Chapter 1

——The Douluo Continent, Wuhan City, Douluo Hall.

"Dugu Bo!"

"What did you say!!!"

At this moment, everyone in the Douluo Hall looked at the two people facing off with shock and fear.

They never expected that the newly appointed Douluo, Dugu Bo, who came today to receive his title, would be so arrogant!

The ceremony to confer the title hadn't even started, and he was already insulting the Second Elder in front of so many people.

"Heaven! Not only did he refuse the Second Elder's invitation, but he also insulted him in public. This person is too arrogant!"

"He's practically slapping the Second Elder's face!"

"The Second Elder has lost a lot of face today!"

Hearing the whispers of the people in the hall, the face of the Golden Crocodile Douluo became even more grim!

However, the man in green below him seemed indifferent, which surprised everyone. They didn't know what confidence he had.

In fact,

Not only did everyone want to know what confidence he had, but he himself also wanted to...

At this moment, Dugu Bo was extremely anxious.

The Second Elder of the Wuhan Hall, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, a 98th-level peak Douluo.

To be arrogant in front of him and insult him, he would probably be left with nothing but ashes.

But there was no choice. The thing in his mind, which claimed to be a system, was too terrifying.

This thing had just appeared in his body.

At that time,

He was preparing to receive the title from the Golden Crocodile Douluo when he suddenly felt a faint pain, but it disappeared instantly.

And he seemed to hear a furious roar of unwillingness?

Then... this strange thing appeared in his mind.

And it said a lot of things he couldn't quite understand.

—

"Host possession in progress..."

"0.01%, 0.02%, 0.03%..."

Hearing the cold female voice that suddenly appeared in his mind, Dugu Bo was first stunned, then quickly looked around.

Who could it be that could speak to him without being noticed by others?

This surprised him.

He was a Douluo, and there was a 98th-level peak Douluo beside him, yet they didn't detect this person. This person must be extremely powerful!

So, Dugu Bo decided to see what this person was going to say.

But what he heard next was all gibberish, incomprehensible and intimidating.

"...System error... System error..."

"Warning! Host not detected!"

"Warning! Host not detected!"

"Warning! Host not detected!"

What host? What is she talking about???

"Ding— System cannot detect host, initiating emergency protocol."

"Emergency protocol initiated!"

"Initiating system transfer, searching for nearest character."

No, what are you talking about??? What system, what character transfer, can you explain clearly???

"Ding— Target confirmed, character information verification started."

"Character information"

"Name: Dugu Bo"

"Identity: Native of the Douluo Continent"

"Spirit Beast: Green Phosphorus Snake King"

"Spirit Power Level: 91st-level Douluo"

Dugu Bo understood this, it was information about his identity... but what was she trying to convey?

Dugu Bo was getting frustrated. If it weren't for the many people around and his inability to detect her, he would definitely make her taste his poison!

Let her know how many eyes Dugu Bo has!!

"Character information verified, initiating system transfer!"

"1%... 10%... 35%... 75%... 100%!"

"Host binding successful!"

Suddenly—

After hearing this voice, a white light flashed in Dugu Bo's mind, followed by an image.

It was a large, crystal-clear cube projection, and on it appeared some strange large characters!

Although he didn't recognize them, Dugu Bo somehow knew their meaning.

—Douluo Ascension System—

And just as Dugu Bo was dumbfounded, not knowing what this thing was, the large cube started speaking.

It was that cold female voice!

"Respected host, hello!"

"This system is called the Douluo Ascension System, and its ultimate goal is to help the host reach the pinnacle of the Douluo world and become a deity."

"Uh..."

Dugu Bo was a bit stunned but quickly reacted, looking at the large cube with suspicion.

"Does this... mean you can help the host... that is, me, become a deity?"

"Exactly!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a bit excited. After all, becoming a deity was something everyone wanted.

But he didn't agree immediately. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch, so he continued to ask.

"Then... what do you need from me?"

"Just complete the tasks issued by the system at each stage!"

"Um, what kind of tasks?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo became cautious. What if this thing made him do something harmful to Yan Yan...

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo immediately wanted to refuse.

But...

"Ding— Detected that the host is currently at the Douluo title ceremony, initiating the first task!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo thought it was better to hear the task content first and refuse if it wasn't right.

"Task content: Refuse the Golden Crocodile Douluo's invitation and publicly anger the Golden Crocodile Douluo!"

"Task reward:

30,000-year-old soul ring (can be attached to any soul ring)

99th-level Douluo five-minute experience card (after use, the host can reach the strength of a 99th-level Douluo for five minutes)

A book of immortal herbs (provides detailed explanations of over a hundred immortal herbs)."

Puff—

Dugu Bo was stunned!

Refusing the Wuhan Hall's invitation was fine, as he didn't like being restricted, but angering the Golden Crocodile Douluo???

He still wanted to live a few more years!!

As for the reward...

It looked good... and he wanted it.

But who knew if it was real or not. If it was fake, it would be over.

So Dugu Bo decided to ignore the task, but upon closer inspection, he saw another line.

"Task failure: Weaken the host's soul power by ten levels."

...Is this real?

But the system started speaking again,

"Detected that the Golden Crocodile Douluo has begun to invite the host, please complete the task as soon as possible."

Indeed, Dugu Bo realized that the Golden Crocodile Douluo had already walked up to him.

The Golden Crocodile Douluo, looking like a kind old neighbor, smiled at Dugu Bo and said,

"Dugu Douluo, would you like to join our Wuhan Hall?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent.

He didn't know if the large cube was telling the truth and thought he should think about it more.

But,

The female voice spoke again,

"System detected that the task is about to fail, host punishment will begin, countdown to implementation started."

"Ten... nine... eight..."

Then Dugu Bo was horrified to find his soul power weakening with the countdown.

91st level, 90th level.

As the third number was about to start, Dugu Bo felt he was about to fall back to a Soul Emperor!

It was real!!!

So, he accepted the task in a flash!

Then everyone in the Douluo Hall saw a shocking scene.

Hearing the Second Elder's invitation, Dugu Bo fell silent for a moment, then his face suddenly changed, and he shouted at the Second Elder.

"Rubbish!"

"The Wuhan Hall is worthy of inviting an old man like me!"

"Old man, are you giving me too much face!"