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Chapter 240 Revisiting the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 240 Revisiting the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
What goes around comes around.
Ye Yulin received a breakthrough in development from Jing Hongchen, and her strength also broke through to Super Douluo thanks to the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma that Lin Nuo took out.
With the addition of her natal soul tool, the 4.0 version of the Level 10 Sun and Moon Divine Needle, which was forged from a complete set of spirit-forged alloy, Ye Yulin is now a true Level 10 Soul Master.
His strength surpasses even that of Kong Deming in the original work. The powerful 4.0 Sun and Moon Divine Needle grants him ultimate attack capabilities, with each shot unleashing a terrifying attack that surpasses even a level nine fixed-position soul-guided cannon.
The beta version of the Sun and Moon Needle was originally called the Sun Needle. It was not only troublesome to charge and consumed a lot of energy, but its power was also somewhat lacking.
It wasn't until the public beta launch, when it was updated to version 1.0, that it was called the Sun and Moon Divine Needle. The charging method added Sunlight and Moon Essence, and it could also store three attacks.
The 2.0 version of the Sun and Moon Divine Needle was forged from a thousand-times-forged metal and first appeared during the Soul Fighting Tournament in Season 1, where he used it to thoroughly beat Xuanzi.
The 3.0 version of the Sun and Moon Divine Needle is made of spirit-forged metal and has the qualifications to become a natal soul tool. Ye Yulin is also constantly developing in this direction.
Finally, there's the latest 4.0 version of the Sun and Moon Needle, made of spirit-forged alloy and using tri-metal fusion forging. It adds the power of stars to the original sun and moon, and in addition to the gold and silver rings, there's a third deep blue star ring.
This version can no longer be called the Sun and Moon Divine Needle. Just like the original Sun Divine Needle was renamed the Sun and Moon Divine Needle after updates and iterations, this version has been named Starfall by Ye Yulin.
As for why it's called that, it's because every time a starfall is launched, it looks very similar to a meteorite hitting your face.
Its power is simply unparalleled; otherwise, it couldn't possibly be stronger than a level nine fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell.
In terms of attack, Ye Yulin is undoubtedly the number one in the Sun Moon Empire, far surpassing Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming.
Of course, this is also partly because the latter two are simply too distracted.
Soul Masters are inherently versatile, each one more capable than the last. Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming also have to delve into mecha and battle armor respectively, so naturally they are not as specialized as Ye Yulin.
Ye Yulin, who doesn't have to be responsible for development or promotion, is the strongest among the three.
Compared to him, Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming have completely transformed from combat units into research units. Only the two of them are carrying the banner, allowing Ye Yulin to improve himself so easily and attentively.
Having received so many benefits, shouldn't he have to pay them back?
So no matter how filthy Ye Yulin's insults were, Jing Hongchen wasn't angry at all. Anyway, your precious granddaughter would soon be mine, so no matter how much you insulted me, I was just in a state of impotent rage.
Moreover, Jing Hongchen knew that he wasn't angry; he was just unhappy that she had her eye on his little cabbage.
In the end, Ye Yulin did compromise: "Let me make this clear first, I can accept Tian Tian's situation, but whether it will work out depends on her own willingness. If she's not willing, nothing I say will make a difference."
"Alright." Jing Hongchen remained outwardly calm, but secretly he was already slapping the table and laughing.
Unlike Lin Nuo, Xiao Hongchen was not recognized by many people in the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. As a rising star in the Soul Master world, he was the epitome of talent and strength, and his appearance and family background were also extremely outstanding.
Most importantly, it hasn't received much negative feedback yet.
He is dedicated to studying soul tools and forging techniques, and in the eyes of many people, he is a role model of ambition and hard work. He rarely appears in public and comes and goes in a hurry, which makes him even more mysterious. He is also known for his integrity and has no scandals.
Occasional bouts of adolescent angst are even interpreted as youthful exuberance and a display of unbridled talent.
How could Jing Hongchen, the dean, not know what kind of reputation his grandson had in the academy?
Before coming to find Ye Yulin, Jing Hongchen had secretly inquired and learned that Ye Tian, the granddaughter of Lao Ye who was studying at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, had long harbored feelings for Lao Xiao.
"Hehehe—you've fallen for my trap, Lao Ye! No matter how eloquently you speak, you'll still have to take my Mamba Elbow!" Jing Hongchen laughed wildly in his heart.
