Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Three legions, a hundred thousand soldiers, and supply trains stretching for dozens of miles.

This northward-bound army group has almost drained one-third of the Martial Soul Empire's eastern front forces. Every officer, from top to bottom, knows that Bibi Dong is determined to take over the northern border this time.

Three titled Douluo.

Seated in the main seat was a man with a delicate and handsome face, dressed in a moon-white robe. The golden chrysanthemum patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs shimmered faintly in the candlelight.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, a level 95 Title Douluo, is one of the most prominent figures in the Spirit Hall Elder Council.

He tapped lightly on the map with his finger, speaking slowly and deliberately, as if he were appreciating an elegant landscape painting.

"Three legions, plus the three of us, are going to fight two Title Douluos leading a bunch of defeated soldiers. If we lose this battle, we won't even have the face to face His Holiness the Pope when we get back."

The figure sitting opposite him was shrouded in a black cloak, the shadow of the hood completely obscuring his face, revealing only a chin with cold, hard lines.

Ghost Douluo, a level 95 Title Douluo. He didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, a movement so subtle it was almost invisible.

The third titled Douluo was a lean, middle-aged man with high cheekbones, dressed in a dark blue outfit with tight cuffs and long, slender fingers like eagle claws.

Ghost Leopard Douluo is also a level 95 Title Douluo, with the Martial Soul Hurricane Ghost Leopard.

He was a generation younger than Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, but his sharp and piercing aura was even stronger than that of the two veteran elders.

He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, a sneer playing on his lips.

"Eva and Godot, right? One is a political schemer, and the other is an alchemist. Neither of them seems to be good at attacking. The three of us, all level 95, can just rush in and we won't need any tactics. We can just unleash a soul skill each, and half of the Northern City Wall will collapse."

"Don't speak too definitively." Chrysanthemum Douluo picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and spoke in a calm tone, as if he were talking about the weather.

"I've heard of Eva. She played that game of chess in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace for over a decade, every move she made was unexpected. As for Ge Duo..."

He put down his teacup, a cold glint in his eyes. "The title of the continent's number one alchemist isn't for nothing. Her poisons must be just as formidable."

Ghost Leopard Douluo scoffed, "Elder Ju, have you been scared out of your wits?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo wasn't angry; he just smiled slightly. "It's good that young people have drive. But Ghost Leopard, in all my years, I've seen too many fools die because of their overconfidence. If you want to be the next one, I won't stop you."

Ghost Leopard Douluo's face darkened, and he was about to say something when Ghostly Charm raised his hand to stop him.

The ghostly figure emerged from beneath his cloak and gently placed his pale hand on the table. His voice was low, like a chilling wind seeping from a crack in the ground.

"Rest for three days, then attack the city."

Ghost Leopard Douluo swallowed the words that were about to come out. Chrysanthemum Douluo picked up his teacup and continued drinking, a faint, unchanging, sinister smile playing on his lips.

Meanwhile, on the city wall of the northern border defense line, Eva was leading General Qin and a group of generals on an inspection of the city's defenses.

Today she changed into a sharp, dark purple outfit, her long hair tied up high with a silver hairpin, losing some of her usual laziness and gaining a more stern and fierce air.

When the soldiers on the city wall saw her pass by, they all stopped what they were doing, bowed their heads and saluted, their eyes filled with undisguised awe.

After all, everyone has witnessed Eva's abilities.

"The walls of Iron Gate Pass have been reinforced with three layers, and all the crossbows behind the crenellations have been replaced with new ones sent by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which have a range that is at least 30% longer than before," General Qin reported as he walked beside Eva.

"The arrangements at Beifeng Pass are also complete, with Duke Zhao personally overseeing them. Scouts have been increased at Yingchou Gorge and Luoyan Ferry on the western front, so we can receive news as soon as the Martial Soul Hall makes any moves."

Eva nodded, her gaze sweeping across the gray horizon beyond the battlements. "Has Dugu Bo arrived yet?"

"Just arrived, resting in the rear camp. Her Majesty Ge Duo is there too, saying she wants to check on his health." General Qin paused, lowering his voice, "I heard Dugu Bo broke through during his seclusion, reaching level ninety-three. However..."

