Douluo Dalu: Seven Kills

Chapter 631 Medusa and the "Inverted" Version of the Fragrant Silk Fairy Product Combined (Two-in-One)

"Time frozen!?"

Just from the name, this skill sounds pretty awesome!
However, he had never heard of buying it.

While amazed, Dugu Xin still shook his head in confusion. Although the Dugu family's lineage could be considered unbroken, ten thousand years had passed in the past. How could there be any records or memories related to a single soul skill?

"It's not a big deal if I haven't heard of it."

Seeing that he didn't know, Chen Junting waved his hand dismissively and then simply explained the soul skill, "...So, as of now, a poison-type soul skill isn't very useful to you. On the contrary, this skill that can freeze time can give you more room to maneuver. It's just a pity that soul beasts like Medusa are extinct, and haven't been seen for ten thousand years. Even Di Tian and the others don't know if these soul beasts are still alive. Therefore, if you want this soul skill that can be called a divine skill, you can only trace it back to your bloodline."

Having said that, Chen Junting left the choice to Dugu Xin, saying, "Ultimately, it's up to you to decide."

"No need to say more, this is it!"

At that moment, a hint of excitement flashed in Dugu Xin's eyes.

Time-controlling soul skills are extremely rare!

"Well."

Seeing that Dugu Xin had taken his advice, the next step was to condense the soul ring and the soul core. However, having already obtained the poison pill and broken through to level 90, he was practically on par with the current Title Douluo. He didn't need to condense any more. Otherwise, when he was about to break through to the Limit Douluo level, he would have to condense three soul rings, which would undoubtedly make the difficulty skyrocket.

"...So what's your opinion on this?"

"I'll say it again: that goes without saying." A hint of confidence flashed in Dugu Xin's gloomy eyes. "This path of the Three Soul Cores isn't something I'm the first to do. With you and that kid Yuhao leading the way, I undoubtedly have my own insights when it's my turn. If I don't even have the confidence to try, what kind of god am I!"

"Clap clap clap—" ×2
These bold words drew applause from both Chen Junting and Ning Tian. Chen Junting then praised him further:

"Good! That's how a real man should act!"

"So, are you planning to condense the soul core first, or the soul ring first? If it's the soul core, then we'll use the Yin-Yang complementarity method. Although it's very difficult, and your body might not be able to withstand it, don't worry, you'll just suffer a little, you won't die."

The principle of Yin and Yang complementing each other is good, but it is indeed very difficult.

Even the Snow Emperor failed back then.

If Dugu Xin were to come alone, given that his cultivation level is less than level 98, he would undoubtedly die.

But with Chen Junting there, the situation is different.

It's just that the body can't take it.

It's okay, he can be saved, he won't die.

"Let's start with the Soul Core. Anyway, the cultivation level won't increase much after condensing the Soul Ring, so it probably won't be of much use."

Dugu Xin pinched the lines on his palm, held it in his hand, and sat down cross-legged decisively. "Come on, tell me how to condense this soul core. How to use the Yin-Yang complementarity method?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Junting extended his index finger and touched Dugu Xin's brow, sending a stream of spiritual energy into his spiritual sea. The contents recorded therein were the circumstances he encountered while condensing his second soul core, along with the methods he used. In his view, verbal description was always more profound than witnessing it firsthand.

As the image of Chen Junting condensing his second soul core flashed through his mind again and again, time continued to pass second by second until an hour had passed and the sky was gradually approaching dusk. Only then did Dugu Xin slowly open his eyes.

A glint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Chen Junting knew that it was about time.

"Got it?"

Dugu Xin took a deep breath, and after seemingly preparing himself mentally, he nodded sharply, "I understand."

"Then let's begin. We'll protect you."

Having said that, Dugu Xin naturally began condensing his soul core without hesitation. Seeing him begin, Chen Junting also skillfully reached out and made a gesture, and array patterns immediately appeared in the invisible void, forming an array beneath and around Dugu Xin.

Just as he finished doing everything, Ning Tian, ​​who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up and asked the question that had been troubling her, "Brother Junting, what will Xin choose for his second attribute?"

Each soul core is unique.

