Douluo Traversal, I Pull Out a Dou Technique and You Don't Explode? Part 30

Liu Bai had completely abandoned long-range exchanges. He pushed Red Scale Leap - Surge to the very limit he could endure, his blood and vitality surging as faint crimson patterns emerged beneath his skin, bringing an explosive, all-around improvement to his physical abilities!

His speed, strength, reactions, and resilience far surpassed those of an ordinary Da Dou Shi Peak expert. He was even comparable to some fighters who had just entered the Dou Ling realm!

His figure was like Gui Mei's, constantly circling Qin Zhan and launching assaults. His fists, palms, elbows, knees—every part of his body became a razor-sharp weapon, wrapped in blazing Blue-Gold Flame as they struck at Qin Zhan's vital points from every tricky angle!

"Good!"

Qin Zhan let out a low roar, the fighting spirit in his eyes rising higher.

He had always been a hardened battlefield general. Close-quarters combat was his specialty!

The two figures moved at high speed across the arena, leaving behind afterimages.

Sparks and blasts of force from the collisions between Flame and Dou Qi constantly left fresh craters and scorch marks across the hard arena floor.

However, the gap still existed, and it was clear to see.

Although Liu Bai's attacks were fierce and swift, and his flames unbearably hot, every clash with Qin Zhan's fists and palms left his arms numb from that overwhelming, immense Dou Qi, his blood and vitality churning.

Not only did Qin Zhan possess far more Dou Qi than him, but the purity of his Dou Qi and his control over power were also far beyond what Liu Bai, a Da Dou Shi Peak expert, could compare to.

It was an almost instinctive combat awareness and use of strength, forged through countless life-and-death battles and endless tempering.

If not for his profound movement technique and the many special applications of his flames, he would likely have been struck and defeated long ago.

This was the gulf between major realms!

A Dou Ling Peak expert, whether in the quality and quantity of Dou Qi, control over strength, or physical tempering, far surpassed a Da Dou Shi!

With the explosive power of Red Scale Leap and his many methods, Liu Bai could temporarily narrow the gap and even unleash astonishing bursts of strength. But in prolonged, high-intensity close combat, the disparity in raw power still made him feel increasing pressure.

After attacking for so long without success, his own consumption instead increased sharply.

Liu Bai could feel the burden brought by Red Scale Leap growing heavier. His body was beginning to ache faintly, while his Soul Power and Dou Qi were also being consumed at a considerable rate.

Little Yao Yue

Qin Zhan also keenly noticed the subtle change in Liu Bai's aura.

He admired Liu Bai's resilience and talent for battle, but he also knew that this could not continue.

After exchanging another punch, the two retreated separately.

Above and below the arena, silence fell once more. Everyone had seen the result.

Liu Bai took several deep breaths, suppressing his churning blood and vitality. He dispersed the flames around him and withdrew from the Red Scale Leap state before clasping his hands toward Qin Zhan and saying sincerely,

"Commander Qin, your strength is formidable. Liu Bai willingly admits defeat. Thank you for your guidance!"

He accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.

He had practically used every trump card he possessed in this battle, yet he was still no match. If Qin Zhan's strength were placed in the Douluo World, he would at least be at the Soul Saint Peak level!

Qin Zhan burst into hearty laughter, stepped forward, and gave Liu Bai's shoulder a hard pat. "Your Highness, that is not true! With only Da Dou Shi cultivation, you forced this old man to use nearly eighty percent of his strength. You are truly an unparalleled genius! Even ordinary Dou Ling experts would likely be no match for Your Highness!"

Liu Bai smiled and shook his head.

"Once I break through to Dou Ling, I will spar with Commander Qin again."

"Hahahahaha, good! I will wait for Your Highness to return!"

When Elder Jia and the others above saw that the battle was over, they also came down one after another.

"Hahahahaha, little Brother Liu, the speed of your improvement truly puts people to shame. In a few more years, I fear there will be very few people in the Jia Ma Empire who can match you."

Jia Xingtian called out from afar.

Liu Bai turned and clasped his hands.

"Elder Jia, and Sister Yao Ye, Xiao Yue."

"Xiao Bai, your strength has improved far too quickly! In four years, you went from a One-Star Dou Zhe to Da Dou Shi Peak. Before long, you might even break through to Dou Ling. Did you secretly take pills or something? How could you improve so quickly?"

Yao Yue ran over and fiercely smacked Liu Bai's arm twice.

Looking at the little girl below him, Liu Bai spoke helplessly.

"Xiao Yue, can't you stop adding that suffix after Bai?"

Yao Yue made a face.

"No! I'm going to call you Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai."

Liu Bai could only smile.

"Fine. Call me whatever you like."

