Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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The experience has been fully used, and Wang Li feels completely refreshed. In the past, he had some reservations, which kept him from acting without restraint.

Now, he's graduated, no one is watching him, and with the concealment provided by his domain, his soul ring configuration—black, black, black, black, red—though terrifying, still appears as yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, not too shocking to the eye.

When the time comes, he plans to claim that he has received the inheritance of the gods, and even if others find out, he can always explain it away.

With five ten-thousand-year soul rings and one hundred-thousand-year soul ring, his body has gained terrifying enhancements, allowing his dantian to contain more soul power.

Now, every day, Wang Li comes to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes to cultivate, absorbing the ice and fire energies to fill his body's needs.

At present, his soul skills are explosively powerful. While they are strong, the energy consumption is high, and they require an enormous amount of soul power to sustain them. Only with vast amounts of soul power can Wang Li use them freely.

The energy from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes is of an extremely high grade. However, for Wang Li, who has consumed the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass, this energy is the most compatible with him.

The ice poison and fire poison, after being absorbed by Wang Li's martial soul, have been concentrated and doubled, becoming potential kill moves for later use.

As for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, the first good news came from Dugu Bo.

Dugu Yan is still refining poison and continuing to refine some herbs. Different herbs require different refining techniques, and the process of creating high-grade poison is naturally more complex.

It has been over a year since Dugu Bo broke through to rank 95. After a year of accumulating soul power, he broke through again.

He has now truly become a peak Titled Douluo at rank 96!

Thanks to Wang Li's rejuvenation, his cultivation speed has returned to that of his youth. After consuming the Earth Dragon Gold Melon, his martial soul absorbed its medicinal effects, undergoing some changes. He now possesses earth attribute energy.

The poison attribute of his Phosphor Serpent Emperor has acquired a second attribute, the earth element. This has greatly enhanced his body's endurance and allowed him to suppress his own toxins more effectively.

By fully refining and integrating the earth attribute energy into his body, Dugu Bo's Phosphor Serpent Emperor has become heavier, with an even greater affinity for the earth.

Not being able to become a dragon soaring in the sky, becoming the serpent king of the earth isn't a bad choice, and Dugu Bo doesn't mind at all.

As long as he stands on the earth, he can continuously draw power, greatly boosting his cultivation and battle capabilities.

It is this constant energy drawn from the earth, compressed by the cyclone and fused into his dantian pearl, that allowed him to break through successfully.

The dantian pearl is a life-linked object created when Dugu Bo broke through to Titled Douluo and the Phosphor Serpent evolved into the Phosphor Serpent Emperor. It is a significant source of his power.

Dugu Bo condensed a cyclone, linking it externally to his dantian and internally to the dantian pearl. As it materialized, absorbing and compressing soul power, the pearl became even more translucent and emerald, exuding a mystical aura.

At the small house outside the valley, Dugu Bo carefully shared his breakthrough experiences with Wang Li and Dugu Yan, offering some advice and expressing his sentiments.

Now that he has broken through to rank 96, he has decisively surpassed his former rivals, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

Dugu Yan said with longing, 

"Congratulations, Grandpa! Actually, when I break through to Titled Douluo in the future, I should also be able to condense a dantian pearl. With nine soul rings, my martial soul will evolve again, and at that time, perhaps my martial soul should be called the Phosphor Dragon Emperor."

Wang Li also responded: 

"Grandpa's Titled Douluo-level strength is why he was able to refine the Earth Dragon Gold Melon's medicinal effect so quickly. As for Yan Yan, she consumed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and the Heartbreaking Red, two complementary immortal herbs. 

"Their medicinal effects won't be fully absorbed that quickly, and they will continue to nourish her martial soul. With future soul rings, her martial soul's potential will further develop, and the Phosphor Serpent will likely evolve into the Phosphor Dragon Emperor, gaining new powers."

Wang Li's assumption was quite reasonable. If the two immortal herbs evolve Dugu Yan's martial soul into a top-tier martial soul, it's certain that more power can be developed. It won't just be about poison consumption—her innate soul ring, like her domain, could potentially give rise to a Phosphor Domain. As for her attributes, why couldn't they evolve into an extreme attribute?

The medicinal effects of the two immortal herbs have not yet been completely refined. As Dugu Yan's strength continues to grow, she will undoubtedly gain new powers.

