Chapter 38: Poison Immunity! Dugu Bo Arrives!
Yu Xiaolie emerged from the pool of spiritual liquid that tempered his body, his whole body soaking wet, water droplets slowly sliding down his taut muscle lines.
After getting ashore, he casually glanced around but didn't see Dugu Xin.
Where did Dugu Xin go?
The thought flashed through his mind.
However, he didn't care at all; he never liked wasting energy on such trivial matters.
He strode to an open space, stood firmly on his feet, took a deep breath, and gave a low shout.
"Luo Sanpao, appear!"
A pale blue light surged forth from his body, and a round, plump soul beast—Luo Sanpao—appeared before him.
Yu Xiaolie was full of anticipation for Luo Sanpao to undergo a dramatic change, but the thing in front of him seemed no different from before, still with that round and chubby appearance.
He stared at Luo Sanpao with a furrowed brow, full of doubt.
Suddenly, a powerful soul pressure descended upon him without warning.
The overwhelming pressure of the soul was immense, carrying with it boundless intimidation and oppression.
Yu Xiaolie's face turned deathly pale instantly, and his legs began to tremble uncontrollably.
He subconsciously channeled all his soul power to resist this terrifying force, his muscles tensing and veins bulging.
He was utterly shocked. Whose soul was this? It was terrifying!
Even with his specially tempered physique, he was so vulnerable under the pressure of this soul.
He clenched his teeth and was having great difficulty breathing.
Did the Snake King want to kill him to silence him?
That shouldn't be the case; the poison hasn't been completely neutralized yet.
Could it be...?
He was secretly on guard, his eyes quickly searching his surroundings, trying to find the source of the soul pressure, sweat pouring down his forehead.
Just as Yu Xiaolie was being pressed down by that powerful soul pressure to the point of almost being unable to breathe, a pungent smell entered his nostrils.
Immediately afterwards, a bluish-green poisonous gas, like a ferocious venomous python, lunged at him with bared fangs and claws.
Yu Xiaolie's pupils contracted sharply, and his eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle's.
He took a sudden step forward and shouted, his soul power surging as his first soul skill, "Devour," was activated instantly.
He swiftly extended his hands forward, and a faint yellow light appeared around Luo Sanpao and his body, attempting to devour the incoming poison gas.
When the poison gas came into contact with his body, Yu Xiaolie felt a sharp pain, as if countless steel needles were piercing his skin at the same time.
As the toxins continued to flood into his body, Yu Xiaolie felt a sudden tightness in his chest, but soon he noticed something was wrong.
After the toxins entered his meridians, they were like hitting an invisible wall, completely blocked by his meridians which had been tempered by the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Moreover, the power of light within the meridians was instantly activated, purifying the toxins.
What was originally a deadly toxin, in this miraculous process, gradually transformed into a pure energy that flowed slowly through his body.
Yu Xiaolie was both surprised and delighted, and his tense nerves gradually relaxed.
He felt the incredible changes within his body and realized that he had unknowingly gained immunity to poison.
The corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
At that moment, a blurry shadow flashed by, accompanied by a rustling of leaves.
Dugu Bo was dressed in a dark green robe, the hem of which fluttered freely in the wind. The marks of time on his well-defined face did not diminish his imposing presence in the slightest; on the contrary, they added a touch of ruthlessness, and he exuded a powerful aura.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes blazing as he stared intently at the boy in front of him.
Yu Xiaolie was tall and straight, yet possessed a composure rarely seen in his peers. His skin was tanned a healthy wheat color by the sun, and his eyes were incredibly sharp as he recognized the person who had approached.
It really is Dugu Bo!
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, his eyes full of doubt, as he looked Yu Xiaolie up and down.
This kid looks like just a greenhorn, how did he get the ability to break through my poison barrier and enter this forbidden place?
Dugu Bo coldly looked down at Yu Xiaolie, his chin slightly raised, his voice low.
"Boy, what is your background? With your soul power, you could never have passed through my poison barrier so easily."
He then saw the picked immortal herbs and angrily exclaimed.
"You dare steal my immortal herb? You're asking for death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and unleashed a dark green poisonous mist that rushed towards Yu Xiaolie with overwhelming force, corroding the land and causing it to sizzle wherever it passed.
Yu Xiaolie inwardly cried out in alarm. He knew that the title of "Old Poisoner" was well-deserved. There was no point in saying more; his priority was to protect himself.
He pushed off the ground with both feet, leaping high into the air, his shoes screeching against the ground.
At the same time, he quickly crossed his hands in front of his chest, then pushed them outwards with a loud shout.
"Second Soul Skill - Sky-Shattering Strike!"
The light-attribute soul power within his body surged forth with tremendous force.
Luo Sanpao appeared behind him, his body enveloped in a blinding light that instantly dispelled the surrounding poisonous fog.
The power of light was so dazzling that it illuminated the entire dark forest. Every ray of light pulsed with powerful energy, and even Yu Xiaolie himself was shocked by this power.
Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo revealed a mocking smile, seemingly finding Yu Xiaolie's strength laughable.
"A trivial skill!"
Yu Xiaolie's face flushed red, veins bulged on his forehead, and he thrust out with all his might, unleashing his second soul skill, "Sky-Shattering Strike," carrying the power of light towards Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo remained indifferent, calmly raising his arm. The dark green poisonous mist, like a nimble snake, deftly neutralized the attack, the aftershocks causing Yu Xiaolie to stagger.
Immediately afterwards, he raised his right arm, gathering dark green soul power. In his palm, the azure phosphorescent flame suddenly ignited, the eerie green flames flickering and emitting a strange "sizzling" sound. Green mist spread with the flames, extinguishing all life wherever it went.
When Yu Xiaolie saw the azure flames approaching, his heart tightened and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he immediately calmed down and used all his soul power to resist.
However, the power of this blue flame far exceeded his expectations. Upon contact, the intense heat and poison caused Yu Xiaolie to be unable to dodge in time. He was grazed by the flame, and his arm was instantly burned, his skin and flesh charred black. The excruciating pain made him groan and fall to the ground.
Dugu Bo looked at the disheveled Yu Xiaolie.
"I didn't expect you to be so tough. Even after being poisoned by me, you can still fight back."
Yu Xiaolie gritted his teeth, his heart filled with resentment, yet he knew that the two sides were vastly different in strength and there was nothing he could do.
Just then, an anxious shout broke the deadlock.
"Father! Show mercy!"
Dugu Xin arrived breathlessly, his face full of anxiety.
He ran between the two, protecting Yu Xiaolie, and said urgently.
"I brought him here, so don't kill him. I still need him to cure the poison in my body!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was first taken aback, and then an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
He raised his eyebrows high, stared at Dugu Xin, and then turned his gaze to Yu Xiaolie, looking him up and down.
He sneered.
"He can cure your poison? Are you kidding me!"
Dugu Bo was filled with disdain. He had studied poison for many years but was still helpless against the poison in his body. What skills could this young boy possibly have?
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