Just like Sword Douluo, whose eyes saw nothing but the sword.
His strongest attack wasn't a spirit skill, but his own comprehension of the sword itself. No matter what the enemy did, he had only one strike—one sword that split the world. He was walking the ultimate path of the sword!
To Dugu Feng, every spirit skill existed only to help him comprehend the true essence of poison.
Since awakening his martial soul at six years old, Dugu Feng had practiced his spirit skills thousands of times each day. It was just to touch the source of his martial soul!
One day, he would reach a realm where no enemy could approach him. Because around him would be an unseen, colorless, soundless domain of deathly toxin.And if he ever attacked, it would be the ultimate poison—the most tyrannical venom under heaven. A single drop could wipe out a city, a mountain, a world!
Dugu Feng immersed himself in this vision, shaping his cultivation path for the future.
Two days later, while he comprehending , a silhouette descended through the mist. Old Snake had arrived.
"Young Master! You've succeeded!", The old man's voice trembled with excitement.
The moment he entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's valley, he saw Dugu Feng's glowing ten-thousand-year black spirit ring. Combined with the yellow, purple, and purple rings below it—the sight was dazzling, almost blinding.
A presence full of might and dominance!
Dugu Feng smiled faintly. "I have. What brings you here, Old Snake?"
The old man rubbed his hands, grinning, "The Six Great Families Council is about to begin. It's time to leave!"
Ah, so it was that time again.
Every six years, the six families that controlled the Great Spirit Arena gathered for a major decision meeting.
Six years ago, in that very arena, he had killed Hei Tian, defeated Zhu Zhuqing, and forced both Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun to swallow his Pearl. (T/N : Sounds sus)
Now, it was time to reclaim one of those pearls.
"Then let's go."
He and Old Snake mounted the twin Emerald Dragon Serpents, soaring skyward.
"Six years ago, I was just a Spirit Master," Dugu Feng said lightly. "Now I'm a Spirit Ancestor. But Old Snake, you were a Spirit Sage back then. And six years later, you're still a Spirit Sage."
Old Snake chuckled, "Haha, Young Master, with your talent, I wouldn't be surprised if you surpass me soon! As for me, I'm close to breaking through myself!"
Dugu Feng nodded thoughtfully.
Not just Old Snake even Old Scorpion was likely on the verge of advancement. Both had lingered at the Spirit Sage realm for many years.
Before, their progress was slow as most of their energy went into resisting poison outbreaks.
Now, with Dugu Feng periodically purging their toxins,their cultivation could finally flourish.
And with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's suppression,plus his father's massive haul of medicinal herbs, their breakthroughs to Soul Douluo were all but assured.
During the journey, Dugu Feng gathered news of the continent.
Strangely, all major factions were quiet.
Even Spirit Hall had gone dormant.
"Six years ago," Old Snake said, "was when Bibi Dong solidified her rule as the Pope. That was the start of her expansion—recruiting countless sects, absorbing noble clans, and infiltrating both empires. Now she's probably consolidating that power."
Dugu Feng agreed with a nod.
Spirit Hall was silent, the Clear Sky Clan had sealed its gates, and the rest of the world seemed still.
But he knew better. This calm was temporary!Once Bibi Dong's strength reached its peak, she would strike without hesitation.
There was about a year left until the next Continental Spirit Master Tournament. Five years after that, Bibi Dong would begin the Soul Hunt Campaign.That meant it was ionly six years until the great purge began.
By then… what would become of the Dugu Clan?
If their strength grew too quickly, they might very well become one of Bibi Dong's targets.
That woman was both mad and terrifying in her ambition.
In the end no matter what, strength was the only true security. Those of the Poison Path never cowered before danger...either they advanced, or they perished.
Dugu Feng shook off the thought.
The next day after returning to the clan, the convoy departed again. Their destination? Soto City!
He didn't see Little Snake;the boy had already joined Canghui Academy.
After consuming the Nine-Petal Purple Ganoderma, Little Snake's level had soared from thirty-six to forty-two—a Spirit Ancestor, strong enough to serve as captain material for any team.
Canghui's Seven-in-One Fusion Technique would remain their hidden trump card, while Little Snake would shine as their core member in the tournament.
The convoy moved smoothly, meeting no resistance.
Before half a month had passed, they arrived at the Soto Great Spirit Arena, where the Six Family Council was to be held.
At that very moment—Inside one of the private chambers of the arena, a figure stepped in.
"Father…"
It was Yu Xiaogang.
The man sitting proudly in the main seat was none other than his father—Yu Yuanzhen, Patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
No one in the convoy knew Yu Yuanzhen had arrived beforehand. He had secretly come to Soto City early.
"Xiaogang," Yu Yuanzhen began, his tone calm but heavy,"I've heard your Shrek Team has made quite a name for itself here in the Arena. Among them, that control-type Spirit Master, Thousand-Handed Shura—his martial soul is Blue Silver Grass… and his surname is Tang."
A faint light flashed in his eyes, "Can you tell me now what makes that boy so special?"
Yu Xiaogang's gaze hardened. "Father, don't ask. I won't let anyone harm him."
Yu Yuanzhen smiled faintly. "You're still the same stubborn child… But do you think I can't guess? He's Tang Hao's son, isn't he?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed instantly. "You followed us? The one who attacked Xiao San in the Star Dou Forest—was it you!?"
Yu Yuanzhen froze.
He had never followed the Shrek Team.All he'd done was review the Arena's reports. Reports describing a Blue Silver Grass that was far too strong, its resilience and vitality far beyond ordinary.
If it was Blue Silver Emperor, that would explain everything.
Now, with Yu Xiaogang's reaction, he was certain that Tang San was indeed the child of that soul beast and Tang Hao.
"Xiaogang, is that really how little faith you have in me? Do you think I'd harm your disciple?"
His eyes flared with anger, the force of a patriarch filling the room.
Yu Xiaogang came to his senses, realizing his paranoia.He'd been too fixated on the loss of that external spirit bone and seeing the shadow of that Evil Spirit Master in everyone.
"I'm sorry, Father," he said simply.
Yu Yuanzhen's tone softened.
"You care too much for that boy. Don't tell me his spirit is only Blue Silver Grass. With your vision, you'd never take such a student. And Tang Hao's son's with just Blue Silver Grass as a martial soul?
Could it be… another Twin Spirit?"
His eyes sharpened suddenly as the possibility struck him.