novelraw Chapter 172 Hunting the Titanoboa
Chapter 172 Hunting the Titanoboa
Chapter 172 Hunting the Titanoboa
After meeting with Dugu Bo, Yang Podi went straight to his father's place and told him that he was now level 70.
Yang Zhentian was also a little stunned. He didn't expect his son to reach level 70 so quickly. At less than 20 years old, reaching level 70 should be the highest record in history.
Yang Zhentian thought for a moment before speaking: "Po Di, what's your goal this time? Have you thought about which soul beast you want?"
Yang Podi nodded: "Dad, do you still remember the Titan Python in Sunset Forest? I plan to use that Titan Python as my seventh spirit ring."
After listening to Yang Podi's words, Yang Zhentian's expression became a little serious: "Podi, you need to think this through. The difference between a soul ring under 100,000 years and a soul ring of 100,000 years is huge. It's not just a matter of color. The energy is probably much greater, and even the soul impact is much greater. And you still don't have a head soul bone."
"While your physical condition should be able to withstand it, you might not be able to withstand the impact on your soul."
Yang Podi thought for a moment, and finally spoke resolutely: "Dad, let's take this Titan Python. I'm confident I can handle it. Don't forget, I've eaten the Dew of Longing for Autumn Water."
Yang Zhentian shook his head: "That Titan Python is too powerful. If we really want to hunt it, we might all need to go together. Are you sure?"
"Dad, we don't need so many people. Just you and Second Grandfather are enough. Our family's Seven-Colored Splendor should have some effect on the Titanoboa. As long as it works, I'll have a way to kill it."
Yang Zhentian thought for a moment and finally spoke up: "Alright, then let's wait a few days until your grandfather's Soul-Exploding Pill is finished before we set off. We'll go find your second grandfather first, and then we'll go deal with this Titan Python together."
Even though the entire family moved to Mount Almo, Second Grandfather only secretly returned twice. He was quite satisfied with the future plans for Tianxing Academy and the family. The rest of the time he was still in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, guarding it on one hand and cultivating in seclusion on the other.
Five days later, Grandpa finally finished refining two Soul Explosion Pills. When he handed the pills to Yang Podi, he couldn't help but say, "Podi, this time you're going to be dealing with a 100,000-year-old soul beast. Be very careful. If you're really worried, you can choose some that are a little younger. I believe that when you get your eighth soul ring, you'll be completely fine."
Yang Podi nodded: "Grandpa, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't push myself too hard."
After obtaining the Soul-Exploding Pill, Yang Podi and Yang Zhentian prepared to set off. However, Dugu Bo, upon hearing the news, also wanted to go along, wanting to see how Yang Podi would deal with the Titan Python. Besides, he was getting a bit bored staying at Tianxing Academy and wanted to visit Tiandou City, after all, he was a guest elder of the Tiandou Empire.
The three of them used their soul power to fly directly towards Sunset Forest, and Yang Podi didn't bother to hide anymore. He simply flapped his wings and flew with the two Title Douluos.
Of the three, Yang Podi was the fastest and under the least pressure, which made the other two envious of his wings. These wings consumed little energy and were extremely fast, making them a magical tool for traveling.
The group covered a distance of 3,000 kilometers in just five days, even though they found places to rest at night and did not travel day and night.
After arriving at Sunset Forest, Yang Zhentian went directly to find his second grandfather, Yang Wushuang, while Yang Podi followed Dugu Bo to the mud pit, where they would meet up.
In just half a day, Yang Zhentian and Yang Wushuang arrived near the mud pit and met up with Yang Podi and Yang Wushuang.
After the four met, they began to discuss how to deal with the Titanoboa.
Yang Podi took out two kinds of poisons from his body. One of them was the Seven-Colored Poison, which was inherited from his family. The other was a bottle of Bloody Mary, which he had obtained from the City of Slaughter. Yang Podi had never used it and had kept it on his body.
Upon seeing the two poisons, Dugu Bo immediately became very interested. The seven-colored poison was the finest among poisons, prompting him to say, "Brother Wushuang, I didn't expect you to have such a top-grade poison hidden in your house. Show it to me soon!"
