Douluo: Breathing Makes Me Stronger, Tang San Was Terrified!

Under Lu Chen's guidance, Dugu Bo flew near Notting City and landed on a mountain not far from Holy Soul Village.

Dugu Bo asked curiously,

"Lan Chen, is there something unusual nearby? Was it really worth making a special stop?"

Lu Chen did not answer. He closed his eyes and released the Blue Silver Domain, spreading it toward Holy Soul Village.

In that instant, every blade of Blue Silver Grass within the Blue Silver Domain became his eyes and ears.

Through the perspective of that Blue Silver Grass, Lu Chen saw his parents and Old Jack, the village chief of Holy Soul Village.

His parents and Old Jack were all safe and sound.

Lu Chen was relieved.

In truth, Lu Chen dearly wanted to go back and take a look, but reason told him that returning now could very well get him killed.

At present, he did not yet have the strength to confront Tang Hao head-on, and his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul had evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul.

If Tang Hao discovered that, he would one hundred percent come to kill him and silence him.

Although Dugu Bo would certainly protect him, whether Dugu Bo could stand against Tang Hao was still a question.

On Douluo Continent, anyone with the surname Tang could not be judged by common sense.

Take Tang San first. In the future, he would hold the twin God Positions of the Sea God and the Asura God, become a God King of the God Realm, and even turn Douluo Continent into his own backyard.

Then there was Tang San's father, Tang Hao. At merely forty-four years old, he had become a Titled Douluo and was hailed as the youngest Titled Douluo on Douluo Continent.

Tang Hao's life experience could also be called bizarre. He had passed through the Capital of Slaughter and Sea God Island, earned the title of divine craftsman at the Blacksmith Association, and played out a love triangle with Tang Xiao and Ah Yin.

He was obviously terribly irresponsible, yet his cultivation speed still surpassed the entire continent. It was no exaggeration to say that before Tang San, he was Douluo Continent's favored son of destiny.

Therefore, although Lu Chen deeply hated Tang Hao, he did not dare underestimate him.

He wanted to kill Tang Hao and make him suffer the cruelest torment in the world, but everything would have to wait until he possessed sufficient strength.

Moreover, before Tang San and Tang Hao, Douluo Continent had another Tang—Tang Chen—who was also an incredibly formidable figure.

Douluo Continent had three Ultimate Douluos: Angel Douluo Qian Daoliu, Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, and Clear Sky Douluo Tang Chen.

Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi were both servants of gods. Only after receiving benefits from Deities had they cultivated to the rank of Ultimate Douluo.

But Tang Chen had cultivated to Ultimate Douluo with nothing more than a Clear Sky Hammer.

Therefore, if Lu Chen wanted revenge, he had to make long-term plans.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Trio

He did not dare return to Holy Soul Village and only looked at it from afar. Once he confirmed that his parents and Old Jack were all safe and sound, Lu Chen left once more with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were actually very curious about what place that had been, for Lu Chen to make a special trip there.

But since Lu Chen himself did not wish to speak of it, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan did not ask further.

The three of them then headed north, returning along the same route.

When they had come here, they had been cautious every step of the way, afraid that exposing their tracks would draw pursuit from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Now that they were returning, they did not act excessively conspicuously, but neither were they as cautious as before, because they now had confidence.

While traveling, Dugu Bo still carried Lu Chen and Dugu Yan through the sky. But whenever it was time to eat or sleep, as long as there was a city nearby, they would not camp in the wilderness.

After two days, they arrived north of Jialing Pass, not too far from Sunset Forest.

However, at that very moment, just as expected, the unexpected happened!

In the clear, cloudless sky, a spatial rift suddenly tore open. Then, the rift widened further and further, gradually opening into a Gate of Space.

The next instant, three figures emerged from the Gate of Space in succession.

Two of them were Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, whom Lu Chen had seen before.

