allendalepharm Chapter 226 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 226 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 226 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Dai Youheng and Nana's figures were like shooting stars tearing through the night sky, streaking across the heavens at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the Sunset Forest.
The wind whistled in his ears, but it couldn't drown out the ticking of time in his mind.
He had to get there before Huo Yuhao left, so he pushed his speed to the limit.
As the two reached the edge of Sunset Forest, a suffocating silence enveloped them. In stark contrast to the vibrant Starry Sky Forest, this place was shrouded in an atmosphere of death.
The towering ancient trees still stand tall, but they resemble giant tombstones. A faint, iridescent mist hangs in the air, creating a beauty that is both eerie and deadly.
The deeper they went, the more concentrated the toxins in the air became. Dai Youheng could feel a stinging sensation on his skin, as if countless tiny needles were trying to pierce his defenses.
Nana followed closely behind, her brows furrowed, clearly sensing the malice emanating from the forest.
"Young Master, the poison gas here is even more terrifying than described in the intelligence," Nana whispered, her voice exceptionally clear in the silent forest.
Dai Youheng did not answer immediately; his gaze swept across the surroundings like an eagle's. Skeletal remains were scattered across the ground, including the remains of small soul beasts and the skeletons of large ones, all an unnatural grayish-black, clearly corroded by potent poison.
For thousands of years, countless Emerald Scale Seven-Colored Flowers suddenly sprouted in this Sunset Forest, turning this once prosperous forest into a land of death.
"There's a reason why Huo Yuhao in the original story needed an all-terrain self-propelled artillery turret to penetrate so deeply," Dai Youheng thought to himself. Even a Title Douluo would probably find it difficult to endure for long here.
But Dai Youheng had already made a plan. Extreme attributes were the nemesis of this kind of poison, and he was prepared for this. He immediately used the Heavenly Demon Pill Martial Soul to condense two crystal clear pills, which were Snow Soul Ice Condensation Pills, and handed one of them to Nana.
The moment he swallowed the pill, an extremely cold force erupted from his dantian and quickly spread throughout his body. A nearly invisible film of frost condensed on Dai Youheng's skin, and the deadly poison gas was instantly frozen into tiny ice crystals as it approached this protective layer, which then fell down.
"Nana, stay close to me," Dai Youheng commanded briefly, his gaze fixed on the direction where the poison gas was most concentrated.
The Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers grow wildly by relying on the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes. In other words, the place with the most poisonous gas must be closest to that legendary treasure land.
The deeper they went, the thicker the multicolored poisonous miasma became, almost liquefied and flowing in the air. The putrid stench grew stronger, making them want to vomit. Nana had to unleash even more of her ultimate Ice Soul power to resist this terrible toxin.
"If these Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers grow two more leaves, they will evolve into Jade Scale Nine Absolute Flowers and become plant-type soul beasts," Dai Youheng explained as he moved forward. "For poison-type soul masters, they are priceless treasures."
Suddenly, the poisonous fog ahead churned violently, and an exceptionally enormous Azure Scale Nine-Tailed Flower came into view. It stood three meters tall, its nine leaves displaying an eerie seven-colored luster, and in the center of the flower seemed to be an eye watching the intruder.
"It's already gained momentum," Nana said warily, gathering cold soul power in her hand.
But Dai Youheng waved his hand, "No need to waste soul power. Ultimate Ice is its natural enemy."
Sure enough, after sensing the extreme icy aura emanating from the two, the Azure Scale Nine Absolute Flower slowly contracted, as if it had encountered its nemesis and dared not launch an attack easily.
Dai Youheng smiled slightly and walked side by side with Nana. Wherever they passed, the extreme ice soul power released by Nana froze large areas of the poisonous cloud. The seven-colored poisonous mist condensed into ice crystals in the extreme cold, falling like rain and shimmering like stars in the dim forest.
The road, paved with ice crystals, wound its way forward until, finally, behind a particularly dense wall of poison, the view opened up dramatically.
A few hundred meters ahead lay a vast basin, in the center of which were two intertwined yet distinct lakes: one fiery red, as scorching as magma, and the other icy blue, as frigid as the polar regions. The two colors of water formed a perfect yin-yang symbol, radiating a chilling energy.
This is the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, one of the three legendary treasure basins.
Countless exotic flowers and herbs grow within the basin, each radiating rich energy fluctuations and dazzling brilliance. The air is filled with various exotic fragrances, and with just a gentle inhalation, one can feel their soul power increase.
"Zhongling is the most beautiful place in the world, a place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathers." Dai Youheng praised softly, a burning light flashing in his eyes, "The plants here grow more than ten times faster than outside."
His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept across the entire basin, finally settling on a particularly conspicuous plant several hundred meters away. It was a large, pink flower, leafless, with a stem three feet long and an enormous bloom, its diameter easily a foot. Each petal was as transparent as crystal. The stamens were pale purple, like sparkling purple gems inlaid within.
The fragrant and exquisite herb is a celestial treasure, a nemesis of all poisons. It is precisely because of the existence of this celestial herb that the Azure Scale Poison Cloud cannot invade this sacred land.
Dai Youheng could sense the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from this immortal herb. After being nourished and accelerated by the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye for ten thousand years, it had probably reached the level of a hundred thousand years old and possessed its own intelligence.
The flowers and plants hadn't yet noticed them, and Dai Youheng didn't make any rash moves. His gaze was sharp as a knife, carefully searching every corner of the basin, looking for the expected figure.
Huo Yuhao hadn't arrived yet. A calculating smile curved Dai Youheng's lips. After all, Huo Yuhao's cultivation was far inferior to hers and Nana's, and it would take them much longer to arrive here and cross the poison barrier.
"We'll wait here," Dai Youheng whispered to Nana, choosing a secluded high ground that offered a panoramic view of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye while remaining discreet.
The two concealed their presence, blending into the environment like rocks. Dai Youheng's gaze remained fixed on the entrance, awaiting his prey. The magnificent scenery of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was merely background to him; his entire focus was on the impending confrontation.
The energy fluctuations in the air grew stronger, and the light emitted by various magical herbs, reflected in the red and blue lake water, intertwined to create a dreamlike picture.
Dai Youheng waited quietly. The secret of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and the upcoming Huo Yuhao, were all pawns in his scheme.
The two didn't wait long. About half a day later, one of them, relying on his soul tool and the ultimate ice, successfully passed through the poisonous miasma and entered the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
It was Huo Yuhao. It seems that Tang San's test for him has begun.
However, this time Qiu'er didn't help him; he came alone.
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