Lu Feng subconsciously turned around, and what he saw was Dugu Bo's slightly hunched figure. In an instant, Lu Feng's pupils contracted sharply, and a wave of astonishment washed over him.
The Dugu Bo before him was completely different from the imposing Poison Douluo he had seen before.
His face was as pale as winter snow, devoid of any color. His once robust face was now unusually withered. His eyes, though still sharp, were filled with weariness, hidden deep in their sockets.
He now looked like an ordinary old man.
More importantly, Lu Feng couldn't sense a single trace of soul power fluctuation from Dugu Bo.
"Old man, what... what's wrong with you?" Lu Feng's lips trembled slightly, his voice involuntarily carrying a slight tremor.
An ominous thought, like a dark cloud, rapidly spread through his mind.
Dugu Bo had failed to absorb the immortal herb?
"Cough cough." Dugu Bo coughed lightly twice, his voice dry and hoarse, like sandpaper being rubbed together.
His brows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Kid, what's with that expression? You look like you've seen a ghost."
Lu Feng took a deep breath, his voice still tinged with worry. "Old man, why can't I sense your soul power? Could it be that the herbs were too potent, and you failed to absorb them?"
"Hmph!" Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately snorted coldly.
"You brat, you're definitely up to no good! No wonder I felt so much pain when absorbing the herbs, almost not making it through. Turns out you weren't entirely confident either!"
As he spoke, a ripple suddenly appeared in the air around Dugu Bo. His soul power surged like a raging tide.
A dazzling seven-colored light slowly rose from his dantian, then flowed down his throat and was slowly exhaled from his mouth.
The light flowed to his palm, swirling and flashing, illuminating the surrounding night like a dream.
"Kid, look!" Dugu Bo's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with smugness.
Lu Feng stared intently, only to see that Dugu Bo's soul core had undergone a complete transformation.
The originally sharp, angular rhombus had become a smooth, round sphere. Its emerald-green, transparent texture had also transformed into a rainbow of colors.
A radiant glow flowed across the soul core, shining brightly in the dark night sky, like a dazzling star fallen from the heavens.
"What is this?" Lu Feng asked, his face full of doubt, staring intently at the strangely glowing soul core in Dugu Bo's palm.
"Hahaha!" Dugu Bo threw his head back and laughed heartily, his laughter so loud it caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly.
But in an instant, his laughter vanished, and he said solemnly, "After consuming that herb, the toxins in my body instantly multiplied several times over. Even with my powerful level 94 soul strength, I almost couldn't withstand it."
As he spoke, a trace of disorientation lingered in his eyes, as if he had returned to that harrowing moment.
At that time, the toxins surged through his body like a raging tide. He struggled on with his soul power, each second a brush with death. Had it not been for his unwavering will, he would likely have perished on the spot.
"However, under the stimulation of this powerful toxin, my elixir pearl has also undergone a transformation," Dugu Bo continued, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"The massive amount of toxin was absorbed and refined by the elixir pearl, generating even more soul power. This soul power not only nourishes me but also refines the elixir pearl itself."
"Now, this elixir pearl is perfectly refined; the toxin and soul power can convert into each other, and there's no longer a need to replenish the toxin."
Dugu Bo's words were filled with pride. He gently stroked the soul core in his hand, as if caressing a rare treasure.
Lu Feng, upon hearing this, widened his eyes in astonishment. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Holy crap, isn't this a perpetual motion machine?!
Where's the science in this?
Oh, this is a fantasy world, so it's alright. "
"Perpetual motion machine?" Dugu Bo repeated, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "That's quite a fitting name."
At this moment, Lu Feng finally understood Dugu Bo's experience. Simply put, there was too much toxin, and the quantitative change led to a qualitative change, causing the pill to evolve.
However, new problems followed.
Looking at Dugu Bo's haggard appearance, Lu Feng wondered: How did he become like this?
As if guessing Lu Feng's doubts, Dugu Bo explained, "When the pill evolved, all the toxins in my body were completely absorbed. Even a lot of my own blood and qi were absorbed, but it's not a big problem. I can easily replenish it with some medicine."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, looking nonchalant.
"Old man, doesn't that mean your martial soul toxins are completely resolved?" Lu Feng's eyes lit up instantly, and he asked with great surprise.
Although the soul core could convert Dugu Bo's toxins into soul power, in essence, he was still a poisonous person.
If he were to marry again in the future, his offspring would most likely still carry toxins in their bloodline, just like Dugu Yan.
The Soul Core Cultivation Method only ensures that the toxins won't erupt and endanger oneself.
Dugu Bo slowly nodded, his voice carrying a hint of relief: "Yes, the toxins that have plagued me for most of my life are finally completely resolved."
After speaking, he sighed softly, a trace of melancholy showing on his expression.
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On the surface, he enjoyed boundless glory throughout his life, but only he knew the bitterness in his heart.
His wife, son, grandson, and more than ten other close relatives passed away one after another in his life. The feeling of watching his loved ones die in his arms, and being powerless to stop it, was like a series of sharp blades, repeatedly piercing his heart.
