Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 49 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire

After reaching a consensus on trust, Lin Yao and Dugu Bo each began to make arrangements for their departure.

Lin Yao first returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and found his master, Chen Xin, where he saw the old man practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, holding an ancient longsword.

The sword's wind was sharp yet unassuming; each swing seemed to resonate with the heavens and earth.

After Chen Xin sheathed his sword, he stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Master, I need to go out with Senior Dugu Bo for a while. I will return as soon as the matter is settled."

Chen Xin paused slightly as she wiped the sword blade, looked up at Lin Yao with a scrutinizing gaze, and then slowly nodded: "Go, be careful out there. I know you have your own ideas, but don't rush things. With your talent, the future belongs to you."

"Um!"

Lin Yao nodded in agreement.

After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Lin Yao went to the academy's teaching committee office.

The three education committee members were sitting around the table discussing the college's competition arrangements when they saw Lin Yao enter, and they all stopped their discussion.

Lin Yao explained his intention to go out with Dugu Bo. Although Meng Shenji and the others were somewhat surprised, they knew that Lin Yao was exceptionally talented and that Dugu Bo would be accompanying him, so they agreed without worry.

He was repeatedly reminded that even with a Title Douluo watching over him, he still needed to be careful.

Afterwards, Lin Yao went to find his teammates.

Ning Rongrong was sitting cross-legged on a futon in the cultivation room, her body surrounded by faint fluctuations of soul power, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She was obviously cultivating with all her might to break through to the Great Soul Master level.

Lin Yao didn't disturb her rashly. He waited until she finished her practice before stepping forward and saying, "Rongrong, I'm going away for a while. You should cultivate diligently during this time. When I come back, I might bring you some surprises."

Ning Rongrong had just finished her cultivation, and her face still showed some fatigue. Hearing Lin Yao's words, her eyes lit up instantly: "Where are you going? Will you be back for a long time?"

Lin Yao smiled and ruffled her hair: "Go to a place where you can learn a lot. It won't be long. Just focus on breaking through to the Great Soul Master level."

Ye Lengleng, who was standing nearby, also came over and said softly, "Be careful out there. If you need anything, you can send a message back."

Lin Yao nodded in agreement, said goodbye to his teammates one by one, and then set off to find Xue Qinghe, who was disguised as Qian Renxue.

When I met Qian Renxue, she was standing on the palace terrace, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

As Lin Yao approached, he could clearly feel the complexity in Qian Renxue's gaze as she looked at him; her eyes seemed to hold both surprise and a hint of resentment.

Although the latter was well hidden, Lin Yao's keen senses still detected it.

Qian Renxue was filled with shock.

A seven-year-old Soul Master with profound Soul Power—such talent is impossible to discern from mere information gathered without firsthand witnessing it.

Even with her innate level 20 soul power, she couldn't help but feel apprehensive about such a terrifying talent.

With mixed feelings, Qian Renxue exchanged a few polite words with Lin Yao, then tentatively asked in a barely perceptible tone, her voice carrying a hint of tension: "Xiao Yao, I feel that your temperament has changed somewhat, as if you've become more sharp. Has your strength improved again?"

"That's right, Brother Qinghe, your feeling is very clear. I've managed a slight breakthrough by sheer luck."

Lin Yao nodded and smiled.

Despite the calmness in Lin Yao's words, Qian Renxue's heart was far from calm. She remained silent for a moment, her fingertips unconsciously stroking her sleeve.

Thinking about Lin Yao's terrifyingly rapid growth, she couldn't help but feel uneasy:

Once he truly matures, will I be able to control him?

But then he thought about it again. Lin Yao had always trusted him, and he also had the Angel God's inheritance as a safety net, which gave him more confidence.

"By the way, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

Qian Renxue calmed herself down and asked.

"By the way, Brother Qinghe, the reason I'm here is to tell you that I'll be going on a trip with Senior Dugu Bo soon, and we won't be able to meet for a while."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao also explained the purpose of his visit.

"Go with Senior Dugu? He's a Title Douluo, he'll definitely be able to teach you a lot. Go ahead, but be careful out there."

Hearing his words, Qian Renxue looked up at Lin Yao. The fact that he had to ask her permission before doing anything made her feel that he was being recognized. She immediately smiled.

At the same time, he silently recited it in his heart.

"I should also focus more on cultivation; I can't let you, my younger brother who is ten years younger than me, surpass me by a wide margin."

Then, Lin Yao noticed the atmosphere suddenly fall silent and realized this wouldn't do, so he started a conversation to try and build rapport.

