Douluo: Avatar of the Spirit
Chapter 8

Successfully Advanced to Soul Grandmaster

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Though he said he was convinced, the pride of a Titled Douluo still left him unconvinced. "What an old child." Tang Yin grumbled, then slowly flew down and landed steadily on the ground. He began observing the surroundings. In the center was a hot spring, its red and blue waters forming the opposing poles of yin and yang. All around it grew various immortal herbs, every single one radiating powerful vitality.

"Kid, do you have a flying soul skill, or a Soul Bone?" Dugu Bo asked Tang Yin curiously.

"Neither. I was born knowing how to fly." Tang Yin told the truth, though Dugu Bo clearly would not believe him. "Forget it. If you don't want to say, I won't keep asking. Kid, what's your name?"

"My name is Qi. My Martial Soul is Demon Blade Thousand Blades, and I'm a level nineteen one-ring Soul Master."

"Quit fooling me, kid. A one-ring Soul Master can't possibly be this strong." Dugu Bo wore an expression that plainly said he did not believe a word.

"Why not? Aren't I one?" That was true enough.

"You really are a little monster. Could it be that I'm truly old?" Dugu Bo sighed.

"What, do you think you're still young? Old man." Tang Yin teased.

"What old man? That sounds awful. Don't you know to call me Senior? Young people these days have no manners."

"And little monster sounds nice? Besides, how do you look like a senior? At most, I'll call you Old Master." Tang Yin complained.

"That works. It sounds better than old man. When are you planning to detoxify Yan Yan and me?" Dugu Bo finally remembered the important matter and asked.

"No rush. Help me pick those two immortal herbs first." Tang Yin pointed at the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Dugu Bo was shocked. "Little monster, both of those immortal herbs are highly poisonous. Even I wouldn't dare eat them. What are you thinking?"

"Don't worry about it. Just help me pick them." Dugu Bo sighed. "But don't blame me for not warning you."

"I know. Why are you so talkative?" Dugu Bo picked the two immortal herbs and brought them before Tang Yin. Tang Yin first ate the stamens from both flowers, then stuffed them into his mouth together before jumping into the spring at the center.

Seven days later, Dugu Bo stood by the spring and stared at the calm water. "That kid isn't dead, is he? It's been so long. Why hasn't there been the slightest movement?"

Suddenly, Tang Yin burst out of the spring. "You're the one who's dead! I was even thinking of a way to detoxify you, and you actually cursed me to death."

"What detoxification method? I haven't seen a trace of one yet." Dugu Bo said irritably.

"Fine. For the next month, stay far away from here. The farther, the better. I guarantee that after a month, your poison will be cured."

"Really?" Though he kept muttering under his breath, Dugu Bo still got up and left. After he had gone, Tang Yin opened his personal panel.

Host: Tang Yin Race: Half Soul Beast (Elf/Blue Silver Emperor) (You have completely stopped being human.) Soul Power: 20 (You're not even a Soul Grandmaster, yet you dream of becoming a Titled Douluo? Go wash up and sleep already.) Age: 7 (You're still a cub. Don't think too much. You can't do it.) Strength: 500 (A normal adult is 10) (You're not human. What's there to be proud of if you're stronger than humans?) Agility: 500 (A normal adult is 10) (You can finally run faster than a dog.) Spirit: 800 (A normal adult is 10) (You won't be scared to death by ghosts. Believe in yourself.) Martial Soul One: Blue Silver Emperor (Awakened) (Awakening Skills: Blue Silver Domain, Withered Wood Meets Spring) Soul Skill: Soul Skill One (2000): Spirit Array - Entwine. Blue Silver Grass can be generated anywhere within ten meters around the user and freely controlled to grow and entangle. (Awakening Skill: Absorbs a small amount of Soul Power from those entangled.) Martial Soul Two: Kabbalah Tree of Life Soul Skill: Soul Skill One: Kether - Methratton Martial Soul Three: Magic Blade Thousand Blades Soul Skill: Soul Skill One: Broken Silk Continuous. The blade's thousand fragments can be freely disassembled and reassembled, but it consumes Soul Power. Abilities: Life Affinity Max, Flight, Emperor of Blue Silver Grass, Killing Intent, Complete Breathing Technique, Ice and Fire Immunity, Toxin Immunity. Evaluation: You now have value in staying alive. Keep up the good work.

Tang Yin sat cross-legged and began condensing his Soul Ring. This time, it actually took him three full days to condense one. Three days later, when he opened his personal panel again, his information had changed drastically.

