Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 47 Reunion with Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi's Sorrow, Little Angel Makes a Great Contribution

Heavenly Dou Royal Academy

The golden rays of the setting sun shone through the glazed tiles of the Tiandou Royal Academy, weaving dappled light and shadow on the bluestone path.

Lin Yao had just finished absorbing his third soul ring, and the soul power fluctuations brought by the soul ring had not yet completely subsided. The aura of the Earth-Splitting Tiger from the Soul Hunting event still seemed to linger on his fingertips.

However, he was preoccupied with the matter of the immortal herb, which was crucial to the strength improvement of the person he cared about, so he hurriedly bid farewell to Chen Xin.

As they parted, the longsword in Chen Xin's hand was still reflecting the sunset. A hint of approval flashed in Sword Douluo's eyes, but he said nothing more, only nodding slightly in tacit approval of his departure.

Lin Yao's figure walked through the tree-lined path of the academy, the plane tree leaves along the roadside rustling softly in the evening breeze.

His steps were quick yet steady, each step carrying the restrained soul power of a Soul Master.

The passing students only felt a gentle breeze, but they did not realize that this seemingly young boy already possessed the strength of a Heavenly Battle level.

Lin Yao's destination was clear: the residence where Dugu Yan cultivated, the small courtyard located on the west side of the academy, half-hidden by vines.

Before even reaching the courtyard gate, Lin Yao keenly sensed two familiar fluctuations of soul power.

One of the gentle yet lingering forces was Ye Lengleng's Nine Heart Begonia power, which was being released continuously, clearly indicating that she was fully activating her soul skill.

The other one, carrying a hint of disorder and weakness, belonged to Dugu Yan. Its soul power also contained a faint, almost imperceptible, sweet-smelling odor, like a sign of a poison backlash.

Lin Yao's heart sank suddenly, and he subconsciously quickened his pace, even creating a slight gust of air.

As he pushed the door open, it creaked softly, and the scene inside the courtyard instantly came into view.

On the stone table in the courtyard, there was still some tea that Dugu Yan hadn't finished drinking. Water droplets clung to the rim of the cup, indicating that her cultivation had been abruptly interrupted.

Ye Lengleng stood beside the stone table, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, her face as pale as paper. Her hands were forming a seal, and the yellow soul ring of the Nine Heart Begonia slowly rotated beneath her feet. Strands of shimmering white soul power, like silk threads, wrapped around Dugu Yan's body.

Dugu Yan leaned against the stone bench, her long hair disheveled and scattered over her shoulders. Her once rosy cheeks were now bloodless, and her lips were bluish-purple.

Her right hand gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. On the ground, there was still a trace of blood, dark and bloody, with a faint green tinge around the edges—the color of the venom of the Azure Phosphorus Snake.

Her chest rose and fell slightly, each breath accompanied by a subtle tremor, clearly indicating that she was enduring the excruciating pain of the toxin's backlash.

Lin Yao saw through the crux of the problem at a glance.

The Azure Phosphorus Serpent venom in Dugu Yan's body had no container to contain it, so she had to endure it all by herself. In order to catch up with her own progress, she has been cultivating more and more diligently, even far exceeding the progress in the original work.

This eagerness for quick success ultimately pushed the body to its limits, giving the toxins a chance to cause a backlash.

If Ye Lengleng hadn't intervened in time to maintain the soul skill, Dugu Yan would probably have already fallen into a coma. At that time, the toxins would have invaded her meridians, affecting her foundation and leaving behind a chronic illness that would be increasingly difficult to resolve later on.

Looking at the scene before him, Lin Yao recalled the promise he made to Dugu Yan half a year ago, and a sense of guilt welled up in his heart.

He promised to help her solve the poison problem as soon as possible, but because he wanted to be more confident after breaking through to the Soul Master level, he delayed for half a year.

Seeing Dugu Yan in danger due to her hasty cultivation, he felt even more guilty and immediately stepped forward, his voice gentle: "Sister Lingling, I'm here for you. You just need to withdraw your soul skill and rest."

Upon hearing the sound, Ye Lengling looked up abruptly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes before being replaced by confusion.

Her soul power was mostly depleted, and her hands, which were maintaining her soul skills, were trembling slightly. Hearing Lin Yao's words, she was still somewhat worried about this sudden event: "Xiao Yao, you're back? Quickly go find the teacher and have them contact a healing-type soul master at the Soul Saint level, or go and invite Senior Dugu. Yan Yan, she—"

Before she could finish speaking, Ye Lengleng froze.

She clearly felt a stronger yet equally gentle soul force emanating from Lin Yao's body.

That was the fluctuation of a Soul Venerable.