As an unconventional first soul core, the "Poison Pill" had already evolved into the ultimate poison attribute back then. However, over the years, Ning Tian had never seen Dugu Xin use any attributes other than poison when using soul skills or other methods.

She refrained from asking questions while he was paying attention to the outside world because she saw Dugu Xin looking confident and subtly indicating that he could succeed.

"Of course, it's the spiritual attribute."

Unaware of Ning Tian's thoughts, Chen Junting quickly offered his answer. "In my opinion, when the three-soul-core method was invented, most future Soul Masters who broke through to the Title Douluo level would condense a second Soul Core. However, compared to us now, those who condense a second Soul Core are all Limit Douluo, so the attribute they choose is space. But the space attribute is difficult to master unless you are a Soul Master who specializes in this path; only Super Douluo can do it."

Suddenly, he changed the subject, "But this makes it difficult for future Soul Masters to choose their second Soul Core attribute. After all, very few people have two attributes in their Martial Soul, so the Spirit attribute is the only choice since everyone has Spiritual Power."

Since the topic has come to this, Chen Junting naturally pointed to Dugu Xin and said, "So now Xin is the best example."

It turned out to be the case.

Ning Tian nodded knowingly, having finally understood.

Then, Chen Junting and the other waited there for quite some time. After all, it was about condensing a soul core, especially the most difficult Yin-Yang complementarity method, so it would take some time.

As the primordial energy of heaven and earth continuously gathered and was replenished under the effect of the formation to condense the second soul core, Chen Junting suddenly looked at Ning Tian beside him and said to her:
"Xiao Tian, ​​judging from the situation, it seems you won't need to take action for the time being. However, I need to stay here and keep an eye on things, so I'd like to trouble you to go to the sect's canteen and have them prepare a meal with the highest nutritional value, and make sure there's plenty of it. Because once Xin finishes condensing this second soul core, he'll need to replenish his nutrition quite a bit."

"Okay, I'll go and give the order."

Ning Tian nodded slightly, and then set off personally.

So, Chen Junting was left alone in the courtyard to protect the Dharma. Until Ning Tian returned, nothing major went wrong.

In this way, Dugu Xin's second soul core was almost formed. Even the sect's canteen had already delivered a meal worth tens of millions to his residence, which was full of top-notch treasures.

"It's time to start incorporating the soul core into the body." Seeing that Dugu Xin was about to take the next step, Chen Junting and Ning Tian exchanged a glance, and then almost simultaneously took the corresponding actions.

Ning Tian held the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda in his hand, his eighth soul ring shining, his soul skill ready to be unleashed; Chen Junting used three layers of defense—soul guide shield, formation, and soul power shield—to seal off the three of them.

If Dugu Xin's soul core were to accidentally explode, the consequences would be unimaginable. Of course, even if Chen Junting was confident that this wouldn't happen, he still had to treat it with utmost care. Soon, the soul core entered Dugu Xin's body.

Two halos, one nine-colored and one pure white, simultaneously enveloped Dugu Xin.

This aura naturally emanated from the domains released by Chen Junting and Ning Tian. Clearly, during the four years of divine trials, Ning Tian had also awakened her own unique domain.

Although Chen Junting was delighted by this, he didn't have time to inquire about the purpose of this domain.

As the halos of the two domains spread to Dugu Xin's body, a precious light that enhanced his aura and an incomparably sharp killing intent instantly filled him, keeping him in peak condition.

But before a breath had passed, two completely different types of energy suddenly erupted from Dugu Xin's body!
"Humph--"

The powerful impact caused Dugu Xin to let out a muffled groan.

At this moment, both Chen Junting and Ning Tian could clearly feel that the two terrifying energies were constantly striking Dugu Xin's meridians, as if they were not in their own home, fighting fiercely without any regard for his ability to withstand it.

Under the impact of the two energies, even Dugu Xin, who had taken the Qiankun Creation Pill, could hardly withstand it. Even so, he cleared his mind of all distractions and focused all his strength on enduring the intense pain that felt like a thousand blades were piercing his body. If one ignored his increasingly pale face, it would almost seem as if the pain wasn't actually affecting him.

