Chen Xin Fell for It; Even One Who Revered the Sword Had Hot Tears

Over the past few days, Dugu Bo had scoured the library of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, then seized a group of senior students and made them demonstrate their Soul Skills.

In the end, he came to the conclusion that they still had to visit places where Soul Beasts of the corresponding attributes gathered.

Although the Star Dou Great Forest contained countless Soul Beasts, the number and quality of ice- and water-attributed Soul Beasts there were far inferior to those of the Extreme North Ice Plain and the Great Sea.

The Heaven Dou Empire had four major elemental academies, each aligned with one of the four elements: wind, water, lightning, and fire.

Unlike Divine Wind, Blazing Fire, and Thunderclap Academy,

Skywater Academy was located north of Heaven Dou City, in a Seaside City near the Extreme North Ice Plain.

Wind-, fire-, and lightning-attributed Soul Beasts could be found anywhere across the continent.

Ice- and water-attributed Soul Beasts, however, depended more heavily on their environment.

Only vast bodies of water could provide space for such Soul Beasts to survive and flourish.

Yu Mingfei currently had two Soul Skills.

His first Soul Skill, Word Spirit: Instant, was wind-attributed.

His second Soul Skill, Word Spirit: Lord Flame, was fire-attributed.

As for his third Soul Skill, he planned to obtain it from an ice- or water-attributed Soul Beast.

That would allow him to better draw upon the Ice Dragon King's power.

The Ice Dragon King was also the Water Dragon King. As a God King-level Strong, the power it had left behind could not be underestimated.

"I understand.

"My bloodline has gradually stabilized. Once Dugu and Ye Lingling are settled, I'll find a time to set off."

Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.

Just then, a Sword Howl rang out from beyond the valley.

It pierced through the poison barrier, announcing its arrival.

Dugu Bo turned to look, a strange expression appearing on his face.

"Chen Xin, that Sword Man?

"What's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doing here? Don't tell me they came to apologize to you with brambles on their backs?"

Yu Mingfei lowered his head and smiled.

"Hard to say."

Dugu Bo turned and flew out of the valley.

"I'll go meet him! My Soul Power has improved greatly these past few days. Perfect timing to see what he wants!"

Outside the valley's poison barrier,

Chen Xin stared at the endless expanse of thick green mist.

The wariness in his eyes was unmistakable.

If he had been alone, it would have been fine. A single Soul Skill would have been enough to break the poison barrier before him.

With Sword Qi Bodyguard protecting him, he had nothing to fear.

But today, he had Ning Rongrong with him.

Naturally, he had to be cautious.

Besides, they had not come to cause trouble.

They had come to ask for help.

At the valley entrance, a Green Figure flew out and stood atop the poison barrier, glaring coldly at Chen Xin.

"So it really is you, Sword Man!

"And you even brought a Junior!"

Chen Xin looked up and immediately noticed something off about Dugu Bo.

His Soul Power Fluctuation was far stronger than the last time they had met.

Dugu Bo had remained at Soul Power Level ninety-one for many years.

Other than his Poison Arts, Chen Xin had never thought much of him.

Now that Dugu Bo's Soul Power had clearly advanced, Chen Xin was deeply shocked.

Dugu Bo also noticed something unusual about Chen Xin and widened his eyes.

They spoke at the same time.

"Old Poison, you broke through?"

"You Sword Man broke through too?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Chen Xin understood.

If he could gain insight from a single sentence from Yu Mingfei,

why couldn't Dugu Bo?

With that thought, Chen Xin put aside his disdain for Dugu Bo and softened his tone.

"Old Poison, I didn't come to cause trouble today.

"Is Yu Mingfei here? I brought Rongrong to visit him."

Dugu Bo sneered and looked at the girl beside Chen Xin.

"Wasn't it your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that drove Mingfei out?

"Why are you so eager to come looking for him now?

"I should be thanking you instead!

"If not for that, Yanyan's problem wouldn't have been solved so quickly."

Chen Xin could barely keep his expression straight upon hearing that.

Even Ning Rongrong looked somewhat embarrassed.

But Ning Fengzhi had made the decision regarding Yu Mingfei, so neither of them could say much.

Chen Xin held back his temper and continued.

"Fengzhi has been busy with sect affairs. He simply failed to consider things carefully for a moment.

