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Chapter 136: Handcrafted Pills

Dugu Bo sat cross legged beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where the opposing energies were at their strongest. He could clearly feel the activity of the poison in his body decreasing significantly. However, even though it was greatly suppressed, the poison still felt difficult to control. Without hesitation, he tossed the pill Sun Zhongjing had given him into his mouth. The moment it entered, it dissolved into a refreshing liquid that spread through his entire body almost instantly.

He could feel the burden that had weighed on him for years gradually fading away. The damage that the poison had inflicted on his body over the years was rapidly healing under the nourishment of this liquid. At the same time, the activity of the poison was further suppressed to an extremely low level. Sensing that his body had reached its peak state, he closed his eyes and began to circulate the Poison Core Technique, attempting to guide and control the poison within him.

At first, the toxins remained unresponsive, but as he continued to focus persistently, they finally began to move slowly, yet steadily.

Bit by bit, strand by strand, the poison hidden within his bones, muscles, and bloodstream was being drawn out and gradually concentrated toward his dantian. Thanks to the external environment and the effects of the pill, the previously untamable poison had now become docile, showing no signs of rebellion.

From the outside, Sun Zhongjing quietly observed Dugu Bo as he condensed his Poison Core. In truth, the Poison Core technique was not that different from soul core formation in fact, they were essentially the same thing. The only difference was that one used soul power, while the other relied on poison.

Simply put, the so called Poison Core was nothing more than a specialized soul core where Dugu Bo used his own poison as the center, fusing it with soul power to create a unique toxic soul core. Once this core was successfully formed, he would not only be able to increase his cultivation by absorbing the venom produced by his martial soul, but also gain unparalleled control over his poison.

It was essentially a simplified version of the Plague God Physique. While the Plague God Physique allowed one to absorb and manipulate all forms of viruses, the Poison Core was limited solely to the poison produced by one's martial soul a significant difference in potential.

The Poison Core's limit was far below that of the Plague God Physique, but it had two major advantages it was safe and easy to cultivate. Unlike the Plague God Physique, which required extreme resilience and a constant battle against death, the Poison Core technique could be learned by anyone with a Soul Elder's level of soul power. More importantly, it was a hereditary technique that could be passed down through generations.

After some time, Dugu Bo had successfully gathered all the poison in his body into his dantian. He then carefully guided it according to the unique circulation method of the technique, allowing the toxins to intertwine and merge with his soul power… Until finally, a glowing green Poison Core took shape within him.

It was worth mentioning that when Dugu Bo first broke through to the Titled Douluo level, he had naturally formed a core like pearl inside him. However, that pearl was merely a condensed form of his soul power it had no ability to store or control his poison. Compared to his new Poison Core, the old pearl was useless.

Seeing no need to keep it, Dugu Bo absorbed it into his new Poison Core, completely fusing the two. From this moment on, there would be only one core inside his body one that contained both his lifelong cultivation and his mastery of poison.

As the Poison Core fully stabilized, Dugu Bo slowly opened his eyes. His entire appearance had undergone a drastic transformation. Previously, his hair, eyes, nails practically every part of him was tinted green, a clear sign of severe poisoning. But now, with all the poison condensed into his core, his eyes, nails, and hair had all returned to their natural colors.

Even his previously aged appearance had changed. His body had undergone significant restoration, making him look much younger. Originally, he had looked like an old man in his eighties or nineties, but now, he appeared closer to his sixties or seventies.

In truth, he could have made himself look even younger. At the Titled Douluo level, one's external appearance could be freely adjusted to an extent. For example, Bibi Dong, the Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall, was already in her fifties or sixties, yet her youthful appearance resembled that of a twenty year old woman.

However, Dugu Bo was different. He had no interest in appearing younger. His granddaughter was already a grown woman if he suddenly looked like a young man, wouldn't that cause… misunderstandings? Imagine the two of them standing together people might think they were siblings instead of grandfather and granddaughter.

To avoid unnecessary confusion, and since he wasn't particularly concerned about his appearance, he decided to keep his elderly look. He had no desire for a late in life romance.

More importantly, his soul power had skyrocketed. By absorbing all the latent poison stored in his body, he not only regained the soul power he had previously lost but also advanced another full level.

Dugu Bo was now a Level 92 Titled Douluo.

To put things into perspective since reaching Level 91, he had been stuck at that level for years, completely unable to make progress. But now, thanks to the Poison Core, he had finally broken through. His excitement was beyond words.

"Sect Master, I did it!"

Dugu Bo stood up, his expression overflowing with gratitude as he faced Sun Zhongjing. He had never felt so comfortable and in control of his own body. If his loyalty to Sun Zhongjing had been 60% before, then now… it was a solid 100%.

No one who had never experienced the torment of living with lethal poison could truly understand what it was like. Only after fully mastering the Poison Core technique did Dugu Bo realize that his previous expectations had been too low.

The benefits of the Poison Core technique were far beyond what he had initially imagined.

Raising his hand, he focused his thoughts immediately, a thin layer of green toxic mist began to gather around his palm. As he concentrated, the mist started to change shape, morphing freely according to his will.

One moment, it became a venomous snake, then a scorpion, then a toad… constantly shifting form with absolute precision.

Before condensing his Poison Core, this level of fine tuned control had been completely impossible for him. In the past, his toxic mist was wild and unrefined now, he could shape it as easily as moving his own limbs.

And this was just the beginning.

Dugu Bo had a strong feeling that the Poison Core still held many more secrets waiting to be unlocked. As he continued to explore its potential, he was certain he would discover even more surprising abilities.

Looking at Sun Zhongjing, the one who had granted him this miraculous power, his gratitude deepened even further.

(End of Chapter)

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