Spatial Shuttle, Returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

Han Yu lightly tapped his fingers on the table, producing a crisp tapping sound as he said casually:

"Rest assured, Sect Master Ning. I'm someone who clearly distinguishes gratitude from grudges.

As long as your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not take the initiative to provoke me or block Ling Tian Sect's path, I have no time to target you."

At this point, Han Yu paused, and his gaze instantly turned sharp and intimidating:

"But let me make this clear first. If you try any underhanded tricks behind our backs, or attempt to suppress Ling Tian Sect...

Then don't blame me for being impolite.

When that time comes, a few apologies won't be enough to settle it."

Ning Fengzhi gave Han Yu a deep look and nodded solemnly:

"I will remember Sect Master Han's words.

As long as Ling Tian Sect does not deliberately start a conflict, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will never become your enemy."

They had been together for decades.

Ning Fengzhi knew Gu Rong's Spatial Shuttle very well.

If Gu Rong decided to target the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—

With Gu Rong's current strength, which was no weaker than, perhaps even greater than Chen Xin's—

No matter how vast the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's foundations were, they would eventually be ruined!

Ning Fengzhi turned around and sighed softly:

"Uncle Sword, let's go."

Chen Xin's face was ashen. He gave Gu Rong one final deep look.

With a cold snort, he flicked his sleeve and turned away, leaving the hall alongside Ning Fengzhi.

As they watched the two figures disappear beyond the hall, a brief silence fell over the room.

Gu Rong withdrew his gaze and let out a long sigh. His tall body seemed to relax somewhat.

"Grandfather, what is it? Can't bear to part with them?"

Han Yu chuckled and raised his teacup for a sip.

"What is there to be reluctant about?"

Gu Rong shook his head, a trace of relief flashing through his eyes.

"It's just that these past decades felt like a dream.

Now that the dream has ended, from now on, this old man will wholeheartedly be a member of Ling Tian Sect."

"Don't worry, Grandfather."

Han Yu set down his teacup, absolute confidence shining in his eyes.

"Ling Tian Sect will certainly go farther and stand higher than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Gu Rong burst into hearty laughter and patted Han Yu on the shoulder.

"Of course this old man believes in you!"

Han Yu turned toward the side hall and called out:

"Alright, come out. The people in the way are gone."

At his words, Ye Lingling and Dugu Bo emerged from the side hall one after the other.

"Sect Master."

The two bowed in unison.

Han Yu rose to his feet and straightened the hem of his robes.

"We've wasted quite a bit of time.

Dugu Bo, you and Grandfather keep watch over the sect. Keep a particularly close eye on the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. In three days, I want to see the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

If Qian Renxue... that is, Xue Qinghe, tries anything, inform me immediately."

"Understood!"

Dugu Bo replied respectfully.

Han Yu then turned to Ye Lingling, a smile curling across his lips.

"Let's go, Lingling.

I'll take you to obtain your fourth soul ring. While we're at it, we'll let your Nine Heart Begonia undergo a complete transformation."

Ye Lingling took a deep breath, suppressing the tremor and excitement in her voice as she nodded firmly.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Gu Rong stepped forward and asked in a deep voice:

"Xiao Yu, where are we going?"

"Sunset Forest. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

Han Yu calmly named the destination.

"Good."

Gu Rong said no more. He casually slashed through the air with his withered hand.

Accompanied by a powerful surge of Soul Power, the space before them instantly twisted and tore open, forming a deep, dark void.

"Little girl, stay close."

Gu Rong glanced at Ye Lingling and reminded her:

"It may make you dizzy the first time you experience Spatial Shuttle. Don't force yourself."

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Bone Douluo. Lingling understands."

Ye Lingling took a deep breath and closely followed behind Han Yu.

Han Yu moved first, stepping into the dark void without the slightest hesitation.

Gu Rong and Ye Lingling followed immediately after him.

The moment the three entered, the black hole rapidly contracted. In the blink of an eye, it vanished from the hall without a trace, as though it had never existed.

Dugu Bo looked at the empty hall, shook his head, and turned to arrange the sect's defenses.

At the heart of Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

A pitch-black spatial rift suddenly tore open in midair.

Han Yu, Gu Rong, and Ye Lingling stepped out from it and landed steadily on the ground.

The instant she landed, Ye Lingling's face turned slightly pale, and her body swayed.

Yet the next moment, she was utterly stunned by the incomparably dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth surrounding her, as well as the strange red-and-blue spring before her.

"This... the energy here..."

Ye Lingling's beautiful eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

"This is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo's former herb garden. It belongs to Ling Tian Sect now."

Han Yu looked around, his tone relaxed.

"This environment is the most suitable for the growth of top-grade Immortal Herbs."

Gu Rong folded his arms and surveyed the area with a smile.

"Old Poison's place truly is a treasure land.

Xiao Yu, how do you plan to help this girl undergo a complete transformation?"

Han Yu turned around, his gaze settling on Ye Lingling as he slowly spoke.

"The flaw of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul lies in its single-line inheritance and its sole healing ability. That is a restriction imposed by the rules."

Ye Lingling's gaze dimmed for an instant, and she nodded bitterly.

"Yes, Sect Master.

The ancestors of every generation exhausted their lives, yet none could break this curse."

"Others may not be able to do it, but that doesn't mean I can't."

A confident smile appeared on Han Yu's lips as he pointed at an herb growing by the spring.

"Lingling, go over there and eat it.

Your fourth soul ring, as well as the evolution of your Nine Heart Begonia, will begin with it."

When he had come to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for the second time—

After subduing Dugu Bo—

Han Yu had replanted some of the herbs here.

He had allowed them to continue growing.

Without any hesitation, Ye Lingling stepped forward as instructed, plucked the herb, and put it into her mouth.

"Sit cross-legged and calmly absorb it."

Han Yu instructed.

Half an hour later, Ye Lingling opened her eyes. Her usually cool gaze shimmered with barely concealed excitement.

"Sect Master, my Martial Soul... seems to have broken through some kind of shackle. Its vitality is several times greater than before!"

"This is only the first step."

Han Yu nodded in satisfaction.

"Let's go find your fourth soul ring.

Only by absorbing a suitable soul ring can your Nine Heart Begonia complete its evolution."

After saying that, Han Yu turned to Gu Rong.

"Grandfather, I'll have to trouble you.

We need a plant-type soul beast around six thousand years old. The purer its vitality, the better."

"A trivial matter."

Gu Rong chuckled. The immense spiritual power of a Title Douluo instantly surged forth like a tide, spreading in every direction and enveloping the entire Sunset Forest.

The three left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and traveled through the forest.

Time slowly passed.

"High-quality plant-type soul beasts really are scarce in Sunset Forest."

Gu Rong frowned slightly as his spiritual power continuously swept through the area.

"After searching for so long, they're either too young, or their attributes are mixed and impure."

"No rush. Better to go without than settle for something inferior."

Han Yu said calmly.

Another incense stick's worth of time passed.

Gu Rong suddenly stopped. His tightly shut eyes flew open, a sharp gleam flashing through them.

"Found it!

Northwest, about fifty li away."