Dugu Yan's lively and beautiful eyes remained firmly locked on Gu Feng, who was enveloped in a dark mist, her gaze filled with worry, never once straying.
Time passed slowly amidst the tension and unease. After an unknown period, a deafening dragon's roar suddenly erupted from the quiet dark mist.
"Roar!!!"
The dragon's roar was powerful and majestic, as if it could pierce the heavens.
Dugu Yan was startled by the sudden sound, her face turning pale. Trembling, she pointed in Gu Feng's direction and exclaimed, "Grandpa, look! What's happening to Gu Feng?"
Immediately after, a crisp cracking sound rang out, as if signaling the breaking of a seal.
The dark mist cocoon that had enveloped Gu Feng began to slowly dissipate, like thin ice melting in the spring.
"Roar!!!"
At the same time, another awe-inspiring dragon's roar echoed around them, carrying an innate regal aura that inspired reverence.
Even some of the Soul Beasts in the Sunset Forest began to bow in the direction of the dragon's roar.
As the dark mist gradually faded, a mysterious and majestic creature slowly emerged behind Gu Feng.
Its head was adorned with golden specks, shining like stars. The ancient Bone Dragon head, though weathered and aged, exuded a terrifying aura.
However, the most astonishing aspect was its massive, serpentine body that seemed to blot out the sky and moon.
Its long, winding body was like that of a serpent, with four claws protruding from its underside, each one gleaming with a cold light, as if capable of tearing apart anything in the world.
Dugu Bo's eyes widened as he took in the scene before him, completely stunned and unable to speak. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but the shock had left him speechless.
"Is... is this still a Bone Dragon?"
Staring at the serpentine figure, Dugu Bo's mind was in complete disarray, utterly unable to comprehend what was happening.
"Could it be that the Spirit Mutation caused by the medicine changed his Martial Soul?"
How did a dragon turn into a snake?
This bizarre transformation sent shivers down Dugu Bo's spine.
A strong sense of unease welled up in his heart, as if he could already see Gu Rong storming over in a rage.
This is bad, really bad! This is a huge disaster.
If Gu Feng returns safely and tells Gu Rong about the Spirit Mutation, wouldn't Gu Rong come charging over, dragging me into a "heart-to-heart talk"?
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo felt as if the world was spinning around him, his back already drenched in cold sweat.
At this moment, Gu Feng finally slowly opened his eyes and let out a long breath: "Phew—"
Absorbing that Nether Grass was truly exhausting. Just the Soul Power alone had increased by six levels.
Moreover, he had a premonition that after absorbing the Soul Ring, he could level up a few more times.
However, the most surprising thing wasn't just that. He could feel that his Martial Soul had undergone some changes, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
He would have to figure it out on his own later...
As Gu Feng was lost in thought, Dugu Yan stammered, "Gu... Gu Feng, your Martial Soul seems to have mutated. It seems to have changed from a dragon into a snake."
She was well aware of the magnitude of this incident. Once Gu Feng returned, their brief friendship would likely come to an end, and they might even become enemies.
After all, if Gu Rong found out that his precious grandson's Martial Soul had transformed from a Bone Dragon into a Bone Snake, wouldn't he be furious?
Dragons and snakes were worlds apart. Even the strongest serpent-type Martial Soul couldn't escape being suppressed by a dragon-type Martial Soul of the same level.
Hearing this, Gu Feng turned around to take a look.
The head resembled a deer! The body resembled a snake! The claws resembled an eagle!
Wasn't this the exact image of the Chinese dragon from his memories of his past life?
Gu Feng was both shocked and delighted. He never expected his Bone Dragon Spirit to evolve into such a form.
As he carefully sensed it, the aura of the Bone Dragon had become even more powerful and profound compared to before.
Moreover, the Power of Light that Old Yi had transferred to Gu Feng had collided intensely with the extreme Yin energy contained within the Nether Grass, resulting in a miraculous chemical reaction.
With the help of this power, Gu Feng's Bone Dragon Spirit had now successfully grasped a trace of the Power of Light, elevating his strength to a new level.
It could be said that Gu Feng's Bone Dragon could no longer be called just a Bone Dragon.
It should be referred to as—the Saint Spirit Bone Dragon King!
"Sister YanYan, this isn't a Spirit Mutation, but an evolution," Gu Feng explained patiently, his eyes sparkling with joy.
"Really?" Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes widened, filled with doubt. She hesitated, her words pausing on the tip of her tongue, clearly still skeptical of Gu Feng's explanation.
After all, for a Martial Soul to transform from a dragon into something resembling a "snake" was simply too bizarre, making it hard to believe it was an evolution rather than a mutation.
"Of course it's true, Sister YanYan. If you and Senior Dugu don't believe me, then take a look."
As Gu Feng spoke, the aura around him suddenly shifted, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.
He took a deep breath, and his Soul Power surged like a tidal wave, gathering around him. Then, without holding back, he unleashed the Dragon Might of his Martial Soul.
In an instant, an ancient and powerful primal aura erupted from Gu Feng, sweeping through the surroundings like a storm, instantly filling the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Yan, being the first to face it, trembled under the overwhelming Dragon Might.
Her delicate face flushed red like a ripe apple, her chest heaving violently. Each breath seemed labored, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on her, making it nearly impossible to breathe.
Her eyes widened in shock and terror, staring fixedly at Gu Feng, unable to believe that this young man could unleash such a terrifying pressure.
Dugu Bo was equally astonished. Feeling this aura, his heart was stirred by a storm of emotions.
Just how far had this little monster's Martial Soul evolved?
It could even completely suppress his own Jade Scale Serpent Emperor!
As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo had seen his fair share of top-tier Martial Souls in his lifetime, but he had never encountered one that could suppress his Jade Scale Serpent Emperor to such an extent.
Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Dugu Bo, reminding him of a mysterious legend passed down among the older generation of Soul Masters.
It was said that the Angel Spirit inherited by the Qian family of the Spirit Hall was a God-level Martial Soul that surpassed ordinary Martial Souls.
This Martial Soul was said to possess the power to alter the heavens and the earth, carrying the supreme majesty and divine power of a deity.
Although Dugu Bo had never personally witnessed the awe-inspiring scene of the Angel Martial Soul in full bloom, he was well aware that many powerful figures within the Spirit Hall held this Martial Soul in deep reverence.
Moreover, the Spirit Hall had managed to make numerous proud and formidable Titled Douluo willingly submit and serve under its banner.
The gap between a God-level Martial Soul and an ordinary Martial Soul was likely no longer something that could be measured simply by the level of Soul Power or the number of Soul Rings. It was a difference as vast as that between heaven and earth, completely incomparable and not on the same level.
At this thought, a bold idea began to rise in Dugu Bo's mind.
Could it be that Gu Feng's Martial Soul had already reached the level of a God-level Martial Soul?
(End of Chapter)