Lin Tian vs. Shrek?!

Dugu Bo stood beside the Icefire Yin-Yang Well.

He repeatedly circulated his Soul Power.

The stabbing pain from the poison's backlash was no longer present in his meridians.

Even the numb itching that appeared whenever the weather turned rainy had completely vanished.

Even the old hidden injuries that had accumulated over the years had been healed by the Life Force of the Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus.

"It really worked..."

Dugu Bo raised both hands.

Emerald Soul Power gathered in his palms.

His Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul still possessed its deadly poison.

Yet that toxicity now existed only within his Martial Soul and Soul Power, no longer continuing to erode his body.

A problem that had plagued him for decades had been resolved by Lin Tian in two hours.

Such methods had already surpassed Dugu Bo's understanding of healing-type Soul Masters.

Dugu Yan stood nearby.

As she watched her grandfather's complexion return to normal, her emerald eyes were filled with shock.

"Grandfather, does it really not hurt anymore?"

"That's right."

Dugu Bo nodded.

"All the poison has been stripped away."

"My cultivation has not been damaged, and my Martial Soul's poison has not weakened either."

He looked at Lin Tian again.

At that moment, Dugu Bo finally understood that Lin Tian had not merely been boasting before.

The life energy possessed by the Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus truly could resolve the backlash of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul.

This was not merely saving him.

It could save Dugu Yan as well.

"Lin Tian."

Dugu Bo stepped aside.

"Please treat Yan Yan as well."

Dugu Yan's expression paused slightly.

She looked at Lin Tian, and more than half the hostility on her face had faded.

Yet when she thought of what had happened on the Soul Battle Platform, her cheeks still grew warm.

"Can you really completely remove the poison from my body?"

"Your cultivation is lower than Dugu Bo's."

Lin Tian glanced at her.

"The poison accumulated in your body is also far less."

"Detoxifying you will not be difficult."

Dugu Yan pressed her red lips together.

Earlier, she had wanted to use her grandfather to teach Lin Tian a lesson.

Now, however, she had to sit before him and accept his treatment.

This change left her unsure of how to face Lin Tian for a moment.

Dugu Bo urged, "Yan Yan, come sit properly."

"The sooner the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison is removed, the better it will be for your body."

Dugu Yan nodded gently.

She came to where the spring waters met and sat cross-legged in front of Lin Tian.

Her green fitted outfit clung tightly to her body.

The belt around her waist perfectly outlined her slender figure.

Her long legs were pressed together, with a stretch of fair calf exposed above her long boots.

Lin Tian moved behind her.

"Take off your outer garment."

Dugu Yan immediately turned her head.

"Why?"

"The Life Force needs to enter your main meridians."

Lin Tian raised his right hand.

"Your outer garment will affect the treatment."

"Why didn't Grandfather have to take his off during his treatment?"

"The poison in his body had already seeped deep into his bones, so it needed to be drawn out with the roots."

Lin Tian looked at Dugu Yan.

"Your situation is different."

"I'll send the Life Force into your body through your shoulders and back."

Dugu Yan glanced at Dugu Bo beside her.

He coughed and turned around.

"Since Lin Tian has arranged it this way, he naturally has his reasons."

"Yan Yan, just cooperate with the treatment."

She raised her slender hand and unfastened the metal clasps on the outside of her green outfit.

Her outer garment slid down from her shoulders.

She still wore a black close-fitting underlayer beneath it.

Her rounded shoulders and slender arms were exposed to the air.

Her waist was wrapped in black cloth, making the lines of her body even clearer.

Dugu Yan placed her outer garment beside her legs.

"Is this enough?"

"Turn around."

Lin Tian sat down cross-legged.

She faced away from Lin Tian, her long hair draping over her shoulders.

A faint fragrance drifted over on the night breeze.

Lin Tian raised his hand and brushed her long hair to one side.

His fingers passed beside the fair nape of her neck.

Dugu Yan's body tensed slightly.

"Don't touch me carelessly."

"Then fix your own hair."

"I've already fixed it."

She gathered all her long hair in front of her chest.

Her nape and shoulders were exposed.

Lin Tian's palms settled on her shoulder blades.

The instant their skin touched, Dugu Yan instinctively straightened her waist.

Lin Tian ignored her reaction.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus rose behind him.

Azure Divine Light cascaded down.

Rich Life Force flowed through his palms and entered Dugu Yan's meridians.

She closed her eyes.

Warm power spread through her body.

The Jade Phosphor Snake Poison that had long accumulated in her meridians was quickly drawn by the Life Force.

Lin Tian took out two dark-blue medicinal leaves.

Using his Soul Power, he turned the leaves into liquid and sent it into Dugu Yan's body.

The moment the medicinal power spread, a faint green layer appeared over her skin.

"So hot..."

Dugu Yan raised a hand to her chest.

Her breathing gradually quickened.

Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down from her forehead.

