Douluo Dalu: Ice Snake Martial Spirit, Infinite Evolution

Chapter 248 Elder Xuan: Corpse Explosion Technique

Kong Deming was suspended high in the sky. His short, silver-white hair was now disheveled, like withered grass in the wind, with a few strands of frost hanging down on his equally frost-covered silver eyebrows.

The bright yellow robe had lost its former elegance and grace; the hem of the robe was torn into countless shreds, and the once intact upper body was covered in frost.

The level nine defensive shield and level nine defensive arm armor in his hands had now disappeared.

The only remaining level-nine defensive soul tool was the golden armor on his upper body, but even the golden armor was now in a state of disrepair.

The once gleaming metal surface was now covered with a dense network of cracks, some of which were even dented and deformed. Several armor plates wobbled precariously, as if they would fall at any moment.

"This is... Master Kong?"

Xu Tianran rubbed his eyes and looked up again.

That's right, it's Kong Deming!

But why is Kong Deming in such a sorry state?
"As expected of a soul bone technique with a lifespan of 500,000 years!"

Kong Deming looked at his tattered armor on his upper body, and then at his empty hands.

The level 9 defensive shield and level 9 defensive arm armor were all destroyed in the explosion, leaving no trace.

Even the defensive armor on his upper body was severely damaged, with only remnants remaining. However, the soul guidance array inside was completely destroyed in the explosion and was beyond repair.

A single soul bone skill, a soul bone skill of a level 70 quasi-soul saint, actually required him to use three level 9 defensive soul tools to block it.

Given time, this child will surely succeed...

No, it's not just a matter of time; it's already become a major force!
Kong Deming looked down at Dugu Han, who was recovering his soul power, his eyes filled with shock.

He took a deep breath and quickly flew down.

"Mr. Kong!"

"Mr. Kong!"

The Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire and Xu Tianran immediately stepped forward to inquire about the situation.

"I'm fine!"

Kong Deming waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.

"Mr. Kong!"

Dugu Han also went up.

"Good boy!"

Kong Deming looked at Dugu Han with eyes full of admiration.

He was certain that the explosion just now had killed a level 96 Super Douluo, and even a level 97 Super Douluo would have had a hard time resisting it.

And most importantly, Dugu Han is only a level 70 Quasi-Soul Saint!
But his strength is comparable to that of a Super Douluo!

Super Douluo, not counting those Super Douluo from the Body Sect who have already died, and those from the Holy Spirit Sect who have died, there are no more than fifteen Super Douluo above level 95 on the entire continent right now!

"What a waste of your level nine defensive soul tool!"

Dugu Han noticed the tattered defensive armor on Kong Deming's upper body.

He remembered that Kong Deming also had a defensive shield and a pair of defensive arm guards, both of which were level nine defensive soul tools, but they were also destroyed in the ice explosion, which was truly a pity!

"It's not a pity!"

Kong Deming smiled, not caring at all. He had his own natal soul tool, the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, so he didn't have much need for a level nine defensive soul tool.

The three items he just used were made in the past and were discarded long after he created the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield!

"correct!"

Kong Deming suddenly asked, "Your soul power has already broken through level seventy. Do you have any plans for your seventh soul ring?"

"We already have a plan!"

Dugu Han smiled and nodded.

All he needs to do is leave this place and find somewhere to absorb his divinely bestowed soul ring.

Based on his current physical condition, he can obtain at least a spirit ring that is over 200,000 years old, and it will be the most suitable one for him.

“Xiao Han, I don’t know what your ideal soul beast is, but in the far north, there is an Ice Bear King that is over 200,000 years old, and the Titan Snow Demon King. Both of them are ice-attribute soul beasts, and their age is also very suitable for you.”

The Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire pondered for a moment and said, "If you're not in a hurry, after Elder Ye and the others return, have Elder Kong lead them to hunt down these two soul beasts that are over 200,000 years old!"

"A seventh spirit ring that's over two hundred thousand years old!" Xu Tianran gasped.

He couldn't help but glance at Dugu Han, and then thought it made perfect sense, after all, Dugu Han's fifth and sixth spirit rings were already 100,000-year spirit rings!
With his physical strength, he can definitely withstand a spirit ring that is over 200,000 years old.

"Your uncle is right!"

Kong Deming agreed, saying, "For your seventh spirit ring, you can make do with the two ice bears and the Titan Snow Demon. Choose one of them. When you get your eighth spirit ring, you can absorb the other one. There's also the Ice Emperor, who has already broken through the 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation, which can serve as your ninth spirit ring."

"no, I'm fine!"

