Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 86 Dugu Bo's Hope: A Visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School

What is God?

According to Chi Ping's understanding, God is the manager and maintainer of the rules.

The rules are absolute, therefore the power of God is also absolute.

Based on the life and ice and fire divine power that Chi Ping has already come into contact with, the power of the gods possesses certain characteristics, which can even reverse the rules and achieve a conceptual "absolute".

At least for now, he seems to be "absolutely".

Chi Ping had previously attempted to dilute a wisp of ice and fire divine power in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye using his infinite soul power, but he had undoubtedly failed.

That's like diluting a piece of iron with water; it's impossible to move it.

……

Chi Ping pointed to the divine mark between his eyebrows and said, "This is proof that I passed the test for the position of the God of Life."

Dugu Bo naturally sensed the special nature of the divine runes, but it wasn't enough to convince him of the existence of gods, and besides, Dugu Bo didn't care much about it. He knew his limits; gods were too distant for him.

"Is 'God' special?" Dugu Bo asked.

Chi Ping nodded. "Special and not special. In my view, gods are beings who wield more power. They are not special in essence, but they are very special in terms of their abilities."

Dugu Bo retorted, "Who understands this?! Give me a straight answer! What can God do?"

"All-powerful," Xue Qinghe stated his understanding.

"Omnipotent..." Dugu Bo pondered these four words carefully, "Is it really that strange?"

Xue Qinghe frowned, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with Dugu Bo's attitude.

Chi Ping said, "Senior Dugu, based on my judgment, there should be something related to the gods inside that Ice-Fire Spring, which is why there are all sorts of supernatural phenomena. I don't know what's inside, but I hope that I can explore it someday if I have the opportunity."

The exploration of God can begin, but for Ikehira to delve deeper is too early.

"Okay!" Dugu Bo agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"Thank you, senior."

"But I have one condition." Dugu Bo stared intently at Chi Ping, "If you agree, I'll even give you that place!"

Chi Ping pondered and felt that it might be related to the "qi deviation" he had previously investigated.

"If I may ask, is it related to your health condition? I was initially drawn to you by your condition."

Dugu Bo's eyes were deep. "Yes and no."

However, Chi Ping shook his head. "Promises are the easiest to tamper with. I won't agree unless you make it clear."

Dugu Bo's anger was barely contained. "You think you can look down on me?"

Chi Ping remained unmoved, quietly holding Xue Qinghe's hand and watching Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo's aura gradually intensified, and the plants in the courtyard were all crushed by this oppressive force.

a long time.

"I need you to cure my granddaughter's martial soul defect," Dugu Bo said reluctantly, suppressing his aura.

The previous encounters have shown that if Chi Ping wants to leave, there's truly nothing he can do. Dugu Yan is about to face the threat of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent's venom, and at least for now, Chi Ping seems to be the only one who can possibly solve the problem.

If even God can't solve this, where else can he seek medical help?

"Who is your granddaughter? What are the defects in her martial spirit?" Chi Ping asked.

Xue Qinghe said, "The Poison Douluo's granddaughter is named Dugu Yan. Chi Ping, you've met her before. She appeared as a member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy at the last All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Her martial soul is the Jade Phosphorous Serpent."

"Hmph!" Dugu Bo snorted coldly, "The Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul accumulates toxins in the body during cultivation. The higher the cultivation level, the stronger the toxins become, and eventually it may even threaten life."

Ikehira understood. "If that's the case, I can help you."

Dugu Bo was overjoyed and eagerly said, "It's a deal! As long as you can solve Yanyan's problem, my villa is yours!"

Chi Ping waved his hand, "I don't need to take advantage of you. If I have the ability, I will help treat your granddaughter. As for the Ice and Fire Spring, I just need to investigate it later."

Dugu Bo gave Chi Ping a deep look.

After exchanging a few more words, Dugu Bo left discreetly, without alerting anyone.

Chi Ping and Xue Qinghe sat facing each other.

The night was hazy, and the lights were reflected in my eyes.

Thinking about his previous experience with soul power, Chi Ping felt somewhat agitated.

The Heaven Dou royal family's martial soul is a swan, so their soul power wouldn't have such strong and domineering light and fire attributes, and their soul power intensity would be even higher than his.

"Who are you?" Chi Ping asked.

Xue Qinghe lowered her eyes and remained silent.

"All this time, have I known you or someone else?"

"It's always been me." Xue Qinghe's voice remained unchanged, but he refused to look up into Chi Ping's eyes.

So he didn't notice that Chi Ping's slightly constricted pupils widened as he spoke.

