Qian Daoliu Fights Tang Chen Again

Bo Saixi followed Qian Daoliu's gaze, instantly catching sight of the many plant-type soul beasts hiding and growing around the spirit spring. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.

On one side of the cold pool, several pure white exotic plants were rooted in the frozen earth. Their branches and leaves were coated in fine ice crystals, spreading out like pieces of glazed jade. As they swayed gently, they scattered wisps of freezing mist, and the thin ice binding their roots shimmered with a cold, silvery light.

In a corner of the hot spring, crimson plants grew vigorously. Their stems looked as if they had been cast from molten iron, with layers of scarlet leaves. A faint, warm red halo flowed between the leaf veins, and the plants were wreathed in warm, steaming mist.

There were also several strange plants with intertwined dual colors; half of their branches and leaves were covered in frost, while the other half exuded waves of heat. Their flowers and leaves were large and plump, surrounded by a rich, rosy glow.

These plants were all brimming with immense vitality. Their leaves pulsed rhythmically, carrying an intimidating pressure. They were by no means ordinary spirit herbs, but powerful soul beasts lying in wait.

At the same time, Qian Daoliu noticed that Huo Yuhao had been acting as if he were very familiar with the path, clearly not his first time visiting this place.

Qian Daoliu watched as Huo Yuhao called out to the empty air, "Youyou, come out!"

"I have come this time to take the remaining six immortal herbs that I need!"

As his voice fell, an immortal herb beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well spoke to Huo Yuhao with ill intent: "Huo Yuhao, you really are impatient!"

"Coming so soon to pick your remaining six immortal herbs!"

With that, the immortal herb transformed into human form and appeared before Huo Yuhao. Qian Daoliu focused his gaze to look closer.

The woman had a gentle and slender figure. Her pale purple dress was woven from layers of flower petals, and the hem was wreathed in a faint, pearly floral fragrance. Her dark hair fell softly, adorned with a few strands of pale pink flower stamens.

Her skin was as lustrous as jade, and her eyes were soft yet held a hint of scrutiny. A faint mist of floral aura constantly swirled around her, and the essence of plants and trees lingered about her.

Even without releasing her soul power, she carried the heavy, imposing presence of a guardian of a secret realm. The flowers and plants around her bowed spontaneously; she was none other than the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb who guarded this place.

"Hmph, detestable human, I knew you were all insatiable!"

No sooner had the words left her lips than a scorching red mist surged. Another plant, the Blazing Apricot Delicate, stretched its branches and instantly condensed into a human form, landing beside the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb.

The newcomer was a woman in fiery red robes, the fabric seemingly woven from burning sunset flames. Tiny sparks danced at the tips of her hair, and her eyes were sharp and defiant. Waves of scorching heat radiated from her, causing the surrounding air to ripple. She crossed her arms and glared at Huo Yuhao, her gaze sweeping over the unfathomable Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi nearby, her tone full of mockery.

"You only took one Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red last time. How long has it been, and you're already rushing here to claim your remaining quota? Do you think this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is your family's backyard?"

"Furthermore, you actually dared to bring others here today. Are you planning to use force if we don't comply?"

With that, the woman in red prepared to attack Huo Yuhao and the others.

But what awaited her was a casual swing of the Clear Sky Hammer from Tang Chen, which sent her flying.

"Noisy!"

The moment Tang Chen released the Clear Sky Hammer, Youyou, the woman in red, and the other soul beasts within the cavern of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well felt a terrifying fluctuation of soul power.

Among them, Youyou and the woman in red were the first to react.

Youyou couldn't help but tremble all over, gasping, "A Limit Douluo?"

Just as the many immortal herbs were shivering in fear, Tang Chen spoke to Huo Yuhao with some dissatisfaction: "Huo Yuhao, why are you dawdling?"

"Whichever herb can heal my dear great-granddaughter, let's just pull it up and leave!"

"Why waste words with this bunch of plant-type soul beasts!"

Tang Chen's words completely ignited the fury of the immortal herbs. Youyou, the Blazing Apricot Delicate, and the others glared at him with rage.

Yet, they dared not speak, for Tang Chen was a genuine Limit Douluo powerhouse.

As for Huo Yuhao, upon hearing Tang Chen's suggestion, his mouth twitched at first, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Senior, this place is a treasure land left by the ancestors of the Tang Sect for their descendants!"

"This junior believes that obtaining them reasonably is the long-term strategy!"

Huo Yuhao invoked the name of Tang San, hoping to persuade Tang Chen.

Sure enough, when Tang Chen heard about the deeds of the Tang Sect ancestor, he stopped insisting.

Instead, he urged Huo Yuhao: "Then hurry up, boy. I'm afraid Dong'er won't hold on if we're late!"

"Understood!"

