Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 133 The Death Power That Specifically Counters Plants!

"Teacher, you're awake!"

Zhu Ziyang was overjoyed, his disappointment at being unable to enter the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well completely gone.

It turns out that six months ago, Electrolux had to fall into a deep sleep again to solidify his soul. Before falling asleep, he told Zhu Ziyang that after this sleep, his soul would be completely solidified and he would no longer have to worry about the risk of it dissipating. Now that Electrolux has awakened, it means that this sleep was very effective!

"Hmm!" Electrox's voice was a mix of joy and annoyance as he said, "We can talk about other things later. Let's deal with the problem you're facing right now."

"Teacher, do you have a way to deal with these poisonous plants?" Zhu Ziyang asked excitedly.

"You brat, you must not have practiced necromancy properly in the past six months, otherwise how come you can't even deal with these mere weeds?" Electrox didn't answer his question, but scolded him with great dissatisfaction.

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziyang first looked ashamed, then suddenly realized what he had forgotten and exclaimed absentmindedly, "That's right, how could I have forgotten about it?"

His unusual behavior caught the attention of Yan Shaozhe and the other two. Yan Shaozhe asked in confusion, "Junior Brother, what's wrong? Did you remember something?"

"That's right!" Zhu Ziyang steadied himself and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, Junior Sister, Nannan, I've thought of a way to deal with these Jade Scale Flowers!"

"Really?" The three looked shocked, their eyes fixed on Zhu Ziyang.

"Hehehe!" Zhu Ziyang smugly hummed, "Just you wait and see."

As he spoke, Zhu Ziyang summoned the Life-Saving Scythe, his four spirit rings flashing behind him. The first spirit ring lit up, and amidst the three's puzzled gazes, the Life-Saving Scythe unleashed a blade of light imbued with the aura of death, precisely striking a Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers. The blade of light struck the leaves, instantly exploding into a circular area five meters in diameter, filled with gray energy that enveloped all the Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers within it.

Then, a scene that left Yan Shaozhe and the other two dumbfounded unfolded. The color of the Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers in the gray domain rapidly changed from green to yellow, then from yellow to gray, and finally from gray to lifeless white. The entire vibrant flower withered and died within minutes, turning into soil.

The power of death!

If it weren't for Electrolux's timely reminder, Zhu Ziyang would have forgotten that his death power was the most effective way to control plants. All plants exist on the foundation of life force; once tainted by death power, they can do nothing but have their life force devoured and wait to wither away.

These Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers, though rare poisonous plants, are still subject to the category of plants. When they encounter the death power of the Jing Shi Xiu Ming Scythe, they will melt away in an instant, just like snow meeting fire.

"This is the power of death!" Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier immediately understood the reason, their eyes revealing shock and solemnity, but also filled with joy. Yan Shaozhe said, "Great, Junior Brother! Now, these Azure Scale Flowers can't do anything to us!"

"That's right!" Cai Meier added, "We could even completely clear out this entire patch of Jade Scale Flowers and resolve the miasma problem in Sunset Forest!"

Zhu Ziyang did not answer, for he was currently focused entirely on refining the life force of the Azure Scale Flowers. His expression was solemn. The life force of these Azure Scale Flowers was extremely rich, entering his body through the World-Soothing Scythe. Part of it was refining his physique, part was solidifying his soul, and part was entering his soul ring. The ultimate light illuminated his spiritual platform, allowing him to always hold fast to his true self and not indulge in the pleasure of devouring life force.

Within his spiritual sea, Electrolux watched Zhu Ziyang's skillful operation with both joy and satisfaction.

About fifteen minutes later, Zhu Ziyang had completely refined the life force of the several Azure Scale Seven Absolute Flowers within a five-meter radius. Most of the life force had been converted into the lifespan of the Jing Shi Xiu Ming Scythe. He could feel that his first soul ring had now reached six hundred years, an increase of about one hundred years. His second and third soul rings had also each increased by about ten years. As for his fourth soul ring, because its life force level was too high, it did not increase.

His expression was calm, but his heart was filled with excitement. This was the first time he had increased the age of his spirit ring by absorbing life force, and he had truly realized the terrifying power of death. Without a sufficiently firm will, the power of death would cause him to fall into a sinful demon.

