As he drew closer, Yan discovered a massive corpse lying at the bottom of the spring.
It was the remains of the Fire Dragon King.
The dazzling red light originated from a piece of dragon bone radiating scorching heat.
That dragon bone was only palm-sized, smooth and circular in shape, positioned right at the center of the corpse.
Flame-like patterns flowed across the surface of the bone, as if capable of unleashing destructive power at any moment.
Across the entire skeleton, this piece of dragon bone stood out as the most unique.
It contained a trace of the Fire Dragon King's soul that hadn't completely dissipated upon death, and even after countless years, it still retained an awe-inspiring heat and majesty.
Yan also noticed, not far from the fiery red glow, another light a contrasting blue hue, cold and clear, quietly emanating in the distance.
It was an ice-blue dragon bone of the same shape, its surface coated with delicate frost crystals, each pattern emanating an intense chill that could suffocate.
This was the Ice Dragon King Bone.
Standing at the edge where these two extreme forces met, Yan could feel the collision and impact of fire and ice's ultimate attributes, and a wave of unprecedented excitement and anticipation surged within him.
He knew that these two dragon bones were the key to the formation of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
As long as these two bones were removed, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would cease to exist.
Without the slightest hesitation, Yan carefully removed the two dragon bones and stored them in his soul tool.
Meanwhile—
Yue Guan had already released his martial soul and soul rings.
Opposite him, Dugu Bo, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong had all also released their martial souls and soul rings.
The atmosphere was extremely tense, with a battle on the verge of erupting.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly said:
"Elder Chrysanthemum, if I'm not mistaken, you and Yan didn't come here by coincidence. The extermination in Heaven Dou City was the doing of your Spirit Hall."
Dugu Bo looked puzzled upon hearing this.
"Master, what extermination?"
"I haven't had the chance to tell you yet—over two hundred soul masters of the Strength Clan were slaughtered overnight."
"What?! Then Tailong, he..."
Yu Xiaogang shook his head helplessly and sighed:
"I'm afraid Tailong has also met a tragic end."
Dugu Bo grew even angrier. He pointed at Yue Guan and shouted furiously:
"Chrysanthemum Guan, was this also one of Spirit Hall's fine deeds?! Why would you do such a thing?!"
Yue Guan sneered coldly.
"Do you have any evidence? Don't pin everything on Spirit Hall. Perhaps it was the work of their enemies."
Yue Guan knew that the longer he delayed, the better it would be for Yan.
Or, he could draw these four away from this place to prevent the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well from being damaged, which could accidentally harm Yan inside the spring.
Glancing around, Yue Guan suddenly moved.
"Chrysanthemum Guan, don't even think about leaving here unless you leave the immortal herbs behind!"
Dugu Bo roared and charged at Yue Guan.
"How reckless. You're courting death!"
Yue Guan didn't hesitate at all and rushed forward to meet him.
Already injured by Yan's blazing flames, Dugu Bo stood no chance against Yue Guan.
But his true intention wasn't to engage in battle immediately it was to buy time for Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong to complete their Spirit Fusion Ability.
Dugu Bo moved swiftly, launching poisonous attacks with his Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor poison at Yue Guan while nimbly dodging his counterattacks.
At that very moment, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong successfully completed their Spirit Fusion Ability.
Seventeen soul rings in total descended upon Luo Sanpao, who let out a powerful dragon roar toward the heavens.
Immediately after, its chubby body began to expand rapidly, growing at an astonishing speed.
Large patches of scales emerged from its body, with firm muscles bulging underneath.
In no time, it had grown to a length of twenty meters, with a pair of enormous dragon wings unfurling wide.
At this moment, Luo Sanpao had transformed into a golden dragon, hovering mid-air.
The golden dragon's eyes radiated an air of majesty, even making the powerful Yue Guan furrow his brows.
He had heard of this trio's Spirit Fusion Ability, but this was his first time witnessing it firsthand.
In this Spirit Fusion Ability, Flender contributed his flying ability and soul power, Liu Erlong provided the dragon body, and Yu Xiaogang offered Luo Sanpao as the vessel and his wisdom.
So, in truth, the golden dragon was controlled by Yu Xiaogang.
Of course, this wasn't a true holy dragon it was a pseudo-dragon.
Dugu Bo suddenly withdrew and moved to the side of the golden dragon, staring coldly at Yue Guan.
"Chrysanthemum Guan, are you still not handing over the immortal herbs?"
Yue Guan was just about to speak when he suddenly sensed a change in the surrounding aura, and his expression changed drastically.
"Hahahaha~"
Seeing Yue Guan laugh so proudly, Dugu Bo looked utterly baffled.
"You're at death's door, and you're still laughing?"
Just as Dugu Bo finished speaking, he witnessed a bizarre scene.
The previously distinct and extreme cold and heat from the two polar springs had actually merged into one.
After merging, the spring waters lost their original colors and looked no different from ordinary pond water, devoid of any special traits.
The heat and chill had also completely vanished.
"Wh-what's going on?"
"How could the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well become like this?"
"Chrysanthemum Guan, what exactly did you people do?!"
Dugu Bo was both enraged and anxious, on the verge of breakdown.
"Chrysanthemum Guan, I'm going to kill you!"
The massive Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor once again lunged at Yue Guan, with the golden dragon closely following.
Yue Guan showed no fear, meeting them head-on and engaging in a fierce battle with the two mighty beasts.
The Chrysanthemum blossomed during the fight, and its golden petals transformed into sharp blades, clashing violently with the airborne behemoths.
Several intense rounds of battle unfolded like a storm raging through the valley, but neither side gained a clear advantage.
While the fight remained evenly matched, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted from the depths of the spring at the bottom of the valley.
Immediately after, a blinding scarlet-gold light shot into the sky.
Yue Guan's eyes lit up at that moment, and a knowing smile curled at the corner of his lips.
He knew it was Yan.
Yan's timely emergence undoubtedly introduced a new variable into the battle.
Yue Guan no longer had to worry about damage to this place affecting Yan.
Seeing Yue Guan besieged by the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor and the golden dragon, Yan didn't hesitate. In a flash, he appeared in front of the golden dragon. With a sudden push of his left leg, dozens of blazing fire blades, condensed with extreme heat, shot out like arrows released from a bow, aiming straight for the dragon's vital points.
Faced with this sudden attack, Yu Xiaogang was startled but quickly commanded the golden dragon to soar upward, narrowly evading the strike.
At the same time, Yue Guan seized the moment.
While Dugu Bo was distracted, Yue Guan flicked his finger, sending a chrysanthemum petal blade flying at the serpent's massive body with blinding speed.
The petal blade traced a dazzling arc through the air and embedded itself precisely into the scales of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor.
Though it failed to cause a fatal wound, it still inflicted a wave of intense pain on Dugu Bo, forcing him to temporarily retreat.
Yan arrived at Yue Guan's side, and the two exchanged smiles.
"Yan, you really pulled it off, and at the perfect time."
"Mhm. I didn't expect Dugu Bo to bring all three of them. Are you alright?"
"I'm perfectly fine."
Yue Guan chuckled, then looked disdainfully at the golden dragon still opposing them.
"What bullshit Golden Iron Triangle. Nothing but an overrated name."