the dragon's head, Zu Zong looked down at Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo burst into laughter. "Good boy! This is indeed a powerful skill. Let me test its strength for myself."
He beckoned with his hand, though he did not release his martial soul.
Zu Zong nodded. Pressing his palms together, he controlled the dragon's body. The Blue Silver Flood Dragon writhed and then surged forward at full speed, lunging toward Dugu Bo.
Just before colliding, Zu Zong leapt from the dragon's head. The dragon opened its maw, blasting energy at Dugu Bo. A thunderous crash followed, the ground shattering in a web-like pattern beneath him. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring everything.
When the smoke cleared, Dugu Bo was seen gripping the dragon's hooked snout with both arms, halting its advance.
He laughed again. "Impressive strength and speed, but a ten-thousand-year soul skill must be more than this, no?" Clearly intrigued, he was intent on testing Zu Zong's current ability.
Zu Zong's lips curled upward. Forming another hand seal, he replied, "Of course not. Be careful now."
The pale-blue glow around him grew brighter. Under his control, the dragon's tail twisted and swept violently toward Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo released his grip and easily dodged, soaring into the air.
That was exactly what Zu Zong wanted. The tail was only a feint—the body was the true weapon.
Before Dugu Bo could stabilize himself mid-air, the dragon's head lunged again. He dodged with a grin, but to his surprise, the dragon twisted its massive body and coiled tightly around him.
Feeling the crushing strength, Dugu Bo remained calm, even showing approval. "Not bad. Your dragon has exceptional binding power."
Suddenly, his expression changed. The strength itself he could endure with his Title Douluo body, but he realized the dragon was growing larger, while his soul power was being continuously drained into it.
Without hesitation, he let out a piercing roar. Emerald light burst forth, and his body expanded as a massive jade-green serpent phantom appeared behind him.
At the same time, nine soul rings rose beneath his feet—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—circling around him.
With the activation of his martial soul, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, Dugu Bo's soul power surged. Under its immense pressure, the Blue Silver Flood Dragon shattered into fragments.
As the dragon collapsed, Zu Zong suffered backlash. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Wiping it away, he glared at Dugu Bo. "Old poison, didn't you say you were only testing my fourth soul skill? Why hit so hard?"
"Haha, I just lost control for a moment. Still, your soul skill is powerful indeed. If your soul power reaches the Soul King level, it may not be inferior to the Martial Soul True Body of some ordinary Soul Saints."
Retracting the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, Dugu Bo gave an embarrassed smile, then raised his thumb in praise. "Besides strength, speed, and powerful binding force, can this dragon also carry the high-temperature poison flame you used before?"
Zu Zong nodded without denial.
Dugu Bo drew in a sharp breath. Having felt the dragon's power firsthand, he knew that if poison flame were suddenly added, even he might suffer a loss.
Zu Zong then took out a Dragon Zhi Leaf, crushed it, and swallowed it, before sitting cross-legged to heal and recover his soul power.
The Dragon Zhi Leaf, found near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, was known for stabilizing injuries and restoring vitality.
Moments later, Zu Zong opened his eyes again, his wounds nearly healed.
"I plan to head back. These are the medicinal guides you'll need, a four-month supply—enough to completely resolve the backlash of the poison." Zu Zong tossed a bundle to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo froze, his face showing surprise. "You just give all the medicine to me? Aren't you afraid that once I'm healed, I'll turn on you?"
"I believe the famed Poison Douluo wouldn't stoop to hold grudges against a mere Soul Sect like me. Besides, who knows whether your poison might relapse again after four months?" Zu Zong replied with a smile.
Dugu Bo laughed heartily. "Interesting! In all my life, I've never met such an amusing boy. But—"
His tone shifted as he cracked his knuckles. "I've calculated carefully. My granddaughter is only seven years older than you. Not such a big difference. When you're eighteen, she'll only be twenty-five. Quite a bargain for you, boy. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
Zu Zong rolled his eyes. "Leaving aside that she's Yu Tianheng's girlfriend, do you really think your granddaughter is the kind of woman who would betray her love?"
He remembered clearly that Dugu Yan was the only girl in the original story who never once gave Tang San a second look, because she always loved Yu Tianheng.
"Er…" Dugu Bo was left speechless, sighing softly. "Forget it, forget it. Matters of you young people, this old man won't interfere. My final condition still stands—when you've decided, you're welcome to find me anytime."
With that, Dugu Bo leapt into the air. A few flashes later, he vanished from Zu Zong's sight.
Watching him depart, Zu Zong didn't linger either. Soul power surged beneath his feet, the Eight Spider Spears thrusting from his back.
With a single leap, he soared several hundred meters away. This was a technique he had developed during his two months of boredom, and truthfully, it was perfect for traveling quickly.
——Dividing Line——
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, bamboo grove behind the mountain.
A white figure darted out from between the bamboo stalks. A tender, childlike face, long slender legs drawn taut, a supple waist that could be clasped in one hand, and a scorpion braid trailing to her hips—who else but Xiao Wu?
Behind her, a graceful black-clad figure followed, not as fast but not slow either. In her hands were two black kunai, each clash with Xiao Wu sparking fire. It was Ye Lingling, who had mastered her body techniques.
Ever since Zu Zong was taken away by Dugu Bo, Xiao Wu had thrown herself desperately into cultivation. Only when fully immersed in training could she temporarily forget her longing. She even pushed herself to the point of sleepless, foodless practice. And Ye Lingling, close to her, had joined her efforts as well.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling halted. For she had spotted someone.
(End of chapter)
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