But outwardly, he still held Ye Yulin's hands tightly, saying with a serious expression, "Of course, leave the children's affairs to them. It's better for us old folks to mind our own business. The younger generation will have their own blessings. Interfering too much will only annoy people!"
Hmph, let's see what excuse you'll have left in the future!
Ye Yulin had a feeling that something was wrong, and although her eyes were somewhat suspicious, she still couldn't figure out what the problem was.
And so, Lao Xiao's legal wife was completely dealt with by Jing Hongchen.
Given his relationship with Ye Yulin, and considering Ye Yulin's strength and status, it was impossible for Ye Tian to become a concubine when the two families were to be related by marriage.
More importantly, when choosing a wife, one should choose a virtuous one. Although Ye Tian's talent and appearance may not be top-notch, she is exceptionally intelligent, gentle, and virtuous. She is also well-versed in the Ye family's upbringing, and Jing Hongchen trusts her completely.
Once the position of the empress was secured, things in the harem became much simpler.
Jing Hongchen quickly approved the appointment of his four subordinates' juniors, consolidating the relationship with the Hongchen family while also confirming Lao Xiao's first batch of concubines, making a total of five including Ye Tian as his principal wife.
Well, there can't be too many, after all, Laoxiao is just a nuclear-powered ox or horse, not a real ox or horse.
Even the best animals need rest, and if there's any more, Jing Hongchen is afraid of really draining her precious grandson dry. People only realize they are not in control of their own lives when they reach middle age. Jing Hongchen understands this principle well, which is why she didn't put Xiao Hongchen on too high a intensity at once.
Only after we figure out just how powerful the "many children, many blessings" attribute of the three-legged toad really is will the Laughing Red Dust Talent Scout Project truly begin!
I don't know why.
Lao Xiao, who was forging iron with Meng Hongchen, suddenly felt a soreness in his lower back, and a faint sense of weakness came from his arms holding the forging hammer.
It feels like my body has been hollowed out —
Tear—
The peaceful blue sky and white clouds were completely destroyed, and deep spatial cracks appeared in the sky without warning, like holes shattered on a mirror.
Only when the figure in blue emerged from the spatial rift and the rift closed again did the blemishes on the blue sky disappear.
"Ugh~ I wonder how Grandpa Jing is doing." This figure was naturally Lin Nuo. He traveled through space and soon arrived in the territory of Douluo Three Kingdoms.
He roughly determined his direction and concluded that he was probably within the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
Somewhat coincidentally, he happened to be near Tiandou City at that moment, only a step away from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"Since we're already here, let's go in and take a look." Lin Nuo didn't think much of it and immediately strode towards the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
It had been quite some time since he emptied the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes. He was a little curious whether something would grow out of them in such a short time after he had emptied them.
The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is ultimately the place where the Ice and Fire Dragon King fell. Even if another batch of medicinal herbs really takes root and sprouts, Lin Nuo wouldn't be surprised.
He only scraped off a layer of the ground; he didn't sweep away the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. There's no guarantee that there won't be roots and seeds of other immortal herbs or medicinal materials deeper beneath the soil.
In other places, this amount of time would definitely not be enough for the plants to take root and sprout, but that place is a place of both ice and fire, with a plant growth rate ten times faster. In just two or three years, ten times faster, that would be twenty or thirty years.
However, his visit to the Yin-Yang Well to see if any other medicinal herbs had grown was just a side trip; his main purpose was to check for any changes inside.
This place is not only Tang San's private plot, but also a crucial part of his Great Transmission of Ten Thousand Years, relating to his in-depth dog training of Huo Yuhao.
And since Tang San's divine sense is not here, and Lin Nuo wiped out the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells without Tang San's knowledge, will the plan still proceed as originally intended?
With these questions in mind, Lin Nuo ventured deep into the Sunset Forest.
With each step a flash, his ability to traverse the air made him seem to shrink the distance between places, allowing him to cover an extremely long distance with every step, leaving the mountains, rivers, and vegetation behind him.
After walking a few steps, he once again saw a large patch of Phosphorus Flower Poison Array outside the valley, resembling a vegetable garden.
However, these Phosphorus Flowers have clearly not recovered. When Lin Nuo came last time, he wiped out all the Phosphorus Poison Clouds they had accumulated over thousands of years in one go. They were severely damaged and are still listless to this day.
