"Huh? What is Xiaochen doing?"
"Aren't those two of the most poisonous herbs in existence?"
Yu Xiaogang, who was in the middle of refining an elixir, furrowed his brows upon seeing Yu Chen's actions.
As one of the most knowledgeable theorists in the soul master world, he possessed deep understanding of soul beasts, soul masters, and the rarest heavenly treasures. He could instantly recognize that the herbs Yu Chen was absorbing were none other than the Blazing Apricot Jiaoshu and the Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass—both top-tier, highly toxic immortal herbs!
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's exclamation, Liu Erlong and the others immediately shifted their attention toward Yu Chen.
Even Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo known for his deep knowledge of poisons, looked up in astonishment, his brows tightly knit.
The Blazing Apricot Jiaoshu and the Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass were two peerless toxic elixirs from the core regions of the Douluo Continent. They contained opposing attributes—one of extreme fire, the other of absolute ice. When forcibly merged, the user could achieve an unimaginable state: immunity to both water and fire!
However, for most cultivators, attempting to absorb them simultaneously would result in instant death—either from being frozen solid or burned from within by the raging internal energy. The fusion was lethal, almost certainly causing the body to explode from conflicting energies.
Yet this risk applied only to ordinary cultivators—not someone like Yu Chen!
ROAR!
Three spirit beasts appeared behind Yu Chen—manifestations of his three martial souls. At the same time, six pitch-black soul rings circled around his feet, each exuding a deep, murderous aura.
With the red and blue glow radiating from the two herbs, Yu Chen's body became enveloped in alternating waves of searing heat and bone-chilling cold. The conflicting forces surged within him like raging tides.
For anyone lacking supreme willpower or a reinforced physical body, this bombardment of energy would cause instant death!
But Yu Chen stood unmoving, his expression calm. He allowed the dual energies to temper his body with neither resistance nor pain.
Yu Chen possessed the legendary Three Lives Martial Spirit—three separate martial souls fused in perfect harmony. This rare constitution granted him a body far beyond that of any ordinary soul master.
Moreover, with the miraculous technique [Miracle Hands: Rebirth], Yu Chen could neutralize most poisons effortlessly. The toxicity of the two herbs couldn't penetrate his defenses.
Despite the violent wash of energies, they simply surged around him—unable to invade or destroy him!
WHOOSH!
This phenomenon continued for half an incense stick's time. As the red and blue lights repeatedly cleansed his meridians and flesh, Yu Chen's body grew exponentially stronger.
"Come forth!"
Just as the herbs reached their peak, a majestic dragon shadow appeared in Yu Chen's eyes. A jade-green dragon representing life force burst from within him, swallowing all the scattered red and blue energy into his body in one breath, fusing it seamlessly into his essence.
ROAR!
As both immortal herbs were absorbed, Yu Chen's aura exploded, rising to an entirely new level!
A crimson and azure dragon-shaped tattoo manifested on the back of Yu Chen's right hand—a symbol of complete absorption. He had reached the realm where fire and water could no longer harm him, and where no poison could ever touch him.
More importantly, the powerful toxins of the two herbs fused into Yu Chen's second martial soul—Suzaku. From this point forward, every flame that Suzaku released wasn't just scorching—it also carried deadly poison, creating a new terrifying fusion: Suzaku Fire Venom!
"Incredible… This means that even Suzaku's first and second soul skills have now been enhanced to terrifying levels."
Yu Chen sensed the transformation within Suzaku and let a faint smile rise on his lips.
The first soul skill, Fiery Blaze Engulfing the Prairie, already dealt continuous fire damage. Now, with the added toxic effect, it could inflict persistent poison damage as well!
BOOM!
Just as Yu Chen was internalizing his breakthrough, an intense red light erupted from his left.
Looking in its direction, he saw that the Acacia Heartbroken Red in Xiao Wu's hand had blossomed!
The scarlet glow of the flower illuminated Xiao Wu's face beautifully.
For this flower to bloom, the bearer must harbor the truest and deepest emotions.
As a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, Xiao Wu possessed unmatched purity of emotion. From the days of Notting College to now, her attachment and love for Yu Chen had only deepened.
Her deep and unwavering feelings allowed the Acacia Heartbroken Red to bloom in full glory.
"Once the Acacia Heartbroken Red acknowledges a master, it becomes eternally bound. Unless destroyed by the master's own hand, it can never wither or be stolen."
"Legends say it becomes spiritually sentient and can communicate directly with its master."
Yu Chen stared in awe, realizing that Xiao Wu's ability to awaken the flower was inseparable from her love for him.
"This immortal herb, once assimilated, can greatly boost soul power."
With that in mind, Yu Chen stepped forward and gently rubbed Xiao Wu's head. He then retrieved a different herb from his soul guidance device and handed it to her.
Although the Acacia Heartbroken Red could instantly boost her strength, its use as camouflage for her soul beast identity would be lost after absorption. Thus, Yu Chen gave her another powerful herb for cultivation instead.
"Thank you, Brother Chen."
Xiao Wu nodded obediently, tucked away the blooming flower, and began refining the elixir Yu Chen had given her.
"Hahaha! Brother Chen, this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest wasn't just fruitful for you alone!"
"After absorbing the herb, my soul power jumped by five ranks! I'm finally at level 30!"
"My spirit power surged by six ranks! I'm also at the threshold of level 30!"
As Xiao Wu went into meditation, voices rang out from the side—Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Oscar.
Elixirs of this caliber were imbued with the essence of heaven and earth. Their effects on soul masters were immense.
All three had gained a massive leap in power, each reaching the vital 30th level threshold!
"Thank you, Brother Chen!"
"Without your help, with our talents, it could have taken us years to reach level 30!"
Overwhelmed with gratitude, the trio sincerely thanked Yu Chen.
Though their natural aptitude was already impressive, they knew it would've taken much longer without Yu Chen's guidance and resources. Their admiration for him grew even deeper.
WHOOSH!
Amidst their conversation, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong also completed their refinement of the elixirs.
"Hahahaha! I'm no longer just a fatty with a flawed martial soul!"
"My Evil Fire Phoenix has undergone rebirth! I'm now a true Fire Phoenix!"
"Brother Chen, you're my idol from this day forth!"
"From now on, wherever you go—I follow!"
With pure excitement, Ma Hongjun released his martial soul. Under the effects of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, the impurities in his Evil Fire Phoenix were cleansed. His martial soul had evolved, and his flame surged like never before.
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