Du Busi's Path to Three Soul Cores

The toxins within the poisonous miasma of Sunset Forest were exceptionally fierce. That was only secondary; the key was that it also contained something that eroded Mental Power—the poison of the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower. It was incomparably bizarre.

That was precisely why Du Busi had only come here to experience it in the past, never attempting to explore this poisonous miasma further.

He needed poisons to cultivate, but he had no need for toxins that eroded the mind.

After all, the Jade Phosphorus Snake was an example. Soul Masters on this continent who cultivated Poison Arts all feared being excessively eroded by toxins themselves, damaging their origins. Cultivating Poison Arts also had its limits.

When faced with this kind of mental toxin, they avoided it as though it were plague.

After all, the mind was more fragile than the body.

Of course, that had only been the Du Busi who had yet to grow powerful.

Now that his cultivation had risen, he no longer needed to be so cautious.

"If I get the chance, I should use the poisonous miasma here to cultivate my Poison Arts with the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower." Du Busi silently thought, I didn't need the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower's poison to cultivate my Poison Arts in the past, but that may not be true in the future.

Thinking of his latest cultivation progress, an exceedingly arrogant notion surfaced in Du Busi's mind.

In the past, he had only cultivated Poison Arts on the level of Soul Power, so he had no need for the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower's poison, which could erode the mind.

Now, he had expanded the levels of his Poison Arts and begun cultivating Bloodline Poison Arts. There was also a very real possibility that, through cultivating Bloodline Power, he could use that power to condense his Second Soul Core!

If he could use Bloodline Power as support and successfully condense a Second Soul Core, could he then go even further and cultivate Poison Arts on the spiritual level? Could he then use Mental Power as the foundation to condense a Third Soul Core?

This thought was far too insane and bold, and Du Busi immediately suppressed it.

Still, he firmly engraved it in his heart. Whether he could succeed was not important; what mattered was having a direction.

Casting aside the extraneous thoughts in his mind, Du Busi stepped into the poisonous miasma.

He circulated his Soul Power and formed a barrier. The toxic fog at the very edge of the miasma was still too weak and was easily kept outside by that barrier.

Du Busi's expression remained unchanged as he continued deeper. The farther he went, the stronger the toxic fog's corrosive power became, yet his face did not change. Only after entering the depths of the poisonous miasma and reaching its core did the fog begin to show an obvious seven-colored hue.

Du Busi finally began to feel the strain.

At first, the Seven-Colored Poison Mist was repelled outside his body. Suppressed by his formidable Soul Power, it could not approach him at all.

Yet before long, he felt waves of stabbing pain in his mind.

Mobilizing Soul Power also required the participation of Mental Power. Even if it was slight, it could not be ignored.

Du Busi's Soul Power kept the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower's poison outside, but it eroded the tiny sliver of mental intent he used to mobilize his Soul Power.

As that mental intent was damaged, problems arose in his control of Soul Power, creating flaws in Soul Power's isolation of the toxins.

Because of the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower's unique toxicity, even Soul Masters with powerful Soul Power were unwilling to risk entering this poisonous miasma.

However, having guessed at the secret hidden in the depths of this poisonous miasma, Du Busi was prepared to take a gamble this time.

Glancing at the seven-colored poison clinging to his body, he had no intention of retreating. Not only did he not withdraw, he quickened his pace and rushed toward the deepest part of the toxic fog.

Before long, he saw a Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower Sea stretching out like an ocean of blossoms.

"Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers that countless poison masters across the continent would beg for but fail to obtain are as numerous here as roadside Blue Silver Grass."

His gaze swept across the flower sea, and Du Busi's pupils contracted slightly.

"Quite a few have mutated into Jade Phosphorus Nine Absolute Flowers, evolving into Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts."

There were at least a hundred Jade Phosphorus Nine Absolute Flowers in this entire flower sea, meaning there were over a hundred Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts here.

Even a Title Douluo would not be able to endure here for long.

If a Super Douluo forced their way in, the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower's poison would inevitably erode their origin.

As for a Limit Douluo... Du Busi could not judge.

Mobilizing his Bloodline Power and using his own body as a furnace, he frantically refined the Seven-Colored Poison Mist that had invaded his body.

Du Busi's powerful Soul Power erupted.

At this moment, his Soul Power did not protect his body. It merely burst outward, ravaging the flower sea ahead.

When the Seven-Colored Poison Mist invaded his body, he circulated the Bloodline Furnace to refine it.

Soul Power and bloodline power—one outward, one inward.

Boom!

"Martial Soul Avatar!"

At that moment, his bodily functions exceeded the limits of the human body. His Bloodline Power was enhanced, and the Seven-Colored Poison Mist was temporarily unable to take effect.

Du Busi was like a wild beast as he crashed headlong into the flower sea.

Rustle, rustle.

Countless Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers and Jade Phosphorus Nine Absolute Flowers were scattered by his charge, revealing the mouth of a valley before him.

His eyes lit up, and Du Busi jumped into the valley without hesitation.

After he landed, the poisonous fog dispersed, replaced by treasure lights of every color.

In stark contrast to the poisonous fog outside, the valley was a true earthly paradise overflowing with life. All kinds of rare medicinal herbs within the valley emitted multicolored treasure light, while several Immortal Herbs stood apart from the surrounding plants near the Red and White Springs at the core, independent and extraordinary.

Even Du Busi's breathing quickened at the sight.

"Is this the legendary place where Immortal Herbs are born?"

His emotions churned, and coupled with the poison of the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers that had just eroded him outside, Du Busi's thoughts could not help but fluctuate.

But he was, after all, a level ninety-eight Super Douluo. His Willpower was incomparably firm.

He quickly regained his clarity.

"I was deeply poisoned by forcing my way through the Jade Phosphorus Flower Sea this time."

Examining himself, Du Busi could not help but smile bitterly.

"Still, my guess was correct. This place truly contains an enormous opportunity. Even if I was poisoned and injured, it was entirely worth it."

Looking again at the many Immortal Herbs beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Du Busi quickly recognized several of them.

"Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, Aromatic Silk Beauty—they're all here."

Remembering the effects of these Immortal Herbs, Du Busi's heart burned with excitement.

Ice and Fire Golden Body Refining, immunity to all poisons.

Aromatic Silk Beauty was itself the bane of all poisons and could neutralize every toxin.

No matter which one he chose to keep for himself, Du Busi's cultivation would become much smoother in the future.

Yes, Du Busi only intended to keep one for himself.

These many Immortal Herbs had to first satisfy Mu Yuan's needs as much as possible, then go to suitable Soul Masters within the sect.

As for himself, he too belonged in that latter category.

"What a pity I can't stay here long."

Du Busi recalled Mu Yuan's warning.

"If this truly is a place where Immortal Herbs are born, it must be the Sea God Forbidden Land. I must harvest the Immortal Herbs correctly at once, then leave."

This place ultimately could not become the Body Sect's medicinal garden.

With a sigh, Du Busi walked toward the Red and White Springs.

At that moment, a terrifying wave of Divine Sense erupted.

The entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well seemed to darken at that instant.

Du Busi's expression changed drastically.

The Immortal Herbs that had been secretly observing Du Busi's approach were also filled with terror.

"It's him!"