Bone Corroding Poison! The Three of You, Come at Me Together!

"That Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast has already been killed by me."

Dugu Bo's voice was utterly calm, as though he were merely stating some insignificant matter.

"K-Killed..."

"Could Xiao Wu... already..."

Ning Rongrong's mind exploded with a boom!

Her voice broke in her throat, unable to emerge.

Her petite body trembled uncontrollably, and tears burst from her eyes without warning, falling down her cheeks to the ground.

"No, that can't be..."

"You must be lying to me. I want to see Xiao Wu!"

As if her soul had been ripped away, Ning Rongrong suddenly charged madly toward Dugu Bo.

She was only twelve years old, still a child untouched by the ways of the world. How could she ever have experienced such a life-and-death separation?

Her best companion had suddenly been killed. To her, it was no less than a bolt from the blue.

More importantly, she had promised Third Brother that she would definitely bring Xiao Wu back.

But now,

she had broken her promise.

How was she supposed to face Third Brother and the other companions from Shrek Academy in the future?

"Rongrong!"

Gu Rong pulled Ning Rongrong back into his arms, his withered hand gently stroking her trembling back, his eyes full of heartache.

Seeing his daughter so distraught, Ning Fengzhi felt as though a boulder were crushing his chest, overwhelmed by grief.

He took a deep breath,

then turned to Dugu Bo. His usual composure had returned, though his tone was exceptionally grave. "Your Excellency Dugu, could you tell Ning why you killed that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

Ning Fengzhi truly could not understand.

For a Titled Douluo whose spirit rings were already full, giving up a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring merely for a spirit bone was an utter waste.

That was far less practical than the terms the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could offer.

Dugu Bo gave a soft laugh, his sleeve fluttering slightly in the breeze. "Sect Master Ning, I was the one who captured that soul beast. Whether I kill it or not is entirely up to me. It seems there is no need for me to explain myself to your sect, is there?"

His tone was calm, but every word carried an air of contempt. He did not take this leader of the Upper Three Sects seriously at all.

In the past, even if Dugu Bo had not treated Ning Fengzhi with excessive deference, he would at least have observed the proper courtesies.

"Dugu Bo, you'd better watch your tone!"

Gu Rong flew into a rage, Soul Power surging around him.

"Oh? You want to fight?"

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly, and a venomous glint suddenly sharpened within his aged gaze.

Gu Rong was about to make his move, but Ning Fengzhi stopped him with a light sweep of his staff.

Ning Fengzhi's expression remained calm, though a trace of heaviness flashed through his eyes.

Unless absolutely necessary, he truly did not wish to make an enemy of a Titled Douluo.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he said slowly,

"It was Ning who was presumptuous."

"Since the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is dead, there is naturally no need to discuss this deal further. However..."

His tone shifted. When his gaze fell upon the tearful Ning Rongrong, it was filled with tenderness. "Could Your Excellency allow us of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to take that soul beast's remains?"

Ning Rongrong, who had been in Gu Rong's arms, suddenly raised her head. A glimmer of light reignited in her reddened eyes.

"Right... at least we have to bring Xiao Wu's body back..."

Had Ning Fengzhi made such a request earlier, Dugu Bo certainly would not have refused him.

But...

Dugu Bo looked up at Gu Rong, his tone indifferent.

"Just now, Bone Douluo seemed to want to fight me. Heh, I'll give you that chance."

"You want the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's corpse? Fine."

"Defeat me, and I'll present it to you with both hands."

Gu Rong seemed to have heard the greatest joke in the world and sneered endlessly.

"Dugu Bo, have you lost your mind?"

"You actually dare challenge me one-on-one?"

Gu Rong was a level ninety-five Titled Douluo. His Bone Dragon martial soul possessed spatial attributes, and he was hailed as the continent's number one defense-type Douluo.

Even against opponents with slightly higher Soul Power, he could rely on his absolute defense to remain undefeated.

Dugu Bo was merely level ninety-two. Even if he had made a recent breakthrough, he could be no more than level ninety-three.

His Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison simply could not break through Gu Rong's defenses.

This was a crushing defeat with no suspense whatsoever.

"Fine. Since you're asking for suffering, I'll grant your wish."

Gu Rong rolled his neck and slowly stepped forward.

At the side, Chen Xin faintly sensed that something was wrong.

No matter how foolish Dugu Bo was, he should not have challenged an opponent far stronger than himself.

Unless... he had something else to rely on.

"Old Bone, be careful!"

Chen Xin suddenly called out a warning.

The corner of Dugu Bo's mouth curved up slightly as he said blandly,

"Too late."

He violently stomped the ground, his body flashing to Gu Rong's side like a ghost.

"What?!"

Gu Rong's pupils contracted sharply. He had thought the speed Dugu Bo displayed when they first met was already his limit, but at this moment, his opponent's speed far surpassed before, leaving him no time to react!

Dugu Bo's fist came down like thunder, slamming heavily into Gu Rong's chest.

This Old Poison... what terrifying strength!

Gu Rong let out a muffled groan. The bones in his chest caved in slightly, and he slid backward dozens of meters before barely coming to a stop!

This sight left Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi utterly stunned.

Uncle Bone... had actually been sent flying by one punch from Dugu Bo?

Was this truly the Dugu Bo they knew?

That overwhelmingly domineering strike—people would have believed it even if they were told Tang Hao had delivered it!

Dugu Bo lowered his head to inspect his fist, clicking his tongue with a chuckle.

"Tsk, tsk. As expected of Bone Douluo. Your bones are truly hard; even my hand bones are numb from the impact."

"But the next move won't be so simple."

Before his words had faded, his body flickered like a ghostly shadow, suddenly appearing behind Gu Rong.

"What?!"

Gu Rong sensed the drastic change in the aura behind him and hurriedly activated his Soul Power.

"Fifth Spirit Skill, Bone Dragon Guard!"

A phantom Bone Dragon spread its enormous wings, firmly shielding his entire body.

Yet Dugu Bo did not panic; instead, he smiled. His fist abruptly changed into a palm midair, strange black light gleaming from his palm.

"Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra, First Form: Bone Corroding Poison!"

Black poison gas seeped into the Bone Dragon's wings like a living thing, actually ignoring its defenses and penetrating straight to the bone marrow!

Gu Rong's pupils shrank sharply, and his face suddenly twisted in hideous agony!

A piercing pain that gnawed at his very bones instantly swept through his body, as though countless venomous ants were devouring his sinews and bones.

"Argh—Dugu Bo! What did you do?!"

His voice trembled violently, and he could barely remain standing.

Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back. His tone was calm, yet carried a chilling coldness.

"As Poison Douluo, naturally I use poison."

"Your Bone Dragon's defense may be strong, but this poison... can corrode all things and ignores any defense."

"In the past, my Snake Venom truly had difficulty harming Titled Douluos, but now—"

A sinister glimmer flashed in his eyes, and his voice abruptly turned harsh.

"Even a Titled Douluo will find it hard to escape death!"

This was the terrifying power of the cultivation technique, the Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra!

"Uncle Bone!"

Ning Fengzhi cried out in concern. Beside him, Chen Xin had already summoned the Seven Kill Sword and was preparing to intervene.

Dugu Bo did not care in the slightest. He spread his hands as Soul Power surged around him, his expression calm.

"It is indeed rather boring for the strong to bully the weak."

"Since that's the case... the three of you can come at me together."

"I'll take you all on."

P.S. In the next chapter, Dugu Bo unveils his spirit rings—a classic scene!

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