Dugu Bo's body continuously radiated golden light as his Soul Power fluctuated intensely.
This Soul Power fluctuation was even greater than when Dugu Feng absorbed the Immortal Herb.
This was because the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd Immortal Herb was exceptionally large, containing several times more energy than other Immortal Herbs.
Otherwise, how could it promote the evolution of an ordinary serpent-type Martial Soul into a Dragon-type Martial Soul?
Dugu Bo had already activated his Martial Soul Avatar, with the jade-green rhomboid scales on his forehead now mixed with golden light.
A fundamental transformation was occurring.
"Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor should evolve into Jade Scale Dragon Emperor!"
Dugu Feng contemplated silently.
Before long, the scales between Dugu Bo's eyebrows transformed again. The sharp scales shimmered with green light, giving off an aura that made them difficult to look at directly.
This was the transformation from serpent scales to Dragon Scales.
Suddenly, Dugu Bo's aura surged dramatically. A towering presence blasted open the entire roof of the military tent.
Immediately after, Spirit Rings appeared beneath Dugu Bo's feet as his body expanded violently, instantly transforming into his Martial Soul Avatar form.
His entire body extended to thirty meters in length, a massive jade-green serpent soaring upward.
This was Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Avatar, but this was only the beginning of the transformation.
The scales on the serpent's abdomen split open as four protrusions burst forth, revealing four Dragon Claws covered in thick Dragon Scales that radiated intense Dragon Might.
Besides the Dragon Claws, golden-green light flickered above the serpent's head as if something was brewing.
The next moment, two twisted, deep green Dragon Horns grew out.
Dugu Bo's Martial Soul Avatar had now transformed into a massive Green Dragon.
The Green Dragon roared toward the sky, circled through the air, its Dragon Might spreading everywhere.
This caused all soldiers and warhorses in the central army to kneel and bow.
"Your Eminence..."
All soldiers and Soul Masters respectfully lowered their heads in salute.
Dugu Bo was immensely satisfied. Level 93 - something he never dared imagine before.
Each level advancement in the Titled Expert realm brought substantial power increases.
Moreover, he had transformed from a serpent into a dragon.
This was a qualitative change.
Who would dare call him the weakest among Titled Douluos now?
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
His massive dragon head faced the south bank of Tong River, roaring fiercely several more times.
Provoking the Star Luo army, though primarily targeting Dai Tian Jun.
Fresh from his breakthrough, Dugu Bo felt the illusion that even if Chrysanthemum Douluo stood before him, he could crush him.
After a long while, with no movement from the south bank of Tong River, Dugu Bo reluctantly returned to his human form and landed on the ground.
"Nephew Feng, this Dai Tian Jun is also a coward! Otherwise, we could have a great battle to boost morale!"
Dugu Bo's triumphant expression made Dugu Feng reluctant to bring him down to earth.
"Of course, our current priority is defense. I won't take the initiative to attack!"
Seeing Dugu Feng's lack of approval, Dugu Bo immediately realized he was getting carried away and quickly changed his tone.
Dugu Feng finally nodded. "Second Grandfather, remain with the army. I plan to return to Heaven Dou City."
After speaking, Dugu Feng directly returned to his residence.
Qian Renxue had already gone to withdraw the troops, so Ye Lingling would likely return soon.
After bidding farewell to Ye Lingling, he planned to leave the front lines first.
At that moment, his Core Pearl stirred. Through sensing, he discovered that the Star Luo Emperor and Empress were praising Zhu Zhuyun.
Dai Tian Jun even stated bluntly that Zhu Zhuqing could go her own way from now on.
Since she was unwilling to become the Crown Princess, he wouldn't force her—there were plenty of other women in the Zhu Family!
Zhu Zhuyun had made tremendous contributions, and Zhu Lan Yun had performed the Martial Soul Fusion Skill together with Dai Tian Jun.
The significance of the Zhu Family was evident.
Dai Tian Jun also intended to grant rewards.
Zhu Zhuyun was extremely excited. After this battle, the Zhu Family's status would rise once again.
Moreover, her younger sister Zhu Zhuqing had gained her freedom, though she wondered how far her sister's cultivation had progressed.
Her sister's talent surpassed her own, and perhaps in the future, she could break through to become a Titled Douluo, elevating the Zhu Family to become a top-tier family on the continent.
Besides thinking of her sister, Zhu Zhuyun also thought of Dugu Feng.
To this day, she still couldn't figure out Dugu Feng's true motives—how could he have betrayed two of Heaven Dou's Titled Douluos?
Those were two Titled Douluos, after all.
Dugu Feng was truly a ruthless man.
Zhu Zhuyun felt an unbearable itch in her heart, desperately wanting to see Dugu Feng.
She longed to have a night of deep conversation with him.
As soon as Zhu Zhuyun returned to her room, she immediately sent a message to Dugu Feng through her Core Pearl, hoping he would come see her again.
Unfortunately, she received no response at all.
"Perhaps I'm just a pawn in his heart... Why wasn't I born in the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Zhu Zhuyun gazed out the window, sighing incessantly with resentment.
Dugu Feng naturally detected Zhu Zhuyun's movements but paid them no mind.
In the evening, Ye Lingling returned.
She brought a pleasant surprise: Ye Lingling had already broken through to the seventieth level.
"I don't know why, but His Majesty ordered the army to withdraw. This is perfect timing for us to go absorb the Seventh Soul Ring!" Ye Lingling said excitedly.
Dugu Feng was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Ye Lingling to break through so quickly.
"Good, tomorrow we'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for a Spirit Ring!"
Hunting a Spirit Beast around fifty thousand years old would be as easy as pie.
"By the way, you must know what's going on, right? The army's morale was high, ready for the decisive battle, so why withdraw now?" Ye Lingling asked, puzzled.
Dugu Feng didn't hide it from her and explained the whole story from beginning to end.
Ye Lingling was first shocked, then worried: "Emperors are all too terrifying. Usually, you and Xue Qinghe act like brothers, yet he deceived you like this.
The Jade Phosphor Crown has always served as the royal family's sole Guest Minister, upholding the imperial family's dignity.
And in return, he received such concealment!
I think you should keep your distance from him to avoid being deceived by Xue Qinghe again!"
Ye Lingling didn't even refer to him as "His Majesty" anymore, directly calling him Xue Qinghe.
"Moreover, this matter will definitely lead the various factions in Heaven Dou City to associate Xue Qinghe with Yang Wushuang and the Spirit Hall. You haven't even returned to Heaven Dou City yet, and you're already taking on all the responsibility!"
"Senior, you're quite clever!" Dugu Feng praised.
Ye Lingling glared at him, "You're just mocking me. Even as foolish as I am, I know what happened in Heaven Dou City before. Yang Wushuang's actions benefited Xue Qinghe the most.
And the sudden appearance of two Titled Douluos, claiming to be the royal family's hidden strength, is completely unbelievable.
Titled Douluos aren't that easy to cultivate. It's possible Xue Qinghe has already colluded with the Spirit Hall!"
Ye Lingling's reasoning was quite clear.
However, after she finished speaking and saw that Dugu Feng remained composed, she realized he had already considered everything and likely had his own plans, so she immediately dropped the matter.
The night that followed was a hectic one.
The next day, after meeting with Qian Renxue, the two left Tongshui City and headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest.
They planned to return to Heaven Dou City only after hunting down the Spirit Ring.
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