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

On the return carriage, Dugu Bo chuckled.

"I never expected that Chrysanthemum Pass would have such a generous side."

Qi Dao smiled slightly, then let out a sigh.

"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo really helped me a lot this time!"

She helped him neutralize the effects of the Qirong Tongtianju medicine and also gifted him a catalog of immortal herbs.

Although Qi Dao could guess that Ju Douluo's overtures to him were mostly related to Xue Qinghe.

Otherwise, why would Chrysanthemum Douluo go to such lengths to help him on their first meeting?

Half a month later, Qi Dao and Dugu Bo returned to Tiandou Academy.

The next day, Qi Dao came to the Crown Prince's residence and told Xue Qinghe about his experience.

When Xue Qinghe learned that Dugu Bo had actually defeated the level 95 Chrysanthemum Douluo, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

Ever since Qi Dao mentioned Dugu Bo last time, Xue Qinghe knew that Dugu Bo was not as simple as he seemed.

But unexpectedly, Dugu Bo's strength was so great that even Chrysanthemum Douluo was no match for him.

It's important to understand that Dugu Bo's most terrifying aspect isn't his one-on-one fighting ability, but rather his intimidating power!

At level 95, Dugu Bo's intimidation power was undoubtedly several levels higher than when he was at level 91.

In Xue Qinghe's view, Dugu Bo's current strategic significance to the continent's landscape is no less than that of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, who is at level 98.

Besides being shocked by Dugu Bo's strength, Xue Qinghe nodded in satisfaction after hearing that Chrysanthemum Douluo had helped Qi Dao digest the immortal herbs in his body.

Chrysanthemum Moon Pass...

That's quite sensible!

Xue Qinghe secretly credited Chrysanthemum Douluo for his contribution, then smiled and looked at Qi Dao, "By the way, A Dao, I haven't asked you what level you are this year yet."

He said this not only because he genuinely wanted to know Qi Dao's improvement over the past year, but also because he wanted to compete with Qi Dao.

It turns out that since Qi Dao returned from absorbing the soul ring last time, he has made time to increase his cultivation efforts.

In just one year, Xue Qinghe's level increased by three and a half levels.

It's important to understand that this is purely about cultivation speed; no other means were used to increase the level.

In the original story, it took Tang Hao a full five years to go from level 50 to level 60.

Although Tang Hao's level increased rapidly in the later stages, the Soul Bone obviously played a large part in the reason.

(I'm a bit confused here. In the original game, it was mentioned that soul bones cannot increase levels, but in the fanfiction world, soul bones can increase levels. Can someone explain why?)

Upon hearing this, Qi Dao smiled and replied, "Level 49, but the bottleneck of level 50 is still quite difficult to break through. I estimate it will take another three months to break through."

At the Soul Master level, he advanced one level in about two and a half months.

However, the bottleneck is quite difficult, and it will take at least four months to break through it.

This trip to the Tianshan Canyon lasted a month. Apart from occasionally chatting with Dugu Bo to relieve boredom, Qi Dao was also very busy on the road.

"Level 49!"

Xue Qinghe cried out in surprise, nearly losing his composure.

He remembered that Qi Dao was only level 44 last year, how come he is level 49 in just one year?

And in another three months, I will be able to break through the level 50 bottleneck?

"Ado, how...how did you do that?!"

Xue Qinghe's gaze toward Qi Dao now held a hint of looking at a monster.

He witnessed firsthand how Qi Dao rose to power step by step.

Several years ago, Qi Dao's cultivation speed was not slow, but there was still a significant gap between him and top geniuses.

But ever since the year before last, Qi Dao has suddenly become unstoppable!

At this moment, even Xue Qinghe couldn't help but feel a little envious.

He couldn't help but ask, "Is the effect of this magical herb really that terrifying?"

He remembered that Qi Dao's cultivation speed became unstoppable after consuming the immortal herb.

Qi Dao laughed and said, "Immortal herbs can transform the body, allowing a person with a level six or seven innate soul master to possess talent comparable to a full innate soul power. If the talent is already top-tier, taking immortal herbs will still have a significant effect, but the amplification will not be as exaggerated."

"Of course, in addition to enhancing talent potential, each immortal herb also has its unique functional characteristics."

"If you take the complementary immortal herbs, it can even help evolve your martial soul."

"The main function of the herb I took was to strengthen my physique and greatly enhance my body's limits."

After listening, Xue Qinghe nodded and said, "I see!"

There was still a hint of envy in his eyes.

Although the immortal herbs could not help him as much as Qi Dao, who wouldn't want to enhance their talent and potential?

But he also knew that the immortal herb was something that could only be encountered by chance.

Even if Dugu Bo still has the immortal herbs, what can I offer him in exchange?

Unless I reveal my identity!

In this way, I might be able to try trading with him using my soul bone.

The Spirit Hall has a long history, and its treasury contains many ten-thousand-year-old spirit bones.

Xue Qinghe was certain that Qi Dao's cultivation speed was now no slower than his own.

This made him a little depressed.

Qi Dao's cultivation progressed quickly, which pleased him greatly.

But this feeling of being surpassed by others also gave him a sense of frustration.

...

A month after Qi Dao returned to the academy, Dugu Yan broke through to level 50.

Dugu Bo then took her to hunt for souls, where she absorbed a 20,000-year soul ring.

For ordinary Soul Masters, the limit for their fifth Soul Ring is between 12,000 and 15,000 years.

It's only because Dugu Yan consumed the Earth Dragon Golden Melon that she dared not absorb a 20,000-year soul ring.

Unfortunately, a mere 20,000-year soul ring was not enough for Dugu Yan to level up further.

Just after Dugu Yan broke through to Soul King, Qi Dao also successfully broke through to level 50 in the third month after returning to the academy.

Qi Daoye and Dugu Bo returned to the Star Dou Great Forest.

They searched for almost half a month in the Star Dou Great Forest before finally finding the 70,000-year-old Dark Gold Bear.

The roar echoed through the forest.

As the saying goes, enemies meeting are bound to be extremely hostile.

From the Dark Gold Bear's perspective, Qi Dao, this human, absorbed the soul rings of two of its children, and now he's come after it again!

This is practically rubbing its dignity on the floor.

However, when its gaze fell upon Dugu Bo beside it, long-forgotten memories once again flooded its mind.

It still remembered how it had been severely injured by this human in no time a year ago.

It took it several months to fully recover from its injuries.

Although this 70,000-year-old dark gold bear wanted nothing more than to rush up and tear Qi Dao and Dugu Bosheng apart, its remaining rationality told it:

escape!

We must escape immediately!

Otherwise, death will be its only fate!

However, it was still puzzled. The weak human had just absorbed the soul ring of its other child less than two years ago, so why was it back again?

Moreover, he himself is a whopping 70,000 years old. If this human absorbs his soul ring, isn't he afraid of being bursting out of his body?

Chao Qidao and Dugu Bo let out a roar, which was the Dark Gold Bear expressing its anger.

Its turning and fleeing was a sign that its reason had suppressed its anger.

However, how could Dugu Bo let it get away?

At level 94, Dugu Bo could easily severely injure it, let alone now.

In less than thirty seconds, the 70,000-year-old dark gold bear was lying in a huge pit, on the verge of death.

Dugu Bo stood beside the massive body of the Dark Gold Bear, raising his eyes to look at the sky.

"Qi Dao, it's your turn to finish him off!"