Level 87! Bibi Dong at Level 60, Dugu Bo breaks through to Level 90! A 20,000-Year-Old Earth Cave Demon Spider!

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower melted in his mouth, transforming into a surge of pure energy that rushed straight to Qian Yu's dantian.

Brilliant golden flames instantly ignited all around Qian Yu.

The phantom of his Seraphim Martial Soul flickered into view behind him, and the temperature around him suddenly soared.

A while later.

Qian Yu slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of scorching foul air, and gradually drew in the flames surrounding him.

"Level 87."

Feeling the surging Soul Power within him, Qian Yu's lips curled into a satisfied smile. He murmured softly:

"Although I only gained one level, that's to be expected.

In the original story, that fatty Ma Hongjun refined this Immortal Herb and jumped several levels, but what level was he at back then?

I'm already a high-level Soul Douluo at Level 86. The higher you go, the harder it gets—like climbing to the heavens.

A steady increase of one level is already quite good."

For Qian Yu,

even gaining just one level now

was an excellent result.

After all, his Seraphim Martial Soul still had a full eight Soul Ring slots.

At a minimum, they needed to be Soul Rings with a 100,000-year cultivation age.

After absorbing eight 100,000-year Soul Rings,

Qian Yu's Soul Power would surely soar to the level of a Super Douluo.

"After being nourished by the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, my body has become even more suited to the Seraphim."

Qian Yu looked inward and smiled with satisfaction.

In the past, Qian Yu had focused on cultivating his Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul.

His constitution had also leaned toward the darkness attribute.

Between the Dark Sacred Dragon and the Seraphim Martial Soul,

there had even been faint signs of rejection.

But after refining the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, that situation had changed somewhat.

It would allow Qian Yu to wield the Seraphim's abilities more effectively.

As for the fire attribute, it had already reached its peak.

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could do little to improve it.

Just then, a powerful wave of Soul Power erupted nearby.

Qian Yu turned to look and saw the gentle red glow around Bibi Dong gradually fade.

Bibi Dong opened her eyes, her face alight with excitement.

"Brother Yu!"

Bibi Dong sprang to her feet and hurried over to Qian Yu.

"This Lovesick Heartbreak Red is incredible!

I feel like the conflict between my Twin Martial Souls has vanished completely, and besides..."

Qian Yu smiled at her and asked gently:

"And your Soul Power has risen quite a bit, right?

What level are you now?"

Bibi Dong nodded excitedly, her voice brimming with joy.

"Four whole levels!

My Soul Power shot straight from Level 56 to Level 60!

Once I get another Soul Ring, I'll be a Soul Emperor!"

Qian Yu praised her without holding back.

"Just what you'd expect from the king of Immortal Herbs. You jumped four levels, and your aura feels steady, without the slightest trace of instability.

Dong'er, congratulations."

"The medicinal power of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red probably hasn't been fully absorbed yet.

Once you obtain your Sixth Soul Ring, that remaining power will turn directly into Soul Power."

Bibi Dong nodded obediently.

"Mm! I'll do whatever you say, Brother Yu."

As they spoke, a powerful wave of Soul Power suddenly burst out nearby.

Dugu Bo abruptly opened his eyes. Feeling the Soul Power within him, he trembled with excitement.

He hurried over to Qian Yu and dropped to his knees once more with a thump, his voice shaking.

"Master, I could never repay the grace of the medicine you bestowed upon me, even if I gave my life!"

Qian Yu turned to face him and looked at him calmly.

"Looks like you've broken through?"

"Yes!

It's all thanks to Master!"

Dugu Bo answered loudly, tears streaming down his face.

"That Jade Phosphorous Earth Dragon Saliva not only completely suppressed and purified the poison in my body,

it also pushed my Soul Power up by two levels, straight to the Level 90 bottleneck!"

Level 90!

That meant that as soon as he obtained another Soul Ring, he could become a true Titled Douluo!

It was a level he hadn't even dared to dream of reaching.

Qian Yu nodded slightly, his expression calm.

"Level 90 is nothing unexpected.

Once you obtain your Ninth Soul Ring and officially enter the Titled Douluo realm, I'll teach you how to condense a Soul Core.

Only then will you truly be reborn from the inside out."

"Thank you, Master!"

Dugu Bo bowed his head heavily, his eyes burning with fervent, unwavering submission.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong said softly,

"Brother Yu, does that mean Senior Dugu and I both need to hunt Soul Beasts for our Soul Rings now?"

Qian Yu smiled.

"Exactly.

The Sunset Forest may not compare to the Star Dou Great Forest, but it still has plenty of high-quality Soul Beasts.

We might as well take this opportunity to get Soul Rings for both of you."

Dugu Bo quickly got to his feet and said respectfully,

"Master, I've spent many years in the Sunset Forest and know the distribution of Soul Beasts here like the back of my hand.

Whatever kind of Soul Beast Her Highness the Saintess needs, I'd be honored to serve. I'll go find one right away!"

At his words, Bibi Dong looked toward Dugu Bo and said softly,

"Senior Dugu, my Martial Soul is a spider.

So I need a spider-type Soul Beast around 20,000 years old, preferably one with powerful poison or control abilities."

Dugu Bo lowered his head and pondered for a moment. A gleam immediately flashed in his eyes.

"A spider... I've got it!

Her Highness the Saintess, I just remembered.

About fifty li east of the Sunset Forest, there's a shadowy underground cave.

A 20,000-year-old Earth Cave Demon Spider has made its lair there.

That beast has both potent venom and exceptional skill at hiding itself and controlling the terrain. It would be the perfect Sixth Soul Ring for you."

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up, and she turned to Qian Yu.

"Brother Yu, an Earth Cave Demon Spider really would suit my Martial Soul."

Qian Yu gave a slight nod, then looked at Dugu Bo.

"Dong'er has a Soul Beast in mind. What about your own Ninth Soul Ring?

Do you have a target?"

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, and he quickly replied with deference,

"Reporting to Master, I do have an excellent target in mind.

Deep in the Sunset Forest, in a poisonous miasma valley, there's a clan of Medusas.

Their leader is a Medusa with a cultivation of 80,000 years!

Its petrification talent and extreme poison are a perfect match for my Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul.

But I wasn't strong enough before, so I never dared provoke it.

Now that my Soul Power has broken through, and with Master here,

I humbly ask to hunt that 80,000-year-old Medusa as my Ninth Soul Ring!"

After hearing him out, Qian Yu smiled with satisfaction.

"A 20,000-year-old Earth Cave Demon Spider and an 80,000-year-old Medusa.

Good. Both targets are well suited.

In that case, there's no time to lose. Lead the way—we'll set off now."

Dugu Bo was about to move when his gaze fell on Dugu Xin, still asleep nearby. He hesitated.

"Master, my son..."

Qian Yu followed his gaze and glanced over.

"The Aromatic Silk Beauty is protecting his heart meridians, and the poison has been completely suppressed.

There's also the poison formation you set up around this Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Ordinary Soul Beasts can't get in, so he's safe here.

By the time we return from hunting our Soul Rings, he should be awake."