You Still Say You Have No Backing?

Outside the cave.

Yu Cheng hid behind a large boulder at the entrance, watching streaks of Soul Skill light flash across the sky with a pounding heart.

"Could Dugu Bo have been beaten to death?"

Yu Cheng could not help asking anxiously.

In midair, the purple poisonous mist had already surrounded the green poison.

Through Youth Yu Cheng's spiritual power, Yu Cheng could sense that Dugu Bo had been suppressed almost throughout the entire fight.

"Buzz—"

A loud boom rang out.

In midair, the originally dense purple poison gas was suddenly dyed white.

Then, the gaseous poisonous mist actually solidified, turning into chunks of white stone that fell from the sky.

"Medusa's Gaze!"

Yu Cheng was secretly alarmed.

Sure enough, none of the Title Douluo were easy opponents.

Although Dugu Bo was mockingly called the weakest Title Douluo, he had spent many years in the Soul Master world. Aside from his terrifying Snake Venom, his most valuable possession was this Medusa Soul Bone.

After that move, the battle stopped.

The two seemed to speak for a while. Then the purple figure rose into the air, wrapped in a vast swath of purple mist, and quickly departed.

"That's it?"

Yu Cheng asked in confusion.

"Between Title Douluo, unless there is a difference of three or four levels of Soul Power, it is difficult to truly determine a victor."

Youth Yu Cheng spoke.

Yu Cheng nodded. Every Soul Master who could cultivate to the level of Title Douluo was a favored genius of heaven.

Other than freaks like Tang San, killing someone above one's level was practically impossible.

At that moment, Dugu Bo descended from the sky.

His aura was still steady enough, though his hair was somewhat disheveled.

"Senior, are you all right?"

Yu Cheng asked with concern.

"I'm fine. I encountered a formidable opponent."

Dugu Bo said in a low voice.

He had never seen this Title Douluo with a Porcupinefish Martial Soul before.

Not only did he excel at defense, but Dugu Bo's Snake Venom could do nothing to him and was even somewhat restrained by him.

If not for the Medusa Soul Bone, Dugu Bo might not have gotten off easily today.

"Kid, I'll go regulate my breathing for a while. Don't run around."

Dugu Bo turned back and solemnly instructed him, "This is deep within Sunset Forest. Don't even think about running away. In a few days, I'll send you back to Heaven Dou Academy."

"All right."

Yu Cheng nodded.

However, just as Dugu Bo was about to leave, a chilling voice came from beyond the mountain:

"Dugu Bo, come out and see me!"

Again?

Dugu Bo's eyes sharpened as an inexplicable fury rose within him.

Even a clay figurine had some temper!

Two challenges in one day—did they really think Poison Douluo was a pushover?

"Whoosh!"

Dugu Bo's Soul Power surged, and nine Soul Rings spiraled into view.

Yu Cheng only felt an overwhelming force rush forth. The gale whipped at the corners of his clothes with a fierce rustle.

"Title Douluo are truly terrifying!"

Yu Cheng could not help exclaiming.

"Hmph!"

Dugu Bo glanced at Yu Cheng, the corner of his mouth curling almost imperceptibly.

This kid really knew how to talk.

"Go back and rest first. I'll go wipe out these petty pests!"

With that, Dugu Bo stomped the ground. His whole body shot into the sky like a rocket, vanishing from Yu Cheng's sight in an instant.

"Bro, who is it this time?"

Yu Cheng asked.

Youth Yu Cheng was a soul body. He relied on energy perception rather than the five senses to sense the outside world.

In terms of spiritual detection alone, he was even somewhat stronger than Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo.

"This energy far surpasses Dugu Bo's. He is at least a Level 95 powerhouse. And judging by his aura, it is sharp and unstoppable!"

Youth Yu Cheng's tone was grave.

"Sword Douluo, Chen Xin!"

In midair.

Dugu Bo watched Chen Xin, whose sword aura was razor-sharp, and frowned deeply.

Why had this one come?

Dugu Bo believed that with his poisons, even against opponents with higher Soul Power, he could still handle things with ease.

However...

Chen Xin was no ordinary person.

His Soul Power had reached Level 95, and his Martial Soul was the Seven Kill Sword. He was exceptionally skilled in slaughter and combat.