During their conversation, Lin Yao, who was trying to improve their relationship, noticed that Qian Renxue had some insights into court affairs, so he took the initiative to bring up topics related to politics.

Drawing upon his extensive political experience from his previous life, he spoke with sharp wit and clear logic, captivating Qian Renxue.

The two chatted back and forth, finding themselves getting along exceptionally well, and the initially tense atmosphere relaxed considerably.

After a long talk, Lin Yao got up to take his leave.

As Qian Renxue watched his departing figure, a strange thought suddenly arose in her mind:

Will this little guy's strength increase dramatically again when we meet next time?

Although Lin Yao said he was going to learn from Dugu Bo, one using poison and the other using a sword, it seemed unlikely that he would make much progress. However, Lin Yao has always been unpredictable, and his strength always improves in unexpected ways.

If she hadn't realized that Lin Yao was someone she could use, and if she hadn't possessed a divine inheritance that could suppress him, she probably would have already taken action to nip this potential threat in the bud.

Such talent is truly terrifying.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath and secretly set a small goal in her heart:

She wanted to break through to the Soul Saint realm as soon as possible, and then decide whether to go back to receive the inheritance based on the situation. At this moment, she felt the pressure coming down like a mountain, leaving no room for the slightest slack.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Lin Yao was already ready and waiting for Dugu Bo at the agreed location.

Before long, Dugu Bo's figure came into view.

Without exchanging many pleasantries, Dugu Bo set off first, followed closely by Lin Yao, and sped off towards Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest is shrouded in thick fog year-round. Ancient trees reach for the sky, their branches intertwined, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate. The air is filled with damp moisture and a faint fragrance of grass and trees.

The two moved with incredible speed, their soul power surging beneath their feet as they darted through the forest, startling many birds perched on the branches.

In just two hours, they arrived at the central area of ​​Sunset Forest, where the trees were even thicker and the soul energy in the air was several times denser than in the outer areas.

Dugu Bo stopped and pointed to an area shrouded in miasma not far ahead: "My lair is just ahead. With the poison array I've laid out over the years, even a level 95 Super Douluo wouldn't be able to enter without paying a price."

Lin Yao looked in the direction Dugu Bo pointed and felt the power of the poison array that made his skin bristle. He nodded in agreement.

At the same time, under that poison array, Lin Yao's powerful mental energy faintly sensed two completely different forces intertwining, which he thought to himself.

The place where those two completely different forces converge is, without a doubt, the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

It was formed from the remains of two god-level soul beasts, the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King. Inside, there are not only precious immortal herbs that can transform ordinary soul masters, but also top-tier divine bones formed from their remaining power.

Thinking this, Lin Yao felt a little tempted, but he quickly suppressed it.

He is currently only a Soul Master, and top-tier Soul Bones are too far out of reach for him. Rather than aiming too high, he should focus on finding immortal herbs that are useful to himself and the people he cares about.

Subsequently, led by Dugu Bo, the two passed through layers of poisonous formations.

The poison array contains a wide variety of poisonous substances.

Some slithered through the grass with their tongues out, while others hung from branches dripping highly poisonous sap. The toxic fumes in the air were so thick they almost solidified.

However, Dugu Bo was very familiar with the poison array here, easily avoiding all dangers, and occasionally raising his hand to unleash a burst of soul power to dispel the poison blocking his way.

Lin Yao followed behind, carefully observing the layout of the poison array and secretly memorizing it, which could be considered as indirectly learning the art of using poison.

The moment you step into the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, even before you get close to the core area of ​​the spring, a strong force of ice and fire rushes towards you.

On one side, there was extreme heat, as if flames were burning in the air, and the rocks on the ground were heated red, with even faint cracking sounds audible.

On the other side was extreme cold, the chill was biting, and the ground was covered with a thin layer of ice, as if even the moisture in the air had condensed into ice crystals.

Two extreme forces converged in the middle, but instead of repelling each other, they formed a peculiar balance, giving birth to a vast expanse of exotic flowers and plants.

Lin Yao couldn't help but exclaim, "The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire truly lives up to its reputation as a renowned treasure land in the Douluo Continent."

The Star Sword within his body belongs to the three elements of wood, fire, and earth. Although it lacks the water element, water nourishes wood, so the power of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire did not repel him.

On the contrary, in this area that is harmful to ordinary soul masters and where even Dugu Bo cannot live for a long time, Lin Yao felt comfortable all over, as if he were in the most suitable warm bed for cultivation, under the protection of the Star Sword and the Star Body.

The pure soul power rising continuously in the air flowed into his body through his pores, nourishing his martial soul and physical body.