"Senior, please wait a moment while I check the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record left by Ancestor Tang San."

"I need to see which immortal herbs can be used to heal Dong'er's injuries!"

Huo Yuhao felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing Tang Chen's words.

He immediately took a thick, heavy book from his soul tool.

At this moment, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, exchanged a glance. They both saw surprise in each other's eyes, and simultaneously exclaimed in unison: "A transformed soul beast of over one hundred thousand years?"

"The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record?"

Qian Daoliu's gaze burned as his god-level spiritual power followed Huo Yuhao's movements, scanning the records regarding immortal herbs within the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

The more Qian Daoliu read, the more shocked he became. He thought to himself, This Tang Sect ancestor, Tang San, truly has some tricks up his sleeve. I have lived two lifetimes on the Douluo Continent and have never understood these strange and peculiar things. No wonder he was able to destroy Spirit Hall back then!

However, since I have encountered it today!

Then this Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, this treasure land of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and the immortal herbs within shall change owners!

In the brief moment Qian Daoliu was lost in thought, Huo Yuhao pressed his hand against the page and looked up at the tense Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb, his tone sincere yet firm:

"Youyou, the ancestor originally set a quota of seven immortal herbs. I only took the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red. I am here today to take the remaining six as agreed, and I will not take a single bit more."

The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb frowned and asked in return: "Have you decided exactly which six you want? We promised Tang San that his descendants could select seven immortal herbs every ten thousand years; they cannot be plucked at will."

As Huo Yuhao closed the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, he addressed the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb, "I have selected the Autumn Water Dew, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, Tulip of Romance, Nine-Grade Purple Mushroom, and Narcissus Jade Bone. The medicinal properties of these immortal herbs complement each other and are just enough to stabilize Dong'er's divine soul. Furthermore, I shall preserve their root systems; I will not harm your foundations."

No sooner had he finished speaking than six rays of light in different hues surged from various corners of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The six named immortal herbs shed their plant forms one after another, condensing into human shapes and gathering around him.

Autumn Water Dew was draped in plain white robes wreathed in frost, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid was surrounded by an elegant floral fragrance, the Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum wore a magnificent golden chrysanthemum robe, the Tulip of Romance looked visibly displeased, the Nine-Grade Purple Mushroom was enveloped in rolling purple mist, and the Narcissus Jade Bone was wreathed in aqueous vapor.

The group of immortal herbs all wore expressions of indignation, glaring in unison at Huo Yuhao.

Seeing this, Tang Chen let out a low, muffled grunt, scaring the present immortal herbs into such silence that they dared not even breathe.

Youyou, feeling quite pained for her chosen companions, said, "Autumn Water Dew, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, Tulip of Romance, Nine-Grade Purple Mushroom, and Narcissus Jade Bone—I am sorry to trouble you to contribute a portion of your essence!"

"Remember your promise; you must not harm their foundations. Otherwise, even if Jiaojiao and I have to fight to the death, we will not let you succeed!"

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to pluck the immortal herbs one by one, as required by the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, who had been observing secretly from the sidelines, exchanged a glance, knowing it was time for them to strike.

Looking at the many transformed immortal herbs on the field, Qian Daoliu thought to himself, "With so many immortal herbs, how many hundred-thousand-year spirit rings could this provide for Xixi and me?"

"And that Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record in the brat's hand must be obtained at all costs."

True to his word, Qian Daoliu secretly transmitted his voice to Bo Saixi: "Xixi, I leave the crowd control to you!"

Bo Saixi did not hesitate, responding immediately, "Very well!"

Following this, both Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi released their Martial Souls: the Six-Winged Angel and the Sea God, respectively.

Just then, Tang Chen noticed the fluctuations coming from where Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi were positioned.

"Who goes there!"

"It is you, Qian Daoliu!"

"Xixi!"

Tang Chen first saw Qian Daoliu, his expression shifting uncertainly, but upon seeing Bo Saixi, his face turned from cloudy to clear.

"Qian Daoliu, what are you trying to do?"

Before Tang Chen could react, Qian Daoliu had already utilized the extreme speed of his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul to close in on Huo Yuhao. Simultaneously, Qian Daoliu used his Angel Holy Sword to strike at Huo Yuhao while manifesting a giant hand of spirit power to snatch the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record from his grasp.

Sharp Angel Holy Light shattered the sky. Wielding the brilliant and holy Angel Holy Sword, Qian Daoliu channeled the terrifying divine power of a Limit Douluo, piercing toward Huo Yuhao's heart with a shrill, piercing whistle. The move was ruthless and decisive, intended to kill in a single blow.

Just as the holy sword was about to touch his body, a soft, pearlescent light suddenly ignited on Huo Yuhao's skin.

