Bringing Dugu Bo to Ascend the God Realm? Snake Demon Valley, Medusa Swarm?! (Seeking Follow-up Reads!)

He was truly convinced.

If he had previously harbored thoughts of awe and exploitation toward Yu Nan, he was now completely and utterly won over.

This senior not only possessed heaven-defying methods but was also incredibly generous.

Following him was ten thousand times better than serving as a guest retainer for Prince Xue!

"Enough, stop with the empty flattery."

Yu Nan's voice rang out calmly, seemingly unsurprised by Dugu Bo's breakthrough:

"It's only level ninety-three, what is there to be so excited about?

Your path is still long."

"The medicinal properties of this Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid are mild and mellow, perfect for consolidating your foundation.

Your body was previously clogged with toxins and your meridians damaged; this immortal herb not only helped you increase your soul power, but more importantly, it repaired your foundation."

"Coupled with the condensation of your Soul Core, it has opened up your Ren and Du meridians.

As long as you cultivate diligently in the future, level ninety-five or even ninety-six will be a breeze.

Remember my promise to you: a guaranteed level ninety-eight or ninety-nine!

It is even possible to become a god!"

What, become a god?!

Dugu Bo's breathing grew rapid once again.

"Senior, you aren't joking, are you?"

Dugu Bo asked, unable to believe it.

"I have no need to lie to you."

Yu Nan shook his head.

"Even if you eventually hit a wall at level ninety-nine due to the limits of your talent,"

"Yan Yan, under my guidance, will definitely be able to become a god!"

"As long as Yan Yan achieves the status of a Tier 1 God, she can bring one person to the God Realm to enjoy eternal life!"

"And that person can only be you!"

It was actually possible?!

"Many thanks for your guidance, Senior!"

Dugu Bo bowed respectfully once more, the fervor in his eyes nearly overflowing.

"Alright, excitement is one thing, but there is still work to be done."

Yu Nan's voice sounded at the right moment, interrupting the grandfather and granddaughter's reverie about the future:

"Since you have finished your seclusion, don't linger here at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Although this is a treasure land, the next items are not here."

"Where are we going?" Dugu Yan asked curiously.

"To retrieve the 'private stash' I buried back in the day."

Yu Nan's voice came with a hint of playfulness:

"Follow my directions; it's in another valley near the large crater where I underwent my tribulation not far from here."

"Understood!"

Dugu Yan replied, her thoughts shifting.

BOOM!

A high-pitched dragon roar suddenly exploded.

A brilliant purple-gold light erupted from Dugu Yan's body.

From her shoulder blades, a pair of wide, green-gold dragon wings suddenly unfurled, with a wingspan exceeding five meters!

Poison Dragon Possession!

Although it was only Martial Soul Possession, the terrifying pressure originating from a True Dragon of the poison element still made the surrounding air grow viscous.

"Let's go, Grandfather!"

Dugu Yan flapped her wings, and like a bolt of purple-gold lightning, she shot into the sky.

Dugu Bo looked at his granddaughter's domineering appearance, his eyes filled with gratification.

He then transformed into a streak of green light and followed closely behind.

The two of them flew one after the other, exiting the poison formation of the Sunset Forest's core circle and speeding toward the direction Yu Nan had indicated.

They flew for about a quarter of an hour.

The terrain below became increasingly treacherous, with gray miasma permeating the surroundings, making it difficult for even sunlight to penetrate.

Finally, the two hovered above a gloomy and eerie valley.

The valley was narrow, long, and deep, resembling a jagged scar upon the earth.

The valley floor was littered with craggy, grotesque rocks where not a single blade of grass grew; only a dark red moss clung to the stones, emitting a nauseating, cloying stench.

"Wait... this place..."

Dugu Bo gazed down at the valley below, his brows knitting together as a strange look flashed in his eyes.

"Senior, are you certain the item is buried here?"

"Why, have you been here before?"

Yu Nan asked.

Dugu Bo nodded, his expression complex.

"More than just 'been here.'

This place is called Snake Demon Valley, and it is infested with a group of extremely troublesome soul beasts—Medusas."

"These soul beasts possess a petrification talent and are incredibly insidious.

Back when I was striving to break through to level ninety, I hunted a ten-thousand-year Medusa King right here.

That was how I obtained my ninth soul ring, and I was even lucky enough to have it drop a Medusa skull soul bone."

As he spoke, Dugu Bo subconsciously touched the center of his brow.

That skull soul bone had granted him Medusa's Gaze.

It was his strongest crowd-control skill, capable of turning even a Title Douluo to stone.

"I see, that is quite a coincidence."

Yu Nan chuckled, his tone relaxed.

"When I chose this place as a treasury, it was because I had my eye on the Myriad Poison Pool that had been accumulating for a thousand years deep within the valley.

It is perfect for nourishing those few poison-attribute soul bones and preventing their spiritual essence from dissipating."

"As for those Medusas...

Heh, they are nothing more than a pack of guard dogs."

"Let's go, head down."

Upon hearing this, although Dugu Bo still harbored some lingering dread toward the Medusa clan, he had no choice but to bite the bullet since Yu Nan had given the order.

The two had barely descended into the valley when—

Hiss, hiss, hiss—!

A scalp-tingling chorus of hissing erupted from the crevices of the rocks on all sides.

Immediately following, countless eyes glowing with a grayish-white light ignited within the shadows.

Creatures with the upper bodies of bewitching women and the lower bodies of serpents slithered out one by one.

Their hair consisted of writhing little snakes, all flicking their tongues at the intruders, their eyes glinting with dangerous intent.

The Medusa clan!

Although the Medusa King from years ago had been slain by Dugu Bo, it was clear that a new leader had emerged within the tribe.

A Medusa leader of exceptionally massive proportions, clutching a Petrification Scepter, slithered forward.

She locked her gaze onto Dugu Bo, clearly recognizing the god of slaughter from years past, her eyes brimming with hatred and murderous intent.

"Hmph!

Ignorant beasts!"

Dugu Bo let out a cold snort, the aura of a level ninety-three Title Douluo erupting instantly as he prepared to clear out these insolent vipers.

"Hold it, Old Poison Freak, don't go breaking my 'warehouse'."

Yu Nan's voice suddenly rang out, carrying an air of arrogance that looked down upon the world.

"To deal with reptiles of such low bloodline, why bother getting your hands dirty?"

Before the words had even faded.

Dugu Yan's pupils instantly shifted into a pure, regal gold, the emotions belonging to a human fading away.

In their place was an indifference originating from the ancient past, looking down upon all living things.

"Kneel!"

Through the mouth of Dugu Yan, Yu Nan unleashed a low, draconic roar.

BOOM—!!!

An indescribably terrifying pressure of bloodline, centered on Dugu Yan, swept outward like a tsunami!

This was not a suppression of soul power, but a pure, absolute crushing of bloodline—the dominance of a superior over an inferior!

A Poison Dragon; that was an anomaly among the dragon race, a predator standing at the very apex of the food chain!

As for Medusa, while the name might sound pleasant, in the end, it is nothing more than a mutated branch of serpentine soul beasts.

In the presence of a True Dragon, a snake will forever be nothing but a worm!

Snap!

Snap!

That was the sound of bones being crushed.