Seeing Lin Yao's relaxed expression, Dugu Bo asked in surprise, "Little Yao, is the name of this place called the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye?"

He has lived here for many years, relying on the power of this place to suppress the toxins in his body. He also owed a lot to this treasure land when he broke through to the Title Douluo level. However, he has never known the origin of this place.

They didn't even know the effects of these medicinal herbs, and could only use the rich soul energy here to cultivate some cultivation materials.

The name of this precious place was learned from Lin Yao, a seven-year-old child.

Lin Yao nodded and patiently explained, "That's right, Senior Dugu. According to an ancient book, a place that gathers pure extreme cold and extreme heat, and can nurture precious medicines without them repelling each other, is called the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, a true treasure trove."

The outer areas here have a relatively mild environment, but the closer you get to the center, the more extreme the environment becomes. Ordinary plants simply cannot survive here. Only highly effective medicinal herbs can grow in the central area.

Moreover, the abundant soul energy here can shorten the growth time of precious medicinal herbs by more than ten times. If used properly, it is enough to provide a force with a continuous supply of top-tier resources for cultivating future generations.

Given time, even a weak family can transform into a top-tier family on the continent; I am not exaggerating.

Dugu Bo was stunned, but felt a little uneasy.

He has guarded this treasure land for more than ten years, but he has not even tapped one ten-thousandth of its potential. It's like guarding a gold mountain but not knowing how to mine it.

Not only did he fail to completely eliminate the toxins in his body and escape his inhuman state with the help of this blessed land, but the Dugu family also failed to benefit from it.

The family has dwindled to almost nothing, and now only Dugu Yan remains as their sole heir.

Lin Yao noticed Dugu Bo's disappointment and comforted him, "Senior, with the power of this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, I am fully confident that I can help you sort out and suppress the deadly poison in your body for decades. If the effect is good, it may even be able to completely solve the problem in your body."

A glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes as he stared intently at Lin Yao.

Sensing the hopeful look in his eyes, Lin Yao continued, "However, I'm not helping for nothing. I'd like to select some precious medicinal herbs and immortal plants from this Yin-Yang Well as a reward."

These precious medicinal herbs, if used properly, can transform a low-level Soul Master. I won't forget Sister Yan Yan; I will definitely find herbal remedies to help her transform and resolve her internal problems.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's tense expression relaxed, and he patted Lin Yao's shoulder: "Even if you don't say anything, I will let you choose what you need in this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire."

Your honesty makes me feel embarrassed to be coy.

However, I must warn you that the medicinal herbs and immortal plants here are far too powerful. Even though I am a Title Douluo, I dare not try them casually.

"You are currently only a Soul Venerable. You must not lose your sense of awe and risk your life just because you have achieved some success and have some understanding of these precious medicines."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo saw that Lin Yao was listening attentively and couldn't help but tease him, "If something happens to you, little guy, it won't just be your problem."

Your teammates in the academy, your caring family, and your hot-tempered mentor must be heartbroken.

"When that time comes, your master will probably be the first to come after me. My old life can't withstand his sword's blows."

Lin Yao sensed the concern in Dugu Bo's words and nodded solemnly: "Senior, rest assured, I will act carefully and will not risk my life."

Afterwards, Dugu Bo did not linger. He set up several soul power imprints around him and said to Lin Yao, "I'll be right back. If there is any danger, just use your soul power to trigger the imprints, and I will come immediately."

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After saying that, he turned and left. He did not want to disturb Lin Yao's search for the immortal herb, and he also wanted to show that he had no intention of prying into Lin Yao's opportunities.

After Dugu Bo left, Lin Yao took a deep breath and focused his gaze on the spring area in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

He was just about to look for medicinal herbs that could help Dugu Bo suppress the toxins when his eyes were drawn to two of the most conspicuous herbs in the center of the spring.

In the center of the fire spring, a fiery red plant grows quietly, its leaves unfurling like flames, with a small red flower blooming at its tip. The surrounding air becomes hot because of its presence.

Lin Yao recognized it at a glance as a fire-attribute immortal item, the Blazing Apricot Blossom.

Without the slightest hesitation, he mobilized the power of the stars within his body, condensing it onto the Star Sword to form a faint halo.

According to the original text, jade is needed to pick the Fiery Apricot, in order to prevent being backfired by its violent power. However, his stellar power is pure and gentle, which is enough to replace jade.

Holding the Star Sword, Lin Yao cautiously approached the fire spring.

The water in the fire spring was churning and bubbling with intense heat; when you got close, you could feel a distinct burning sensation on your skin.

