Dugu Yan looked at Xu Yang after he put on his glasses and immediately became curious, reaching out to take the glasses off Xu Yang's nose and putting them on herself.
"You~" Xu Yang was momentarily at a loss for words.
"Wow! This single-lens glasses even have a magnifying effect, making distant objects so clear. I can even see the pores on Lingling's face!" Dugu Yan exclaimed, wearing the glasses.
Ye Lingling, who had been showing off her ice cream, was immediately displeased, thinking, "You can be surprised all you want, but why do I have to be your example?!"
Also, as a naturally beautiful girl, how could she possibly have pores?
Ignoring Ye Lingling's angry glare, Dugu Yan continued to explore her surroundings with the glasses. To her, the single-lens glasses made by Xu Yang were just a fun toy; she was thoroughly entertained by looking around.
"Can you give it back now, Dugu Yan?" Xu Yang asked with a hint of helplessness as he watched her excitement.
"Just let me play for a little longer; I'll give it back soon!" Dugu Yan clearly wasn't done yet. She walked to the window to observe the outside environment and occasionally ran over to confirm what she saw in the distance.
Xu Yang shook his head helplessly and took out a book about soul-guiding devices from his storage ring to read.
"Soul Light Rays! Soul Guiding Propeller! Let's make these two first!"
These two types of soul-guiding devices were among the few that could aid in combat; the others were mostly household items like lamps and stoves, which didn't interest him much. He might create those if he had free time.
What intrigued Xu Yang the most in the book was a type of three-stage soul-guiding device similar to an engine. With this device, he could create various means of transportation in Douluo Continent. However, his current soul master level and soul power were insufficient for manufacturing them.
"I'll give this back... Hey Xu Yang, can you help me make one too? I feel like this thing is quite useful!"
Before long, Dugu Yan reluctantly returned the single-lens glasses to Xu Yang and hesitated before speaking again.
"I'll help you make a pair when I have time!"
"Then it's settled!"
Xu Yang stored the single-lens glasses back in his storage ring. Next up was team training, which required everyone's presence. Although it was called training, it essentially involved forming teams for combat practice with different members each time to familiarize themselves with each other's soul skills and build mutual understanding.
Today, his teammate was Dugu Yan, and they would face off against the remaining six members.
"Is everyone ready?!"
"Ready!"
"Then let's begin!"
At Qin Ming's command, both sides activated their martial spirits almost simultaneously and faced off against each other.
"Xu Yang, I may not be your match in a one-on-one fight, but I don't believe that six of us can't defeat you and Dugu Yan!"
Yu Tianheng was surrounded by thunder, with lightning runes flickering on his forehead. His expression was unusually serious. The brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo beside him, as well as Ao Si Luo and Yu Feng, shared similar expressions. Ye Lingling stood behind the five of them, holding up her Nine Hearts Sea Tang flower with an extremely serious demeanor.
After spending some time together, everyone understood how terrifyingly powerful the younger opponent across from them was; even if they were six strong fighters, one careless mistake could lead to their defeat.
"I'll be watching closely!" Xu Yang replied with a smile.
"First Soul Skill: Green Scale Red Poison!"
"Second Soul Skill: Green Scale Blue Poison!"
Dugu Yan unleashed two yellow soul rings as she opened her mouth to spit out red poison towards Xu Yang followed by blue poison. Although her two soul skills were classified as control skills, their auxiliary effects were equally impressive.
The first soul skill—Green Scale Red Poison—also known as Frenzied Poison—stimulated the nervous system of those poisoned, increasing their attack power and speed by 20%.
The second soul skill—Green Scale Blue Poison—was known as Numbing Poison; it eliminated pain sensations in those poisoned and increased their defense by 30%.
As Dugu Yan unleashed her poisons, Xu Yang felt his adrenaline surge; all aspects of his abilities increased. He looked up at Yu Tianheng and the others opposite him, revealing a bloodthirsty smile.
"Second Soul Skill: Split!"
"Spread out! We will attack from all directions; Lingling remember to heal us in time."
Seeing Xu Yang's purple soul ring illuminate beneath him, Yu Tianheng's expression changed dramatically. He quickly called for everyone to scatter while he charged forward first. Gathering his soul power beneath him, he rushed straight toward Xu Yang.
"First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw!"
Yu Tianheng transformed his right hand into a massive claw made of thunder that struck down towards Xu Yang. This was another way to use Thunder Dragon Claw; it served as a ranged attack that not only had incredible speed but also exceeded its close-range power significantly.
The enormous dragon claw tore through the air and reached Xu Yang in an instant.
"Unfortunately, this move won't work on me!"
Xu Yang revealed a hint of disdain as he activated his soul power beneath him and leaped backward while subtly moving his hand. A sun emerged from behind him and directly blocked the Thunder Dragon Claw's path.
"Bang!"
The Thunder Dragon Claw had no effect whatsoever; the violent thunder was instantly shattered by the soul power released from that sun.
"Second Soul Skill: Green Scale Blue Poison!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Dugu Yan opened her mouth wide again and released a large cloud of blue poisonous mist that swept outward. Yu Tianheng and the others quickly began to dodge.
Although Green Scale Blue Poison could numb nerves and increase defense when inhaled in small amounts, large quantities would completely paralyze the body; reactions would slow down or even become immobile altogether.
This is why Dugu Yan was classified as a control-type soul master despite being able to enhance others' states; if one couldn't resist toxins, they would be restricted by her poisonous mist—her control ability was astonishing.
"Second Soul Skill: Blow Away!"
In mid-air, Yu Feng quickly arrived in front of Ye Lingling. His second soul skill activated as massive wings began to flap rapidly behind him, creating a whirlwind that blew back the poisonous mist aimed at them.
"Xu Yang be careful!"
Seeing that the poisonous mist was about to reach Xu Yang, Dugu Yan couldn't help but warn him. Her control over toxins wasn't yet at her grandfather's level; she feared wind-type soul masters most because even a slight mistake could cause her poison mist to blow back at herself.
After all, even poison-type soul masters couldn't be completely immune to their own toxins' attacks.
"Don't worry; poison doesn't affect me!"
Xu Yang's calm voice rang out just as the blue poisonous mist approached him—it began rising upward on its own and avoiding him entirely. Not only that but Dugu Yan sensed that all toxins near Xu Yang were being annihilated by high temperatures and lost their toxicity completely.
(End of Chapter)