Dugu Han immediately refused!
With two divinely bestowed soul rings in hand, he no longer needed to obtain soul rings through soul hunting. Moreover, the soul beasts that Kong Deming was going to hunt for him were Xiao Bai and his companions.

"Master Kong, Uncle!"

"I've already chosen the most suitable spirit ring for me!"

"After I return to Shrek Academy, my teacher will personally take me to hunt souls."

Dugu Han dragged his teacher into the conversation.

Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to reveal too much about the Moon Goddess's inheritance and the divinely bestowed soul ring, even though everyone present was someone he could trust. "Alright, with the Dragon God Douluo taking action, hunting down a soul beast that's over two hundred thousand years old should be a piece of cake."

The Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire and Kong Deming both agreed.

"His Majesty!"

At this moment, a palace attendant quickly walked over.

"What happened?" The emperor of the Sun Moon Empire frowned.

"His Majesty!"

The eunuch reported, "The old man you mentioned has woken up."

"It's Elder Xuan who's awake!"

Ma Xiaotao knew immediately that he was referring to Elder Xuan.

"Let's go over and take a look!"

The Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire led a few people toward the room where Elder Xuan was being housed.

As soon as I reached the door of the room, I heard a series of chaotic noises coming from inside.

As the group entered, they saw two eunuchs holding medicine and trying to persuade Elder Xuan to take it.

Elder Xuan simply sat there blankly, staring at his large hands, his eyes lowered.

Gone! All my level 98 soul power is gone!

The soul core had disappeared from his body using some secret method employed by the Holy Spirit Cult, as if it had never been formed at all.

"I'm... ruined!"

Old Master Xuan stared blankly at his large hand.

It was as if all the energy and spirit of the person had been drained, and he aged decades in an instant, transforming from a once vigorous old man into a decrepit old man.

He looked much older than before Elder Mu obtained the Gold of Life.

Upon seeing this, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

Although Elder Xuan often made mistakes, especially when he led a team to hunt souls in the Star Dou Great Forest and when he led a team to carry out a surveillance mission.

But seeing the once rosy-cheeked old man transformed into his current frail and aged appearance, she still felt a pang of pity.

"Mr. Xuan!"

Ma Xiaotao stepped forward and called out softly.

When Elder Xuan heard the familiar voice, he was startled. He slowly raised his head and saw that it was Ma Xiaotao. He forced a smile and said, "It's Xiaotao!"

"Dugu Han, you're here too!"

He then saw Dugu Han, Kong Deming beside him, and the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.

Elder Xuan glanced at the two strangers, then turned his gaze to Dugu Han and couldn't help but ask, "You rescued me from the Holy Spirit Cult. What happened to the Holy Spirit Cult? What about the others imprisoned there? Were they all rescued as well?"

"They've all been rescued!"

"The Holy Spirit Cult has also been wiped out. Long Xiaoyao, Ye Xishui, and all the evil soul masters within the Holy Spirit Cult have been wiped out, and even their lair has been blown up..."

Dugu Han stepped forward and explained the whole story to Elder Xuan.

Then he introduced the Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire behind him and Kong Deming to Elder Xuan.

"Mr. Xuan!"

The two smiled kindly at Elder Xuan: "We have long heard of Elder Xuan's great name, and now we are finally able to meet you!"

"Thank you!"

Elder Xuan thanked the two of them solemnly.

Although he harbored hostility towards the Sun Moon Empire, Dugu Han had just attributed the credit for his rescue to his uncle in an effort to ease tensions between the Sun Moon Empire and Shrek Academy.

Therefore, Elder Xuan was sincerely grateful to the two of them.

As for the threat from the Sun Moon Empire...

He sensed the emptiness of his soul power and gave a bitter laugh.

What's the point of a useless person worrying about threats?

"He hunted eagles his whole life, only to have his eyes pecked out by one in the end."

"He spent his whole life killing evil spirit masters, but in the end he was captured and taken to the evil spirit masters' stronghold, where all his cultivation was destroyed."

Elder Xuan sighed dejectedly.

Then, he shook his head and asked the crowd, "During the entire process of destroying the Holy Spirit Cult, did you see the Death Messenger, an evil spirit master who could use corpse explosion techniques and cause corpses to explode?"

"Corpse Explosion Technique?"

Upon hearing the name of the skill, Kong Deming subconsciously frowned.

He had never met the Grim Reaper, but the name of the skill Corpse Explosion made him think of Dugu Han's Ice Explosion.

If Corpse Explosion had the terrifying power of Ice Explosion, it would be a huge problem!
Especially when it involves triggering an explosion using corpses, which has many limitations at other times, it is definitely more powerful than Ice Blast in wartime, in environments littered with corpses.

(End of this chapter)