Returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; Second Simulation, Activate! (Double-length)

It's actually normal that Shrek's current struggles have yielded little result.

After all, they were a group of old guys who sat high on "altars," detached from worldly power struggles for too long. They were pedantic and closed-minded, always fantasizing that Shrek Academy was a holy land, a paradise on earth, and that all forces should pay tribute to it.

In reality, not everyone on this continent is a fanatical follower of Shrek; they are all intelligent people. This makes Shrek Academy's handling of this "public relations crisis" seem so foolish, even ridiculous.

These elders, when visiting various powerful forces, generally acted arrogantly. Logically, as the "party at fault," they should have lowered their stance and shown Shrek Academy's sincerity. However, the noble Sea God Pavilion Elder were unwilling to do so. Instead, they acted haughtily and domineeringly, which led to conflicts and friction with many other forces.

He was so angry that he glared and left in a rage.

Although Lu Cheng didn't know what Mu En was really up to, he still felt that in order to deal with potential dangers in the future, he should give the Body Sect a strong dose of medicine.

"Our sect lacks top-tier combat power," Lu Cheng said thoughtfully. "For example, Limit Douluo."

Upon hearing this, Du Busi blushed, his previously confident expression instantly turning somewhat awkward. "Well... Xiao Cheng, it's not that I'm not trying, it's just that the Limit Douluo level is too difficult to overcome. I'm afraid I'll never be able to condense a second Soul Core in my lifetime."

The surrounding elders also sighed helplessly.

"Sect Master, raise the question and solve the problem. Since I dare to speak so presumptuously about this matter, I must have a solution," Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"Oh?" Du Busi a little dejected. Although he didn't quite believe it, he chose to listen patiently after hearing Lu Cheng speak, out of trust in his precious disciple.

A few days ago, Du Busi announced that he had accepted Lu Cheng as his apprentice. This announcement was not about teaching, but rather a kind of identity "certification" and a deep connection of relationships.

That's why Lu Cheng was able to become a second-generation disciple of the Body Sect and the junior brother of Wei Ling'er and others.

"Master, do you know about the Immortal Herb?" Lu Cheng asked.

The sound was soft, yet it was like a bomb dropped into a peaceful courtyard.

This caused all the elders around to look up and focus their gazes on Lu Cheng. Even Lang Ya, who was chatting and joking with Wei Ling'er with his arms crossed, suddenly trembled and looked at Lu Cheng in astonishment.

The last time the Immortal Herb appeared was ten thousand years ago, when seven deities ascended to the upper Divine Realm together.

Unlike Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, who claimed to have cultivated a god, which was purely self-aggrandizement, the Immortal Herb is genuinely qualified to say so. It can improve aptitude and cultivation, an effect that can be described as heaven-defying. Countless peak experts have deduced this over the past ten thousand years. The Shrek Seven Devils were strong, but far from being strong enough to become gods. Consuming the Immortal Herb was the most important turning point for them to embark on the ladder to godhood.

This is enough to demonstrate the Immortal Herb's ability to defy fate and change one's destiny.

"My good disciple, my precious disciple... you've seen the Immortal Herb?!" Du Busi's voice trembled, somewhat excited.

"My Blood Pupils were able to Second Awakening, not because I reached the limit of my potential, but because I consumed Immortal Herb," Lu Cheng said with a light laugh.

With palm open, a crimson, delicate yet fiery lotus slowly coalesces and emerges, surrounded by flames.

"This is... the Immortal Herb?"

The other elders all stood up and gathered around, their eyes filled with a hint of amazement.

"Good."

Lu Cheng smiled.

Since they've chosen to join the Body Sect, resources will naturally be poured into it—all in! Go all in! And the fastest way to see results is through the Body Sect's strongest member, Du Busi.

As long as Du Busi Immortal Herb and completes his Martial Soul advancement, he will surely be able to easily break through the final threshold and reach the Limit Douluo realm, which is what he needs most right now.

He needs a quiet environment to help him get through this "weak" period. When he returns to his peak in the Simulation Device, it will be the time of the Shrek Academy's destruction.

And then there's the Holy Spirit Cult; they'll settle both old and new scores together.

Sunset Forest.

The group stood in mid-air, looking down at the vast forest shrouded in poisonous miasma. Behind Lu Cheng, a fiery wing slowly flapped, and he hovered in mid-air at the head of the group. He looked around and nodded secretly.

It seems that the group of Immortal Herb has heeded the advice. Compared to the poisonous miasma that once devoured most of the forest, its area has shrunk considerably. The Jade Phosphorus Seven-Absolute Flower can be considered immortal herbs, having existed for ten thousand years. It would be a real pity to destroy them.

