When the Sky Screen revealed the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, Dugu Bo knew he couldn't protect this treasure trove.
After all, the powers of the entire Douluo Continent would be coming.
Even though the Sky Screen's blessing had purged the poison plaguing him and stabilized his strength, leaving him unaffected by the toxins, what could a Level 92 Title Douluo do against a group of Level 95-or-higher Title Douluos?
That was just asking to die!
So,
Before they arrived, the best way to maximize his gains was to take a few Immortal Herbs in advance.
Otherwise, he might not even know how he died.
Soon,
Dugu Bo landed in the herb garden.
"There are many Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, but there are plenty of poisonous herbs, too." Following the images shown by the Sky Screen, he searched for herbs that looked like the ones he'd seen.
He picked an Aromatic Silk Beauty and an Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.
Just as he was about to reach for a third, countless powerful auras rushed over from the horizon. His face paled, and without caring whether they were poisonous, he swept up a handful of herbs.
Meanwhile,
High above,
Many forces had arrived: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and Spirit Hall.
Spirit Hall had brought no fewer than four Title Douluos.
The three sides exchanged looks. Their eyes met, each revealing defiance and wariness.
"Thousand Jun and Dragon Douluo?"
When those from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan saw them, their expressions shifted. Besides Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo, who often operated outside Spirit Hall, the other two Title Douluos were unfamiliar faces.
Thousand Jun and Dragon Douluo.
The two Worship Hall elders were terrifying figures with Level 96 strength. Working together, they could make even Sword Douluo Chen Xin, a Level 97 Title Douluo, wary.
"Wait!"
Sword Douluo's eyes narrowed. "You've both broken through to Level 97?!"
The crowd erupted in shock.
The two Title Douluos only sneered. "Little Chen Xin, you have decent talent. If we hadn't come today, you would have taken all the Immortal Herbs here!"
The Sky Screen had descended, blessing all living things.
Every soul master, soul beast, and other living creature on the continent had received a blessing of some kind.
The most noticeable effect was the increase in Soul Power.
It could be said that the instant the Sky Screen appeared, ninety percent of soul masters had gained one to five levels of Soul Power, depending on their talent.
Among those present, Sword Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen, Qian Jun, and Gui Mei had all directly increased their Soul Power cultivation. Yu Yuanzhen and Gui Mei had reached Level 96, while the other three had reached an even more terrifying Level 97.
Sword Douluo nodded. "Whoever obtains the Immortal Herbs will depend on their own abilities!"
After exchanging a few barbs, the three sides turned their attention to the area shrouded in poisonous miasma.
"Old Poison, we've arrived. Are you still going to hide?!"
The pressure released by the seven Title Douluos bore down like a mountain, forcing every living creature in the area to submit.
In the blink of an eye, Dugu Bo appeared in the distance.
He gazed at the seven Title Douluos, his last hope vanishing.
"Everyone, I know I can't protect this garden. I'll take my leave."
Dugu Bo clasped his fists.
However,
Chrysanthemum Douluo's nose twitched. With a mocking laugh, he said, "Old Poison, you reek of Immortal Herbs. You think you can just leave?"
"Hmm?!"
Thousand Jun and Dragon Douluo attacked at once.
"Not good!!!"
Dugu Bo was horrified and hurriedly summoned Martial Soul Possession. But how could the weakest Title Douluo withstand the combined assault of two Level 97 Title Douluos?
Knowing he couldn't fight them, Dugu Bo shouted, "Sect Master Ning, I only took a Purple Silk Tulip. What use would this Immortal Herb be to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Do I really need to explain?"
Ning Fengzhi reacted quickly, immediately summoning the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda to boost Dugu Bo and help him resist the two Title Douluos. Then he turned to Sword Douluo.
"Uncle Jian!"
The Seven Kill Sword shot forth like a rainbow, its devastating force tearing through the air.
The heavens and earth trembled with its roar.
Qian Jun narrowed his eyes. "Little Chen Xin, you're trying to stop us?!"
