"Fragrant Fragrant, Youyou, listen to me. Their targets are the Two Dragon Lords and some of the immortal herbs. If you don't agree…"
Qiluo Tulip shook his head. "Xiaoqiu, we understand."
In truth, even without Autumn Dew That Gazes Through trying to persuade them, he had already begun entertaining other thoughts.
After all, the Two Dragon Lords had already chosen to stand on Huo Yuhao and the others' side. They simply could not refuse. Moreover, he had also formed a speculation regarding the identities of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena.
The latter was definitely a deity of the dragon clan—the Silver Dragon King.
Only such an identity and bloodline could attract the Two Dragon Lords so closely.
As for Huo Yuhao, standing together with the Silver Dragon King while releasing pressure that drew out the Two Dragon Lords, what else could he possibly be if not a deity of the dragon clan?
Two living deities stood before them. They did not appear to harbor any intention of exterminating them. Autumn Dew That Gazes Through had even become one of their Spirit Souls. What kind of opportunity was this?
If they too could become Huo Yuhao's Spirit Souls like Xiaoqiu, then their future would undoubtedly be bright.
There was no need to think any further.
Today, they were switching sides.
"Uh…"
Seeing the expressions and looks on her companions' faces, Autumn Dew That Gazes Through immediately realized that they had misunderstood something.
"You've got it wrong," she said directly. "My Lord is not a deity of the dragon clan. However, he is indeed walking the path toward godhood. That is precisely why we have value to him."
Originally, she had intended to reveal Huo Yuhao's entire identity. But after thinking about it carefully, she realized there was no need.
After all, according to legend, his other martial soul should possess an ice attribute. If everyone learned his true identity, then Xiaohuo's enthusiasm would definitely decrease. She and her Lord fundamentally lacked compatibility.
She was already her Lord's person now. Naturally, she needed to stand on his side, stir up everyone's enthusiasm, and get them to join first.
Having not yet had time to learn the details of Huo Yuhao's situation, Autumn Dew That Gazes Through had already begun scheming against thin air.
Upon hearing this, the six immortal herbs all revealed expressions of confusion, as though asking whether she was joking.
If he was not a dragon clan deity, then how were Huo Yuhao's earlier methods and aura supposed to be explained?
Someone so outrageous—she might as well just call him a deity directly.
However, Blazing Apricot quickly grasped another point from Autumn Dew That Gazes Through's words.
Someone walking the path toward godhood.
Was Autumn Dew That Gazes Through hinting at something to them?
Just as she came to this realization, Octagonal Mystic Ice Grass had already rushed before Huo Yuhao.
"I am willing to become your Spirit Soul unconditionally. I am Octagonal Mystic Ice Grass. Although my attribute compatibility with you is not especially high, the Sea God Tang San once used my predecessor together with Xiaohuo's predecessor to complete the Ice and Fire Tempered Golden Body and strengthen himself. Moreover, I am a true savage beast. I can provide you with an orange spirit ring."
Xiaoqiu's meaning was already extremely obvious.
Huo Yuhao was not a god now, but he would become one in the future.
With the Silver Dragon King standing beside him, combined with his earlier displays, the credibility of this claim was not low at all.
The opportunity to become a god was right in front of them.
If not now, then when?
A flash of light appeared, and Blazing Apricot also stepped before Huo Yuhao.
"Octagonal, you're too cunning. This… my Lord, I can become your Spirit Soul as well. I am also a two-hundred-thousand-year savage beast."
Octagonal Mystic Ice Grass sneered.
"Xiaohuo, didn't you say you still had ten thousand years left to live and didn't want to become a Spirit Soul?"
Blazing Apricot gave a cold snort.
"The situation is different. That brat earlier only talked about the benefits for himself. He never mentioned what benefits signing a contract with him would bring me. Why should I have agreed?"
"Ahem. Please pay attention to propriety."
