Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia, Dragon Bones Beneath the Pool

Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Valley, time quietly flowed by amidst the rich tides of energy. Yu Yuanchen sat quietly by the spring, his aura perfectly balanced and restrained, as if he had merged with this world.

While protecting Ye Zhilan, he was also carefully experiencing the perfect harmony that his body exhibited after achieving immunity to ice and fire.

About half a day later, the bright gold and milky white halo that enveloped Ye Zhilan in the center of the valley suddenly shone brightly! A powerful Life Aura surged like a spring tide, mixed with an indescribable, noble aura that seemed to command all plants in the world.

The halo slowly receded, eventually disappearing entirely into Ye Zhilan's body. Her already exquisitely beautiful face now possessed an even more ethereal and otherworldly charm, her skin so radiant it seemed as if one could squeeze water from it, and her whole body exuded a refreshing fragrance of herbs and trees.

She exhaled a long breath and slowly opened her beautiful eyes. In that instant, the phantom images deep within her pupils, like thousands of plants and trees, seemed to come alive, filled with an indescribable Life Force and agility.

"Level 70!" Ye Zhilan felt the surging, vast Soul Power within her body, far surpassing anything she had ever experienced before, and an unbelievable look of surprise appeared on her pretty face. The medicinal effects of the two Immortal Herb complemented each other, actually pushing her Soul Power from level 65 to the bottleneck of level 70. She was only one Soul Ring away from officially stepping into the Soul Sage realm! This was not only a surge in Soul Power Level, but also a slight leap in the level of her Life.

However, the bigger change came from her Martial Soul.

With a slight thought, she subconsciously summoned her Martial Soul. It was no longer the simple, pure white Nine Heart Begonia of the past, but a more mystical flower.

The main body of the flower is still in the shape of a crabapple, but it is more intricate and magnificent. The petals have a noble white-gold color, while the stamens are surrounded by a milky white Immortal Spiritual Qi. The entire crabapple tree seems to have come alive, creating a wonderful resonance with all the other Immortal Herb flowers around it.

Even more peculiar was that countless tiny green specks of light swirled and danced around the flower. Upon closer inspection, these specks turned out to be miniature phantoms of countless plants! The entire Martial Soul exuded a vast Life Force and a strange majesty that commanded all plants.

"Brother Yuanchen, my Martial Soul..." Ye Zhilan looked at Yu Yuanchen excitedly, her voice trembling slightly, "It has evolved! I can feel it, the shackles of the Nine Heart Begonia have been broken!"

She couldn't wait to share her feelings. "Not only has the original treatment effect been greatly enhanced, but... it seems that my body has been nourished by the Martial Soul!" She stretched out her slender hand and gently scratched a shallow bloodstain on her other arm with her fingernail.

A strange thing happened: the faint bloodstain healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, returning to its original state in just a few seconds, without leaving a trace! "I feel like my whole body is full of boundless Life Force; minor injuries can heal almost instantly! My physical strength has also increased a lot."

After Ye Zhilan finished speaking, she leaped lightly, as light as a swallow, and casually threw a punch that produced a sharp whooshing sound as it struck a nearby bluestone. The bluestone shattered, leaving a deep fist imprint on the spot. Yu Yuanchen could see clearly that Ye Zhilan hadn't used a single bit of her Soul Power.

A look of surprise flashed in Yu Yuanchen's eyes. He took Ye Zhilan's hand, examined her with his Soul Power, and pondered, "From what I've observed, your physical strength alone is now comparable to some weaker Weapon Soul Master or Agility Attack System Beast Soul masters of the same level!"

After speaking, Yu Yuanchen paused again, then continued his analysis, "The Aromatic Silk Beauty is the King of Immortal Herbs, and the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid has a mild and mellow medicinal property. The combination of the two has likely completely stimulated the vast Life Origin contained deep within your Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. This Life Origin may have previously been used more for external healing, but now it is beginning to truly nourish you, giving you the rudiments of immortality. Such a creation can only be described as defying the heavens."