The area outside the valley is no longer within the radiation range of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, so these Phosphorous Green Flowers cannot enjoy the benefits of tenfold growth. And the Sunset Forest, already ravaged by them, has few soul beasts left to provide them with the nutrients needed for recovery.
It is said that a phoenix that has fallen to the ground is no better than a chicken.
Having lost the phosphorus cloud upon which they depend for survival, the toxicity they carry remains terrifying, but the threat level is much lower than before, making them no different from tigers that have lost their claws and teeth.
These Phosphorus Flowers seemed to sense Lin Nuo's presence, and each one immediately shrank back.
Let alone urging the few remaining Azure Phosphorous Mist to attack Linno, they wished they could retract the poison mist even faster, ideally taking it all back into their bodies.
Otherwise, the poisonous fog they painstakingly accumulated would be dazzlingly exposed by Lin Nuo again.
When have they ever suffered such injustice?
Although they are plants and don't have much intelligence or feelings of frustration, their behavior is just an instinctive fear of Linno, but Linno was genuinely amused by their reactions.
Ignoring the trembling, frightened Phosphorescent Flowers, Lin Nuo strolled leisurely through the flowerbeds, heading towards the valley.
Lin Nuo hadn't seen many good things before, which is why he coveted these Phosphorus Flowers. But now that he's seen many good things, he really doesn't have much appetite for these spicy snacks anymore.
It's fine to casually pluck a few to change things up, but if he really wants to grow by eating, it would be better to wait until he completely merges the two demi-planes, breaks through to the Title Douluo level, and then goes to the Earth Dragon Gate to eat the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow.
Looking at the Bilin flowers around him, each trying its best to curl up into a ball, Lin Nuo really wanted to eat some spicy strips. He casually broke off a petal of the Bilin Nine Absolute Flower, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed it.
It has a light, spicy flavor and a familiar taste.
Feeling the slight increase in soul power within his body, Lin Nuo chuckled and took a step forward, directly entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Two colors of light, red and white, came into view.
The Ice and Fire Springs at the bottom of the valley still intertwine as before, emitting a rich aura of ice and fire. Not to mention ordinary people, even weaker Soul Masters would be overwhelmed by this intense aura if they stayed here for too long.
The moment Lin Nuo entered the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, he had the answer in his heart.
He stared at the Ice-Fire Spring for a while before looking away and examining his surroundings.
As expected, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, which had been stripped bare by him, is now covered with large patches of green again, and the new vegetation is growing vigorously under the stimulation of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
How could plants be so easily destroyed?
Having read the Xuan Tian Bao Lu, Lin Nuo quickly identified the large patches of growing plants as the Dragon Fungus Leaves and Dragon Blood Vine, which were as numerous as weeds in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
These two plants are the fastest growing and were once the most abundant in the Yin-Yang of Ice and Fire.
However, they are only abundant in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Outside, they are extremely precious medicinal materials. Both of them need to be bathed in dragon blood at the place where the dragon fell in order to grow.
If two dragon kings hadn't perished here, how could they have multiplied so many?
After two or three years of growth, they have once again reached the standard for medicinal use, although their medicinal properties may be slightly weaker.
Linno continued his search, looking for other drugs.
In places untouched by the leaves of Ganoderma lucidum and the blood vine, snow silkworms, snow lotus, ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum, and Polygonum multiflorum grow—
They have sprouted again, most of them are just seedlings, but many are already ready for medicinal use.
Not only that, Lin Nuo also saw the reviving Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Blossom.
It wasn't that they left behind seeds, but rather that the environment of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was too suitable for their growth. At the spot where they originally took root, tiny seedlings sprouted once again, absorbing the enormous energy dissipated by the Ice and Fire Dragon King.
As for the other magical herbs, Lin Nuo hasn't found any that have sprouted again.
Only the Eight-Starred Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot have been revived thanks to their most suitable terrain and environment.
"The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire—truly a treasure trove of plants! No wonder Tang San, even after becoming a god, couldn't bear to leave this place. As long as the legacy of the Ice and Fire Dragon King isn't completely exhausted, this place is truly a treasure trove, just as it's described!" Lin Nuo couldn't help but exclaim.
It would be such a waste to destroy such a precious piece of land; we must find a way to preserve it.
Apart from that, Lin Nuo didn't find any other special traces.
Did Huo Yuhao not come?