Chapter 166: The Flaw of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul
"A fatal flaw?"
Upon hearing Dugu Bo's words, Yu Yuanzhen's expression became solemn.
Flaws in a Martial Soul are generally secrets that each Family keeps until their dying breath.
Unless it's like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where the flaw simply cannot be hidden, no one would willingly expose such a secret.
Unless the other party has reached a point where they have no choice but to expose it.
"The toxicity of our Dugu Family's Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul can be said to be the strongest among all poison-attribute Martial Souls on the Douluo Continent today."
Speaking of this, Dugu Bo's face showed an expression of pride.
To be the strongest in a certain aspect on the Douluo Continent is a very glorious thing.
"However, this strongest toxicity, while terrifying to my opponents, is also terrifying to us, the Soul Masters of the Dugu Family who possess the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul."
"Because our inherited Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul, while poisoning others, also poisons ourselves!"
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang frowned.
"Poisons itself? That's impossible. No poison-attribute Soul Master has ever poisoned themselves."
"But that's precisely how it is for our Dugu Family."
A bitter smile appeared on Dugu Bo's face.
"The reason our Dugu Family isn't thriving is mainly because after becoming Soul Masters, as long as we Cultivate, our Soul Power transforms into toxins that continuously accumulate within our bodies."
"The more we Cultivate, the stronger this poison becomes, and the more ferocious its backlash against us."
"To be honest, Sect Master and Young Sect Master, my son Dugu Xin cried so bitterly after fighting the Young Sect Master earlier."
"It's because not long ago, the toxins in his body had accumulated to a certain extent, starting to put his life at risk."
As Dugu Bo spoke, he began to choke up.
Yu Xiaogang, who was beside him, finally understood why he had always felt Dugu Xin was quite suppressed during their fight.
When one's life is already in danger, wouldn't they be a bit suppressed?
"So Elder Dugu wants to find a way to neutralize the potent poison within himself?"
Yu Xiaogang asked.
"…To be honest, Young Sect Master, this is actually what I'm most conflicted about."
Dugu Bo fell silent for a moment, then finally showed another bitter smile.
"All the abilities of our Dugu Family's Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul depend entirely on this poison."
"Neutralizing all the potent poison would be equivalent to digging up our own Foundation."
"If we lose this poison skill, in battles against Soul Masters of the same rank, our Dugu Family's Soul Masters would only be able to rely on their physical fitness."
"But our inherited Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul is not a Martial Soul known for its physical strength."
"In other words, if the poison is neutralized, ninety percent of my strength would be gone."
"At that point, let alone fighting Soul Masters of the same rank, I might not even be able to defeat Soul Masters one major rank below me."
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Yu Yuanzhen expressed understanding.
This is how specialized-attribute Soul Masters are.
Even for Martial Souls like their own Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, which advances equally in both Physique and attribute, their strength would significantly drop without the thunder attribute.
Let alone specialized-attribute Soul Masters; without their attribute, they would simply cease to exist.
"So, your requirement is to retain the poison attribute, but find a way to solve the problem of the toxins endangering yourself."
Yu Xiaogang began to ponder.
Dugu Bo, beside him, watched Yu Xiaogang with anticipation, secretly praying in his heart that there would be a treasure around the spring that could solve his problem.
Black World, Sunset Forest, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Bo stood among the immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, his eyes fixed on the heavenly curtain, eagerly awaiting Yu Xiaogang's answer.
He had never imagined that this place where he had always stayed contained so many treasures.
He had truly suffered from his lack of knowledge.
The cave where the Soul Bone was hidden was like this, and his own lair was also like this.
Heaven clearly favored Dugu Bo so much, yet I knew nothing of these things.
And thinking that his son died after he discovered this treasure trove, Dugu Bo's heart began to ache.
If only he had more knowledge, would his son not have died so young?
"But it's not too late now. I still have Yan Yan. No matter what, I won't let Yan Yan perish early like Xiner."
Dugu Bo clenched his fists tightly.
The film continues…
After pondering for a moment, Yu Xiaogang still couldn't find an immortal herb that perfectly met Dugu Bo's requirements.
"Elder Dugu, there are many herbs here suitable for you, but it's a bit difficult to fully meet your requirements."
Saying this, Yu Xiaogang walked over to an immortal herb.
"I currently think the most direct solution is this immortal herb called earth dragon golden gourd."
"It's an earth-attribute immortal herb. After consuming it, your Martial Soul will gain the earth attribute."
"In addition, the earth dragon golden gourd can also enhance your physical fitness and increase your strength."
"It's even possible, if the effect is good enough, for your Martial Soul to transform from a snake into a flood dragon."
"However, this method involves you changing your attribute. With the earth attribute and the physical enhancement brought by the earth dragon golden gourd, you won't need to continue cultivating the poison attribute in the future."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's introduction, Dugu Bo quickly stepped forward and carefully examined the earth dragon golden gourd.
"This… Young Sect Master, are you serious?"
Dugu Bo was somewhat disbelieving.
A single herb could directly change the attribute of his Martial Soul.
This was simply too incredible.
"It's true, but it depends on whether Elder Dugu is willing to give up his poison skill."
"After using this immortal herb, all previous cultivation experience will become useless."
Yu Xiaogang's words made Dugu Bo fall silent.
Indeed, if he used this immortal herb, all the poison-attribute cultivation experience passed down by their Dugu Family ancestors would be rendered obsolete.
This meant that from the user onwards, the new Dugu Family and the former Dugu Family would be two completely different families.
They would have to start accumulating cultivation experience anew.
"Although it's a pity for the experience accumulated by our ancestors, it's more important to keep the Family Legacy going by staying alive."
As soon as he thought of his son possibly dying young, Dugu Bo felt that changing direction wasn't so hard to accept anymore.
If people can't even survive, what's the point of these Legacies?
Of course, if there was to be a change, it would be his son changing; he himself would not give up his poison skill.
"Elder Dugu, don't rush to make a decision. Actually, you can consider this your backup plan."
Yu Xiaogang looked at Dugu Bo's gradually firming expression, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke:
"Elder Dugu, may I specifically examine your condition?"
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