The remaining man had a cold expression and sharp eyes. His white hair fell behind his back, and though his face looked rather aged, one could vaguely see how handsome he had been in his youth. He stood tall and straight like an unsheathed sword.

There was no need for an introduction. Lu Chen could already guess who he was.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin!

Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Chen Xin—the trio of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—had come together and blocked their only path.

They had come with ill intent!

When Dugu Bo saw the three of them, his heart initially tightened. It would be a lie to say he felt no pressure.

But when he thought of Lu Chen's terrifying support abilities, Dugu Bo gradually calmed down.

There was even a hint of eagerness on his face.

The former Dugu Bo possessed only level 91 Soul Power. Among Titled Douluos, he had always been called the weakest Titled Douluo.

His fierce reputation mainly spread among lower-level Spirit Masters.

Those high-level Spirit Masters all dared speak loudly to Dugu Bo. That was naked contempt for him.

And he could not even refute it!

A single Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan from Spirit Hall could beat Dugu Bo into fleeing in disgrace. If Prince Xue Xing had not arrived with an army to assist him, Dugu Bo would certainly have faced grave danger.

That had already happened. Now, consider what had not yet happened.

In the original story, Prince Xue Xing invited Dugu Bo to drive the people of Shrek Academy out of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The Three Education Committee Members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy—Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin—were merely three Soul Douluos, yet they still dared challenge Dugu Bo.

Unable to suppress even three Soul Douluos, Dugu Bo's true strength indeed ranked among the lowest tier of Titled Douluos.

As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sword and Bone Douluos, Sword Douluo possessed level 96 Soul Power and was known as the sect's sharpest spear, while Bone Douluo possessed level 95 Soul Power and was known as the sect's sturdiest shield.

Their greatest achievement would come during the future Soul Hunting Operation. Facing the combined assault of four Titled Douluos from Spirit Hall, they not only drove their enemies back but also heavily injured three of them.

With that level of raw strength, they ranked among the very best on all Douluo Continent.

If the two joined forces with Ning Fengzhi's support, the old Dugu Bo probably would not even have had a chance to escape alive.

However!

The past was the past!

The present was the present!

Dugu Bo was no longer the man he had been. He looked down at Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong with high spirits, then knowingly asked,

"Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, why have the three of you blocked our path?"

Seeing Dugu Bo's arrogant manner, Gu Rong instinctively wanted to mock him.

However, Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, making Gu Rong swallow the ridicule that had nearly left his mouth.

Ning Fengzhi appeared gentle and refined. Though his heart was already filled with killing intent, he still wore a faint smile.

"His Excellency Green Phosphorus, the purpose of our visit has nothing to do with you or your granddaughter. We merely wish to invite Mr. Lan Chen to visit our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so that we may properly exchange insights on support Spirit Masters."

"If our discussion proves pleasant, I also intend to invite Mr. Lan Chen to take up permanent residence within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

At that point, Ning Fengzhi looked toward Lu Chen, who had once again changed his appearance. He frowned slightly, then turned to Gu Rong and asked,

"Uncle Bone, this man's face looks unfamiliar. Is he truly Lan Chen?"

Gu Rong's deeply sunken eyes stared fixedly at Lu Chen's new face. After carefully identifying him, he finally nodded and said with absolute certainty,

"That's right. It's him. Although his appearance has changed, his aura is still more or less the same!"

Only then did Ning Fengzhi relax. He had personally brought Gu Rong and Chen Xin to intercept someone. If he captured an impostor and brought him back, he would become a laughingstock.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Dugu Bo once more. Although his tone remained gentle, it carried an unmistakable forcefulness.

"I ask that His Excellency Green Phosphorus make this convenient. In the future, whether you or your granddaughter need anything from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, our sect will certainly spare no effort!"

Though they had not yet torn away all pretense, Ning Fengzhi's hostility toward Lu Chen was already obvious.

Dugu Bo did not hesitate at all. He rejected Ning Fengzhi's proposal in a firm voice.

