Martial Soul Evolution

At dawn, the morning light shines through the gaps in the mountaintop, bathing the valley in a warm glow.

At the spring of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the red and blue waters reflect each other in the morning light, and thin water vapor rises from the surface, shimmering with a faint golden hue under the rising sun, enveloping the entire spring in a hazy mist.

Tang San was sitting cross-legged by the spring, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing long and steady. His hands rested naturally on his knees, and five strands of Blue Silver Grass extended from his palms, swimming around his body.

Each vine is doing something different, engaging in various actions such as whipping, coiling, and stabbing.

Tang San's Heart Separation Control has reached the point where he can simultaneously command five independent units to do completely different things, each one precise and efficient, without conflicting with each other.

Footsteps came from behind, making a soft, rustling sound as they stepped on the gravel.

Tang San didn't turn around, which meant it was Dugu Bo. Dugu Yan was probably still sleeping in.

"Kid." Dugu Bo walked over to Tang San and sat down on a nearby rock.

Dugu Bo's voice carried a complex emotion, like someone who had carried a heavy burden for too long finally unloading it, a sense of relief mixed with a touch of melancholy.

Tang San put away the Blue Silver Grass and retracted the five vines into his palm. He turned to look at Dugu Bo: "Senior, are you planning to consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon?"

"Yes." Dugu Bo nodded. "The toxins that had accumulated in my body for most of my life have now been cleared away to about 30%. Those toxins have been with me all my life. From the day my Martial Soul Awakening, they took root in my body and accompanied me through countless days and nights. Although they have been eroding my body, suddenly having to clear them all away is actually making my body feel a little uncomfortable."

Dugu Bo paused, his gaze falling on his hands, which had returned to their normal skin color.

"The toxins no longer affect my body, and the toxins from the Yanzi have been mostly cleared." Dugu Bo looked up at Tang San. "Let's stop clearing the toxins here. Do you think it's safe for us, grandfather and grandson, to take the Earth Dragon Golden Melon now to completely resolve the problem of toxin accumulation?"

Tang San looked into Dugu Bo's eyes, which had turned deep black. The former sinister and sharpness was gone, replaced by a peaceful light filled with expectation.

Tang San nodded solemnly. "Okay. The toxins have been cleared below the safe level and no longer pose a threat to your lives. You can take the Earth Dragon Golden Melon now to allow your Martial Souls to complete their final evolution."

Dugu Bo took a deep breath, then stood up, turned around and walked towards the vine, carefully picking the two golden Earth Dragon Golden Melon.

Dugu Bo held the two Earth Dragon Golden Melon in his palm. Each one was the size of an adult's fist and felt heavy in his hand. The gourds were oval in shape and covered with a layer of fine dragon scale patterns on their skin.

Dugu Bo carried two golden gourds to the front of the thatched hut.

Dugu Yan had already woken up and was sitting on the threshold, her hands supporting her chin as she looked in the direction of Tang San and the other person, her face still showing the languidness of someone who had just woken up.

When her gaze fell upon the two golden fruits, she instantly snapped out of her daze, her eyes lighting up with anticipation.

Dugu Bo handed one of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon to Dugu Yan, and kept the other for himself. Dugu Yan accepted the gourd and held it with both hands.

"Peel off the skin and eat the flesh directly," Tang San reminded him.

The grandfather and grandson exchanged a glance, then each found a suitable spot to sit cross-legged.

Peel off the skin to reveal the golden flesh, and a rich, earthy aroma fills the air.

The two of them put the fruit into their mouths at the same time.

The fruit melts in your mouth, transforming into a warm, golden stream on your tongue that flows down your throat and into your stomach. A subtle sweetness lingers in your mouth before slowly dissipating.

Within just a few breaths, the drug's effects erupted within the body.

Dugu Bo's body jolted violently. He closed his eyes, clenched his fists, and bulged his veins. Golden light surged from his body, emanating from every pore and every inch of his skin, enveloping his entire being in a dazzling radiance.

