Douluo Continent: Naru Sacred Heart, Snow Shines Forever

"Grandpa has emerged from seclusion!"

Hearing a hearty laugh coming from the mountain stream, Dugu Yan exclaimed with delight.

Upon hearing the sound, the two, who were about to enjoy their meal, immediately put down their food and ran towards the source of the noise.

"call out--"

With a gust of wind, an elderly man with white hair and beard appeared in front of the two, causing the running Dugu Yan to bump right into him.

The old man was none other than Dugu Bo, who had just completed condensing his soul core. He smiled and helped his granddaughter, who had rushed into his arms, his tone full of doting affection.

"Yanyan, slow down, don't fall."

"Grandpa, you've finally emerged from seclusion! If I hadn't checked on you every day during your meditation these past six months, I would have thought something terrible had happened to you!"

Chen Jieqi stood to the side, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from Dugu Bo, which suppressed all directions. The golden light of the Naru mark between his brows flickered slightly.

Deep down, he was shocked. This was the power of a Title Douluo. The Soul Power Core Crystal had taken shape, a qualitative leap!

With a joyful smile, he looked at Dugu Bo.

"Congratulations, Grandpa! Your Soul Core has condensed, and your divine skill has been perfected!"

Before Dugu Bo could respond,

Dugu Yan held Dugu Bo tighter, tears streaming down her face and forming glistening droplets.

This inevitably caused Dugu Yan to worry and feel afraid, as she had never been separated from Dugu Bo for so long in her life.

In addition, after his martial soul evolved, he was instilled with Chen Jieqi's concept of "survival of the fittest," so while he wasn't constantly anxious, he was genuinely afraid that something might happen to Dugu Bo.

Although Chen Jieqi's performance cannot be judged by his age, in Dugu Yan's eyes he is still a little kid who cannot bring her enough sense of security.

Now that Dugu Bo has successfully emerged from seclusion and also successfully resolved the flaws in his martial soul, Dugu Yan is overjoyed and cries tears of relief.

Seeing Dugu Yan weeping uncontrollably, Dugu Bo assumed she had suffered some injustice outside and hurriedly comforted her.

"Yanyan, what wronged you?"

Grandpa will make the decision for you right now.

Let those who bullied you experience the agony of being "devoured by a thousand poisons."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but chuckle.

"With your 'prestige', Grandpa,"

"Normally or at school, who dares to bully me? I'm the only one who bullies others."

Before Dugu Bo could ask again,

Dugu Yan then recounted the changes that had occurred to her during this period—her martial soul had evolved from the Azure Scaled Serpent to the Golden One-Horned Flood Dragon, its attribute had changed from poison to earth, and the potential for poisonous ailments had been completely eliminated.

He also explained Chen Jieqi's advice to Dugu Bo in great detail.

Hearing Dugu Yan's tearful words, Dugu Bo's expression kept changing.

From initially glaring angrily, her expression shifted to worry, then relief, then fear...

In the end, it turned into extreme ecstasy, and then a burst of laughter, even louder than before, came from his mouth.

"Hahaha...!!!

My granddaughter is showing signs of becoming a titled lady!

Dugu Yan felt a little embarrassed by Dugu Bo's praise and muttered something under her breath.

"Title Douluo?"

Grandpa thinks too highly of me...

.......

"Grandpa, why don't you rest for a bit and we'll eat first?"

Seeing Dugu Bo still roaring in front of him, Chen Jieqi couldn't help but interrupt him, rubbing his forehead.

"You little rascal!"

Dugu Bo abruptly stopped laughing, waved his hand, and spoke with great delight.

"Let's eat first, then Grandpa will give you a detailed physical examination before we go hunt for spirit rings."

I'll accompany Yanyan back to the academy. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be spending most of my time in Heaven Dou City from now on.

No sooner had Dugu Bo finished speaking than his nose caught the aroma wafting from not far away.

It was the roasted meat that the two of them hadn't had a chance to enjoy earlier, mixed with the unique fragrance of immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she instantly forgot her tears. She grabbed Dugu Bo's arm and ran towards the campfire.