Let's go.

Lu Cheng nodded slightly, took a light step, his wings fluttered, and he plunged headlong into the poisonous miasma below.

This scene startled Du Busi and the others, but then, the poisonous miasma around Lu Cheng seemed to come Life and swerved to the sides, clearly indicating that Jiaojiao within his body had taken effect.

Du Busi and the others exchanged glances and followed suit.

"Huh? Lu Cheng, Jiaojiao, you're back again?" Youyou asked with a hint of surprise.

"Yes, this is my family's... elder. Does Youyou have any suitable Immortal Herb for him?"

"Hmm... He's Super Douluo, right? Then it's impossible for him to sacrifice himself. As long as it's not a 100,000-year-old immortal Immortal Herb, you can take whatever you want." Youyou said with Youyou smile. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well has been around for 10,000 years, so there aren't many 100,000-year-old immortal Immortal Herb, but they can still reproduce and produce seeds and seedlings.

Therefore, there are quite a few Immortal Herb of the same type.

"But... I hope that guy in the sky won't be angry?" Youyou asked curiously.

"Who cares?" Jiaojiao transformed into a girl in red, playfully teasing Youyou's enormous petals. She sat directly on the latter's two green leaves and swung like a swing. Having experienced the Simulation Device, she knew Lu Cheng's ultimate goal: to ascend to the Divine Realm and kill that so-called God King.

These are the same guys who kept them here back then.

As for what Lu Cheng wants to do, she doesn't care. She will only go crazy with Lu Cheng, rush to the Divine Realm together, and even if they die, they will die together. Isn't that romantic?

The carefree Youyou was tickled by the teasing, laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight, and even the flower stem bent over.

"This is... the Immortal Herb?"

The elders, including Du Busi, were extremely cautious, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid... is more suitable for the Third Elder. Its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, and it has the effect of strengthening the body's foundation, nourishing vital energy, and expelling impurities from the body."

"The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral celestial herb, when consumed, circulates Qi throughout the limbs and unblocks the eight meridians, enabling one to cultivate an indestructible body, suitable for the teacher's Martial Soul body."

"..."

There were seven people in total on this trip. Apart from Du Busi, the other six senior elders were all present. Lu Cheng did not hesitate at all, as these were his biggest trump cards for the future, so each of them received a Immortal Herb.

As for the Immortal Herb belonging to Ning Tian, Wang Dong'er, and the others, he will bring them back as well.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well are now far more abundant than they were ten thousand years ago. The variety and quantity of Immortal Herb are so great that even Tang San is reluctant to let go and must hold onto them tightly.

Since that's the case, we must fleece Tang San as much as possible.

Lu Cheng squeezed Youyou.

They took away nearly thirty immortal Immortal Herb that did not have a set age.

The elders of the Body Sect were all eager to try. The moment they obtained the Immortal Herb, they began to consume and absorb them as Lu Cheng had instructed. Waves of Soul Power, some violent and some gentle, surged continuously inside the valley. The cocoon of light enveloped them, waiting for them to transform into butterflies.

"Completely drained (sad)..."

She said Youyou, her voice low and mournful.

"Over the past ten thousand years, you have plundered almost all the seed flowers that have been born from us great flowers. It will take at least another ten thousand years for the same number of seed flowers to be born again."

It's not that there aren't any other Immortal Herb.

However, it's important to know that there are differences among Immortal Herb.

Immortal Herb like this, Jiaojiao, Bajiao are all first-tier immortal herbs, and their amplification effect on the human body is nothing short of miraculous. The other Immortal Herb are far less precious and less effective than first-tier herbs. Therefore, they are just some spiritual plants that have been nourished by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to make up the numbers.

Now, after Lu Cheng's thorough search, he has practically taken all the top-grade immortal Immortal Herb that have been produced over the past ten thousand years.

"Hehe..."

Lu Cheng smiled without saying a word.

What's this? His ultimate goal is the two dragon bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. However, even if he digs them out, he can't swallow them for the time being, so he hasn't made a fuss about it.

Moreover, this area is Tang Jia San Shao's "back garden". After he completely broke up with Yan Shaozhe in this competition, Tang San of the Divine Realm probably wouldn't just stand by and watch, and would take action against him. Since that's the case, he'll take the initiative and plunder his back garden.

Not to mention, the second Simulation should also be put on the agenda.

Once Du Busi Immortal Herb, I will have the confidence to conduct Simulation at the Body Sect.

Before Lu Cheng could ponder, a series of whistling sounds followed one after another.

