Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Chapter 74 Where the Heart Leads

Ye Qi'an was quite surprised by the strange phenomenon displayed by the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. All the 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beasts had actually been refined. Despite such a huge commotion, he had not been able to sense even the slightest fluctuation in the power of the newcomer, which was enough to show how powerful the newcomer's cultivation was.

"With such cultivation, being able to refine the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye in an instant, even Nana would probably find it difficult to do that, right?" Ye Qi'an shook his head as he held the bead.

Just then, the bead in Ye Qi'an's hand suddenly shone brightly and rushed uncontrollably toward the Ice and Fire Dragon King's left leg bone. Everything happened in an instant. When he looked again, the bead had been completely devoured, and the Ice and Fire Dragon King's left leg bone shone brightly.

"Has the Ice and Fire Dragon King's dragon soul been revived?" Ye Qi'an's gaze was fixed on the dazzling left leg bone of the Ice and Fire Dragon King.

The recovery of the dragon souls of the two dragon kings exceeded his expectations. After all, the energy generated by refining the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well should not have been enough to fully restore the dragon souls of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, unless the bead contained some hidden agenda.

Ye Qi'an decided to stop worrying about it. As things were going well, his gaze turned to the twin lotus flowers. The two lotus flowers were closely intertwined, their petals pure white and radiating a soft glow.

The petals overlap in layers, arranged in an orderly fashion, with slightly curled edges. The stamens are a tender yellow and bright, with delicate filaments trembling slightly. In the center of the stamens stands a small lotus seedpod, exquisite and lovely.

"One lotus in pairs, two lotuses growing side by side, this is the twin lotus! The superior of the Acacia Heartbreak Red, its effects are far beyond what the Acacia Heartbreak Red can compare to."

Ye Qi'an reached out and gently touched the lotus petals. Just then, his palm was cut, and the pale golden blood was absorbed by one of the lotus flowers. The lotus flower that absorbed the blood shone with a dazzling gold, while the other lotus flower was completely unaffected, only trembling slightly.

Ye Qi'an stared blankly at the lotus flower that radiated dazzling golden light. A familiar figure appeared before his eyes: long hair like a silver waterfall, an exquisite face—who else could it be but Gu Yuena? Memories of Gu Yuena flooded his mind like a tide, and the memories unfolded like a series of magnificent paintings in his mind.

The memory abruptly ended at that moment. Gu Yuena's figure slowly disappeared. Ye Qi'an waved his hand in vain in the air. Gu Yuena's figure vanished like a dream bubble. Why did he yearn to hold her hand so much, not wanting her to disappear, hoping to keep her by his side forever? The sense of loss in his heart overwhelmed Ye Qi'an like a tide. The figure that was just moments ago so close had now disappeared without a trace. He slowly lowered his waving hand in the air, but the obsession in his heart became even stronger.

The twin lotus blossoms, radiating golden light, seemed to sense his emotions, their glow flickering slightly. Ye Qi'an's gaze returned to the lotuses, and he gently stroked their petals, removing his mask and whispering, "I think... I understand... I... love her..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the twin lotus blossoms gradually blurred and imprinted themselves on his profile. The golden lotus within the twin lotus blossoms shone even brighter. After a brief pause, Ye Qi'an put his mask back on, covering the lotus mark on his face.

Ye Qi'an slowly closed his eyes, raised his right hand, and the Heavenly Punishment Sword appeared in his hand. He said, "Xi Yao, come out."

A flash of light appeared, and Ye Xiyao, who had previously entered the Heavenly Punishment Space, reappeared before him.

"Brother, did you succeed?" Ye Xiyao asked Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an opened his eyes and nodded, saying, "The sixth seal has been broken, and we are now safe. We can leave after checking on things a bit more."

"Leave? What will happen to those 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beasts?" Ye Xiyao asked, somewhat puzzled.

Ye Qi'an said solemnly, "These 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beasts have all been refined. What you are seeing now is just an illusion."

Ye Xiyao walked up to one of the lifelike illusions of a 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beast, reached out and gently touched it, but only touched nothingness.

"Brother, this illusion is so realistic, who is behind it? And what is their purpose?" Ye Xiyao turned to Ye Qi'an and asked.

Ye Qi'an narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "As it stands, they are friends rather than enemies. In any case, I never intended to keep these traitors alive. Whether they die by my hand or by someone else, it is the end they deserve."

Ye Xiyao nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Should we leave here now?"

