Chapter 37 Ice and Fire Chains and Golden Body! The All-Round Team's Unbelievable Evolution
The instant the two immortal herbs left the soil, Ye Feng didn't hesitate for a moment. He stuffed them into his mouth, chewed them vigorously, and then, suppressing the intense urge that felt like his chest was about to explode, leaped into the air—
"Thump!"
He jumped directly into the confluence of the ice and fire Yin-Yang Wells!
"A madman! This kid is a madman!" Dugu Bo's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "Those two poisonous herbs would kill an ordinary person if they touched them, and he actually dared to eat them together? And he even jumped into the spring? This is no way to court death!"
However, underwater, Ye Feng is currently experiencing hellish torment.
Extreme cold and heat clashed fiercely within his body, his meridians breaking and rebuilding inch by inch. An ordinary person would have already exploded and died. But Ye Feng was different. His willpower had been tempered countless times in the professional arena of his previous life, his body had been tempered day and night by the Thousand Chance Umbrella, and the dark gold claw bone in his right palm protected his heart meridian.
"Thousand Chance Umbrella, absorb it!"
Ye Feng roared inwardly. His Thousand Manifestations Umbrella, his Martial Soul, appeared behind him, spinning wildly. It was like a bottomless pit, greedily devouring the surrounding violent ice and fire energy. The originally silver-gray umbrella surface gradually began to show mysterious red and blue patterns, and the umbrella ribs became as clear as crystal and as hard as refined steel.
I don't know how much time passed. "BOOM—!!!"
The spring burst open, and a figure soared into the sky, landing steadily on the shore.
Ye Feng was shirtless, his once fair skin now glowing with a luminous sheen, with faint red and blue halos flowing beneath. With a casual wave of his hand, the surrounding poisonous miasma automatically dissipated, as if encountering a king.
"Ice and Fire Golden Body, complete." Ye Feng clenched his fist, feeling the transformative power within his body. Although his soul power hadn't surged (most of his energy was used for body tempering), it stabilized at level thirty-seven. More importantly, he was now immune to all poisons and impervious to water and fire!
"You...you're not dead?!" Dugu Bo stared at Ye Feng as if he'd seen a ghost. "And...all the poison on your body is gone?"
"I told you, I'm a master of all trades." Ye Feng put on his spare black outfit, a "wholesaler" smile playing on his lips. "Alright, now it's time to collect my payment."
He turned around, looked at the garden full of exotic flowers and plants, and rubbed his hands together. "Old Poisoner, don't be stingy, I'll only take a tiny bit."
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An hour later, on the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
Mingyue and the members of the full-time team were waiting anxiously. "Why isn't Brother Feng back yet? Could that old monster have cooked and eaten him?" Ye Shaotian paced anxiously. "Should I rush in? Although I can't beat a Title Douluo, I can use my verbal skills to annoy him to death!"
"Shut up!" Leng Qianqian cursed, but her eyes were red as she stared intently at the direction of the poison array.
Just then, two figures emerged from the mist. The one in front was Ye Feng, looking radiant and even more handsome than before he went in, his skin so flawless it would make any girl envious. Behind him followed Dugu Bo, who looked as if he had just lost millions of gold soul coins, his face contorted with pain.
"Brother Feng!" "Ye Feng!" The crowd cheered and surrounded him.
"Everyone is still here, that's good." Ye Feng smiled and patted Leng Qianqian's head, who was rushing to the front (this time she didn't dodge), then looked at Dugu Yan, who had already woken up and was looking at him with a complicated expression.
"How are you feeling?" Ye Feng asked.
Dugu Yan blushed and lowered her head: "Much better... It seems the toxins in my body have been suppressed. Thank you..."
"No need to thank me, this is a deal." Ye Feng snapped his fingers. "Alright, everyone! Sit down cross-legged! Teacher Mingyue, please help me and Senior Poison Douluo protect me."
"What are you going to do?" Mingyue asked, puzzled.
"Dividing the spoils... oh no, distributing the benefits." Ye Feng, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out one after another radiant medicinal herb from his soul tool (which was also the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch he had swiped from Dugu Bo).
In an instant, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire area, and even a single whiff of it stirred one's soul power.
"These...these are..." Even Mingyue, a Soul Emperor with extraordinary knowledge, was so shocked that she covered her mouth, "They're all top-grade spiritual herbs?!"
Ye Feng didn't waste any words and started calling out names directly.
