Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

Yu Yuanzhen nodded and said succinctly, "Let's go."

Without another word, he turned and left. Yu Xiaogang hurriedly followed, his steps faltering in his haste.

The father and son left Tiandou City again and hurried towards Sunset Forest.

The closer Yu Xiaogang got to that area with abnormal energy, the faster his heart beat.

He felt his throat was dry and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

He kept praying in his heart that everything would go smoothly, and that he would create miracles.

Passing through the distorted light and pervasive poisonous miasma, the magnificent scene of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, with its interwoven red and blue colors, once again came into view.

Ge Duo was already waiting there. Today she had changed into a dark green long dress, which made her skin look even paler. Her deep green eyes, with their usual languor and a hint of playfulness, watched the two people who had returned.

"Sect Master Yu, right on time." Her voice echoed in the tranquil valley.

"Your Majesty, Ge Duo." Yu Yuanzhen clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his attitude remaining humble. "I dare not delay Your Majesty's time."

His gaze unconsciously swept over the hidden area behind Ge Duo, where the rich life energy and medicinal fragrance moved even this Title Douluo, but he quickly withdrew his gaze.

Ge Duo's gaze fell on Yu Xiaogang, who was trembling slightly with tension and excitement, behind Yu Yuanzhen.

"I have successfully refined the elixir," she said calmly.

These words struck Yu Xiaogang like a thunderclap.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with unbelievable ecstasy, staring intently at Gedo, his breathing instantly becoming extremely heavy.

Yu Yuanzhen's spirits lifted, and he said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your trouble, Your Majesty! I wonder..."

Ge Duo stretched out her hand, and a small jade bottle appeared in her palm at some point.

The jade bottle was semi-transparent, and one could vaguely see a pill the size of a longan, perfectly round, and emitting a faint golden light inside.

"This is the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill." Ge Duo handed the jade bottle to Yu Xiaogang, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air.

"After taking it, you will experience some pain. The medicine will forcefully open up your blocked meridians, a process that feels like scraping your bones and removing your marrow. Whether you can endure it depends on yourself."

Yu Xiaogang practically lunged forward, his hands trembling as he carefully took the jade bottle, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world. He gripped the bottle tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"Thank you so much, Your Majesty! I...I will definitely hold on!" His voice was hoarse and trembling with sobs.

Looking at his son in such a state, Yu Yuanzhen was filled with mixed emotions. He bowed deeply to Ge Duo and said, "Your Majesty's great kindness will never be forgotten!"

Ge Duo waved her hand, seemingly unconcerned about the words of gratitude.

"Let's take it here. I'll keep an eye on things and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang no longer hesitated.

He took a deep breath and then uncorked the jade bottle.

A peculiar medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air; it wasn't strong, but it was invigorating.

Yu Xiaogang poured the golden pill into his palm, glanced at his father who was looking at him with concern, and then at Ge Duo who was expressionless. A resolute look flashed in his eyes.

Then he shoved the pill into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a scorching torrent that rushed straight down the throat.

At first it was just warm, but in the blink of an eye, the heat flow turned into a raging flame, crashing wildly through Yu Xiaogang's narrow and congested meridians.

"Ugh—!"

Yu Xiaogang let out an uncontrollable roar of pain, his whole body suddenly curled up and he knelt on the ground. His body trembled violently, his skin instantly turned red, and veins bulged like dragons, making him look ferocious and terrifying.

Sweat poured from his forehead and neck like a stream, instantly soaking his robes.

The sensation was like countless red-hot steel needles piercing through his body, forcibly tearing apart long-closed passages. The intense pain nearly destroyed his sanity.

Yu Yuanzhen was terrified and subconsciously took a step forward, but was stopped by a look from Ge Duo.

Chapter 154 Breakthrough

“This is an inevitable process.” Gedo’s voice remained flat.

"External forces can only provide the medicinal effect; whether or not it can be broken down and then rebuilt depends on his will."

Yu Xiaogang clenched his teeth so tightly that blood seeped from his gums.

Only one thought remained in his mind: Hold on! He had to hold on!

In order to get rid of the label of "good-for-nothing," to prove himself, and to live up to his father's expectations!

Under the pull and impact of the domineering medicinal power, Yu Xiaogang's soul power also began to surge wildly, following the torrent of medicinal power, repeatedly impacting the solid level 30 bottleneck.

