Ice and Fire Tempered Body, the Third Seal
Ka! Ka! Ka!
Yuhao activated the power of the Ice Emperor Dragon Emperor Scorpion martial soul. The thick layer of ice that had condensed on his right leg instantly shattered, turning into countless fragments of frost that scattered in all directions. Taking advantage of this moment, he stepped forward and placed his left leg into the icy spring as well.
With his previous experience, Yuhao would naturally not allow his left leg to be frozen again so easily.
Although the strength he possessed at the moment was still far from being comparable to the terrifying Ice Yin Spring itself, it was more than enough to protect his body from being completely frozen solid.
In this manner, Yuhao steadily waded through the Ice Yin Spring and gradually arrived at the junction where the Ice Yin Spring met the Blazing Yang Spring.
The instant his palm touched the Yang Spring, an intense burning sensation surged through his nerves. If he had not promptly activated the power of Ultimate Ice to counteract it, his entire palm would have been burned to ashes within just a few breaths.
Even so, Yuhao could still clearly feel a searing pain in his palm, as if it were being roasted by raging flames.
However, his expression did not change in the slightest. Gritting his teeth, he slowly lowered his body and submerged half of himself into the Blazing Yang Spring.
The other half of his body remained within the Ice Yin Spring.
Yet, these two opposing extreme attributes did not neutralize one another within Yuhao's body. On the contrary, each of them erupted with their own extreme power, simultaneously eroding and destroying his flesh.
Even after fully releasing the Ice Emperor Dragon Emperor Scorpion martial soul, Yuhao was still under immense pressure at this moment.
After all, compared to the terrifying power of the Eyes of Ice and Fire, his own strength was still insignificant.
"Come out quickly! Otherwise, your body will be melted by the Yang Spring and frozen apart by the Yin Spring!"
The Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product growing by the shore immediately sensed Yuhao's current condition. Relying solely on the Ice Emperor Dragon Emperor Scorpion martial soul, he simply could not hold on for long.
However, Yuhao completely ignored the warning, as if he had not heard Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin's anxious voice at all.
Seeing this, Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product could not help but become nervous. When it noticed the terrifying power of the Yin and Yang Springs beginning to erode Yuhao's body, it shook its enormous petals and muttered to itself in despair:
"It's over… it's really over…"
At this very moment, a high-pitched and resounding dragon roar suddenly erupted from Yuhao's body.
Roar—!
Brilliant golden light shot straight into the sky. Yuhao, who had already been in a state of martial soul possession, suddenly began to grow dense golden dragon scales. Starting from his chest, they rapidly spread toward his shoulders and arms.
At the same time, his eyes underwent a startling transformation. One eye turned a deep green-gold color, while the other became a completely golden vertical pupil that radiated an ancient and tyrannical aura.
At this instant, Yuhao released two martial souls simultaneously.
The terrifying amplification brought by the coexistence of two top-tier martial souls caused his physical body to surge dramatically in strength, finally allowing him to forcibly withstand the destructive power of both the Yin Spring and the Yang Spring.
Witnessing this scene, not only was the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product completely stunned, but even the other Immortal Grass Spirit Beasts that had become acquainted with Yuhao turned their attention toward him in shock.
After sensing Yuhao's current state, they could not help but cry out in disbelief:
"How can this human release two martial souls at the same time?!"
"How is that even possible?!"
"What a terrifying martial soul… what a terrifying human!"
...
Yuhao paid no attention to the exclamations of the ignorant Immortal Grass Spirit Beasts. After releasing both the Golden Dragon King martial soul and the Ice Emperor Dragon Emperor Scorpion martial soul, although he still had to endure the intense pain of scorching heat and bone-freezing cold, his body was already capable of being tempered by the dual Ultimate powers of the Ice and Fire Eyes.
Without the slightest hesitation, Yuhao took out a portion of the Body-Building Ointment and directly threw it into the spring water.
This Body-Building Ointment was not meant to be consumed orally. Instead, it was dissolved in water, transforming into a Body-Building Spirit Liquid, which would then be absorbed into the body through the tempering effect of the Ice and Fire Springs.