Dugu Bo strongly agreed: 

"Xiao Li is right. Immortal herbs are truly magical. My strength and potential have already been set, but Yan Yan, your potential surpasses mine. Your future achievements will certainly exceed mine."

"I've reached rank 96, and as I continue to refine the poison in my martial soul, compressing it into the dantian pearl, I should soon break through to rank 97. My poison attribute will reach its peak."

"However, at that point, my potential will likely be exhausted, and further breakthroughs will be almost impossible. But Yan Yan, you still have unlimited potential."

"Once I break through to rank 97, even if I can't find anyone to help, I will definitely help you hunt a 100,000-year soul beast, ensuring that your future breakthroughs go smoothly."

Hearing this, Wang Li spoke to Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan: 

"Actually, there are so many immortal herbs around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. As long as we refine them into medicinal concoctions, they can also be used to boost our strength. Grandpa, we have a treasure trove right at our fingertips. With this opportunity, rank 97 isn't the limit. Perhaps one day we could even break through to rank 98 or 99."

Dugu Yan said confidently: 

"Grandpa, Xiao Li is right. Among the immortal herbs we have, the Sky-Soaring Chrysanthemum and the Water Immortal Jade Skin Bone complement each other. The Qi Luo Golden Tulip and the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid do the same."

"They have complementary medicinal properties. Once we balance them, they could become spirit herbs that enhance cultivation. I've done a lot of research on poisons. In the future, I'll focus more on researching herbs. Once I have enough confidence, I'll be able to start refining spirit herbs."

Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Yan and Wang Li, taking a deep breath. He refrained from saying anything to reject her words. He now understood that his potential would only allow him to cultivate to rank 97, but did that mean he had no hope of reaching rank 99?

However, he soon turned to Wang Li and said: 

"Xiao Li, how's your cultivation going lately? Your martial soul and innate soul power are much weaker than Yan Yan's. Though you're cultivating quickly, once you reach Titled Douluo, it will depend on the potential of your martial soul. You might need these immortal herbs too."

Wang Li waved his hand dismissively: 

"Grandpa, don't worry about me. My martial soul is a mutated one, and it can continue to mutate. Its potential is steadily rising. Even though my strength is growing, my cultivation speed hasn't slowed down—in fact, it's getting faster and faster, almost unbelievably so…"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan became curious, but Wang Li didn't mention that he had already broken through to rank 70. He planned to wait until his meridians and dantian were fully filled before revealing his progress.

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While Wang Li's power increased rapidly during his retreat, major changes were also occurring in Heaven Dou City.

*Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School* 

Ning Fengzhi used the Soul Bone of the Man-faced Demon Spider's left arm to trade for the Illusionary Bone, which wasn't for his own use, but for Ning Rongrong.

In the younger generation, the Spirit Hall had its Golden Generation, all of whom were Soul Kings at a young age.

Yet, even stronger than them were Wang Li, Dugu Yan, and the genius Dugu Bo had nurtured. These were also young Soul Kings.

Looking at this, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was clearly facing a shortage of talent. The Sword Douluo Chen Xin and the Bone Douluo Gu Rong, although still powerful, were getting older.

Ning Fengzhi took Ning Rongrong back and let her absorb the Illusionary Bone. Afterward, he decided to keep her in the sect for cultivation, worried that someone might harm her because of the head soul bone.

As for Shrek Academy, Ning Fengzhi invested in Flender, and Flender took care of Ning Rongrong's graduation formalities.

The original Shrek Seven Devils had gone their separate ways. Xiao Wu had returned to the Star Dou Forest, while Tang San was taken by Tang Hao to a waterfall valley.

After losing the Soul Master Competition, Tang San's negative emotions erupted—despair, weakness, a lack of courage. Tang Hao wanted him to regain everything he had lost, so he had him train with the Haotian Hammer, practicing with the chaotic cloak hammering technique.

Tang San had been forging iron for many years, so he had some foundation. However, this time, he hadn't consumed the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass, nor had he undergone the Ice Fire Refinement. He was relying only on the Xuantian Skill, at most combined with the Eight Spider Lances.

The intensity of Tang San's body wasn't up to the standards of the original story. Now, when fully exerting the Chaotic Cloak Hammering method, he could only strike twenty-seven times. Reaching the peak of this technique would require at least a year of dedicated practice, which was only possible because Tang Hao was offering guidance.