Host: Tang Yin Race: Half Soul Beast (Elf/Blue Silver Emperor) (You have completely stopped being human.) Soul Power: 27 (You're not even a Soul Elder, yet you dream of becoming a Titled Douluo? Go wash up and sleep already.) Age: 7 (You're still a cub. Don't think too much. You can't do it.) Strength: 500 (A normal adult is 10) (You're not human. What's there to be proud of if you're stronger than humans?) Agility: 500 (A normal adult is 10) (You can finally run faster than a dog.) Spirit: 800 (A normal adult is 10) (You won't be scared to death by ghosts. Believe in yourself.) Martial Soul One: Blue Silver Emperor (Awakened) (Awakening Skills: Blue Silver Domain, Withered Wood Meets Spring) Soul Skill: Soul Skill One (5000): Spirit Array - Entwine. Blue Silver Grass can be generated anywhere within twenty meters around the user and freely controlled to grow and entangle. (Awakening Skill: Absorbs a small amount of Soul Power from those entangled.) Soul Skill Two (9000): Blue Silver - Parasite. Seeds can be planted anywhere on the bodies of enemies within the range of the first Soul Skill, and their growth can then be freely activated. (Including internal organs.) (Awakening Skill: Blue Silver Grass can instantly grow into a vast forest.) Martial Soul Two: Kabbalah Tree of Life Soul Skill: Soul Skill One: Kether - Methratton Soul Skill Two: Wisdom - Whispering Tome (Ratziel) Martial Soul Three: Magic Blade Thousand Blades Soul Skill: Soul Skill One: Broken Silk Continuous. The blade's thousand fragments can be freely disassembled and reassembled, but it consumes Soul Power. Soul Skill Two: Sweep. The blade splits apart and forms a line, increasing its attack range. Abilities: Life Affinity Max, Flight, Emperor of Blue Silver Grass, Killing Intent, Complete Breathing Technique, Ice and Fire Immunity, Toxin Immunity. Evaluation: You now have value in staying alive. Keep up the good work.

Tang Yin summoned the Kabbalah Tree of Life. A white Soul Ring and a gray Soul Ring rose one after another. Tang Yin called out, "Second Soul Skill, Wisdom—Whispering Tome!" The gray Soul Ring flashed, and a book resembling a bible appeared in his hand. This was the Whispering Tome, which could learn of everything that had happened in the past and present, and slightly guide the future.

Tang Yin had once desperately wanted this book, but now that he had truly obtained it, he had no idea what to do with it. After thinking for a while, he decided to see what his little brother Tang San was doing. He opened the book. "Hm? Oh, he's in class... boring." Well, that settled it. This Soul Skill had no combat power.

"Alright, time to get down to business." After stretching lazily, Tang Yin began... drawing prizes. Yes, this was the serious business he had mentioned.

"System, how many draws do I have?"

Host, you have a total of thirteen draws. Begin?

"Begin." The huge golden roulette wheel began spinning rapidly again, followed by a string of thank-you-for-playing messages. "System, just tell me what I drew. Stop messing around with all that pointless stuff."

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining "Yao Chen's Alchemy Experience (A Rank)." Learn? Congratulations, Host, for obtaining "Grandmaster Aura (A Rank)." Add? Congratulations, Host, for obtaining "Musical Proficiency (A Rank)." Learn? Congratulations, Host, for obtaining "Private Dragon Cave Summoning Scroll (A Rank)." Extract?

"Use the first three. Extract the last Summoning Scroll first; I won't use it yet." The moment Tang Yin finished speaking, his entire presence changed. The Grandmaster Aura made him feel that no matter what happened, he could remain calm in the face of danger.

Then, he began using his newly learned alchemy to refine Poison Pills for Dugu Bo.

A month later, Dugu Bo arrived as promised. "How is it? Have you found a way to cure my poison?" It was no wonder he was so agitated. He had been tormented by his own poison for decades, and now that he finally had a chance to be cured, it was only natural that he would not want to let it slip away.

"Done, done. What are you in such a hurry for? Here, eat this and you'll be fine." Dugu Bo looked at the Poison Pill Tang Yin took out and asked incredulously, "This little black pellet can cure my poison? Are you messing with me?"

"Believe it or not. If you don't, forget it. I don't want to waste my antidote pill anyway." Tang Yin reached out to snatch it back, and Dugu Bo hurriedly pulled his hand away. "Hey, hey, hey, I didn't say I wouldn't eat it. Why are you so impatient? Besides, it was made from herbs in my medicine garden. Since when did it become yours?"

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