Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? Just Rob It!

Upon returning to the sect, the towering dragon-head gates cast long shadows beneath the setting sun.

The dust and fatigue of the journey had done nothing to diminish the excitement on the disciples' faces.

Everyone dispersed and settled in according to order.

After recuperating for half a day, Yu Xiaoheng headed straight toward the depths of the sect, toward the Sect Master Hall that symbolized authority.

He was going to find Yu Yuanzhen.

Thunder Pool Body Refinement was the highest priority at present. It had to continue without interruption.

He needed to further temper the Thunder Pattern within his body and squeeze the potential of the Golden Sacred Dragon to its utmost limit.

Sect Master's study.

Sandalwood incense curled through the air, dispelling a trace of chill.

When Yu Xiaoheng pushed open the door, he saw Yu Yuanzhen seated behind the broad Dragon Pattern Wood Desk, his brows tightly furrowed as his fingertips lightly tapped against the tabletop, producing a string of dull sounds.

A file lay open before him.

A sigh escaped the lips of this Title Douluo.

Yu Xiaoheng stepped forward.

"Father, what happened?"

Yu Yuanzhen looked up. Seeing that it was his son, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

He did not hide anything and pushed the file before him toward Yu Xiaoheng.

"Take a look."

Yu Xiaoheng's gaze swept across it. It recorded the recent circumstances of two academies.

Blue Tyrant Academy and Thunder Academy.

"Blue Tyrant Academy is the foundation through which our sect recruits commoner Soul Masters." Yu Yuanzhen's voice rang out, carrying a certain weight.

"You also know that compared to the Clear Sky Sect's isolation and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's marriage alliance strategy, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is the most welcoming toward talented commoners joining us."

"First, the traits of 'dragon-type Martial Souls' make it easier for powerful Mutated Martial Souls to emerge when our Martial Souls combine with other Martial Souls."

"Second, it allows us to continuously replenish the sect with fresh blood, preventing us from becoming stagnant and closed-off."

At this point, Yu Yuanzhen paused and pointed toward the other side of the file.

"And Thunder Academy is equally important to us."

"Our sect has supported this academy from behind the scenes from the very beginning. In essence, it is a tool for our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to gain authority in the entire field of 'lightning-attribute Martial Souls,' control this type of Soul Master, and use that to expand the sect's influence."

His tone shifted, and Yu Yuanzhen's voice grew somber.

"However, before your generation and Xiao Gang's, the direct descendants of the sect had mostly failed to live up to expectations."

"On top of that, over the past few years on the continent, we truly have been suppressed rather badly by the Clear Sky Sect."

A flash of unwillingness passed through his eyes.

"The sect's main efforts have all gone into recruiting commoner Soul Masters through Blue Tyrant Academy, so naturally, we invested less in Thunder Academy."

"As one side rose while the other declined, its influence fell along with it."

"For instance, in the Exchange Tournaments between Thunder Academy and the other Four Elements Academy, among Soul Masters of your age—those around Level Twenty or Thirty—our Thunder Academy's rankings have never looked very good."

Yu Yuanzhen's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

But soon, when he looked at Yu Xiaoheng, a bold spirit rose in his eyes.

"Still, it doesn't matter."

"Because your generation, Xiaoheng, is invincible. Not to mention that Second Dragon is there as well."

"Once you grow for a few more years, your talent and strength will be enough to suppress all dissent."

"By then, no matter how lacking Thunder Academy's influence may have been before, with the two of you as its golden signboards, there will be nothing to fear."

"A temporary decline is nothing."

Yu Yuanzhen's words were filled with absolute confidence in his son.

After hearing this, Yu Xiaoheng's brow twitched slightly.

He thought of something else.

He raised his head and met his father's gaze.

"Father, I want to participate in the Exchange Tournament between the Four Elements Academy."

Yu Yuanzhen was taken aback.

Yu Xiaoheng continued, "Have the Four Elements Academy organize one immediately. I want to compete."

"Why?" Yu Yuanzhen asked. "With your current strength, you're still a little short of participating in that level of competition. Wouldn't it be better for me to arrange it after you reach Level Twenty?"

"It has a purpose," Yu Xiaoheng said. "My target is the people from Skywater Academy."

"Skywater Academy?"

"Yes." Yu Xiaoheng nodded. "For my Martial Soul Evolution, besides lightning, I also need to fuse with ice."

"Later on, I'll also need the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

What was that?

Yu Yuanzhen was somewhat puzzled.

Yu Xiaoheng had nothing to hide from his father, so he attributed it to an ancestor and explained his previous ideas regarding Martial Soul Evolution.

Once he finished speaking—

Yu Yuanzhen's breathing stopped for a moment.

This concerned his son's Martial Soul Evolution!

It was already the clan's highest-priority matter!

He instantly understood Yu Xiaoheng's intentions.

Yu Yuanzhen abruptly rose to his feet.

"Good!"

"I'll immediately summon all the elders to discuss this matter! It's only an Exchange Tournament—Skywater Academy has no reason to refuse!"

"As for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well..." Dragon Might blazed in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes. "I'll immediately send people to turn the entire Sunset Forest upside down!"

"A carpet search!"

"I refuse to believe we won't find any trace of it!"

There was an overbearing force in his tone.

Dugu Bo's greenish face flashed through Yu Xiaoheng's mind.

He did not know whether that old poisoner had found the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well by this point in time.

But it did not matter.

Even if he had found it, he would still have to hand it over.

As for those plots in fan novels from his previous life, where the protagonist had to painstakingly cure the old poisoner in exchange for Immortal Herbs...

Yu Xiaoheng felt not the slightest ripple in his heart.

He had neither the ability nor the leisure for that.

He would just take them.

A Title Douluo—or more likely a Soul Douluo who had not yet broken through to the Title rank—was not qualified to make the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan bow its head.

Yu Yuanzhen paced back and forth twice, clearly planning for his son's future as well.

He stopped and said, "My original arrangement was for you to go to Blue Tyrant Academy and cultivate alongside Second Dragon. You siblings could look after one another."

"But now..."

"Since you've set your sights on Skywater Academy, then as your father, I'll create the best opportunity for you."

"Go to Thunder Academy first and study there temporarily for a while."

"Don't worry. You are the Young Master of Blue Lightning, and you will inevitably take charge of Blue Tyrant Academy in the future. This temporary enrollment is merely an arrangement to give you contact with Skywater Academy."

"Once the Exchange Tournament ends, you can return whenever you wish."

"Alright." Yu Xiaoheng agreed without hesitation.

"Before you go, get things ready," Yu Yuanzhen said. "Bring her with you as well. It will also make it easier to carry out your plan."

The corners of Yu Xiaoheng's mouth lifted slightly.

He knew whom his father meant.

Sect Dungeon.

This place was dark and damp, and the air was filled with the mingled smell of moss and mildew.

Torches burned along the stone walls with faint crackling sounds, their dim yellow light barely driving away the darkness in the depths.

Drip, drip, drip.

Water droplets fell from the stone ceiling and struck the puddles below, the only sound amid this deathly stillness.

In the cell at the very depths of the dungeon—

A slender figure was curled up atop a pile of straw in the corner.