Yang Wushuang shook his head: "Brother Dugu, this is a secret medicine that is forbidden by our Po clan. It is strictly forbidden to use it if it were not for Po Di's need to use it. Moreover, this seven-colored poison is extremely poisonous, and there is no antidote except for us. If it were to leak out, it would cause a lot of trouble."
Dugu Bo couldn't help but shake his head, but when he saw Bloody Mary, he tried a drop or two and couldn't help but curse angrily: "Little monster, where did you get this poison from? It's actually human blood, and this poison seems to be very complicated. I'm afraid there's no way to cure it."
Yang Podi couldn't help but chuckle: "This is a specialty of the Slaughter City; you can't find it anywhere else. Everyone in the Slaughter City drinks this. Grandpa Dugu, would you like a few cups?"
Dugu Bo retorted, "Although I am capricious, I am not stupid enough to drink blood. Just give me a bottle or two to play with."
Yang Podi took out two bottles of Bloody Mary from his person and gave them to Dugu Bo, repeatedly instructing him: "This Bloody Mary looks normal, but drinking it will make people addicted and go crazy. I'm afraid no one in the entire Douluo Continent can cure it."
Grandpa also took the opportunity to take a few bottles and studied them briefly: "This poison is really potent. It's probably even more complex than our family's Seven-Colored Poison. Although it's not fatal, it can still make people addicted and go crazy."
Next, all that's left is to wait for the rainy days to arrive. The rainwater will help spread the toxins throughout the mud pit; otherwise, given the density of the mud, it will be very difficult for the Titanoboa to be poisoned.
Of course, the group had already tested it with live animals to confirm that the Titanoboa was still in the mud. However, seeing the Titanoboa again was still very shocking. It was hundreds of meters long, with a body several meters long enough to wrap around its neck, and its eyes were like lanterns.
Perhaps the four were lucky, because just two days later they were hit by a torrential rain.
This time, it was his second grandfather who took the lead, since he was more skilled in using poison.
Second Grandfather took the two kinds of poison, and with a look of surprise on his face, he accepted the blood-red swan kiss that Yang Podi took out, amplified the poison, and let it flow into the mud with the rain.
After the rain, the entire mudflat became murky, filled with two kinds of strange poisons, turning it into a poisonous pool.
Even in this situation, the Titan Python's presence could not be sensed. It must be said that snake-type spirit beasts are indeed good at hiding, especially this Titan Python, whose ability to hide is basically unmatched.
Then came another period of waiting, but as time went by, a trace of soul power began to appear in the mud, indicating that the Titan Python was becoming increasingly agitated.
More than ten days later, the fluctuations of soul power in the entire swamp became more and more intense, and even a fierce aura emanated from it. Even Yang Podi and the other three felt a little frightened. It was indeed worthy of being a 100,000-year-old soul beast.
On that very day, the Titanoboa suddenly burst out of the mud pit, its body thrashing about as if it had gone mad. After all, it had ingested countless amounts of Bloody Mary toxins in the Bloody Mary's mud pit.
Its aura, in particular, seemed to be weakening, clearly indicating that the multicolored poison was beginning to take effect. Although both toxins were slow-acting, the Titan Python's prolonged exposure to them would likely be unbearable for any spirit beast.
Seeing the Titan Serpent burst out of the mud, the four exchanged glances. Second Grandfather Yang Wushuang thought to himself, "Let's attack!"
Upon hearing this, everyone rushed toward the Titan Serpent, summoning their own Martial Soul Rings and unleashing powerful Soul Skills.
Among them, Dugu Bo summoned his martial soul, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, and directly used his sixth soul skill: Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Break. A huge green light rushed directly towards the Titan Python.
Yang Wushuang activated his eighth soul skill: Giant Ape Annihilation. The entire Soul-Breaking Spear became enormous, especially the tip of the spear, which was wrapped in ordinary black light, as if it would annihilate the entire environment.
Yang Zhentian then activated his sixth soul skill: Lion's Roar Shatters Gold, seemingly wanting to shatter everything the Soul-Shattering Spear encountered.
Yang Podi also used his sixth soul skill: Golden Lion Roaring Sky Break. A golden light flew out from the Soul Breaking Spear, like the phantom of the Golden Lion King, accompanied by a roar.
Taking advantage of the Titan Serpent's momentary lapse in attention, the three attacks struck the Titan Serpent's body.
