Old Scorpion widened his eyes in astonishment. This Soul Skill bore some resemblance to Old Snake's sixth Soul Skill, Explosive Poison.
However, Explosive Poison detonated outside the enemy's body, aiming to break through defenses.
Dugu Feng's Poison Burst Technique was designed to deal with powerful opponents, inflicting greater damage inside their bodies. Once poisoned, it gave them no time to detoxify.
The goal was stronger offense.
The young master is truly walking further and further down the path of aggressive assault, Old Scorpion sighed inwardly.
"Young Master, since you've acquired such a powerful skill, this is the perfect time for some real-world training!" Old Scorpion suddenly smiled meaningfully.
"Oh? Could it be the Soul Duel Arena?" Dugu Feng asked curiously.
Old Scorpion gave a mysterious smile.
Without another word, he began walking in a specific direction—this time southwest.
They were gradually leaving the Extreme North.
Several days later, they arrived before a small town.
Dugu Feng approached cautiously.
Suddenly, a gust of sharp wind came at him. Without hesitation, Dugu Feng knew another enemy had appeared.
"Poison Burst Technique!"
Dugu Feng grinned coldly as the sound of explosions erupted around him.
Though he appeared not to have activated his Martial Soul Avatar, his second Soul Skill had been active all along.
His opponent had underestimated him.
Dugu Feng looked toward the source of the noise and saw a tall, burly man wielding a spear—a Weapon Soul.
His strength was not to be underestimated; he was also a Great Soul Master.
But in the blink of an eye, his body was torn apart, quickly dissolving into pus.
Dugu Feng didn't even spare him a glance, striding quickly toward the outskirts of the town.
He had already guessed where this place was.
Old Scorpion only knew it as a region steeped in slaughter.
Within dozens of kilometers of this town, there were no laws or order—only killing.
It seemed as though all the desperadoes of the world had gathered here.
Strangely, neither of the two great empires had come to suppress it.
Any Soul Master who offended major families or sects could escape here without fear of pursuit.
Old Scorpion had visited during his travels, but due to the torment of his poison affliction, he couldn't remain vigilant at all times and soon left.
This time, Dugu Feng's Soul Skills were formidable, but he had only killed one person during a Soul Duel. He needed more experience, which made Old Scorpion think of this place.
Based on Old Scorpion's description and his own experiences upon approaching the area, Dugu Feng had deduced that this was Slaughter City.
Only a special place like Slaughter City could be like this.
Relying on his Ice Burst Technique and two Nine-Section Jadeites, he had already killed four people in a row.
The people here were abnormal, all carrying an aura of bloodlust and madness.
Dugu Feng understood clearly—this was the trial to enter Slaughter City. Even stepping into this area subjected one to the influence of the Slaughter City Domain.
Minds grew violent, gradually accumulating powerful killing intent.
Only when one's killing intent reached a certain standard would they qualify to enter the inner reaches of Slaughter City.
Tang San had fought his way in because he had Tang Hao, the Slaughter God, backing him.
Otherwise, with Titled Douluo-level enforcers in Slaughter City, how could Tang San have slaughtered his way in so easily?
Should he enter Slaughter City and claim the Slaughter God Domain?
The importance of a Domain went without saying. Between two Soul Masters of the same level, the one with a Domain would almost certainly determine the outcome.
Moreover, the Slaughter God Domain is a prerequisite for inheriting the Asura God Position.
From the moment one enters Slaughter City and achieves a hundred victories, the inheritance of the Asura God actually begins.
The Asura God is a member of the Divine Realm Committee and one of the three great enforcers. The sheer power of this divine position stirred Dugu Feng's heart.
This, my friends, is the greatest opportunity in the Douluo World aside from Immortal Herbs!
Seize it—it must be seized!
Approaching the slaughter-infested town slowly, Dugu Feng steeled his resolve.
The first requirement to enter Slaughter City is killing intent.
Before Tang San entered, Tang Hao spent a long time sealing his Soul Power to force him to cultivate killing intent.
As for Dugu Feng, since he had decided to seize this opportunity, preparations were indispensable.
He simply took a detour, circling the perimeter of the town.
Killing intent naturally comes from killing.
And what Martial Soul is more efficient at killing and better at nurturing slaughterous aura than one with poison?
Since everyone who came here was a desperado aiming to kill their way into Slaughter City, Dugu Feng would show no mercy either.
"Inside Slaughter City, Soul Skills are unusable—so I'll have to rely on you!"
Dugu Feng glanced at the Nine-Section Jadeite coiled around his wrist.
The two Nine-Section Jadeites had reached three thousand years in cultivation, their bodies now even more ethereal.
Yet their size remained unchanged—still just five inches long.
They were the perfect tools for killing.
And his trump card for daring to enter Slaughter City.
A cold glint flashed in Dugu Feng's eyes as a figure approached.
"Serpent's Belly Sword!"
His body rippled slightly, propelled by Soul Power as he flickered toward the newcomer in a few swift movements.
But before he could even strike, the Nine-Section Jadeite had already pierced the opponent's skin.
Compared to their speed, he was still too slow.
Unless he used a Soul Skill, he simply couldn't match them.
"Next!"
Dugu Feng carefully positioned the two Nine-Section Jadeites within a radius of several dozen steps around him.
Gliding low along the ground, their tiny, illusory forms made them nearly undetectable.
If a Soul Master stronger than him appeared, this would at least give him time to react.
Time flowed steadily. The Serpent's Belly Sword, Blue Phosphorous Twelve Fingers, Nine-Section Jadeite, and even the External Soul Bone Scorpion Claw were all employed.
Dugu Feng continuously honed his slaughterous aura.
At the same time, he contemplated the third-stage application of Azure Phosphorus Violet Venom.
Releasing toxins from every pore of his body.
The principle was simple, but achieving it silently was far harder.
Dugu Feng started with his hands.
First, seeping venom through the minute meridians in his palms—this he could manage.
But emitting toxins from pores was different from releasing them through meridians.
It demanded far greater and more meticulous control over the venom.
Normally, toxins circulated within the meridians, with some inevitably seeping into the body, poisoning the Soul Master themselves.
Now, he was actively forcing toxins into every inch of his skin, expelling them through his pores.
It was practically suicide!
Dugu Feng shook his head. The Poison Cultivation Lineage truly wouldn't rest until it killed its practitioners!
But for someone like him, with a Core Pearl and an External Soul Bone, the danger wasn't as severe.
It just required relentless experimentation.
Time flew. Months passed, and his Soul Power reached level twenty-three.
Finally, Dugu Feng strode confidently into the slaughter-infested town.
It was time to enter Slaughter City.
The icy aura emanating from him made it clear to everyone in the small town that he was not to be trifled with.
Though he appeared young, no one dared to provoke him.
Soon, Dugu Feng spotted a tavern at the center of town.
The tavern stood out prominently, with a dark red flag planted at its entrance—like it had been soaked in blood.
Dugu Feng strode inside and approached the counter.
"Bloody Mary. One glass," he said coldly.
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