Tang San could not sense any changes within Dugu Bo's body; he could only hear Dugu Bo's bones making a "crackling" sound, and his aura was rising rapidly.

Dugu Yan underwent the same transformation. Her body was enveloped in golden light, her brows furrowed slightly, her lips pressed tightly together, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

The entire process lasted about an hour.

As the light gradually faded, Dugu Bo was the first to open his eyes. A pale golden halo now surrounded his deep black pupils, making him appear both majestic and mysterious.

Dugu Bo's aura was much stronger than before, and the imposing presence he exuded had transformed from a cold and sinister demeanor into a powerful and oppressive force.

With a thought, Dugu Bo Martial Soul Possession.

A huge phantom appeared behind him; it was a creature with a dragon's head, a snake's body, four legs, and its entire body covered in turquoise-gold scales.

Its body was more robust than that of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, its head more majestic, its horns forked, its whiskers straight, its four legs strong and powerful, and its claws hooked. The aura it exuded was thick and domineering, carrying the weight of the earth and the pressure of the dragon race. Moreover, its poison attack was still active.

"My Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor... has evolved." Dugu Bo's voice was deep. "I can feel that my Martial Soul is different now. It's no longer a serpent, but... a dragon. From today onwards, I will call it the Jade Phosphorous Earth Dragon."

"His Soul Power has also surged from level 91 to the peak of level 92, just one step away from level 93."

"Let's see who dares to say I'm the weakest Titled Douluo now! Haha!"

After Dugu Bo finished speaking, he let out an excited laugh.

Before long, Dugu Yan's Martial Soul also completed its evolution.

Dugu Yan's Martial Soul evolved from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent to the Jade Phosphorous Flood Dragon. Its entire body was purple, with a purple-gold luster on its scales, and it had two straight, sword-like horns on its head. It was several zhang long, a whole size larger than the previous Jade Phosphorous Serpent, and it coiled behind Dugu Yan.

Her aura was much stronger than before, and her Soul Power jumped directly from Twenty-Seventh Rank to level 30. The exact level would only be known after she obtained her Third Soul Ring.

Dugu Yan's body was comprehensively strengthened during the Martial Soul Evolution. Her meridians became wider and her bones became denser.

Her skin became fairer and smoother, her features became more delicate, her figure became more slender, and her curves became more exquisite.

The aura emanating from her had changed from her previous aloofness and arrogance to a noble one, carrying a hint of dragon-like majesty.

Tang San felt that, given his values were easily swayed by physical appearance, if Dugu Yan were to ask him to be her girlfriend now, he would have no reason to refuse.

Of course, most importantly, both of them completely resolved the problem of the Martial Soul poison caused by the Jade Phosphorus Snake.

It wasn't because the toxins were eliminated, but because after the Martial Soul Evolution, the toxins were no longer uncontrollable. While the toxins could be used normally, they also increased the power of the earth and the majesty of the dragon race.

From this day forward, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan no longer need to worry about the backlash from the poison. They can cultivate in peace, live in peace, and plan for the future with peace of mind.

Dugu Yan looked down at her hands, then looked at Tang San.

Her eyes reddened slightly, and then she quickly ran to Tang San.

Before Tang San could react, Tang San Dugu Yan had already grabbed his head and pressed a deep kiss on his cheek.

"Pop!"

Tang San could feel Dugu Yan's warm lips pressed against his cheek, and he could also smell her faint body fragrance.

Dugu Yan released Tang San, her hands still resting on his shoulders, her eyes filled with determination and tenderness.

"Tang San," Dugu Yan's voice was soft, "Whether you're eleven or eight, I'm willing to wait for you forever. Ten years, twenty years, I'm willing to wait for you forever. In this lifetime, you can forget about getting rid of me."

After saying that, even Dugu Yan blushed. But she still looked straight at Tang San, waiting for his answer.