Yao Yue was two years younger than him and only ten this year, yet she was only tall enough to reach his waist.

People in the Douluo World grew far too quickly. Combined with Liu Bai's naturally tall frame, he had shot up to one hundred eighty centimeters at the age of twelve.

He was even taller than Yao Ye.

Yao Ye could not imagine that he was actually only a twelve-year-old boy.

Of course, publicly, Liu Bai was sixteen years old. After all, a twelve-year-old at Da Dou Shi Peak was simply too outrageous.

It would cause all kinds of unnecessary trouble, so the Jia Ma Imperial Family concealed Liu Bai's age. No one would go out of their way to test his bone age anyway.

The only people who truly knew his age were Jia Xingtian and Yao Ye.

Looking at Liu Bai's current strength, Jia Xingtian felt immensely gratified. His decision four years ago had truly been correct. He had underestimated Liu Bai's talent.

Had anyone ever seen a twelve-year-old Da Dou Shi Peak expert?

No, perhaps he would soon break through to Dou Ling.

Jia Xingtian did not think the Dou Ling bottleneck could stop Liu Bai for long.

After all, aside from medicinal baths, Liu Bai had hardly taken any pills over the years. He was even studying alchemy.

If he had relied on pills, he would probably already be a Dou Ling!

A twelve-year-old Dou Ling—terrifying!

Just a year ago, that eleven-year-old Dou Zhe from the Xiao Clan who had once shocked the entire Jia Ma Empire was truly nothing in front of Liu Bai's talent.

Xiao Yan had become a Dou Zhe at eleven, then had Three-Section Dou Qi at twelve. What about Liu Bai? At twelve, he was already at Da Dou Shi Peak.

The gap between them was like a heavenly chasm.

Jia Xingtian had little interest in Xiao Yan as well, not to mention that he had now become crippled.

"Hahahahaha, little Brother Liu, look at how adorable our Xiao Yue'er is. How about I make the decision and betroth her to you directly?"

Here it came again.

Liu Bai was helpless.

"Elder Jia, Xiao Yue'er is still young. Can we not discuss this topic for now?"

Over the past few years, Jia Xingtian would occasionally suggest marrying either Yao Ye or Yao Yue to him, giving him a massive headache.

It was not that he disliked either of them, but he was only twelve!

He might look tall, but he had only just gained his abilities, all right?

Yao Ye also smiled and shook her head.

She stepped forward and used a handkerchief to wipe away the fine dust on Liu Bai's face!

"Wipe up. Your face is all dirty."

Liu Bai took the handkerchief.

"Thank you, Sister Yao Ye."

Yao Yue rolled her eyes.

"Hmph, Xiao Bai, you just like older girls. You're much gentler when you talk to my sister than when you talk to me."

Liu Bai reached out and vigorously ruffled her hair several times.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't mess up my hair! I hate you! ò?ó"

After Yao Yue slapped away Liu Bai's mischievous hand, Liu Bai stretched lazily.

"Ah, I'm tired. I'm going back to rest."

Yao Yue grabbed his hand.

"No! Xiao Bai, you promised to go shopping in the Imperial Capital with me today. If you dare lie to me, I'll bite you to death!"

As she spoke, she made as if to take a bite out of Liu Bai's arm.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't, don't. Fine, let's go. I'm really afraid of you, little miss."

"Hmph."

Only then did Yao Yue let go, immediately trying to drag Liu Bai out with her.

Liu Bai hurriedly spoke.

"Wait until I change clothes before we go. If I go out dressed like this, people will mistake me for a beggar."

Liu Bai hurried off at lightning speed to change into another outfit, returning to the refined young nobleman he had been before.

Only then did Yao Yue drag him into the Imperial Capital.

The two wandered through the bustling streets. Yao Yue usually spent most of her time in the Imperial Palace, cultivating, studying royal etiquette, and learning all sorts of things, including alchemy. She rarely had the chance to come out and wander around.

Only after Liu Bai arrived had she been able to drag him out regularly.

"Wow, Xiao Bai, this big bear is so cute! Wrap it up, wrap it up!"

"Yes, yes, Young Miss."

Whatever Yao Yue took a liking to, Liu Bai would step forward to pay for it and carry it away. Although he was the one paying, strictly speaking, it was still Yao Yue's own money.

After all, all his money came from the Jia Ma Imperial Family. Though he had become an Alchemist, he only refined pills for himself and had never taken them out to sell.

Or rather, whenever he refined something, he simply handed it directly to Jia Xingtian.

So he was not particularly wealthy.

Of course, he was not short of money at all.

They shopped for a full two hours. Yao Yue was still full of energy, but Liu Bai felt as though he was about to fall apart. He would rather fight Qin Zhan again than keep shopping.