Ye Zhilan's beautiful eyes grew even brighter. She activated her Martial Soul again, and with a thought, she tried pointing at an ordinary herb not far away. As if summoned by something, the herb's leaves moved without wind, slowly bending towards her, as if paying homage to a king.

With another thought, the ground rustled, and several sturdy vines burst forth from the earth, dancing around her like nimble snakes.

"And, it seems... I can control plants!" Ye Zhilan exclaimed in surprise and delight. "Although it's still very weak, I can sense their emotions and guide their growth and movement!"

Yu Yuanchen was even more surprised, but still nodded slightly and analyzed, "The Aromatic Silk Beauty has the status of ' King of Immortal Herbs,' and can command all flowers. This status power, combined with your Martial Soul, plus your previous cultivation in the nature of Wood Attribute Soul Power Nature Change, the two are superimposed and sublimated, which is why you can have the ability to control plants, which is barely reasonable."

"This is not forced control, but more like a natural guidance and blessing from a higher Life to a lower Life. Given time, it may develop into a unique Control System ability. This ability has endless uses, both offensive and defensive, enough to give you the means of Control System Soul Master," Yu Yuanchen continued.

After listening to Yu Yuanchen's analysis, Ye Zhilan nodded in agreement and continued to sense the changes in her Martial Soul. Suddenly, the joy in her eyes was replaced by a deeper emotion. She closed her eyes and carefully sensed the changes deep within her bloodline.

After a long while, she suddenly opened her eyes, and tears uncontrollably streamed down her face—tears of extreme excitement and relief.

"Brother Yuanchen ...it's broken...it's really broken!" Her voice choked with sobs, yet filled with indescribable joy. "I can feel it...that curse, that fateful curse that could only produce two Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master in a lifetime...it's gone! From now on, the descendants of the Ye Family will never be bound by this again!"

This nightmare that had plagued the Ye Family for generations finally came to an end in her generation! This was an immense blessing for the entire family!

Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, Ye Zhilan lost all reason. Unable to contain her excitement any longer, she lunged forward, wrapped her arms tightly around Yu Yuanchen Yu Yuanchen, and without hesitation, pressed her soft, moist lips to his.

This kiss came suddenly, yet it was also perfectly timed. It seemed as if all the risks, all the gratitude, and all the affection had been poured into it.

Yu Yuanchen was slightly taken aback, then felt the gentle trembling of the delicate body in his arms and the warmth of her lips, touching the softest part of his heart. He was not heartless; with such deep affection from his beloved, who had accompanied him all the way, how could he remain unmoved? He slowly raised his hand and gently wrapped it around Ye Zhilan's slender waist, responding to this kiss filled with joy and determination.

Within the valley, a mist of seven colors flowed gently, the Ice Fire Spring Eye gurgled softly, and exotic flowers and herbs bloomed quietly, as if all were blessing the lovers. After a long while, their lips parted.

Ye Zhilan's cheeks were flushed, like a ripe apple, her beauty beyond compare. She buried her head deeply in Yu Yuanchen's chest, listening to his strong and powerful heartbeat, her heart filled with peace and happiness.

"Brother Yuanchen, thank you... thank you for everything you've done for me." Her voice was barely audible, yet it was full of genuine emotion.

Yu Yuanchen gently stroked her hair and whispered, "Between us, there's no need for thanks. Besides, apart from opportunity, this breakthrough was also achieved through your own hard work."

Yu Yuanchen pondered for a moment, looking at the rejuvenated begonia, "The name 'Nine Heart Begonia' is no longer sufficient to describe its current miraculous nature. It has absorbed the King of Immortal Herbs, its Leap in Life Level, and it contains infinite Life Force and possibilities. Perhaps it can be called— 'Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia '."

"Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia..." Ye Zhilan murmured the name, growing fonder with each word. She looked up, her eyes shining brightly, "Alright! From now on, my Martial Soul will be called Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia!"