If they fought, Dugu Bo estimated that he would not last a hundred moves.

"Elder Chen Xin."

Dugu Bo slightly cupped his hands and spoke politely.

As for that Porcupinefish Douluo earlier, Dugu Bo admitted that he could not defeat him. But if it happened again, he would still choose to strike.

But when facing Chen Xin, Dugu Bo could only back down.

"Is Yu Cheng with you?"

Chen Xin asked.

His voice was cold and clear, like a treasured sword drawn from its sheath.

"Yu Cheng?"

Dugu Bo was secretly startled. Yu Cheng knew Chen Xin?

"Yu Cheng is indeed here. Shall I bring him out to meet you?"

Dugu Bo asked.

"Mm."

Chen Xin nodded.

Before long, Yu Cheng arrived at the mountaintop with a bewildered expression.

"You are Yu Cheng?"

Chen Xin asked.

He looked Yu Cheng up and down, then nodded slightly. "Just as young as the rumors say."

"Senior Sword Douluo."

Yu Cheng slightly cupped his hands in respect.

At the same time, he was muttering to himself inwardly. Why had Sword Douluo come too?

Ci Xue and Snake Lance, the two Title Douluo, had clearly received Qian Renxue's orders to see whether Dugu Bo had made things difficult for him.

But Chen Xin...

Yu Cheng searched through his memories, only to realize that he had never had any dealings with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"You were taken away by Dugu Bo. Teacher Qin Ming was worried about you and asked me to come take a look."

Chen Xin explained.

"Teacher Qin Ming?"

Yu Cheng was even more confused. Qin Ming could actually command a Title Douluo?

The next moment, understanding dawned on him.

Ning Fengzhi had probably happened to arrive at the academy, been drawn over by the battle between Qin Ming and Yu Luomian, and that had led to this whole chain of events.

He glanced at Dugu Bo and grumbled inwardly, This old man really does whatever he wants. He just grabbed me and took off without even leaving a word behind.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior. I previously asked Dugu Yan because I wished to learn alchemy from Senior Dugu. I did not expect Senior Dugu to take me away directly this time and make all of you worry."

Yu Cheng said without changing expression.

Hearing this, Dugu Bo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If Yu Cheng had said that he had been kidnapped, Dugu Bo might have had to fight Chen Xin after all.

"Good kid. Not bad."

Dugu Bo nodded, thinking to himself.

"Learning alchemy?"

Chen Xin's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he suddenly understood.

"No wonder Yu Cheng knows alchemy. So he learned it from Dugu Bo."

"Since that is the case, I will return to the academy and let them know you are safe. Whenever you have time, little friend, you may come visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Chen Xin said.

"Thank you, Senior! I will certainly pay you a visit another day."

Yu Cheng replied respectfully.

Watching Chen Xin's figure disappear, Dugu Bo let out a long breath.

"Kid, you did well!"

He patted Yu Cheng on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Yu Cheng's eyes shifted as a sly smile tugged at his lips. "Senior Dugu, why do I feel like you're a little afraid of Senior Sword Douluo?"

"Afraid of him?"

Dugu Bo's face immediately darkened.

"I admit that Sword Douluo's Soul Power is higher than mine. But if we truly fought, he would not get off unscathed either!"

Dugu Bo said, craning his neck.

"This entire forest would be destroyed by my poison, and you kid would not survive either. I simply do not wish to create pointless slaughter. It is not because I am truly afraid of him!"

"Senior is righteous and noble. This junior admires you beyond measure."

Yu Cheng cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Dugu Bo was not exaggerating. He truly had that ability.

Dugu Bo changed the subject. "Kid, why do you know Chen Xin? Could it be that you also have ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Only then did Dugu Bo react.

He knew nearly all the Title Douluo in the Heaven Dou Empire. In recent years, he had kept a low profile and had not offended anyone.

That Porcupinefish Douluo from before should have been from Spirit Hall. Salas had likely sent him, and his purpose had also been to find Yu Cheng. After all, Yu Cheng's title of theoretical master had been bestowed by Spirit Hall.

And now, even Chen Xin had been drawn in.

Dugu Bo stared at Yu Cheng, his eyes flickering. "You still say you have no backing?"