Chapter 10: Victory! Scorch the Poison with Fire, Protect the Body with Cold! Fellow Daoist

"True Phoenix Claw!"

Accompanied by a crisp phoenix cry, the two claws of the True Phoenix Shadow were like two blazing flames, carrying endless might as they headed straight for Dugu Bo.

A flash of gravity crossed Dugu Bo's eyes.

He quickly formed seals with both hands, and his seventh soul ring shone with a blinding light.

"Seventh soul skill, Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor True Body!"

A massive serpent body coiled beneath Dugu Bo's feet, opening its blood-red maw to spray a jet of dark green poisonous mist that rolled toward the True Phoenix Shadow as if it were tangible.

The moment the poisonous mist touched the True Phoenix, it was burned away by the terrifying temperature, turning into wisps of blue smoke that dissipated.

It could be said that the attributes of the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor were completely countered by the True Phoenix Precious Technique.

Dugu Bo's expression shifted slightly; he had not expected that even his martial soul true body could not suppress this boy's True Phoenix Shadow.

If he continued to fight head-on, he would have no chance of winning at all.

"Enough, enough." Dugu Bo sighed at length and retracted his soul ring; the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor shadow dissipated along with it.

He looked at Zhexian, a flash of admiration in his eyes: "Young man, your strength is truly extraordinary. This old man admits defeat."

Prince Xuexing's expression turned extremely ugly; he had not expected things to develop to this point. He had originally thought Dugu Bo could easily suppress this boy, but he never expected him to be forced by the other party to admit defeat.

"Hmph, you lit—" Prince Xuexing had just started to speak when he was interrupted by Dugu Bo: "I can fully vouch for this young friend's strength; he is quite a bit stronger than this old man. Truly a young hero."

Prince Xuexing, standing to the side, had an ashen face; staying any longer would be purely asking for humiliation.

He could only let out a cold snort and turn to leave.

"Oh yeah, Teacher Zhexian won!"

A sudden girl's voice attracted everyone's attention.

Even Zhexian turned his head curiously to find the source of the sound.

He saw Ye Lingling frozen in place, her raised right hand not yet having had the chance to be lowered...

Why is everyone looking at me?

As her closest sister, Dugu Yan walked to Ye Lingling's side with a look of confusion.

"Lingling, why are you so excited today?"

But she, being meticulous, had already guessed something; she just didn't want to expose it.

"That, I..."

Ye Lingling's pretty face turned beet red instantly, and she stammered in explanation: "I'm just happy for Teacher Zhexian."

"How come I hear someone's heartbeat so fast?" Aosiluo placed his hand to his ear, pretending to have heard a sound.

Ye Lingling was so ashamed she wished she could bury her face in her chest.

"Little sister Lingling has started to speak up now, too." Yufeng also began to tease.

Only the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mu scratched their heads, looking completely bewildered.

As the team captain, Yu Tianheng smiled from the heart when he saw the harmonious relationship between his teammates.

At this moment, everyone's gaze focused once again on Zhexian.

But Zhexian did not join their conversation; instead, he walked before Dugu Bo.

"Toxins have entered the marrow, soul power is in disarray, and the medicinal properties are quite mixed... Fellow Daoist, your time is short..."

Upon hearing Zhexian's words, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically, a flash of shock and excitement crossing his eyes.

He knew his own condition well; the backlash of the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor martial soul had long since penetrated his bone marrow. If not for his breakthrough to the Title Douluo realm, he would likely have already died from the backlash of his martial soul's virulent poison.

For these years, he had been searching for a solution, but to no avail. Now, Zhexian had pointed out his hidden ailment in a single sentence, making him feel as if he had seen a glimmer of dawn in the darkness.

"Young friend, you... can you truly see my condition?" Dugu Bo's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of hope.

Zhexian nodded slightly, his expression indifferent: "The toxins within you have long since entered the marrow; that is why I dared not use my full strength just now, could it be?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo was shaken and hurriedly asked: "Does my young friend have a method of salvation?"

Zhexian pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Use fire to scorch the poison, use cold to protect the body, in an Extreme Yin and Yang Land."

"Use fire to scorch the poison, use cold to protect the body..." Dugu Bo repeated these words in a low voice, and light gradually ignited in his eyes.

He suddenly looked up and said urgently: "Young friend, this old man knows of such a place! I wonder if you could..."

Before Dugu Bo could finish his sentence, Zhexian shook his head faintly and said: "Senior, you and I are mere acquaintances; I only reminded you for Dugu Yan's sake. Moreover, this method is extremely dangerous; the slightest carelessness could endanger your life, and I do not have absolute certainty."

Seeing Zhexian refuse, Dugu Bo's heart sank, and just as he was about to persuade him further, Dugu Yan, who was to the side, had already walked forward.

She knelt directly before Zhexian.

"Teacher Zhexian, Grandpa is my only relative; I beg you... please help my grandpa detoxify!"

Dugu Yan looked at Zhexian full of anticipation, her beautiful eyes already brimming with tears, looking heartbreaking.

"Sister Yan!"

Yu Tianheng, Aosiluo, Yufeng, Shi Mo, and Shi Mu all looked at Dugu Yan in disbelief.

Sister Yan was actually disregarding her image to kneel in public and plead...

"Yan'er..."

Seeing Dugu Yan in this state, Dugu Bo felt a pang in his heart as well.

Yu Tianheng also stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said: "Teacher Zhexian, Senior Dugu is Yan'er's only relative; for the sake of us being your students, please lend a hand!"

Ye Lingling also wanted to say something, but thinking of what happened just now, she shyly remained silent.

Although the others did not speak, their gazes were full of expectation; clearly, they also hoped Teacher Zhexian would agree.

The three Committee Members watching from the side all began to plead.

"Your Excellency, the Poison Venerable is a pillar of the Heaven Dou Empire; if he falls, the Heaven Dou Empire will surely fall into chaos."

"Your Excellency, please extend a helping hand!"

"Your Excellency..."

Seeing this scene, Zhexian fell silent.

Dugu Bo's area-of-effect ability was indeed quite good; using him as a chess piece in his own hands would not be bad at all.

Zhexian looked at the crowd, then looked at Dugu Bo, and after pondering for a moment, he finally nodded.

"Seven days from now, find me at the academy."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Good! Good! Seven days from now, this old man will certainly come to welcome you personally, little friend! Furthermore, this old man has collected some Immortal Herbs; if you do not mind, you may take them as compensation."

Zhexian smiled slightly, feeling quite curious about the Immortal Herbs Dugu Bo spoke of.

Do the Immortal Herbs of the Douluo Continent have any connection to the Immortal Dao?

Dugu Bo could not help but laugh out loud, his gratitude toward Zhexian overflowing and plain to see.

Meanwhile, Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, and the others standing to the side also revealed joyful smiles.

And if one had to say who was the happiest, it was certainly Dugu Yan.

Ye Lingling secretly glanced at Zhexian from the side, a flush appearing on her face as she thought to herself, "Teacher Zhexian is truly a good person..."

PS: The author has been typing since returning from work and finishing dinner. Four thousand words have been presented today, and I will continue typing to prepare two chapters for the midnight update! Thank you for your support!

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