A translucent torso spirit bone suddenly bloomed with brilliant radiance, upon which the light of the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion flared. Layers of lustrous halos swept across his body, instantly constructing a solid defensive barrier that forcefully and steadily blocked Qian Daoliu's fatal strike, sending a massive shockwave of divine power erupting outward.

Although Huo Yuhao managed to withstand Qian Daoliu's attack thanks to his spirit bone skill, the spirit skill that followed from Bo Saixi rendered everyone on the field—save for Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu—completely motionless.

Bo Saixi's Sea God Martial Soul bloomed with azure divine light as she released, "Seventh Spirit Skill—Sea God True Body!"

"Ninth Spirit Skill—Sea God Imprisonment!"

The Sea God True Body manifested behind Bo Saixi, and the azure, sea-like divine radiance blanketed the entire secret realm. The extreme power of the Sea God Imprisonment swept across the area instantly.

Tang Chen, familiar with the terrifying potency of Bo Saixi's spirit skills, had already circulated his spirit power to protect himself, allowing him to calmly break free from the scope of the imprisonment.

Huo Yuhao and all the immortal herbs, however, were firmly locked down by the vast power of the Sea God. Their bodies froze in place, unable to move, and their spirit power and plant essence were completely stagnated. Even the furious Blazing Apricot Delicate lost all ability to resist. On the entire field, only Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu remained unscathed.

This gave Qian Daoliu his chance.

Just as Qian Daoliu calmly snatched the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record from Huo Yuhao's hand and prepared to strike at him again, Tang Chen moved.

Tang Chen released his own "Seventh Spirit Skill—Clear Sky True Body!"

Simultaneously, his Great Sumeru Hammer spirit skill smashed toward Qian Daoliu as he roared, "Qian Daoliu, how dare you!"

Qian Daoliu felt a sudden surge of crisis; he released his lock on Huo Yuhao to parry Tang Chen's lethal blow.

Qian Daoliu unleashed his ninth spirit skill—Angel Descent.

"Boom!"

The terrifying Angel Descent clashed head-on with Tang Chen's Great Sumeru Hammer.

Trapped in a confined space, neither of the two peerless experts dared to use their full strength for fear of damaging the immortal herbs here.

Thus, after a single simple collision, the two separated completely.

Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen hovered in the air, one to the left and one to the right.

Neither struck again, for the cultivation of a Limit Douluo was simply too terrifying; one careless move could result in the total destruction of this place.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao, the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb, and the other herbs recovered from Bo Saixi's control.

Seeing that the two Limit Douluos were about to engage in a massive battle within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb felt like she could die of despair.

The human form of the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb shouted at Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen, "Stop fighting!"

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, stared blankly at his empty right hand before shouting at Qian Daoliu in the sky, "Return my Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record!"

The only response he received was Qian Daoliu's contempt.

Facing Qian Daoliu's contempt, Huo Yuhao instinctively clenched his fists.

Qian Daoliu, I have marked this grudge! Huo Yuhao thought to himself.

He then stealthily crept toward the many immortal herbs, hoping to fish in troubled waters.

What awaited him, however, was Bo Saixi's deathly glare.

Just then, from high above in the sky, Tang Chen was the first to speak.

"Qian Daoliu, you must give me an explanation for today's events!"

"Otherwise, do not blame me for disregarding our past friendship!"

As he spoke, Tang Chen summoned his Clear Sky Hammer once more. It suddenly grew several times in size, and he brandished it, pointing it directly at Qian Daoliu.

Seeing this, Qian Daoliu laughed disdainfully. "Tang Chen, what friendship is left between us? Since you have already returned to the Clear Sky Sect, you must surely know of the grievances between the Clear Sky Sect and my Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago!"

"Today, I am merely collecting some interest!"

Hearing this, Tang Chen's expression darkened; he knew that things would likely not end peacefully today.

However, facing two Limit Douluos like Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, he was not confident he could retreat unscathed.

Thus, Tang Chen proposed to Qian Daoliu, "Qian Daoliu, there are many immortal herbs here!"

"If we strike rashly, we fear we might destroy this place!"

"How about we two brothers have a duel today?"

"The winner gains ownership of this place. What do you think?"

Tang Chen spoke with immense confidence. In his mind, Qian Daoliu was incredibly arrogant; by challenging him today, he knew Qian Daoliu would be forced by his own pride to accept the duel.

Especially with Bo Saixi present, Qian Daoliu would be even less likely to refuse.

Sure enough, no sooner had Tang Chen finished speaking than Qian Daoliu readily agreed to the proposal.

"Fine! Tang Chen, I accept!"

"But we must be clear on the terms!"

"If I win, this place belongs to me, and from this day forth, no one from your Clear Sky Sect shall set foot here!"

"If I am defeated, this place shall belong to you all, and from this day forth, no one from my Spirit Hall shall ever set foot here again!"