Tang Hao had a clear training plan: 

Within a year, Tang San should master the Chaotic Cloak Hammering method and regain his lost bloodlust and courage. In three years, he should break through to rank 50 soul power and become a Soul King by the age of eighteen. Within five years, he needed to complete the trials in the City of Slaughter and give the Haotian Hammer the Killing God domain.

Tang San, with his twin martial souls, was Tang Hao's hope for vengeance against the Spirit Hall. To solve the problem of the twin martial souls' attached soul rings, the key lay in the City of Slaughter, a place where a legendary, hundred-level Soul Master left their inheritance before ascending.

With Xiao Wu gone and the Shrek Seven Devils now reduced by two, Ning Rongrong graduated, leaving only four members of the Seven Devils.

Oscar was working hard to level up to rank 40. After graduation, he planned to continue pursuing Ning Rongrong at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. However, without immortal herbs, it was uncertain whether he could resolve his lack of combat power.

Ma Hongjun remained addicted to the brothels. The stronger his soul power became, the more uncontrollable his Evil Fire was, leading him down a path where he couldn't escape his own desires. All the subsidies he received as a soul master had been used up. When he reached rank 40 and became a Soul Elder, with no more subsidies and no other income, he would have no choice but to graduate and wander around to earn money to indulge his vices. His potential seemed limited to a Soul King or Soul Emperor at best.

Dai Mubai fell back into his old ways, immersing himself in women. His failures, such as with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing, had at least bought him some carefree years until he was 25. He had no hope of beating Dai Weisi anymore, and he just planned to enjoy life for a few more years.

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, had become more serious in her cultivation, knowing that the threat of death was approaching. As for Dai Mubai, who had once regained some of his will, he had reverted to his old self, and she had no hopes left for him.

She stayed at Shrek Academy, training intensely every day, waiting for her family to send someone, so she would at least have the strength to resist.

As for the Shrek Seven Devils' teacher, Yu Xiaogang, with Tang San gone, he had lost his motivation to teach others. He had once tried to prove his theories and to show that his disciple was the best. Now that Tang San had been taken away by Tang Hao, Yu Xiaogang locked himself in a loft, studying ancient books on body strength and the domain of gods. He was waiting for Tang San's return so he could show everyone how excellent his disciple was.

Indeed, in Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang had become just another freeloader, but Flender and Liu Erlong still allowed him to stay.

However, even Flender and Liu Erlong had begun to argue more often. Flender wanted to establish an elite academy, while Liu Erlong wanted to maintain the focus on the commoners' academy.

Although Shrek Academy had gained some attention from the Soul Master competition, much of the focus was on the bizarre uniforms and various advertisement sponsorships.

Genius soul masters weren't too willing to join Shrek, while the common soul masters were restricted by various requirements and standards imposed by the academy.

Without the financial support from the Heaven Dou Royal Family, the academy was bound to disband sooner or later.

It was a pity for Blue Tyrant Academy, which had opened its doors to commoners and allowed them to train as soul masters.

Given Flender's nature, once he had no new students and the finances dried up, he would start cutting expenses and likely return Shrek Academy to its previous state in Soto City.

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Three months had passed since the events at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

Dugu Yan had finished refining several deadly poisons, including mixtures of various poisons. The potency of these poisons was so high that even Dugu Bo was shocked.

Due to her martial soul's special nature, Dugu Yan didn't dare to consume too much of these poisons at once. While it wouldn't be dangerous, she would experience a drunken state, like being intoxicated, and would need to rest for a long time to detoxify.

Dugu Yan would consume small amounts of the poison and then circulate her cultivation method, using her martial soul's ability to transform these deadly toxins into her own soul power.

In about ten days, Dugu Yan officially broke through to rank 60, becoming a quasi-Soul Emperor at the age of 22.

She shared this joyous news with Dugu Bo and Wang Li, who were naturally thrilled for her.

Meanwhile, Wang Li had been focusing on his cultivation. Inside, his meridians and dantian were filled with a sticky, liquid soul power, resembling mercury. The flow of soul power was like a torrential river, immense and heavy, but not quite on the level of a normal Titled Douluo yet.

However, when it came to the quality of his soul power, there were still issues. Wang Li realized that despite his increasing power, his soul power couldn't fully solidify due to a lack of a binding agent between them.

He believed it was time to hunt the Blue Silver King and become a Soul Saint. Perhaps, by advancing to Blue Silver Emperor, he could find a way to resolve this problem.

(End of chapter)