Mandarin Duck Immortal Herbs, Ice Fire Gold Body Refinement

Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Valley, the scenery is so magnificent and extraordinary that it far surpasses outside imagination, resembling a forgotten fairyland.

The valley is not particularly vast, yet it seems to gather all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The most eye-catching feature is the strange lake in the center of the valley. The oval-shaped lake is clearly divided in two, presenting two completely different colors and states.

The lake water on one side was milky white, calm and still, yet it exuded an extreme chill that made one's teeth chatter and seemed to freeze one's soul. Sisi milky white cold air rose from the water's surface like thin gauze.

On the other side, the lake water was vermilion, constantly churning and boiling, with scorching bubbles rising and bursting from the bottom, bringing up plumes of white steam. The heat was intense, seemingly capable of melting metal and stone.

What's most peculiar is that these two completely opposite, extreme energies—ice and fire—which should be in fierce conflict, remain distinctly separate within the same lake, as if there's an invisible boundary between them, neither infringing on the other's territory, always staying on their own side.

The billowing steam that filled the entire valley was generated at the junction of the two springs, rising upwards until it gradually dissipated at the mountain pass.

Nourished by the combined extreme energies of ice and fire, the area around the lake is covered with all sorts of strange plants that have long since disappeared from the outside world, making it look like a sea of plants.

Each plant radiates a precious light of varying intensity, its rich medicinal fragrance blending with the purest spiritual energy of heaven and earth. A single breath of this light invigorates the Soul Power and uplifts the spirit.

There is Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which grows to several meters tall, with petals as bright as gold and stamens that radiate light and heat like small suns.

There is a blood-red variety, with heart-shaped flowers that tremble slightly, exuding a powerful and passionate energy— the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

The vines are crystal clear, like sapphires, with a large flower blooming at the top, emitting a seven-colored halo, and possessing Aromatic Silk Beauty that can counteract all poisons;

There is the Black Jade Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, which is entirely purplish-black, with leaves as straight and sharp as swords, exuding a sharp aura;

There are also Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone... countless Immortal Herb only exist in the oldest records, but here they grow as lushly as ordinary flowers and plants, vying for beauty.

This is the legendary treasure trove— the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! The ultimate holy land that all Plant System Soul Master and Alchemists dream of!

Ye Zhilan stood at the entrance of the valley, gazing at the dreamlike, radiant spectacle before her. She was completely stunned, her breath caught in her throat. Her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit manifested spontaneously, its pure white petals trembling slightly, emanating an unprecedented joy, longing, and sense of intimacy.

The energy environment here felt like a return to the source of her birth for her Martial Soul, filled with unparalleled affinity.

"This is... this is incredible... Is this the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" she murmured to herself, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a mixture of shock and overwhelming joy.

Yu Yuanchen's gaze slowly swept over the various Immortal Herb that emitted colorful light and had a fragrant aroma. His expression was calm, and his eyes showed little emotion.

With his current level 90 Cultivation Level, the condensed Thunder Soul Core, and the foundation of the Thunder God Seal between his brows, these immortal Immortal Herb can certainly strengthen his foundation and save him a lot of time spent on cultivation, but their effect on the substantial improvement of his Soul Power and the further evolution of his Martial Soul is already limited.

His goals were never limited to these readily available Immortal Herb.

"Zhilan," he spoke, his voice breaking the silence of the valley and rousing Ye Zhilan from her reverie, "The energy environment here is extremely compatible with your Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, making it an excellent cultivation ground, a rare opportunity. I have selected two suitable Immortal Herb for you."

He led Ye Zhilan to the side of the valley. The first thing that caught their eye was an extremely special Immortal Herb. Its roots and leaves were like a dense, finely combed vine canopy, but at the top was a golden tulip. The rich fragrance was refreshing and Gods, and the magnificent gold color gave people a sense of nobility, elegance, and grandeur.

"This is the Aromatic Silk Beauty, hailed as the King of Immortal Herbs," Yu Yuanchen introduced, pointing to it. "It absorbs the essence of heaven and earth, born from the radiance of the Sun Moon. Its function is to strengthen the foundation and nourish the vital energy, expel impurities from the body, and greatly enhance the quality of Soul Power and future cultivation speed. Its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, making it most suitable for you."