The black underlayer was quickly soaked through with sweat, clinging tightly to her body.

Her slender waist rose and fell gently with her breathing.

The lines of her shoulders and back also showed through the drenched cloth.

"Don't move around."

Lin Tian increased the Life Force.

"The poison in your body is gathering outward."

Dugu Yan bit her red lip.

"But my body is getting hotter and hotter."

"This is the medicinal power neutralizing the poison."

"Endure it for a while."

Azure light spread along her back.

More sweat seeped from the surface of her skin.

Droplets slid down her long neck and disappeared into her close-fitting underlayer.

The sweat-soaked black cloth clung to her full figure.

Dugu Yan lowered her head to glance at herself, and her cheeks swiftly turned red.

"Lin Tian."

"You're not allowed to look."

"You're facing away from me."

"Even so, you're not allowed."

Lin Tian did not answer.

His attention remained fixed on the poison.

Several strands of emerald aura emerged from Dugu Yan's shoulders.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus swayed gently.

Azure Divine Light wrapped around the poison, gradually compressing it into tiny poison beads.

The stabbing pain in Dugu Yan's body was rapidly weakening.

Ever since her Martial Soul awakened, the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison had continuously eroded her meridians.

The higher her cultivation became, the more poison accumulated.

After every session of cultivation, needle-like pain would appear in her chest and limbs.

She had never told anyone.

Dugu Bo was already enduring an even more severe backlash.

She did not want to make her grandfather worry further.

But now, the pain that had tormented her for years was disappearing.

Lin Tian raised one hand.

His fingertips landed on the back of her neck.

The last trace of poison hidden within the meridians of her neck was slowly forced out by the Life Force.

Dugu Yan leaned backward.

Her soft back pressed against Lin Tian's chest.

Lin Tian raised a hand to support her waist.

"Sit steady."

She opened her eyes.

Bracing her slender hands against Lin Tian's arm, she sat upright again.

"I just didn't have any strength."

"I know."

"Take your hand away first."

Lin Tian released her waist.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus released azure light once more.

The final strand of emerald poison left Dugu Yan's body.

Lin Tian closed his fingers.

All the poison turned to nothing beneath the azure light.

"It's done."

He withdrew his hands.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus returned to his body.

Dugu Yan remained seated where she was.

She slowly circulated her Soul Power.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul appeared behind her.

Four Soul Rings circled her body.

Her meridians flowed without obstruction.

When Soul Power passed through her chest and limbs, there was no longer any stabbing pain.

Her body felt incredibly relaxed.

It was like removing a heavy set of shackles she had worn for years.

"It really doesn't hurt anymore..."

Dugu Yan raised her hand.

Jade-green Soul Power flowed around her fingertips.

She circulated her Soul Power again and again, yet never felt the poison backlash.

Tears gradually rolled from her eyes.

Dugu Yan raised a hand to wipe them away.

But fresh tears soon fell again.

"Grandfather."

"When I cultivate from now on, it won't hurt anymore."

Dugu Bo came to her side.

He raised a hand and placed it on his granddaughter's shoulder.

"It won't."

"Lin Tian has already cleared all the poison from your body."

Dugu Yan turned to look at Lin Tian.

The shyness from her treatment had already been replaced by gratitude.

Without Lin Tian, she would sooner or later have followed her grandfather's old path.

Once the poison seeped deep into her bones, every outbreak would bring immense agony.

If it grew worse, she might even lose her life.

Lin Tian had not merely treated her.

He had changed her future fate.

She picked up her outer robe but did not put it on immediately.

Sweat still clung to her shoulders and arms.

The black inner layer clung to her fiery figure.

Her slender legs extended beneath her green shorts, looking especially pale under the glow of the Icefire Yin-Yang Well.

Dugu Yan walked over to Lin Tian.

"What happened before was my fault."

"I shouldn't have had Grandfather go trouble you."

Lin Tian looked at her.

"So you know you were wrong now?"

"I do."

She lowered her head of her own accord.

"Thank you for detoxifying Grandfather and me."

"If you ever need me to do anything, just tell me directly."

Lin Tian's gaze fell on the outer robe in her hands.

"Put your clothes on first."

Dugu Yan lowered her head and glanced at herself.

Not only did she fail to step back immediately, she instead moved half a step closer.

The distance between them quickly shrank.

The heat around her body had yet to fade.

A medicinal fragrance drifted onto Lin Tian's chest.

"You already saw everything during the treatment."

"And now you're telling me to get dressed?"

"I'm not interested in taking advantage of you."

Dugu Yan raised her eyes to look at him.

"Then why did you hold my waist earlier?"

"You were about to fall."

"So that was why."

She wiped the sweat from her cheek.

"I thought the captain of Spirit Hall Academy was very interested in my legs."

Lin Tian glanced at her long, fair legs.

"Nice legs."

Dugu Yan's cheeks reddened again.

