Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Since that day, Dugu Yan did not explain the condition of her body to Wang Li, nor did she explain it to anyone else.

Because it possibly involved some secrets, Qin Ming refrained from asking, and he also warned the other students not to bring it up in front of Dugu Yan.

Everyone understood this, as Dugu Yan's grandfather was a Titled Douluo, and one of the most terrifying among them—Poison Douluo. Anyone curious about such secrets must have a death wish.

The students here all came from distinguished backgrounds, and they were well aware of the common knowledge within high society. They knew exactly which people were untouchable, and this was something they kept firmly in mind.

As for Wang Li, Dugu Yan frequently looked at him with a gentle smile and seemed eager to take him to meet her grandfather.

Since Dugu Yan never directly explained, Wang Li wasn't sure to what extent she had suppressed the poison, but Dugu Yan herself must have been clear about it.

After another ten days of training, the academy was finally going on break!

Qin Ming's class would also have four days off, and he was giving his final speech:

"The path of cultivation requires both effort and rest. After a month of intense training, you can take a proper break in these next four days. However, you must not neglect your soul power cultivation."

"Each day you skip practicing, someone else is training. Over time, you'll fall behind. If you don't keep up, you'll be eliminated sooner or later."

The group responded loudly in unison:

"Yes!"

Agreeing on the surface was one thing, but whether they would actually follow through was another.

Qin Ming probably knew this as well. Since he had already warned them, he wouldn't show mercy during any elimination. He waved his hand and said:

"Dismissed, you may leave!"

The students cheered loudly. After over twenty days of intense training, both their minds and bodies were exhausted, and they couldn't wait to go out and have some fun.

Dugu Yan grabbed Wang Li's hand and pulled him along, smiling as she said:

"Let's go! First, we'll spend a day in Heaven Dou City, then I'll take you to meet my grandfather!"

Of course, Wang Li would not refuse.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Yu Tianheng watched as Dugu Yan quickly walked away, holding Wang Li's hand, one step behind the other. He opened his mouth but didn't say anything.

Dugu Yan was also Yu Tianheng's ideal girlfriend. Her background and strength made her a perfect match for him.

But now, he was filled with doubt. In his eyes, only a sufficiently strong soul master had the greatest charm.

Yet, Dugu Yan didn't seem to care about his own strength. Instead, she was almost always with Wang Li, who was only at the Great Soul Master level.

He felt uneasy. He was certain that Dugu Yan thought his strength as a Soul King, defeating a mere Great Soul Master like Wang Li, was not impressive.

He thought to himself:

"Since that's the case, I'll wait until Wang Li breaks through to Soul King and challenge him directly. The pride of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Martial Soul must not be underestimated. Dugu Yan, I will make you realize who the true strongest is!"

Not long after, at the foot of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy...

An elderly man dressed in a gray robe stood under the shade of a tree. His hair and beard were both a deep shade of green, and his eyes—also a striking green—glowed like emeralds, exuding a strange, almost surreal aura.

He was tall and slender, with sunken cheeks, and despite standing there, people coming and going seemed to pay him no mind at all.

This man was Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan's grandfather. A Titled Douluo-level powerhouse, he was also the most fearsome among Titled Douluos, known as Poison Douluo.

At that moment, he wore a smile as he waited for his granddaughter's break. Since the death of his son and daughter-in-law, Dugu Yan had become his only remaining family. Even though his nature was erratic—both righteous and wicked—he dote on his only relative with utmost affection.

His Blue Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul granted him terrifying toxins that could shake the continent, but it had also slowly corroded him from within.

If it weren't for the constant need to suppress his toxins, Dugu Bo would have brought Dugu Yan with him to personally guide her, rather than allowing her to study at this so-called Heaven Dou Royal Academy. What did a bunch of Soul Masters, Soul Kings, and Soul Emperors have that could compare to him, Dugu Bo, in teaching his granddaughter?

As he stood there, Dugu Bo's gaze fixed on his granddaughter, and a wide smile spread across his face. But then, he saw her holding a boy's hand.

His fist, hidden beneath his sleeve, clenched tightly.

Although it was Dugu Yan holding the boy's hand, to Dugu Bo, this was a brat who had dared to take his granddaughter's hand. In that instant, Dugu Bo's aura flared up, but just as quickly, it was reined in.

He couldn't act out in front of his granddaughter, but this brat—there would be a time when Dugu Yan wasn't around. At that time, he would make the boy pay.

As they drew closer, Dugu Bo released his soul power, allowing Dugu Yan to sense him.

"Grandfather!"

Dugu Yan exclaimed in surprise, pulling Wang Li along as she approached him.

Wang Li felt a chill run down his back as he noticed the smile of joy on the old man's face when he saw Dugu Yan, but the look he gave Wang Li was cold, almost icy.

It was like a venomous snake coiling around his neck, its tongue flicking in and out, as if it might strike at any moment.

Wang Li swallowed nervously and composed himself. With Dugu Yan there to protect him, Dugu Bo wouldn't kill him outright. However, the presence of such a powerful Titled Douluo was still terrifying.

At this moment, Dugu Bo flashed a smile he thought was gentle, though it was more than enough to make a child stop crying at night. His eyes, cold as ice, fixed on Wang Li as he spoke:

"Yan Yan, who is this child?"

Dugu Yan quickly introduced him:

"Grandfather, don't scare him. This is my junior, Wang Li. He's a freshman at Heaven Dou Royal Academy this year, a genius with a soul power of level 25 at just nine years old!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was genuinely surprised. With his many years of experience, a nine-year-old with level 25 soul power was indeed a terrifying figure.

Just then, Dugu Yan moved closer to her grandfather, tiptoeing to whisper something in his ear.

But in the next instant, Dugu Bo's aura fluctuated dangerously, his immense soul power momentarily spiraling out of control. He swiftly grabbed Dugu Yan in one arm and Wang Li in the other, vanishing from the spot in an instant, moving with the speed of a phantom.

Deep within the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the three members of the teaching committee—Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin—instantly sensed the powerful aura.

"Is that the Blue Phosphor Serpent descending?"

"Yes, such a terrifying and cold soul power could only belong to him!"

"It vanished in an instant. Has he come to pick up Dugu Yan?"

"Most likely. In that case, we don't need to interfere."

(End of chapter)