Chapter 65 Dugu Bo: The Advantage Lies With Me.
"Where is Dean Shui? Does he dare to come out and meet us?"
Before Huo Yuhao and Shui Yun'er could even leave the cave, an aged voice rang out. Although they hadn't seen the person yet, the arrogance and coldness in the voice suggested that this person was up to no good.
At this very moment, above Tianshui Academy, a tall, thin old man was suspended in mid-air, his presence seemingly blending into the sky, making him exceptionally eye-catching.
Most surprisingly, the old man's hair and beard were entirely green, swaying gently in the wind. His eyes, those emerald green eyes, were casually scanning the Tianshui Academy below, as if scrutinizing every corner.
The female students of Tianshui College had already noticed the mysterious green figure. They gathered together, whispering and discussing amongst themselves. Their faces were filled with curiosity and unease, wondering why this old man had come and what changes he would bring.
Meanwhile, the group of Soul Saint experts from the academy were looking at the figure in the sky with solemn expressions.
They could sense that the old man in front of them possessed an extremely powerful aura, even stronger than the old dean, and was very likely a legendary titled Douluo.
Moreover, the old man before them reeked of a foul stench and emanated a greenish, poisonous aura, clearly indicating a ruthless character. His eyes held a chilling light, like those of a venomous snake, and faint green markings could be seen on his skin, sending shivers down one's spine.
They now only hope that Dean Shui can appear as soon as possible, otherwise they really can't stop this old man.
Fortunately, Shui Yun'er and Huo Yuhao didn't keep them waiting long; they came out of the cave shortly afterward.
Looking at Dugu Bo floating in the sky, Shui Yun'er's clear, cold voice rang out: "I was unaware of the arrival of His Excellency Poison Douluo, and I apologize for not greeting you properly. May I ask what brings Senior Dugu Bo to my Tianshui Academy?"
Shui Yun'er's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible wariness, but on the surface she maintained politeness and respect.
Upon hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Huo Yuhao also turned his gaze to Dugu Bo. Huo Yuhao was naturally very familiar with Dugu Bo, since he frequently appeared in Shrek Academy's textbooks ten thousand years later.
However, Huo Yuhao's gaze was somewhat strange at this moment. The books all described Dugu Bo as having unparalleled poison skills, but in Huo Yuhao's perception, the Dugu Bo in front of him was seriously poisoned, to the point that the poison had penetrated deep into his bones...
"Hehehe, Dean Shui, I've come here for no other reason than this young man beside you." Dugu Bo's gaze was fixed on Huo Yuhao, as if he wanted to see right through him.
Upon hearing Dugu Bo's words, Shui Yun'er said without changing her expression, "Oh? I wonder what business the dignified Poison Douluo has with my son? As far as I know, my son seems to have never met Dugu Bo before."
Huo Yuhao: ???
"No, when did I become your son?" Huo Yuhao looked at Shui Yun'er with a blank expression. "Fine, fine, so you're all taking advantage of me, aren't you?"
Upon hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Dugu Bo replied with a forced smile, "As far as I know, Dean Shui only has two daughters. Where did this so-called son come from?"
"You don't need to worry about that. Do I need to report to you every time I raise a son?"
Shui Yun'er retorted without hesitation. In the past, Shui Yun'er would have been very wary of Dugu Bo, but now, she didn't care about him at all.
Not to mention that her husband and parents are both high-level Soul Douluos, with her current strength, she is not afraid of Dugu Bo at all, even in a one-on-one fight.
Upon hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Dugu Bo's expression suddenly darkened. He had originally chosen to treat her with courtesy out of respect for Shui Yun'er's parents—the two level 89 Soul Douluos.
After all, those two old men were not only exceptionally strong, but also possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Technique capable of rivaling a Title Douluo.
However, neither of the two elders were present, and Shui Yun'er, a junior, dared to speak to him in such a tone.
A surge of anger welled up in Dugu Bo's heart, feeling that his dignity as a senior had been challenged.
"Shui Yun'er, your son is suspected of murdering Prince Xue Xing's cousin. I'm taking him away now." Dugu Bo's tone revealed obvious impatience. His voice was deep and powerful, each word seeming to be squeezed from the depths of his throat.
Shui Yun'er, however, did not back down. She took a step forward and met Dugu Bo's gaze firmly: "What if I refuse?"
