Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 5: Summoning of the Dead, Poison Douluo Appears

A sudden gust of cold wind blew up, and Ning Fengzhi and the others saw three somewhat illusory figures appear beside Ning Qiuyang.

"Qiuyang, what's this?"

Ning Qiuyang explained, "This is my first soul skill, Summoning the Dead."

"I can summon three soul masters of the same realm as me, or one soul master of a higher realm than me, to fight for me."

"Summoning of the dead?"

There is very little research on souls in Douluo Continent. Generally, when a Soul Master dies, he or she dies and his or her soul returns to heaven and earth. There has never been a case of summoning a soul that has been dead for many years.

Upon hearing Ning Qiuyang say that the three illusory figures were ghosts, Ning Rongrong was so frightened that she quickly hid behind Sword Douluo.

Even Ning Fengzhi couldn't give her a sense of security at a time like this.

"Qiuyang, how much combat power do the ghosts you summon have?"

Ning Fengzhi ignored Ning Rongrong's little actions and continued to ask questions.

Ning Qiuyang smiled and said, "Their combat power is almost the same as when they were alive. They can use both their soul power and soul skills as usual, and they also have memories of their previous lives."

"what?"

This time, not only Ning Fengzhi, but even Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo were stunned.

If the souls Ning Qiuyang summons have the same combat power as when they were alive, wouldn't that mean that during battle, he can summon three helpers of the same level as him at any time?
If fighting against an enemy of the same level, Ning Qiuyang can summon three helpers to gang up on the enemy by using his soul skill.

Furthermore, they also noticed Ning Qiuyang's statement that it was possible to summon a soul of a higher realm.

The strength gap between each major realm of a Soul Master is significant, especially at higher realms, where the difference between major realms is almost impossible to bridge with other means.

Sword Douluo asked, "Is this soul skill useful when you are at a lower level, or will it still be effective when you reach the Soul Douluo level?"

"There are no restrictions. Whether you are at the Soul Master level or the Soul Douluo level, the effect is the same."

"Just as I thought," Sword Douluo murmured.

He had already guessed when he asked the question, but he was still shocked when Ning Qiuyang confirmed it.

"Is this the innate level 20 full soul power talent? It's ridiculously strong."

Ning Qiuyang smiled slightly.

"Combat strength is secondary."

"How so?" Ning Fengzhi asked.

"As I said, they all possess memories from their previous lives, including their knowledge and abilities. Perhaps we can learn some of the self-created soul skills that have long been lost from them."

Ning Fengzhi and the others had already been shocked enough today, and they were somewhat numb to what they were hearing.

A few hundred meters away in the tree canopy, a tall, thin old man with green hair was startled.

"Who?"

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo shouted at the same time.

"not good."

Dugu Bo was highly skilled at stealth and concealment, and since he was several hundred meters away from Ning Qiuyang and the others, even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo did not detect his presence immediately.

But upon hearing Ning Qiuyang's words, the momentary tremor in his mind was noticed by Sword Douluo and the others.

"Damn it." Dugu Bo wished he could slap himself.

He had recognized Ning Fengzhi and his group long ago, but he approached them out of curiosity, thinking that it wouldn't matter even if he was discovered.

But now that he knows the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has such a talented disciple with such a powerful soul skill, he's afraid they won't let him off easily.

Dugu Bo was quite aware of his own abilities.

Even if Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were two different people, and both were of a higher level than him, he would still be no match for them, even if only one of them came.

His poisonous vegetables are very effective, but he is no match for a Title Douluo of the same realm.

When Dugu Bo fled, Ning Qiuyang noticed his green hair and had already guessed his identity. Dugu Bo's appearance in Sunset Forest at this time suggests he had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Ning Rongrong asked Ning Fengzhi worriedly, "Dad, will Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone be alright?"

Although Ning Fengzhi's expression was serious, it was because he was worried that Ning Qiuyang's abilities would be leaked. He was not worried at all about Chen Xin and Gu Rong's strength.

"Don't worry, your Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa are very powerful. Enemies can only run away when they see them."

Dugu Bo is now in despair.

He realized that even if he tried to run away, he couldn't escape.

Chen Xin, having become one with his sword, quickly blocked Dugu Bo's path. Behind Dugu Bo, Gu Rong had also arrived.

"So it's Poison Douluo. Are you coming with us, or..."

Dugu Bo was aloof and arrogant, but he still knew right from wrong.

He sighed and said, "No need to trouble you, I'll go with you myself."

Ning Qiuyang and the other two waited in place and saw Dugu Bo being brought back with a bitter expression, sandwiched between Chen Xin and Gu Rong.

Ning Fengzhi maintained his composure.

"Mr. Poison Douluo, a titled Douluo, why are you eavesdropping on other people's conversations?"

Dugu Bo was somewhat embarrassed.

He noticed that the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had brought two titled Douluo to Sunset Forest. Fearing that they had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and were preparing to seize the treasure land, he followed them from a distance, feeling worried.

They breathed a sigh of relief when they discovered that the purpose of the hunt was simply to capture soul beasts so that their disciples could absorb soul rings.

It was his curiosity that got the better of him; he thought it wouldn't be a big deal to hear about a child's soul skill, but he never expected to hear something extraordinary.

He looked at Ning Qiuyang with a complicated expression: "Sect Master Ning, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has produced an extraordinary genius."

He did not explain that he had not heard anything.

Such sophistry is not only useless, but it also makes him appear even less deserving of the demeanor of a Title Douluo.

Ning Fengzhi asked with difficulty, "Mr. Dugu, what do you think I should do with you?"

He didn't know how long Dugu Bo had been following him or how much intelligence he had gathered.

The best way, of course, would be to keep Dugu Bo silent forever, so as to keep the secret, but Ning Fengzhi's personality made him unwilling to choose this method.

At this moment, Ning Qiuyang suddenly said:
"Uncle Ning, is this Mr. Dugu from the Spirit Hall or one of the other three upper sects?"

Without waiting for Ning Fengzhi's reply, Dugu Bo said:
"I, Dugu Bo, dislike being constrained, and I belong to no one."

Ning Fengzhi added, "I deeply admire Mr. Dugu for refusing to submit to the Spirit Hall and being hunted down by them."

"Then, Senior Dugu, would you be willing to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a guest elder? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone, and Mr. Dugu also has people with whom he can exchange cultivation experiences."

Ning Qiuyang's words made Ning Fengzhi's eyes light up.

If Dugu Bo joins the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, with Chen Xin and Gu Rong watching over him, there's no need to worry about him causing trouble.

It can also enhance the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Dugu Bo's poison skills are more threatening to Soul Masters below the Title Douluo level than to most Title Douluo.

Ning Fengzhi also understood that many forces had extended olive branches to Dugu Bo over the years, but Dugu Bo had only reluctantly become a guest minister of the Heaven Dou Empire and usually did not get involved in affairs.

Dugu Bo's performance gave Ning Fengzhi hope.

He didn't immediately refute it, nor did he even show any sign of rejection; instead, he was genuinely thinking about it seriously.

Ning Fengzhi quickly said, "Mr. Dugu, there is no need to worry. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always loved peace and will not drive you to fight with others like an ox or a horse."

Dugu Bo finally made up his mind.

"Alright, Sect Master Ning, I agree to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

(End of this chapter)