Under the blazing sun, the carriage carrying Qian Renxue and her brother has reached the edge of the Sunset Forest.
As soon as they land, Qian Renjue can hear various sounds coming from the jungle—chirping insects, beast roars, and the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Ling Yuan, Porcupine, and Snake Lance stand in different directions.
"Squeak!"
Back in the forest, the soft-boned rabbit on Qian Renjue's shoulder seems excited.
"Don't run around. If you get eaten, I won't help."
"Squeak—!"
Qian Renjue grabbed the rabbit, which had jumped into the air, and gently pinched it.
The rabbit immediately settles down, looking around.
Qian Renxue stores the carriage and, holding Qian Renjue's arm, asks softly, "Jue, what should we do next?"
"Sister."
Qian Renjue points towards the depths of the Sunset Forest and responds, "We'll advance into the Sunset Forest and let the elders find the toxic mist from the air."
"Alright."
Qian Renxue nods slightly.
She instructs Ling Yuan and the others, "Ling Yuan, stay behind and handle security. Porcupine and Snake Lance, you're responsible for locating the toxic mist."
"Yes, Miss."
Ling Yuan and the others respond respectfully.
As Porcupine and Snake Lance prepare to take off, Qian Renjue adds quickly, "Also, the two elders should be on the lookout for ten-thousand-year soul beasts with darkneas attributes. Note their approximate locations to make things easier later."
"Understood!"
Porcupine Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo respond in unison, donning their masks and flying into the sky.
"Jue, let's set off too."
"Mm."
Qian Renxue holds Qian Renjue's soft hand and walks into the Sunset Forest.
Ling Yuan follows behind.
The aura of the Title Douluo is so strong that even century-old or thousand-year soul beasts, despite their low intelligence, have no choice but to avoid Qian Renxue and the others.
In the Sunset Forest, the siblings do not feel any pressure at all, strolling leisurely as if sightseeing.
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In the center of Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Water vapor rises, and exotic flowers and plants are everywhere.
Outside the wooden cabin, the ten-year-old Dugu Yan sits alone on a small stool.
She holds a small fan, gently fanning the stove in front of her, occasionally adding more firewood.
Her delicate face and fine nose are covered with a bit of black charcoal
There is a hint of sadness in her light green eyes.
Clenching her small fist, as if to encourage herself.
Under the torment of the snake venom, Dugu Xin can only lie on the bed, barely clinging to life.
Dugu Bo sits beside the bed, resting and recovering.
Little do they know, danger is quietly approaching.
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At this moment.
Qian Renjue and the others stand outside the valley.
Seeing the swirling and dense toxic mist ahead, Qian Renxue can't help but smile coldly.
This time, let's see how Dugu Bo escapes!
She commands, "Porcupine, clear the path!"
"Yes!"
Without hesitation, Porcupine Douluo's seventh soul ring glows.
His body, flying high in the air, suddenly expands.
The second soul ring on his body lights up.
"Second Soul Skill: Infinite Devour!"
A deep voice sounds.
In the air, Porcupine, resembling a balloon, takes a deep breath!
The swirling toxic mist begins to flow into Porcupine Douluo's mouth, being stored in his belly.
With Porcupine soul skill, the toxic mist is suspended in the air, and a narrow gap slowly appears in front of Qian Renjue and the others.
Qian Renxue smiles and turns back, saying, "Jue, let's go."
"Mm."
Qian Renjue nods slightly, calming the frantic rabbit in his arms, and steps forward into the mist.
Ling Yuan and Snake Lance activate their martial spirits, protecting them on either side.
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Inside the valley.
Dugu Yan, who is making medicine, suddenly frowns.
She vaguely hears the sound of a fierce wind howling.
Looking up and surveying the surroundings, she sees the toxic mist swirling and gathering on the cliff, showing a pattern that was differen from usual
Her light green eyes showing alarm.
Dugu Yan immediately stands up.
Looking at the swirling toxic mist, she turns and runs into the house, urgently shouting, "Grandpa, Grandpa! Someone is coming!"
Swish!
Hearing Dugu Yan's shout, Dugu Bo immediately opens his eyes.
In a few breaths, he is at Dugu Yan's side.
Hearing the commotion, he looks up at the gap in the mist with a grave expression.
"Who is it?!"
"Grandpa, look up!"
Dugu Yan grabs Dugu Bo's hand and points to the cliff top.
"Yan Yan, don't be afraid. Grandpa is here."
Dugu Bo gently pats Dugu Yan's hair, soothing her.
As his words fall, the valley is suddenly filled with the booming laughter of Snake Lance Douluo.
"Haha. Young Master Jue was right. Old poison, today you won't be able to escape!"
Swish!
A long, curved, and dark purple spearhead pierces through the toxic mist.
"The Spirit Hall! Damn it. How did they find this place?!"
Dugu Bo's face turns grim.
Before he can finish speaking, a tall, sharp-looking figure appears after the spear.
With two yellow, three purple, and four black soul rings, the figure's glowing eyes lock onto Dugu Bo and his granddaughter below.
The third soul ring on his feet begins to shine.
Dugu Bo immediately shields his granddaughter, his eight soul rings circling around him.
"Grandpa!"
Dugu Yan's shout is filled with worry.
As tensions rise, a gentle yet somewhat authoritative voice is heard.
"Snake Lance Douluo, please calm down!"
"Yes, I understand!"
The soul ring that was about to shine on Snake Lance's feet dims again.
Dugu Bo furrows his dark green brows, looking at the gap in the toxic mist with confusion.
His anxiety increases—last time, he barely survived facing Porcupine Douluo.
Will he make it through today?!
Screech——!
The fiery phoenix's long cry echoes throughout the valley.
The massive phoenix soars out from the cliff, spiraling down into the valley.
Qian Renjue and Qian Renxue are on the back of the burning bird.
Ling Yuan, who has been with Qian Renjue for a long time, naturally understands that having someone else hold him while flying would be quite awkward.
Letting Qian Renjue stand on her back, however, is a good solution, and she doesn't mind.
Dugu Bo looks at the nine soul rings floating below the firebird.
His heart is filled with despair.
When he sees the two golden figures on the phoenix's back, hope flickers in his eyes.
His dark green eyes show a hint of ruthlessness.
The one who called for Snake Lance to stop should be that young man.
Perhaps, only by capturing him, will the Dugu family have a chance to survive.
But soon, Dugu Bo's hope fades.
The phoenix doesn't land but hovers in the air, following Qian Renxue's instructions.
"Old poison, it's been a while since we last met, and your poison still smells as foul as ever!"
Porcupine's deep voice echoes.
The large balloon-like body of cuttlefish suddenly deflates, expelling the toxic mist back.
Using the force from the deflating air, it drifts over to Snake Lance and gazes down at Dugu Bo from a high position.
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