"Huyan Li, step forward!"
"Here!" Hu Yanli came running over excitedly.
Ye Feng took out a melon-shaped fruit that looked like it was cast in gold and had dragon scale patterns on its surface. "This is called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It possesses the ultimate earth attribute and the bloodline of a sub-dragon. Old Hu, although your Diamond Mammoth has strong defense, it lacks explosive power and solidity. Eat this, and your martial soul will have the potential to evolve into the legendary—Golden Mammoth!"
"My goodness! A melon that dragons eat?" Hu Yanli's eyes lit up. He took the golden melon and swallowed it whole, skin and all, in a few bites.
"Ye Shaotian, step forward!"
"Here it comes! Brother Feng, do I have one? It has to be handsome!" Ye Shaotian rubbed his hands excitedly.
Ye Feng handed him a lush green herb, resembling a coiled azure dragon, with a white flower blooming at its tip. "Narcissus Jade Skin and Bones. Its function is to nourish tendons and bones, and to unblock the seven meridians and eight extraordinary vessels. Shao Tian, your Ice Rain Sword follows a light and agile path, but your body is too fragile. This immortal herb can make your body as resilient as jade, and your sword energy more transparent. It's most suitable for someone like you who 'takes an unconventional path'."
"Jade Skin and Bones? That sounds like a beauty treatment, but I like it!" Ye Shaotian didn't stand on ceremony and took it directly.
"Leng Qianqian".
Leng Qianqian walked over arrogantly, her eyes expectant yet feigning indifference: "This young lady doesn't care... What is this?"
Ye Feng held a purple Ganoderma lucidum in his hand, with nine golden lines on it. "A ninth-grade purple Ganoderma lucidum. Although it can't be considered a top-grade immortal herb, it is a sacred product for strengthening the foundation and cultivating vitality. Qianqian, although your Shadow Cat Martial Soul is fast, it is limited by your innate physique and lacks stamina. Eating it can help you break through the shackles of your potential and allow you to reach the 'Shadowless' realm of speed."
"Hmph, at least you've got a heart." Leng Qianqian took the purple sesame seed and carefully took a bite. It was sweet, and the sweetness went straight to her heart.
"Shui Bing'er".
Shui Bing'er walked forward gracefully, her beautiful eyes like water.
Ye Feng took out an extremely beautiful tulip, its petals a golden color, while its stem was jade-colored, exuding a noble aura. "The Qiluo Tulip. Elegant and luxurious, it absorbs the essence of heaven and earth. Bing'er, although your Ice Phoenix is a top-tier martial soul, it has not yet reached its 'ultimate' state. This immortal herb can purify your bloodline, allowing you to truly evolve from the 'Ice Phoenix' into the King of Birds—the Ultimate Ice Phoenix!"
"Ultimate… Ice Phoenix…" Shui Bing'er held the flowers, her hands trembling. This was a gift that could change her entire life. She looked deeply at Ye Feng, "Thank you, Captain."
"Water Moon".
"It's my turn! It's my turn!" Shuiyue'er skipped over.
Ye Feng gave her an eight-petaled fairy orchid. "Its medicinal properties are mild, making it perfect for you. It can strengthen your foundation and improve your soul power cultivation speed. You're usually the laziest when you cultivate, but after taking this, I guarantee your cultivation will progress by leaps and bounds."
"Hehe, Brother Ye Feng still loves me the most!" Shui Yue'er took the opportunity to hug Ye Feng and gave Leng Qianqian a provocative look.
"Bai Xiaochun".
Bai Xiaochun walked over timidly. Ye Feng handed her a wisp of "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" that emitted a faint glow (although in the original work it was for the eyes, it's not bad here to set it up to enhance the mental power of a support character, or you could replace it with "Snow Silkworm Heart-Clearing Lotus"). "Your Begonia Martial Soul needs strong mental power to maintain the purification effect. This herb can greatly enhance your mental power, doubling your healing range."
Finally, Ye Feng walked up to Mingyue.
"Teacher, you have a share too."
Ye Feng took out a most special immortal herb. Its entire body was a brilliant gold, while its stamens were purple, exuding a domineering aura of royalty. "The Miraculous Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum." "A neutral immortal herb; consuming it allows one to circulate qi throughout the limbs and unblock the eight meridians, enabling the cultivation of an indestructible body. Teacher, your martial soul is the Bright Moon Fan, which follows a path combining powerful offense and control. This immortal herb can qualitatively change your attack power, and even help you… break through the bottleneck of the level 70 Soul Saint!"
