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Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Dugu Bo’s Comeback

Early the next morning, after a night of dedicated "practice," Xiao Wu finally mastered the art of breathing under Su Ming's diligent "instruction." Quietly slipping back to her dorm to catch up on some rest, Xiao Wu couldn't match her Su Ming-ge's endless energy.

Su Ming, knowing he had to meet Ye Lingling by the forest near the academy later to test their martial soul fusion skills, decided to skip sleeping altogether. He sat down to write in his diary—after all, he'd been so busy lately that he hadn't kept up with his daily entries!

[Diary Entry]

Sigh, another day without updating my diary, so I plan to catch up today.

The girls:

All of them rolled their eyes knowingly. By now, they'd figured out that Su Ming only missed diary entries for two reasons: either he was busy, or he was "busy."

Yesterday, there was a large auction in the city. This event also happens in the original story, where Tang San meets Ning Fengzhi through selling two hidden weapons.

With Ning Rongrong's introduction, Tang San and Uncle Ning's relationship was friendly from the start.

As expected, that rare spirit bone, originally meant as the auction's highlight, was stolen by Shi Nian. This was the reason Uncle Ning attended, as the bone, though not 100,000 years old, was of exceptional value and perfect for Rongrong.

The girls:

"What do you mean, 'though it's not 100,000 years'? Spirit bones of that age are incredibly rare!"

Several of them also noted the mention of Shi Nian.

Ning Rongrong had previously mentioned his peculiar martial soul, the "Nightmare." Even Spirit Douluo-level experts could easily fall into his traps. No wonder the auction house couldn't safeguard the bone!

Now, the smarter girls began to speculate, wondering if it might be worth seeking out Shi Nian for that spirit bone since Su Ming had spoken so highly of its abilities. However, this thought quickly faded—Shi Nian's strength was terrifying. Only someone with extreme mental resilience or immunity, or at least a Spirit Douluo, could confront him safely. Bibi Dong, as the Pope, was the only one who met these criteria but chose not to act on it.

Even though a spirit bone of that quality was tempting, one that could be sold at Heaven Dou's auction wasn't rare enough to draw her attention. Besides, since Su Ming was interested, she felt no need to provoke suspicion by going after it.

Currently, Bibi Dong's trust was limited to Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, and the latter was preoccupied with a task. Unbeknownst to her, Chrysanthemum Douluo was currently engaged in a rather lopsided battle with Dugu Bo.

While Dugu Bo was only a Rank 91 Titled Douluo before, his recent rise to Rank 96 made the clash laughably one-sided. Normally, Chrysanthemum Douluo's Thousand-Stringed Chrysanthemum granted impressive durability, earning it the "golden indestructible body" title. However, this defense was compromised, reduced to wilting petals the moment they touched Dugu Bo's poisons. Most of his attacks disintegrated before reaching Dugu Bo, leaving him frustrated and on edge.

"Old Poison! What did you do? How did your power jump from Rank 91 to Rank 96 so quickly?" Chrysanthemum Douluo demanded, his shrill voice betraying his disbelief.

Finally able to turn the tables on his longtime rival, Dugu Bo laughed heartily. "Hahaha! Chrysanthemum, that's none of your concern. Just know that you're no longer a match for me. If you continue bothering me, I'll make sure you regret it!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was shaken. This was a massive breakthrough, the kind he and Ghost Douluo had spent years striving for, with no results. Could the old poison have unlocked some forbidden technique?

Suspicion fueled his concern. "Old Poison, you didn't turn to dark arts, did you? If you did, consider this my warning: step back now for your own good. As the Pope's agents, our duty is to purge heretical soul masters. You wouldn't want your granddaughter to see you dragged off to the Slaughter City, would you?"

The warning was genuine, given his grudging respect for the old poison. The two of them had fought countless times; Chrysanthemum Douluo could have captured him before, but never did. Dugu Bo understood this well and appreciated his rival's concern, even if he couldn't disclose that his newfound strength was a gift from Su Ming.

So, Dugu Bo instead sighed, "Chrysanthemum, you know me well enough. Would I risk everything on a dark technique? I still want to enjoy my life with my granddaughter."

Chrysanthemum Douluo reflected on their years of conflict. While he didn't entirely believe Dugu Bo, he saw no evidence of the telltale side effects associated with dark arts, so he finally relaxed.

Though their rivalry was longstanding, the two had come to a mutual understanding. Chrysanthemum Douluo wouldn't want to be the one to report Dugu Bo if it came down to it. However, he'd yet to accept the reality of Dugu Bo's newfound power, as if this "old poison" wasn't out of his reach anymore.

Curious, Dugu Bo casually asked, "By the way, Chrysanthemum, after all this time, you've never told me your martial soul's real name. Surely it's not just any ordinary chrysanthemum?"

With a touch of pride, Chrysanthemum Douluo replied, "Certainly not. My innate spirit power was at Rank 9, you know. My martial soul is no ordinary chrysanthemum—it's the Rare Chrysanthemum Overlord, a unique type I've never encountered elsewhere."