With a light cough, Qiluo Tulip—who had somehow also arrived before Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena—lowered his voice and said,
"I think you should choose me instead. Although they are savage beasts, their attributes are not compatible with this Lord. I, on the other hand, can absorb the essence of heaven and earth, along with the radiance of the sun and moon…"
"Fragrant Fragrant, your predecessor already helped Ning Rongrong become a god. Why are you competing with us?"
Before Qiluo Tulip could finish speaking, Blazing Apricot interrupted him.
Qiluo Tulip immediately became dissatisfied.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Is that situation the same? The Shrek Seven Devils twenty thousand years ago consumed the immortal herbs directly. That is completely different from the current Spirit Soul system. There is no difference between your situation and mine."
As the argument continued, Earth Dragon Golden Melon, Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, and Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb also stepped forward one after another, each introducing their own abilities.
"I am Earth Dragon Golden Melon. I possess the power of the Earth Dragon's Turn and carry an earth attribute. I can sense that the surrounding elemental forces, as well as His Majesty the Silver Dragon King, are extremely close to you. You have likely already mastered the ability to control the earth element. Fusing with me can greatly enhance your control over earth elemental power."
"I am Momo. I have cultivated for one hundred sixty thousand years. I am an Ink Jade Divine Bamboo…"
"I am Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb. You may call me Youyou. I can suppress all poisons…"
Seeing this scene, Gu Yuena gently tugged on Huo Yuhao's sleeve and smiled.
"Yuhao, it seems your charm isn't small."
Huo Yuhao himself was also somewhat caught between laughter and tears. He truly had not expected Autumn Dew That Gazes Through to directly bring up becoming a god.
But it had to be said—these immortal herbs seemed to love hearing that.
Helplessly shaking his head, Huo Yuhao stepped forward and raised a hand, signaling for the immortal herbs to quiet down.
"I still have things to handle here. If you wish to leave with me, then make your preparations for now. As for the matter of becoming Spirit Souls, we can discuss it later."
The immortal herbs exchanged glances before ultimately nodding one after another.
Because of their bloodlines, the two dragon souls would definitely leave alongside Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena.
And after learning the two's "identities," they could only leave with them as well.
Otherwise, they would simply become… dead herbs.
They still possessed that much discernment.
And that was also the most important reason why they had surrendered so quickly.
Afterward, Huo Yuhao informed them of the immortal herbs he needed. Some were intended for Xu Xiaoyan and the others, while others were effective for reconstructing a physical body.
He had not forgotten the matter of reconstructing Elder Electrolux's body.
Blazing Apricot said, "My Lord, since we are all leaving anyway, why not take all the rare flowers and exotic plants as well? Otherwise, there will be no one left to guard them here."
Huo Yuhao: "…"
Good heavens.
You truly have no attachment to the Tang Sect whatsoever.
You're even more ruthless than I am, an outsider.
"That is your freedom. Go ahead."
"Yes."
Watching the immortal herbs begin bustling about, Huo Yuhao's gaze shifted toward Tang Wulin.
Aside from him and Gu Yuena, everyone else who had entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well remained within his Spiritual Interference Domain. They could not perceive the truth and could only see the scenes he had constructed for them.
Therefore, aside from being frightened into cold sweats when the various pressures appeared, there were no other notable reactions. And he had used "the six immortal herbs suddenly becoming enraged" as an explanation for those pressures.
However…
"No reaction."
Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes.
Sure enough, if Wulin's safety and the Golden Dragon King's seal were not involved, he would remain completely dormant, wouldn't he?
It seemed that Wulin's safety and the Golden Dragon King's seal served as the alarm clock for Tang San's divine consciousness.
Oh, and also whenever Wulin went to bother him.
Gu Yuena also glanced toward Tang Wulin and sighed inwardly.
What a pity.
After witnessing Yuhao overlap the planes, she realized that if Tang San's divine consciousness had stirred, it would have been a perfect opportunity to eliminate him.
Within this space dominated by Yuhao, Tang San's divine consciousness would have been unable to establish contact with the Plane Lord.
