Douluo V: Sikong Zhen, Lord of Thunder
Chapter 30

Dugu Bo's Ecstasy, Su Ze's Martial Soul Evolution

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"Senior Dugu, there are currently three methods to help you with the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison on your body."

"The specific choice still depends on you."

Su Ze surveyed the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.

Because of Teacher Ye Qingxian's disciple records, he recognized most of the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.

"You say you have three methods to help this old man remove the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison from my body?"

Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed, and a suspicious expression appeared on his emaciated face.

He had been desperately searching for a way to remove the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison from his body for many years, but he had no clue.

This young man in front of him claimed to have three methods.

If there were truly three methods, how could he, a dignified Titled Douluo, have never found them?

"Of course, there's no need for me to lie to you at this time."

"Senior Dugu, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison on your body can be said to have penetrated your very bones. Ordinary methods would naturally be impossible to remove."

"To completely eradicate it, the first method is to consume the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot."

As Su Ze spoke, he pointed to the red and blue Immortal Herbs not far from the pool of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye and spoke earnestly.

"You mean by taking these two Immortal Herbs, my serpent poison can be cured?"

Upon hearing Su Ze's confident tone, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and his body became somewhat eager to try.

"It's not that you will take them, Senior, but that I will."

"After I take them, combined with the Lightning power within my body, I can form a body that is immune to all poisons."

"At that time, I can help you completely clear the serpent poison problem within your body."

"If that's the case, your serpent poison can no longer be used!"

Hearing Su Ze's words, Dugu Bo's originally excited face suddenly stiffened.

He was known as the Poison Douluo precisely because of his mastery of poison arts.

If his poison arts were removed, it could be said that he would be completely crippled without exaggeration.

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo immediately spoke.

"Impossible! Without my poison arts, what am I still a Titled Douluo! No!"

"This method should be left for Yan Yan."

Hearing Dugu Bo's excited words, Su Ze chuckled.

"Senior Dugu, what's the rush? I haven't finished yet. There are two other methods!"

Looking at Dugu Bo's constantly changing expression and the emotions stirred up by him, Su Ze's face broke into a smile.

Seeing the confident smile on Su Ze's face, Dugu Bo's gaze towards him immediately became displeased.

He always felt like this brat in front of him was deliberately playing him.

However, because he still needed to rely on him for detoxification, Dugu Bo suppressed his displeasure and looked at Su Ze, asking again.

"Tell me the other two methods."

Hearing Dugu Bo speak coldly, Su Ze immediately stated the method Tang San used in the original work.

Upon hearing the second method, Dugu Bo's eyes immediately brightened.

Although head-attribute soul bones were rare, it wasn't difficult for him, a Titled Douluo, to collect them.

And this way, he could maintain his combat strength.

It could be said that the second method was quite suitable for him.

More importantly, based on the knowledge and deductions in Dugu Bo's mind, the method Su Ze mentioned was very feasible.

This also made Dugu Bo's gaze towards Su Ze become much gentler and more cordial.

"The method is good. Then what is the third method?"

As he spoke, Dugu Bo was somewhat expectant. He had already seen through this young man's trick.

He would say the worst method first.

The subsequent methods would get better and better.

Therefore, Dugu Bo was immensely looking forward to Su Ze's third method at this moment.

"The third method is evolution. As long as Senior's Martial Soul can evolve, not only will your combat power greatly increase, but you can also be freed from the Jade Scale Snake Poison."

Su Ze stated the third method without any hesitation.

This method was something he saw in the immortal book given by Ye Qingxian.

"Stinky brat, do you think Martial Soul Evolution is that easy?"

"It wasn't until I cultivated to Titled Douluo that I managed to evolve my Jade Scale Serpent into the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor."

"And you, right off the bat, are asking me to evolve my Martial Soul again."

Upon hearing Su Ze's words, Dugu Bo's stiff face showed a helpless expression.

The main reason he could survive the snake venom was that he had advanced to Titled Douluo and evolved his Jade Scale Serpent into the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor.

Therefore, Dugu Bo knew very well how difficult Martial Soul Evolution was.

Su Ze said it so casually.

As if it were an incredibly simple matter.

"Senior Dugu, don't rush. Since I dared to speak up, I must have absolute confidence."

"You know, Senior, your Medicine Garden contains one of the three great treasures of the Douluo Continent: the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Grass."

"This place is filled with Immortal Herbs."

"Immortal Herbs, Immortal Herbs. If they can't even achieve Martial Soul Evolution, are they worthy of the name 'Immortal'?"

Su Ze's tone remained incredibly confident.

