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The ice-fire energy vortex at the core of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well twisted slightly. A figure slowly rose as if breaking through a curtain of water.

Ling Han reappeared at the edge of the spring.

The deep violet-gold glow around him had already withdrawn, but the aura he exuded had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.

His once somewhat restrained sharpness now resembled a Divine Weapon drawn from its sheath, carrying an indescribable majesty and depth.

His skin was lustrous as jade, faintly revealing a strange sheen where ice and fire merged. With every movement, he seemed to stir resonance in the surrounding ice-fire spiritual energy.

His pupils were different: his left eye was icy blue, with a dark-gold cold star deep within; his right eye was crimson gold, with a molten vortex at its depths. Wherever his gaze swept, even the air seemed to freeze.

"Young Master!"

"Young Master!"

"Young Master!"

"Young Master!"

Four voices rang out almost simultaneously, filled with surprise, worry, and immense relief.

Xue Qinglan was the first to rush forward. The frost in her icy-blue eyes melted away, leaving only pure concern. She carefully examined Ling Han and sensed the Ice Hell Dragon Emperor's pressure emanating from him—more vast and profound than before, yet perfectly fused with the aura of ice and fire. Her eyes gleamed with amazement.

Long Chen followed close behind. His huge eyes widened as he scanned Ling Han up and down as though looking at a monster. He could not help clicking his tongue.

"Good heavens!"

"Young Master, after going down there... it feels like you've become a completely different person!" (￣△￣;)

"This aura... even this old dragon is a little intimidated!" The Blazing Saint Dragon martial soul within him even conveyed a trace of instinctive awe and submission.

Ying Yue appeared soundlessly at Ling Han's side. A rare trace of relief surfaced on her cold face. She gave a slight nod without speaking, but her fingers finally loosened around the dagger.

Dugu Bo stood a little farther away, and the shock in his heart was beyond measure!

His emerald snake eyes were fixed tightly on Ling Han, as though he were truly seeing this youth for the first time.

The faint pressure emanating from Ling Han made even him, a Titled Douluo, feel a chill in his heart!

It was not merely an increase in strength, but an elevation in the very level of life itself!

Especially when those Ice-Fire Twin Pupils swept over him, Dugu Bo felt the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor martial soul within him tremble. It was absolute suppression originating from the depths of his bloodline!

This... how is this possible?!

What exactly did he experience down there?!

This aura... it's practically like a deity descending into the mortal world!

Ling Han's gaze swept across everyone. Seeing their concern and that they were all safe, warmth stirred in his heart. He restrained some of his released aura, easing the oppressive pressure. His gaze finally settled on Xue Qinglan, and he nodded gently. "Sister Xue, I'm fine."

Then he looked at Dugu Bo. His voice was calm and even, yet carried unquestionable authority. "Dugu Bo, while I was down there, did anything unusual happen outside?"

"Did anyone approach or investigate this place?"

Dugu Bo immediately composed himself, stepped forward, and bowed respectfully. His tone carried unprecedented reverence. "Reporting to Young Master!"

"After you went down, this subordinate and the three esteemed ones guarded this place without leaving."

"During that time... there were indeed some 'little mice' sneaking around at the edge of the forest."

A venomous glint flashed through his eyes. "This subordinate could clearly sense at least three different factions observing from afar."

"One carried the distinctive spatial fluctuation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Gu Rong was extremely cautious and only lingered at the outermost perimeter for a moment before retreating."

"One used the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's usual covert scouting methods, like rats in the gutter, hiding their aura deeply."

"And the last one... bore the domineering Soul Power imprint of those brutes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. Though they tried their best to conceal themselves, that thunderous scent could not escape this subordinate's nose."

"However, they were all extremely cautious. They only dared to observe from dozens or even hundreds of li away. No one dared take even half a step into the core region!"

Dugu Bo's tone held a trace of disdain and mockery. "Hmph, they must have been frightened out of their wits by the might of the three esteemed ones under your command, Young Master!"

"They only dared watch from afar and did not even have the courage to come closer!"

Ling Han's expression did not change in the slightest, as though everything had gone exactly as expected.

He gave a slight nod. "Understood."

"A pack of jumping clowns, nothing to fear." His tone was flat, yet filled with powerful confidence. Those investigations that made the continent's top factions tremble were nothing more than the prying of ants in his eyes.

His gaze swept over Xue Qinglan, Long Chen, and Ying Yue, who had guarded him loyally. Each held one of the immortal-grade treasures he had previously bestowed: the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and Dark Jade Divine Bamboo.

"Uncle Long, Sister Yue, Sister Xue, this place is rich in spiritual energy. It is ideal for refining the Immortal Herbs, stabilizing your foundations, and advancing to higher realms." Ling Han's voice was firm.

"Rest assured, Young Master! This old dragon will refine this treasure completely!" Long Chen thumped his chest, brimming with confidence.

Ying Yue and Xue Qinglan also nodded solemnly.

Ling Han nodded slightly, then connected to the system space with a thought.

With a flash of light, three soul bones radiating tremendous energy fluctuations appeared in his hands.

One was entirely crimson, like flowing magma, radiating violent and scorching Fire Element energy—the 100,000-year Fire Dragon Fire Attribute Soul Bone.

One was translucent jade-green, wreathed in invisible, razor-sharp currents of air as though it could slice through space—the 100,000-year Howling Wind Wolf Wind Attribute Soul Bone.

The final piece was the largest. White as jade, it radiated a terrifying chill that could freeze the soul, and its surface was covered in fine dragon-scale patterns—the 300,000-year Frost Giant Dragon Torso Soul Bone!

Any one of these three soul bones, if it appeared in the outside world, would be enough to incite Titled Douluo into a mad slaughter.

Yet in Ling Han's eyes, their brilliance was far inferior to the External Soul Bone within him, formed from the origins of the Ice Fire Dragon King.

That was the true divine-grade foundation!

Though the three pieces rewarded by the system were precious, they no longer caught his eye. They were better used to strengthen the arms that bore Absolute Loyalty.

Ling Han's calm yet imposing gaze swept over the three Super Douluo.

"Uncle Long."

He tossed the crimson, magma-like 100,000-year Fire Attribute Soul Bone toward Long Chen. "This bone is scorching and violent, perfectly complementing your Blazing Saint Dragon martial soul. Fuse with it, and your flames will be able to Burn Eight Wastelands."

Long Chen caught it instinctively. Feeling the pure, vast Fire Element energy within the soul bone, as well as the faint dragon pressure it carried, his eyes instantly widened to their limit and his breathing grew heavy.

"A... a 100,000-year Fire Attribute Soul Bone?!"

"F-for me?!" The overwhelming surprise made him stammer. Then came wild joy and boundless gratitude. "Thank you for your generous gift, Young Master!"

"This old dragon... will certainly not disappoint you!" He bowed deeply in excitement.

"Sister Yue."

Ling Han handed the jade-green 100,000-year Howling Wind Wolf Wind Attribute Soul Bone to Ying Yue. "This bone is sharp and light, containing the power of extreme speed and cutting. It suits the path of your Azure Shadow Wolf Emperor perfectly and will help you become an invisible blade."

Even Ying Yue's cold face showed an irrepressible flicker of emotion. She carefully accepted the soul bone, looked deeply at Ling Han, and spoke in a clear, cold voice filled with unprecedented solemnity. "Thank you, Young Master!"

"Ying Yue will not fail this soul bone!" Her gaze grew even firmer, loyalty branded deep into her soul.