Sword Testing Under the Moon, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo

Within a valley encircled by green poison in the Sunset Forest.

A gaunt, green-haired old man frowned deeply. He was tall and thin, with sickly green eyes resembling a serpent's vertical pupils.

This man was none other than Poison Douluo—Dugu Bo.

"What a strange matter. Why would someone beyond the level of a Super Douluo appear at the entrance to the Sunset Forest?"

Dugu Bo furrowed his brows, thinking rapidly.

Jingliu's sword aura had been immensely formidable, and such power belonged exclusively to experts at the Titled Douluo level.

Looking across the entire continent, Dugu Bo racked his brains and could think of only one person who fit the current situation.

The Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Clan—Chen Xin.

"No... that old fellow Chen Xin's sword isn't this cold, nor is he as powerful as the person fighting."

"For the safety of this old man's herb garden, I must go take a look."

Looking at the poisonous herbs and spirit grasses within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he knew that the abundant energy here could suppress his toxins.

Dugu Bo understood one thing very well: for such a powerful expert to suddenly visit the Sunset Forest, they certainly had not come here with nothing better to do.

They could not possibly have come to drink tea and play chess with him.

No matter why the other party had come, he, Dugu Bo, was no pushover. The prestige of Poison Douluo could not be questioned.

Having made up his mind, Dugu Bo tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and shot into the air as a green afterimage.

His target was the entrance to the Sunset Forest.

At this moment...

The sword battle between Xu Yuan and Jingliu had already reached its most intense stage.

Jingliu discovered that Xu Yuan was like an unpolished sword blank, greedily absorbing combat experience and growing at a rapid pace.

Thus, she gradually began to use a bit of her real strength.

After the dark clouds dispersed, the night sky was clear, with a bright moon and sparse stars.

A full moon hung high in the heavens, and silvery moonlight poured down, like mercury blanketing the earth.

"Little brother, do you want to try taking this sword strike of mine?"

Battle intent surged in Jingliu's eyes as she leaped into the air.

Buzz!

Surging lunar power burst forth from Jingliu's body. With her as its center, ice transformed into a field of thorns that spread madly in every direction.

In the blink of an eye, it had expanded beyond a thousand meters.

From above, a gigantic lotus of ice radiating chilling cold quietly bloomed beneath the night sky.

Wherever the frost reached, everything froze.

Within several thousand meters, the area instantly became a hellish landscape filled with enormous frost thorns.

Testing swords beneath the moon, seeking life through death.

Xu Yuan's expression turned solemn. Gripping Dawnmaker, he raised his vigilance to the utmost.

This was bad. Was she about to serve him breakfast and dinner?

Pah, this was Jingliu's ultimate technique—Illumination of Myriad Rivers!!

Facing this attack, which could be considered a watered-down ultimate move, Xu Yuan knew he could not take it head-on at all.

If he had awakened his second martial soul—the Worldbearing Flame—and could transform into Blazing Sun Savior Form, then perhaps he could.

Because the sun was about to suffer harm!!!

Therefore, Xu Yuan activated the ability of Blessing of Abundance.

"Sun and Moon Illuminated by Treasured Light."

Xu Yuan extended his left hand, his entire bearing becoming solemn and divine.

At that moment, a dazzling treasure-lit moon rose behind Xu Yuan, shining upon Jingliu's delicate body.

The next second...

The blood-red color completely faded from Jingliu's eyes, while the negative emotions constantly churning within her heart were forcibly calmed.

In an instant, Xu Yuan saved Jingliu from the state of being Mara-Struck and turning into a monstrous abomination once more.

Seeing this, Jingliu's beautiful red eyes narrowed slightly as she stared fixedly at the sword-wielding youth below and said:

"Little brother, you always bring me unexpected surprises."

"Is this an ability you obtained from the Plague Lord of Immortality?"

Jingliu descended from the sky and parted her lips to ask.

"Yes, big sister."

Xu Yuan answered cleanly and directly, admitting it.

