Two months later, at Tianshui Academy.
For the past two months, Tianshui City had been in a state of celebration, all because they had produced two Title Douluos.
These weren't ordinary Title Douluos, but rather the two Title Douluos mentioned in Wang Wei's poem… no, two Title Douluos with 100,000-year soul rings.
The entire city was immersed in joy, colorful flags fluttering in the streets, and every household decorated with lanterns and streamers.
During these two months, Huo Yuhao successfully upgraded the martial souls of Shui Yuanhao and his companions to the ultimate ice Phoenix.
After the martial soul evolution, Shui Yuanhao and his wife's cultivation naturally broke through to the Title Douluo realm.
Furthermore, Huo Yuhao took the two to the far north, obtaining a 100,000-year soul spirit for each of them.
Of course, during this time, Huo Yuhao inevitably suffered a severe beating from the Snow Empress.
Upon returning from the far north, Shui Yuanhao immediately threw a grand banquet, with the entire city celebrating for three days and three nights.
The banquet was filled with all sorts of delicacies.
After getting drunk, Shui Yuanhao insisted on making Huo Yuhao sworn brothers, but fortunately, Shui Yun'er stopped him in time.
Shui Yun'er knew her father's temperament well; the old man was truly capable of anything.
If she hadn't stopped him, Huo Yuhao probably would have become her "uncle."
Today was the day that Dugu Bo and Huo Yuhao had agreed upon.
As soon as Dugu Bo entered the territory of Tianshui Academy, his expression changed drastically almost instantly.
As a Title Douluo, his perception of soul power was extremely keen.
"This is the aura of a Title Douluo, and there are two Title Douluos!"
Sensing the familiar aura, a possibility immediately came to Dugu Bo's mind, but he immediately and vehemently denied it.
"No, absolutely impossible! With that old rascal Shui Yuanhao's talent, there's no way he could break through to the Title Douluo level in just two months. But these two auras are so familiar... this is clearly..."
"Hahaha, you old poisoner, what are you muttering to yourself over there?
Didn't you even warn me before coming to my territory?"
Shui Yuanhao's cheerful voice reached Dugu Bo's ears, and Dugu Bo immediately looked up.
Shui Yuanhao was practically beaming, his smugness practically screaming "I'm awesome!"
Okay, Dugu Bo finally believed that it was definitely that bastard Shui Yuanhao who had broken through to the Title Douluo level.
This kid's always been like this; he can't hide his joy on his face. Looking at Shui Yuanhao's smug expression, Dugu Bo really wanted to give him a couple of big bean tugs.
At this moment, Dugu Bo's heart was filled with complex emotions.
How to describe it?
He was afraid his brother would suffer, yet also afraid his brother would drive a Land Rover.
"Damn it!" Dugu Bo finally managed to utter two words.
"Alright, old poisoner, you don't need to be like this.
Although I've broken through to the Title Douluo level, I still have a 100,000-year spirit ring!" Shui Yuanhao said sincerely.
Dugu Bo: "?"
Before Dugu Bo could react, spirit rings rose one by one beneath Shui Yuanhao's feet—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red!
The light of the spirit rings gradually intensified, from yellow to red, each color representing different power and levels.
And when the last 100,000-year spirit ring lit up, a crimson light instantly enveloped the entire world, the terrifying pressure even making Dugu Bo feel a chill.
Dugu Bo stared dumbfounded at the 100,000-year soul ring radiating a crimson light.
"This, this is, a 100,000-year soul ring, it really is a 100,000-year soul ring."
Dugu Bo muttered to himself, his eyes glazed over.
A gentle breeze blew by, and Dugu Bo felt utterly desolate.
Of course, Shui Yuanhao, who was standing nearby, thoughtfully sprinkled a large amount of snowflakes on Dugu Bo's face.
"Shui Yuanhao, don't tell me that all of this was done by that kid named Huo Yuhao."
Dugu Bo's gaze was sharp as a knife as he looked at Shui Yuanhao.
Only after receiving a positive answer did Dugu Bo's breathing become rapid.
"I didn't expect that kid to actually have such ability. Could it be that he can really cure the poison in my body and really save Yan Yan!"
Hope ignited in Dugu Bo's heart. He began to believe that perhaps Huo Yuhao could really cure the deadly poison in his body and allow him and Yan Yan to live a normal life again.
At this moment, Dugu Bo revealed an extremely complex expression, his face showing a hint of loneliness, a touch of jealousy, a dash of disbelief, and a surge of excitement…
"Wait, Dugu Bo, why is your face shaped like a fan?
What's wrong?
Are you scared by my 100,000-year soul ring?
It's okay, my wife has one too…"
"Shui Yuanhao, you've really gone too far, you shut the hell up!
No one will think you're mute if you don't speak, just tell me, where is Huo Yuhao?"
Hearing Shui Yuanhao's incessant rambling, Dugu Bo was on the verge of collapse, as if he had returned to the terrifying time decades ago when he was tormented by Shui Yuanhao's mouth.
"Back then, Dugu Bo was driven away by Shui Yuanhao's mouth. Ice Phoenix?
That old guy's martial soul should be an Ice Trumpet!"
"Senior Dugu Bo, I'm here." Huo Yuhao's voice suddenly rang out.
Dugu Bo turned around instantly, his gaze sharp as lightning, meeting Huo Yuhao's deep blue eyes.
"Senior Dugu Bo, now you should be able to trust me, right?
I can completely cure the Jade Phosphorous Serpent King poison in you, and also the poison in your granddaughter Dugu Yan."
Huo Yuhao looked earnestly into Dugu Bo's eyes, his gaze revealing an undeniable sincerity.
After Huo Yuhao's arrival, Shui Yuanhao also shut his mouth. His previously carefree expression became serious, his gaze fixed on Dugu Bo.
To be honest, he also hoped that Huo Yuhao could solve the old poisoner's problems as soon as possible.
Although the two had parted ways before, their brotherly bond had not diminished in the slightest.
"Young friend Huo Yuhao, if you can truly cure the poison in my body and the toxins in Yan Yan's body, I, Dugu Bo, swear on my martial soul that from this day forward, I will wholeheartedly be your protector."
Now that he had truly witnessed Huo Yuhao's power, Dugu Bo put aside his arrogance and spoke to Huo Yuhao with a sincere face.
"Mr. Dugu, then, it's a deal! I've finished dealing with everything here.
Without further ado, we should head to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. I will completely resolve your... martial soul defect there."
Alright!"
Dugu Bo was not one to hesitate. Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, he immediately took Huo Yuhao and soared into the sky, flying swiftly towards the Sunset Forest.
The scenery around them rushed past, and in less than an hour, Dugu Bo brought Huo Yuhao to the very heart of the Sunset Forest.
This was a mysterious and unpredictable area, shrouded in dense poisonous fog. Piercing through the layers of fog, Huo Yuhao immediately spotted a massive spring radiating the power of ice and fire.
This spring seemed to be a wonder of the world, where the forces of ice and fire converged, forming a unique balance—this was the Yin-Yang Spring of Ice and Fire!