"Grandpa, hurry!"

My little brother Xiaoqi and I grilled some meat, and also made your favorite snake soup!

Chen Jieqi followed behind, watching the backs of the grandfather and grandson, a slight smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

After a hearty meal and drinks.

Dugu Bo first conducted a detailed examination on Dugu Yan. Her soul power was extremely solid, without the slightest sign of weakness.

The original poison attribute of the physical strength was completely changed to earth attribute, and even the hidden dangers in the meridians caused by the poison were completely eliminated.

His physical strength, meridian width, and the richness of his qi and blood are all several times stronger than before. This physique is even stronger than his own back then.

After careful consideration, Dugu Bo decided that the 3000-4000 year period was the safest bet. If a more suitable soul beast was found, the age limit could be relaxed a bit.

"Xiao Qi, do you have anything to add regarding soul beasts?"

Dugu Bo turned to look at Chen Jieqi.

Now Dugu Bo has complete faith in Chen Jieqi's knowledge, after all, who could have the extensive knowledge of a "god inheritor"?

"Grandpa, we've already thought things through for Sister Yanyan. The choice of spirit rings will primarily focus on earth-attribute spirit beasts and sub-dragon species."

Earth-type sub-dragons are the most suitable.

Spiny Earth Dragon

It is a pure Earth-type wyvern, with its body covered in thick, grayish-yellow scales with barbs, and a long tail like a spiked club.

It can draw upon the power of the earth to form earth armor, combining offense and defense.

After acquiring its spirit ring, it is easy to obtain a boost to the martial spirit itself or a base boost to earth attributes, making it the first choice that perfectly matches Sister Yan Yan's Unicorn Golden Dragon martial spirit.

It will allow her to control earth-type attacks more precisely, making her attacks and defenses even more unstoppable.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Belonging to the Earth element and the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, this sub-dragon is as large as a mountain, with thick, gray-black scales and a massive head.

Its physical offense and defense are unparalleled, making it the pinnacle of earth dragons.

After acquiring its soul ring, there is a high probability of obtaining a self-amplification or status-type soul skill, with extremely high growth potential.

Unicorn Dragon

It is also a pure earth-type dragon, with a robust body covered in thick, metallic scales and a single, sharp horn on its head.

Extremely strong and adept at charging, it lacks ranged abilities but dominates its peers in close combat.

After acquiring its spirit ring, there is a chance to obtain a boost to the martial spirit itself, as well as an earth attribute boost or a spirit skill similar to a charge and movement skill.

It is an excellent choice that balances power and mobility.

"According to Sister Yan Yan's development plan, the first choice is still the Spiny Earth Dragon, followed by the Unicorn Dragon or Tyrannosaurus Rex."

The primary consideration should be attribute enhancement, followed by the enhancement provided by the martial soul itself.

Chen Jieqi explained everything in detail.

"Yes, these types are all very suitable for Yan Yan, and we should be able to find them in Sunset Forest. If all else fails, we can go to Star Dou Great Forest."

Dugu Bo stroked his beard and smiled faintly, his eyes overflowing with undisguised approval.

"So, Xiao Qi, what are your plans regarding your own spirit rings?"

After all, you're level 20 now.

"Grandpa, my spirit ring acquisition plan remains the same as before. I chose the scarab beetle as my first spirit ring."

Then for the second spirit ring, either the Light Bird or the Holy Pegasus are good choices.

Chen Jieqi looked up at Dugu Bo, then tilted his head.

"As for the timeframe, choose something around a thousand years; it's safer that way."

"Yes, with your current physique and martial spirit characteristics, there's really no need to be reckless."

Ideally, the lifespan should be within the range of 1200-1800 years, not exceeding 2000 years. This range should allow for stable and undamaged growth.

Dugu Bo nodded to himself, quite satisfied with Chen Jieqi's caution.

"Get a good rest tonight and recharge your energy."

Tomorrow, Grandpa will take you to get spirit rings.

As soon as he finished speaking,

The crackling campfire cast its warm light onto the faces of the three generations of the family...