He was fortunate to possess the ultimate light that could purify his mind, and a teacher who had been reborn from his depravity.

"Junior Brother, how are you?" Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier asked with concern as they stood in front of Zhu Ziyang.

"I'm fine, Senior Brother, Junior Sister," Zhu Ziyang said with a smile. "I think we can move on now."

"That's great!" Both of them beamed with joy upon hearing Zhu Ziyang's reply. Cai Meier suggested, "Why don't we clear out these Jade Scale Flowers first, and then go find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye?"

"No," Yan Shaozhe immediately refused. "It's better to find the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire first. After all, this forest is too mysterious. It's better to finish this quickly to avoid any unforeseen complications and unnecessary trouble."

"I agree with Senior Brother," Zhu Ziyang echoed. "It would be best to find the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire first. We'll have plenty of time to deal with these Jade Scale Flowers later."

Zhu Ziyang had already used this grove of Azure Scale Flowers as his training ground for practicing the power of death. Such a perfect location—even if Cai Meier hadn't mentioned it, he would have brought it up himself. He felt no guilt whatsoever about absorbing the life force of such a large and harmful species.

"Alright." Seeing that Zhu Ziyang and Yan Shaozhe shared the same idea, Cai Meier stopped insisting.

"Okay, Nannan, you'll give directions now!" After reaching an agreement, Zhu Ziyang said to Jiang Nannan.

"Understood!" Jiang Nannan, who had been slacking off for a while, finally had something to do and immediately sprang into action. Activating her Martial Soul talent, she instantly sensed the aura of spiritual herbs within a five-mile radius. "Over here!"

The group immediately headed in the direction Jiang Nannan had indicated. They had a clear division of labor: Jiang Nannan was in charge of guiding the way, Zhu Ziyang was in charge of clearing away the Jade Scale Seven Absolute Flowers along the way, and Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier were in charge of protecting the two of them and restraining the occasional Jade Scale Nine Absolute Flowers.

And so, they advanced smoothly. Although somewhat slowly, after several hours they had covered several hundred meters and entered the central area of ​​the jasper flower cluster.

They were all very excited. At this rate, they would be able to break through the clump of green-scaled flowers and reach the valley hidden deep within them by tonight at the latest.

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is so close!

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Rewinding to when Yan Shaozhe's attack on the miasma cloud layer failed, on a towering mountain peak, in a magnificent ancient castle, in an antique hall, a blue and gold wind chime suddenly and inexplicably rang out, even though there was not a breath of wind around.

The sound of the wind chimes attracted two burly men.

A middle-aged man with long, cyan hair cascading over his broad, imposing shoulders. His cyan eyes, though seemingly simple and unadorned, possessed an indescribable, unique quality, as if he could barely suppress the powerful aura emanating from within him.

The other was an extremely robust middle-aged man with short, fine hair like steel needles, a resolute face as if carved by a knife and axe, and brownish-yellow eyes with a faint golden glint. His gray robe could not completely conceal his muscular physique.

"Why did he issue the order at this time?" the short-haired, burly man asked, looking surprised.

"Someone's attacking that place!" The long-haired, burly man closed his eyes, his expression shifting slightly, then suddenly spoke, "Second brother, go check it out!"

"What!" the short-haired, burly man exclaimed in shock. "Didn't he set up a formation there?"

"Someone must have accidentally wandered in. You can go and chase them away," the long-haired man said, opening his eyes with a helpless expression.

"Really? What's the big deal? Does he really need to give the order personally?" the short-haired burly man said, puzzled.

"It must be that the intruder triggered the wisp of divine consciousness he left behind!" the long-haired burly man said. "You know that place is very important to our brother-in-law's plans; it cannot be lost. Please do me the trouble of going there to take a look. Just drive them away, but don't kill anyone. The situation is complicated right now, so we shouldn't be too conspicuous, lest we hinder his plans."

"Fine, I'll go!" The short-haired, burly man, though reluctant, didn't refuse, complaining, "Honestly, he treats me like his servant!"

"Second brother!" The long-haired, burly man's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly.

"Alright, alright, it's just a little complaint, don't be so sensitive!" The short-haired, burly man realized his emotions were off and immediately said. Then, he vanished from the hall in a flash.

(End of this chapter)