Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Chapter 249 Taking the Dew of Longing

Du Bu Si burst into several more hearty laughs, the sound echoing through the woods, his excitement practically overflowing from his eyebrows and eyes.

"Junior Vina thanks Senior Narcissus Jade Bone for your kindness. Vina will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to your trust. When the time is right, we will immediately form an alliance!" Vina bowed gracefully, but her eyes could not hide her joy.

With the contract settled, Du Bu Si and his party did not linger any longer and immediately took their leave, preparing to return to the Heavenly Soul Palace to report back.

After Zi Ji returned with the person, Di Tian immediately issued the next order.

"After a short rest, we'll head to Shrek Sea God Pavilion to see Moon. But before that..." Di Tian's gaze swept over the patch of immortal herbs before him, "Let's gather some 'raw materials' first."

"It's perfect for refining elixirs to strengthen your foundation," Bi Ji replied gently, a smooth, jade-like medicine box now in her hand.

"With the Soul Master Competition just around the corner, the more levels the children can raise in their cultivation, the better their chances of winning will be." Zi Ji tossed her dark purple hair.

Huo Yutong nodded quietly to the side.

However, when these words reached the ears of the immortal herbs, they were not a death warrant.

"Lord Huo Yutong! Do you still need soul spirits?! This humble servant is willing to serve you faithfully!"

The eight-cornered ice grass suddenly grew taller and bowed deeply to Huo Yutong at a ninety-degree angle, its leaves trembling like fallen leaves in a gale.

"Hmph, you want to compete with me for the throne?" The Snow Emperor snorted coldly, and a chilling aura instantly spread out.

"There's no place for Yu Tong's second martial soul," Di Tian declared decisively.

The Snow Empress alone could occupy four spirit ring slots. If Aunt Bing decides to inherit the Ice Dragon King's divine position, there might not even be enough spirit ring slots left for the Spirit Eye Martial Soul. So where would this Ice Grass find a place to stand?

"I..." The Eight-Cornered Ice Grass was on the verge of tears.

"Your Excellency Snow Emperor, the matter of your transformation into a spirit requires careful consideration. I have never attempted to guide a soul beast of your cultivation level before, especially since this matter is closely related to the Ice God's divine trial," Ilex said quietly. "In my opinion, it would be safer to wait until Yu Tong breaks through to the Soul Saint realm before establishing a contract."

Moreover, Little Baku, the patriarch of the Dream Eater clan, is still waiting in the Star Dou Great Forest.

"It's alright, I will stay here to cultivate in seclusion and continue to comprehend the secrets of the Ice God Pearl." The Snow Emperor said calmly, then looked at Emperor Tian, ​​"I will take over this Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire."

"Thank you for your trouble." Di Tian nodded.

What followed was an endless nightmare for the immortal herbs.

With Brigitte's deft movements, leaves and roots of the immortal herbs were precisely cut off and used as ingredients for alchemy.

If it weren't for the terrifying pressure emanating from the two ferocious beast gods, Di Tian and Zi Ji, the immortal herb grove would probably have been filled with wailing and lamentation.

"Yu Tong, this 'Looking-Through-Autumn-Water-Dew' herb hasn't yet awakened its intelligence, so you can consume it directly." Bi Ji held a pure white herb in her hand, dewdrops rolling and shimmering. "It can greatly enhance spiritual power."

"Thank you, Sister Biji." Huo Yutong accepted the fairy herb and thanked her politely.

Finding a quiet place, Huo Yutong sat down cross-legged, picked up a piece of immortal herb with her slender fingers and put it into her mouth.

In an instant, a cool sensation rushed to her mind, and she slowly closed her eyes to begin absorbing the immense medicinal power.

At first, there was no violent reaction, only an extremely cool sensation that spread from the throat all the way to the dantian, and then flowed up the spine like a sweet spring, rushing straight to the top of the head.

"Buzz—"

The world fell silent for a moment.

Huo Yutong's Spirit Eye Martial Soul activated on its own. In the depths of her glass-like eyes, layers of golden runes lit up, like ancient totems reviving in the depths of her pupils.

The originally invisible spiritual energy now felt viscous, real, and even heavy to her.

She seemed to hear the sound of her own blood flowing, the faint, crisp sound of the Snow Emperor's cold breath condensing beside her, and even... the sound of the distant immortal herbs trembling under the Emperor's might.

But this is just the beginning.

The medicinal power, as clear as a spring, exploded upon reaching the sea of ​​consciousness!

The spiritual energy, which was originally diffused like mist, was being compressed and purified by this vast and pure energy.

Huo Yutong felt a splitting headache, as if countless steel needles were churning inside her skull. It was the tearing sensation caused by the rapid expansion of her spiritual sea.

A pale blue halo, visible to the naked eye, began to ripple around her body.

That wasn't soul power, but pure spiritual energy being projected outwards!

One lap...

Two laps...

Three laps...

A shimmering blue light spread out from her center, and wherever it passed, even the dust in the air seemed to stand still, as if time itself had been severed.

Suddenly, Huo Yutong's aura changed abruptly!

What was originally a gentle mental fluctuation instantly turned as sharp as a knife!

Huo Yutong silently shouted in her heart, and the soul power that had been accumulating for a long time began to frantically condense under the extreme pressure of mental power.

This is the domineering nature of the "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" technique—it cleanses the marrow and bones, expands the sea of ​​consciousness, allows the spiritual power to break through first, and then feeds back into the soul power, making the advancement of the soul power a natural outcome.

"boom--!"

Huo Yutong slowly opened her eyes.

At that moment, the entire landscape of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye suddenly became more than ten times clearer in her eyes.

Her eyes truly achieved the ability to see through everything and understand every detail.

She gently clenched her fist, feeling the new power surging within her—a confidence that allowed her to control the entire situation.

Soul Saint, accomplished.

Di Tian looked around. Wherever his gaze fell, the power of the two poles within the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire surged. Although it was a treasure land for cultivation, it was no different from being in a long-term purgatory for soul beasts whose attributes were incompatible.

"Bear King, you lead the remaining soul beasts back to the Star Dou Great Forest first," Di Tian ordered in a deep voice. "Red King, you will also return. However, upon returning, immediately select one Evil Eye Tyrant to accompany you back to Sunset Forest. In this way, all parties can communicate with each other, and the situation will be under control."

"Roar!" Xiong Jun scratched his chest and responded.

The Crimson King also let out a low growl and nodded in agreement.

"We're not leaving! We want to stay with Mommy!" Little White immediately raised its fluffy face and looked up at Snow Emperor.

The chieftains from the far north also stepped forward, their voices righteous and resolute: "We are willing to stay and assist the Snow Emperor in guarding this place!"

—His inner monologue, however, was: This cold spring surpasses countless others in the world; who could bear to leave it!

"Xue'er, take care." Bingdi looked at Xuedi who was left behind, his eyes filled with reluctance. He stepped forward and gave her a tight hug, the air filled with coldness.

"Bing'er, we will be reunited soon." Xue Di gently patted Bing Di's back.

Behind the beasts, Tianmeng was biting down hard on a conjured white handkerchief, squeezing out a few non-existent tears as she did so, inwardly cursing: Why! Why can Xue Di be so close to Bingbing!