A Contest with Dugu Yan

Thinking of Zhou Tao's terrifying Spirit Skill, even Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, could not help but shudder at the thought of Zhou Tao's future opponents.

He was practically a fighting machine. Whether in one-on-one combat or group battles, Zhou Tao could handle everything with ease.

Moreover, whether it was speed, attack, or control, Zhou Tao could wield them all effortlessly, with almost no weaknesses.

Even Zhou Tao's defense was absurdly powerful. His physical body and spiritual power far surpassed those of Spirit Masters his age.

It could be said that Zhou Tao was an all-round Spirit Master!

"Zhou Tao, you truly dared to think and act. You have great courage."

"I've lived for so many years, yet I have seen very few Spirit Masters like you."

"These great clans have had no one capable of competing with you in recent years."

"Spirit Hall, on the other hand, has produced several Spirit Masters as dazzling as you."

"Unfortunately, Spirit Hall and we nobles do not get along."

"I even think you should go to Spirit Hall."

"If you were in Spirit Hall, you would absolutely have a chance of becoming part of the Golden Generation."

"As for those noble Spirit Masters, they are even less comparable to you."

"If they had half your diligence and half your intelligence, they would not have ended up getting beaten senseless by one person."

Dugu Bo could not help but sigh.

The new generation surpassed the old.

Generally speaking, combat-type Spirit Masters mainly included control-system Spirit Masters, tool Martial Soul masters, and beast Martial Soul masters, usually developing toward extreme attributes.

Spirit Masters like Zhou Tao, who developed powerfully in every aspect, were exceedingly rare.

Poison Douluo even felt a little envious of Zhou Tao.

Although he was a Titled Douluo, he was indeed among the weakest in combat power within that rank.

It was only by relying on his extreme ability to spread toxins over a vast area that he made other Titled Douluos wary of him.

After all, once someone offended Poison Douluo, he might not be able to defeat a Titled Douluo, but Dugu Bo could reduce that Titled Douluo to nothing but a Titled Douluo.

As for Zhou Tao...

If all went smoothly, he would become one of the most terrifying beings among Titled Douluos in the future.

Whether in a duel or against a group, he would become someone feared by all who heard his name.

At that moment, Dugu Yan watched Zhou Tao look so impressive and pouted her little lips.

Her red lips parted as she spoke.

"Hmph, I don't believe Zhou Tao is that amazing."

"My Jade Phosphor Snake Venom is the number one poison in the world."

"Zhou Tao, let's compete. My poison can defeat your Lightning Blue Silver Grass."

Zhou Tao shrugged. "Yan Yan, I accept your challenge."

He agreed at once. He had just obtained his third Spirit Skill and had not yet had an opportunity to test its effects.

Furthermore, after cultivating for so long, he had not had much actual combat experience. A contest with Dugu Yan would allow him to enrich his fighting experience.

After all, the future Tang San and the others from Shrek would all fight countless battles in the Spirit Fighting Arena, gaining abundant combat experience.

Zhou Tao deliberately wanted to strengthen his combat experience.

"You young people are truly hot-blooded."

"Fight, then. This old man will watch over you."

Dugu Bo felt somewhat helpless. He had raised his granddaughter to be far too proud.

She clearly knew she could not win, yet she still insisted on stepping forward.

Oh, well. Young people liked to quarrel and fight; that was perfectly normal.

It would be good to let Zhou Tao teach Yan Yan a lesson.

Not long afterward.

Zhou Tao and Dugu Yan stood on a broad patch of grass.

The weather was cool, and the timing was just right.

With Dugu Bo's order, the contest between them began.

"Second Spirit Skill, Thunderbolt Lightning Release!"

With Zhou Tao's shout, his figure vanished in an instant.

Dugu Yan had only just activated Martial Soul Possession when Zhou Tao appeared behind her like lightning.

A sharp Lightning Blue Silver Spear pointed directly at her neck.

At that moment, Zhou Tao only needed to exert a little force for the Lightning Blue Silver Spear to pierce her jade-like neck.

Seeing Zhou Tao's astonishing performance, Dugu Yan's face instantly darkened.

"Tao Tao, you're cheating~"

"My Martial Soul hadn't even been released before you attacked!"

"This one doesn't count~"

Seeing that she could not win, Dugu Yan simply resorted to tears.

Zhou Tao could not bear to see girls cry, and he immediately said,

"I didn't! Don't talk nonsense. This was a fair contest."

"I only attacked after Senior gave the signal to begin."

"Your Martial Soul appeared too slowly. You can't blame me for that."

"The outcome of battle is often decided in an instant. Who would wait for you to get into position before attacking?"

"Yan Yan, you still need more experience."

Dugu Yan grew even angrier. Her jade-like hands curled into little fists as she repeatedly pounded Zhou Tao's chest.

"This one doesn't count. Let's do it again."

"Wait until I've released my Martial Soul before we start competing~"

To avoid repeating her previous mistake, Dugu Yan directly demanded a change in the rules.

Even Dugu Bo, watching from the side, was speechless.

But Yan Yan was his precious granddaughter after all.

"Zhou Tao, do it once more. Let Yan Yan give up."

Seeing this, Zhou Tao said irritably,

"Fine, then. Let's do it again."

The two assumed their stances once more and began their contest.

Dugu Yan summoned Martial Soul Possession early on.

"First Spirit Skill, Jade Phosphor Green Venom."

"Second Spirit Skill, Jade Phosphor Blue Venom."

"Third Spirit Skill, Jade Phosphor Purple Venom."

Dugu Yan released all her Spirit Skills in one breath, instantly turning the area within ten li into an ocean of poisonous mist.

However, Zhou Tao merely smiled without saying a word.

He summoned his Martial Soul, Lightning Blue Silver Grass. Driven by Soul Power, thick Blue Silver Vines rapidly spread out, instantly trapping the poison-releasing Dugu Yan amid the Blue Silver Vines.

"What kind of Spirit Skill is this?"

"Why does it counter me so completely?!"

Dugu Yan was bound into a large rice dumpling and laughed in fury.

This time, she had lost beyond all doubt again.

Even after she had prepared herself, Zhou Tao still defeated her in an instant.

Did that not make her seem utterly useless by comparison?

Dugu Yan could no longer maintain her pretty expression.

Zhou Tao smiled faintly. "This isn't a Spirit Skill. It is the Blue Silver Vine's innate ability, Binding."

Once Blue Silver Grass grew stronger, it naturally possessed the ability to bind.

If they insisted on calling it a Spirit Skill, then it could be called Binding.

"Why is your Blue Silver Grass so absurdly powerful?!"

"Zhou Tao, you have to teach me how to cultivate my Martial Soul."

Dugu Yan was completely convinced. Zhou Tao had defeated her without even using a Spirit Skill. How could she possibly compete with him?

Since she could not beat him, she would join him.

"Grandpa, look at Zhou Tao. He actually dares not agree."

When Dugu Yan saw that Zhou Tao did not respond, she brought out her grandfather again.

"Little Tao, you can teach my granddaughter from now on."

"Consider it the fourth favor I owe you. How about it?"

Dugu Bo felt as though he had been sold out, but since he had already agreed to three favors, one more did not seem like a big deal.

"Then thank you, Senior."

Zhou Tao smiled.

Poison Douluo was Douluo Continent's angel investor. As long as he promised something, he would definitely make it happen.

Zhou Tao was more than willing to obtain Poison Douluo's promise.

"Zhou Tao, although your performance in that contest with Yan Yan was astonishing, in this old man's view, there are still quite a few problems."