Chapter 259: Level Sixty
Several days later, Dugu Feng continued sensing the spirit bead within Yan's body, but with little result.
Yan's movements were slow as he struggled with a group of giant flame lizards, making Dugu Feng want to scold him.
So foolish and clumsy—no wonder Huliena despised you.
He thought a moment and then released the Emerald Dragon Snakes.
"Go to Death Valley, place Yan's spirit bead inside Xie Yue's body, and investigate Death Valley's secrets!"
Dugu Feng patted one of the snakes' heads.
Its eyes gleamed with intelligence; it bit his hand lightly, injecting a bit of poison.
Then it transformed into a phantom and vanished from the room.
Dugu Feng was used to this.
When he once fell ill from poison, he used the Emerald Dragon Snakes' poison to counteract his own.
This made the two snakes think their master loved their poison.
Their way of showing affection was to poison him.
Luckily, Dugu Feng had long mastered the poison within him; otherwise, he'd have been poisoned to death by these snakes.
The colorful Tyrant Poison in his lower dantian shone brightly, absorbing the snakes' poison.
Dugu Feng was gratified.
Tyrant Poison was proud; it scorned most poisons.
But the poison evolved in the Emerald Dragon Snakes had corrosive properties rivaling his fourth soul skill, Ice Fire Corrosion.
Even Tyrant Poison willingly absorbed it.
After the snakes left, Dugu Feng silently cultivated in the City of Slaughter until reaching level sixty.
Then he asked the King of Slaughter for permission to leave.
The King of Slaughter had lived leisurely. Haotian Sect and Martial Soul Hall had quieted down. Huliena left the City of Slaughter, restoring peace.
He only wished to enjoy good days with the seductive woman.
If only the continent were free of Haotian Sect and Martial Soul Hall, and Tang Chen dead—it would be perfect.
The King of Slaughter imagined this happily.
Seeing Dugu Feng ready to leave, he suddenly said, "Poison Demon King, the Killing God Domain you cultivate is a legacy from a powerful deity.
Though it greatly increases your strength, as far as I know, only wielding this deity's legendary artifact can fully unleash the Killing God power!"
Dugu Feng was momentarily stunned, then feigned ignorance and asked, "What artifact?"
The King of Slaughter wasted no suspense: "It's called the Asura Demon Sword—a sword the Asura God used to judge injustice and sin.
It contains mighty Asura power. If you obtain it, you can swiftly cultivate divine power with its support.
You might even become a god!"
The King's tone was enticing.
"Where is this Asura Demon Sword?"
Dugu Feng continued feigning innocence.
The King sighed: "I only know Tang Chen sought divine status here in the City of Slaughter.
After gaining the Killing God Domain, like you, he obtained the Asura God's legacy and was recognized by the Asura Demon Sword.
Later, Tang Chen disappeared, and so did the Demon Sword.
He might be hiding somewhere, cultivating and planning to become a god.
But Haotian Sect must have clues; Poison Demon King, you should watch Haotian Sect more closely!"
The King of Slaughter's true intentions were revealed.
Using divine status and the Asura Demon Sword to tempt Dugu Feng to oppose Haotian Sect.
Dugu Feng showed a contemplative look and said, "Haotian Sect lost a titled Douluo and likely won't act much for years.
I guess they pin all hopes on Tang San's growth!
King of Slaughter, rest assured, no secrets hide from my Dugu family. I'll keep a close eye on Haotian Sect!"
Dugu Feng stood, ready to leave.
"Poison Demon King, since you became a guest of the City of Slaughter, I've yet to give you a gift. Take this!"
The King of Slaughter drew from his bosom a long item emitting black light.
"A soul bone!"
"Right. It's a ten-thousand-year left arm bone. You can absorb it yourself or give it to family!"
Knowing Dugu Feng's talent, the King knew he'd be picky about soul bones.
But soul bones were precious.
Offering it showed the King's determination to win over Dugu Feng.
He needed Dugu Feng to handle the Asura Demon Sword later.
"Thank you, King of Slaughter! Until we meet again!"
Dugu Feng gratefully accepted and stored the bone in his soul storage device.
Though ten-thousand years old, the bone was still valuable to others in his family.
He bid farewell and left the City of Slaughter.
"Sixth soul ring, here I come!"
Dugu Feng donned black battle clothes and confidently mounted an Emerald Dragon Snake.
He was headed to Death Valley.
By now, the snakes had uncovered Death Valley's secrets.
There were six soul beasts over ninety-thousand years old, each ruling its own territory and dominating other beasts.
They had much control over others.
But this was Martial Soul Hall's deliberate design.
They even placed natural enemies and prey around the six beasts.
Enemies made them fight; prey helped them grow.
This was to increase their age levels.
These six beasts were effectively captive, unaware and thinking they were kings.
"So this is how Bibi Dong got her hundred-thousand-year soul rings!"
Dugu Feng admired Bibi Dong's cleverness.
If no hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were found, nurture them yourself!
Who has your luck like Tang Hao?
He already knew one of the six captive beasts in Death Valley was evolving.
And it suited him.
He decided to seize that beast no matter what.
Carefully, he traveled by night and hid by day, avoiding cities and towns.
He bypassed Martial Soul City from the east before nearing Death Valley.
Approaching, he noted the terrain differed greatly from Tiandou Empire and even the nearby Star Dou Great Forest.
There were cliffs and mountain ranges everywhere.
The mountain surfaces were covered with drought-resistant grass and weathered rocks.
It resembled a desert area.
Only inside the desert's rift was there some variation.
Occasional woodlands and small ponds appeared.
Numerous soul beasts began to appear—varied and no less than other hunting soul forests.
Resources were scarcer than other forests, and hunting was fiercer and more aggressive.
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