As time passed, Yu Xiaogang's roar gradually became hoarse, but the trembling of his body did not weaken at all.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Yu Yuanzhen was about to speak again, Yu Xiaogang's chaotic breathing suddenly stopped.

Immediately afterwards, a surge of soul power that clearly exceeded the level 29 limit erupted from Yu Xiaogang's body like a flood breaking through a dam.

Although that soul power wasn't particularly strong, and was even pitifully weak for a powerhouse like Yu Yuanzhen, it still meant that Yu Xiaogang had broken through to level 30.

Yu Xiaogang's curled-up body suddenly stretched out, and he threw his head back, letting out a long howl that was a mixture of extreme pain and endless ecstasy.

The redness on his body quickly faded, and the bulging veins slowly subsided. He was still drenched in sweat, but the suffocating pain had disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of ease and lightness.

He, Yu Xiaogang, has broken through!

The bottleneck that had plagued him for most of his life, subjected him to scorn and ridicule, and made him a symbol of worthlessness, was finally broken at this moment.

"It...it's a success?!" Yu Yuanzhen rushed forward and supported his still somewhat exhausted son. His voice trembled with disbelief, and his once stern eyes were now filled with excitement and relief.

Yu Xiaogang breathed heavily, feeling the surging, noticeably stronger, and now completely unhindered soul power within him. Tears welled up instantly, mingling with the sweat and grime on his face, flowing freely.

He gripped his father's arm tightly with his other hand, his nails almost digging into Yu Yuanzhen's flesh, and sobbed uncontrollably, "Father... I broke through... I really broke through! Level 30! I've finally reached level 30!"

Yu Xiaogang was almost incoherent, only repeating the words "breakthrough" and "level 30" over and over again, as if he wanted to shout out all the humiliation, resentment and despair that had accumulated over the past few decades at this moment.

Seeing his son's disheveled yet ecstatic state, Yu Yuanzhen was filled with mixed emotions. He patted his son's shoulder hard, his voice a little hoarse: "Good! Good! It's good that you've broken through!"

Standing to the side, Ge Duo watched this scene of fatherly affection quietly with her dark green eyes. Her face was expressionless, but a faint hint of disdain flashed deep in her eyes.

Yu Xiaogang's appearance at this moment was really not good-looking. He was soaked to the bone, his hair was stuck to his face, and tears and snot were streaming down his face, which made Ge Duo very disgusted.

However, she also knew that Yu Xiaogang's current state was partly due to her influence.

In fact, the medicinal properties of the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill are mild, designed to nourish and unblock the body silently. Although the process may be painful, it is by no means so domineering and violent, like scraping the bone to remove poison.

However, in order to make the effects of this pill seem more immediate and more worthwhile, Gedo deliberately added some unrelated ingredients that could greatly amplify the perception of pain.

The results seem to be quite remarkable.

Not only did Yu Xiaogang himself firmly believe this, but even Yu Yuanzhen, a titled Douluo, would only attribute this painful breakthrough process to his son's poor foundation and stubborn bottleneck, without suspecting the pills.

"How do you feel?" Ge Duo asked casually, interrupting the father and son who were immersed in great joy.

Yu Xiaogang suddenly came to his senses, hurriedly wiped his face haphazardly with his sleeve, struggled to stand up, and bowed deeply to Ge Duo, almost hitting his head on the ground. His voice was hoarse from crying and filled with boundless gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you for your life-saving grace! Xiaogang... Xiaogang will never forget it!"

He felt the real, undeniable level 30 soul power within his body, and the world before him seemed to brighten up.

The gloomy, suffocating future that had once weighed on him now seemed to be bathed in sunlight.

He was no longer that useless person who could never break through level 30! He could finally stand tall and tell everyone that he, Yu Xiaogang, still had a future!

Ge Duo waved her hand casually, not caring about Yu Xiaogang's gratitude; she only cared about the reward that was about to be received.

She turned to Yu Yuanzhen and said, "Since the pill is effective, that's good. Just remember what you promised."

Ge Duo naturally refers to the even more generous rewards that Yu Yuanzhen promised, in addition to the deposit.

Yu Yuanzhen immediately understood and solemnly replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, what I promised you will be delivered within three days!"

Ge Duo nodded and said no more.