"Ning Fengzhi, let us not beat around the bush. My worthy brother Lan Chen will absolutely not accompany you to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If you leave now, I will pretend I never saw you today."

"If you remain stubborn and insist on harming my worthy brother Lan Chen, then you must first get past me."

"As it happens, my strength has improved considerably lately. I'll use the Sword and Bone Douluos of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for some practice."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes immediately darkened. He cursed inwardly, What an ungrateful fool.

Then all expression vanished from his face as he said calmly,

"What a pity. It seems we can only forcibly invite Mr. Lan Chen to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Uncle Sword, I know you have never liked handling such matters, so you will be responsible for holding back His Excellency Green Phosphorus. As for Mr. Lan Chen, Uncle Bone will bring him back to the sect."

Chen Xin nodded slightly. He knew about certain matters within the sect, but as long as they benefited the sect, although he would not do them himself, he would not stop them either.

Just like this time. Ning Fengzhi had brought him and Gu Rong out to intercept someone. Though he felt somewhat resistant, he had not directly refused.

As for holding back Dugu Bo, that was simply a trivial matter.

Gu Rong also nodded with a sinister grin. Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had always been the one responsible for dirty work.

The talented Spirit Masters he had killed numbered at least eighty, if not a hundred. In his eyes, Lan Chen was undoubtedly doomed this time.

The only question was whether he should conveniently kill Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan as well, lest they leave behind future trouble.

Facing the aggressive trio from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Lu Chen marked down this grudge, intending to repay it in the future.

But for now, he spoke very calmly.

"Brother Dugu, let's descend into the forest. That is the battlefield best suited for us."

Dugu Bo responded, then immediately flew into the forest.

The trio from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect followed closely behind them, flying toward the forest as well.

The Mighty Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin

Whoosh!

With a piercing sound through the air, Dugu Bo carried Lu Chen and Dugu Yan into the forest below.

At that instant, Lu Chen activated the Blue Silver Domain. An invisible wave rapidly spread outward from him in every direction.

Within just a few breaths, it covered a radius of more than ten kilometers. Vegetation flourished throughout this forest, and naturally, Blue Silver Grass was plentiful.

For a plant with such tenacious vitality as Blue Silver Grass, it could take root when it encountered soil, sprout when it encountered water, and grow when it encountered sunlight. Across the continent, aside from deserts and barren wastelands, it could truly be called omnipresent.

Lu Chen thought,

All-Encompassing Forest!

In an instant, every blade of Blue Silver Grass covered by the Blue Silver Domain was forcibly assimilated into Blue Silver Emperors by the domain.

One crystalline Blue Silver Emperor after another, marked with golden patterns, erupted from all corners of the forest.

Countless Blue Silver Branches twisted and coiled like serpents and pythons, baring their fangs and claws as they gathered strength, ready to pounce on their enemies at any moment.

An ordinary forest was transformed in the blink of an eye, under the power of the Blue Silver Domain, into a Blue Silver Forest filled with danger at every turn.

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong chased after Dugu Bo, Lu Chen, and Dugu Yan into the forest.

In an instant, all three of their expressions changed.

They felt as though the entire forest had become their enemy, as though the entire forest was pressing down upon them.

Their bodies became exceptionally heavy, and even the Soul Power racing through their meridians slowed to a crawl.

Around forty percent of their strength had been suppressed.

The basic enhancement and suppression effect of the Blue Silver Domain's All-Encompassing Forest was twenty percent, but with the empowerment of every blade of Blue Silver Grass in the forest, its actual enhancement and suppression effect reached forty percent.

Ning Fengzhi's face was full of disbelief. Then, with killing intent blazing in his eyes, he gritted his teeth and said,

"This is... the power of a domain? A domain alone has such a powerful suppressive effect. If Lan Chen does not die, I will never be at peace!"

"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, can you break this domain?"

A domain!

Normally speaking, this was a special ability that a Spirit Master might awaken only after absorbing the Ninth Spirit Ring and becoming a Titled Douluo!