Lacking High-End Combat Power, Shadow Hall!

Chapter 24: Shadow Hall Lacked Top-Tier Combat Power!

Coconut Grove City, inside the Soul Fighting Arena.

Xu Xin and the others had gathered together.

"You're leaving?"

Bibi Dong looked reluctantly at the two before her.

After spending the past few weeks together, Bibi Dong had already come to see Liu Erlong as a good friend.

The two of them had also worked together with exceptional coordination in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Bibi Dong's spider specialized in control, while Liu Erlong's Three-headed Blazing Dragon specialized in offense.

They complemented each other perfectly.

Was this the legendary case of either being love rivals or becoming the best of girlfriends?

Clearly, Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong were no longer hostile toward each other as they had been in the original story, constantly finding each other unpleasant.

Sure enough, once they stayed away from Yu Xiao Gang, everyone became better...

"We've been away for a long time. It's about time we went back."

"Don't worry, Sister Dong'er. We'll meet again in the future."

Xu Xin spoke calmly. He would have Ninja Soldiers protect Bibi Dong in secret, so he could keep track of her at any time.

If anything really happened, the Ninja Soldiers could take her away immediately.

"That's right, Dong'er. Next time we meet, let's have a proper fight. I'm really looking forward to sparring with you!"

Liu Erlong swung her fists. It was truly a great fortune to meet a girl who suited her tastes so well!

"Pfft."

Bibi Dong smiled sweetly and did not reject Liu Erlong's suggestion.

That was simply Liu Erlong's personality. She said whatever was on her mind, without any ulterior motives, and Bibi Dong enjoyed being around her as well.

The two bid Bibi Dong farewell, taking a long and winding route before finally returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

For no other reason than that Xu Xin was worried Ghost Douluo might be following them in secret.

Fortunately, no one was following them.

Inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo and A Yin were discussing something.

"First Elder, why can't I ever make this thing?"

Dugu Bo held two glass bottles in his hands, his expression twisted as he simply could not figure out why.

He had read that alchemy manual too, and he liked it very much, so he had immediately started trying it himself.

With the Immortal Herb guide, he could recognize the immortal herbs here and use them properly. The alchemy manual also listed the ingredients for all sorts of medicines.

A Yin took the two glass bottles and examined them. The liquid inside was pitch-black, completely different from the finished product.

A Yin shook her head, then took out the alchemy manual and began flipping through it.

The ingredients... were correct.

The proportions... were correct too.

Dugu Bo's procedure... also seemed correct.

For a moment, A Yin was puzzled as well. She had not started practicing it herself yet, so she did not know whether it was difficult.

All this time, she had been studying diligently.

"Sister A Yin, Second Elder, what are you talking about?"

As Xu Xin and the other entered, they saw them deep in discussion.

"Hmm? The Hall Master is back." Joy appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

Seeing Xu Xin, A Yin smiled as well. "Hall Master, come take a look."

Dugu Bo quickly explained the matter to Xu Xin.

Xu Xin frowned. He had read that alchemy manual himself. It was definitely the original copy; there could be no mistake.

He glanced around and quickly found the issue. "Sister A Yin, Second Elder, do you think it's possible that the medicinal effects of the immortal herbs here are simply too strong?"

"The materials listed in this alchemy manual don't seem to be immortal herbs."

"But you used immortal herbs. Their effects are far stronger than what's written here."

The two were both stunned upon hearing this.

That was right. Every herb here was far more potent than those found outside, while the ones in the alchemy manual were mostly ordinary herbs.

"Exactly, exactly!"

Dugu Bo's face immediately lit up with delight. How had he forgotten about the medicinal potency?

A Yin was the same. She had actually overlooked that as well.

"Ha ha ha, Hall Master, you go ahead and get busy. I'll continue my research."

Dugu Bo laughed heartily and happily went back to his research.

Xu Xin shook his head with a smile. This little old man...

"Sister A Yin, have a seat."

Xu Xin sat down with A Yin.

"What? Looking at you, are you thinking of bringing Shadow Hall into the open?"

A Yin immediately saw through Xu Xin's thoughts.

"More or less. We now have dozens of Soul Douluos and dozens of Soul Sages. With a force like this, setting aside dominating a region..."

"Having a territory of our own is guaranteed."

Xu Xin spoke calmly.

The dozens of Soul Douluos and Soul Sages were Ghost Shadow Soldiers summoned by Dugu Bo and A Yin after putting on their masks.

"Indeed, Hall Master. With our current strength, we truly could dominate a region out there."

Dugu Xin walked over and spoke.

As for Liu Erlong? She had already gone off to play with Dugu Xin's wife, Lu Xing'er.

"However, Hall Master, we currently lack Title Douluos..."

Dugu Xin's meaning was obvious: they lacked top-tier combat power.

This was also the current weakness of their faction.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had two Title Douluos, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had one, and the Clear Sky Sect now also had one. But they still had Tang Chen serving as a deterrent!

If Shadow Hall were to emerge, lacking Title Douluos would ultimately put them at a disadvantage.

However, if Shadow Hall produced even one Title Douluo, they would gain ninety more Title Douluos. That was also their advantage.

Xu Xin had been considering this issue as well, which was why he had not allowed his faction to emerge yet.

"Indeed. That's what I've been worried about too."

"By the way, Uncle Xin, how far is Second Elder from advancing to Title Douluo?"

Xu Xin asked.

"Three more levels," Dugu Xin said.

Three levels. An eighty-seventh-level Soul Douluo—soon, very soon.

"Alright. In that case, let's wait a little longer."

Xu Xin suppressed the restlessness in his heart and restrained himself. Without a Title Douluo guarding the place, if the Upper Three Sects suddenly joined forces to attack them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

As long as they had a Title Douluo appear, there would be nothing to fear from them.

Dugu Xin nodded. Thankfully, the Hall Master had not acted on impulse...

The current balance had already taken shape. The sudden appearance of a new faction would disrupt it, unless that faction possessed overwhelming strength.

Xu Xin understood that as well, but he did not want to remain tucked away in one corner. He wanted to suppress everything with overwhelming might.

His Ghost Shadow Legion was inferior to no one.

Just endure a little longer!

"Don't rush, Xu Xin. You're still young anyway; you're not lacking in time. What truly matters is improving your strength."

"If Shadow Hall emerges while you, its Hall Master, only have this little strength, I'd be embarrassed just saying it."

A Yin rubbed Xu Xin's head and spoke softly. He was still young, after all—young and hot-blooded.

Xu Xin nodded. He understood. Then he would focus on cultivating properly.

As for everything else, he could leave it alone for now.

With Dugu Bo and the others around, he only needed to work hard to improve himself.

Casting aside all these thoughts, Xu Xin began his secluded cultivation.

A Yin cultivated while refining medicine, helping Dugu Bo purge his poison.

Liu Erlong also settled down and began cultivating seriously. However, she would occasionally send messages to Bibi Dong, and the Ninja Soldiers became the messengers between them.