Douluo Dalu: This Soul Master is to Weird

Not long later, seeing that Huo Yun, with the added Fire Sparrow Soul Ring, showed no signs of collapsing, Huo Lie, who had been anxiously watching, finally relaxed.

Although it was known that using Whale Gel could improve a Soul Master's physical quality, Whale Gel was rare, and the Blaze Fire Academy wasn't generous enough to give it out freely to any student. This time, Huo Yun adding a third Soul Ring of over two thousand years was the first case where a Soul Master used Whale Gel to attach an over-limit Soul Ring.

While it was still in the theoretical stage, with no real-world testing, Huo Lie had a bit of worry in his heart.

But now, he was completely reassured. Though the third Soul Ring Huo Yun was attaching was only about six to seven hundred years beyond the usual optimal pairing limit, the over-limit range wasn't too large. However, it still proved that Whale Gel's effects were real and undeniable.

After all, Huo Yun hadn't refined any Soul Bones. If he hadn't used Whale Gel, the upper limit for his third Soul Ring would have been no more than around 1,400 years.

Time passed slowly, and several hours later, Huo Yun's Soul Power surged violently, successfully refining the Fire Sparrow Soul Ring of over two thousand years, officially advancing to a Soul King at the three-ring level.

"Dean, I did it!"

As soon as he woke up, not even taking time to properly experience the changes from his Soul Power breakthrough, Huo Yun couldn't suppress his excitement. Looking at the bright purple third Soul Ring that shone more intensely than those of other Soul Elder in the Academy, he excitedly called out to Huo Lie.

Huo Lie rubbed his chin and nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad! A third Soul Ring over two thousand years. If you continue using it, though a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring is impossible, a nine-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring should still be fine."

Saying this, Huo Lie couldn't help but glance at Mu Yang standing by.

His nephew, not only was his cultivation talent excellent, but his luck was also incredibly good.

Back when he brought the boy to the Sunset Forest to hunt Soul Beasts, they unexpectedly found the profound Extreme Flame Meditation technique, which gave him the opportunity to reach the Nine-Ringed Title Douluo in the future.

Buying some Whale Gel to improve his body had no obvious change in his appearance, but it uncovered the true effect of Whale Gel, which was absurd!

It seemed like all the good fortune in the world was being taken by this kid!

Suddenly, a faint sound of insect chirps and bird calls ceased, and the entire forest fell into silence. A heavy, oppressive feeling rose in the air as though a peerless dangerous creature had suddenly appeared.

Then, a low voice echoed through the ears of Mu Yang and the others: "A nine-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring should still be fine? Could you explain this to me in detail?"

Immediately, the three of them were shocked. They turned toward the source of the voice and saw an old man and a young girl standing not far away in the forest.

The old man wore a gray robe and had a tall, thin figure, resembling a spear. His hair and beard were both dark green, and his eyes shone like green gemstones.

The girl beside him appeared valiant, with deep purple short hair and a pair of green eyes, giving her an otherworldly charm.

'This is… Dugu Bo? No, the Immortal Herb Grandpa?'

Though Mu Yang had never met Dugu Bo, he was certain that the old man, with green hair and a deep aura, was indeed the Imperial Court's guest elder, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

Of course, Mu Yang was more concerned about Dugu Bo's other identity: the Immortal Herb Grandpa.

Dugu Bo: Easily picked!

"Huo Lie from Blaze Fire Academy, greetings, Your Excellency the Poison Douluo!"

As expected, just as Mu Yang confirmed the old man's identity in his mind, Huo Lie respectfully greeted Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo, as one of the famed Title Douluos in the Soul Master world and a guest elder to the imperial family, Huo Lie naturally recognized him.

Immediately afterward, both Mu Yang and Huo Yun also bowed to Dugu Bo.

This bow was out of respect, acknowledging Dugu Bo's position as a powerful Title Douluo.

'Blaze Fire Academy?'

Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow but didn't seem to care much.

To ordinary Soul Masters, the name of Blaze Fire Academy was quite big, and its strength was impressive, but for a Title Douluo, well, it was just Blaze Fire Academy. Even though his own strength as a Title Douluo wasn't the strongest, it certainly wasn't at the bottom.

Of course, Blaze Fire Academy still had some depth, even if the current academy only had an Eight-Ringed Soul Douluo. But that was just the current academy leadership.

As for the former leaders like the previous dean and vice-deans, they weren't "dead," they had just retired due to age.

But Dugu Bo wasn't here to deal with Huo Lie; he just wanted to ask a question.

"If, as you say, it's possible to add a nine-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring without using Soul Bones, and if this method has no side effects, I would owe you a favor."

After thinking for a moment, Dugu Bo said to Huo Lie.

Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan, had just broken through level 30 and had yet to add her third Soul Ring. If Huo Lie's method was truly effective, Dugu Bo would gladly owe him a favor to ensure a brighter future for his granddaughter.

"Well…"

Hearing this, Huo Lie hesitated.

It wasn't that Huo Lie wasn't willing to answer, but he couldn't give a quick answer. He had to make Dugu Bo feel that "this method is very valuable, and unless absolutely unavoidable, I wouldn't tell you."

Dugu Bo, being a bit of a morally gray figure, was in no position to reject. Moreover, since this was the Sunset Forest, a perfect place for killing and silencing people, Huo Lie had no choice but to agree.

Furthermore, once Huo Yun returned to the academy, unless he stopped using his Martial Soul, the over-limit Soul Ring configuration would be impossible to hide, and the true effects of Whale Gel would leak sooner or later.

Since that was the case, there was no harm in telling Dugu Bo now.

Seeing Huo Lie hesitate, Dugu Bo felt pleased rather than annoyed.

Because Dugu Bo understood, Huo Lie wouldn't, and couldn't, refuse him now.

Moreover, Huo Lie's hesitation indicated that the method to add a nine-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring was real and had no side effects, or else Huo Lie would have spoken up immediately.

After a brief hesitation, Huo Lie gritted his teeth and said, "This method really has no side effects. I will tell Your Excellency, but I hope you can keep it confidential for a while."

"No problem! If anyone asks, I will certainly keep the secret."

Dugu Bo agreed without hesitation.

He only had one granddaughter, Dugu Yan, so keeping it a secret from others wasn't a big deal.

Moreover, he could tell that Blaze Fire Academy didn't intend to hide the method for long, otherwise Huo Lie wouldn't have just said "keep it confidential for a while."

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