Winds Rise in Heaven Dou, Undercurrents Surge

Chapter Thirty-Four: Winds Rise in Heaven Dou, Undercurrents Surge

Outside the valley, deep within Sunset Forest.

The dense, seven-colored Poisonous Fog formed a natural barrier, isolating the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass valley from the outside world. Within the shadows of a dense forest several miles from the valley entrance, three bedraggled figures concealed their auras. They were the Royal Imperial Guard Commander, the Spirit Hall Officer, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Soul Master who had been frightened away earlier.

Their faces were still pale, their hearts filled with lingering fear. Especially when they recalled the terrifying pressure of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor and Dugu Bo's icy voice, they could not help but shudder.

"Too terrifying... Dugu Bo... What exactly has he cultivated? That aura... He's definitely level 95, perhaps even higher!" The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Soul Master's voice trembled, stripped of all its former arrogance.

"It isn't just his level! His poison... has changed! It has become even more... terrifying! When my Soul Power came into contact with that aura, I felt it being dissolved!" The Spirit Hall Officer was still shaken, fear lingering in his eyes.

The Royal Imperial Guard Commander's expression was the darkest. Staring toward the valley, he said in a low voice, "This isn't so simple! Just now, aside from Dugu Bo's pressure, another powerful Soul Power fluctuation erupted within the valley! A golden pillar of light, an aura of sacred majesty... and the pressure of a Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring! It definitely wasn't Dugu Yan! That Ling Feng... he must still be inside! And he broke through! He obtained a Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring!"

The other two sucked in a sharp breath at those words. A Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring?! That kid from Spirit Hall? How old was he?! How could that be possible?!

"We must report this immediately!" The Royal Imperial Guard Commander decisively took out a communication Soul Tool. "Poison Douluo Dugu Bo is suspected to have broken through beyond level 95. His martial soul has evolved, and his strength has surged! The poison within his granddaughter Dugu Yan appears to have been suppressed or removed, and her Soul Power has soared! Target Ling Feng is suspected to have obtained a Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring and broken through to Soul Elder! The abnormal energy within the valley may be related to some heaven-defying prescription or immortal grass! Requesting further instructions!"

While he made his report, farther away, within the shadowed canopy of a towering ancient tree, a figure nearly fused with the darkness lurked silently. He wore unmarked black combat attire and a blank metal mask, revealing only a pair of icy eyes devoid of emotion. His aura was concealed to the utmost degree, as if he were a lifeless stone.

A special Soul Tool in his hand recorded every word of the Royal Imperial Guard Commander's report without omission, then instantly sent it through an encrypted channel. Its recipient was none other than the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire—Xue Qinghe!

The Eastern Palace study.

"Xue Qinghe" listened to the encrypted report coming from the Soul Tool. Beneath his gentle facade, his Molten Gold Eyes flickered with cold excitement.

"Peak level 95? Martial soul evolution? A Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring? Ling Feng..." His slender fingers lightly tapped the desk. "Old Poison's transformation truly has something to do with that Ice and Fire Immortal Grass and you! Not only can you produce a prescription that suppresses Dugu Yan's poison, you can even help Old Poison accomplish something so heaven-defying... You even obtained a Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring yourself... Ling Feng, the secrets on your body are becoming more and more interesting to me."

After pondering for a moment, he issued an order to the figure in the shadows on the other end of the communicator. "Shadow Guard, continue lurking and observing. Record every suspicious person entering or leaving the valley, especially Ling Feng! Do not approach for now, lest you alert Old Poison. Also, find out the exact details of how Ling Feng obtained the Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring, as well as information on his soul skills. And... send word to those three trash. Tell them to withdraw. There is no need to investigate further and alert the enemy."

"Yes!" Within the canopy's shadow, the figure codenamed Shadow Guard accepted the order without a sound.

"Xue Qinghe" cut off the communication, a cold curve rising at the corner of his lips. "A Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Ring... Ling Feng, it seems your position in Spirit Hall is even more special than I imagined. Bibi Dong, what kind of monster are you raising? But... that only makes things more interesting, doesn't it?"

His gaze shifted to a preparatory document on the desk regarding the "All-Continent Soul Master Elite Tournament." A calculating gleam flashed through his molten-gold eyes. "The tournament is approaching, and geniuses from all sides will gather... Ling Feng, Tang San... and my 'dear little sister'... This play is becoming more and more exciting."

Within the valley, Ling Feng did not know that Qian Renxue's Shadow Guard had already set his sights on him. However, the vague warning from his Eye of Destiny made him wary. Looking at Dugu Bo and the overjoyed Dugu Yan, he said gravely, "Senior, Miss Yan, this is not a place to linger. The disturbance just now was too great. I fear it has already drawn the attention of many parties. I need to return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy as soon as possible, lest further complications arise."

A cold gleam flashed through Dugu Bo's emerald snake eyes, and he nodded. "You are right, little brother. Though this old man frightened away those flies, they will never give up. Yan Yan, return with little brother Ling Feng. The academy is relatively safe. As for this place..." He swept his gaze across the valley, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. "This old man will set up an even stronger poison formation. If anyone dares trespass, I will make sure they leave no corpse behind!"

His strength had greatly advanced, and his poison arts had undergone a qualitative transformation. He had absolute confidence in guarding this place.

"Grandfather, then you..." Dugu Yan asked with some concern.

"Don't worry. Once Grandfather stabilizes his realm, I will come find you." Dugu Bo waved a hand. "Little brother Ling Feng, take this Jade Phosphor Communication Bead. Inject Soul Power into it, and you can contact me. In Heaven Dou City, if you encounter trouble you cannot resolve, crush it, and I will arrive in an instant!" He handed Ling Feng a dark green bead with what seemed to be liquid flowing inside it, radiating faint pressure.

Ling Feng accepted it solemnly. "Thank you, Senior." This was equivalent to a life-saving trump card.

"And take these as well, little brother." Dugu Bo walked over to the medicinal garden and swiftly picked several immortal herbs—a snow-white Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid that emitted a cool radiance, a Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone carved from mutton-fat white jade, and a crimson Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower that resembled burning flames. All of them would be greatly beneficial to Ling Feng at his current stage.

"The medicinal properties of these immortal herbs are mild. You can refine and absorb them yourself to stabilize your foundation and increase your strength," Dugu Bo said generously.

Ling Feng did not refuse, storing the immortal herbs in his Space Soul Tool. With these resources, his strength would undergo another leap!

"Yan Yan, listen to little brother Ling Feng's arrangements along the way," Dugu Bo reminded her.

"Yes, Grandfather!" Dugu Yan nodded, her gaze toward Ling Feng filled with trust.

Ling Feng delayed no longer. After bidding farewell to Dugu Bo, he led Dugu Yan away from the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass valley along a hidden path, quietly returning in the direction of Heaven Dou City. He needed to digest his gains and raise his strength as quickly as possible to face the coming storm. With his return, the winds and clouds over Heaven Dou City would truly stir into towering waves! The curtain was about to rise on the All-Continent Soul Master Elite Tournament!