Chapter 49: The Power of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring Skill
Douluo: Dugu Bo's Life Simulator
Looking at the deep trench carved into the ground by Chrysanthemum Douluo's attack, Dugu Bo frowned.
It had to be said—the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum truly deserved its reputation as an immortal herb. Even as a martial soul, it was incredibly powerful.
Ghost Douluo hovered atop a treetop like a phantom, silently observing the battle without intervening. He trusted his old friend to win.
Of course, if Chrysanthemum Douluo lost, he wouldn't bother with any so-called fairness.
Petal after petal shot through the air like blades, attacking Dugu Bo from all angles.
Dugu Bo raised his hand and threw out a handful of hidden weapons to intercept them.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The petals shattered into soul power and dissipated into the air upon impact.
But Dugu Bo's hidden weapons were real—after colliding, they fell to the ground, their poison continuing to corrode the surrounding earth.
The sight made Chrysanthemum Douluo uneasy.
Dugu Bo had already decided—he would teach Chrysanthemum Douluo a lesson today.
Otherwise, if this guy kept coming back every few days, it would not only be annoying but might also expose the immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
This was the perfect chance to crush his confidence once and for all.
Even if Ghost Douluo interfered, Dugu Bo was prepared.
Today, he had to teach this effeminate fellow a lesson.
The two of them didn't fully understand him and were underestimating him due to their higher soul power levels—this was his opportunity.
Since Chrysanthemum Douluo avoided close combat, he could only attack from a distance.
Petals sliced through the air again and again.
Dugu Bo countered with hidden weapons, neutralizing each strike.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
After several exchanges, the hidden weapons dropped while the petals dissipated.
Chrysanthemum Douluo waved his hand again, launching another barrage.
He refused to believe Dugu Bo had an endless supply of hidden weapons.
Once they ran out, unless Dugu Bo used other soul skills, he would be forced into a passive position.
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered—he had already devised a plan.
He casually threw out more hidden weapons.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Another round of attacks canceled out.
But at the moment Chrysanthemum Douluo launched yet another wave of petals—
Dugu Bo suddenly threw out two metallic spheres.
They were the Child-Mother Soul-Chasing Fatal Orbs he had just forged in Spirit City.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The petals had just been released when the orbs reached Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Out of habit, Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't notice these weren't the same kind of hidden weapons as before.
But Ghost Douluo, watching closely, shouted urgently:
"Dodge!"
Boom!
Too late.
A violent explosion erupted, leaving Chrysanthemum Douluo dizzy and disoriented. Poisonous mist from the orbs engulfed him instantly.
"Ninth soul skill—"
At that moment, Dugu Bo's aura surged to its peak, as if he were about to unleash his ultimate technique.
Seeing this, Ghost Douluo's expression changed drastically. He turned into a streak of shadow and rushed forward.
A hundred-thousand-year soul ring skill—Chrysanthemum Douluo might not withstand it.
And he had already inhaled some poison.
Though it was supposed to be one-on-one, Ghost Douluo couldn't just watch his friend get injured.
He broke their unspoken agreement and moved to intervene.
"You've fallen for it."
A cold smile appeared on Dugu Bo's lips.
He had anticipated this from the beginning. Since the two came together, they clearly planned to fight together if necessary.
So he had already included Ghost Douluo in his calculations.
"Eighth Soul Skill—Time Freeze!"
A strange ripple spread outward from Dugu Bo.
In an instant, both Ghost Douluo in mid-air and Chrysanthemum Douluo, who had just escaped the poison cloud, froze in place—like time itself had stopped.
This skill came from a Medusa Queen—a powerful area-control ability.
Even for Titled Douluo, it could only restrain them for about one second.
But for Dugu Bo… one second was enough.
At the exact moment they were immobilized—
Dugu Bo unleashed his true attack.
"Ninth Soul Skill—Azure Desolation Thunder!"
Dark clouds gathered instantly above the two.
Azure lightning crashed down violently.
At that moment, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo had already broken free from the time freeze—
But it was too late.
No matter how fast a soul master was, they couldn't outrun lightning.
Crack—BOOM! CRACKLE!
Lightning rained down like a storm.
The two could only gather their soul power and defend with all their might.
After a while, the clouds dispersed and the sky cleared.
The ground, however, was devastated.
Crater after crater scarred the land.
At the center, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo lay in the pits, their bodies charred black.
Though the lightning's raw damage wasn't overwhelming, its paralyzing effect left them unable to move.
Dugu Bo walked over slowly, looking down at them from above.
A grin spread across his face, revealing a row of white teeth.
"Now do you understand why the Pope values me?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo had completely lost his earlier arrogance. His eyes locked onto Dugu Bo, wary that he might act recklessly.
"Dugu Bo… I advise you not to act rashly. We are elders of Spirit Hall. If anything happens to us, the Pope will come for you."
"That's right. We are trusted by Her Holiness. If something happens, you'll die a miserable death."
Paralyzed by lightning, they could only issue hollow threats in an attempt to intimidate him.
Dugu Bo hated being threatened the most.
They had picked a fight relying on their strength—and now they dared to threaten him instead?
A thought crossed his mind.
He decided to toy with them.
His expression darkened deliberately.
"Then let me test just how important you are to her."
Under their horrified gazes, Dugu Bo crouched down and grabbed Chrysanthemum Douluo's jaw, forcing his mouth open.
"Mmm—mmph—!"
Before he could finish speaking—
Dugu Bo waved his hand, sending a stream of dark green poison straight into his mouth.