After all, his own Martial Soul Evolution also relied on medicinal herbs obtained from Immortal Herbs.

"Kid, are you really sure?"

Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and his tone became incredibly excited.

"Of course. Otherwise, why would I even bring it up?"

"So, Senior Dugu, how do you want to resolve the issue with your body?"

Su Ze's gaze fell upon Dugu Bo, and he smiled, awaiting Dugu Bo's answer.

Faced with Su Ze's persistent questioning, Dugu Bo fell into deep thought.

After a moment of silence, Dugu Bo shook his head and said, "I choose the second option."

"I'll leave the third method of Martial Soul Evolution to Yan Yan."

"Yan Yan is still young; she has a future ahead of her. I am old. I'll leave the Martial Soul Evolution to her."

Martial Soul Evolution was very precious to Dugu Bo, as it represented an opportunity for him to advance to Super Douluo.

Standing at the pinnacle of the entire continent.

However, for Dugu Bo, no amount of strength could outweigh his granddaughter's future development.

Hearing the regret in Dugu Bo's tone, Su Ze smiled again and asked, "Senior, are you sure? You know, there's more than one Immortal Herb here that can help with Martial Soul Evolution."

Previously, Dugu Bo had put him through a series of tests.

Su Ze couldn't defeat Dugu Bo physically, so he couldn't retaliate that way.

However, in other aspects, Su Ze could still get back at him.

"Brat, are you playing with me?"

Upon hearing Su Ze's words, Dugu Bo's expression stiffened.

He was now completely certain that this brat in front of him was secretly getting revenge for the earlier tests.

But after cursing, Dugu Bo's eyes also became fiery.

Looking at his former Medicine Garden, he now understood what a great resource he had obtained.

"Brat, hurry up and tell me, which Immortal Herb can help me evolve?"

"I promise, as long as what you say isn't fake, you'll be a benefactor to my Dugu Family from now on."

"As long as you don't cross my bottom line, you can come to me with any difficulties."

Dugu Bo's tone became incredibly urgent as he spoke. The temptation of Martial Soul Evolution was too great.

Moreover, not only could he undergo Martial Soul Evolution, but his Granddaughter could too.

Just as Su Ze had said earlier, the Dugu Family's curse was finally about to end.

Seeing Dugu Bo's rapid breathing, Su Ze smiled. Without continuing to spar, he walked straight to a Golden-colored fruit-bearing flower.

"Senior, this is the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. It contains earth and dragon attributes, and it can stimulate the dragon attribute bloodline of your Martial Soul, causing it to evolve!"

As he spoke, Su Ze handed the Immortal Herb to Dugu Bo.

"How should I consume it!"

Dugu Bo said excitedly. He could feel a surge of desire within his body the moment he held the Immortal Herb.

A desire to swallow the Immortal Herb immediately.

Dugu Bo understood this feeling very well – it was the feeling of a Martial Soul about to evolve.

This made him believe Su Ze's words.

"Remove the stem and roots, and consume only the Golden flower."

Hearing Su Ze's instructions, Dugu Bo nodded. He immediately composed himself and, after ensuring he had no lingering worries, sat down cross-legged.

He immediately consumed the immortal herb.

The moment the immortal herb was consumed, Su Ze saw the Martial Soul of the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor automatically appear behind Dugu Bo.

It transformed into a phantom behind Dugu Bo.

The original Jade Scale Serpent Emperor's appearance was somewhat similar to a King Cobra, enormous in size and exceptionally ferocious.

Its entire body was covered in dense, ink green scales, adorned with colorful patterns.

However, at this moment, the phantom of the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor writhed and thrashed restlessly.

Its forked tongue flicked out continuously, silent yet giving the impression of a hissing sound.

As its body twisted, the emerald green, patterned scales gradually shed.

The scales that peeled off revealed a jade color like that of fine jade, the scales like emeralds were exquisitely beautiful, as if carved from top-grade jade.

At the same time, a large bulge began to form at the snake's head, as if something was brewing within.

Su Ze watched as Dugu Bo had officially entered the stage of Martial Soul Evolution.

After watching for a while, Su Ze shifted his attention away from Dugu Bo.

Since Dugu Bo was on the right track, it was time for his own Martial Soul to evolve.

After a brief search, Su Ze quickly found himself in front of an immortal herb.

This immortal herb exuded a golden yellow lightning glow all over its body. Its body was scale-like, with many twisted roots, faintly resembling a dragon's head.

This was precisely Su Ze's target.

The Thunder Flame Tyrant Dragon Ginseng!

Looking at the immortal herb before him, Su Ze's eyes burned with fervor.

