Douluo Continent: The 18-year-old Sword God was exposed by the heavens.

But Dugu Bo simply nodded slowly, and tears finally streamed down his aged face.

A drop of liquid landed on the dark green robe, spreading out as a small wet patch.

"Yes... they are just like us, inheritors of the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor's bloodline, and are cursed from birth."

He slowly raised his hand, pointing towards the sky, his voice hoarse and sorrowful.

He slowly revealed the secret that had been buried for over a decade, word by word.

"Back then, as your parents' cultivation level increased, the backlash from the toxins in their bodies also became more and more severe."

"I know that kind of pain that goes deep into your bones better than anyone else."

"In order to find an antidote for you, they traveled to every corner of the continent, braved countless dangers, and faced death several times."

"Later, they heard that there was an ice lotus in the far north ice plains that might be able to suppress the bloodline poison, so they disregarded their own safety and insisted on going there."

"But the ice lotus grows in the core of the ice plain, protected not only by powerful soul beasts, but also by extreme icy power."

"They were already tormented by the toxins, which greatly reduced their fighting strength, making them no match for the enemy."

"In order to obtain the Ice Lotus, they forcibly overdraw their own soul power, suppress the toxins in their bodies, and fight to the death with the guardian soul beasts."

"Although he finally obtained the Ice Lotus, he was exhausted and his poison completely broke out."

"I couldn't even see you one last time..."

At this point, Dugu Bo's voice choked with emotion, and his whole body trembled slightly.

He will never forget the despair he felt when he received the news.

I can't forget the pain I felt when I saw those two corpses, their faces completely disfigured by the toxins.

He can't forget the way Dugu Yan, who was still young and innocent at the time, hugged his leg and asked him naively, "When are Mom and Dad coming back?"

"I dare not tell you the truth."

Dugu Bo raised his hand and gently stroked the top of Dugu Yan's head, his movements as tender as if he were protecting a fragile treasure.

"I'm afraid you'll be scared, afraid you'll despair, afraid you'll be crushed by this curse like your parents."

"I can only lie to you and say they were killed by soul beasts."

"I just want you to grow up carefree, even if it's only for a short ten years or so, even if that happiness is built on lies."

Dugu Yan leaned against Dugu Bo's chest and cried her heart out.

She was almost overwhelmed by immense grief and despair.

She finally understood the forbearance and hardships her grandfather had endured over the years.

I understand why Grandpa always bore the pain alone.

She understood why her grandfather was always so cautious about her cultivation.

It turns out that she had always lived under the protective umbrella that her grandfather had erected for her with his life.

She, however, knew nothing about it and even often complained that her grandfather was too strict and that her martial spirit was not strong enough.

"Grandpa... I'm sorry..." she choked out, hugging Dugu Bo tightly around the waist.

"I was wrong. I shouldn't have complained about you, I shouldn't have been so immature..."

"Silly child." Dugu Bo gently patted her back, his tone tender and full of heartache.

"It's none of your business, it's all Grandpa's fault."

"It's my fault for not finding an antidote sooner, for not protecting your parents, and for not protecting you."

Just then, the Azure Dragon Martial Soul within Dugu Bo's body trembled slightly.

A warm, purifying power quietly emanated from his body, slowly enveloping Dugu Yan.

He suddenly remembered that the inherited memories bestowed upon him by the Heavenly Curse not only contained the method to lift his own curse.

It also has the ability to completely eradicate the curse of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent King's bloodline.

A flicker of determination and hope flashed in his eyes, which had been heavy with despair.

He gently pushed Dugu Yan away and wiped away her tears with his rough hands.

His tone was extremely solemn, carrying an undeniable authority.

"Yan'er, don't cry, don't be afraid."

"In the past, Grandpa had no choice but to watch your parents pass away and could only barely suppress the toxins in your body."

"But things are different now."

Dugu Yan raised her tear-streaked face, her eyes filled with confusion and uncertainty.

"Grandpa, it's different? Could it be... could it be that you have a way to cure me?"

She couldn't believe it; even her grandfather had been tormented by this curse his whole life, how could there suddenly be a way to cure her?

"Yes! It's definitely possible!"

Dugu Bo nodded emphatically, his eyes gleaming with determination.

The aura of the Azure Dragon Martial Soul slowly surged around Dugu Yan, and the golden soul power, carrying a faint dragon might and purifying power, gently enveloped her.

"The blessing from the heavens not only cured the bloodline backlash poison in Grandpa's body, but also allowed Grandpa's martial soul to evolve into the Azure Scale Dragon, increasing his soul power."

"Furthermore, it gave Grandpa the method to completely eradicate the bloodline curse."

He raised his hand, and a wisp of golden purifying power gathered in his palm.

That power was warm and pure, carrying a reassuring aura.

It gently landed on Dugu Yan's forehead and slowly seeped into her body.

"This ability is not a simple suppression, but rather it starts from the very source of one's bloodline."

"We will completely remove and purify the backlash poison that is lurking deep within your martial spirit and has penetrated your bones, eliminating any future troubles."

Dugu Yan felt a warm power slowly flowing through her meridians.

The stinging sensation that had plagued her for years was relieved almost instantly.

A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes as she cautiously asked.

"Grandpa, then...can I really be cured?"

"The poison in my body has penetrated deep into my bones, and I am only a Soul Venerable, so I have no ability to suppress it."

"Won't...won't it be dangerous?"

She knew perfectly well that her grandfather was a Title Douluo back then, which was why he could forcefully suppress the toxins in his body with his own cultivation.

She was merely a Soul Venerable, with low cultivation, and the poison had already seeped into her bones.

Completely eliminating it would be harder than climbing to heaven; a slight misstep could result in utter annihilation.

Dugu Bo looked at the worry and fear in her eyes, his heart aching, but he still spoke firmly.

"Don't worry, Grandpa won't let anything happen to you."

"Grandpa is now a level 94 Super Douluo, and his martial soul has evolved into the Azure Dragon. His soul power is far stronger than before."

"Moreover, having mastered the method of blood purification, even if your toxins penetrate deep into your bone marrow, Grandpa can completely remove them."

"However, this process will be somewhat painful."

Dugu Bo's tone became serious.

"Removing toxins from the bone marrow is even more painful than scraping the bone to remove poison."

"Furthermore, your cultivation level is relatively low, and your meridians are quite fragile, making it impossible for you to withstand excessively intense soul power impacts."

"Grandpa has to be very careful, peeling away the toxins little by little. This process may take a long time."

"Can you hold on?"

Dugu Yan looked into Dugu Bo's determined eyes and felt the warmth and strength coming from his palm.

The despair in my heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a surge of courage.

She nodded vigorously, wiped away her tears, and her eyes became incredibly determined.

"Grandpa, I can hold on!"

"As long as I can be cured of the poison, as long as I'm no longer tormented by this curse, as long as I can stay by Grandpa's side, I can endure any pain!"

She didn't want to be consumed by toxins like her parents.

I don't want my grandfather to worry about me anymore, and I don't want to let down his efforts and the blessings of heaven.

She wanted to live, to live well, to stay with her grandfather, and to break free from the curse of her bloodline.

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