Sikong Zhen Finds the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the Top Five Are Announced!

"Found it, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!"

Sikong Zhen gazed down at the icy and fiery spring water below, a scorching, brilliant light erupting in his eyes.

However, the immortal herbs that should have been growing beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well were nowhere to be seen.

"Hmph, just as the City Lord anticipated, the immortal herbs have already been moved by someone else. But then again, the herbs were never the purpose of my trip."

Sikong Zhen's figure flashed like Thunder to the edge of the spring. Feeling the pure energy contained within the water, he nodded in satisfaction and muttered:

"It truly lives up to its reputation! Its extreme dual-polar power, mutually generating and restraining, is the supreme treasure for tempering the physical body and increasing one's strength!"

"Thunder is Yang, Lightning is Yin. The Blazing Yang Spring can amplify the dominance of my Thunder, while the Cold Extreme Yin Spring can wash away the violence within it! It will allow me to take a step further!"

As his voice fell, Sikong Zhen channeled his soul power, sending the Fusion Space Cube in his hand to the very center of the spring.

"Hum--"

The moment it touched the water, the Fusion Space Cube emitted a divine light, compressing and drawing the spring water into itself.

As the water was continuously absorbed, the water level of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well gradually dropped...

When the last trace of spring water was sucked into the Fusion Space Cube, Sikong Zhen's palm gave a sharp tug, and the cube flew back into his hand like a swallow returning to its nest.

When he looked down at the bottom of the spring again, he saw that beneath the damp soil, a rich, extreme dual energy of ice and fire was still continuously overflowing.

"This must be the origin power radiating from the bones of the Fire Dragon King buried ten thousand fathoms deep."

"To have such vast energy still leaking out after countless years, no wonder the City Lord values it so highly."

"Today, I shall take it back to Chang'an along with the water of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!"

After Sikong Zhen finished his low exclamation, his right palm suddenly condensed the power of Thunder, striking the soil at the bottom of the spring again and again.

"Boom, boom, boom--"

Under the continuous bombardment of Thunder power, layers of soil were shattered, and the depth increased at a rate visible to the naked eye...

However, even as a top powerhouse of the continent, it would take Sikong Zhen a great deal of time to dig ten thousand fathoms deep.

Meanwhile, the various factions that had set out immediately to find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well had also arrived at the outskirts of the Sunset Forest almost at the same time.

Except for Martial Soul Hall, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Clear Sky Sect were all located to the east or north of the Sunset Forest.

Thus, by coincidence, the four major factions met in the northeast direction outside the Sunset Forest!

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, led by Xue Qinghe and Ge Long, brought three hundred elite soul master troops.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, led by Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo, brought over a hundred elite sect disciples.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, led by Yu Yuanzhen and the Fourth Elder, brought over a hundred elite sect disciples.

The Clear Sky Sect appeared shabby in comparison to the other factions, with only Tang Xiao and the Seventh Elder present.

"..."

When the four parties met, there was a moment of mutual awkwardness and vigilance.

Now that they had appeared here with large numbers of people, what else could they be doing besides being drawn by the Sky Screen to hunt for treasure?

Every side was clear on this, but no one was the first to pierce through this thin veil of pretense, and they simply formed a delicate standoff on the spot.

"Sect Master Ning, Sect Master Yu, Sect Master Tang."

In the end, Xue Qinghe, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, spoke first, breaking the stagnant atmosphere.

Although Ning Fengzhi was his teacher, they were out in public now, and in front of various factions, he naturally had to use formal titles.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiao responded almost at the same time.

The Upper Three Sects were not subordinate to the Heaven Dou Empire, but since they were all within the empire's borders, they would give some face regardless.

"Hahaha, are you all here to search for that Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?"

Xue Qinghe stepped forward quickly and asked.

Marshal Ge Long followed closely behind to protect him.

"Yes, I didn't expect everyone to come. Even Sect Master Tang is here."

Ning Fengzhi, who had a deep relationship with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, stepped forward, a smile appearing on his refined face.

"Hehe..."

Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiao had almost no dealings with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, but they didn't want to make things awkward right now, so they both stepped forward with reluctant, cold smiles.

The representatives of the four factions stood there, awkwardly and stiffly gathered together.

Xue Qinghe swept his gaze over the three sect masters and suggested with a smile:

"Since we are all here for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, why don't we cooperate to find it together, and then each take a share afterward?"

Ning Fengzhi naturally had no objections, echoing the sentiment:

"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to cooperate. It is better than fighting each other, damaging our harmony, and letting others take advantage of the situation."

This "other party" needed no further thought; it referred precisely to Martial Soul Hall.

Hearing this, even the reluctant Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiao nodded:

"Fine, let us cooperate. We shall distribute the rewards once we find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well! We trust in the fairness of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Xue Qinghe smiled:

"Then let us quickly discuss the search plan."

As she spoke, she produced a map and began to deliberate with the three sect masters.

Time was of the essence, and before long, they finalized the plan and headed toward the hinterlands.

Xue Qinghe remained unhurried, firmly believing that Martial Soul Hall would arrive a step faster and that they would merely be running alongside them.

The facts were exactly as Qian Renxue had anticipated; Martial Soul Hall was indeed a step faster.

The army of over a hundred elite Spirit Emperor spirit masters led by Yue Guan and Gui Mei had already driven straight into the hinterlands from the south.

"What is this? A poison formation?!"

The team was blocked by a thick, dark green miasma, and Gui Mei's brows furrowed tightly.

Having hunted Dugu Bo for many years, Yue Guan exclaimed upon seeing this:

"This... this poison is definitely that of the Old Poison Freak! Why would he set up a poison formation here?!"

Gui Mei exchanged a glance with him, and they immediately guessed the truth, speaking in unison:

"The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is inside! Could it be that the Old Poison Freak has already succeeded in advance?"

Yue Guan urged anxiously:

"We must hurry. Old Ghost, order the perimeter to stand guard. Give me half an incense stick of time; I will concoct an antidote to break this formation."

While the various factions in the Sunset Forest were in the midst of a heated search for treasure.

The Sky Screen had not paused its "show," and under the expectant gazes of the world.

"Rumble--"

A hum suddenly exploded from the Sky Screen.

It was not the sound of ordinary thunder, but a tremor that seemed to emanate from the depths of the universe.

The sound waves swept across the entire Douluo Plane; whether human or spirit beast, everyone looked up.

The nervous agitation in the hearts of all living beings was pushed to its peak at this moment, awaiting the announcement from the Sky Screen.

Finally, at the very moment when the hearts of all living beings were churning and their breathing had nearly stalled.

The humming in the high heavens gradually subsided, replaced by a change even more breathtaking.

The previous characters on the Sky Screen flowed and reorganized, and amidst the flickering golden light, the old words dissolved as new ones were born.

Ultimately, they coalesced into a line of clear, dazzling text, pinning the gaze of every living being firmly upon it:

[Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Slaughter City...]