It is worth noting that Dugu Bo, as a Titled Douluo, had long evolved his Jade Phosphor Snake martial soul into the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor.
The Earth Dragon Golden Melon's Earth Dragon power was not enough to let him transform into a dragon. Switching tracks midway on a race course makes the difficulty increase tenfold, even a hundredfold.
Yet the fierce Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor directly devoured the medicinal power of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, transforming it into nourishment for itself, further strengthening the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor.
Around the same time Wang Li finished absorbing the medicinal power of the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, Dugu Bo also completed absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's medicinal power. His body underwent massive internal and external changes, and his strength further increased.
When he awoke and opened his eyes, his overwhelmingly fierce aura was completely contained within him, with no excess energy leaking out.
At this moment, Dugu Yan anxiously asked,
"Grandpa, how is your body? Has the martial soul defect been resolved?"
Dugu Bo remained calm. Knowing his body's condition, he smiled and explained,
"It hasn't been completely resolved, but my body has acquired an earth-elemental energy that can suppress the corrosion of toxins. In the future, toxins won't affect me much anymore."
"My martial soul isn't just the Jade Phosphor Snake; it is the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor. A single immortal herb cannot cause a major change in my martial soul."
"The medicinal power of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon was completely devoured by the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor. If my soul power continues to increase, it may eventually evolve into something like the Jade Phosphor Snake Ancestor. As for transforming into a dragon, that seems far off."
Dugu Yan pursed her lips, realizing her grandfather had given her the best of what he had.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo laughed heartily, comforting her,
"Yan Yan, don't be sad. I've spent my whole life as a Jade Phosphor Snake soul master. To reach the peak with this martial soul in my lifetime is already a great blessing."
"My martial soul hasn't changed much, but after devouring the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's medicinal power, my soul power has reached level ninety-four. Given another year or so to fully absorb the earth-elemental energy, perhaps one more seclusion would allow me to break through again."
"Level ninety-five soul power is the mark of an absolute powerhouse in the continent. Xiao Li's second soul skill is extraordinary. My body isn't just physically rejuvenated; all aspects have returned to their peak. Perhaps in the future, I could even reach level ninety-six or ninety-seven soul power. By then, my martial soul could be called the Jade Phosphor Snake Ancestor, which might rival even dragon-type martial souls."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan felt relieved. Her grandfather was already one of the continent's top powers, and even an immortal herb would only have a minor effect.
Then Dugu Bo asked with curiosity,
"Xiao Li hasn't come out of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well yet?"
Dugu Yan shook her head and said,
"Xiao Li hasn't finished yet. Grandpa, as a Titled Douluo, you absorb medicinal power faster. Xiao Li may need some more time."
Dugu Bo nodded and smiled,
"The longer it takes, the better the absorption. He'll emerge even stronger. He's only a Soul Sect level. After absorbing all the medicinal power, he might break through several soul levels."
"Remember, he's just twelve, not even thirteen. Youth is his capital. He has so much time to train and raise his cultivation level."
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan waited for nearly ten hours before the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well finally showed signs of activity.
Then Wang Li broke through the water, landing on the bank of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with a single powerful step, and smiled as he said,
"Grandpa, Sister Yan, I've finished absorbing the medicinal power of the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo."
Dugu Bo laughed,
"What improvements did you gain? You consumed quite a few immortal herbs. Make sure nothing went wrong!"
Dugu Yan nodded, equally concerned.
Wang Li began to describe his gains,
"The Octagonal Mystic Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Blossom enhanced my physical strength. The Dew of Endless Horizons enhanced my spiritual power. The Ink Jade Divine Bamboo improved the quality of my martial soul."
"Because of the special properties of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, I absorbed the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo extremely thoroughly. Not only did it raise my soul power by seven levels,my soul power now reaches level fifty,but it also gave me a talent soul skill that doesn't require a soul ring."
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan exchanged astonished glances. At just twelve, not yet thirteen, Wang Li was on the verge of becoming a five-ring Soul King.
Wang Li continued,
"This talent soul skill should be called the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo Spear. The Ink Jade Divine Bamboo greatly enhanced the toughness of my martial soul. By my will, I can control the whip-like Blue Silver Vines, hardening them like steel and using them as long spears. Each vine becomes a spear, massively increasing my attack power."
Dugu Yan smiled in delight for Wang Li,
"Xiao Li, it seems the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo suits you perfectly. Your soul power reached level fifty and you gained a talent soul skill. Absorbing a fifth soul ring would give you another soul skill. At the Soul King level, you could have six soul skills, just like a Soul Emperor."
Wang Li himself wasn't entirely sure of his own limits. For him, fighting above his rank felt as simple as eating or drinking.
He smiled and asked,
"Grandpa, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's medicinal power should have helped you enhance your strength as well."
Dugu Bo recounted what he had explained earlier.
Wang Li thought to himself,
"Level ninety-four now. Another year and he'll reach ninety-five. With Grandpa's reputation as the Poison Douluo, once he reaches ninety-five, no one will dare provoke him."
With that in mind, Wang Li said seriously,
"Grandpa, Sister Yan, we've improved too much in a short time. If we go out now, we might attract jealousy."
"Instead, we should seclude for a year. Grandpa can absorb the earth-elemental energy in his body and attempt to reach level ninety-five. Sister Yan can study the medicinal and poisonous substances of the Po Clan. The Jade Phosphor Dragon thrives on toxins, so these poisons can help her level up quickly."
"I can also stay in the Sunset Forest and, using the Blue Silver Domain, resonate with all the Blue Silver Grass to accelerate my training. I'll also search for the most suitable ten-thousand-year soul beast for my fifth soul ring."
Plant-type soul beasts over ten thousand years old are rare. Wang Li wanted to choose a strong one to serve as his fifth soul ring.
Dugu Yan agreed wholeheartedly. She had risen from level forty-one to fifty-three in less than a day,an incredibly rapid advancement.
Dugu Bo thought for a moment and nodded,
"That's fine. Once I officially reach level ninety-five, I'll challenge the Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo of the Spirit Hall. We've been rivals for a long time."
"I'll also warn the Spirit Hall: my granddaughter and grandson-in-law cannot be bullied at will."
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