Douluo's Spiritual Pearl and Divine Sword

"Old monster, next I'm going to show off my greatest achievement. You're welcome to take a look," Tianlin said, his tone confident as his second soul ring glowed. "Second soul skill: infernal frost dominion!"

"Oh? A millennium soul ring for your second one? You truly live up to your title, little monster!" Dugu Bo expressed mild surprise, but he remained calm. After all, what could a mere Soul Grandmaster do to him?

But the moment Jun Tianlin's sword energy surged forward, Dugu Bo felt a genuine threat. Instinctively, he activated his defenses.

"Fifth soul skill: Snake Python Tiangang Shield!"

The Jade Scale Snake King coiled tightly into a defensive shield, Dugu Bo's sole defensive soul skill. Using it against a junior showcased how seriously he regarded the incoming attack.

Tianlin's twin sword energies—one carrying extreme cold, the other intense heat—struck the shield. Although his current second-ring power was far from breaking Dugu Bo's fifth soul skill, the corrosive dual attributes of ice and fire lingered even after the sword energy dissipated. Dugu Bo realized that if he withdrew his Tiangang Shield prematurely, he would still suffer damage from the residual elemental forces.

"This… That attack power rivals a Spirit elder! But the real danger lies in those attributes. For me, a Titled Douluo, to feel genuinely threatened… Could it be—?" His eyes widened in realization. "Little monster, has your element of ice and fire evolved into ultimate ice and ultimate fire?"

"Indeed" Tianlin admitted calmly"From now on, no soul master wielding ice or fire can stand against me."

'This little monster is terrifying' Dugu Bo thought, shaken 'The combat power of a soul master with ultimate attributes far surpasses others of the same level. Ultimate attributes are exceedingly rare, yet he's mastered two opposing ones—fire and ice—seamlessly. If this continues, he may eventually dominate the continent and disrupt its balance entirely'

Tianlin's voice interrupted his thoughts. "Old monster, don't zone out My attack isn't over. Try this—Golden Flames Scorching the Soul!"

Tianlin unleashed his external soul bone, enhancing his soul fire to ultimate fire. This time, Dugu Bo was caught off guard.

The Snake Python Tiangang Shield was effective against physical attacks but offered no protection from spiritual attacks.

"Ugh!" Dugu Bo groaned clutching his head and retreating as if his very soul burned in raging flames. Though the pain was intense he quickly recovered, thanks to his superior soul power as a Titled Douluo.

"Little monster, is that an external soul bone on your body?"

"Yes, old monster. Thanks to the two immortal herbs strengthening my physique, I've fully fused with this external soul bone and my soul fire has also gained ultimate attributes Not bad, huh?" Tianlin smirked.

Dugu Bo stood speechless, overwhelmed by Jun Tianlin's exceptional abilities. Twin martial souls, ultimate attributes, an external soul bone—each a soul master's dream, yet Tianlin possessed them all. 'This boy truly defies all norms' Dugu Bo thought.

"Impressive" he admitted at last "But little monster, don't get complacent. Ultimate attributes are a double-edged sword. While they grant immense power, they also slow down cultivation. Before level 30, your speed may seem normal, but once you reach levels 30 until 70, you'll progress as slow as a tortoise and only after level 70 will your cultivation speed surge again and that gap will be your greatest challenge but if you break through it, becoming a Titled Douluo will be as easy as snapping your fingers."

Tianlin nodded thoughtfully. He was about to reach level 30, and Dugu Bo's words confirmed his own concerns about the impending slowdown But he remained undeterred.

"Old monster, you don't need to worry. While the ultimate attributes may hinder my speed, I have a solution: the Holy Spirit Bead and its Sacred Breath Barrier" Activating the barrier, Jun Tianlin continued "Try meditating under my barrier. You'll see what I mean."

Dugu Bo, though puzzled obeyed and sat down to meditate. Moments later he opened his eyes in astonishment"This barrier accelerates meditation?!"

"Exactly! With its help, I can offset the limitations of my ultimate martial elements. My cultivation speed may not be as monstrous as before, but it will still rival that of ordinary soul masters with full innate soul power" Tianlin explained confidently "What do you think, old monster? Want to join our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan? With my help, you'll easily surpass level ninety-five and become a super Douluo!"

Tianlin's proposal was both sincere and strategic. He trusted Dugu Bo based on the latter's character in the original story and wanted to recruit him to strengthen the sect.

Dugu Bo was tempted. Though not adept in solo battles, his poison made him a nightmare in group warfare and having him on their side would greatly benefit the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan. Moreover, the prospect of breaking past his current limits and reaching a higher realm of power was irresistible.

Still Dugu Bo hesitated"Little monster, let me think about it."

He valued his freedom and disliked being tied down by sect or clans obligations.

Tianlin smiled sensing his wavering resolve"Take your time, old monster besides I'll be staying here for half a year, so there's no rush. Just remember, the doors of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan will always be open to you. That's my promise as its future Protector Douluo."

"Thank you" Dugu Bo replied, smiling sincerely In his long life, few had earned his gratitude but today, he offered it freely to Jin Tianlin.