Cutting the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dividing the Herbs

The harvesting of immortal herbs beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was both a trial for Yu Tiancheng and an excellent opportunity to verify the inheritance of the Myriad Poisons True Art.

Holding a specially crafted jade knife, he leaned close to the Infernal Delicate Apricot.

The moment the blade touched the root, a wave of scorching heat surged toward him, and even the air rippled with faint distortions.

"Sss--"

The jade knife sliced precisely, and the fiery red immortal herb snapped cleanly.

The instant it left the soil, the surrounding temperature plummeted, as if all heat had been drained by the herb.

Yu Tiancheng moved swiftly, flipping his hand to produce a Cold Jade Box and sealing it away—the entire sequence flowed like water, taking no more than three breaths.

Dugu Bo stood nearby, his eyelids twitching as he watched: "Kid, that move of yours... is smoother than those old hands who've gathered herbs for decades."

"The book has its methods." Yu Tiancheng wiped the sweat from his brow, his gaze shifting to the other side.

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass was entirely ice-blue, quietly rooted at the edge of the cold spring.

This time, he coated both hands with silver-white Time-Space Power before daring to touch it.

Even so, the moment his fingertips met the blade of grass, a bone-piercing chill shot straight to his marrow, and his fingers visibly turned a bluish-purple.

"Three, two, one--"

Yu Tiancheng counted silently in his mind, twisted his wrist, and the herb left the soil.

Almost simultaneously, a Warm Jade Box appeared, steadily catching the nearly melting ice grass. The lid closed, sealing the cold.

"That was close." He let out a long breath.

Dugu Bo shook his head with a wry smile: "This old man has guarded this precious land for decades, only knowing these plants were extraordinary, but not their names, let alone the methods to gather them. Today, I've truly had my eyes opened."

The most draining was the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.

At midnight, Yu Tiancheng sat cross-legged beside the herb, his Spiritual Power highly concentrated.

Under the moonlight, the crystalline leaves began to condense dew—the first drop, the second drop, the third drop, each as clear as a gem.

Now!

The jade bottle turned gently, and three drops of immortal dew fell into it almost simultaneously, the seal completed in one fluid motion.

The entire process was as fast as lightning—from condensation to collection, it never exceeded three breaths.

As for the Aromatic Silk Beauty, it grew in the most hidden crevice where ice and fire converged.

Following the special techniques recorded in the Myriad Poisons True Art, Yu Tiancheng removed it intact with roots and soil, placing it into a specially made jade box.

In two days and two nights, all twelve immortal herbs were gathered.

When the last herb was properly stored, he was nearly exhausted, but looking at the harvest before him, his heart was filled with joy.

On the evening of the third day, the setting sun draped the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in golden-red glow.

Yu Tiancheng laid out the immortal herbs one by one, their various lights interweaving, making the entire valley look like a fairyland.

"Today, let's divide these herbs." Yu Tiancheng looked at the group, a smile on his face.

He first picked up the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and walked to Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong was startled: "For me?"

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, effect of indestructible diamond body." Yu Tiancheng explained seriously, "Your Fire Dragon Martial Soul is fierce but lacks defense. This flower can fundamentally strengthen the physical body. In the future, when you charge to Titled Douluo, it will give you at least thirty percent more certainty."

Liu Erlong looked at the golden chrysanthemum before her, then at her nephew's sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She reached out to take it and said softly, "Child, something so precious..."

"You are the closest person to me in this world." Yu Tiancheng smiled. "And this immortal herb can only realize its greatest value if given to you."

Liu Erlong did not refuse further, carefully putting it away, already deciding to go into seclusion to refine it once back home.

Next was the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid.

Yu Tiancheng walked to Dugu Bo: "Senior, this is the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, most notable for its effect of consolidating the foundation and nurturing the origin."