Then, his gaze turned to another Immortal Herb beside him. It was a pure white eight-petaled orchid, its petals like the finest mutton-fat jade, trembling slightly. Its entire body was snow-white and crystal clear, giving people a sense of purity and otherworldly elegance, and emitting a faint, soft white light and a tranquil fragrance.

"This is Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid," Yu Yuanchen continued. "Its medicinal properties are equally mild, nourishing yin and yang, replenishing qi and blood, and also nourishing the Divine Soul and strengthening the foundation. As far as I know, these two are complementary Mandarin Duck Immortal Herb; taking them together yields even better results, making them a perfect match for your Nine Heart Begonia Spirit."

Ye Zhilan gazed at the two immortal Immortal Herb before her, their vibrant Soul Power and clear spirit palpable even from a mere glance, and her heart pounded with excitement. Her family's inherited secret manual did indeed contain images and brief descriptions of these two Immortal Herb, and she knew all too well their rarity and preciousness; either one would be enough to drive any Soul Master in the world mad. "Brother Yuanchen, this... this is too precious..."

"Between you and me, there's no need for such words." Yu Yuanchen smiled slightly, his tone gentle yet brooking no refusal. "The opportunity is right before your eyes, how can you miss it? Consume and absorb it as soon as possible, I will protect you. The energy here is abundant, this is the perfect time."

"Mmm!" Ye Zhilan took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and nodded emphatically. She carefully followed the specific method recorded in the family's illustrated manual, using a metal dagger to carefully cut off the Aromatic Silk Beauty, and then used a jade vessel to pick the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.

She first gently swallowed the petals of the Aromatic Silk Beauty, and immediately felt a gentle yet boundless pure energy spreading within her body. Not daring to be negligent, she immediately found a place with peaceful energy, sat down cross-legged, and fully circulated her Soul Power to guide and absorb the medicinal power.

She then ingested the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid. The two medicinal energies, though originating from the same source, complemented each other perfectly within her body, causing her to radiate a soft halo of light interwoven with bright gold and milky white. Her aura steadily and rapidly increased and condensed, clearly indicating that she was receiving tremendous benefits.

Seeing that Ye Zhilan had successfully entered a deep cultivation state and her breathing was steady, Yu Yuanchen felt relieved. His gaze turned to his target, and his eyes sharpened.

He walked to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Spring Eye, his gaze falling on the two most distinctive plants standing right next to the banks of the two springs.

Located on the bank of a milky white, icy spring, was a large white flower, shaped like a peony, octagonal in form, but without leaves, with tiny stamens shimmering in the center. It exuded no fragrance. The petals were crystal clear, as if sculpted from the finest ice crystals, radiating an extreme chill that sent shivers down one's spine—this was the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

Another plant, located on the bank of the vermilion Hot Spring, is a uniquely shaped plant that is entirely fiery red, resembling a cabbage, yet exuding a scorching aura. Its leaves seem to have invisible flames constantly dancing within them, and the surrounding air is slightly distorted due to the high temperature. It is none other than the Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Yu Yuanchen took a deep breath, his eyes resolute. He chose these two Immortal Herb not for the slight increase in physical strength they could bring—given his physique having undergone Thunder Tribulation and condensed Soul Core, such an improvement would be negligible.

What he truly needs is the byproduct of consuming these substances and undergoing the extreme process of ice and fire intertwining and tempering himself—absolute immunity to the two Ultimate Attribute of ice and fire!

Only by acquiring this immunity can he penetrate the deepest part of the Ice Fire Spring Eye without any hindrance, to search for the true God King Level existence hidden here, which is also his ultimate goal for this trip—the divine remains of the Ice Fire Dragon King who fell here!

Without the slightest hesitation, Yu Yuanchen acted with lightning speed. He first used his Soul Power to protect his palm with great speed, and then used a specially made cold iron dagger to precisely and swiftly cut off the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. The moment the Immortal Herb left the ground, an extreme cold aura instantly rebounded, and the blade of the dagger was immediately covered with a thick, indestructible layer of Xuanbing.

Without pausing, he shifted his feet and moved to the other side, using the same swift technique to slice off the Infernal Delicate Apricot Warm Jade a piece of warm jade. The intense heat rushed towards him, and the Warm Jade instantly turned crimson, as if it were about to melt.

