Martial Soul Evolution

When the three entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the first to stand frozen in place was Yang Sheng, chief of the Breaking Clan.

The moment Yang Sheng stepped into this natural herb garden, he spotted the Aromatic Silk Beauty, said to counter every poison in the world.

"That's... the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the legendary herb that counters every poison in the world!"

Even as Yang Sheng exclaimed in wonder, he looked over the other herbs.

As his gaze moved, he murmured, "Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone... and that's the king of all flowers, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red!"

Trembling with excitement, Yang Sheng walked forward and gently cradled the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Seeing this, Tang Chen said, "Chief Yang, we asked you here to identify these Immortal Herbs—how to harvest them, how to take them, and which members of the Clear Sky Squad they suit."

With that, Tang Chen went to the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and plucked it.

He told Tang Yue and Yang Sheng, "This is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral Immortal Herb. Eating it sends energy through the limbs and blood through the eight meridians, allowing one to forge an indestructible body. Father, Chief Yang, I'll take this one first."

He ate the heart of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, followed by its petals one by one.

Then he immediately sat cross-legged and began refining its medicinal power.

Yang Sheng went off to identify the other Immortal Herbs, while Tang Yue stayed to guard Tang Chen.

Three hours later, Tang Chen finished absorbing the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

Every meridian in his body was now open, and his cultivation speed had more than doubled. His Body Martial Soul had advanced further, reaching the Bronze Awakening stage of its Second Awakening, while his flesh had become indestructible.

His Soul Power had also broken through to level thirty.

When he opened his eyes and rose from the ground, a faint golden glow radiated from his body.

Seeing his father guarding him, Tang Chen said, "Father, I've finished absorbing it. Not only has my body become indestructible, but my Soul Power has also reached level thirty."

Seeing how accomplished his son had become, Tang Yue burst into hearty laughter.

By then, Yang Sheng had identified every Immortal Herb in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Tang Chen told him, "Chief Yang, I'm going to take the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot at the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well first, to make myself impervious to fire and ice and ward off all poisons. Then I'll use the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to strengthen my spiritual power."

Yang Sheng hurriedly stopped him. "Young Sect Master, these Immortal Herbs are wonderful, but take too many and their benefits turn to harm!"

Tang Chen waved a hand to show he understood.

Hearing that Immortal Herbs had side effects, Tang Yue hastened to advise him. "Chen'er, you're already a peerless genius. There's no need to damage your foundation for these things."

Tang Chen explained to him, "Father, I understand. But taking the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot together lets their ice and fire properties follow one another and merge. They won't interfere with taking other Immortal Herbs. The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew strengthens spiritual power, so it won't conflict with them either. It'll be fine."

After hearing Tang Chen's explanation, Tang Yue knew he could not dissuade him and let him proceed.

Yang Sheng was anxious too, but Tang Chen's reasoning made some sense. Since he could not dissuade him, he could only let him try.

Tang Chen went to the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Using a jade knife to cut the Infernal Delicate Apricot and a gold knife to cut the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, he put both into his mouth at once.

That brief cutting was enough to leave Tang Chen's hands frostbitten and burned.

Once he swallowed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot together, two extremes—one cold, one hot—erupted within him.

Tang Chen's body turned blue, then red. As his blood and energy surged, he began practicing his Meditation Method and leaped into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Only with the well's energy could Tang Chen successfully refine the two Immortal Herbs.

Seeing Tang Chen jump in, Tang Yue and Yang Sheng rushed over.

"Chen'er!" "Young Sect Master!"

Tang Yue was about to dive in after him, but Yang Sheng hurriedly held him back.

"Sect Master, the Young Sect Master must be confident, or he wouldn't have risked his life alone. His aura is still there."

At Yang Sheng's words, Tang Yue calmed down.

He carefully reached out with his spiritual power and found that Tang Chen's aura was still there and that he was in no serious danger.

Tang Yue breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Tang Chen drew on the well's power to refine the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot at a furious pace. His Body Martial Soul worked relentlessly within him.

The bronze glow surrounding his Body Martial Soul gradually turned silver-white.

Slowly, without anyone noticing, an entire day passed.

Tang Yue did not close his eyes for a moment that day. He kept his attention fixed on Tang Chen's aura beneath the water.

Then, at last, Tang Chen burst out of the water.

Seeing him safe and sound, Tang Yue finally breathed easier.

But Tang Yue immediately resumed his usual composure. He opened his mouth and finally said, "As long as you're all right. As long as you're all right."

Tang Chen was elated when he emerged.

Not only had he become impervious to fire and ice and resistant to all poisons, but the energy of the two Immortal Herbs, combined with the lingering medicinal power of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, had utterly transformed his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul.

His Clear Sky Hammer had now evolved to possess ultimate strength!

And although his Body Martial Soul had yet to gain a single soul ring, it had undergone its Second Awakening and advanced to Silver Awakening.

Tang Chen stepped ashore and stretched.

His joints crackled like rolling thunder, and a powerful aura surged from his body.

Only the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew is left, Tang Chen thought.

With that, he walked over to the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and swallowed its fruit in one bite.

A wave of coolness washed through him, followed by a vast increase in spiritual power.

In less than fifteen minutes, Tang Chen had adjusted to the surge.

Seeing Tang Chen's aura now, Tang Yue was thrilled.

He could not help praising him. "Chen'er truly is the greatest genius in a thousand years!"

Tang Chen felt no embarrassment at his father's praise. He accepted it gladly.

Once he had finished absorbing everything, Tang Chen said to Yang Sheng, "Chief Yang, I intend to select some of these Immortal Herbs for the members of the Clear Sky Squad. I'll also choose one each for the Clear Sky Sect's sect master and elders, and for the chiefs of the Four Single-Attribute Families, to raise their cultivation."

Hearing this, Yang Sheng was deeply moved. The Four Single-Attribute Families had long been subordinate to the Clear Sky Sect, but they did not bear the Tang name. Yet Tang Chen was willing to give such treasures to their chiefs and clansmen. How could they ever repay such kindness?

Yang Sheng dropped to one knee and cried out.

"The Young Sect Master is truly a god among men!"