"In fact, I spent years researching it, combing through ancient texts, even the archives of the Spirit Hall. That's when I learned that certain rare herbs, spirit herbs of legend, could enhance talents dramatically. But after all these years, I've never come across a single one."

"A rare herb could improve my spirit ability even if it doesn't match mine exactly, let alone one that does!" Chrysanthemum Douluo lamented, before looking intently at Dugu Bo. "Old Poison, you know a lot about plants. Ever come across anything remotely like my martial soul?"

Dugu Bo shook his head with an exaggerated sigh. "Not that I can recall. You should probably ask your Pope about it."

Inwardly, he smirked. Chrysanthemum Douluo's spirit was indeed the Rare Chrysanthemum Overlord, akin to the extraordinary Chrysanthemum Herb in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. If he ever got his hands on it, the two would empower each other in ways unimaginable.

Finally, Dugu Bo asked, "Chrysanthemum, you know you're a plant-type soul master. So why follow the path of a pure offensive fighter? Have you never noticed that you're leagues behind the other offense specialists?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo:

Although Dugu Bo's blunt question stung, he couldn't deny it. Despite his pride, his strength lay more in versatility than raw power. That's why he usually stayed by Ghost Douluo's side; their fusion ability was crucial to the Pope's plans. But he couldn't change the fact that alone, he was a relatively weak Rank 95 Titled Douluo.

Feeling slightly defeated, Chrysanthemum Douluo spat back, "Old Poison, you think I don't know that? Growing up as a village nobody, I had no choice but to go on the offensive to protect myself. You have no idea what I've gone through to make it here!"

The memory of his late sister surfaced, sparking the bitterness that shaped his demeanor. Losing her had altered him, leading to the effeminate persona he couldn't shake. Only by embracing it could he feel close to her.

Seeing his rival's genuine pain, Dugu Bo nodded, understanding the man's journey. Though often at odds, they shared mutual respect as survivors of hardship.

With a satisfied grin, Dugu Bo declared, "Well, I've gotten my revenge. Time to go." He vanished in a flash, leaving Chrysanthemum Douluo feeling somewhat lost.

Returning to the Spirit Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo resolved to uncover what had caused Dugu Bo's rapid advancement. It had to be either a powerful ally or a unique treasure—a chance he couldn't afford to miss.

Yet, as he left, he felt a pang of embarrassment over his prolonged absence from his mission. What excuse could he give the Pope? He sighed, knowing it would be humiliating.

Back at the academy, Su Ming's thoughts returned to the tournament. He jotted down the key points in his diary.

In the original story, Shi Nian, noticing Tang San's remarkable strength as a potential threat to Canghui Academy's chances, ambushed him. Yet, rather than finishing him off in the first wave, he arrogantly waited until Tang San suspected foul play before revealing himself.

It was classic "villain fails from talking too much." Shi Nian's overconfidence in his abilities led to his downfall.

Tang San initially succumbed to the enhanced illusions. But just as Shi Nian thought he'd won, Tang San broke free with his Purple Demon Eyes, using his mental resilience to shatter the illusion.

*At that point, Tang San retaliated, fatally wounding Shi Nian with his "Hell's Path."


Chapter 332: Chapter 332: Ning Rongrong’s Resolution

This "Yama's Invitation" was one of Tang San's deadliest hidden weapons. True to the saying, "When Yama calls at midnight, he won't wait till dawn," Shi Nian succumbed to its poison shortly after being struck.

This once-feared Spirit Sage, who made many Spirit Douluos tremble, met such an undignified end at the hands of a Spirit Elder.

The women were stunned. What kind of hidden weapon, and what kind of poison, could kill a powerful Spirit Sage in an instant?

Even Bibi Dong couldn't help but wonder if she would fare differently against this poison.

Su Ming: Oh, come on! If Bibi Dong could be taken down by Tang San's "Yama's Invitation," I'd stand on my head and write my name backward!

The idea of Bibi Dong, the greatest poison expert on the continent, succumbing to Tang San's hidden weapon is laughable.

If Shi Nian hadn't been so arrogant, Tang San might've been killed long before the Spirit Master Tournament concluded and would never have been a threat to Bibi Dong or Qian Renxue.

Oh wait, Tang Hao had also been watching over him from the shadows, so Tang San was protected. Shi Nian's mistake wasn't even attacking—it was doing so in the first place.

The women had almost forgotten about Tang Hao. Given his presence, Tang San wouldn't have met his end so easily.

In the original story, Tang San had intended to trade the spirit bone he acquired from Shi Nian for one more suited to his needs, following Yu Xiaogang's advice. Following their tournament victory, Tang San's team won three spirit bones: one suited to Ma Hongjun, one for Zhu Zhuqing, and a Wisdom Skull Bone, perfect for Tang San and Rongrong.

And just like that, Tang San's recently acquired spirit bone became vital to Rongrong.

Eventually, after much back and forth, the spirit bone found its way to Ning Rongrong, while Tang San claimed the Wisdom Skull.

The Wisdom Skull was over 50,000 years old and of higher quality than Shi Nian's skull bone. However, this skull bone had a unique skill that Tang San didn't foresee—it granted Rongrong a domain ability.