Her small mouth opened slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief, and even the soul power that sustained her soul skill almost stopped.

As she watched Lin Yao's figure disappear, she couldn't help but murmur to herself, "Soul Master? It's only been two days, and he's already broken through to Soul Master? He should only be seven years old this year!"

Ye Lingleng was no stranger to geniuses, but even as a disciple of Sword Douluo, with the guidance of a Title Douluo, he shouldn't be this extraordinary.

She thought of the renowned geniuses on the mainland, none of whom could compare to her.

It's important to know that reaching the Soul Master level is no easy feat. For example, the theoretical master from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan spent half his life stuck at this level.

Therefore, Lin Yao's breakthrough speed was as easy as eating and drinking, making this equally talented girl feel somewhat inferior.

Lin Yao ignored Ye Lingleng's shock and walked straight to Dugu Yan, sitting down cross-legged.

Raising his hand, he summoned his martial spirit, and the Star Sword instantly appeared in his hand. The sword blade shimmered with silver, green, red, and yellow light, corresponding to the four powers of stars, wood, fire, and earth, respectively.

With a slight twitch of his fingertips, the power of the three elements—wood, fire, and earth—separated from the sword and transformed into three gentle streams of air that swirled in his palm.

These three elemental forces are not aggressive at all; on the contrary, they carry a gentle vitality.

Wood element nourishes the meridians, fire element gently dispels cold, and earth element stabilizes the soul power.

Lin Yao mobilized his condensed soul power and slowly injected these three forces into Dugu Yan's body.

His movements were extremely gentle, as if afraid of aggravating Dugu Yan's injuries. His control of his soul power was precise to the last detail, like spring rain nourishing Dugu Yan's damaged meridians and suppressing the restless venom of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent.

Although the Star Sword's three elemental powers are inferior to the Nine Heart Begonia in terms of pure healing effects, it is superior in that it is gentle and comprehensive. It can suppress toxins and regulate the body without requiring Dugu Yan to experience the painful cycle of destruction and repair.

At this moment, Lin Yao was already a level 34 Soul Master, with incredibly pure and profound soul power.

The continuous flow of the three elemental forces gradually relaxed Dugu Yan's tense body, and the pain on her face was also relieved.

Ye Lingling was even more shocked as she watched this scene.

She could clearly feel that Lin Yao's elemental power not only suppressed the toxins, but was also slowly repairing Dugu Yan's damaged meridians, with effects far exceeding her expectations.

She withdrew the soul power of the Nine-Heart Begonia, sat wearily on the stone bench, but still stared intently at Lin Yao, her eyes full of curiosity and admiration.

This top-tier sword spirit, renowned for its offensive capabilities at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and held by Lin Yao, surprisingly also possesses such healing abilities.

Dugu Yan's consciousness gradually cleared in a hazy state.

She first felt a gentle warmth emanating from her body, which dispelled the intense pain caused by the toxins and relaxed her tense nerves.

She slowly opened her eyes, and what came into view was Lin Yao's focused profile.

The boy's brows furrowed slightly, his eyes serious, and the Star Sword in his hand emitted a soft light, making his face exceptionally clear.

Ye Lengleng, who was standing next to her, was looking at her with concern. He noticed that she had woken up from her coma and had a relieved smile on her face.

"Cold and Cold — Little —"

Dugu Yan's voice was still a little weak, but she could speak clearly.

She moved her fingers, trying to prop herself up. Lin Yao immediately noticed her movement and said softly, "Don't rush, rest a little longer. The poison hasn't been completely suppressed yet."

Dugu Yan obediently lay down, feeling the gentle power flowing continuously within her body, and a warm current rose in her heart.

She looked at the two people in front of her, a faint smile appearing on her pale face. Her voice was soft, but sincere: "Thank you."

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"Yanyan, I'm so glad you're alright."

Ye Lengleng quickly stepped forward, reached out and checked Dugu Yan's pulse. She felt that although the pulse was still weak, it was steady and strong. Finally, she was completely relieved and a genuine smile appeared on her face.

Lin Yao also withdrew his martial spirit at this moment. The Star Sword turned into specks of light and dissipated into the air. He stood up, patted the dust off his knees, and said in a gentle tone, "Sister Yan Yan, it's nothing."

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by an old man's anxious cry: "Yan'er!"

Before he could finish speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open, and an old man dressed in a bright green robe strode in.

The old man was tall and thin with white hair, but he was very energetic. In particular, his green eyes were sharp as an eagle's. He was none other than Dugu Bo.

Although the fluctuations of his soul power were not fully released, they carried the oppressive feeling unique to a Title Douluo, making the air in the courtyard seem to freeze.