"This..." Mingyue stared at the immortal herb before her, even she, usually so composed, was now unable to remain calm. Breaking through the bottleneck! This was an opportunity that countless Soul Masters dreamed of! "Ye Feng, this is far too precious..."
"Compared to how well our teachers protect us, this is nothing." Ye Feng shoved the flower into her hand. "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
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For the next few hours, the outer perimeter of Sunset Forest was enveloped in a dazzling array of soul power light.
Dugu Bo stood to the side, watching the group of young people collectively taking drugs to evolve, his lips twitching. "Spendthrifts... all spendthrifts! That's my life's savings..." However, when he saw that his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, had also taken a Core Fire Lotus (to suppress the cold poison) under Ye Feng's guidance, his expression softened slightly. "Hmph, this kid may be arrogant, but he does have some skill."
Boom—!!!
The first to complete the transformation was Huyanli. A deafening roar resounded. Huyanli's originally dark skin turned dark gold, his height increased to 2.5 meters, and the diamond mammoth phantom on his back was now clad in golden armor, its tusks becoming even thicker and sharper. Martial Soul Evolution—Golden Mammoth! His soul power jumped five levels, approaching level thirty-eight!
Next was Shui Bing'er. A resounding phoenix cry echoed through the sky, and the surrounding temperature plummeted. A stunningly beautiful ice-blue phoenix soared into the heavens, its tail feathers now adorned with golden patterns, radiating a chilling aura of extreme ice. Martial Soul Evolution—Water-Condensing Ice Phoenix -> Ultimate Ice Phoenix! Soul Power Breakthrough, reaching level thirty-six!
Sword energy surged around Ye Shaotian, transforming the Ice Rain Sword into a jade-like form, with wind and snow seemingly accompanying its blade. Leng Qianqian's figure became elusive, as if blending into the shadows, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow. Bai Xiaochun's White Begonia became crystal clear, its healing range expanding threefold.
The one who made the biggest commotion was Mingyue. "Break!" A clear whistle rang out. A terrifying pressure belonging to a Soul Saint swept across the entire area. Beneath Mingyue's feet, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black—her seventh Soul Ring, though not yet acquired, had completely shattered the bottleneck. She was now a Quasi-Soul Saint! Moreover, due to the effects of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, her Mingyue Fan seemed to have gained an extra layer of golden sharpness, its attack power skyrocketing.
"It's done…" Mingyue opened her eyes, feeling the surging power within her body. Her gaze towards Ye Feng was filled with gratitude and… a trace of indescribable emotion.
"Everyone has improved a lot." Ye Feng looked at the completely transformed full-time team and nodded in satisfaction.
"Brother Feng! I feel like I could kill a bull with one punch right now!" Hu Yanli excitedly waved his fist. "I feel so light, like I can fly!" Leng Qianqian leaped between the treetops.
"Alright, now that the upgrades are complete, we should leave." Ye Feng turned to look at Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.
"Old Poison Master, the deal is done. Your granddaughter's poison has been temporarily suppressed. I will give you a soul bone treatment plan later (to force the poison into the soul bone). As for you..." Ye Feng tossed him a prescription, "Take this, and you will be cured within six months."
Dugu Bo took the prescription, his expression complex. Looking at the terrifyingly promising team before him, an idea suddenly came to him.
"Young man, since you're going to participate in the Soul Master Competition… could my granddaughter join you?" Dugu Bo actually spoke up. "The Royal Fighting Team's sheltered environment isn't suitable for Yan Yan. With you, perhaps she can go further."
The moment these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. Shui Bing'er and Leng Qianqian's alarm bells went off instantly.
Dugu Yan blushed and glanced at Ye Feng, offering no objection but instead showing some anticipation.
Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"The door to a full-time esports team is always open, as long as she's willing."
"After all, we still need a powerful poison control mage, don't we?"
And so, the full-time team gained another powerful member. The already somewhat crowded luxury carriage was now completely transformed into a veritable "Beauty and the Beast" (referring to Hu Yanli and Ye Shaotian) special train.
"Let's go! Back to Heaven Dou City!" "Goal: Champion of the Continental Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academies!"
Under the setting sun, the shadows of the eight young people were stretched long. After being baptized by the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, this team named "Full-Time" had finally shed its immaturity and revealed its fangs, enough to shock the entire continent.