If it weren't for Dugu Yan, he felt that he would probably have become numb and lost all emotion long ago.
"Sigh." Lu Feng also sighed and gently patted Dugu Bo's shoulder.
"Old man, don't be sad. How about this, tomorrow I'll go to the gate of Tiandou City and put up a marriage notice for you. Although you're already old..."
"Slap!" Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Bo slapped Lu Feng on the head.
"Kid, are you planning to anger me to death and then take the opportunity to seize my family's property?"
"Hehe." Lu Feng rubbed his head, which had been hit, and his face was full of a sly smile.
"You noticed that. By the way, old man, what level of soul power are you now?"
Lu Feng was just teasing Dugu Bo because he was so heartbroken. If outsiders saw Dugu Bo looking so dejected, they might think he was bullying an old man.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately straightened his back, his eyes filled with pride, and said loudly, "I have broken through the bottleneck of level 95 and advanced to Super Douluo!"
He paused, then added, "In fact, I will have no bottlenecks all the way to level 98!"
After saying this, he stood facing the breeze, his clothes fluttering. Although he pretended to be calm, the smile he couldn't suppress still betrayed his inner pride.
Lu Feng lowered his body slightly and respectfully cupped his hands, asking, "May I ask, senior, what is the difference between a Super Douluo and a regular Title Douluo?"
Dugu Bo glanced at him sideways, his lips curving into an even wider smile, thinking to himself: This kid really knows how to handle me.
With his hands behind his back, facing the wind, he said in a loud voice, "The so-called Title Douluo is someone who has accumulated ninety levels of soul power, then absorbed the last soul ring, breaking through that shackle." "
Generally, reaching this stage requires extremely high aptitude, comprehension, martial soul quality, and diligence in cultivation."
"Those stuck at level 89 are mostly lacking in one of these three aspects."
"And the difference between level 91 and 94 is mainly in the accumulation of soul power. Among them, there are those with exceptional talent, and it is not uncommon for them to fight beyond their level."
Lu Feng nodded seriously, cupped his hands again, and said solemnly, "Listening to your words, senior, is better than reading for ten years. So, what exactly is a Super Douluo?"
"Tch, you kid, you're so hypocritical!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly, but the curve of his lips became even more exaggerated, clearly enjoying Lu Feng's flattery.
"Ahem." Dugu Bo cleared his throat, his expression full of arrogance, and spoke eloquently: "The key to becoming a Super Douluo lies in the word 'momentum'." "
Even a Soul Master's Soul Power, as strong as a Titled Douluo, is limited. But a Super Douluo can borrow the power of heaven and earth, directly drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for their own use."
"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is far superior to ordinary Soul Power, and its power is naturally far greater. Moreover, it is inexhaustible. Therefore, a Super Douluo can fight continuously for ten days or half a month without breaking a sweat."
Lu Feng listened intently, a glint of light suddenly flashing in his eyes, and asked with some uncertainty: "Senior, I've heard that the Imperial Army has a special battle tactic that, by forming a military formation, can also draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Is this also considered 'momentum'?"
Dugu Bo turned to look at Lu Feng, his eyes full of satisfaction, and nodded slightly.
Lu Feng's ability to draw inferences in such a short time was a level of insight and comprehension that most Soul Masters could not match.
Dugu Bo said solemnly, "That's right, and that's precisely why the two great empires can maintain their current positions in the current situation. Otherwise, in terms of the number of Title Douluos alone, the Spirit Hall would have unified the continent long ago."
"I see." Lu Feng suddenly understood and nodded heavily.
At this moment, he finally understood why the situation on the continent in the original work was the way it was.
Ultimately, the top combat power in the Douluo world was still too weak. Although a Title Douluo could slaughter a city with his own strength, he could not contend with a country by himself.
Then, Lu Feng had a question and asked, "Senior, you just mentioned that you advanced from level 95 to level 98 without any bottlenecks, what about level 99?"
In the original work, this realm is called Limit Douluo. There are only three Limit Douluos recorded on the Douluo Continent: Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu, and Poseidon.
As for Tang San's path to godhood, although he absorbed spirit rings and spirit bones along the way and underwent divine trials, he finally succeeded in becoming a god. However, there are no detailed records about how he specifically broke through to level 99, the Limit Douluo.
Now, hearing what Dugu Bo said, could it be that there is a separate bottleneck at level 99?
Dugu Bo slowly shook his head, looking helpless, and said, "Although I have broken through to level 95, I still can't see the road ahead. It's like a vast, chaotic white expanse, with no path at all."
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's face darkened, and he thought to himself: Why is this old man playing riddles with me?
Seeing Lu Feng's expression, Dugu Bo couldn't help but smile and teased, "Kid, it's too early for you to be thinking about these things. You should focus on reaching Soul King first. Hmph, you can't even compare to your own woman's soul power, aren't you ashamed?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng immediately snorted coldly, head held high, and said, "I have a naturally weak stomach, so I'm suited to being a kept man!"
Just as the two were exchanging words, Dugu Yan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.