Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Chapter 48 Self-Strategy: Is He Concerned About Me?

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Heavenly Battle Arena!

"Sword Master!"

"Sword Master!"

The deafening cheers were like a landslide and a tsunami, echoing throughout the sky.

On the central stage, Dugu Yan looked resentful.

"It was supposed to be a two-person competition, but you stole all the limelight by yourself. I didn't feel any sense of accomplishment at all."

Three years later, Dugu Yan still had short purple hair, her face was charming with a touch of heroism, and her eyes were slightly narrow.

Compared to two years ago, her facial features and appearance haven't changed much except that she looks more mature, but her figure is more shapely and she exudes a more mature and sophisticated aura.

Beside him, Qi Dao slowly drew his sword.

At fourteen years old, he is already 1.83 meters tall. He has a slender figure, but he is not the kind of stick figure. Instead, he has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and he is well-proportioned yet full of strength.

He has striking features and a handsome face; his demeanor is more sharp and assertive than it was two years ago.

Hearing Dugu Yan's slightly complaining tone, he chuckled and said, "If you want to show off, then stand up for yourself."

Dugu Yan retorted speechlessly, "How am I supposed to stand up straight? Ever since I broke through to level 30 a year ago, which opponent we've faced in the Great Soul Arena hasn't been at least level 38 or 39?"

"Only a freak like you could fight them to a standstill."

Not everyone is like Qi Dao.

It took Dugu Yan a year to break through to level 33. She could usually handle fighting Soul Masters of level 34 or 35.

However, once she encounters a Soul Master of level 38 or 39, she will be defeated in at most ten or so rounds.

On the contrary, Qi Dao, despite being only level 29, was able to fight on equal terms with his swordsmanship, no matter how many Soul Venerables he encountered.

His unique, self-created soul skill is incredibly insidious.

Once his soul skill is activated, no one below the Soul Master level can withstand a single sword strike from him!

This resulted in the audience only remembering the Sword Master, even though it was the Snake Emperor and Sword Master combination.

Just then, the host announced the start of the competition.

Qi Dao laughed and said, "Alright, senior, hurry up and buff me. My popularity today is partly thanks to you."

ah!"

Having received Qi Dao's approval, Dugu Yan proudly nodded her snow-white chin and snorted, "That's true!"

As she spoke, three spirit rings slowly rose from beneath her feet.

As soon as she thought of it, two of the yellow soul rings lit up.

First Soul Skill, Azure Phosphorus Poison: Used to stimulate the nerves, it can increase the target's attack power and speed by 20%.

Second Soul Skill, Azure Phosphorus Poison: Can eliminate pain and increase the target's defense by 30%.

Although these two soul skills cannot compare to the powerful amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, they are still percentage-based amplifications nonetheless.

After feeling the boost he received, Qi Dao's lips curled up slightly, and at the same time, two spirit rings, one yellow and one purple, rose from beneath his feet.

First Soul Skill: Peerless Sword Body!

A slight increase in strength and soul power, and a 100% increase in personal defense.

After applying three amplifications to himself, Qi Dao turned his gaze to his two opponents on the arena.

Both of them are well-known contestants in the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. They are not only both level 39 Soul Masters, but also a Gold-level team.

In theory, Qi Dao and Dugu Yan are both Purple Gold level teams, so their opponents should also be Purple Gold level teams.

However, they were the only team with the Purple Gold Badge at the Soul Master level, so they had to settle for a Gold-level team to fight against them.

There was no such example in the Grand Soul Arena, but Qi Dao's popularity is too great now, and his participation in a match can bring great benefits to the Grand Soul Arena.

So even if there are no teams, we should still arrange teams for them.

Qi Dao also enjoys fighting against Soul Masters with all sorts of different Martial Souls.

Most importantly, he now receives a substantial appearance fee for each match.

"Alright, I'm going!"

Qi Dao left behind a sentence, then took a step forward, like an arrow released from a bow.

Dugu Yan shook her head. Faced with teams whose level difference was too great, she could only serve as a support Soul Master.

Both opponents were weapon spirit masters; one's spirit was an iron hammer, while the other's spirit, like Qi Dao's, was a sword spirit.

Upon seeing Qi Dao's attack, the two men became serious and released their respective martial spirits.

Those with amplifying soul skills used them immediately.

There was no fear on either of their faces.

Qi Dao is now extremely famous. Losing to him is not shameful, but winning against him will make them famous throughout the Heavenly Battle. Therefore, they can go all out without any psychological pressure.

"Rush!"

The two rushed toward Qi Dao from the left and right.

As for Dugu Yan?

As long as she doesn't get involved, nobody pays any attention to her.

Defeating Qi Dao and making a name for oneself is the most important thing.

Clang!

Qi Dao fought two opponents alone, without activating his Heart Sword state.

Spanning a full ten levels, even with Dugu Yan's boost, Qi Dao still felt immense pressure.

But it was this pressure that caused his adrenaline to surge, allowing him to fully enjoy the thrill of an exhilarating battle.

As weapons clashed violently on the arena, sparks flew and three figures clashed fiercely.

Dugu Yan stood at the edge of the arena, quietly watching the scene before her. Her eyes held not only emotion but also a hint of appreciation and admiration.

Unfortunately, after three years of getting along, this guy is just too clueless about romance.

He never invited me to go shopping, never complimented my clothes, and never noticed my carefully applied makeup.

Because of Qi Dao, Dugu Yan has questioned her own charm more than once!

On the other side, Qi Dao's second spirit ring lit up on the arena, and eighteen flying swords shot out simultaneously, instantly determining the final outcome of the match.

Outside the ring.

Cheers and screams were deafening, once again echoing throughout the Great Soul Arena.

"Go back to the academy directly?"

Outside the Great Battle Arena, Qi Dao looked at Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan said irritably, "Are you in such a hurry to get back to the academy? Anyone who didn't know better would think the academy is your home."

Qi Dao sensed that Dugu Yan was in a bad mood today, so he decided it was best to let her have her way to avoid getting into trouble.

"Okay, so where do you think we should go next?"

Dugu Yan glanced at him speechlessly, then grabbed his arm and said in an unquestionable tone, "Today, forget about your sword practice and come shopping with me."

"Understand?"

Qi Dao thought about it. It had always been Dugu Yan who accompanied him in team competitions. She had no obligation to do so, nor did she have any interest in it.

If I can't even agree to this little thing, what kind of talk is that?

As for sword practice, that can be left for extra practice at night.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qi Dao replied, "Understood!"

Dugu Yan smiled with satisfaction.

This kid isn't entirely a blockhead.

Let's go!

Then Dugu Yan pulled Qi Dao and headed towards the busiest street in Tiandou City.

But Qi Dao asked about something else on the way.

"Senior, I notice your purple hair and green eyes are quite unusual. Is this a hereditary hair color in your family?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a surge of inexplicable joy.

This blockhead actually asked about his own appearance today.

Has this guy finally figured it out?

Thinking of this, she suppressed a hint of excitement and smiled, "No, my grandfather's hair is dark green, not like mine."

"Is that so?"

Qi Dao casually remarked, "Senior, you should know that I enjoy researching martial spirit theories."

"I read in a book a while ago that the toxins released by some poison-attribute beast spirits can backfire on the spirit master as they cultivate, eventually causing irreversible consequences."

"Although the probability of this happening is low, I still think you should ask the elders in your clan first."

"In this way, early detection also allows for early treatment."

Upon hearing this, a look of joy flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes.

"Is he... concerned about me?"

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