"You've just been detoxified, your body is weak, and your foundation is damaged. This flower can not only help you recover quickly but also warm and nourish your foundation, allowing your cultivation to reach a higher level."

Dugu Bo's eyes lit up: "Good! Then this old man won't stand on ceremony!"

He took the immortal orchid and immediately sat cross-legged to begin refining it.

The orchid entered his mouth and turned into a warm, gentle current, flowing through his entire body. The Old Poison's soul power surged around him, his aura climbing step by step—

Level Ninety-three mid-stage, late stage, peak!

In just half an hour, his cultivation had reached the peak of Level Ninety-three, only a hair's breadth from Level Ninety-four!

Dugu Bo opened his eyes, a sharp light shooting forth: "What a treasure! This old man feels at least twenty years younger!"

Yu Tiancheng smiled, then turned to Ye Lingling, taking out the jade box containing the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

"Miss Ye, this flower is called Aromatic Silk Beauty, with the effect of sublimating the origin of a Martial Soul." His voice was solemn. "The Nine Heart Begonia has been trapped by the 'Twin Birth Curse' for centuries; perhaps this flower can break it."

After all, in the original story, Ning Rongrong took this immortal herb and even transformed into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

If Ye Lingling took this herb, even if it couldn't break the limit, her Martial Soul would undergo a qualitative leap.

Ye Lingling's hand trembled slightly as she took the jade box: "Break the limit? Is that... possible?"

"Try it and you'll know." Yu Tiancheng encouraged.

Ye Lingling took a deep breath and opened the jade box. The golden tulip shimmered with flowing light. She parted her vermilion lips and consumed the Immortal Herb.

The moment the petals entered her mouth, they transformed into a golden liquid like fine nectar, merging into her blood vessels within seconds.

The next moment—

"Hum!"

The Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul manifested on its own! A pale blue flower bloomed above Ye Lingling's head. Beside its original nine petals, a tenth, eleventh... slowly grew, not stopping until it reached eighteen!

The flower's color shifted from pale blue to a magnificent purple-gold, and the healing aura it emitted intensified several times over.

Ye Lingling's soul power surged, climbing from level thirty-five straight to level forty!

More crucially, Ye Lingling clearly sensed—deep within her Martial Soul's origin, the cursed shackle that had plagued her family for centuries had shattered!

"It really... really broke..." Ye Lingling's voice choked as she bowed deeply to Yu Tiancheng. "The Nine Heart Begonia clan will remember this kindness forever!"

She dared not imagine how thrilled her grandmother and mother would be to learn this news.

If her family had discovered this secret earlier, her father might have...

Yu Tiancheng quickly helped her up. "Miss Ye, you're being too serious."

Last was the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.

Yu Tiancheng handed the Jade Bottle to Dugu Yan. "Miss Yan, this dew enhances eyesight and Spiritual Power. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul requires precise control over its poison, so this suits you perfectly."

Dugu Yan took the Jade Bottle, her eyes reddening. "Yu Tiancheng, thank you... truly..."

She consumed the Immortal Dew, and her eyes immediately glowed with pale blue light. Her vision and Spiritual Power multiplied several times over. She could even clearly see the flow of soul power in the air!

Her soul power soared from level thirty-eight all the way to level forty-three!

She no longer knew how to repay this debt of gratitude.

Yu Tiancheng only smiled. He helped others detoxify, and in turn obtained Immortal Herbs for himself—each taking what they needed.

He carefully stored away the remaining seven Immortal Herbs, already forming a plan in his mind.

With the distribution complete, Yu Tiancheng sat cross-legged beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and took out the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

"Next, I'll use these two Immortal Herbs to temper my body." He looked at the others. "Please stand guard."

Liu Erlong immediately said, "Rest assured."

Dugu Bo nodded solemnly. "With this old man here, no one will disturb you."

Yu Tiancheng took a deep breath and sent both Immortal Herbs into his mouth at the same time.

The power of ice and fire erupted in an instant!