The Medicine King's merciful embrace, the Ambrosial Arbor's flourishing growth, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus as one, Ascend to Paradise Together.

Praise the god of life!

The people of the Xianzhou were quite tolerant toward belief in Abundance. He was not some Abundance abomination, so what was there to fear?

Yet that was merely an outward ease. The negative emotions in Jingliu's heart had not vanished; they had only been calmed.

Once the string of "reason" snapped, she would fall into the Mara-Struck state again.

It treated the symptoms but not the root cause. Xu Yuan could only ease it.

Fortunately, perhaps because of their contract, or perhaps because Jingliu was currently on Douluo Continent.

Equilibrium could not reach her, and her heart gradually calmed as well.

"Big sister, you have a unique charm when you wear that black silk blindfold. You look even better after taking it off."

Xu Yuan threw himself into the game, claiming half a move over heaven.

He attempted to distract Jingliu with his words.

As long as they still had emotions, no woman disliked hearing someone praise her beauty.

Jingliu sighed. "All I can still hold onto is the Tanhua Sword in my hand and all the regrets of the past."

"Little brother, you..."

"Hm? You sneaking, skulking rat hiding over there—will you come out on your own, or shall I invite you out with my sword?"

Jingliu keenly sensed the gaze of a stranger, and the Tanhua Sword in her hand was already raised.

Killing intent billowed as her terrifying aura firmly locked onto the area behind the distant bushes...

A gaunt green figure.

Seeing that he had been discovered, the robed Dugu Bo hurriedly stepped out, cupped his hands, and said:

"I am Poison Douluo—Dugu Bo. May I ask what your title is, Your Excellency...?"

At this moment, Dugu Bo was secretly groaning inwardly.

Dugu Bo had originally thought she was merely a level-96 Super Douluo, but he had not expected...

The reality would be far beyond his expectations.

Jingliu's aura was like the descent of an icy abyss. Dugu Bo had only ever felt such a presence from that great figure in Spirit Hall.

A level-91 control-type Titled Douluo—Dugu Bo was as helpless as a tiny southern potato in front of her.

"Title?"

Jingliu paused slightly and looked toward Xu Yuan with her red eyes.

"Big sister, Titled Douluo above level 90 give themselves an honorific title to display their strength."

Xu Yuan spoke softly, explaining it to Jingliu.

"I see. They are merely insignificant names outside oneself. As for my title—"

"Tanhua."

Jingliu stood before Xu Yuan, her tone cold and clear.

"So it is Tanhua Douluo, Your Excellency. May I ask whether you have come here to help that young man hunt spirit beasts?"

Dugu Bo composed himself, his attitude humble.

It could not be helped. In the realm of Titled Douluo, every additional level brought a vastly different degree of strength.

Although Dugu Bo was Poison Douluo, his one-on-one combat ability was abysmal. He was not even a match for Chrysanthemum Douluo or Ghost Douluo.

A mere gatekeeper could not possibly defeat two Super Douluo.

What was more...

Judging by the aura he sensed, her strength was likely that of a legendary Peerless Douluo. Truly terrifying!!!

"That is correct. I am going to help little brother hunt spirit beasts."

Jingliu nodded slightly, acknowledging her purpose.

"I see. This old man has lived in the Sunset Forest for many years and knows it rather well. I am willing to lend a hand."

Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed slightly as he swept his gaze over Jingliu and Xu Yuan.

So his master was helping him hunt spirit beasts. Then there was no problem.

Moreover, Dugu Bo had his own calculations.

Though he held the esteemed title of Poison Douluo, his strength ranked near the bottom among Titled Douluo, and he had no allies at all.

If he could attach himself to an expert at the level of a Limit Douluo, even the Heaven Dou Empire would have to show him respect.

"Very well."

Jingliu nodded, agreeing to his suggestion.

Dugu Bo smiled faintly. Just as he turned to lead them in search of suitable spirit beasts, Xu Yuan suddenly spoke.