Dugu Bo responded with a cold laugh: "Hehehe, it seems that I have been absent from the mainland for too long, and the world seems to have forgotten my methods. Today, I will forcibly take him away, and I want to see if you have the ability to stop me."
A cold glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, and his pupils instantly turned into icy vertical pupils.
Immediately afterwards, nine spirit rings rose one after another from the soles of Dugu Bo's feet, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black, black, radiating light and seemingly enveloping the entire Tianshui Academy in a dazzling glow.
The moment Dugu Bo's nine spirit rings were slowly revealed to everyone, the teachers and students of Tianshui Academy were all deeply shocked.
Many students immediately turned pale with fear. They were filled with disbelief that the strangely-looking old man before them was actually a legendary Title Douluo, something utterly unimaginable in their minds.
Several Soul Saint-level experts in the academy simultaneously and swiftly released their Martial Soul True Forms, each as if facing a formidable enemy, their gazes fixed on Dugu Bobo's figure. Neither of the two former deans of Tianshui Academy were currently in Tianshui City, and Dean Shui's husband was also absent. Faced with such a powerful opponent, could Dean Shui truly handle the situation?
However, in this tense atmosphere, Soo Yoon-ah appeared remarkably calm. Her eyes showed no sign of panic; instead, they gleamed with eager anticipation.
She was looking for an opportunity to test her current strength, but unexpectedly, Dugu Bo offered himself up as a live target.
However, when he saw Shui Yun'er's gaze, Dugu Bo immediately felt insulted. As one of the top experts on the Douluo Continent and a titled Douluo, he was actually looked down upon by Shui Yun'er, which he found hard to accept.
This is simply outrageous! It seems I have indeed kept a low profile for a long time, to the point that the entire Douluo Continent has forgotten the fear of being dominated by the Azure Serpent King's poison. It seems it is time to make the world remember the terror and majesty of the Azure Serpent King, starting from the Tianshui Academy before us.
Dugu Bo took a deep breath, his eyes becoming sharp and resolute. He began to mobilize the soul power within his body, and a powerful aura emanated from him.
Immediately afterwards, a gigantic phantom of the Azure Scale Serpent King slowly emerged behind him. The phantom of the Azure Scale Serpent King was enormous, radiating a green light. The release of this power seemed to freeze the surrounding air, and an invisible pressure spread outwards.
When Shui Yun'er saw Dugu Bo release his martial soul, she was not afraid, but excited. She also began to mobilize her own soul power, and a cold and piercing aura emanated from her body.
It should be noted that Shui Yun'er was a battle maniac when she was young, but she only restrained herself after becoming a mother and the dean. Now, facing such a powerful figure at the Title Douluo level, the fighting spirit deep within Shui Yun'er's heart has been rekindled.
As soul power continued to condense, a gigantic phoenix phantom gradually appeared behind Shui Yun'er. The phoenix's feathers were clearly visible, each feather shimmering with an icy luster. Its wings, when spread, seemed capable of blotting out the sky, bringing endless chill.
Two powerful forces confronted each other in the air, with the phantoms of the Azure Serpent King and the Ice Phoenix reflecting each other, creating a spectacular scene.
The surrounding air was distorted by these two completely different forces, as if even space itself was trembling.
Just after Shui Yun'er released her martial soul, the Ice Phoenix, the temperature in the entire Tianshui Academy dropped significantly, as if it had instantly entered the dead of winter.
A chilling atmosphere filled the air, and a thin layer of frost covered the surrounding plants. Dugu Bo, who was facing Shui Yun'er directly, felt a bone-chilling cold, as if his blood was about to freeze.
Looking at the ice phoenix behind Shui Yun'er and feeling the powerful aura emanating from her, Dugu Bo's heart was also filled with turbulent waves.
Unexpectedly, the Shui Yun'er in front of me has a martial soul that is actually the top-grade Ice Phoenix martial soul, and her aura is even stronger than that of the two old guys from Tianshui Academy.
Those two old guys were both level 89 Soul Douluos. Could it be that Shui Yun'er has broken through to the Title Douluo level?
However, when Dugu Bo saw the eight spirit rings rising from Shui Yun'er's feet—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—he breathed a sigh of relief.
I am a Title Douluo, and although Shui Yun'er's aura is stronger than that of an ordinary Soul Douluo, she is still one spirit ring less than me. In this battle, the advantage is mine!
(End of chapter)