Sunset Forest, Target: Immortal Herb

External force?

An external force capable of completely drying out moisture.

Upon hearing these words, Su Ming understood almost instantly.

In the original plot, Ma Hongjun had only managed to completely purify the evil attributes within his body by consuming immortal herbs.

His own current situation was the exact opposite of Ma Hongjun's.

Since his martial soul was destined to walk the path of ultimate evil, that final trace of pure fire attribute had become an obstacle.

If Ma Hongjun could purify his evil attributes by consuming immortal herbs, then he too could completely eradicate the last remnants of the fire attribute within his martial soul by doing the same!

As for where to find such immortal herbs, there was only one place on the entire continent—the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in the Sunset Forest.

It was perfect; Su Ming had originally planned to head to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to seize them anyway.

Now, he could kill two birds with one stone.

Su Ming immediately said to Bibi Dong, "Your Holiness, after hearing your guidance, I believe I know what must be done. However, I need to borrow two people from you."

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. "Oh? You've already thought of a solution?"

Su Ming pondered for a moment before replying, "I cannot guarantee a hundred percent success, but I believe it is worth a try."

"What is this method?" Bibi Dong asked, curious.

He had found a concrete solution the moment she finished explaining the theory.

This little fellow was truly full of surprises.

Su Ming did not tell her about the immortal herbs directly, instead saying, "Your Holiness, please allow me to inform you only after I have succeeded. If I fail, there is no point in speaking of it."

Bibi Dong stared at Su Ming, seemingly realizing something.

The corners of her lips curled upward. "It seems you are quite confident in this method's success rate."

Su Ming simply lowered his head, remaining silent.

Bibi Dong did not mind; Su Ming's success was a good thing for her.

"Whom do you wish to borrow?"

"Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost." Su Ming named the two.

The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well he intended to visit was the private territory of the Title Douluo, Dugu Bo.

Although Dugu Bo was on the weaker end of the Title Douluo spectrum, he was still not someone the current Su Ming could provoke.

The best way to seize the immortal herbs from his hands was to leverage power—to borrow the reputation of Spirit Hall!

Bringing Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo along would easily suppress Dugu Bo, leaving him with no thoughts of resistance.

Bibi Dong contemplated for a moment after hearing Su Ming's request.

Summoning two elders to handle a private matter was, by the rules, unconventional.

But the value Su Ming had demonstrated over the past three years made him worthy of such an exception.

Moreover, she was eager to see Su Ming succeed.

"Very well."

Bibi Dong said indifferently, "This Seat will issue a decree for Yue Guan and Gui Mei to accompany you. I hope you bring back good news."

"Thank you, Your Holiness." Su Ming bowed in salute.

Half a day later.

At the main gate of Spirit Hall, two luxurious carriages waited.

Su Ming had changed into a crisp black outfit, looking spirited and sharp.

Standing before him were two figures radiating immense power.

One wore golden armor and possessed a face so handsome it was almost bewitching; this was Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

The other appeared like a black shadow frozen in the air, his features obscured; this was Ghost Douluo, Gui Mei.

"Little Su Ming, Her Holiness has truly handed us two old bones over to your command."

Yue Guan gently rubbed his brow with his fingers, his voice soft and feminine. "Are you certain that the place you are going truly holds the treasure to resolve your martial soul's bottleneck?"

Su Ming turned his head, just about to answer, when a voice suddenly rang out.

"Su Ming! Wait for me!"

Hu Liena was seen running quickly toward them.

Over the past three years, Hu Liena had grown even more mature and alluring, her figure developing beautifully with every curve accentuated, and her every movement exuding an aura of charm.

She had completely blossomed into a captivating woman.

She arrived before Su Ming, panting, her charming eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

"Nana, why are you here?" Yue Guan looked at her in surprise.

Hu Liena ignored Yue Guan, walking straight up to Su Ming and saying with a touch of annoyance:

"You guy, for the past three years, all you've done is cultivate, not even sparing a few words for me. I've finally caught you today; tell me, where are you all headed?"

Su Ming did not hide anything. "Heading to the Sunset Forest to take care of some personal business."

"I'm going too." Hu Liena took a step forward, her tone brooking no argument.

Su Ming frowned slightly. "I'm going to handle serious business, not to sightsee."

"I know you're going for serious business."

Hu Liena stared into his eyes, not backing down in the slightest. "I'm not here to hinder you; I've been stuck in Spirit Hall for so long I'm practically suffocating."

Su Ming looked at Hu Liena before him, then glanced at Elder Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei stood quietly, clearly having no objections to the Pope's direct disciple tagging along, their eyes even holding a hint of elder-like indulgence.

Moreover, although Dugu Bo was in the Sunset Forest, with two Titled Douluo personally protecting them, there was no need to worry about their safety at all.

Knowing Hu Liena's personality and that he couldn't stop her, Su Ming couldn't be bothered to waste more breath.

He stepped directly into the carriage. "Fine, come along then, just don't cause any trouble."

"Tch, it's not certain who the trouble will be." Hu Liena let out a soft huff and followed him into the carriage.

Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo boarded the carriage in front.

The coachman cracked his long whip, and the four steeds broke into a gallop, speeding toward the Sunset Forest.

A week later.

The carriages stopped outside the Sunset Forest.

After disembarking and walking for a long distance, they arrived at an area shrouded in green poisonous mist.

There was no sign of any spirit beasts in the vicinity, and the ground was occasionally littered with white bones.

Hu Liena frowned and said, "Are you sure what you're looking for is in here? The toxicity of this barrier is intense; one moment of carelessness and it will invade your body."

Su Ming replied calmly, "This is the place."

He then looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo. "Elder Chrysanthemum, I'll have to trouble you for what comes next."

"Small matter, leave it to me."

Chrysanthemum Douluo stepped forward immediately, letting out an effeminate, cold laugh.

He then channeled his spirit power, and a golden barrier instantly manifested, enveloping Su Ming, Hu Liena, and Gui Mei within it.

His martial soul was the Heavenly Chrysanthemum, a natural bane to all poisons.

As the golden barrier pushed forward, the poisonous mist retreated to both sides wherever they passed, allowing the four of them to walk as if on flat ground!

"Let's go. If nothing goes wrong, Dugu Bo should be coming to welcome us soon," Su Ming said, taking the lead.

Sure enough.

They hadn't walked for long.

Deep in the core of the Sunset Forest.

A pair of eyes snapped open, and a flash of emerald green light streaked across them!

"Such audacity, daring to trespass on this old man's territory!"

"You're courting death!"