Douluo: I am the True Master

Du Busi's eyes gleamed with fervor. Since pledging allegiance to Ye Wen, it had been a long time since he'd engaged in such an intense battle. 

"Let's start with a proper greeting!" 

As his words faded, Du Busi suddenly surged forward, transforming into a streak of green light that shot straight toward Ye Xishui. 

"Six Styles Secret Art—Six Kings Poison Dragon Lance!!!" 

As someone who possessed the Body Martial Soul, Du Busi had an innate advantage over ordinary soul masters in mastering the Six Styles. He quickly achieved proficiency and was later taught advanced techniques by Ye Wen. Now, he wanted to test the true power of this move. 

On the surface, Ye Xishui remained calm, but inwardly, she was astonished by the strength of this technique. With her expertise, she could easily tell that this attack had reached the level of a Limit Douluo. She dared not underestimate it even slightly. 

"Eighth Soul Skill—Blood Domain Barrier!" 

Crimson blood surged from beneath Ye Xishui's feet, forming a massive shield in front of her. 

At this moment, the clash of two titans unleashed a powerful surge of soul energy, forcing soul masters miles away to scramble for cover, fearing they'd be blown away by the shockwaves. 

Du Busi frowned slightly. He was quite confident that this technique could shatter a hundred-thousand-year soul skill. Clearly, Ye Xishui wasn't as simple as she appeared. 

But how could Du Busi, specially trained by Ye Wen to counter the Sun Moon Empire's unparalleled forces, only have this much strength? 

"Six Styles Secret Art—Six Kings Poison Dragon Lance·Modified!!! Flowing Explosion Thrust!!!" 

With his waist and legs aligned, Du Busi released the previously fierce Six Kings Poison Dragon Lance in a completely different manner. The attack pierced through the thick defense effortlessly. 

In an instant, the Blood Domain Barrier shattered into pieces! 

"Hahaha! Old hag! Your defense isn't all that great, is it?" 

While taunting, Du Busi suddenly dove downward, intending to finish off Ye Xishui. 

However, Ye Xishui showed no sign of panic over her broken defensive soul skill. Her phoenix-like eyes coldly stared at Du Busi. 

At this moment, Du Busi's instincts screamed at him! 

"Something's amiss!" 

Ye Xishui's second martial soul, the Blood Soul Puppet, was exactly what its name implied—a sinister martial soul capable of controlling both blood and souls. 

Slowly raising her right hand, Ye Xishui made a grasping motion. 

"Die here, Du Busi! 

Ninth Soul Skill—Blood Prison Reaping God!!!" 

In the blink of an eye, the remnants of the shattered Blood Domain Barrier transformed into countless sharp blades that surged toward Du Busi. 

To the untrained eye, this might have seemed like an ordinary ninth soul skill. But Du Busi could see that these blades were not only razor-sharp but also carried a degree of mental attack. Moreover, his Body Martial Soul, enhanced by special soul rings, was particularly sensitive to toxins—and these blades were laced with poison! 

Though Du Busi had high resistance to poisons, he wasn't immune to every kind, especially when faced with unknown toxins from an unfamiliar enemy. 

Trapped mid-air, even though he could fly, Du Busi found himself with nowhere to dodge against the dense barrage of blades. 

This time, Du Busi regretted his rashness. 

But Du Busi was not a man who gave up easily! 

In the original timeline, he had even resorted to self-destruction in his attempt to assassinate Xu Tianran—a testament to his decisiveness and determination. 

"Iron Block·Extreme·Steel!!!

Body Martial Soul Golden-Level Second Awakening!!!" 

Now, Du Busi unleashed his ultimate trump card! 

The sound of clashing metal filled the air, and Ye Xishui frowned slightly—a rare sight. 

"Hard as a steel turtle, but so what?

Blood Dissolution Technique!!!" 

In an instant, the previously dagger-like ninth soul skill lost its sharp form, reverting to something resembling blood before swiftly enveloping Du Busi. 

Soft yet unyielding, as if three feet of steel had turned into silk, the Death God Douluo Ye Xishui was truly terrifying. 

After all, Ye Xishui was an evil soul master. Her soul skills were merely supplements to her true power. What truly made her formidable were the secret techniques she had mastered—and the Blood Dissolution Technique was one of them. 

Though it resembled blood, it was specially refined and could instantly corrode any ordinary soul master it touched, leaving nothing but bones behind! 

Yet, even encased in this thick layer of blood, the brilliant golden light emanating from Du Busi's body could not be concealed. 

"Not dead yet? It seems this old fellow isn't just any ordinary Limit Douluo," Ye Xishui muttered to herself. 

Though Limit Douluos were the pinnacle of existence on the Douluo Continent, Ye Xishui's life experiences meant she held no excessive reverence for such beings. Even those who had just broken through to the Limit Douluo level were only marginally stronger than ordinary soul masters in her eyes. 

The calmness in Ye Xishui's gaze didn't waver in the slightest. Unlike Mu En, who had been beaten half to death, or Long Xiaoyao, who had indulged in love and emotions, Ye Xishui's hatred had never allowed her to slacken over the years. 

Gradually increasing the force in her right hand, Ye Xishui thought, 'If the normal version of the Blood Dissolution Technique can't kill Du Busi, then I'll simply add more power!!!'

But just as Ye Xishui intensified her effort, her expression suddenly changed. She realized that someone was locking onto her with spiritual force. 

And the source of this spiritual force was… 

"Du Busi!?" 

Within the Blood Dissolution Technique's embrace, Du Busi's body began to emit bursts of light in addition to the golden glow, creating a dazzling spectacle. 

With each burst of light, Ye Xishui noticed his aura growing stronger. 

When the final burst emitted a crimson glow identical to the encasing blood, Ye Xishui suddenly realized something. 

"Exploding Rings!" 

For years, the secluded Hao Tian Sect had faded from memory. People had forgotten about the once-greatest sect under heaven and the terrifying secret techniques of the Hao Tian Douluo. 

At this moment, the Blood Dissolution Technique could no longer restrain Du Busi. 

All nine rings exploded, combined with the Golden-Level Second Awakening, and Du Busi emerged from his confinement as if transformed into a god. The overwhelming pressure left even Ye Xishui momentarily breathless. 

"How could this accursed Du Busi's power skyrocket to such an extent?" 

By the time Ye Xishui snapped out of her daze, Du Busi was already upon her. 

Without time to think, Ye Xishui saw the ferocious Du Busi swinging his fist toward her. 

Her mind went blank, and she felt there was no way she could withstand this punch. 

Instinctively, she activated her True Martial Soul Form to shield herself. 

Though Ye Xishui had reached the level of a Limit Douluo, she was still only a demi-god slightly stronger than those who had just broken through to that level. Facing Du Busi, whose strength now rivaled that of a quasi-god at the peak limit, she was sent flying along with her martial soul. 

At this moment, absolute silence reigned. Both the Tian Hun Empire and the Sun Moon Empire were awestruck by Du Busi's terrifying power.

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