As soon as Dugu Bo arrived, Li Yu snapped out of his focus.
However, he did not show any panic or anger, as he was not concerned about the secret being exposed.
These abilities might soon be revealed to others, and it didn't matter if Dugu Bo knew about them early.
With this in mind, Li Yu raised his hand and gestured.
Bi Fang and Ying Yu immediately came to stand before him.
"A small trick created with elemental power," Li Yu said with a faint smile. He then turned toward Dugu Bo, flashing a bright smile, "Would Your Majesty like to try its power?"
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow.
"What kind of soul master would ask a Title Douluo to test your moves?"
His instinct was to refuse.
However, as he met Li Yu gaze and saw the expectation in his eyes, along with the faintly weak aura emanating from him, Dugu Bo reluctantly nodded.
"Fairy!" Dugu Bo muttered under his breath, then spoke, "Your mental power is strong. You wouldn't have been able to condense such a delicate elemental body otherwise."
He paused, seeming to realize something.
"No wonder you were able to absorb a 2000-year-old soul ring with ease despite just reaching the third ring. It all makes sense now."
"Of course, this may also have to do with your age. A person's mental power strengthens as they age, though there is a limit, it does have an effect."
"However, most soul masters don't wait for age to pass before absorbing soul rings..."
"Even if they wait, their talent may not allow them to absorb higher-level soul rings."
"Well, enough talking. It's useless now. Just cherish this rare opportunity!"
Dugu Bo shook his head with a sense of reflection. "For the sake of you helping me deal with the poison, I'll try your moves."
With that, Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back, completely nonchalant as if Li Yu summoned Bi Fang and Ying Yu were no threat at all.
Given his Title Douluo status, he certainly had the confidence to dismiss them.
Li Yu, however, felt an inexplicable confidence in Bi Fang and Ying Yu, even though he had not yet tested their strength.
Their identity as mythical beasts from the Shan Hai Jing made Li Yu instinctively believe they were not simple creatures.
"Since Your Majesty insists, please guide me," Li Yu said with a calm expression.
With a thought, Bi Fang and Ying Yu immediately sprang into action.
Bi Fang, a fire-type, burst into action.
The moment Li Yu gave the order, its eyes filled with killing intent as flames engulfed its body.
Without any hesitation, it flew toward Dugu Bo.
In mid-flight, its small body rapidly expanded.
In the blink of an eye, it had grown to over two meters in length.
With a sharp cry, Bi Fang opened its mouth and unleashed a torrent of crimson flames at Dugu Bo!
Dugu Bo's eyes widened in surprise.
Li Yu had already stunned him by summon such living creatures with elemental power.
But now, he saw that the firebird didn't behave like a mere shell created from elemental condensation.
It was more like a living creature with its own life force.
Moreover, it could even change the size of its body at will!
This demonstrated the amazing control Li Yu had over elemental power!
This wasn't just talent—it was a level of mastery that could be called monstrous.
However, despite his astonishment, Dugu Bo didn't show any sign of worry.
He didn't bother with complex defenses.
Instead, he conjured a faint green soul power shield around himself.
In his perception, the firebird, although controlled skillfully, didn't seem to have the power to harm him.
Even though it didn't seem like something a third-ring soul master should be able to achieve, Du Gobo was confident that it wouldn't pose any threat to him.
The flames of Bi Fang crashed into his soul power shield with a loud boom!
Sizzling sounds rang out as the impurities in Dugu Bo soul power reacted with the pure flames.
But that was all.
Bi Fang flames didn't advance any further.
At this moment, Ying Yu, the water-type, slowly started to move.
It glided through the air, riding the water bubble it had created.
Its body grew to over two meters long, just like Bi Fang.
With a quick snap of its mouth, a powerful water column shot out!
The water struck Dugu Bo shield with such force that even his faint green shield wobbled, and Dugu Bo slid back a few steps.
But after a slight exertion, Dugu Bo stopped, his stance firm and unshaken.
However, the green shield around him continued to tremble under the alternating attacks of fire and water.
Dugu Bo furrowed his brow.
This shield, though casually summoned, could normally withstand attacks from five-ring soul kings.
But now, a third-ring soul master's attacks were showing signs of breaking through.
He couldn't help but be stunned.
If earlier, he was astonished at Li Yu control over the elements, now he was shocked by the extraordinary power Li Yu had demonstrated.
He thought to himself:
Li Yu, though only 18 and at level 37, was already showing talent and strength far superior to his granddaughter, Dugu Bo beloved Dugu Bo!
"Such talent wasted…" Dugu Bo sighed internally, looking at Li Yu with regret.
If only Li Yu were a man, he would have married him off to Dugu Bo granddaughter immediately.
This would make everything easier.
But for now, things were complicated, especially with Li Yu status as the Heavenly Dou Empire's Prince.
Dugu Bo had sent news to Xue Qinghe to explain the situation and inform him of Li Yu progress.
Suddenly, a clear crack broke the moment's tension.
Dugu Bo, distracted for only a moment, watched as his soul power shield began to crack open!