For her, the transaction was complete; all that remained was to collect the final payment.

She turned around, her skirt swaying, and walked towards her crystal hut, leaving Yu Yuanzhen and his son beside the mirror of ice and fire.

"Father!" Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Yuanzhen excitedly, eager to share his joy.

"I feel great now! My soul power is flowing more smoothly than ever before! I can finally continue cultivating!"

Looking at the rekindled light in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, Yu Yuanzhen was filled with emotion.

He took out some clean water and a clean cloth and handed them to Yu Xiaogang: "Take care of yourself first, we'll talk about it when we get back. You just broke through, you need to stabilize your realm."

"Yes, Father!" Yu Xiaogang took the items, carefully wiped his face and hands clean, and tidied his disheveled clothes. Although he was still somewhat weak, his spirit was completely different from before.

Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang left Sunset Forest without lingering, retracing their steps.

On the way back, Yu Xiaogang was still in a state of extreme excitement.

He would unconsciously circulate his soul power from time to time, feeling the power flowing freely in his meridians, and the corners of his mouth would involuntarily turn up.

He had even begun to plan in his mind what kind of soul beast he would choose after obtaining his third soul ring, and how he would use his third soul skill to make up for Luo Sanpao's shortcomings.

And how to train Tang San and Cinderella to be even more outstanding, so that the world can see the correctness of his Yu Xiaogang theory!

……

Meanwhile, deep within the Spirit Hall and the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong dismissed all her attendants and stood alone in the spacious and magnificent hall. The glow of the setting sun shone through the stained glass windows, casting dappled shadows on her, but it could not dispel the deep melancholy between her brows.

Chapter 155 Impact

Bibi Dong opened her palm, and the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill, the size of a dragon eye and emitting a faint golden light, lay quietly in her palm.

The pill had a smooth surface with subtle cloud-like patterns and a restrained medicinal fragrance; it was clear at a glance that it was no ordinary product.

She used all the resources she had accumulated over the years and paid a considerable price to have this pill custom-made from Ge Duo.

Bibi Dong stared at the pill for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

That sigh contained so many complex emotions: regret, relief, and a hint of ease that even she herself was unwilling to admit.

Ever since she had Ge Duo refine this elixir, Bibi Dong had been hesitant and struggling.

How can she deliver this pill to her brother Xiaogang?

Was it delivered anonymously through a third party? Or was it bestowed upon him by some respectable reason, in the capacity of the Pope of the Spirit Hall?

Either way, it all seems so awkward and deliberate.

Bibi Dong could even imagine the complex and even resistant expression that Xiao Gang, with his sensitive and proud nature, would show when he received this pill from Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.

Too many things had long since separated them: time, status, and the unhealable scar inflicted by her teacher, Qian Xunji.

Just as Bibi Dong was weighing her options and hadn't yet made up her mind, she received the latest news about Yu Xiaogang through the Spirit Hall's information network that spanned the entire continent.

Yu Xiaogang returned to Tiandou City, and together with his father, Yu Yuanzhen, the sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, they went to Sunset Forest.

The moment Bibi Dong saw this message, she understood.

Her little brother Gang no longer needs this elixir.

Ge Duo. That mysteriously rising, titled Douluo with godlike alchemy skills. Yu Yuanzhen brought Yu Xiaogang to find her; the purpose was self-evident.

As expected, just as Bibi Dong predicted.

Seven days later, the latest news came that Yu Xiaogang had once again entered Sunset Forest with Yu Yuanzhen. When he came out, according to the Spirit Hall subordinates who were monitoring him from afar, "although Yu Xiaogang looked a little disheveled, he was full of joy, and his aura was significantly improved compared to seven days ago, which suggests that he has broken through his bottleneck."

Breakthrough.

Bibi Dong's fingers tightened slightly as she held the pill, then slowly loosened.

She looked at the now useless pill in her palm, a self-deprecating smile playing on her lips.

She spent countless efforts and resources to finally obtain the elixir, but in the end, she didn't even have the chance to give it away.

Perhaps, this is for the best.

Bibi Dong silently put the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill into her storage soul tool.

The cool temperature of the pill traveled through my fingertips and cooled me right up to my heart.

……

The news that Yu Xiaogang had successfully broken through to level 30 was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. Although it did not immediately create a huge wave, the ripples that spread out were enough to attract the attention of some interested people.

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