After her initial excitement subsided, Ye Zhilan noticed the change in Yu Yuanchen's aura—a feeling of perfect harmony and unfathomable depth. Being exceptionally intelligent, she immediately recalled Yu Yuanchen's earlier act of consuming the Immortal Herb and leaping into the Spring Eye, and asked with concern, "Brother Yuanchen, your Ice Fire Body Tempering..."

"The mission is accomplished." Yu Yuanchen smiled calmly. "Now, this Ice-Fire Spring is like a hot spring bath to me. I intend to take this opportunity to explore the depths of the Spring Eye."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhilan's eyes flashed with worry, but seeing Yu Yuanchen's confident and composed gaze, and recalling the unfathomable strength he had just displayed, she swallowed her words of dissuasion. She knew that the man before her had lofty ambitions and was no ordinary person. She squeezed his hand tightly and said softly, "Be careful in everything. I'll wait for you here."

Yu Yuanchen nodded. "Don't worry, I'll be right back."

He walked to the confluence of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, took a deep breath, and leaped into the spring once more.

Unlike the energy surges he experienced during his previous body tempering, the spring water was incredibly gentle with him. The flow of both extreme cold and extreme heat through his body caused him no discomfort whatsoever; on the contrary, he felt a sense of comfort and ease, as if he were a fish in water.

He was surrounded by a faint golden-red aura, a manifestation of his Ice Fire Immunity, which completely shut out the terrifying power of the spring.

Yu Yuanchen darted like a fish towards the deepest part of the Spring Eye. The deeper he went, the dimmer the light became, and it was pitch black all around. The water pressure also increased dramatically, enough to flatten refined iron.

However, for Yu Yuanchen's now monstrous physique, the water pressure, though strong, was far from its limit. His Spiritual Power spread outwards like a tide, sensing the underwater environment.

After descending about a hundred meters, a faint light appeared below. The light wasn't the color of the spring water, but rather originated from a deeper depth. Yu Yuanchen accelerated his descent, and after several dozen more meters, the view suddenly opened up before him!

What they found at the bottom of the spring was not silt, but a huge, smooth, mirror-like jade platform. On the platform lay two enormous, awe-inspiring beast skeletons!

The skeleton was a deep, icy blue, its bones crystal clear, as if carved from millennia-old ice. Even after countless ages of silence, it still exuded an extreme chill capable of freezing the soul and an indescribable ancient Dragon Might.

The other skeleton was a blazing crimson red, its bones like cooled lava, with dark red flame patterns slowly flowing across its surface, radiating a terrifying heat that could burn the eight directions and an equally majestic Dragon Might!

The two dragon skeletons were intertwined, their bones covered with terrifying wounds, as if they had gone through an extremely fierce God War and finally perished together.

Their size far exceeded any Soul Beast Yu Yuanchen had ever seen; even their skeletons exuded an unparalleled majesty that transcended the mortal realm and belonged to the Spirit-level Domain!

The remains of the Ice Fire Dragon King! The place where two genuine God King, two of the Nine Great Dragon Kings under the Dragon God, fell!

Despite having already suspected it, witnessing this miraculous scene with his own eyes still stirred up a tremendous wave of emotions in Yu Yuanchen.

He could clearly sense that these two dragon skeletons still contained unimaginable, vast Divine Power and Law Fragments! This was the true origin of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and also the greatest treasure of this place!

He slowly approached, and the closer he got, the stronger the invisible pressure originating from the level of Life itself became. However, just as his palm was about to touch the Ice Blue Dragon Skeleton—

"Buzz--!"

The two dormant dragon skeletons suddenly erupted with dazzling ice-blue and Crimson Divine Light! Two illusory Dragon Soul Phantom, countless times more solidified and radiating boundless rage and endless sorrow, rose from the skeletons! The dragon souls were almost tangible, their eyes burning with furious flames, emitting silent roars, carrying the divine Divine Power of Ice Fire Origin, like two Torrent of Destruction, and fiercely rushed towards Yu Yuanchen!

This impact was far greater than the energy that had dissipated from the spring water before! It was the lingering obsession and instinctive counterattack of God Level dragon soul!