Early the next morning, when the sky was barely light, Wang Dong packed his bags and prepared to set off.
Niu Tian and Tai Tan had also changed into casual clothes, looking no different from ordinary Soul Masters.
Their destination was Sunset Forest. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well lay hidden deep within it.
Sunset Forest was a considerable distance from the Clear Sky Sect. Even traveling at full speed, they would need several days to reach it.
"Dong'er, are you ready?" Niu Tian looked at Wang Dong, a hint of concern in his voice.
Wang Dong nodded. "I'm ready."
Tai Tan patted his shoulder. "Let's go. If there's anything you don't understand along the way, ask us anytime."
The three moved, turning into three streaks of light as they sped out of the Clear Sky Sect. The morning wind swept over the mountaintop with a howl.
Three days later, they successfully reached the outskirts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest.
Deep in Sunset Forest, poisonous miasma filled the air, carrying a pungent stench of decay.
The deeper they went, the thicker the miasma became, so dense it seemed impossible to disperse, like a dark green swamp devouring all life.
Standing at the edge of the miasma, Wang Dong looked at the poisonous fog before him, which not even sunlight could penetrate, and inwardly clicked his tongue.
Ten thousand years had allowed this miasma to develop to an utterly terrifying degree.
He estimated that even an ordinary Titled Douluo would not dare enter this area lightly. The toxins within the miasma were enough to corrode Soul Power and eat away at the meridians. The slightest carelessness could lead to death by poisoning.
In the original story, even Huo Yuhao, as powerful as a Five-Ring Soul King, had struggled to get inside.
He was secretly glad he had brought Da Ming and Er Ming along. These two were hundred-thousand-year soul beasts who had assumed human form, their strength unfathomable. This little bit of miasma was beneath their notice.
Niu Tian walked at the front. With a casual wave, an invisible barrier of Soul Power enveloped the three of them. When the miasma touched that barrier, it scattered as though it had encountered its natural predator.
Tai Tan followed behind, strolling leisurely as though he were walking through his own back garden.
"This miasma is rather interesting," Niu Tian remarked casually. "To think ten thousand years could nurture such potent toxins. Still, they're nothing to me and your Second Dad."
Tai Tan smiled as well. "Dong'er, stay close to us. Don't wander off."
Wang Dong nodded and followed behind them, passing through the miasma without obstruction. When the last patch of poisonous fog dispersed, the view suddenly opened up. Wang Dong stared at the scene before him, completely stunned.
It was a place like an immortal paradise in the mortal world. Two pools of spring water, one red and one blue, lay side by side. Steam rose from the red spring, which radiated scorching heat.
The blue spring gave off a biting chill, with wisps of white mist rising from it. Countless exotic flowers and unusual herbs grew between the two pools, brilliant with color and wreathed in spiritual energy.
A refreshing fragrance filled the air. One deep breath left the whole body feeling relaxed, and even his Soul Power faintly stirred.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. A legendary immortal treasure land, a place that nurtured countless natural treasures.
Niu Tian and Tai Tan also gazed at the sight before them, marveling inwardly. "A creation of nature that outshines the finest craftsmanship. This place truly lives up to its reputation."
Wang Dong wasted no time and began his sweep. He entered the herb garden, his gaze passing over one immortal herb after another.
These immortal herbs had been growing for untold years, and some had already developed rudimentary intelligence. Sensing the domineering aura emanating from Wang Dong, they drew in their leaves, not daring to display anything unusual.
They instinctively sensed that this youth was not someone to provoke, and the two men behind him were even more unfathomable.
Wang Dong ignored the trembling immortal herbs and walked straight toward a golden chrysanthemum. The entire flower was golden, its petals layered upon one another and giving off a faint glow. It was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
He had analyzed his own situation. His Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul gave him an extremely flexible fighting style, the Clear Sky Hammer gave him formidable offensive power, and the Golden Dragon King Bloodline gave him an absurdly powerful physique.
But if he had a weakness, it was that his stats still weren't high enough. Strength-he needed more strength.
The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum could strengthen the physique and increase strength. He crouched down and carefully picked the chrysanthemum, then walked toward another fiery-red flower.
It was the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, scarlet all over, its petals resembling burning flames and radiating scorching heat.
This immortal herb could refine bloodlines and increase the purity of a Martial Soul. For the Golden Dragon King Bloodline within him, it was simply the best possible tonic.
Without hesitation, Wang Dong sat cross-legged and began absorbing the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
Golden light enveloped him, and a gentle, warming power surged into every limb and bone, transforming his physique. His bones cracked, his muscles swelled and contracted, and his strength climbed at a rate visible to the naked eye.
The entire process went unbelievably smoothly, as though this immortal herb had been prepared for him from birth.
After absorbing the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Wang Dong did not pause. He immediately picked up the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and continued absorbing.
This time, he felt a scorching power surge into his body and rush into the depths of his bloodline. The Golden Dragon King Bloodline seemed to have been activated, churning and boiling within him as it let out soundless roars.
That power was refining his bloodline, making his Golden Dragon King Bloodline purer and stronger.
Wang Dong gritted his teeth, enduring the burning pain. He could feel his bloodline transforming and evolving.
The Golden Dragon King Bloodline granted him extraordinary adaptability, allowing him to absorb this immortal herb's power perfectly.
Star Dou Great Forest!
In a hidden cave, an enormous silver dragon lay quietly. Having sensed something unknown, she suddenly opened her eyes wide.
"This aura... is this... him?"
Sunset Forest!
After an unknown length of time, the scorching sensation finally began to fade. He slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.
The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower had been successfully absorbed!
He assessed the power within him. His Soul Power remained stuck at the rank-thirty bottleneck because he had yet to obtain his Third Soul Ring.
But he could feel that once he obtained his Third Soul Ring, his Soul Power would definitely soar. He might even break directly through rank forty.
As for strength... he clenched his fists, feeling that surging power, and a smile curved his lips. At least fifty thousand jin.
His strength had now surpassed fifty thousand jin.
Niu Tian and Tai Tan stood to the side, watching Wang Dong finish absorbing the two immortal herbs, shock written across both their faces.
They could sense that Wang Dong's aura had grown stronger by more than a single tier. This boy's talent was simply even more monstrous than his father Tang San's.
Wang Dong did not stop. He began selecting immortal herbs for Huo Yuhao. He walked over to a crystalline dewdrop. It was the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, which could enhance spiritual power and would greatly benefit Huo Yuhao's spiritual-type Martial Soul.
He also found a blade of grass that was ice-blue all over. It was the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, which contained the power of extreme cold and would be an enormous help to Huo Yuhao's ice-attribute Martial Soul.
He carefully put away these two immortal herbs, then swept up a batch of other immortal herbs. He left some of them there to retrieve later when needed.
There were also some hundred-thousand-year immortal herbs. In the future, these immortal herbs might be converted into Soul Rings or Soul Spirits for Huo Yuhao to use.
He would come back then.
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