Dugu Bo's strength had now reached Level 94.
That's right. While they were on the carriage, he had absorbed the fifty-thousand-year torso soul bone.
According to Wu Qi, the stronger he became, the more soul bones he could obtain in the future, allowing him to secure even greater opportunities for Dugu Yan.
After thinking it over, Dugu Bo agreed with his reasoning.
After all, immediate combat strength was far more important than potential future strength.
Since the person hiding nearby could evade his perception, their strength was undoubtedly that of a Super Douluo.
This wasn't the first time he had faced such an opponent, but an ordinary Super Douluo wouldn't have an easy time taking his life.
"Since you're already here, why keep hiding? Am I not to your liking, or are you planning to ambush me?"
Hidden in the shadows, Tang Hao was greatly shocked.
On the continent, Dugu Bo had always been labeled the weakest among the Titled Douluo.
Some people had even claimed that his talent was exhausted and that he would never break through Level 92.
Yet today, Dugu Bo had already reached Level 94.
Tang Hao couldn't help but believe that Dugu Bo had deliberately been hiding his true strength.
Over this period, he had finished handling some of his affairs and had just returned to Heaven Dou City to visit Tang San.
Originally, he had intended to secretly protect Tang San and the others during this Spirit Battle before leaving again, but Dugu Bo had unexpectedly appeared.
To avoid exposing Tang San's identity and causing unnecessary trouble, he had endured until now.
As for Wu Qi and the others, in his eyes, their conflicts were nothing more than minor squabbles. As an elder, he wasn't about to lower himself to deal with them.
Besides, Wu Qi's background was still a mystery to him. To avoid bringing disaster upon himself and Tang San, he didn't dare make a move against the boy lightly.
But Dugu Bo was different.
So what if his strength didn't match the rumors?
A Level 94 control-type Titled Douluo was still no match for him.
"Dugu Bo, you're quite skilled at bullying the younger generation. Why don't you try bullying me instead?" Tang Hao sneered.
Strictly speaking, Dugu Bo was more than ten years older than him and could barely be considered an elder.
Dugu Bo let out a cold laugh.
"What, beat up the old one and the young one comes running over?"
"Tang Hao, do you really think I'm blind?"
"Would a self-important failure from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan really value a commoner so highly?"
"And that little girl beside Tang San, she was arranged by you too, wasn't she? Hah, quite the scheme."
In the face of Tang Hao, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel some apprehension.
These words were his insurance policy, making Tang Hao hesitate to kill him.
Tang Hao's gaze turned vicious.
"So what if you figured it out? Dugu Bo, you'd better keep a close eye on Dugu Yan."
Having leverage over each other was only part of it. He had no intention of letting Dugu Bo off so easily.
The Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his hand at once.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red.
Nine Spirit Rings shone beneath his feet.
Dugu Bo curled his lips.
"Like father, like son indeed. Since you refuse to reason, then let me show you what reason really is."
As he spoke, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor appeared behind him.
Its cold, snake-like eyes fixed on Tang Hao before it spat out a cloud of green poisonous mist that spread through the surrounding forest.
Dugu Bo's figure disappeared into it, using the properties of the poison to block Tang Hao's perception.
Third Spirit Ability: Jade Phosphor Bewildering Array.
Tang Hao was utterly disdainful of it.
The Clear Sky Hammer spun rapidly in his hand.
The Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique activated, generating fierce currents of air that continuously dispersed the surrounding poisonous mist.
Dugu Bo was an experienced fighter and would not lose his composure so easily.
Even as the battle began, he was already analyzing Tang Hao's condition.
"His aura is unstable, and he definitely has internal injuries. It seems the wounds from that battle years ago still haven't healed."
Dugu Bo quickly came to a conclusion.
However, there was a reason why the Clear Sky Hammer was known as the number one weapon martial soul on the continent.
"The peerless battle hammer, the mighty Clear Sky Clan" was no empty boast.
Perhaps the raw strength of the Clear Sky Hammer itself wasn't overwhelming, but the self-created techniques exclusive to it were what truly made it nearly unbeatable.
For this battle, Dugu Bo had already devised a strategy.
"Sixth Spirit Ability: Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison!"
He deliberately stepped out of the poisonous mist, and the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor spat out dark green venom.
Even a Soul Douluo would have to avoid such terrifying poison.
But Tang Hao did not retreat.
The techniques of the Clear Sky Hammer were powerful and direct; retreat simply did not exist in their dictionary.
The might generated by the Clear Sky Hammer blocked most of the poison, but a small portion still landed on Tang Hao.
Thanks to the Poison Core Method, Dugu Bo's control over toxins had become even more refined.
Under his manipulation, some of Tang Hao's old injuries began to flare up, slowing the speed of his hammer swings.
Sensing that something was wrong, Tang Hao no longer dared underestimate his opponent's poison abilities. While forcibly suppressing his injuries, he also searched for an opportunity to counterattack.
Dugu Bo, however, was in no hurry. He continuously fought from a distance, making full use of his own advantages.
This battle was destined to shake the heavens and the earth.
As the two unleashed their Martial Soul True Bodies, even the Spirit Beast Town on the outskirts could feel the violent fluctuations of their soul power.
"My heavens, how could such a battle be happening inside the forest?!"
None of the soul masters in the town dared be careless.
Those planning to hunt Spirit Beasts had no choice but to temporarily cancel their plans and wait in town until the battle ended.
Those who had already entered the forest quickly retreated.
The people from Shrek Academy also sensed the disturbance, but they had no idea who was fighting Dugu Bo and only assumed he was battling a powerful Spirit Beast.
Their immediate priority was treating Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, so they had no thoughts of investigating the matter.
Seven Treasure Academy
After returning more than half a year later, the academy had already undergone tremendous changes.
The members of the Seven Treasure Team had already been decided, but many newly enrolled students who were behind on the news immediately began clamoring for a team selection tournament.
With more capable teachers joining the academy, its management had also been completely reorganized.
The academy's dean was still Ning Fengzhi, but he no longer took part in its day-to-day management. Instead, all academy affairs were handled by the First Vice Dean.
Faced with the students' demands, the First Vice Dean stepped forward to mediate the issue.
The main members of the Seven Treasure Team obviously could not be replaced.
After all, under Wu Qi's training, the team had already become a tightly united whole. Changing members now would be a major taboo.
Because of this, the academy could only open positions for substitute members.
However, this proposal clearly failed to satisfy the students. It was also possible that some people had been instigated by other forces to deliberately cause trouble.
After all, the establishment of Seven Treasure Academy had affected the interests of many factions. It was only natural that some people would try to stir up problems.
In the end, Ning Fengzhi personally stepped in and proposed that, provided they were of a similar age, anyone who could defeat a member of the Seven Treasure Team would immediately become a main team member.
If someone happened to be at the maximum age limit for the tournament, then reaching the level of a Soul King would allow them to directly become a main team member as well.
The proposal sounded simple, but one must remember that without the help of immortal herbs, 99.9% of soul masters would only break through to Soul King after the age of twenty-seven or twenty-eight.
Reaching Soul King before the age of twenty-four was exceedingly rare and generally required at least innate Rank 8 soul power.
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