The Spirit Beasts' roars gradually faded into the distance, until they disappeared completely into the depths of Sunset Forest.
By the time the five of them returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the surroundings had fallen silent once more.
Dugu Bo snorted coldly and pointed into the air with both hands. His vast Soul Power surged out like a tide.
The water in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well suddenly boiled. Scarlet and icy-blue vapor billowed upward and intertwined, while a faint layer of green mist quickly spread through the air.
Wherever the mist passed, plants withered and rocks dissolved.
Only now was the true Jade Scale Seven Absolute Poison Array fully activated.
"Anything below Soul Saint level will die on contact." Dugu Bo withdrew his hands, his expression still grave. "Those beasts may not dare come in, but they could be lying in wait outside. Be careful when we leave."
Liu Erlong helped Yu Tiancheng sit on a smooth piece of warm jade. Gentle fire-attribute Soul Power flowed from her palm and slowly entered his body. "How do you feel?"
Yu Tiancheng closed his eyes to regulate his breathing. Although his Level 45 Soul Power surged within him, it felt somewhat unstable.
After all, the power brought by a twenty-five-thousand-year Soul Ring was simply too great. He needed time to settle and assimilate it.
"Not bad. My Soul Power just feels a little unsteady." He opened his eyes and looked at the Ice-Fire Tai Chi Diagram slowly turning at the center of the spring. "I need to stabilize my level as soon as possible."
Night deepened.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had lit a small fire nearby and were roasting the game they had hunted earlier.
The flames danced, illuminating the two women's faces.
Dugu