As time went on, wave after wave of impacts gradually pushed Dugu Xin's body to the brink of collapse. Bright red blood began to seep out from under Dugu Xin's skin, flowing continuously and instantly staining his clothes, the ground beneath him, and even his seven orifices.

The body was shaking violently, and it could topple over at any moment;

The skin is constantly cracking and could break at any moment.

Under such circumstances, his body seemed to have reached a critical point, and Chen Junting seized the opportunity and immediately made his move!
A bright green light instantly entered Dugu Xin's body, and his cracked skin and bleeding from his seven orifices were instantly restored.

If it weren't for the blood on my clothes and the floor silently proving that everything had happened, I would have thought it was a hallucination.

Although Dugu Xin's body had been repaired, the energy surge within him continued. At some point, Chen Junting opened his third eye between his brows, constantly observing Dugu Xin's internal body, seemingly as he faced an extremely critical situation.

"Xiao Tian."

Without much prompting, a stream of light entered Dugu Xin's body, temporarily rendering him invincible.

Although the time was short, it was enough for him to complete a small step.

With continuous repairs and progress, Dugu Xin finally completed the process of accommodating the soul core by noon on the second day.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes!
A considerable spiritual force emanated from it, but it was ignored by Chen Junting and Ning Tian.

"How about it?"

"Great! It couldn't be better!"

Dugu Xin answered Chen Junting as he stood up.

Just after Chen Junting removed his layers of defenses, Ning Tian said to Dugu Xin, "Xin, don't just stand there. You've used up a lot of energy. This is some food prepared for you. Although it's a bit cold, it's enough to replenish what you've lost."

Ning Tian's reminder made Dugu Xin realize the depletion within his body. Even though he had been using life energy to heal his injuries, he had still lost so much blood while accommodating the soul core.

So he immediately began to devour his food. His eating manners were comparable to the unrestrained spirit of Wu Feng.

After Dugu Xin had eaten and drunk his fill and replenished his energy, he began to work on condensing his ninth soul ring.

If you're going to do something, you might as well go all the way.

Chen Junting followed the same approach, transmitting to Dugu Xin the method of tracing bloodlines to form a self-condensing soul ring, as well as the method of inscribing patterns to form a self-condensing soul ring. Next, he combined the two to condense the ninth soul ring.

"Got it?"

"understood."

The same dialogue, the same crisp and efficient response.

The moment Dugu Xin made his move, a transparent ring slowly rose around him. Then, Dugu Xin stretched out his palm and waved it, engraving the "inverted" version of the Fragrant Silk Immortal Pattern onto the ring, preparing it to transform into a Soul Ring.

Seeing this, Dugu Xin once again traced his bloodline.

In the eyes of Chen Junting and Ning Tian, ​​traces recorded by bloodline and heaven and earth kept flashing behind Dugu Xin until they stopped on the phantom of an old man, presumably Dugu Bo.

Immediately afterward, the old man's illusory image vanished. In its place appeared a soul beast with snake hair and a human head and snake body.

"Is this Medusa?"

Ning Tian was slightly surprised to see a soul beast he had never seen before.

"Yes."

Seeing those somewhat empty eyes, Chen Junting said, "It is said that any creature that looks directly into Medusa's eyes will be petrified. I suppose the effect of the soul skill 'Frozen Time' comes from this."

As he spoke, patterns appeared out of nowhere, wrapping around Dugu Xin's ring and intertwining with the previous patterns.

And so, the ring completely transformed into a soul ring, its color constantly changing, becoming more and more terrifying, until it turned bright red, and the patterns began to turn gold.

They only stopped when there were three in total.

At this moment, Dugu Xin's aura transformed into a ten-headed Azure Phosphorous Serpent King behind him, and the two opened their serpent eyes together!
"Om-"

Caught completely off guard by Chen Junting and Ning Tian, ​​an invisible fluctuation of time instantly spread out, and under Dugu Xin's deliberate control, it only enveloped the entire courtyard.

At that moment, it was as if time had stopped, frozen in time.

But as soon as Dugu Xin stood up,

"Click——"

A cracking sound suddenly rang out, and then…

(End of this chapter)