The Tree Realm Descends on Douluo Continent

Chapter 256 The Opportunity for Breakthrough

Ning Fengzhi was delighted to see the Phoenix Sunflower on the table. Like everyone else, he had consumed celestial herbs and naturally knew the immense benefits this plant could bring to a Soul Master.

Sword Douluo has been stuck at level 97 for the past two years, just a hair's breadth away from crossing the threshold of level 98. Sword Douluo's talent and comprehension are naturally not bad, but he always says that after a Soul Master reaches level 95, they must rely on their own understanding.

Li Xun felt that if the limit was level 99, it would be difficult for external forces to affect it, but he felt that level 98 was still worth a try.

Sometimes all that's needed is a strong dose of medicine.

It's either a life-or-death struggle or a miraculous breakthrough through brute force. If it were simply a matter of comprehension to break through a realm, Li Xun didn't think someone like Sword Douluo would be stuck at this level.

However, life-or-death battles are extremely risky, and there are very few people who can rival Sword Douluo, most of whom are in the Spirit Hall. Therefore, the only option is to try using the energy of a Celestial-grade spirit.

"Feng Zhi, you were looking for me?" Sword Douluo returned from outside shortly afterward.

"It wasn't me who came to find you, it was Xiao Xun who brought you something nice." Ning Fengzhi smiled and pointed to the Phoenix Sunflower on the table.

Sword Douluo was taken aback. At their level of cultivation, they were practically born with a photographic memory.

Upon seeing the Phoenix Cockscomb Herb, he immediately remembered that this herb was one of the two that Li Xun had given to Yang Wudi when distributing immortal items. However, everyone had forgotten about it after Li Xun put it away, and he had originally thought it had been used up, but unexpectedly it had remained until now.

Sword Douluo slowly walked to the table, picked up the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and carefully observed the hidden energy within the immortal product.

After a long silence, he sighed and said, "Xiao Xun, at my level, you can't advance just by relying on external forces. You also need to comprehend it. Moreover, this immortal-grade plant is extremely strong and yang, which is incompatible with my own nature."

Li Xun had anticipated Sword Douluo's response, so he shared his insights, pointing to the Phoenix Sunflower: "Grandpa Sword, sometimes when faced with insurmountable difficulties, you need to pull off a miracle. This celestial plant is useless to me even if I keep it, so why not give it a try?"

"Although this celestial item is best consumed by fire-attribute soul masters, it also has the function of removing impurities from martial souls. Even if its energy is useless to you, I think it will still have some effect."

Sword Douluo hesitated upon hearing this, fearing that such a precious immortal item would be wasted.

Dugu Bo quickly advised from the side, "Sword Master, you must not underestimate the improvement these external objects can bring to our realm. Do you remember the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Pill that I took? You have personally experienced the effects of a celestial medicine."

Sword Douluo glanced at everyone, then without further hesitation, he followed Li Xun's method, holding the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower in his hand and slowly channeling the energy stored inside into his body.

Pain, burning sensation—he felt the medicinal properties of this celestial herb were far more potent than those of the Narcissus Jade Bone Herb from before. As the medicinal properties flowed through his body, Sword Douluo felt as if the Seven Kill Sword and his own body were being forged in a furnace.

Having not experienced such pain for countless years, large beads of sweat continuously poured from Sword Douluo's forehead.

Li Xun thought for a moment and quickly moved behind Dugu Bo. He still remembered the scene when he broke through to become a Sword Douluo when he was a child.

Even Ning Fengzhi was a little uneasy. Seeing his beloved disciple's little movements, he quickly got up.

Suddenly, a powerful surge of soul energy erupted from Sword Douluo's body, instantly turning the tables, chairs, and ornaments in the room into dust that scattered in all directions.

Buzz—

A sword cry rang out, and the Seven Kill Sword suddenly unleashed a soaring sword intent. This sword intent was chilling, but it gradually changed from what Li Xun and the others had felt before. It was less cold and piercing, and more cold and domineering.

