novellaaa Chapter 38 Revisiting the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 38 Revisiting the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Three days later.
Inside the Haotian Sect.
Tang Xiao, Tang Kun, Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and Tang Yu, who was specially allowed to travel together, traveled light and under the cover of night, leaving the Cloud Mist Mountains and heading towards the Sunset Forest.
With their speed fully unleashed, the five of them arrived at the entrance to that familiar valley deep within the Sunset Forest in just two days.
"This is it." Tang Kun stopped first and pointed to the hidden cave entrance.
Three years have passed, and the vines at the cave entrance have become even more lush, almost completely covering the entrance. It would be extremely difficult to find without prior knowledge.
"Let's go."
Tang Xiao took the lead, pushing aside the vines, and the five of them filed in.
After passing through the winding caves and standing once again on the edge of the valley, looking down at the spectacular scene of red and blue intertwined below, everyone was still awestruck even though it was the second time they had seen it.
The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire lies quietly in the center of the valley, where spring water churns and heat waves intertwine with cold mist, forming a mesmerizing halo.
The surrounding exotic flowers and plants are even more lush than they were three years ago, and the fragrance of herbs mixed with the unique scent of ice and fire permeates the entire valley.
"What a wonderful place, truly a wonderful place." Yang Wudi took a deep breath, his eyes filled with fascination.
"With such rich essence of heaven and earth, it's no wonder that such a divine herb can be nurtured."
"Xiaoyu," Tang Xiao said, looking at Tang Yu.
"According to the plan, you should first choose the herb that is suitable for you to take. Chief Yang will assist you and ensure your safety."
Tang Yu took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the immortal herbs surrounding the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
The fiery apricot blossoms are delicate and sparse, their leaves as red as fire, as if they were burning.
The eight-cornered ice grass is crystal clear and exudes a bone-chilling cold.
The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, with its golden dragon-shaped markings, stands proudly alone.
Narcissus has a jade-like texture, warm and smooth as jade, and radiant with brilliance.
……
Each one is a treasure created by the heavens and earth.
According to the original memories and Yang Wudi's research report, the Fiery Apricot and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass are top-grade for tempering the body, but taking them at the same time is extremely risky. The medicinal properties must be neutralized by the principle of the mutual restraint of ice and fire, otherwise the body will explode and die.
However, Tang Yu has the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King as his foundation, making his physical strength far exceed that of ordinary people, and he also has the Dragon Pill that is slowly repairing as his trump card.
Risks and opportunities coexist.
"Sect Master, Clan Chief Yang," Tang Yu pointed to the two immortal herbs with completely opposite attributes, "I want to try consuming the Blazing Apricot and the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass at the same time."
"What?" Yang Wudi's expression changed drastically.
"Xiaoyu, you mustn't! These two immortal herbs are extremely potent. Even if you find a way to consume them at the same time, you'll need a physique at least at the Soul Emperor level to withstand them."
"Although your physical body is strong, you are still only nine years old, and your soul power is also..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear—it was too risky.
Tang Xiao and Tang Kun also frowned.
Tang Kun looked at his grandson with concern: "Xiaoyu, the immortal herb is good, but life is more important."
"We can choose milder medicines, such as Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju or Shui Xian Yu Ji Gu, which can also strengthen your foundation."
Tang Yu shook his head, his eyes resolute: "Grandpa, Sect Master, Clan Chief Yang, I know the risks."
"But my situation is special. My soul power grows slowly, and conventional methods of strengthening the foundation have limited effect. Only extreme tempering with ice and fire may be able to break the shackles in my body and fully unleash the potential of my bloodline."
He paused, then continued, "Moreover, I am not entirely without confidence. My body has undergone special enhancements, far surpassing that of other Soul Masters of the same level."
"More importantly, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well itself is the best place for tempering. If you enter the spring after taking the medicine and use the power of the Ice and Fire Spring Water to guide the medicinal power, the success rate will be greatly increased."
"Enter the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire?" Dugu Bo gasped.
"Kid, do you know how terrifying that spring is?"