He steadied himself, and with a gentle swing of his longsword, precisely severed the fiery apricot tree from its root.

In an instant, a violent fire-attribute power emanated from the Fiery Apricot Blossom, but it was firmly enveloped by the star power on the Star Sword, and not a single drop spilled out.

The fiery apricot blossoms rested steadily on the blade, calm and serene.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yao turned his gaze to the ice spring.

A thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of the ice spring, and the chilling air caused the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.

In the center of the ice spring, a white herb stands tall and graceful, with a large, eight-pointed white flower blooming at its top.

The petals are crystal clear, and the stamen in the center shimmers like ice crystals, yet no fragrance emanates from it. This is the top-tier ice-type immortal herb, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass.

Lin Yao walked to the edge of the ice spring and once again gathered the power of stars to envelop the blade of the Star Sword.

He held his breath, flicked his wrist slightly, and with a swift motion, the longsword swept across, and the octagonal ice grass fell to the ground.

The moment the eight-cornered ice grass left the soil, an extreme chill suddenly erupted.

Even with the Star Sword blocking the way, a thin layer of white frost instantly condensed on the surrounding herbs, and a thin layer of ice formed on the ground.

Lin Yao knew that the ice-type power contained in this octagonal ice grass was extremely domineering, and it also contained deadly cold poison. If an ordinary soul master took it, he would not be able to withstand the test of the cold poison and would only face death.

However, if they can successfully overcome this, the power of a Soul Master of the same attribute will be completely transformed.

He couldn't help but think of Tang San in the original story. At that time, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had not yet awakened. Even if he took this Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, he could not fully exert its effects, which was a real pity.

Lin Yao did not touch the two immortal herbs with his hands, for fear of triggering a power outburst. At the same time, he controlled the Star Sword, making the two immortal herbs float above the blade.

Soon, a miraculous scene unfolded.

The intense heat of the Fiery Apricot and the coldness of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass resonated with each other, and the two extreme forces began to cancel each other out, causing the heat and cold that had permeated the surroundings to gradually dissipate.

Seeing this, Lin Yao no longer hesitated.

He circulated his inner soul power to protect his entire body, and then guided the two immortal herbs on the Star Sword slowly towards his mouth.

The herbal jelly melts in your mouth, leaving a sweet and refreshing taste with a subtle fragrance.

The next second, two beams of light, one red and one blue, burst forth from his body. The red light was as hot as flames, and the blue light was as cold as ice. The two beams of light intertwined and swirled around him.

Feeling the immense power surging within him, Lin Yao remained calm, leaped into the air, and landed steadily at the intersection of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells.

He immediately sat cross-legged and began practicing meditation, focusing all his efforts on guiding the flow of the medicine within his body.

The boost these two immortal herbs provided to Lin Yao far surpassed the boost they provided to Tang San in the original story.

His martial soul potential is stronger, his soul power is more abundant, and his physical body has become extremely powerful due to the Star Body.

The power of the stars and the power of the five elements within his body can perfectly match the power of the immortal herb, allowing the medicinal power to flow freely within his body, constantly nourishing and strengthening his power.

At the same time, the Star Sword and the Star Body are actively absorbing this pure power, further enhancing their own quality.

It can be said that Lin Yao's process of absorbing the power of the immortal herbs was much easier and smoother than Tang San's back then, as if he was simply enjoying a feast of cultivation.

As time went by, Lin Yao's soul power gradually became depleted.

He made a decisive move, channeling his soul power deep into the Yin-Yang Well beneath him to draw upon the pure power contained within the spring water.

Under his guidance, the fiery power of the fire spring and the cold power of the ice spring slowly converged, forming a red and blue sphere of soul power around him, which firmly enveloped him and continuously supplied him with power.

Several hours later, Dugu Bo arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with a food box, intending to deliver some food to Lin Yao.

He looked around but couldn't see Lin Yao, and a sense of worry arose in his heart.

Fearing that Lin Yao might have an accident while picking the immortal herbs, he was about to use his soul power to investigate when his gaze inadvertently swept over the spring and saw the red and blue soul power sphere floating in the air.

He carefully sensed it and discovered a familiar aura emanating from the sphere—it was Lin Yao's soul power.

Dugu Bo's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly relaxed. He shook his head helplessly and chuckled softly, "This little guy really knows how to stir things up. I thought something had happened to him, but it turns out he was just absorbing the power of the spring. He certainly knows how to find a place to cultivate."

He didn't go forward to disturb them, but placed the food box on a nearby stone and sat down to guard and wait.