Meanwhile, Sword Douluo's aura continued to rise, and a powerful pressure emanated from him, instantly enveloping half a block of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School near Heaven Dou City.

This street is very close to the palace, and it is inhabited by noble families, high-ranking officials, and ministers. Upon noticing this situation, they immediately sent people over to investigate.

Even the guards at the main gate of the palace were affected to some extent, and were alarmed and reported the incident repeatedly.

However, this was only the aura unconsciously emitted by Sword Douluo. Due to the distance, it was impossible to imagine the terror of a level 98 Title Douluo.

Dugu Bo is the most qualified to speak on this matter, because he was at the closest distance, with two people hiding behind him, forcing him to confront them head-on.

Fortunately, this oppressive aura wasn't intentionally targeting him.

I don't know how much time passed.

Sword Douluo withdrew his aura, slowly opened his eyes, felt the powerful energy within his body, and revealed a smile.

"Congratulations, Grandpa Sword, on reaching level ninety-eight." Li Xun stepped out from behind Dugu Bo.

"We have to thank you for this celestial plant." Sword Douluo said with a sigh, but he couldn't suppress his smile.

He originally thought he would need several years or even more to comprehend it, but unexpectedly, Li Xun forcefully replaced him with a celestial item.

Although he is already quite old and has long passed the golden age of cultivation, he may still have the chance to witness the scenery of the Limit Douluo in his lifetime.

At this moment, Bone Douluo also rushed over from outside. When he learned that Sword Douluo had reached level ninety-eight, he felt as if the sky was about to fall.

The two have always been openly and covertly rivals. He once mocked Sword Douluo, saying that he would break through to level 97 in a few years and then surpass him. Unexpectedly, the other party has actually broken through to level 98 today.

"Xiao Xun, Grandpa Bone has treated you quite well!" Bone Douluo sighed.

"Grandpa Gu, isn't the situation urgent right now? Next time I have something good, I'll definitely save it for you first," Li Xun reassured him repeatedly.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

He then recounted the events that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was about to face.

Upon hearing that this was a serious matter, Bone Douluo also became serious: "Should we keep the news of Old Swordsman breaking through to level 98 a secret or publicize it? The matter hasn't blown up yet, and there aren't many people on the continent who have experienced the pressure of a level 98 title."

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Xun: "Xiao Xun, why don't you share your thoughts first?"

Knowing that the teacher was testing him, Li Xun analyzed the pros and cons: "I think it's better to make it public, after all, letting people know is the best deterrent."

"Although this move may arouse deeper fear in the Spirit Hall, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "That coincides with my thoughts."

"What about Little Chrysanthemum?" Dugu Bo suddenly asked.

"Poisonous Offering, just do it according to the original plan. Chrysanthemum Douluo and you have a long-standing feud, and no one can find fault with each other when friction occurs."

With Sword Douluo's breakthrough, Ning Fengzhi felt much more confident: "Xiao Xun, I need you to go to Qian Renxue's place next and hear her thoughts."

Although Ning Fengzhi was nominally Qian Renxue's teacher, the age difference and his status often prevented him from saying much.

However, Li Xun's identity and age are different. If we calculate based on the average age of Soul Masters, the two of them can barely be considered to be of the same generation.

Qian Renxue was very busy. As an ambitious emperor, she did almost everything herself. This resulted in her memorials being filled with numerous trivial conflicts among her ministers and reports of famine.

However, she was not annoyed by these things; on the contrary, she handled each one very carefully.

After glancing at the losses suffered by the people in Barak Province due to the recent earthquake, Qian Renxue picked up her pen and began writing about disaster relief. Then, she rubbed her wrists and buried her head in her work again.

When Li Xun was led into the imperial study by a servant, he saw Qian Renxue engrossed in writing at her desk.

"I hope I haven't disturbed His Majesty?" Li Xun coughed lightly.

(End of this chapter)