First, the Sixth Elder, whose cultivation was the lowest but who was still Level 95 Super Douluo, emerged from his cocoon, his body radiating a faint golden glow. He exclaimed excitedly, "Gold Rank! My Second Awakening has actually advanced me to the Gold Rank!"

His Soul Power cultivation also increased by about one level.

Subsequently, the other five elders also emerged from their cocoons one after another.

All Soul Power increased by one level.

Thus, there are three at Level 96, two at level 97, and one at Level 98. Not to mention that their physical awakening has advanced from the original Silver Rank to the current Gold Rank, and their combat power has soared to a terrifying level. Moreover, the Immortal Herb improves a person's overall aptitude, not just one level of Soul Power.

In other words, almost all six of them now have the potential to reach the summit of that continent.

The bottleneck, which had been almost solidified, has cracked again, seemingly within reach.

The six people were naturally even more pleased with Lu Cheng's attitude, as if everything the "Holy Son" said was right and they would follow his lead without question.

The final, Du Busi advancement to its ultimate level also triggered a strange phenomenon in the heavens and earth.

"Buzz..."

As the large swath of dark green clouds dissipated, the burly body of Du Busi slowly emerged. With a light step, he appeared in front of Lu Cheng, displaying the majesty of Limit Douluo. Even though he had only just advanced to the Limit, his combat power was in no way inferior to that of Long Xiaoyao, who had been at the Limit for a hundred years.

Because when he consumed the Immortal Herb, he also evolved his own Martial Soul.

Behind him, his black robe billowed in the wind. Du Busi, his face filled with fervor, exhaled a deep breath and patted Lu Cheng on the shoulder. "Child, from now on you will be the Sect Master of the Body Sect."

Lu Cheng: "..."

The six senior elders. "..."

As expected of the Du Busi, he's incredibly kind and generous, giving away an entire sect without hesitation.

But Lu Cheng smiled and shook his head, politely declining, "Teacher, let's talk about this after I advance to the next level. It's too early now."

"Alright." Du Busi felt a little regretful, clenched his fist, felt the surging Soul Power throughout his body like a vast ocean, and suddenly threw a punch forward.

The mountain collapsed, and the earth trembled.

It was like Earth Dragon surging.

"Pah, pah, pah! Have you all gone mad...?" Youyou swayed her body angrily, "Taking the Immortal Herb is one thing, but you also want to destroy this?"

"Hahahaha..." Du Busi's face was a little embarrassed, but his expression was still excited. "If I encounter Xuan Zi again now, I can crush him with a single finger."

Lu Cheng shook his head helplessly.

That's a bit too unambitious.

He should at least be comparable to veterans like Long Xiaoyao and Kong Deming, who possess unparalleled combat prowess. A mere Xuan Zi...

"Let's go back to the clan."

Lu Cheng said calmly.

He also left Youyou a Soul Guidance Communicator. If she encounters "danger," she can press the button. The Body Sect is quite close to Sunset Forest, and he will send someone to help.

As for the "danger" it refers to, it naturally refers only to the forces of that Sea God Tang San.

He took all the Immortal Herb; there's no guarantee those guys won't get furious.

Return to the sect.

The entire Shrek Team, except for Ma Xiaotao who had already obtained a Immortal Herb, each had one.

This includes Xiao Xiao and Ling Luochеn.

The former was deeply moved, and the little girl threw herself into Lu Cheng's arms, rubbing against him repeatedly, tears and snot streaming down her face, soaking Lu Cheng's clothes. However, he just smiled and rubbed her head.

The fact that she chose to follow him steadfastly despite Yan Shaozhe's threats and inducements makes this Immortal Herb worthwhile.

Ling Luochеn was clearly somewhat surprised, after all, this was one of only two things she might have that allowed her to possess the Ultimate Ice attribute. Lu Cheng gave away such a precious opportunity without hesitation.

Confused and shocked, she shyly kissed Lu Cheng after receiving it, then left to absorb it.

Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya, the two sisters, both accepted the offer with smiles.

Lu Cheng also promised to take Tang Ya to Heaven Dou City in "a few days" to pay respects to his parents.

As for Ning Tian, he looked completely dazed.

When a celestial Immortal Herb, symbolizing the path to the ascension of her ancestors to godhood, appeared, her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul was about to reappear. Ning Tian's excitement was no less than that of others, and perhaps even greater.

That concludes the discussion.

Body Sect.

In his own little courtyard.

Lu Cheng looked at the Simulation Device panel.

Having used up a piece of Gold of Life to fill the progress bar, he exhaled a deep breath.

Second Simulation, start!