Chapter 42: Taking in Gu Rong? Yu Jingcheng Displays His Strength; Dugu Bo: The Sect Master is the 'Holy Dragon'!
Gu Rong gritted his teeth, a lingering fear flashing in his sunken eye sockets:
"Originally, I wouldn't have feared an ordinary Elder of Spirit Hall, but I ran into that Old freak Yin Yue!
As a result, not only did I fail to get the Soul Bone, but I also stirred up a lot of trouble and almost lost my old life.
To escape Spirit Hall's pursuit, I could only flee all the way here to the Star Dou Great Forest to lay low."
"Yin Yue?"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's playful expression instantly vanished. He suddenly understood, and his demeanor became more solemn.
He turned around, bowing slightly, and respectfully explained to Yu Jingcheng, who had been standing with his hands behind his back:
"Sect Master, this Yin Yue is no ordinary person.
He is the right-hand man of Qian Xunji, the current Pope of Spirit Hall. His cultivation is unfathomable; he is a genuine Level 95 Super Douluo!
It's already a miracle that this old bone, Gu Rong, managed to escape from his hands."
(In the original work, he was one of the two Titled Douluo who pursued Tang Hao with Qian Xunji and died under Tang Hao's hammer. The anime setting is Ju Gui, and they didn't die. Here, we follow the original work, mainly to serve the plot.)
This address of "Sect Master" made Gu Rong's heart suddenly tremble.
His emerald eyes instantly widened, looking at Yu Jingcheng in disbelief.
Who was Dugu Bo?
He was famously reclusive and arrogant, even ignoring the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family when they actively tried to recruit him.
Now, not only had he broken through to Titled Douluo, but he was also so respectful to a young man who appeared to be only in his early twenties, even willing to pledge allegiance?!
What was the background of this young man?
Yu Jingcheng took in Gu Rong's shock, merely nodding slightly, his expression as calm as water, and replied faintly:
"Mm, I know."
Of course, he knew who Yin Yue was and understood the significance of a Level 95 Super Douluo.
But at this moment, Yu Jingcheng's thoughts were not at all on Spirit Hall's pursuers.
His gaze, as if substantial, fell upon the somewhat disheveled Gu Rong before him, a faint glint quietly flashing in his deep eyes.
A brilliant idea quickly formed in his mind.
Currently, Gu Rong was only an eighty-ninth-level Soul Douluo, just one step away from Titled Douluo.
More importantly, he was currently a homeless Loose Cultivator, not yet having joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to become Ning Fengzhi's guardian!
Moreover, he was now facing pursuit from a Spirit Hall Super Douluo, at the lowest point of his life, most in need of protection.
Providing help in times of need always earns more unwavering loyalty than adding embellishments to perfection.
"This is simply an excellent opportunity to recruit someone, delivered right to my doorstep!"
Yu Jingcheng mused to himself.
Previously, Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang, unfortunately, crossed his bottom line.
They died at the hands of 'Iron Head'.
Now, Gu Rong has appeared.
Isn't this a free top-tier fighting force?!
He had just subdued the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. If he could seize this opportunity to also bring the future Bone Douluo Gu Rong under his command...
One poison, one bone, two top-tier mutated Martial Soul powerhouses.
With this lineup, even against the Upper Three Sects, he would have ample confidence!
Thinking of this, Yu Jingcheng's lips curled up slightly, forming a subtle smile.
Yu Jingcheng took half a step forward, his gaze fixed on Gu Rong, whose face was filled with doubt and uncertainty.
His tone was calm, his expression composed, as he said:
"Senior Gu, since Spirit Hall is pressing so hard, the Star Dou Great Forest might not necessarily be able to protect you completely."
Gu Rong's eyes flickered upon hearing this.
He scrutinized Yu Jingcheng, his heart filled with curiosity.
"Oh?"
Gu Rong raised his sparse eyebrows, asking in a hoarse voice:
"Listening to your tone, young one, could it be that you have a way to protect this old man in the Star Dou Great Forest?
Who exactly are you?"
Yu Jingcheng didn't answer directly, but instead, a faint smile played on his lips.
He slightly turned his head and gave Dugu Bo beside him a look.
Dugu Bo instantly understood.
Dugu Bo immediately stepped forward, blocking Yu Jingcheng's side.
His playful demeanor towards Gu Rong had diminished, replaced by a proud expression, as if sharing in an honor, and he announced loudly:
"Old bone, show some respect!
The one standing before you is no ordinary junior."
Dugu Bo paused, then said, word by word:
"This is the 'Holy Dragon' who rose to fame in Heaven Dou City some time ago, causing a stir among various major powers,
and also the Sect Master to whom this old man has now sworn allegiance, Yu Jingcheng!"
"Holy Dragon?!"
Gu Rong's pupils suddenly contracted, his already protruding eyeballs widening even further, as he exclaimed in surprise:
"Is that the rumored monster Genius who possesses the Body-Separating Martial Soul Light Holy Dragon,
and who broke through the limit by absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring at only the fourth ring?!"
Even though Gu Rong had been constantly on the run and avoiding pursuit during this period,
the legend of the "Holy Dragon" in Heaven Dou City was too widespread, even he, a free-spirited wanderer, had heard of it.
He had always thought it was just exaggerated hearsay circulating among the common folk.
Yu Jingcheng looked at Gu Rong's shocked expression, chuckled softly, and calmly spoke:
"The rumors might be a bit exaggerated, but largely, they are correct."
With that, Yu Jingcheng stopped speaking nonsense and directly took a step forward.
"Buzz—!"
Accompanied by a clear Dragon roar, dazzling golden light suddenly erupted from Yu Jingcheng's body.
A Light Holy Dragon, covered in white-gold scales and exuding a sacred and inviolable aura,
roared as it emerged behind Yu Jingcheng!
That pure Dragon might, belonging to a superior true Dragon, swept out in all directions like a substantial tide,
pressing down on the surrounding leaves, making them rustle.
Immediately after.
Under Gu Rong's incredible gaze, five Soul Rings slowly rose from beneath Yu Jingcheng's feet, pulsating up and down.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black!
Especially those last two ten-thousand-year spirit rings, which stung Gu Rong's eyes.
"This... is actually true?!"
Gu Rong gasped, even subconsciously taking half a step back, a tempest raging in his heart.
Body-Separating Martial Soul!
Such pure light attribute!
And that fourth ten-thousand-year spirit ring, which broke the iron rule of the Soul Master World, as well as his current genuine five-ring Soul King cultivation!
Such talent was simply unheard of, unseen!
Just as Gu Rong's worldview was being strongly impacted, Dugu Bo timely dropped an even bigger bomb.
He crossed his arms, looking at Gu Rong's inexperienced appearance, snorted coldly, his tone filled with undisguised reverence and fanaticism:
"Old bone, does this scare you already?
The Sect Master's talent is just the tip of the iceberg."
Dugu Bo lowered his voice, speaking mysteriously:
"You think this old man broke through to Titled Douluo by himself?
Let me tell you, the teacher behind the Sect Master is a reclusive Super Douluo!
His strength is unfathomable!"
"This old man was able to resolve the backlash of the Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison that had plagued him for decades, and break through the shackles to the Titled Douluo Realm in one fell swoop, even obtaining a ten-thousand-year spirit bone... All of this is thanks to the Sect Master's generous help and grace!"
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