She immediately draped the green outer robe over herself.

Testing him with her words was one thing.

But upon actually hearing Lin Tian's appraisal, she did not know how to respond.

Dugu Bo watched the scene unfold.

He did not stop them.

Lin Tian's talent and strength were already enough to make any Soul Master look up to him.

What was more, Lin Tian had saved the lives of both grandfather and granddaughter.

Dugu Bo walked over to Lin Tian.

He did not hesitate any longer.

Both knees hit the ground.

His knees pressed into the soil beside the Icefire Yin-Yang Well.

"Dugu Bo accepts defeat."

"From this day onward, I am willing to serve Lin Tian as my master."

"Whatever you ask me to do in the future, I will obey."

Dugu Yan looked at her grandfather kneeling on the ground.

She did not stop him.

When Lin Tian had first demanded submission, she had thought he was far too arrogant.

Now, she understood that Lin Tian possessed the qualifications to make Dugu Bo submit.

He had cured the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison.

He possessed four Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings.

Twin Divine Martial Souls.

And behind him stood Qian Daoliu and the Worship Hall.

Such a person would inevitably stand at the pinnacle of the continent in the future.

Dugu Yan came to Dugu Bo's side.

She too knelt on one knee.

Her long, beautiful legs bent as her green skirt fell over her fair thighs.

"I'll join Grandfather."

"From now on, I'll listen to you too."

Lin Tian looked at the two before him.

"Get up."

Dugu Bo immediately rose to his feet.

"Master, the Icefire Yin-Yang Well shall be at your disposal from now on."

"All the medicinal herbs in this valley shall also be for you to handle."

"Call me Lin Tian."

Lin Tian turned to look over the surrounding herb fields.

"When there are no outsiders, there's no need for so many formalities."

Dugu Bo nodded.

"Yes."

After getting up, Dugu Yan came to Lin Tian's side.

She pulled the still-unfastened outer robe together at the front.

A stretch of fair skin remained exposed across her chest.

"Lin Tian."

"I can't reach the clasps on the back of my clothes."

"Help me."

Lin Tian looked behind her.

Two metal clasps on her green outer robe had indeed not been fastened.

He raised a hand and closed them.

The back of his fingers inadvertently brushed her shoulder and back.

Dugu Yan did not avoid him.

She turned around, a hint of a smile appearing in her eyes.

"You said just now that you weren't interested in me."

"It's only fastening your clothes."

"Then I'll come find you again next time."

Dugu Bo turned away and began gathering the medicinal herbs scattered across the ground after the treatment.

He did not join their conversation.

Lin Tian stayed at the Icefire Yin-Yang Well for one night.

Early the next morning, he returned to Heaven Dou City with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament continued.

After the first round of team battles, the various regions began their solo king-of-the-hill matches.

Each academy sent a contestant onto the stage.

The victor remained on the Soul Battle Platform until they voluntarily withdrew or were defeated.

Shrek Academy displayed formidable strength during this stage.

Relying on his White Tiger Martial Soul, Dai Mubai defeated several assault-type Soul Masters in succession.

The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave swept across the Soul Battle Platform.

Ordinary Soul Elders could not even break through his protective Soul Power.

Zhu Zhuqing's speed also drew tremendous attention.

After fusing with the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul, she could close in on her opponents in a short time.

Many participating students were struck in their vital points before they could even react.

Xiao Wu claimed victory after victory with her soft techniques.

Her close-combat fighting style was extremely unusual.

Once she entangled someone, it was difficult for them to widen the distance again.

Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix also shone brilliantly in the arena.

Scorching phoenix flames covered more than half of the Soul Battle Platform.

Soul Masters of the same rank simply could not withstand them head-on.

Oscar did not take part in direct king-of-the-hill matches.

But the Recovery Sausages he made kept the Shrek team in peak condition.

When Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in the support matches, it likewise sparked waves of cheers.

Strength and speed boosts fell upon her teammates, practically raising Shrek's combat power by an entire level.

Tang San became Shrek's most watched member.

His Blue Silver Grass could control the entire Soul Battle Platform.

After his fourth Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring appeared, discussion in the stands continued for a long time.

He entered several matches in a row.

Not a single opponent could break through the Blue Silver Prison.

"Shrek won again!"

"They haven't lost a single match so far."

"Why did this academy have no reputation before?"

"Tang San's fourth Soul Ring actually reached the ten-thousand-year level."

"Dai Mubai is powerful too. His White Tiger Martial Soul has already defeated six Soul Masters."

Shrek Academy's reputation spread rapidly.

The spectators who had mocked their academy uniforms before gradually began cheering for them.

Many people had already come to see Shrek as the biggest dark horse of this tournament.

Flender sat in the academy's viewing area.

He listened to the cheers around him, the smile never leaving his face.

"Master, your training really worked."

"The little monsters have begun to show their true strength."