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

After hearing this, Dugu Bo's face showed a hint of envy.

"Sixteen years old and forty-fourth grade, that's much better than I was back then."

He broke through to the Title Douluo level at the age of sixty-six and is now seventy-five. If he hadn't been poisoned back then, he would have reached level ninety-four or ninety-five even without taking any immortal herbs.

(Tang is 34 years old, and Dugu Bo is 78 years old. Based on the timeline, Dugu Bo's cultivation talent is greater than that of Sword Douluo.)

But he only broke through level 40 when he was sixteen.

Moreover, Qi Dao's cultivation talent is visibly increasing at an ever-faster pace.

If things continue like this, Dugu Bo dares to guarantee that Tang Hao will definitely lose his title as the youngest Title Douluo on the continent.

The question is whether Qi Dao can surpass the current Pope of the Spirit Hall.

Although it is publicly acknowledged that Tang Hao is the youngest Title Douluo on the mainland, a small number of people know the truth in their hearts.

The youngest titled Douluo on the mainland should actually be Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.

However, the exact time when Bibi Dong became a Title Douluo is unclear.

It is said that she broke through to the Title Douluo level in her thirties, but even Dugu Bo did not know the exact time.

Dugu Bo used to find it hard to believe. How could someone break through to the Title Douluo level in their thirties?

But now that he has witnessed Qi Dao's cultivation speed, he feels that it is not impossible for him to break through to the Title Douluo level at the age of thirty.

Qi Dao stood up from the ground and said with a smile, "I also benefited from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Immortal Grass of the senior. Otherwise, with my cultivation speed, I'm afraid I would still be hovering around level thirty-four or thirty-five."

He knew very well that if his physique hadn't been transformed by the immortal herb, his cultivation speed would only be at the seventh level of the innate realm, and advancing three levels a year would be considered fast.

Dugu Bo chuckled.

"Luck is also a part of strength. Throughout history, which of those powerful figures who shook the world didn't have a bit of luck with them?"

"Take me for example. As my level increased, the backlash from the toxins became more and more severe."

"If I hadn't been lucky enough to discover the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire and used its ice and fire energy to suppress the backlash of the poison, I would probably be dead long ago, let alone break through to the Title Douluo level."

"That's true," Qi Dao said with a smile.

Then Dugu Bo asked curiously, "By the way, what is your fourth soul skill?"

"A fourth soul skill for ten thousand years, its effects must be extraordinary!"

Qi Dao's lips curled up slightly as he unleashed Wushuang.

After absorbing the fourth spirit ring, its appearance did not change much.

But only Qi Dao knew that Wushuang's quality had improved significantly, with both its sharpness and hardness greatly enhanced.

Of course, since Qi Dao absorbed the Dark Gold Bear Soul Ring, the biggest improvement was in hardness!

Qi Dao gripped the Peerless Sword, and with a thought, four soul rings rose from beneath his feet.

As the black soul ring among the four soul rings lit up, a dark golden sword aura immediately shone from the Peerless Sword.

In an instant, a sharp aura emanated from the Peerless Sword.

Qi Dao smiled and introduced, "This is my fourth soul skill, Dark Gold Armor-Piercing Sword Qi."

"An amplification-type soul skill that can increase the hardness and armor penetration of the Peerless Sword by 300% for half an hour."

After speaking, Qi Dao looked at Dugu Bo.

"Senior, would you like to give it a try?"

Dugu Bo's face first showed a look of shock.

Three times the hardness and armor penetration?

Is this still the fourth soul skill?

However, despite his surprise, Dugu Bo was still very interested in Qi Dao's suggestion.

He chuckled and said, "In that case, why don't you give it a try!"

After saying that, he casually waved his hand, and a soul power shield immediately appeared in front of him.

"I am coming!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Dao did not use the Heart Sword state or sword intent enhancement, but simply swung a sword that was nothing out of the ordinary.

But now his physique is extremely strong, not only in terms of endurance, but also in terms of strength, which far surpasses that of a pure strength-type Soul Master.

With a single slash, the blade sliced ​​through the air, producing a sharp, explosive sound.

This sword strike has no technique whatsoever, only one characteristic.

That's powerful!

Clang!

The sword's edge struck the soul power shield in front of Dugu Bo.

Although the shield was not shaken in the slightest by the sword's edge, ripples of soul power spread across its surface.

Qi Dao sheathed his sword and asked, "Senior, how powerful is it?"

Dugu Bo couldn't help but swallow hard.

"You didn't amplify your sword intent just now?"

Qi Dao shook his head.

"It's incredibly powerful!"

Dugu Bo gasped and said, "If that sword of yours had landed on an ordinary Soul King, it would have been enough to split them in two."

Qi Dao stroked his chin.

If a blank slate has such great power, I wonder if it could be used to fight a Soul Saint if it were enhanced with the Heart Sword state and the unity of man and sword.

If the Soul Saint were to activate his Martial Soul True Body, it might be troublesome, but if he didn't, I might actually have a fighting chance.

Thinking of this, Qi Dao couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Did I become this strong without even realizing it?

Dugu Bo clicked his tongue and said, "I feel like I'm witnessing the rise of a true monster!"

As he muttered to himself, he thought to himself, "Yan Yan, Yan Yan, aren't you going to step up your game? Do you really want Grandpa to intervene?"

Dugu Bo didn't want to miss out on such an excellent grandson-in-law.

……

Three days later.

Qi Dao and Dugu Bo returned to Tiandou City.

Not long after he returned to the academy, Dugu Yan came looking for him.

Upon seeing Dugu Yan, Qi Dao smiled and said, "Senior, what brings you here?"

Dugu Yan gave him a coquettish look.

"I heard from Grandpa that you broke through to level 40, so of course I had to come and celebrate with you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed slightly as she recalled Dugu Bo's urging words after returning to the academy.

For a moment, her gaze toward Qi Dao became somewhat unnatural, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.

However, while Dugu Bo's suggestion was tempting, she knew in her heart that Qi Dao was different from others.

His dedication and belief in cultivation were extremely firm. Before he had absolute strength, why would he put his mind on romantic love?

Grandpa doesn't understand Adao at all!

Dugu Yan was well aware of this, so even though she was in love with Qi Dao, she never took the initiative to speak up, but simply enjoyed the feeling of being with Qi Dao.

Let's train together and get stronger together!

She wasn't in a hurry at all.

Because now she and Qi Dao are not a couple, but their relationship is more like that of a couple.

Don't you see, Qi Dao usually only has her as a woman by his side?

Even Lingling only occasionally interacts with Qi Dao when she's by his side.

Qi Dao, unaware of Dugu Yan's rich inner thoughts, chuckled and asked, "How does Senior Sister plan to celebrate for me?"

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, as if she had planned it all out before coming.

She smiled and said, "I recently learned to make a few new pastries; I'll make some for you to try later."

"By the way, do you remember the medicinal wine I brewed with my grandfather's herbs half a year ago? It can not only enhance soul power, but also strengthen the body. Today, I'll let you try it."

"Um…"

"Also, you haven't been to the Great Soul Arena for a long time, you must be itching to get back to fighting, right?"

"I'll practice with you in a bit, but let's make it clear beforehand that you have to go easy on me."

"I heard it all from Grandpa, your current fighting power is like a monster."