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Chapter 171: Soul Power Reaches Level 70
🕑 Added 2025-01-15 17:15:24 +0000 UTCEarly the next morning, Yang Ping'an took six people out for training. The Third Elder, Yang Wuju, continued to follow the seven of them in secret, only intervening in cases of life-and-death danger.
Meanwhile, Yang Podi stayed home to meditate, only to have his father suddenly burst in with a gloomy expression.
His father, Yang Zhentian, spoke with a displeased tone: "Podi, did you tell your grandfather about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? Now I've been scolded by him."
Yang Podi suppressed the laughter in his heart and replied, "Dad, isn't this a minor thing? It's all for the benefit of the family."
Yang Zhentian was speechless. "Weren't you the one who suggested keeping it private in the first place? Why did you suddenly reveal it? You set me up!"
Yang Podi shook his head. "I asked Grandpa to help me refine some Explosive Soul Pills, and the family's herbs might not be enough, so I gave him some."
Yang Zhentian, seemingly more familiar with his son's thoughts than others, said, "You're planning to get a 100,000-year soul ring for your seventh ring, aren't you? You didn't have to reveal everything, though. Now, early this morning, all the herbs I secretly stashed were taken by your grandfather, even the immortal herbs. He said he wanted to study them. Who knows if we'll ever get them back?"
Yang Podi held back his laughter. "Dad, I only mentioned some herbs. How did Grandpa end up taking even your immortal herbs? You can't blame me for that."
"Even if you want Explosive Soul Pills, you don't need that many herbs. The family's stock should be enough for your three soul rings."
"Dad, I need more rings, possibly ten or eight of them, and I want all of them to be 100,000 years."
"What do you need so many rings for? You can't absorb that many."
"Dad, didn't Grandpa tell you? I have twin martial souls."
Yang Zhentian nodded. "Twin martial souls indeed require a lot of soul rings. Wait, what did you just say? You have twin martial souls? How come I didn't know?"
Yang Podi had no choice but to explain his twin martial souls in detail, even demonstrating them, which earned him praises from Yang Zhentian.
Finally, Yang Zhentian spoke, "Podi, since your grandfather took all my immortal herbs because of you, shouldn't you compensate me?"
Yang Podi was speechless. "Grandpa took them; you should ask him for compensation. Why are you blaming me? Besides, I don't have anything right now. Asking me won't help."
"Oh, right, Dad, can you give me the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower? I need it for something important."
Yang Zhentian was puzzled. "What do you need the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower for? It's a fire-attribute immortal herb, and it's not of much use to you."
"This is extremely important for the family's future development."
After much discussion, Yang Zhentian reluctantly handed over the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
When Yang Zhentian left Yang Podi's room, he felt something was wrong. Finally, he couldn't help but mutter, "Wasn't I here to demand compensation from this brat? How did it turn into me giving him the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower instead?"
According to his father, the external soul bone of the Earth Demon Bear had already been absorbed by Tianyue, becoming one of her trump cards. This reassured Yang Podi regarding his only sister's safety.
After several days of cultivation, Yang Podi finally broke through to Level 70, officially stepping into the rank of a Soul Sage. In terms of soul power alone, he could now be considered a notable expert.
Yang Podi first sought out Dugu Bo, intending to consult him about some matters.
Dugu Bo looked at Yang Podi curiously. "You brat, aren't you usually arrogant and knowledgeable? Why are you seeking advice from an old man like me today?"
Yang Podi quickly replied, "I'm just a junior, Dugu Senior, don't be so distant. Everyone on the continent knows that Dugu Grandpa is the most powerful poison master, bar none. Who else could compare to you in poison?"
Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction. "That's right. When it comes to poison, I've never feared anyone. But you brat, you're not here because of what happened with Yan Yan last time, are you? I haven't forgiven you for that. I'll teach you a lesson sooner or later."
Yang Podi was speechless. "Dugu Grandpa, I'm really here for something else that only you could know."
Dugu Bo was puzzled. "What is it, little monster? Just ask. We're all familiar here."
Yang Podi thought for a moment before asking, "Dugu Grandpa, what kind of poison is most effective against snake-type soul beasts?"
Dugu Bo was left speechless for a moment. His martial soul was a poisonous snake, and this brat had the audacity to ask him about poisons for dealing with snakes. "Why do you want to know this? You're not planning to use poison against me, are you?"
Yang Podi quickly waved his hands. "I admire you too much to ever think of doing such a thing. I'm just trying to obtain a soul ring. I've set my sights on a giant snake and want an easier way to hunt it."
Dugu Bo studied Yang Podi for a while before marveling, "Your soul power has improved rapidly. You're not even 20 years old and already a Soul Sage. Probably the fastest to achieve this in history. Don't tell me your seventh ring is going to be a 100,000-year soul ring?"