"But what?"

"The Spirit Hall brought three Title Douluos this time from the north: Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo." General Qin's voice was even lower, his tone heavy with lingering gravity. "All three are level ninety-five."

Eva stopped in her tracks. She turned around, her emerald eyes fixed on General Qin. "Is the information reliable?"

"The scouts saw it with their own eyes. A moon-white robe embroidered with golden chrysanthemums, a black cloak obscuring their faces, and a lean man in dark blue tight-fitting clothes. The Spirit Hall didn't intend to hide anything at all; the three Title Douluos just swaggered into the military camp like that."

Eva smiled. The smile was the same as always, languid and composed.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo. Three level 95s. Bibi Dong really thinks highly of me this time, sending over all the sharpest blades she has."

She withdrew her gaze, turned around, and continued walking forward. "Let's go see Dugu Bo."

In a separate tent in the rear camp, Dugu Bo was sitting cross-legged on the bed, adjusting his breathing.

He was thinner than he had been a few years ago, his cheekbones were higher, and his eye sockets were deeper, but his emerald green eyes were sharper than before, like a blade that had been repeatedly sharpened on a whetstone, exuding a sharpness that made people afraid to look directly at him.

When Eva lifted the curtain and went in, Ge Duo was standing by the bed, her pale fingers resting on Dugu Bo's wrist. A wisp of eerie green soul power probed into Dugu Bo's body through her fingertips and slowly traveled along his meridians.

"You're here." Ge Duo didn't even turn her head, her voice still in that lazy tone.

Her fingers lingered on Dugu Bo's wrist for a moment before slowly withdrawing, her eyebrows slightly raised, her deep green eyes sweeping back and forth across Dugu Bo's face.

"Not bad. My meridians have widened by 30% compared to before, and my tolerance to toxins has also improved considerably. My foundation at level 93 is now solid."

Dugu Bo opened his eyes, his emerald green pupils gleaming with a chilling light in the dim tent. He didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly in response.

Ge Duo took out a small jade bottle from her sleeve and casually tossed it to Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo caught it; the bottle felt warm to the touch, and a faint sound of medicinal liquid sloshing inside could be heard.

"The same old rule applies: take one pill a month to keep the toxins in your body within a relatively safe range."

She paused, her emerald eyes narrowing slightly. "However, after your breakthrough this time, the toxins in your body have also increased considerably. The dosage of the old pills may not be enough, so I'll have to adjust the prescription for you."

Dugu Bo put the jade bottle into his pocket, his face still expressionless.

He had known Ge Duo for quite some time, and the things this woman said were always seven parts truth and three parts concealment. He wouldn't press her for details, because it would be pointless.

In fact, Ge Duo was fully capable of completely removing the toxins from Dugu Bo's body.

Given Gedo's current alchemy skills, achieving this wouldn't be difficult. However, neither Gedo nor Eva has mentioned it in recent years.

After all, a Title Douluo, especially one who is skilled in using poison, is a double-edged sword wherever he is. If used well, he can kill enemies; if used poorly, he can backfire.

Eva needs Dugu Bo's power, but she also needs to know how to control him.

As long as the poison in his body is not completely eliminated, he will not be able to live without Ge Duo's pills, and he will not betray her.

This isn't a matter of trust or distrust; it's purely a matter of power.

Eva walked to the only wooden table in the tent, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

“Just received the news. Three Title Douluos have arrived from the Spirit Hall. Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo, all at level 95.” Eva got straight to the point without any preamble.

Dugu Bo frowned slightly. He was well aware of the significance of these three people.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan is a prominent figure in the Spirit Hall Elder Council. He possesses the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Martial Soul, which is both offensive and defensive, and his cultivation level of 95 ranks among the top in the entire continent.

Chapter 516 The Power of Healing

Ghost Douluo is elusive, and he has worked with Chrysanthemum Douluo for many years. Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, "Two Elements Stillness Domain," is virtually unbeatable in battles at the Title Douluo level.