As long as he consumed this immortal herb, his lightning could evolve into Extreme Thunder, and Sikong Zhen's Martial Soul could also evolve.

He could even unlock the Storm Dragon King, which had been hidden until now.

The moment Su Ze's palm touched the Thunder Flame Tyrant Dragon Ginseng, a powerful electric current surged into Su Zhe's hand.

Feeling the stinging pain in his palm, Su Ze instantly activated Martial Soul Avatar. With the enhancement of Sikong Zhen's Martial Soul, he successfully plucked the immortal herb.

Following the method of consumption recorded in the book, Su Ze swallowed the immortal herb.

As the immortal herb was swallowed, blue currents instantly erupted, covering Su Ze's body.

At the same time, above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, thunderclouds churned in the sky, and storms swept in relentlessly.

Thick dark clouds continuously gathered above Su Ze's head.

At this moment, bolts of lightning, like thunder snakes, frantically writhed within the dark clouds.

As the dark clouds surged, Su Ze automatically unleashed his ultimate move, Thunderous Force, without reciting any incantations.

His entire upper garment was torn to shreds, revealing a well-defined, muscular upper body.

His originally black hair also turned white.

Furious lightning surged around Su Ze.

And Su Ze, who was absorbing the Blazing Thunder Dragon Feast, naturally couldn't feel the changes in the outside world at all.

His body was currently filled with an endless stream of medicinal power.

This medicinal power was continuously remodeling Su Ze's body.

Under this constant remodeling, Sikong Zhen Martial Soul also began to evolve.

The originally blue lightning started to transform towards a sacred golden hue.

At the same time, Su Ze's Soul Power began to break through to higher levels.

Level 26!

Level 27!

Level 28...

Su Ze's Soul Power rose like a rocket.

Just as Su Ze entered Martial Soul Evolution, Dugu Bo, as a Titled Douluo, absorbed the medicinal power at an extremely fast rate.

In less than half a day, the medicinal power throughout his body was completely absorbed.

As the Soul Power absorption was completed, a keratinous hard object began to push out from the scalp at the horns of the snake phantom behind Dugu Bo's back.

This was the Jiaoshe Transformation Dragon.

All snake-type soul beasts possessed a trace of dragon bloodline within them, with some bloodlines being stronger and others so dilute they could be ignored.

Dugu Bo's Jade Scale Serpent Emperor, as the king of snakes, already had a more concentrated snake bloodline than other snakes, being just one step away from a python.

Suddenly.

Dugu Bo spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood. The scorching blood landed on the grass, emitting sizzling white steam and scorching the turf!

Snakes were cold-blooded animals, and Soul Masters with snake-type martial souls also had a body temperature slightly lower than that of normal people.

As Dugu Bo spat out hot, fresh blood, it signified his formal entry into the dragon stage.

As the saying goes, snake blood is cold, dragon blood boils.

And once this step is crossed, it's like a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

Along with the expulsion of impure blood, a single golden horn had already grown atop the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor's head.

Jade gives birth to gold, the transformation into a dragon is complete!

Dugu Bo's eyes snapped open, and he let out a long roar towards the heavens.

"The Flood Dragon has been achieved, I will usher in a new life starting today."

Dugu Bo's eyes snapped open, and numerous emerald green flood dragons appeared behind him, dancing wildly.

Feeling the powerful Soul Power within his body, Dugu Bo glanced at the massive phantom behind him.

"It's a pity it didn't advance further and grow dragon claws; it's just a Flood Dragon!"

"But since it has evolved, let's call it the Golden Horn Jade Flood Dragon."

"With this evolution, I don't know how much my Body Strength has increased. Even without using poison, my strength would rank among the Titled Douluo."

"I have to thank that brat named Su Ze."

A smile suddenly appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

That brat named Su Ze truly didn't lie to him; he really helped him complete his Martial Soul Evolution.

And he, Dugu Bo, was not someone who went back on his word.

From now on, Su Ze would be a benefactor to his Dugu Family.

He would definitely help with any request.

Just as he was thinking this, Dugu Bo opened his eyes, intending to properly thank that brat Su Ze.

But the moment he looked up in Su Ze's direction, he froze completely.

The sky at this moment was ashen, as if the world was ending.

Dark Clouds were heavy, storms raged, and streaks of golden-blue lightning continuously struck down from the sky.

And in the center of the dark clouds and lightning, a figure, bare-chested with golden-blue hair, floated in mid-air.

Paired with the surrounding golden-blue lightning, he looked like the legendary Thunder God.

"Is that Su Ze?"

"What is this kid doing?"

Dugu Bo's tone was filled with disbelief.

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