However, this Titanoboa seemed extremely powerful; even with such a fierce attack, it could only inflict a few large wounds on the Titanoboa, but could not pose a fatal threat to it.
The Titan Serpent, in particular, was covered with a thick layer of scales, making it extremely defensive. When the Soul-Shattering Spear struck it, the sound of metal clashing against metal could be heard.
The Titan Serpent roared and shouted angrily, "Humans, how dare you ambush me!"
Immediately afterwards, a huge python tail, like a giant whip, lashed out at the four of them. The force of the blow was beyond everyone's imagination, probably no weaker than a strike from a Title Douluo.
Seeing this, the four people scattered to avoid the Titanoboa's attack, and then attacked the Titanoboa from different directions.
Father Yang Wudi immediately activated his seventh soul skill: Weapon Soul True Body, instantly transforming into a giant human figure, wielding a Soul-Breaking Spear magnified countless times, and directly stabbing it towards the head of the Titan Serpent.
At that instant, Dugu Bo activated his eighth soul skill: Freeze Time. A huge white light shot out from the eyes of the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King, as if to freeze the Titan Python in place.
Meanwhile, Second Grandfather Yang Wushuang once again unleashed his soul skill, thrusting it hard at the tail of the Titan Python.
Yang Podi's spirit rings flashed as he simultaneously activated his first and third spirit skills: the first, Thousand-Jin Force, and the third, Golden Force. The combined power of these two skills made the Soul-Breaking Spear incredibly heavy, its attack power greatly enhanced, and his physical strength increased several times over. He then unleashed his fourth spirit skill: Tiger's Roar Breaks Through a Thousand Armies. A massive Soul-Breaking Spear flew out, piercing towards the Titan Serpent's body.
This was the first time Yang Podi had used three soul skills simultaneously against an enemy. The weight of the Soul-Shattering Spear had increased by 700%, his physical strength by 200%, and his attack power by 300%. With all the soul skills combined, the Soul-Shattering Spear seemed indestructible, as if it could break through anything. Its attack power was probably no weaker than the eighth soul skill of a Title Douluo.
As the attacks landed, they directly inflicted serious injuries on the Titan Python. Its head and body were pierced by Yang Zhentian and Yang Podi respectively, and its tail was also blocked.
But this Titan Serpent seemed incredibly powerful. Even after being severely injured by the three of them, it still swung its entire body like a giant whip, as if it wanted to cleave the four of them in two.
Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo immediately activated his head soul bone skill: Medusa's Gaze. A beam of white light shot out from his eyes, attempting to freeze the entire Titan Serpent.
Seeing this, the other three continued to speed up their attacks. Even the second grandfather, Yang Wushuang, activated his weapon spirit true form, while Yang Podi activated his second soul skill: Demon Tiger Annihilation Kill. With the amplification of his first and third soul skills, his attacks were also exceptionally powerful.
After a fierce battle, the four attacked the Titanoboa repeatedly, gradually shifting their attacks from the mud pit to the adjacent land. This was intentional, as they didn't want the Titanoboa to escape back into the mud pit.
After nearly half an hour of attacks by the three, the Titan Python finally collapsed to the ground, barely alive. All four seemed to have exhausted their soul power, especially Yang Podi, who was panting heavily, after all, he had been fighting a 100,000-year-old soul beast.
Especially when the Titanoboa was about to self-destruct, Dugu Bo was able to stop it from doing so by activating his head soul bone skill again.
Even Yang Podi couldn't help but admire that this Poison Douluo was indeed a control-type enhanced attack type, and he really had some skills, especially his head soul bone skill, which was indeed very practical.
Yang Zhentian quickly said, "Po Di, give him the final blow! This Titan Serpent should be dying soon."
Yang Podi nodded and immediately unleashed the third move of the Nine Forms of Soul Breaking: Ten Thousand Blades Return to One. Countless spear beams converged and pierced through the Titan Serpent's head from the original wound.
However, the Titanoboa seemed to have extremely strong vitality. Even with its head pierced, it continued to writhe for a long time before finally stopping and revealing a huge red spirit ring.
Yang Podi took out some herbs and handed them to the other three. He then sat down on the ground to try to recover his soul power and physical condition, since absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring was no joke.
(End of this chapter)