When Dugu Yan saw who it was, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She struggled to get up and asked, "Grandpa, what brings you here?"

Dugu Bo quickly walked to her side and carefully supported her arm, afraid of hurting her.

His fingers touched Dugu Yan's wrist, and he instantly sensed the condition inside her body, as well as the residual toxins and the gentle healing power within.

He breathed a sigh of relief, his voice tinged with heartache: "You silly girl, I left a protective soul mark on you. I sensed the mark's unusual movement and rushed over as soon as possible."

As he spoke, Dugu Bo's gaze swept over the bloodstains on the ground, a dark glint flashing in his green eyes.

He thought of his son and daughter-in-law, who had died young due to the backlash from the venom of the Jade Phosphorus Snake, leaving him, an old man, to bury his young son.

Seeing his granddaughter facing the same crisis now, he felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Dugu Yan was only twelve years old, and she was a genius who would soon break through to the Soul Venerable realm. She should have had a bright future.

However, they are bound by this inherited martial soul poison, like dancing on the edge of a cliff, where they may fall into the abyss at any moment.

However, recalling the specific condition that Dugu Yan's body had displayed earlier, a sense of doubt arose again.

Although the toxins in her body were still present, they were suppressed by an unfamiliar force, and the damage to her meridians was much less severe than he had expected, even better than the condition he had been in after more than a month of treatment following his first outbreak.

"So that's how it is—"

Dugu Yan understood her grandfather's purpose. She tugged at Dugu Bo's sleeve, a guilty smile on her face.

"I was too hasty in my cultivation today and accidentally let the poison backfire. Luckily, Leng Leng and Xiao Yao were there, otherwise I would have suffered a great deal this time."

"Is that so?

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo affectionately stroked Dugu Yan's hair. His rough hands were warm, and various thoughts flashed through his mind. Then he turned his gaze to Lin Yao and Ye Lengleng, who were standing to the side.

"I have met Your Majesty, Poison Douluo."

Noticing Dugu Bo's gaze, Lin Yao and Ye Lingling also bowed appropriately, their movements respectful yet neither servile nor arrogant.

This is not only because the other party is a titled Douluo, but also because he is Dugu Yan's grandfather. This respect is both awe of the strong and politeness to the elders.

Dugu Bo looked at the two young men and women before him, the sharpness in his eyes gradually softening, and said softly, "Thank you. Yan'er often mentions you at home, saying you are her best friends. Now it seems that you are not only young and promising, but also loyal and righteous. She made the right choice in making friends."

"Senior Dugu, you flatter me."

Lin Yao spoke humbly, and Ye Lengling nodded in agreement. The paleness on her face had not completely faded, but she had already regained her usual aloofness, only her eyes had softened a bit.

She had almost exhausted her soul power to save Dugu Yan. Although she was tired, she was relieved that her friend was safe and sound.

Dugu Bo waved his hand and chuckled, "How could you flatter me? You protected Yan'er in that critical moment and even helped her suppress the poison. I will remember this kindness."

"If you ever need any help in the future, just let me know. Don't hesitate to ask."

In fact, Dugu Bo already knew something about Lin Yao and Ye Lengleng. He first met Lin Yao in Sunset Forest half a year ago, but they weren't very familiar with each other yet.

At that time, he accompanied Dugu Yan in her hunt for a spirit ring and witnessed firsthand how this young man, born with full spirit power, suppressed a spirit beast that had been around for hundreds of years with the strength of a Great Spirit Master, thus helping Dugu Yan successfully obtain her spirit ring.

Later, Dugu Yan joined the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. Every time she returned home, she would mention Lin Yao, saying how gifted he was and how he stood out in the academy.

Not only does he possess two millennium-old soul rings that exceed the time limit, but he can also contend with or even suppress students at the Soul Master level.

At first, Dugu Bo thought his granddaughter was exaggerating, but only today, when he felt the powerful soul force that Lin Yao was hiding but subtly revealing, did he realize the true value of it.

This young man is a peerless genius, one in thousands of years.

As for Ye Lingling, Dugu Bo had heard of her long ago.

As the number one healing-type martial soul on the continent, the Nine-Heart Begonia has a small population due to inheritance restrictions, but it possesses terrifying healing abilities.

As the successor of the Nine-Heart Begonia, Ye Lingling is exceptionally talented and has a calm personality. Her friendship with Dugu Yan undoubtedly provides Dugu Yan with an extra layer of protection.

Lin Yao listened to Dugu Bo's words without feeling smug. Instead, he remained clear-headed, knowing that mentioning the immortal herb at this moment would seem opportunistic. Therefore, he did not speak up and simply said softly, "Thank you, Senior Dugu. If there is anything I can do, I will certainly not be polite."