Thus, Yuhao sat cross-legged within the Eyes of Ice and Fire, using the terrifying power of the Yin and Yang Springs to temper his body while simultaneously absorbing the medicinal effects of the Body-Building Ointment.
However, what Yuhao did not expect was that at the very moment he fully released the power of the Golden Dragon King, two mysterious and ancient forces deep beneath the lake containing the Eyes of Ice and Fire slowly began to awaken.
"The power of my lord… is calling me…"
Yuhao was completely unaware of this phenomenon. At this time, all of his concentration was focused inward, and he did not dare to allow himself even the slightest distraction.
After all, he was not only enduring the tempering of the Yin and Yang Springs, but also absorbing the overwhelmingly violent medicinal power of the Body-Building Ointment.
The process was incomparably painful, yet Yuhao could clearly feel his physical body strengthening little by little.
It was truly a state of pain and joy coexisting.
Gradually, Yuhao became fully immersed in this mysterious, harmonious, and perfectly balanced state.
Not far away, the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product, the Octagonal Black Ice Grass, and the other Immortal Grass Spirit Beasts witnessed this scene and instantly realized that Yuhao had entered a state of enlightenment.
"Youyou, what should we do now?"
"We protect him and ensure that he does not suffer the slightest disturbance."
Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin replied decisively.
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One day passed.
Two days passed.
Three full days passed.
Throughout these three days, Yuhao remained completely motionless within the Eyes of Ice and Fire, enduring the continuous tempering of the two Ultimate attributes.
At the same time, he completely absorbed all of the medicinal power contained within the two portions of Body-Building Ointment.
From the outside, Yuhao's body appeared no different from before. However, upon closer inspection, one would discover that his skin had become extraordinarily moist and smooth, brimming with vitality and possessing a jade-like luster.
After three days, Yuhao had already withdrawn both the Ice Emperor Dragon Emperor Scorpion martial soul and the Golden Dragon King martial soul.
Even so, the terrifying power of the Yin Spring and Yang Spring could no longer inflict any harm upon his body.
From this alone, one could imagine just how terrifying the improvement to Yuhao's physique had become.
Even the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product could not help but inwardly admire Yuhao's current physical body.
"This is perfect tempering. That kid has endured three days and three nights… he should be waking up by now."
As if responding to its words, Yuhao suddenly opened his eyes.
However, within his gaze, a pair of golden vertical pupils flickered with an overwhelming draconic might.
Roar—!
Immediately afterward, an earth-shaking dragon roar echoed through the valley. Dense layers of dragon scales surged out from beneath Yuhao's skin, and his right arm rapidly expanded several times in size, transforming into a massive dragon claw.
"What's going on?! Why has he suddenly entered martial soul possession again?!"
This abrupt change shocked the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product. It could not understand why Yuhao would once again release his martial soul when the Eyes of Ice and Fire could no longer harm his body in the slightest.
Naturally, Yuhao would never release the Golden Dragon King martial soul without reason.
The true reason was that he could no longer suppress the violently surging Qi and blood within his body.
Back when he was still in the Noumenon Sect, Yuhao had already faintly touched upon the third seal of the Golden Dragon King's power.
At that time, however, he did not wish to attract excessive attention, so he had chosen to forcibly suppress it.
Now, after three days and three nights of body tempering within the Eyes of Ice and Fire, coupled with the absorption of two portions of Body-Building Ointment, the power of his Qi and blood had once again exploded dramatically.
This left him with no room to continue suppressing it, forcing him to break through the third seal.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The third seal shattered completely. The boundless power of the Golden Dragon King surged forth like a raging flood, instantly beginning to rampage throughout Yuhao's body.
This brought him unimaginable pain.
Yet, Yuhao had already experienced such pain twice before and had gained sufficient experience. He began circulating the power of his soul and blood, resisting while simultaneously absorbing the Golden Dragon King's power little by little.
This process was also reflected in Yuhao's appearance.
Golden dragon scales rapidly spread across his left hand. One after another, sharp golden dragon claws carrying a violent and tyrannical aura burst out from beneath the scales. In just a few breaths, Yuhao's left hand transformed into a massive dragon claw, mirroring his right hand in both size and terrifying presence.