Ye Qi'an looked around and shook his head. "Let's not rush. Let's look around again and see if there's anything we can use."

Ye Xiyao nodded in agreement, "Okay, then let's search carefully."

"Xi Yao, stay close to me, activate your Dragon Eye!" Ye Qi'an said, and the third eye on his forehead slowly opened.

With the blessing of 60% of the power of the Life Core, the Dragon Eye of Spiritual Fortune can see through illusions and also sense some treasures.

After Ye Qi'an activated his Spiritual Dragon Eyes, the surrounding scenery seemed to become clearer. He carefully examined every place, not missing any corner that might hide treasures, with Ye Xiyao closely following behind him.

Under the sweeping gaze of the Spirit Dragon Eye, some subtle details that had previously gone unnoticed gradually came to light. Ye Qi'an discovered faint energy fluctuations around him, which originated from the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, and the Blazing Apricot Blossom...

Although they were merely illusions, the energy fluctuations were real. These fluctuations didn't originate from the plants themselves, but from the ground. Ye Qi'an immediately began digging, constantly scattering soil. Soon, pits appeared before their eyes. Quickly, Ye Qi'an and Ye Xiyao collected the Heart of Qiluo, Blazing Glue, Ice Extreme Divine Crystal, and Autumn Dew of the River of Oblivion...

"Xi Yao, this Qi Luo Heart can cure all poisons, and its scent can also mask one's own aura. Wearing it can also enhance one's mental strength. Instead of wearing it, I suggest you refine it directly."

Ye Qi'an picked up a cherry-sized purple bead and placed it in Ye Xiyao's hand. The bead looked a lot like amethyst, but inside the crystal-clear bead, one could faintly see a layer of light, like mist, pulsating slightly, which was quite strange.

Ye Xiyao looked at the Heart of Qiluo in her hand, a hint of hesitation in her eyes. "Brother, isn't there a risk in refining it directly?"

Ye Qi'an frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Almost none. The effects of the Heart of Qiluo are extremely powerful. If you can successfully refine it, it will greatly help improve your strength."

Ye Xiyao held the Heart of Qiluo and nodded. "Brother, I'll begin refining it now."

"Xi Yao, don't worry about refining it. I'll be here to protect you," Ye Qi'an said.

Ye Xiyao sat cross-legged, placed the Heart of Qiluo in her palm, slowly closed her eyes, and began to mobilize the soul power in her body, trying to establish a connection with the Heart of Qiluo.

As Ye Xiyao continuously poured her soul power into the Heart of Qiluo, the cloud-like light inside the bead began to flow slowly, emitting a mysterious aura. Ye Xiyao focused intently on sensing the changes in the Heart of Qiluo, carefully guiding its power to integrate into her own body.

Time passed second by second, and Ye Xiyao's breathing gradually became steady and powerful. Her mental strength was also constantly increasing, and the surrounding environment seemed to be clearly presented in her mind.

After confirming that Ye Xiyao's refining process was going smoothly, Ye Qi'an took out a leaf with a few drops of clear, dew-like liquid on it, tilted his head back slightly, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Ye Qi'an felt a sweet taste flow down his throat, followed by a refreshing and invigorating fragrance that filled every corner of his body. At the same time, he discovered that the few drops of dew-like liquid were easily absorbed after he drank them. As soon as they entered his stomach, they immediately merged with his body, and even his soul power could not isolate them. After merging, he did not experience any discomfort. On the contrary, he felt a refreshing sensation spreading throughout his body, which was very pleasant.

Ye Qi'an dared not be negligent. He immediately sat down cross-legged and quietly felt every subtle change in his body. Before long, the situation he was waiting for appeared. The cool sensation first spread throughout his body. Gradually, the cool sensation began to recede, slowly rising along his body's meridians from his limbs and bones towards his head.

Ye Qi'an concentrated his mental energy entirely on the cool airflow. The cool sensation quickly passed through his chest without impacting his heart. It continued to rise, and soon passed his cervical spine. When it finally rushed into his head, it suddenly exploded.

The sudden burst of coolness caused Ye Qi'an to experience a brief moment of confusion. He felt a coolness in his mind, an indescribable comfort. Then, this coolness, like a vast ocean, converged on the location of his third eye, the Spirit Dragon Eye, on his forehead.

The intense coolness had completely enveloped his third eye. Gradually, the coolness transformed into a burning sensation, bringing an unprecedented sense of comfort.