Ye Lengleng nodded in agreement.

She was naturally aloof, and now she had returned to her usual self, though her gaze toward Dugu Yan still held a hint of worry.

Looking at Lin Yao's composed demeanor, Dugu Bo was even more satisfied. Recalling the three elemental powers he had sensed in Dugu Yan's body earlier, he asked curiously, "Little Yao, I sensed the power of wood, fire, and earth elements in Yan'er's body earlier. I suppose it was you who helped her?"

I remember your martial soul is the Star Sword, which excels in attack. How can it release such a gentle healing power?

"Furthermore, your soul power is more than ten times stronger than Yan'er's. You were both Great Soul Masters before, so how can there be such a big difference?"

Dugu Bo's tone was inquisitive, but not malicious.

Although he was a titled Douluo and had a somewhat aloof personality, he was exceptionally cautious when it came to matters involving Dugu Yan.

However, Lin Yao had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Sword Douluo backing him up, and he was unwilling to make enemies with this genius because of a misunderstanding, so he asked in such a gentle manner.

Lin Yao met Dugu Bo's gaze and said frankly, "Senior Dugu, I have already broken through to the Soul Venerable level, and the quality of my soul power has improved, so the effect is better when suppressing toxins."

The courtyard fell silent instantly upon hearing this.

Dugu Bo's smile froze, his green eyes filled with shock. He subconsciously raised his hand and placed it on Lin Yao's shoulder to sense Lin Yao's soul power.

That's right, it was indeed the fluctuation of a Soul Master, and the soul power was so solid that it far exceeded that of an ordinary level 34 Soul Master!

Dugu Yan was also stunned. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found herself speechless for a moment.

She had known Lin Yao for a year and watched him break through from a Soul Master to a Great Soul Master in just half a year.

Now, another six months have passed, and she has broken through directly from a Great Soul Master to a Soul Venerable. This speed is unbelievable even to this "genius".

Ye Lengling already knew about it, but hearing it again still stirred up waves in her heart.

She looked at Lin Yao, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

A seven-year-old Soul Master is probably a unique case in the entire history of Douluo Continent.

Dugu Bo took a deep breath to suppress his shock. Looking at Lin Yao's youthful yet composed face, he couldn't help but wonder, "A seven-year-old Soul Master—is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School just too confident in its strength, or are they really that carefree? How dare they let such a genius roam freely in the academy? Aren't they afraid of attracting the attention of the Spirit Hall?"

Little did he know that Lin Yao's ability to grow up safely was not only due to the protection of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Sword Douluo, but also because a "little angel" was secretly helping him avoid many crises.

Meanwhile, inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi stood by the window, holding a letter about Lin Yao in his hand, his brows furrowed.

He originally thought that Lin Yao was just a genius with outstanding talent, who could grow into a titled Douluo comparable to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo in the future, enough to protect the foundation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

But Lin Yao's growth rate has far exceeded his expectations.

A seven-year-old Soul Master, with two thousand-year Soul Rings and one ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, already possesses the potential to become the strongest on the continent.

He could easily be like Tang Chen, the Haotian Douluo from hundreds of years ago, single-handedly supporting a transcendent force, or even surpass him.

Ning Fengzhi felt both joy and worry.

It's gratifying that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses such a genius, but worrying that the Spirit Hall hasn't taken action yet.

Given the Spirit Hall's modus operandi, they would never tolerate such a genius growing up.

But they have not taken any action yet. Is it because the internal power reshuffle caused by Qian Xunji's death several years ago has not yet ended, or is there another plan?

Ning Fengzhi sighed softly and put the letter away. Other powerful forces were afraid that their disciples were not talented enough, but he was worried about his disciples being too talented.

However, the unknown calm beneath the surface of the undercurrents kept him uneasy, but it could not change his mind.

No matter the cost, we must protect Lin Yao, even if it means abandoning most of the foundation within the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile.

Of course, he didn't have God's perspective, so he naturally didn't know the terrifying power that the little angel who regarded Lin Yao as one of his own had wielded, clearing away countless troubles for Lin Yao and demonstrating the preciousness of the decision in his heart.

It can be said that Lin Yao's ability to not suppress his talent and grow steadily is thanks to the hard work of the little angel who stood behind him.

Lin Yao had a good grasp of the little angel's personality, which was why he dared to run around under the nose of the Spirit Hall's immense power.

If it weren't for having opened up a path with the Little Angel, giving him the confidence not to worry about the Spirit Hall, a power with overwhelming military might across the entire continent, Lin Yao would have been more cautious than anyone else.

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