"Senior, Dugu Bo has only one Immortal Herb. There are countless more treasures in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. Why force his hand?" Sword Douluo held his sword before him and stepped in front of Dugu Bo.
At that moment, Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward. "The volcano is shrouded in poisonous miasma. Ordinary soul masters can't enter. We'll need Dugu Bo to clear a path. There's no need to fight over one Immortal Herb."
Someone had offered them a way to back down. Thousand Jun and Dragon Douluo exchanged glances, then withdrew their martial souls.
"Hmph. See that you remember it!"
With that, they all stepped back.
"Old Poison, lead the way."
Everyone looked at Dugu Bo. Still shaken, he let out a breath of relief, bowed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Yu Yuanzhen, then tossed out several pills.
"Swallow these pills. They'll protect you from the poisonous miasma."
Everyone swallowed them without hesitation. Dugu Bo wouldn't dare tamper with them.
Before long,
They arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
As soon as they entered, an indescribable sensation filled their minds. It felt as if they'd stepped into a celestial realm. Even standing there, they could feel their Soul Power being cleansed.
"It truly is a sacred place for cultivation!"
"Hahaha!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a shrill laugh.
"Just as I thought—Immortal Herbs! So many of them! A Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?!"
He immediately reached out and grabbed a chrysanthemum.
Seeing this, everyone began to move.
"I should warn you: there are not only Immortal Herbs here, but also highly poisonous ones. Even a Title Douluo would die without a trace if they touched some of them."
Chrysanthemum Douluo turned his gaze toward him.
"You know what the Immortal Herbs do?"
The others looked at him.
Chrysanthemum Douluo made no attempt to hide it. "Of course. Why else would they have sent me?"
"Everyone, if you don't want to touch any poisonous herbs, then listen to Spirit Hall. Afterward, I can let you take a few Immortal Herbs. After all, I'm the only person in the world who knows the different kinds of Immortal Herbs!"
As soon as he said this,
The atmosphere fell silent.
Ning Fengzhi and the others looked grim.
If that were true, then even if they were the only ones here today, they wouldn't be able to take a single Immortal Herb.
They wouldn't know what they were looking at!
"A mere chrysanthemum... and you dare make such a boast?!"
Just then, the void shook.
A tremendous pressure descended, making everyone's hearts lurch. They looked up and saw Tang Hao charging through the poisonous miasma with Tang San, then landing safely.
"Tang Hao?!"
"Looks like there are quite a few people here." Tang Hao glanced around, then fixed his gaze on Chrysanthemum Douluo. "Ju Huaguan, today I'll show you that there's always someone better!"
"Xiao San!"
Tang San didn't waste words. He immediately headed toward the Immortal Herbs scattered across the ground.
He stopped before a snow-white Immortal Herb whose petals resembled goose lips, yet shimmered with a translucent glow.
"Father, this Immortal Herb is called Snowy Swan Kiss. It isn't poisonous by itself, but it has an incredible property: it can amplify things!"
Tang San used his Mysterious Jade Hand to pluck the Snowy Swan Kiss. Then he turned to everyone and said, "It can amplify anything, but it's especially sensitive to poison. For example, if I toss it into the poisonous miasma outside, that miasma—normally only dangerous to soul masters below the Title Douluo level—could instantly kill everyone here, including the Title Douluos!"
Hiss—!
His words were truly shocking.
Tang San's words struck everyone like a heavy blow, nearly knocking them all unconscious.
"Kid, how do you know so much?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression darkened.
Tang San's knowledge of the Snowy Swan Kiss alone was enough to prove that the boy was an expert. He even made Chrysanthemum Douluo feel pressured in matters of herbal medicine.
"Hmph!"
Tang Hao's aura surged. "I have no obligation to tell you!"
His gaze swept over everyone present.
"Right now, only my son and Ju Huaguan know about the Immortal Herbs. Everyone... do you want to share them peacefully, or fight over them and take what you can?"
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