Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 11 Talent Domain: Ice, Fire, and Poisonous Miasma

When they looked at the college where they had lived for three years again, their gazes had completely changed, filled with awe and curiosity.

This is Beidou Academy, located deep within the Sunset Forest, surrounded by poisonous miasma and ancient soul beasts.

Its veil of mystery seems to be being lifted a little by the release of this list.

Dugu Yan stood a little further away.

They took in the entire conversation and reaction between Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

Although she didn't think as deeply as the two women, she vaguely sensed that this academy was extraordinary.

Azure Phosphorus Serpent Emperor Martial Soul
Is it really possible to make the list?

For the first time, she felt a sense of uncertainty about the martial spirit she had once been so proud of.

On the rocking chair, Lu Xiao, who appeared to be asleep, had a barely perceptible smile curving up at the corner of his mouth.

……

A moment's wait.

For the Soul Masters of Douluo Continent, it felt like an eternity, longer than a month.

The golden canopy in the sky hangs like the Sword of Damocles over everyone's heart.

It brings both a desire for opportunity and a fear and curiosity about the unknown rankings.

When that familiar buzzing sound resounded through the heavens and earth once again, the entire continent held its breath.

Golden light converged, and the solemn voice of Heaven resounded:
[Martial Soul Ranking, 14th Place: Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor (Mutant Version)]

[Holder: Dugu Yan (Beidou Academy)]

[Rating: Top-tier control/powerful attack type beast spirit, tempered and transformed by extreme cold and heat, possessing both ice and fire attributes, with its toxicity undergoing a mutation, resulting in a significant increase in power.]

[Reward: Soul Power level increased by three levels, all Soul Ring age increased by 3,500 years, and the Talent Domain: Ice and Fire Poisonous Miasma]

"The Azure Phosphorous Serpent King? Dugu Yan? Who is that?"

"Never heard of it! Isn't the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul from the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's lineage? Although it's troublesome, it's ranked fourteenth? Higher than the Seven Kill Sword?"

"Wait! The description says it was tempered by extreme cold and heat? Dual attributes of ice and fire? Is this... is this still the Azure Phosphorous Serpent?"

"Dugu Yan... Could she be the granddaughter of Poison Douluo? Has her martial soul evolved?!"

"A reward of a three-level increase in soul power? And a domain too! This... this opportunity is just too incredible!"

Huge discussions have erupted once again across mainland China.

Compared to the well-known martial souls of the past, the "Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor" and its wielder "Dugu Yan" are completely unfamiliar to most people.

However, its ranking is high and its rewards are generous.

This instantly attracted the attention and investigation of countless forces.

……

Qibao Glazed Sect.

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong looked at the sky with astonishment on their faces.

"The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Queen? The granddaughter of that old monster Dugu Bo?"

Gu Rong looked puzzled.

"Although the old poisoner's Azure Phosphorus Serpent King is troublesome, in terms of quality, it's far inferior to your Seven Kill Sword and my Bone Dragon, right? How come it's ranked fourteenth? And it's even one place ahead of you, Old Chen?"

Chen Xin frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with sword intent, and said in a deep voice, "The description of the Heavenly Curtain mentions that it is 'tempered by the power of extreme cold and extreme heat' and has 'dual attributes of ice and fire'."

"It seems that this girl's martial soul has undergone an extraordinary evolution."

"Moreover, its toxicity has mutated, becoming much more potent. Perhaps this is the key to its high ranking."

Ning Fengzhi pondered, "Dugu Yan, I remember there was a rumor three years ago that Poison Douluo's granddaughter also entered the depths of Sunset Forest, and then disappeared without a trace. Could it be..."

He had a vague guess in his mind, but he couldn't confirm it.

The forest shrouded in poisonous miasma seemed all the more mysterious and unpredictable.

……

Beidou Academy, plaza. "It's me! It's me! Fourteenth place!"

"Hahaha!"

Dugu Yan was stunned when she saw her name and martial spirit appear.

She jumped up excitedly, her pretty face full of excitement and ecstasy.

She never expected that her Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul would not only be on the list.

Moreover, its ranking is so high that it even surpasses Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword!
After all, when she saw the ranking of the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, she thought she probably wouldn't make it into the top twenty.

However, thinking about the hardships she endured during the evolution of her martial soul, she felt that all the sacrifices were worthwhile.

She knew that she used the power of ice and fire from the Yin-Yang Well every day to temper her martial soul.

This is the method that her teacher, Li Bai, taught her.

Moreover, Teacher Li Bai would be there to assist her; otherwise, given her small stature, the power of ice and fire was so terrifying that even a little bit of it would likely cause her serious injury.

Fortunately, after a year of trying...

Her martial soul does indeed incorporate the power of ice and fire.

Moreover, its toxicity underwent other changes due to the power of ice and fire.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a huge golden beam of light descended upon her.

Dugu Yan could clearly sense a pure and gentle energy that ignored spatial barriers.

It quietly merged into her body, propelling her soul power level to break through continuously.

Breakthroughs of three levels in succession.

At the same time, it nourishes and transforms her spirit rings and martial spirit origin!
A completely new understanding of the power of ice and fire.

A blurry image of a poisonous miasma-filled area appeared in her mind.

"Dean! Did you see that? My Azure Phosphorous Serpent King is ranked fourteenth!"

Dugu Yan excitedly ran to Lu Xiao's rocking chair and said excitedly.

Lu Xiao lazily opened one eye, glanced at the sky, yawned, and said, "Hmm, I see it. It's so-so."

The two springs in the Yin-Yang Well possess the power of extreme ice and extreme fire, respectively.

For him, imbuing a snake-type martial soul with these two attributes was a piece of cake.

"So-so?"

Ning Rongrong couldn't help but interject, her little face full of disbelief.

"Sister Yan's martial spirit is ranked fourteenth! That's even higher than Grandpa Jian's Seven Kill Sword! And you call that just so-so?"

Zhu Zhuqing also looked at Lu Xiao, her cold and beautiful face filled with inquiry, while a hint of envy flickered in her eyes.

Although her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul is a top-tier agility-based Martial Soul, and she had previously consumed immortal herbs, which greatly enhanced her strength.

However, in terms of martial spirit level, they are indeed inferior to Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong.

Seeing that the other party had received a reward, Zhu Zhuqing made up her mind that she must start cultivating as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if this continues, the gap between the two will inevitably widen significantly.

Lu Xiao stretched and said slowly, "Given the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King's original potential, just making it into the top twenty would be a miracle, but..."

He glanced at Dugu Yan and said, "You're quite lucky, little girl. Or perhaps your grandfather was wise back then. Your martial spirit was immersed in the Yin-Yang Well for so long and received some nourishment from the academy's resources, resulting in a positive mutation."

"The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul possesses both ice and fire attributes, and its toxicity has also undergone a transformation, significantly increasing its potential."

"Ranking it fourteenth is quite reasonable."

He spoke casually, but the information in his words sent a jolt through Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing once again.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan felt even more grateful to Lu Xiao and the academy.

She knew that without her grandfather's foresight back then, and without the resources and environment provided by the academy, she would never have achieved what she has today.

(End of this chapter)