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 with urgency.

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

The closer Yu Xiaogang got to that area of ​​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, praying that everything would go smoothly, and praying that the elixir would really work miracles as His Majesty Godot had said.

Passing through the distorted light and pervasive poisonous miasma, the magnificent scene of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, 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 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 rang out in the quiet valley.

"Your Majesty, Ge Duo." Yu Yuanzhen clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his attitude still respectful, "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 titled Douluo, but he quickly withdrew his gaze.

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

"I've 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 Ge Duo, his breathing instantly becoming extremely heavy.

Yu Yuanzhen also perked up and 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 without her noticing.

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 tears.

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 by Yu Yuanzhen!"

Ge Duo waved her hand, not caring about these 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 strange medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air; it wasn't strong, but it invigorated everyone.

Yu Xiaogang poured the golden pill into his palm, glanced at his father beside him with concern, then at Ge Duo with an expressionless face, a resolute glint 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 fire, crashing wildly through Yu Xiaogang's narrow and congested meridians.

"Ugh!"

Yu Xiaogang let out a suppressed roar of pain, his whole body suddenly curling up and kneeling on the ground. His body trembled violently, his skin instantly turning red, and veins bulging like writhing 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 open 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.” Ge Duo’s voice remained flat.

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

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

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

To get rid of the label of "good-for-nothing," to prove myself, and to live up to my father's expectations!

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

Time passed slowly, and Yu Xiaogang's roar gradually became hoarse, but the trembling of his body did not lessen at all.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Yu Yuanzhen was about to speak again, Yu Xiaogang's disordered aura 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 signified 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 made a breakthrough!

The bottleneck of level 30, which had plagued him for most of his life, subjected him to scorn and ridicule, and was considered a sign of his worthlessness, was broken through in one fell swoop 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 dignified eyes were now filled with excitement and relief.

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

He gripped his father's arm tightly, 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.

Seeing his son's disheveled yet ecstatic state, Yu Yuanzhen was filled with mixed emotions. He patted his 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 looked terrible at that moment. He was soaking wet, 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, intended to nourish and unblock the meridians 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 pill seem more effective and worth the price, Ge Duo deliberately added some auxiliary ingredients that had no medicinal effect but 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, and would not suspect the pills she used.

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

Yu Xiaogang suddenly came to his senses, hurriedly wiped his face 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 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.

The gloomy future that had weighed heavily on him in the past 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 she was about to receive.

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

Ge Duo was referring to the even more generous reward that Yu Yuanzhen had promised, in addition to the deposit.

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

Ge Duo nodded and said no more.

For her, the deal was done; 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 by the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

"Father!" Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Yuanzhen excitedly, eager to share this 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 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 things, carefully wiped his face and hands clean, and tidied his messy clothes. Although he was still a little weak, his spirit was completely different from before.

Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang did not linger and left Sunset Forest along the way they came.

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

He would subconsciously 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 spirit beast he would choose after obtaining his third spirit ring, and how he would use his third spirit 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 Hall of Spirits, in the Papal Palace.

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

Chapter 155 Influence

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

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 order this elixir 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 internally.

How could she deliver this elixir to her brother Xiaogang?

Was it delivered anonymously through someone else? Or was it bestowed upon him by some high-sounding reason, in the capacity of the Pope of the Spirit Hall?