Meanwhile, with only a little cooperation from Huo Yuhao, Bear Lord and Snow Empress outside could have rushed over immediately.
Not to mention the item Emperor Tian had given Tang Wulin through Bear Lord two years ago, which would allow him to arrive instantly.
At that point, Snow Empress, Emperor Tian, Bear Lord, combined with the two demigod-level dragon soul powerhouses, would have assembled the combat power of five Limit Douluos in an instant.
And this did not even include herself and Huo Yuhao.
A mere strand of divine consciousness separated from its original body, after ten thousand years of erosion—how much power could possibly remain?
Furthermore, intense combat would only accelerate its depletion.
Gu Yuena simply could not imagine how Tang San's strand of divine consciousness could possibly escape unscathed from such a lineup.
But despite all this commotion, he still had not emerged.
Clearly, there was no chance he would come out.
Tang San's Divine Consciousness: Taking advantage of Wulin not being here to rest for half a day. There's still another lecture tonight.
Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Yuena's expression and transmitted his voice.
"Don't be disappointed. This was expected."
In terms of danger, today's situation was nowhere near as dangerous as the incident two years ago.
Their circumstances were steadily improving. They possessed increasingly more methods to rely upon. They even had two demigod dragon souls assisting them.
Unless Tang San's divine consciousness had completely lost its mind, there was no way he would emerge now.
Gu Yuena nodded.
Turning her head toward the spatial passageway, she asked,
"Yuhao, I'm going to begin setting up the spacetime formation now. How much time do you need?"
"Seven days will be enough."
Huo Yuhao looked toward the two dragon souls.
"Is there any problem?"
"They no longer possess clear consciousness. As time passes, they will only grow weaker and weaker until one day they completely disappear from this world."
Gu Yuena's tone lowered as she gazed at the two dragon souls.
"By becoming your Spirit Souls, at least they will not vanish entirely. Perhaps, as your cultivation increases, they may recover some shallow consciousness."
Of course, she also understood that this was little more than wishful thinking.
After sighing softly, Gu Yuena looked curiously toward Huo Yuhao.
"But their attributes oppose each other. How do you intend to balance them?"
Even with her bloodline power, Huo Yuhao's elemental mastery still primarily centered around ice.
Under such circumstances, fusing with the Fire Dragon King might not strengthen him at all. Instead, the clash between Extreme Ice and Extreme Fire could negatively affect his cultivation.
Yet Huo Yuhao spoke eight words that surprised Gu Yuena.
"When extremes reverse, ice and fire share the same origin."
When something reaches its extreme, it reverses.
When yin reaches its limit, yang is born.
When yang reaches its limit, yin emerges.
When a particular attribute reaches its utmost extreme, it often undergoes a fundamental transformation at the critical point.
Just as blazing heat is born within absolute cold, and light emerges from the deepest darkness.
And if one could control the process of "extremes reversing," allowing Extreme Ice and Extreme Fire to transform into one another, then Ice and Fire of the Same Source would naturally become possible.
Accommodating the two dragon souls would naturally cease to be a problem as well.
A look of realization appeared on Gu Yuena's face.
"Yuhao, are you planning to use the concept of Ice and Fire of the Same Source to govern the seven elements?"
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly.
"I cannot walk your path, nor the Dragon God's path. Since I began with Extreme Ice, then naturally I must also end with it."
His teacher had been Electrolux, the man who completed the reversal of extremes and fully integrated light and darkness, transforming from the Child of Light into the Holy Necromancer, Calamity of Undead—Electrolux.
The one who once intended to pass a divine seat onto him had been the Emotion God, Rong Nianbing, who completed Ice and Fire of the Same Source and integrated all seven elements through ice and fire.
And his martial soul was the Ice Empress—Extreme Ice.
At times, even Huo Yuhao could not help but sigh emotionally.
Could such circumstances truly all be mere coincidence?
Those who imitate me survive.
