The Past of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, the "Plague God" Gu Yuejin

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

The valley, once ethereal and filled with a celestial aura, was now a shadow of its former self.

Traces of immense force were everywhere. The once-level ground was riddled with pits and craters, and many rare medicinal herbs had been uprooted or snapped in half by shockwaves.

It was a scene of utter devastation.

Gu Yuejin sat on a relatively intact rock, flipping through a yellowed, ancient book, occasionally letting out a chuckle that carried an ambiguous tone.

And before him.

Those few hundred-thousand-year-old plant soul beasts, which had been aggressive and baying for blood just moments ago, were now huddled together, shivering in fear.

Several of Youyou's petals had fallen off, and she looked wilted and dejected.

The flames on the Infernal Delicate Apricot were nearly extinguished.

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass had even lost several of its leaves, looking like a mistreated young bride.

Facts proved that on the Douluo Continent, might made right.

Facing Gu Yuejin, who had unleashed his Martial Soul True Body and his full Bloodline Power, this group of "hothouse flowers"—possessing cultivation but lacking any real combat experience—were nothing more than lambs waiting for the slaughter.

Never mind the current Gu Yuejin; even Huo Yuhao, who only had seven soul rings in the original story, could have pinned these plants to the ground and thrashed them. Not to mention that Gu Yuejin was a cheater who possessed Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and a Body Martial Soul.

"Snap."

Gu Yuejin closed the ancient book in his hand, his gaze sweeping over the cowering plants before him with nothing but disdain and contempt.

"If it weren't for the fact that you still have some medicinal value, I would have tossed you into a pot for soup just now."

Youyou trembled all over, and nectar-like tears nearly spilled from her stamen: "Wuwu... spare us, my lord, we won't dare do it again..."

She felt so bitter inside.

She had thought it was just a petty thief who had stumbled in by mistake, but who could have known it was a star of calamity!

Gu Yuejin couldn't be bothered to pay her any mind and casually tossed the ancient book to Huo Yuhao, who stood beside him.

"Take a look. This is the so-called 'Tang Sect Secret Scripture'."

Huo Yuhao hurriedly caught it, his gaze falling upon the cover.

Poison Scripture.

And in the bottom right corner, a name that made his mood complex was written clearly—Tang San.

"Tang San..."

Huo Yuhao stared at the name, his expression somewhat dazed.

Once upon a time, his mother had mentioned this name to him countless times, saying he was the Sea God, a great hero from ten thousand years ago, and a beacon for commoner soul masters.

But ever since he met his Master, this layer of glorious filter had been shattering bit by bit.

"Do you think this book is written well?"

Gu Yuejin looked at his disciple's conflicted expression, a mocking curve tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Then let me tell you a story."

"Ten thousand years ago, the owner of this place was not called Tang San, but an old man with the title 'Poison,' named Dugu Bo."

"Although he used poison, he was a man who valued loyalty and friendship. In order to cure the poison in himself and his granddaughter, he found this treasure land."

"Later, Tang San arrived."

"He exploited Dugu Bo's ignorance of pharmacology, not only emptying out all the immortal herbs here to make himself and the Shrek Seven Devils skyrocket in strength, but he didn't even leave a root behind for Dugu Bo."

"Not only that, he used so-called 'brotherly bond' to tie Dugu Bo to the Tang Sect's war chariot, making him work as a free thug."

Speaking up to this point, Gu Yuejin pointed at the valley, his tone cold and piercing:

"In the end, Tang San became a god."

"And this treasure land, which originally belonged to Dugu Bo, became the private property of the Tang Sect."

"This is what you call—stripping a family bare."

Huo Yuhao listened, dumbfounded, feeling a chill run down his spine.

Robbing someone else's belongings, making them feel grateful for it, and finally occupying their territory as his own?

How is this the pure and noble Sea God?

This is clearly a sanctimonious robber!

He is nothing more than a hypocrite who deceives the world and steals its reputation!

"This kind of person... has actually been worshipped by the world for ten thousand years?"

Huo Yuhao clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms.

He thought of his experiences in the Duke Mansion and the tragic death of his mother.

This sense of powerlessness, being oppressed by the powerful and plundered by the strong, made him feel an unprecedented disgust toward that so-called "Sea God."

"Alright, the story is over. It's time to get down to business."

Gu Yuejin stood up, his gaze once again falling upon Youyou and the other immortal herbs.

"Do you want to live?"

"Yes! Yes, yes, yes!"

Youyou nodded frantically, its flower stalks trembling, "My Lord, we will give you whatever you want! Just please don't kill us!"

It was truly terrified now.

This human was not only terrifyingly powerful, but he also knew the history of this place like the back of his hand. He even dared to expose Tang San's old secrets—he was practically a madman!

"At least you know what's good for you."

Gu Yuejin extended his hand, palm facing upward.

"Each of you will hand over a portion of your Origin Essence, and we'll call it even."

"Origin Essence?!"

The immortal herbs immediately let out a chorus of wails.

That was the foundation of their ten thousand years of cultivation!

To hand over a portion meant they would need at least several thousand years of recovery to make up for it, and it could even cause their cultivation realms to drop!

"What? You're unwilling?"

Gu Yuejin raised an eyebrow, and the golden light on his body began to faintly emerge once again. "It seems I went too easy on you just now."

"We'll give it! We'll give it!"

The Infernal Delicate Apricot, which had the most volatile temper, was the first to cave. It did not want to experience that ordeal again.

Soon, several orbs of light radiating rich, precious energy drifted into Gu Yuejin's hands.

Although losing their essence made them look significantly wilted and caused their petals to lose their luster, it was still better than losing their lives.

"Not bad. Sensible."

Gu Yuejin put away the essence. Adhering to the principle of "giving a sweet date after a slap," he casually cast several streams of Blue Silver Emperor life soul power, injecting them into the bodies of the immortal herbs.

"I'm not an unreasonable person."

"As long as you behave and listen to me, I'll look after this place from now on."

"This life energy is far purer than what you absorb on your own; it's enough to compensate for a portion of your losses."

Nourished by the life soul power, the immortal herbs immediately felt most of their injuries heal. Their original resentment dissipated significantly, replaced by a touch of sycophancy.

Although this human was vicious, the... sweet treats he gave were truly sweet!

"Thank you, My Lord! My Lord is mighty!" Youyou took the lead in shouting slogans, showing absolutely no integrity.

"Stop with the flattery."

Gu Yuejin waved his hand, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings before finally landing on Youyou.

"Where is the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew?"

"Ah? That..."

Youyou froze for a moment, then immediately reacted, extending a vine to point the way, her attitude as eager as a collaborator leading the way.

"Over there! On that cliff over there! That guy hides deep and usually doesn't like to talk!"

"I'll take you there! I'll take you there!"

As long as she could send this plague god away, never mind leading the way—she would even pull that herb out and hand it over if it meant he would leave!

"Yuhao, keep up."

Gu Yuejin called out to his disciple, who was still digesting the "dark history of Tang San," and walked toward the cliff.

"That is a true opportunity prepared for you."

"Once you consume it, your Spirit Eyes martial soul will truly be opened."