Ghost Leopard Douluo is considered a junior to both of them, but he is also level 95. His Hurricane Ghost Leopard Martial Soul is known for its speed and thrusting ability, and he is best at killing key enemy figures on the battlefield.

Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Three students at level 95.

Dugu Bo himself is currently at level 93.

At the Title Douluo level, the difference between each level is enormous.

At level 93 versus level 95, the difference in total soul power alone is enormous, not to mention the two veteran elders of the Spirit Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, whose spirit fusion skill "Two Elements Stillness Domain" is virtually unbeatable in battles between Title Douluo level beings.

He had heard of that move when he was still a retainer in the Heavenly Dou Empire. It was said that once you were caught up in it, you wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

Dugu Bo slowly raised his eyelids, his emerald green pupils gleaming with a cold, eerie light in the dim tent. His gaze swept over Eva, then settled on Geduo.

Geduo still leaned against the tent's support post, toying with an unknown herb between her pale fingers, her eerie green eyes half-closed, as if she were dozing.

This woman beat him so badly back then at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well that he had no chance to fight back, and he still doesn't know what level she was.

The difference between each level of a Title Douluo is enormous. The fact that she could crush him could only mean that her level was far above level ninety-two. But he never asked her exactly what level it was, and she never said.

As for Eva...

Dugu Bo's gaze lingered on her for a moment. This woman had taken him in as a subordinate, given him medicine, and stabilized the toxins in his body.

She gave him many things, but never revealed her true strength to him.

He only knew that she was a titled Douluo, but he didn't know exactly how many levels she was.

Of the three, he should be the one with the lowest rank.

He didn't even know the true strength of his two allies.

“Mrs. Eva,” Dugu Bo finally spoke, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping against stone, “we’ve known each other for quite some time now. I’ll be frank with you.”

Eva nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.

"I am level ninety-three." Dugu Bo held up one finger, the tip still bearing faint traces of soul power fluctuations from his recent meditation.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo are all level 95. In a one-on-one fight, I wouldn't have the upper hand against any of them."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum is a combination of offense and defense. I had a fight with him back then and I was completely at a disadvantage.

Needless to say, Ghost Douluo's martial soul is even more bizarre than my Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, so my poison is probably useless against him.

Although I haven't fought Ghost Leopard Douluo before, his level 95 agility-based attack speed and thrusting ability would likely allow him to penetrate my defenses before I can even unleash my poison mist.

He lowered his fingers, his emerald eyes fixed on Eva. "I want to know what you're thinking. How do you plan to fight this battle?"

Godot paused, her fingers still fiddling with the herbs. She looked up and exchanged a glance with Eva.

That look was brief, so brief that Dugu Bo almost thought it was his imagination. Then Ge Duo smiled, a faint smile, the corners of her mouth only slightly upturned, yet carrying an indescribable certainty.

Eva smiled too.

“Dugu Bo,” she said, her voice still carrying that same lazy tone she never used to, “you don’t need to worry.”

Dugu Bo frowned slightly. No need to worry? Three level 95 Title Douluos leading an army of 100,000 were pressing in, and she told him not to worry?

“I never sent you to the Northern Territory to deal with a Title Douluo alone.” Eva leaned back in her chair, her hands folded on her knees, her posture calm and elegant.

"Currently, the Anti-Soul Alliance has the three major sects in the central region, with more than six Title Douluos in total. The Star Luo Empire in the south also has its own retainers. Only the Northern Territory has the fewest Title Douluos. Before you came, there were only Ge Duo and me."

She raised a finger and pointed at Dugu Bo. "Now that you're here, there are three. One more Title Douluo is always better than one less. The more weight the Northern Territory carries in the Alliance, the more resources it can obtain from the competition between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Star Luo Empire. Just for that reason alone, it's worth the trip."

Dugu Bo remained silent, but his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly. It wasn't that he didn't understand these power struggles; he just hadn't expected Eva to be so explicit.

“Besides,” Eva withdrew her finger, her tone returning to its languid manner, “there’s an even more important purpose for bringing you here.”

Dugu Bo raised his eyelids. "What's it for?"

"Your poison," Ge Duo chimed in, her voice languid.