Those who merely resemble me perish.
His path could not be completely identical to anyone else's.
But using the paths of others as references, his own road had already become exceptionally clear.
Using the principle of "extremes reversing" to complete the transformation between the extremes of ice and fire, ultimately achieving Ice and Fire of the Same Source, thereby governing all seven elements.
A path similar to Rong Nianbing's, yet fundamentally different.
And also the path most suited to him.
Because this was effectively his second attempt, with such a foundation already laid, he could afford to be somewhat more aggressive.
And the things hidden within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well just so happened to be capable of helping him push through the most critical step.
"You can delay setting up the spacetime formation for a little longer. Xiaoyan and the others are about to leave."
Huo Yuhao looked toward Xu Xiaoyan and the others, whose expressions were dejected after failing to obtain hundred-thousand-year immortal herbs.
Even if those herbs lacked advanced intelligence, expecting three-ring Spirit Elders to gain the recognition of hundred-thousand-year immortal herbs was still asking far too much.
In the original timeline, they had only come here after becoming Two-Word Battle Armor Masters possessing the strength of eight-ring Soul Douluos.
They were still far from that level now.
"I understand."
Gu Yuena nodded.
Then she looked toward the immortal herbs collecting the rare flowers and exotic plants nearby and smiled.
"Yuhao, let me eat an immortal herb first."
Yes.Taste one.
And conveniently recover a few levels of spirit power while at it.
"Alright. I'll stand guard for you."
Outside, Duoqing Douluo had waited anxiously for an entire hour before finally seeing figures emerge from the spatial passageway connected to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Immediately, he let out a sigh of relief and hurried over to Ye Xinglan and the others.
"How were your gains?"
Ye Xinglan, Le Zhengyu, and Xu Lizhi exchanged glances.
In the end, Ye Xinglan was the first to speak.
"Zhengyu and I barely managed to gain the recognition of ten-thousand-year spiritual items. Lizhi was a little worse off. He only obtained a thousand-year one."
Xu Lizhi scratched his head awkwardly.
He was a food-system soul master. Although he had learned the Tang Sect secret arts and possessed decent combat ability, he still lagged far behind Xinglan and the others.
Seeing that the three of them seemed somewhat dispirited, Duoqing Douluo smiled comfortingly.
"Your cultivation is still too low right now. It's fine. By the time you become Soul Emperors, the timing should be about right. You can return then."
Le Zhengyu looked toward Duoqing Douluo, wanting to say something yet hesitating.
Ultimately, he chose to tell the truth.
"The five people from the Spirit Transmission Tower also obtained ten-thousand-year spiritual items."
Duoqing Douluo's expression immediately froze.
Looking toward the smiling Snow Empress, Leng Yaozhu, Bear Lord, and the somewhat dejected five individuals on the opposite side, he sighed.
"They obtained those spiritual items through their own abilities. There's nothing to complain about. By the way, why haven't Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena come out yet?"
"..."
Seeing the three suddenly fall silent, a bad feeling immediately rose in Duoqing Douluo's heart.
"What's wrong? What did they do in there?"
"Huo Yuhao gained the recognition of Autumn Dew That Gazes Through and signed a contract with her. His spiritual power reached the Half-Step Spirit Domain Realm. His spirit ring configuration is five black rings and one red ring."
Ye Xinglan lowered her head.
"Gu Yuena obtained the hundred-thousand-year Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and is currently absorbing it. Huo Yuhao is standing guard for her."
If not for her, those two immortal herbs—the 190,000-year Autumn Dew That Gazes Through and the hundred-thousand-year Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone—would never have fallen into the hands of the Spirit Transmission Tower.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Duoqing Douluo's face gradually disappeared.
At first, he was shocked by the choices made by Autumn Dew That Gazes Through and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.
Then, an intense urge to strangle Cai Yue'er rose within his heart.
It was all because of you stirring up trouble that the Tang Sect ended up losing so many precious immortal herbs.
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