As the two Immortal Herb with extremely opposing attributes left the ground, they instantly unleashed terrifying energy fluctuations. The auras of frost and fire clashed, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly. Within ten breaths, Yu Yuanchen swiftly stuffed both Immortal Herb into his mouth at the same time, chewed them a few times without hesitation, and swallowed them whole!

"Boom--!"

It was as if a millennia-old iceberg and an underground volcano had simultaneously exploded within his body! Two domineering and incomparable torrents of energy, extremely cold and extremely hot, capable of instantly destroying Soul Douluo, erupted and raged wildly within his body!

One half of his body was instantly covered by a thick layer of icy blue frost, his blood almost frozen; the other half turned crimson and scalding hot, as if magma was flowing beneath his skin, and intense, maddening pain threatened to tear him apart and pulverize him!

Yu Yuanchen grunted, veins bulging on his forehead, but his eyes remained calm. He leaped into the center of the Spring Eye where Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well met!

"Thump!"

The moment his body was immersed in the spring water, the direct stimulation of the extreme ice and fire energy from the outside world, combined with the bursting power of the Immortal Herb within his body, completely enveloped him! The spring water churned and roared violently, and the energy of ice and fire surged wildly into his body, carrying out the most brutal yet most effective tempering!

Yu Yuanchen sat cross-legged at the bottom of the spring, focusing his mind and energy on the family's Meditation Method. The Thunder God Seal between his brows shone brightly, and the Thunder Soul Core in his dantian spun wildly at an unprecedented speed. A vast and boundless Purple-Gold Lightning true essence surged out, acting like the most loyal guardian and the most efficient furnace, forcibly guiding, suppressing, and refining the two violent alien energies. He also cleverly used the Ice and Fire Power of the spring water to frantically temper every inch of his flesh, every meridian, and every bone!

This process was extremely painful, enough to cause a person with a weak mind to have a mental breakdown. But for him, it was not unbearable.

His physique had long surpassed the ordinary, having undergone multiple temperings, and his foundation was far stronger than imagined. His will had also become unyielding and unshakable through countless trials. This bit of pain was nothing to Yu Yuanchen.

Although the Ice and Fire Power was domineering and unparalleled, it could not truly shake his foundation. Instead, under the harmonization and control of the supreme and powerful Thunder True Essence, it was cleverly used to find out, ruthlessly crush, and then completely reshape his body in a more perfect and powerful way, those subtle flaws and deepest oversights that were previously difficult to detect or even touch!

His body, like a piece of divine iron being forged by the most extreme Ice and Fire Power in the world, is steadily moving towards a flawless, perfect, and immortal Perfect Realm!

Time flowed slowly amidst extreme pain and tempering. Within the Spring Eye, energy surged and raged, lightning flashed, and the scene was terrifying.

However, after only about an hour, the originally violent and terrifying energy fluctuations in the spring water began to subside and recede at an astonishing speed, eventually becoming completely contained within.

Whoosh!

With a splash, Yu Yuanchen's figure broke through the water's surface and gracefully landed back on the shore.

At this moment, his skin was as smooth and lustrous as jade, faintly glowing with an imperceptible layer of pale golden light. All traces of pain had vanished, replaced by a profound aura of perfect perfection and unity. His eyes were even more deep and vast, as if they could encompass all things. The Ice Fire Gold Body Refinement was complete!

Moreover, with a slight thought, he could clearly feel an absolute affinity and control over the energies of ice and fire. Ordinary Ice Element and Fire Element energies probably couldn't even burn or freeze his skin in the slightest. He had perfectly acquired the Ice Fire Immunity!

His gaze shifted to Ye Zhilan, who was still cultivating with her eyes closed. He saw that her body was radiant with light, and her aura was much stronger than before. Clearly, the Immortal Herb Absorption had reached its most crucial moment, and she was steadily advancing towards a better realm.

Yu Yuanchen did not disturb her. He quietly walked to the side, sat down cross-legged, and protected her while silently sensing his own more perfect state, waiting for the moment to explore the final treasure.

Within the valley, energy swirls, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, where only the radiance of the Immortal Herb and the steam of the spring water intertwine to form an eternal picture.