Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 58: Sword Douluo's Question

At Tang Hao's request, Sword Douluo ultimately decided not to enter Shrek Academy.

Even though a ten-thousand-year spirit beast that could take human form was extremely valuable, since Tang Hao was the one who first discovered her, according to the rules of the spirit master world, she belonged to him.

Whatever Tang Hao planned to do with her—whether to leave her for his son or handle her differently—was Tang Hao's decision alone.

Moreover, Tang Hao's strength was unfathomable. He had managed to kill the former Supreme Pontiff right after becoming a Titled Douluo. Over the years, his power had surely only grown, and Sword Douluo had no desire to make an enemy of someone like him for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

So, despite the closure of the Clear Sky Clan, Sword Douluo was unwilling to risk creating a conflict between the two clans. Just having Tang Hao owe him a favor was reward enough.

Another reason Sword Douluo avoided entering Shrek Academy was that he had agreed with Tang Hao to avoid scaring away that ten-thousand-year spirit beast, Xiao Wu.

…

In the evening, on a cliff behind Shrek Academy.

Su Mo had come here alone.

When Su Mo arrived, he saw a tall figure standing straight as a sword at the cliff's edge.

It was Sword Douluo.

"Junior Su Mo greets Senior Sword Douluo!"

Su Mo stepped forward, a bit nervous as he greeted Sword Douluo.

The reason Su Mo came here was that Sword Douluo had summoned him through a voice transmission, instructing him to come alone.

Su Mo had mentally prepared himself.

From the moment he held hands with Ning Rongrong, he knew he would have to face the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan one day.

He just didn't expect it to come so soon.

However, he wasn't too worried. As long as he demonstrated enough potential and remained someone whom Ning Rongrong genuinely liked, he would not face any real danger.

He only expected that tonight he might need to reveal a few secrets about himself.

Upon hearing Su Mo's voice, Sword Douluo turned around slowly, his sharp gaze sweeping over Su Mo.

Su Mo immediately felt a powerful soul pressure directed at him, sharp as a blade.

"Hmph!"

Su Mo grunted softly, his body trembling slightly before quickly steadying himself, standing firm as he met Sword Douluo's gaze calmly.

"Not bad," Sword Douluo said with a faint hint of praise, retracting his soul pressure.

"Do you know why I called you here?"

Sword Douluo looked at Su Mo with a hint of approval, speaking in a tone that bore the weight of an elder's authority.

"I do. Senior Sword Douluo came here for Rongrong."

Su Mo didn't play dumb or show fear; he calmly stated Sword Douluo's purpose.

Seeing Su Mo face him with composure, without a trace of fear, Sword Douluo's admiration for him grew.

This alone showed that Su Mo had a strong character, one unafraid of powerful opponents. Additionally, he was sharp enough to understand Sword Douluo's intention.

Clang!

"Come then, attack me. Let me see your strength before we discuss anything further!"

With that, Sword Douluo summoned the Seven Kill Sword, pointing its tip at Su Mo.

"Alright!"

Seeing Sword Douluo's stance, Su Mo understood that he would have to display his strength.

Swish—

The soul guide bracelet on his left wrist flashed, and the Xuan Iron Spear appeared in his hand.

Buzz—

Then, Su Mo's right hand summoned his Martial Soul, the Hunting Soul Spear, gripping it firmly.

"Using both a Martial Soul and a weapon?"

Sword Douluo raised an eyebrow in surprise at Su Mo's approach.

"Is this how you've been keeping a winning streak in the Battle Arena—using two spears at once?"

Sword Douluo furrowed his brows slightly.

"If that's the case, then Su Mo is winning by relying on external tools," thought Sword Douluo. He didn't oppose this approach, but it did mean that Su Mo's victories were not purely based on his own strength.

"It's not like that. In the Battle Arena, I only use my Martial Soul, not any additional weapons," Su Mo replied calmly. "Senior, this is a combat style I developed to enhance the fighting strength of tool martial spirit users. I call it the 'Soul-Weapon Fusion.'"

Su Mo shook his head confidently, then demonstrated the Soul-Weapon Fusion in front of Sword Douluo, combining both spears in an impressive display.

"Soul-Weapon Fusion!"

"A clever idea!"

Sword Douluo's eyes brightened as he watched, recognizing the brilliance of this fighting style.

"However, this Soul-Weapon Fusion can only work if the weapon's quality surpasses that of the Martial Soul, correct?" Sword Douluo quickly noted the approach's limitation.

"That's right. For example, with the Seven Kill Sword in your hands, Senior, finding a weapon that could fuse with it would be extremely challenging," Su Mo acknowledged.

"Even so, this combat style and concept could shake up the spirit master world!"

"Now, show me your strength!" Sword Douluo's anticipation grew as he waited to see Su Mo's full potential.

"Prepare yourself, Senior Sword Douluo!"

Buzz—

Without holding back, Su Mo's spirit rings shone brightly—one yellow and one purple, radiating with intensity.

"Second Soul Skill: Thunder Strike!"

Boom!

Su Mo lunged forward, spear in hand, launching an attack at Sword Douluo.

Clang—

Sword Douluo raised his Seven Kill Sword, easily parrying Su Mo's attack.

"First Soul Skill: Pierce!"

Executing his Tyrant Spear Technique!

Unfazed that Sword Douluo blocked his first strike, Su Mo activated his soul skill, adding a 200% boost to his spear's piercing power. He began his relentless assault, using his Tyrant Spear Technique to launch a barrage of powerful attacks on Sword Douluo.

Bang, bang, bang—

Initially able to remain stationary, Sword Douluo soon had to shift his stance to counter Su Mo's thunderous assault. Yet, even so, he managed to block each of Su Mo's strikes precisely with his Seven Kill Sword.

"Impressive spear mastery!"

"Combined with his Soul-Weapon Fusion, not even a Soul Sect could withstand this. He's truly skilled!"

While parrying Su Mo's attacks, Sword Douluo was inwardly amazed.

Su Mo continued to impress, demonstrating two different applications of his second soul skill, revealing his high level of control over his abilities and his own creative techniques built upon them.

In terms of both character and capability, Su Mo showed himself to be exceptional.

"That's enough!"

Clang—

With a final strike, Sword Douluo deflected Su Mo's spear and called a halt to their duel.

"To be honest, your performance has surprised me. When I was your age, I didn't have your level of strength."

Sword Douluo praised Su Mo, his expression full of admiration. But then his expression turned serious, and he asked solemnly:

"But do you believe that, with your innate spirit power of only level 2, you'll be able to protect Rongrong in the future?"

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