"Rongrong and Yu Mingfei know each other as well. We came today hoping to clear up the misunderstanding."

The faint concession in Chen Xin's words filled Dugu Bo with immense satisfaction.

But he was not about to be so accommodating.

This Sword Man has always looked down on me because of the Seven Kill Sword's sharpness and his higher Soul Power Level.

Mingfei also has some grievances with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so I'll make him embarrass himself today!

"Enough nonsense. Whatever you want, take one move from me first!"

As Dugu Bo finished speaking, his body twisted and transformed into an Emerald Great Snake that soared into the sky.

Its enormous snake eyes fixed on Chen Xin as nine Soul Rings appeared around its body.

It opened its mouth and exhaled. A fierce wind swept through the air, yet there was no sign of any Soul Skill being activated.

"Old Poison has gone mad! He's attacking just like that?"

Chen Xin's face tightened. He had not expected Dugu Bo to disregard Ning Rongrong completely and even use his Martial Soul Avatar.

He grabbed Ning Rongrong by the back and leaped far away.

When he came to a stop, the Seven Kill Sword was already in his hand, while nine Soul Rings revolved continuously around him and Ning Rongrong.

He watched Dugu Bo with utmost vigilance.

Dugu Bo was the Poison Douluo, and his Poison Arts were terrifying beyond measure.

With Ning Rongrong beside him, Chen Xin did not dare relax in the slightest.

Ning Rongrong stared blankly, never expecting two Titled Douluos to start fighting at the drop of a hat.

The eighteen Soul Rings left her dazzled.

The terrifying Emerald Great Snake in the distance made her whole body tremble.

The two sides faced off.

Yet after waiting for a long while, Chen Xin discovered nothing unusual.

After transforming, anticipation filled the massive snake eyes of Dugu Bo's Avatar.

But that was all. The Soul Rings did not flicker, nor did the poison barrier around them churn.

A gentle breeze blew beyond the valley.

Is Old Poison going to attack or not?

Should I leave first? Another day, I can come alone to see that brat Yu Mingfei.

Just as Chen Xin was puzzled, Ning Rongrong's crying came from beside him.

"Grandpa Sword!"

Ning Rongrong went limp, her head and limbs hanging weakly.

She struggled to turn her head, only to reveal a face covered in tears.

"Rongrong! What's wrong?

"Old Poison! Remove the poison, now! She's Fengzhi's daughter! You'll cause a huge disaster!"

As Chen Xin spoke, he suddenly felt heat on his cheeks. Two streams of hot tears burst from his eyes.

A faint feeling of weakness suddenly arose, then rapidly dissipated under the vibrations of the Soul Core in his Dantian.

Tear after tear flowed!

They streamed down his cheeks and dripped incessantly from his chin.

"Grandpa Sword! Pfft—why are you crying too?"

When Ning Rongrong saw Chen Xin inexplicably crying as well, she could not help letting out a snort. She laughed through her tears.

From childhood to adulthood, she had never seen Chen Xin make such an expression.

His face was filled with anger and urgency, yet tears streamed down it beyond his control.

His gaze and expression did not match at all.

Even though she knew Chen Xin was angry and anxious on her behalf, she simply could not hold it in.

In the distance, the Emerald Great Snake formed from Dugu Bo's Avatar threw back its head and laughed.

"Hahahaha! Chen Xin! Why are you crying, you Sword Man?

"I never said Mingfei wouldn't see you!

"I only scared you a little, and you took it seriously! At your age, you're still crying like a little girl!

"Sword Douluo Chen Xin! Proud all your life! Revering the sword above all! Where's the dignity of a Titled Douluo?

"Hahahahaha!"

Dugu Bo! You bastard!

This time, Chen Xin truly could not hold it together.

He had actually fallen for it without realizing!

And now Ning Rongrong and Dugu Bo were both laughing at him.

Who had never cried in their life?

Even as he remained wary, he could not stop himself from cursing inwardly.

"Remove the poison, now! Otherwise, I'll let you taste my Seven Kill Sword!"

Chen Xin sharply shook his head sideways, flinging away his tears.

The gesture was carefree and elegant.

But the instant he shook some away, more flowed from his eyes.

His elegant composure broke in a single second.

The weakness in his limbs seemed to intensify, only to be dispelled by an even more violent response from his Soul Core.

What poison is this? It's so strange!

How has this Old Poison become even more formidable?