In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 212 Dugu Bo Stands Up

"roar!"

The massive bone dragon's spine was covered by wings that spread wide, blotting out the sky. The poisonous azure light beneath it constantly washed over its body, causing its exposed hard bone armor to deteriorate slightly. Even so, its power remained undiminished as it approached its opponent.

Gu Rong's powerful defense is undeniable, especially with the blessing of his ninth soul skill, Bone Transformation Divine Dragon. So even though he couldn't dodge Dugu Bo's Azure Scale Divine Light, he wouldn't have much of a problem taking it head-on.

Who can blame Dugu Bo for not being a powerful offensive Soul Master?

Soon, seeing that Gu Rong was about to forcefully advance in front of Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo would not sit idly by and wait to die. While maintaining the Azure Scale Divine Light, the Azure Scale Golden Dragon True Body phantom around him shone brightly, further stacking damage towards Gu Rong.

No matter how Dugu Bo used his skills, Gu Rong ultimately managed to shatter Dugu Bo's Azure Scale Divine Light with the terrifying defensive power of the Bone-Transforming Divine Dragon. After this, he was already covered in wounds and panting heavily, but it was undoubtedly worth it.

Gu Rong grinned ferociously and immediately swung his Bone Dragon Claw at Dugu Bo, who was right in front of him. Dugu Bo, coordinating with the poisonous energy around him, also raised his hand to meet the attack, specifically targeting the serious injuries that Gu Rong had just sustained from the Azure Scale Divine Light. Gu Rong was instantly hit and felt quite uncomfortable.

The two sides exchanged blows, and the battle suddenly reached a stalemate. Because both were giving it their all, the two fighters were starting to feel the strain. While the visceral, hand-to-hand combat was certainly impressive, the scene was gradually obscured by the out-of-control black mist surrounding Gu Rong and the azure light surrounding Dugu Bo, which made things less pleasant.

Although the guests in the square were all wealthy and powerful, most of them were not actually strong Soul Masters, which made it difficult for them to see the current battle situation clearly.

Of course, this does not include Wang Zhao, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin, who are standing side by side on a bleacher stand.

Especially Wang Zhao, who had once consumed the immortal herb "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew," could not obstruct his vision at all, even amidst the chaotic energy currents on the battlefield.

At this moment, Chen Xin spoke up with a sigh: "Dugu Bo, when he breaks through to Super Douluo, I think it will be very difficult for me to defeat him."

"Lord, what are your thoughts on this battle?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi asked Wang Zhao.

"It's probably a draw."

Wang Zhao gazed into the distance, thought for a moment, and then spoke with a fair and reasonable tone.

"Although my Second Elder has made significant breakthroughs recently, Bone Douluo has been at level 95 for many years. If it's just a friendly spar, this battle should end in a draw very soon."

"Oh……"

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

Wang Zhao's words seem to imply that he believed Dugu Bo would have a good chance of winning in a real fight.

Is it because Dugu Bo is his man that he is biased, or is it because Wang Zhaozhen is very confident in Dugu Bo's strength?

boom!

Just then, two somewhat disheveled figures were simultaneously thrown out from the turbulent energy flow in the sky battlefield. They were Gu Rong and Dugu Bo, whose ninth soul skill effects and martial soul true bodies had dissipated.

The two barely managed to stabilize themselves in the void, then simultaneously turned their sharp gazes toward each other, before slowly dissipating their imposing aura.

"Let's call it a draw."

Dugu Bo said.

"……Um."

Gu Rong nodded somewhat dejectedly, his expression not very pleasant.

The guests in the square were all in an uproar upon witnessing this outcome.

Dugu Bo, who was originally at the bottom of the Title Douluo level, has now actually fought to a draw with Bone Douluo, who is level 95 and has always been known as the number one defensive Soul Master on the continent, at level 94.

This is simply a fantasy!

However, it actually happened.

The weather is about to change again...

One of the guests immediately and astutely thought of this.

Although their perspectives were limited by their strength and they didn't know much about the inside story of this battle, even though Dugu Bo only managed a draw against Gu Rong, it was enough to shake the Soul Master world once again.

After all, Dugu Bo and Gu Rong symbolize not only themselves, but also the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dragon King Palace.

Of course, established and powerful forces like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will generally not be affected.

The key is the Dragon King Palace, a terrifying force that is growing and maturing at a visible pace, and its rise is already unstoppable.

Immediately, the two dignitaries returned to the plaza and stood beside Ning Fengzhi and Wang Zhao respectively. Wang Zhao glanced at the "three giants" of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School next to him and, seeing that they seemed to have something to talk about, took the initiative to lead Dugu Bo away.

After a short while, Gu Rong remained silent, glanced at his nemesis, the "Old Swordsman" Chen Xin, and then slowly said to Ning Fengzhi, "Fengzhi, that old poisoner is acting very strangely now. Something's wrong with him in every way, especially his soul power..."

"If the battle drags on, it seems I will be the one who is ultimately defeated."

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi, even though he had already anticipated it, still couldn't help but feel a bit complicated.

Chen Xin seized a suitable opportunity to ask, "Old Bones, I just saw you successfully withstand the pressure and break through to that old poisoner. With your physical strength, you should have won quickly. Why did you get entangled with him for so long?"

"Do you think I want to get entangled with him?"

Gu Rong couldn't help but roll her eyes at Chen Xin, somewhat annoyed.

"That old poisoner, after I got close, immediately used various soul skills to condense his poisonous light attacks onto his body and fight me. It didn't hurt that much, but it felt very uncomfortable, which is why I couldn't defeat him for so long."

"Why don't you use your soul skills too?"

Chen Xin replied without hesitation.

Gu Rong glared at him again.

"You old swordsman, are you deliberately trying to argue with me? Don't soul skills consume soul power? I've already exhausted myself maintaining 'Bone Transformation Dragon' for so long, you know?"

"That old poison master is a level below you and he can still..."

"That's what puzzles me too. I feel like he's using up his soul power like it's free. I could clearly sense that he was already a bit weak after using his ninth soul skill, but for some reason he could keep fighting. In the end, he even seemed to get stronger as the fight went on, while I gradually lost ground."

"Tsk, that's really strange."

Chen Xin's gaze also narrowed slightly.

Compared to the somewhat tense atmosphere on the side of the three giants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the atmosphere on the other side was much more relaxed.

"How was it, Second Elder? Did it feel good to be in the limelight?"

Wang Zhao noticed that many guests around him were looking at Dugu Bo, who was standing next to him, with awe, and smiled at him.

(End of this chapter)