He wanted to speak but didn't know what to say, and Xue Qinghe also looked at the coffee table in silence.

The two sat there until dawn.

As the first rays of dawn fell upon the two of them, Chi Ping spoke, "I have to go."

Xue Qinghe's heart tightened, and he looked up abruptly, "Will he come back?"

Chi Ping shook his head.

Xue Qinghe felt like his heart was breaking.

"I will travel south, visit Spirit City, and wander throughout Star Luo, spreading mycelium that adjusts the soil's fertility. Finally, I will stay at Shrek Academy to focus on training students."

Chi Ping looked at Xue Qinghe and said, "I don't care about your true identity, and I won't tell anyone about it. As long as you don't cross my line, we can still be friends."

The space shimmered with silver light as Chi Ping left. His belongings were all stored in his storage soul tool, making his departure easy.

After Chi Ping left, Xue Qinghe stayed in the bamboo pavilion for a long time until a servant from the mansion came to report that he had come back to his senses.

But... friends...

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The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect is located 400 miles outside of Tiandou City. It is a castle, and its scale is very large, almost comparable to a small city.

"Haha! Young friend, it's been a long time! You're still as dashing as ever!"

Before he even arrived, laughter drifted in from outside the reception room, suggesting that Chen Xin's cultivation had made significant progress.

A smile appeared on Chi Ping's lips, and the gloom in his heart disappeared.

When Chen Xin and the other two entered the reception room, he cupped his hands and smiled, "Congratulations on your further progress in swordsmanship, senior."

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong entered the reception room. Two of them were happy, while the other was sullen. Chi Ping had never met Gu Rong before, but only this Bone Douluo could stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi.

Chen Xin sensed Chi Ping's cultivation level slightly and said with a smile, "Congratulations!"

The three sat down, and Ning Fengzhi asked, "Xiaoping, where have you been for the past three years? After we parted ways in Wuhun City, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School couldn't find any information about you no matter what they tried."

"I've disguised myself and been traveling around the mainland," Chi Ping said. "By the way, Uncle Ning, are Xiao Ao and Rongrong here?"

His main purpose in visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was to see his old friends, but it seemed that they were all away.

Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly, "They went to Xue Ling Province to travel. After the competition, Rongrong and Xiao Ao spent less time cultivating in the sect and often went out to travel, honing their cultivation and broadening their horizons."

Ning Rongrong and Oscar both possess intuition; unless a Title Douluo is relentlessly pursuing them, they would have sensed ordinary danger long ago and fled. Therefore, Ning Fengzhi wasn't worried about their safety.

Gu Rong snorted coldly, his expression turning even worse.

He treated Ning Rongrong better than his own granddaughter. But after Ning Rongrong got together with Oscar, she was never home. If it weren't for her rapidly advancing cultivation and the happy look on her face every time she returned to the sect, he would have turned against her long ago.

"Senior, what is this...?"

Chen Xin glanced at Gu Rong and said, "You don't need to worry about him. Rongrong isn't home, and the old man is just sulking by himself."

The younger generation needs the older generation to let go as they grow, and he understands this better than Gu Rong.

"Old Swordsman, do you think I don't know that you secretly wipe away tears every time you send Rongrong off?" Gu Rong slammed his fist on the table and stood up angrily.

"You old bones, you need to be taught a lesson, don't you!" Chen Xin narrowed his eyes, as if he was embarrassed and angry because his pretense had been exposed.

"It's still uncertain who will take care of whom!" Gu Rong retorted, unconvinced.

"Outside the mountains?"

"Walk!"

A flash of spatial radiance and sword light, and Chen Xin and Gu Rong vanished.

"Have you two always been so... genuine?"

For a moment, Chi Ping didn't know whether this was a welcome or a dismissal.

Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly and quickly took charge of entertaining Chi Ping, "Xiao Ping, don't mind them, Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu have always been like this."

Chi Ping nodded.

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Xiaoping, what are you planning to do here this time?"

Chi Ping took out several booklets from his storage soul tool. "These are some summaries of my cultivation over the past three years. Please ask Uncle Ning to pass them on to Xiao Ao and Rong Rong."

Ning Fengzhi solemnly accepted it.

"Since Xiao Ao and Rongrong are not here, I will not disturb them any longer," Chi Ping said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Ning Fengzhi quickly reached out to stop him: "So urgent? Xiaoping, can't you stay a couple more days?"

"My travels are still ongoing, so I can't stay any longer. There are still two years left in our five-year agreement, and I hope that when we meet again, I can present my best self."

(End of this chapter)