Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 8: The Prison-Suppressing Divine Beast and Celestial Herbs

[The Second Trial by the Underworld Emperor: In the Netherworld, there are guardian beasts that suppress the underworld. Find the three divine beasts representing Heaven, Earth, and Man, and sign a contract with them to complete the second trial.]

Ning Qiuyang examined the various soul beasts that could serve as prison-suppressing divine beasts, including the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Golden Dragon King, the Silver Dragon King, the Ice and Snow Maiden, and many other soul beasts.

After briefly glancing through the information, Ning Qiuyang regained consciousness and opened her eyes.

"Qiuyang, did you successfully absorb your second soul ring?" Ning Fengzhi asked immediately after he opened his eyes.

"Success."

Ning Qiuyang stretched out his hand, and there were already two soul rings, one yellow and one purple, on the Ten Kings of Hell Tower.

"Good, good! Qiuyang, you really did it! What is your second soul skill? Is it also an attack-type soul skill?"

The purple soul ring on the Ten Kings of Hell Tower flashed, and the world around Ning Qiuyang turned gray.

Something seemed to be moving within the gray fog.

Ning Qiuyang said, "My second soul skill is called Soul Devouring."

The soul skill obtained from the Soul Eater is called Soul Eater, which can also be regarded as a tribute to the contribution of that Soul Eater.

"Soul Devourer? Is this another area-of-effect skill?"

The three Title Douluo were somewhat numb. When did domain skills become so worthless? One more soul ring means one more domain.

Even Dugu Bo and his group, who were titled Douluo, felt a chill run down their spines while inside the Soul Devouring Domain.

This feeling doesn't come from the body, but from the soul.

"Can your soul skill devour a person's soul?"

Ning Qiuyang reached out and summoned something that was wandering in the gray mist. It was something that looked similar to the Soul Devouring Beast.

"As long as you are within my Soul Devouring Domain, your soul will be attacked by the Soul Devouring Beasts within the domain, and they may even devour your soul directly. Ordinary physical defenses cannot withstand this; only mental power can resist the Soul Devouring Beasts' attacks on your soul."

There are very few methods for cultivating mental strength and soul on the Douluo Continent. Mental strength usually only increases as soul power increases and realms are broken through.

Even a Soul Master would find it difficult to block Ning Qiuyang's Soul Devouring Attack using only mental power.

As Ning Qiuyang withdrew his domain, the chilling aura that clung to him like maggots gradually dissipated.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi asked Dugu Bo:

"Elder Dugu, you said this is where you live in seclusion?"

Upon reaching the mountaintop, Ning Fengzhi felt something drawing him from the valley below, something that even his martial spirit could sense.

Dugu Bo said, "This is indeed where I live in seclusion. Sect Master, please come with me."

Dugu Bo has come to terms with things.

After discovering this treasure trove, he regarded it as a precious gem. He knew that the medicinal herbs in the valley were extraordinary, but he couldn't discern their effects and dared not consume them indiscriminately. He could only watch them grow.

Now that Ning Fengzhi and the others have arrived, it's impossible to hide it anymore, so we might as well be generous and invite them to come and see for themselves.

The valley was shrouded in thick fog, and only by going down to the bottom could one see the hidden paradise within.

The first thing that caught Ning Qiuyang's eye was those magical herbs.

Dugu Bo guarded the treasure mountain, but in the end, it all benefited a certain god-king. Not only did the god-king plunder all the most precious immortal herbs, but even after the god-king became a god, he still treated the place as his private property, guarding it tightly and not letting anyone else touch it.

Once he reached the bottom of the valley, Ning Fengzhi's eyes were fixed on the Qiluo tulip.

His martial spirit seemed to be urging him to quickly consume this celestial herb.

"Rongrong, what are your feelings about this flower?"

Ning Rongrong swallowed hard and said honestly, "I really want to eat it."

Ning Fengzhi then asked Dugu Bo, "Mr. Dugu, what is the name of this flower?"

Dugu Bo coughed awkwardly.

"When I arrived here, this flower was already here. It must be a rare treasure of heaven and earth. There may only be one like it in the world, and it probably doesn't even have a name."

Ning Qiuyang thought Dugu Bo's idea was normal, since no one had ever seen the Qiluo Tulip before, so it was true that it had no name. It was strange that Tang San, the God King from another world, could recognize it at a glance.

They're clearly from completely different worlds, so how could they possibly have the same magical herbs?

"Elder Dugu, I have a favor to ask," Ning Fengzhi said.

Dugu Bo saw through Ning Fengzhi's thoughts.

"Sigh, I've been here for many years and I still don't know the uses of these immortal herbs. If the sect leader finds them useful, then take them."

His heart was bleeding as he said this.

However, now that I'm a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I might as well give away a celestial herb whose uses I don't even know.

"Thank you, Elder Dugu. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also has many rare treasures in its treasury. After you return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with us, you can choose whatever you like."

Ning Fengzhi is a man of principle who values ​​reciprocity rather than taking things by force.

Dugu Bo's complexion also improved considerably.

The treasure trove of one of the three upper sects must contain many valuable items, which may not be less valuable than this immortal herb.

Ning Fengzhi called Ning Rongrong to his side.

"Rongrong, you should eat this immortal herb. Based on the feeling from your martial soul, if you eat this immortal herb, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda may very well evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Oh? Then wouldn't it be even more effective for you, Dad, if you took it?"

Ning Fengzhi is now a Soul Saint. After consuming this Qiluo Tulip, he could break through to level 80 at any time and obtain his eighth Soul Ring.

Ning Fengzhi was well aware of this, but he was still willing to give it to Ning Rongrong.

"Listen to your father, quickly go and eat this magical herb."

This was the first time Ning Fengzhi had spoken to Ning Rongrong in a commanding tone, which frightened her. Involuntarily, she obeyed Ning Fengzhi's words and walked to the Qiluo Tulip.

"Wait." Ning Qiuyang called out when he saw Ning Rongrong was about to eat the whole plant.

"You don't need to eat the whole herb; just absorb the essence from the flower's core."

This is what Tang San said. Although he didn't know if eating the whole plant would be harmful, eating only the essence should be fine.

Moreover, if it is uprooted, it may take many years for it to regrow.

It's just about absorbing the essence; it should recover in a few years.

"Qiuyang, how did you know?"

Sure enough, after Ning Qiuyang finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi asked in confusion.

Ning Qiuyang has never left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and there are no related records within the school. How did Ning Qiuyang find out about this?

Ning Qiuyang looked up at the sky.

"To be honest, when I obtained my first spirit ring, I activated the Divine Trial. All this knowledge is contained within the Divine Trial."

"A divine test? No wonder."

Ning Fengzhi knew about the Divine Exam and that the Angelic Martial Soul of the Spirit Hall offered the chance to become a god.

However, he did not expect that Ning Qiuyang would have the potential to become a god as soon as he obtained the soul ring.

Dugu Bo looked at Ning Qiuyang as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

He had initially thought Ning Qiuyang could only help him solve the problem of his family's Jade Scale Snake venom, but it seems this kid's future is much broader than he imagined.

Although Yan'er is seven years older than this boy, the age difference isn't that big. Being older means she's more caring.

Dugu Bo's thoughts kept wandering, wondering if he should also bring Dugu Yan to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, so that they could take advantage of their proximity.

Yes! Let's do it that way.

I'm already an elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, isn't it normal for me to bring my granddaughter along?
(End of this chapter)