"Two Titled Douluos? Dead?"
Dugu Feng stared blankly, looking at Qian Renxue with disbelief.
He directly reached out and touched Qian Renxue's forehead: "Brother Xue, are you running a fever? You're saying the royal family had two hidden Titled Douluos, and now both have been killed!
Are Titled Douluos worthless now?"
Qian Renxue was instantly speechless. She never expected Dugu Feng wouldn't believe such a serious matter.
"Brother Feng, how could I possibly joke about something like this.
The royal family's century-long planning and accumulated strength have been severed at my hands." Qian Renxue showed a restless and uneasy expression.
Dugu Feng secretly laughed in his heart. Qian Renxue reacted quite quickly, directly confessing first.
"Brother Xue, what should I say to you? With two Titled Douluos, plus my second grandfather, we could have directly attacked and taken South Tong Pass City head-on.
But this time, they were defeated one by one.
You and I are brothers. The royal family having its own hidden forces doesn't bother me.
But this loss is too great. The Star Luo Emperor will definitely publicize this widely.
I'm afraid the Royal Soul Master Legion and the million-strong army will have no morale left!"
Dugu Feng sighed, frustrated at her lack of competitiveness.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue actually felt relieved.
Dugu Feng still valued their brotherly bond and didn't blame her.
"Brother Xue, regarding Ning Zongzhu and other Soul Master families, I'll help convey this news. I believe they can understand the royal family's insecurity without Titled Douluos.
It's perfectly reasonable to fully develop your own strength.
You need to pull yourself together and recall the army first. At this point, there's no chance of winning the battle!"
Dugu Feng proactively helped solve her problems.
Qian Renxue's eyes immediately reddened, deeply moved in her heart.
She abruptly grabbed Dugu Feng's hand: "Brother Feng, I don't know what to say.
Distance tests a horse's strength, adversity reveals true friendship. Being able to form a brotherhood with you is my greatest honor!"
Qian Renxue wasn't being insincere. When she first learned about the deaths of Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo, she felt like the sky had fallen.
For a moment, she even felt disheartened and considered giving up.
Now, with Dugu Feng's comfort and help, she finally stabilized her emotions.
But then Qian Renxue realized what she was doing and quickly withdrew her hands, her face actually showing a faint blush.
"Ahem, Brother Xue, you should issue military orders quickly to prevent the frontline troops from being caught off guard and attacked again!" Dugu Feng said.
It seemed Qian Renxue was truly unsettled.
Just moments ago, he had sensed Qian Renxue's strength again - she was only one step away from becoming a Soul Douluo.
It seemed he needed to intensify his own cultivation as well.
"Brother Feng, make yourself at home. I'll go make arrangements now!" Qian Renxue straightened her clothes and quickly walked out of the military tent.
Dugu Feng also leisurely walked out.
This great battle between the two empires was likely coming to an end.
It all depended on Qian Renxue's next plans.
Would she transfer more forces from Spirit Hall?
Would Qiandao Liu send another offering to assist her?
This was highly possible - Qiandao Liu would definitely be concerned about Qian Renxue's safety and would inevitably send more Titled Douluos.
But Dugu Feng thought it unlikely that Qian Renxue would take immediate action again.
Although Qian Renxue used the royal family's two hidden Titled Douluos as an excuse to explain the appearance of Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo.
This would surely alert Ning Fengzhi and others.
Qian Renxue would likely have to lay low for a while. This was a classic case of "quelling internal troubles before resisting external threats," which would undoubtedly keep Qian Renxue occupied for some time.
After leaving, Dugu Feng first sought out Dugu Bo to give him instructions on how to deal with the Star Luo Emperor.
The Star Luo Emperor was extremely powerful, but Dugu Bo's poison could attack on a large scale.
It could decimate the Star Luo army until only the emperor remained.
This was precisely what the Star Luo Emperor feared.
As long as he couldn't kill Dugu Bo in a single strike, he would inevitably have reservations.
However, after witnessing the Titled Douluo-level Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dugu Feng dared not be overly optimistic.
The main issue was Dai Tian Jun's incredible speed. If he seized the right opportunity, even Dugu Bo could be instantly killed.
Dugu Bo was currently at level 92, and the level gap was still significant.
"Perhaps it's time to give this second grandfather some benefits!"
Dugu Feng quickly made up his mind.
"Nephew, what brings you here?" Dugu Bo's attitude was sincere upon seeing Dugu Feng, and his words continually sought to strengthen their bond.
Dugu Feng thought for a moment and first mentioned the matters concerning Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo.
Dugu Bo was so shocked his mouth hung open.
"Xue Ye the Great has such capabilities? He actually hid two Titled Douluo?" Dugu Bo found it hard to believe.
"There's no need to doubt this. I've already verified it. Next, Second Grandfather, you may have to face the Star Luo Emperor using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
He has already killed two Titled Douluo in succession. His strength is terrifying. If he gets close, you might be killed before you can even react!"
Dugu Feng said calmly.
Dugu Bo's expression shifted between gloom and uncertainty. If this were true, even he would be in danger.
But then he quickly realized—Dugu Feng was here!
He surely had a solution.
Dugu Feng did not disappoint him. He directly took out an Immortal Herb from his Storage Soul Tool.
This Immortal Herb resembled a watermelon, about the size of a millstone. Thick vines coiled around the melon's surface.
Flecks of golden light shimmered around the watermelon, making it look extraordinary.
This was the Immortal Herb Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, capable of causing the earth to tremble like a dragon turning over. If a Soul Master with a snake-type Martial Soul consumed it, it could promote Spirit Evolution into a dragon-type Martial Soul.
"This is an Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!" Dugu Bo recognized it at a glance.
He had seen this Immortal Herb before.
"This Immortal Herb is called the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. Consume it. The essence lies in the juice inside, which aids in Spirit Evolution!"
Dugu Feng handed it over directly.
This Immortal Herb should allow Dugu Bo to increase his Soul Power by one level.
Thus, when facing the Star Luo Emperor, he wouldn't be stretched so thin.
Dugu Bo was immediately excited, but he didn't absorb it right away. Instead, he asked, "I remember there was only one such Immortal Herb. Should we let Yan Yan absorb it? I'm already a Titled Douluo, and my potential is almost exhausted. It would be a waste for me to use it!"
His eyes remained fixed on the Immortal Herb.
Though reluctant to part with it, he naturally wanted to save the best for his granddaughter.
Dugu Feng flatly refused. "We can find a suitable Immortal Herb for her later. Right now, you need to face the Star Luo Emperor. Don't lose the greater for the lesser!"
Dugu Bo had no choice but to hope that Dugu Feng would truly keep his word and procure an Immortal Herb for his granddaughter as well.
He shot a strand of Soul Power from his finger, piercing a small opening in the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd.
A thin stream of golden juice was steadily absorbed by Dugu Bo and flowed into his mouth.
Dugu Feng waited nearby, ready to return to Heaven Dou City with peace of mind once Dugu Bo successfully completed his absorption.
Since he had promised to help Qian Renxue deal with Ning Fengzhi and other Soul Master factions, he certainly needed to meet Ning Fengzhi in person.
(End of Chapter)