Could it be that this time, Bibi Dong's true target isn't Tang San... but me?
A strange feeling stirred in Ye Yu's heart.
If Bibi Dong's real objective was him, then the most likely reason had to be the secret behind the evolution of his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.
Considering that she had taken the fall for the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—a trap Ye Yu had set—and had even gone to Heaven Dou City to meet with Yu Xiaogang, it made sense.
She must've gone to explain that she wasn't the one responsible for exterminating the clan.
But judging from Yu Xiaogang's mistaken assumption and his cold response, he probably didn't believe her.
So now... was Bibi Dong trying to obtain the secret of the Blue Silver Grass's evolution in order to please Yu Xiaogang?
Ye Yu couldn't help twitching at the corner of his mouth.
Seriously?
So all of this... was still because of me?
Just then, masked Soul Masters in black cloaks launched their attack. Among them was a Spirit Douluo and two Spirit Saints—Zhao Wuji was unable to fend them off.
Ye Yu immediately summoned his Blue Silver Jade Tree Martial Soul, unleashing the Blue Silver Domain.
Within the concealment of his domain, two yellow, two purple, and one black Spirit Ring rose up beneath his feet, circling his body.
Since the enemy was only a single Spirit Douluo and two Spirit Saints, Ye Yu didn't even bother using Spirit Abilities. He simply used the domain to camouflage himself, releasing his Spirit Rings as a bluff.
Then, he commanded the Blue Silver Jade Tree to plunge its roots deep into the earth. They rapidly spread and sprouted upward, breaking through the ground and winding toward the incoming black-clad Soul Masters.
Initially, the Spirit Douluo and two Spirit Saints dismissed Ye Yu in contempt—after all, he appeared to be just a Spirit King.
But the moment they were bound by the Blue Silver Jade Tree, their expressions shifted drastically.
They were shocked to find that even with their Martial Souls activated, they couldn't break free of the vines.
The other black-clad Soul Masters fared even worse—completely tied up like dumplings, their Soul Power and life force being constantly drained away.
"What the hell is this thing?! Why is it so tough?!"
Even after using several of their Spirit Abilities, they couldn't escape the bindings. In desperation, the Spirit Douluo and two Spirit Saints had no choice but to activate their Martial Soul True Bodies.
Only in that state, unleashing their strongest Sixth and Eighth Spirit Abilities, did they finally manage to break free.
But before they could even catch their breath, new vines from the Blue Silver Jade Tree sprouted at the broken ends and coiled around them again.
Even using their True Bodies and most powerful Spirit Abilities, they still couldn't break free.
Everyone watching was utterly stunned.
Good heavens!
Just how far had Ye Yu evolved the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?
To be able to suppress even Spirit Saints and a Spirit Douluo as a mere Spirit King... was insane!
However, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing remained calm and proud.
After all, they knew the truth.
Ye Yu's actual cultivation had long since reached the Spirit Saint level, and in terms of Soul Power quality and Spirit Ring age, he was already comparable to a Titled Douluo.
A few Spirit Saints and a single Spirit Douluo? What of it?
"Useless trash!"
On a nearby hilltop, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan glared down, voice filled with anger and frustration.
He hadn't wanted to act personally this time—for the sake of both his and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei's reputation, as well as that of Spirit Hall, it would have been ideal for the Spirit Douluo and Saints under him to bring Ye Yu in.
But who would've guessed? Even the three of them combined couldn't take down a supposed Spirit King.
"Devil Bear, Ghost Leopard!"
"If Ning Fengzhi shows up with Sword Douluo, block them!"
Yue Guan turned and gave low orders to the two Douluo beside him.
"Understood. You can count on us," replied Devil Bear Douluo, a tall, brawny man in dark red armor, arms crossed over his chest, voice gruff and deep.
Standing next to him was a middle-aged man with long black hair and a shadowy expression—Ghost Leopard Douluo—dressed in ornate black armor.
With orders given, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan summoned his Chrysanthemum Throne Martial Soul.
Beneath him, nine Spirit Rings rose: two yellow, two purple, and five black, encircling his body in majestic power.
Beside him, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei wore a cold expression and also summoned his Ghost Martial Soul, with the same ring configuration: two yellow, two purple, five black.
"Fifth Spirit Ability: Frost Blossom Storm!"
Draped in a hooded black cloak, face masked, Yue Guan rose into the air, lifting his glowing chrysanthemum.
As the fifth Spirit Ring lit up, a storm of razor-sharp golden petals erupted from the Martial Soul.
They whirled into a golden tornado, roaring toward Ye Yu's location.
"Dodge!!"
Spotting the incoming Chrysanthemum Douluo from atop the hill—even though he was masked—Ye Yu instantly recognized him by his unique Martial Soul.
He shouted a warning and quickly darted to the side.
The swirling golden storm descended, slicing through the air.
The petals were so sharp that they immediately cut apart the Blue Silver Jade Tree vines wrapped around the black-cloaked Soul Masters.
"You three worthless fools—get lost!"
Descending through the air with Ghost Douluo, Yue Guan snapped coldly, altering his voice deliberately.
But Ye Yu, facing down the arrival of Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, remained unflustered.
Instead, a memory surfaced in his mind—
A rumor from his past life's internet: Chrysanthemum Douluo, despite being a native of Douluo Continent, could recognize Yearning Heartbroken Red at first glance. He even knew it was the supreme of all immortal herbs.
That meant his clan might possess ancient knowledge of immortal herbs...
Maybe even... an Immortal Herb Compendium?
Ye Yu only recognized the immortal herbs described in Douluo Dalu I, and a few others—like Black Jade Divine Bamboo—that were well-known online due to their names.
But beyond those, there were many immortal herbs he simply couldn't identify.
If he could get his hands on that compendium from Chrysanthemum Douluo...
He might be able to fully utilize all the immortal herbs and precious medicinal plants growing near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!