While activating this skill required awakening the spirit bone, that was the only restriction. Overall, I think this spirit bone is actually more powerful than the Wisdom Skull.

The Wisdom Skull mainly strengthens spiritual power and provides a mental attack, but without cultivating her mental power like Tang San, the Phantom Domain Bone is better suited for Rongrong.

Reading this, Ning Rongrong realized that if not for her recent Star Dou Forest experience, she might have accepted the Phantom Domain Bone like in the original story, given that her spiritual aptitude was limited then. But now things were different—Su Ming's system-enhanced abilities gave her a spiritual cultivation method, and she no longer saw much value in the Phantom Domain Bone, even if it provided a field ability.

To truly help Su Ming, Ning Rongrong believed she needed to enhance his spiritual power. Her current support abilities, in her opinion, were barely useful to him. His life energy attribute made most boosts unnecessary, as he was practically invincible. Spiritual and soul power boosts were the only benefits he truly needed.

After some reflection, Ning Rongrong resolved to ask her father for advice on spiritual soul beasts the next time she visited her clan. If there were none, she would have to use her god-bestowed spirit ring as a last resort. She was determined to catch up with Su Ming, even if the system aided her. She didn't want to see the power gap between them widen further.

For now, however, she focused on mastering multi-focus control, beginning with the "Four Apertures Serenity Heart," given that she'd reached Spirit Elder level.

With nothing else to showcase, the auction resorted to using its second-best item as the finale.

It wasn't exactly an artifact or power enhancer but a catgirl slave. Nobles made up most of the bidders, and for them, a beautiful, exotic slave like a catgirl was enough to satisfy.

As in the original, Xiao Wu sensed the catgirl's spirit and asked me to purchase her. I would have bought her even if Xiao Wu hadn't asked.

In my past life, slavery was abolished, and I firmly believe in equality. This catgirl still had her spirit intact, unlike the empty stares of other auction slaves. There was still hope for her.

The cost approached 200,000 gold soul coins, but I have no regrets.

She was the first slave I freed on my own. I named her Su Ziling, helped open her spirit channels to ease soul power cultivation, and gave her a small boost as a welcome gift.

The women:

They were amazed. Su Ziling, a stranger to the world, would eventually realize just how valuable Su Ming's "small boost" was. Numerous talents had stagnated due to low innate spirit power, like a certain half-ranked master…

After the auction, I arranged for her to train at Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. In the original story, Uncle Ning purchased her for that very purpose, but since I intended the same, he allowed me to take the lead.

Uncle Ning is a man who values practicality, often balancing morality and interests for the clan. He has a kind heart—buying a slave with a spirit for cultivation proves he's leagues above the other sect leaders in integrity.

We were returning to the academy when I ran into someone unexpected: Liu Erlong!

Liu Erlong explained that she came to address Yu Yuanhen's ambush on behalf of her father, hoping to reconcile with me. Frankly, her clan had no involvement, so I had no plans to target them. Unlike Tang Hao, who went after everyone tied to the Spirit Hall, I am more discerning.

Despite understanding Su Ming's nature, Liu Erlong couldn't help but want to make things official. Her goal was both to clear things up and establish a relationship with Su Ming—an opportunity she couldn't miss.

I told Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, and others with matters to discuss that I'd meet them later at the academy. I could tell Yan wasn't close enough with me to approach alone, which was why she asked for help arranging a meeting with Ye Lingling to discuss our martial soul fusion.

I was at fault, really. I'd promised Ye Lingling we'd explore our martial soul fusion upon entering Heaven Dou Royal Academy. But over three months had passed, and I'd yet to follow up, haha.

Ye Lingling felt slightly wronged—Su Ming remembered! Her reserved nature prevented her from approaching him independently.

We agreed to meet this morning by the academy's rear forest. As top students, we can choose not to attend classes to focus on our skills instead.

Most of what's taught is repetition anyway. Preparing for the Spirit Master Tournament is far more important.

Liu Erlong took me to her secluded residence in the Blue Tyrant Academy's back mountain, where she offered me a peace token: a 30,000-year-old Golden Armored Dragon's left arm bone. Quite the gesture!

Yu Luomian's character is vague in the original story, but I know he's a Spirit Douluo and may or may not have spirit bones. I had no idea he possessed such a valuable bone—Liu Erlong must have convinced him!

Either that or he has the boldness of a true investor!

Liu Erlong smiled with pride. She'd put considerable effort into this!

While Yu Luomian was not an ideal father, putting the clan's rules above his daughter, he was a competent deputy sect leader, leagues above Yu Yuanhen in character.

Liu Erlong agreed. Though she harbored resentment toward her father, she never relied on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for anything. She built Blue Tyrant Academy from scratch for talented commoners to reach their potential.

Unbeknownst to her, her father had quietly assisted her establishment.

I learned that if I ever had conflicts with Yu Yuanhen, Liu Erlong and Yu Luomian would support me.

If Yu Luomian truly aligns himself with me, I'll ensure he ascends as sect leader. Given the Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's top status, they should always have a Titled Douluo among them. I plan to help him overcome his limits and reach Titled Douluo level.


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