Chapter 48: Serpent Emperor Transforms into Dragon
More than a year later, Dragon Chen returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and noticed some changes.
The medicinal herbs there had grown rapidly, nourished by the spring water of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The previously small herbs had become much more lush.
Dugu Bo asked with some anticipation:
"Kid, since we're already here, stop playing coy."
"Don't rush, I have a special gift for you."
Dragon Chen smiled slightly, his gaze finally resting on a plant growing in a rock crevice, emitting a faint golden glow.
It was a golden gourd the size of a fist, with patterns resembling earth's Context on its skin, faintly exuding a profound and ancient aura.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.
"Kid, you're not talking about this, are you?"
Dragon Chen nodded slightly.
"This is a Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, an extremely rare heavenly treasure."
Dragon Chen explained as he carefully plucked the small golden gourd and handed it to Dugu Bo.
"After two years of cultivation, the medicinal effects of that Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma should have been fully absorbed by you. Now that you've adapted to the toxins in your body, you can Just right consume this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. Although it's an earth-attribute, it contains a trace of dragon power, which might promote the evolution of your Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit."
Dugu Bo looked at the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd with an expression of disbelief.
"This small golden gourd can actually promote the evolution of my Spirit?"
"This is an immortal-grade medicinal herb that has absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Even if it can't promote your Spirit's evolution, it can greatly increase your strength, primarily by providing a boost in power."
"Increase power..."
Dugu Bo took the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd and examined it carefully, an indescribable excitement welling up in his heart.
As a Titled Douluo, he knew what Spirit evolution meant to a Spirit Master.
His Bi Phosphor Snake Spirit had evolved into the Jade Phosphor Serpent, which helped him advance to the Titled Douluo realm.
Although he was peerless in poison, his single-target attack ability was not strong, which led him to be ridiculed as the most useless Titled Douluo.
It was precisely because of his insufficient attack power that he always lost and fled whenever he encountered Chrysanthemum Elder Yue Guan of the Spirit Hall.
Power was something he had always longed for.
If this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd could truly bring him power, his overall strength would undoubtedly greatly increase.
Dragon Chen urged:
"Eat it quickly. Just chew and swallow it, then activate your spirit power to absorb its medicinal effects."
"Alright."
Dugu Bo nodded, without hesitation, and put the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd into his mouth.
The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd transformed into a warm and scorching energy that instantly surged throughout Dugu Bo's body.
He felt a vast power churning within him, as if millions of tiny threads were weaving through his meridians, bringing waves of numbness and distension.
Dugu Bo immediately sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, beginning to guide this immense energy, slowly integrating it into his body according to his years of cultivation experience.
As time passed, the air around Dugu Bo seemed to grow heavier, and a faint earthy yellow light emanated from his body.
After an unknown amount of time, when the last trace of energy was completely absorbed, Dugu Bo suddenly opened his eyes.
He stood up, feeling the changes within himself, overjoyed.
Dragon Chen quickly walked over, eagerly asking:
"How is it? How do you feel?"
"Kid, as you said, my Spirit has evolved again."
As Dugu Bo spoke, he subconsciously released his Spirit.
A Bi Phosphor Flood Dragon, even larger than before, appeared out of thin air.
Its scales emitted a faint greenish-golden luster, releasing a awe-inspiring pressure.
"This... is this really my Spirit?"
Dugu Bo looked at the scene before him in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly.
Witnessing Dugu Bo's Spirit evolve, Dragon Chen was also a little excited.
"Serpent Emperor Transforms into Dragon! Congratulations, old brother."
"Flood Dragon..."
Dugu Bo stared blankly at the scene before him.
The evolution of the Jade Phosphor Serpent into a Bi Phosphor Flood Dragon not only meant a significant improvement in the quality of his Spirit, but also directly elevated his strength by a level, reaching a new height.
The violent attack power of a dragon-type Spirit was incomparable to that of a snake-type Spirit.
Dugu Bo retracted his Spirit, his excitement overflowing.
Dragon Chen asked:
"Has your spirit power increased?"
Dugu Bo chuckled.
"I was just about to tell you about that. The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd not only caused my Spirit to evolve, but also directly helped me break through the bottleneck of ninety-third rank, reaching ninety-fourth rank."
"That's truly excellent."
For Spirit Masters at the Titled Douluo level, every rank increase in spirit power signifies immense progress.
To break through through one's own cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Dugu Bo and Dragon Chen had only known each other for two or three years.
But Dragon Chen's help to him was truly immense; he not only solved the problem of his own toxins backfiring, but also helped him improve his strength repeatedly.
The evolution of his Spirit into a Flood Dragon even allowed his strength to reach a new realm he had never dared to dream of.
Dugu Bo patted Dragon Chen's shoulder, his eyes filled with gratitude:
"Kid, this gift is too significant. I, Dugu Bo, owe you a favor. From now on, whether it's the Soul Master Competition or anything else, if you need anything, I will do my utmost!"
Dragon Chen joked:
"I'm not just doing this for you, but for myself too. With a strong person like you as my backing, I'll have more confidence when facing powerful enemies."
"Haha~ You're still so direct, kid. That's what I liked about you from the start. Compared to those peak Douluo, I, Dugu Bo, am indeed a bit lacking, but as long as I'm here, I will do my best to protect you."
As Dugu Bo spoke, he suddenly thought of something and frowned.
"Kid, will this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd grow again?"
Dragon Chen understood his meaning and smiled:
"You're thinking of Dugu Yan, aren't you?"
"Hmm, you know me well."
"It can grow again, but it will probably take several hundred years. Dugu Yan's Spirit hasn't even evolved yet, why are you in a hurry?"
"You're right, that's not something I should be worrying about right now, haha~"
The two chatted and laughed, discussing their upcoming plans.
"Bro Bo, why don't you become a special consultant for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? That way, you can participate in the Soul Master Competition with our team as a team leader, and you can also look after us."
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
Dugu Bo readily agreed.
After staying at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a few days, the two left and returned to Heaven Dou City.
Soon after, Ye Lingling's spirit power broke through to rank fifty.
Dragon Chen took Ye Lingling to the Star Dou Great Forest to help her hunt a Spirit Beast.
After obtaining her first ten-thousand-year spirit ring, Ye Lingling's spirit power reached rank fifty-two.