Ilex, who was residing in the Dragon Eye of Spiritual Fortune, instantly awoke with a look of surprise in his eyes. Ye Qi'an's immense spiritual power seemed to have been sublimated in an instant, bursting out with dazzling golden light, and the entire sea of ​​spirit underwent earth-shattering changes.

Electrolux's gray figure silently appeared in the Sea of ​​Spirit, a slight smile appearing on his aged face, "Spiritual transformation, the boundless Han Sea."

Ye Qi'an was unaware of what was happening within his spiritual sea. He had completely entered a special state, feeling his soul power merging with his spiritual power at an astonishing speed.

At this moment, golden light spread throughout Ye Qi'an's spiritual sea. His spiritual sea could now truly be called a sea, a boundless ocean. The color of the spiritual sea was a brilliant gold. With the slight undulation of the waves, Ye Qi'an could feel that his spiritual power seemed to have come to life. He was immersed in this wonderful state, and his body and mind were constantly changing.

Electrolux looked at Ye Qi'an's transformation with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. Ye Qi'an was undergoing an important metamorphosis that would have a profound impact on his future.

Time passed quietly, and Ye Qi'an's spiritual sea gradually stabilized. He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing a profound meaning, as if he could see through all things in the world. He could clearly feel that his strength had improved qualitatively, and both his soul power and spiritual power had reached a new level.

Electrolux's voice suddenly rang out, "Your mental power has undergone a qualitative change. You have also seen the state of your mental sea. From this moment on, your mental power has reached a state where it can self-circulate and be endlessly regenerated. It can be said that you have completed an extremely important step in your mental power cultivation. As for the potential mental collapse when you broke the sixth seal, it will no longer exist. You will no longer lose control when facing the remaining seals."

Ye Qi'an didn't respond to Electrolux's words, but instead muttered to himself, "It seems I understand much better now."

A hint of understanding flashed in Ye Qi'an's eyes. He stood there quietly, sensing the changes within himself, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

At this moment, Ye Xiyao's refining process has entered a critical stage. The light on her body is becoming stronger and stronger, and the aura around her is becoming more stable. Once Ye Xiyao successfully refines the Heart of Qiluo, Ye Qi'an will no longer have any worries.

Time passed second by second, and Ye Xiyao's aura gradually rose to a peak. Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from her body, illuminating the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, before gradually receding.

Standing to the side, Ye Qi'an could clearly sense that Ye Xiyao's spiritual power had increased by a level. Although she hadn't achieved a qualitative leap in her spiritual power like he had, it was not far off. Moreover, Ye Qi'an could also faintly smell the aura of the Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb on Ye Xiyao. Clearly, Ye Xiyao had been very successful in refining the Qiluo Heart.

Starry Sky Forest, Core Area—Lake of Life.

Gu Yuena sat quietly on the shore of the Lake of Life, her fair feet gently swaying in the water, creating ripples. A faint sadness lingered on her beautiful face, and her long silver hair cascaded down to the ground like a waterfall.

Her thoughts drifted far away, that figure constantly appearing in her mind. Ye Qi'an, the one who stirred her heart. She recalled every little thing they shared, those memories like brilliant stars, illuminating the corners of her heart.

"That idiot, I wonder how he is now." Gu Yuena murmured softly, a hint of worry in her eyes.

She stood up, her toes lightly touching the lake's surface. Her figure moved gracefully across the water like a silver streak. A gentle breeze blew, and her long hair danced in the wind. Gu Yuena gazed into the distance, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

She didn't know if Ye Qi'an had encountered any danger at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, nor did she know if he had successfully broken the seal. All she knew was that her heart was filled with worry and longing.

"My lord, the dragon grass you requested is ready." Di Tian's voice came, as he held a dragon grass that emitted a purple halo in his hand.

Gu Yuena turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on the dragon grass, but her eyes were still somewhat dazed.

"Put it down," Gu Yuena said softly.

Di Tian respectfully placed the Dragon Nature Grass aside and then quietly withdrew. He could sense his master's unease and understood that it must be related to Ye Qi'an's departure.

Gu Yuena gazed into the distance again. The breeze still gently caressed her long hair, and the lake rippled slightly, as if reflecting the turmoil in her heart. Gu Yuena sighed softly, slowly closed her eyes, and tried to calm herself down, but Ye Qi'an's image kept appearing in her mind and wouldn't go away.

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(End of this chapter)