Seeing Yang Podi remain silent, Dugu Bo understood his intentions. He shook his head. "Don't tell me you've set your sights on the Titan Giant Python in the Sunset Forest? That one has indeed reached 100,000 years. Many have tried their luck with it before but failed. Do you know why?"
Yang Podi was puzzled. "How is that possible? Is the Titan Giant Python that strong? Normally, it should only be a ninth-ring target. Especially for Spirit Hall, they'd likely send three or four Title Douluo to deal with it. They wouldn't let it go."
Dugu Bo shook his head. "The Titan Giant Python is strong but not invincible. It's definitely not as powerful as the Sky Azure Bull Python in the Star Dou Forest. But the Titan Giant Python is great at hiding."
Seeing Yang Podi's confusion, Dugu Bo explained further, "It lives in a swamp spanning over ten kilometers, where visibility is extremely low. The Titan Giant Python is adept at concealment, even Title Douluo can't detect it. Beneath the swamp are countless snake dens. If it encounters an enemy, it dives into a snake den, making it impossible to find."
"To this day, no one knows how far the snake dens extend beneath the swamp."
Yang Podi fell into deep thought but eventually asked, "Dugu Grandpa, how do you know so much about the Titan Giant Python?"
Dugu Bo chuckled coldly. "I've tried to hunt it before. Even if I couldn't absorb its ring, a 100,000-year soul bone would still be invaluable. I camped in the Sunset Forest for nearly a year and even managed to injure it once, but I still couldn't take it down."
"Spirit Hall also sent two Title Douluo to hunt it. They camped for half a year but failed as well."
Yang Podi asked in confusion, "Dugu Grandpa, why were you trying to hunt it? Normally, only Title Douluo could deal with a 100,000-year soul beast. But if you were already a Title Douluo, you wouldn't need a 100,000-year soul ring. And if you weren't, you couldn't possibly take on the Titan Giant Python."
Dugu Bo shook his head. "I've always been searching for a solution to the poison of my Jade Phosphor Snake martial soul. If I could obtain a 100,000-year Titan Giant Python soul bone, the Jade Phosphor Poison wouldn't be an issue."
Yang Podi thought for a moment before asking, "Would centipede venom or toad venom work against the Titan Giant Python?"
Dugu Bo considered. "Both are indeed natural enemies of snakes. But to affect the Titan Giant Python, the venom would need to be at the 10,000-year level and in large quantities."
"But given the size of the swamp, imagine how much venom you'd need."
Yang Podi's expression turned resolute. "As long as it works, the Titan Giant Python is as good as dead."
Dugu Bo hesitated. "Even if you poison it, the Titan Giant Python will hide once it's affected. Tracking it down will be difficult, especially in the swamp where it could ambush you."
Yang Podi shook his head. "If I can drive it into a frenzy, it won't hide. A maddened snake won't think to retreat."
Instead of seeking 10,000-year venomous toads or the like, Yang Podi planned to use the Breaking Clan's secret concoction, the Seven-Colored Poison. It combined toxins from seven sources, one of which was bound to affect snakes.
By introducing large amounts of Blood Mary—a Shura God toxin—into the swamp beforehand, the Titan Giant Python could be driven mad. Poisoning it afterward would be much easier, and fighting it would become significantly simpler.
Blood Mary, a toxin associated with the Asura God, was nearly impossible for any soul beast or soul master to resist. Perhaps only the Angelic Purification of the Angel Martial Soul could counteract it.
"Little monster, is there anything else you want from me?"
Yang Podi pondered before asking, "Dugu Grandpa, how did you create your poison pill?"
Dugu Bo was speechless. "Why are you always so interested in studying me? Are you really planning to deal with me?"
Yang Podi thought for a moment and said, "I was wondering, if I could make my soul power like your poison pill, self-operating, wouldn't my cultivation speed increase significantly?"
Dugu Bo chuckled. "You're full of ideas, little monster. I originally created the poison pill to rid myself of the torment of the Jade Phosphor Poison. By condensing all the toxins into a single pill, I was able to expel them. It was an accidental success. The method isn't overly complicated, but be careful. One misstep and you might explode."
Dugu Bo then took out a poison pill from his mouth and handed it to Yang Podi. "You can study it. From this pill, you should be able to figure out the method."
Yang Podi took the pill and saw that its surface was smooth as a mirror, with faint lines. Observing it with his spiritual power, he noticed an operational pattern inside.
The more spiritual power he injected, the clearer the structure became.
After a long while, Yang Podi smiled and said, "Dugu Grandpa, thank you so much. I'll borrow this poison pill for a while and return it after I'm done."
At this moment, Yang Podi was thinking that if he combined the Starlight Spirit Pearl with the poison pill's method, he might be able to develop a soul core cultivation technique. That would significantly enhance the family's strength.