"The extreme heat can instantly incinerate metal, while the extreme cold can freeze the soul; even titled Douluo dare not easily touch it!"
Tang Yu looked at the spring with its distinct red and white colors, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, he could clearly sense that deep within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, two vast, ancient, and mutually exclusive yet opposing dragon auras were dormant.
That was the remaining will of the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King.
At the same time, the Dragon Core in the Dantian was slightly warm, resonating with the spring water below.
"I'm confident," Tang Yu repeated, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
Tang Xiao gave Tang Yu a deep look.
This grand-nephew has too many secrets, from awakening a mutated martial soul to obtaining an external soul bone, and then to understanding immortal herbs and soul tools... Each time it is unexpected.
Perhaps, this time, a miracle can be created as well.
"Clan Chief Yang," Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, "how exactly should we administer the Fiery Apricot Blossom and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass simultaneously? What safety precautions should be taken?"
Seeing that the sect leader intended to allow it, Yang Wudi could only suppress his dissuasion and quickly said, "According to research, it is necessary to wrap the herbs with soul power and pick the core leaves of both herbs at the same time."
"The fiery leaves at the top of the Fiery Apricot are delicate and sparse, while the icy stamens are in the center of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass."
"The herbs must be taken within three breaths after picking; otherwise, the medicinal properties will be lost, the effect will be greatly reduced, and they may even become highly toxic."
"When taking it, you need to circulate your soul power to protect your heart and major organs, and guide the two medicinal forces to converge and neutralize within your body."
"This process will be extremely painful, like being in a furnace and an ice cave. Your meridians, flesh and bones will be put to the extreme test. Once you can't hold on, the medicine will go out of control, and you will either explode or freeze."
"As for entering the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire..." Yang Wudi smiled bitterly, "There is no record of it in ancient books, so I cannot assess the risks."
Tang Xiao was silent for a moment, then looked at Tang Kun: "Second Uncle, what do you think?"
Tang Kun's expression shifted, but he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Let Xiaoyu choose for himself."
"This child... has never been a reckless person."
All eyes were once again focused on Tang Yu.
Without hesitation, Tang Yu walked towards the two immortal herbs.
"Chief Yang, please instruct me on how to harvest them."
Yang Wudi sighed, knowing he couldn't persuade him otherwise, so he could only explain in detail the techniques and precautions for using soul power during the harvesting.
Tang Yu listened intently, memorizing every detail.
He then walked to the edge of the Yin-Yang Well, sat down cross-legged, adjusted his breathing, and brought himself to his best state.
In his dantian, the dim dragon pill seemed to sense something, vibrating slightly and emitting a warm golden halo that flowed throughout his body.
The phantom of golden dragon wings behind them appeared and disappeared.
"Let's begin." Tang Yu opened his eyes, a golden glint flashing in them.
He stretched out his hands, his left hand reaching towards the top of the Fiery Apricot Tree, and his right hand reaching towards the center of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass.
Soul power slowly surged out, enveloping the fiery red heart-shaped leaf and the crystal-clear octagonal ice core.
"Pick it!"
With a soft shout, he exerted force with both hands simultaneously!
Om-!
Both immortal herbs trembled violently at the same time.
A violent heatwave and a biting cold current erupted from Tang Yu, forcing Tang Xiao and the others to use their soul power to resist.
Tang Yu moved extremely fast, and the instant he picked the two pieces of immortal herb essence, he stuffed them into his mouth and swallowed them directly!
"boom--!!!"
It felt like two bombs were exploding inside my body at the same time!
The left side of my body felt as if it had been thrown into volcanic lava. My blood boiled, my meridians burned, and my skin turned bright red instantly, emitting puffs of white smoke!
The right half of my body felt as if it had fallen into ancient ice, my blood congealed, my meridians froze, and my skin was covered with a thick layer of frost, with a chill emanating from it!
Extreme heat and extreme cold clashed and tore wildly within the body. Wherever they passed, the meridians broke and quickly reassembled, the bones groaned from the unbearable burden, and the internal organs felt as if they were being roasted on an iron plate and then thrown into an ice cave to be frozen!