Invisible Hand

This Poison Pill contained not only deadly poison, but also more than half of Dugu Yang's own Soul Power.

That was also why Dugu Yang's cultivation had dropped earlier—he had condensed most of his Soul Power into the Poison Pill.

Of course, condensing it into a Poison Pill did not mean that more than half of his Soul Power had vanished. Rather, it had become more concentrated.

So although Dugu Yang's cultivation had fallen by two levels, whether in quality or total amount, it far surpassed that of other Level 43 Soul Ancestors.

The reason Dugu Yang could achieve this was not solely due to the soul skill "Jade Phosphor Poison Pill." More importantly, he had begun compressing his Soul Power back when he was a Three-ring Soul Elder, combined with a terrifying Physical Body far beyond others at the same level.

If it had been another Soul Master, even one with the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul, it would have been absolutely impossible to condense a rudimentary Soul Core merely through the soul skill "Jade Phosphor Poison Pill."

The Jade Phosphor Poison Pill surprised Dugu Bo, but after thinking it over, he could not help shaking his head.

"Xiaoyang, the Poison Pill may be powerful, but doesn't that mean you currently have no soul skill for administering poison?"

Dugu Bo also possessed a Poison Pill, but he would not normally use it in battle.

Aside from the fact that the Poison Pill was a trump card, the more important reason was that it contained the essence of one's cultivation. Once damaged, it would affect one's cultivation.

"You don't need to worry about that."

Dugu Yang smiled faintly. His Fourth Soul Ring suddenly lit up, and the Poison Pill transformed directly into a cloud of Poison Mist.

"I forgot to tell you. The Jade Phosphor Poison Pill can not only solidify—it can also liquefy and vaporize."

Other people's Soul Cores could not be vaporized, but through the effects of the "Jade Phosphor Poison Pill" soul skill, Dugu Yang could turn his Poison Pill into vapor and create a cloud of Poison Mist.

With his current Soul Power, he could instantly create Poison Mist covering an area thirty meters wide.

If he continued supplying Soul Power, the range of the Poison Mist would expand even further.

Dugu Bo's eyes immediately lit up at the sight.

"Poison Mist is already the most common soul skill for administering poison. Not bad, very good."

When Dugu Yang had been preparing to attach his First Soul Ring, Dugu Bo had wanted him to acquire a soul skill focused on administering poison.

Unfortunately, Dugu Yang had his own ideas.

Now, Dugu Yang finally possessed a soul skill for administering poison.

Dugu Yang himself was also very satisfied. Relying on his first three soul skills, he had successfully mastered more than a hundred deadly poisons and even used Harmonization to create several Mixed Poisons that had amazed Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo.

Yet his methods of poisoning still primarily relied on skin contact. That could hardly be called the approach of a qualified Poison Soul Master.

At that thought, Dugu Yang willed it, and the vaporized poison condensed once more. Then, as his Fourth Soul Ring lit up again, it transformed back into Poison Mist.

Only this time, the Poison Mist was colorless and odorless. If those present had not been Dugu Yang himself and Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, they would have been completely unable to detect the poison drifting through the air.

"Xiaoyang, is this Invisible Hand?"

"That's right."

Dugu Yang nodded slightly. "Invisible Hand" was a Mixed Poison he had created by using Harmonization on more than a dozen weak poisons. It had originally been a whim, but he had never expected it to produce such a colorless, odorless Mixed Poison.

According to Dugu Bo, unless one was a Soul Master particularly sensitive to poison attributes, even a Titled Douluo would be unable to detect "Invisible Hand."

If its toxicity had not been so weak, "Invisible Hand" would definitely have surpassed "Jade Phosphor Death" to become Dugu Yang's strongest poison.

Just imagine it: when Dugu Yang faced an enemy, he could release "Invisible Hand." On the surface, everything would appear no different from usual, and there would not be the slightest scent. By the time the enemy noticed, Invisible Hand would have already penetrated deep into their body. It was practically impossible to defend against.

Unfortunately, Invisible Hand's toxicity was so weak that even against a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster, it could not kill them. It could only paralyze their entire body, and it would take at least ten minutes.

Ten minutes—let alone fighting a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster, even if he were fighting a Four-ring Soul Ancestor, Dugu Yang would have already dealt with them.

"Colorless and odorless—even this old man finds it difficult to detect. It truly deserves the name Invisible Hand."

Even though it was not the first time he had seen it, Dugu Bo still did not hold back his praise.

"Paired with the Poison Mist Technique, it'll be impossible for enemies to avoid being poisoned."

"Unfortunately, Invisible Hand is too weak. If only I could switch poisons while in Poison Mist form."

Dugu Yang smacked his lips.

"Hahaha, Xiaoyang, you're too greedy. If that were really possible, who in this world could stand against you?"

Dugu Bo laughed heartily.

His words were somewhat exaggerated, but they were not without basis.

After all, "Jade Phosphor Death," which Dugu Yang had created through Harmonization using Jade Phosphor Five Poisons and Jade Phosphor Flower Poison as its foundation, posed a fatal threat even to Titled Douluo.

If Dugu Yang could switch poisons while in Poison Mist form as he described, he could use "Invisible Hand" to approach his enemy, then change it into "Jade Phosphor Death" the instant they were poisoned. Even a Titled Douluo would not be able to escape.

Dugu Yang smiled. He also felt that he was being somewhat greedy.

However, although the "Jade Phosphor Poison Pill" could not switch poisons while in Poison Mist form, Dugu Yang could use the Harmonization soul skill to fuse "Invisible Hand" with "Jade Phosphor Death."

The resulting Mixed Poison would possess the characteristics of both poisons.

Naturally, the fusion process would not be simple. Otherwise, Dugu Yang would have succeeded long ago.

As things stood, let alone fusing "Jade Phosphor Death," even fusing Invisible Hand with a weak poison would alter its color or scent.

Fusing it with "Jade Phosphor Death" was still a distant prospect.

But at least there was hope.

Dugu Yang believed that he would definitely turn that hope into reality.

After successfully absorbing the Spirit Ring of the Jade Phosphor Snake King, Dugu Yang officially became a Four-ring Soul Ancestor, and this trip to the Star Dou Forest came to a perfect end.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Xiaoyang, Yanzi will reach Level 30 before long. Before then, I must completely finish the Dragon Blood Transforming Flood Dragon Pill, so I'll see you off here."

Dugu Bo spoke.

"Alright, Second Grandfather. Go get busy. If you don't have enough blood, come find me for more."

Dugu Yang nodded.

"Hahaha, there's enough, there's enough."

Dugu Bo smiled, then turned and left.

The moment Dugu Bo left, Dugu Yang was about to enter the academy when a familiar voice suddenly called out from behind him.

"Dugu Yang?"

Hearing the voice, Dugu Yang turned around and saw Qin Ming striding toward him from a nearby street.

When Qin Ming approached, his pupils contracted imperceptibly. He could sense that Dugu Yang's aura was far stronger than before.

"You... you broke through?"

Because he had only just broken through, Dugu Yang could not completely conceal his aura, allowing Qin Ming to notice it.

But Dugu Yang had not intended to hide it anyway. He nodded.

"Yes, Teacher Qin."