The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

"You, you, you, you, you—" The pale pink flower that was the true form of the Fragrant Silk Immortal Item shook wildly. Due to the intense shock and fear in her heart, she was so incoherent that she could hardly speak.

When Xu Zihuang's gaze fell on her, she couldn't help but subconsciously shrink back.

Xu Zihuang smiled coldly, his gaze sweeping over the four plant-type soul beasts with 100,000 years of cultivation: Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Beast, Bajiao Xuanbing Grass, Liehuo Xingjiao Shu, and Qiluo Tulip.

As his spiritual power level improved, he knew from simply releasing his spiritual power that only these four immortal herbs in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire had broken through to the level of 100,000 years of cultivation and had developed intelligence no weaker than that of humans.

These four immortal herbs all fell silent in fear. Although plant-type soul beasts are far less powerful than animal-type soul beasts, their senses are exceptionally sharp.

Sensing the unfathomable, abyss-like aura emanating from Xu Zihuang and the palpitation he evoked, they knew that even if they joined forces, they would likely fare poorly against him. Xu Zihuang's second martial soul, the Purple Thunder Prison Dragon, possessed extreme lightning and destructive attributes that were a natural counter to their plant-type soul beast nature, not to mention his far superior spiritual power.

All of this made them lose all hope of winning.

Even if that person had achieved something at that age, it would be far less than what Xu Zihuang had accomplished.

Even the usually hot-tempered Liehuo Xingjiaoshu remained silent, not daring to provoke Xu Zihuang. However, judging from the various colored lights flashing on their bodies, these four plant-type soul beasts with 100,000 years of cultivation were clearly communicating privately through some special method.

Xu Zihuang ignored them and walked with Ye Guyi towards a certain area in the valley.

The plant-type spirit beasts along the way fearfully retracted their roots, stems, and leaves, making way for a passage.

At the end of the passage, a flower resembling a peony, the size of a palm, swayed in the wind. This celestial herb, though appearing flower-like, was actually a blade of grass, its roots connected to the black, precipitous stone. It had no fragrance or other adornments, not even a single leaf. All that remained was a faint, blood-red hue, a color tinged with sorrow.

A love-stricken red herb that has been bred for ten thousand years. A divine herb among immortal herbs.

It also possesses a realm of 100,000 years, yet it lacks its own wisdom and the power of 100,000 years of cultivation.

Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi lowered their heads, silently gazing at the crimson stain on the small white flower. A faint light flickered, and on that crimson stain, it seemed as if blood was truly flowing.

"Zihuang, is this the Acacia Heartbreak Red you mentioned?" The melancholic beauty of the Acacia Heartbreak Red left Ye Guyi slightly lost in thought.

Before heading to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Xu Zihuang gave Ye Guyi a detailed introduction to the situation there. Their primary target was the Acacia Heartbreak Red, a plant with 100,000 years of cultivation.

As a divine herb among immortal herbs, the Acacia Heartbreak Red can be perfectly absorbed by anyone. Consuming this herb grants immortality, comparable to that of heaven and earth. Although it may sound exaggerated, as long as Ye Guyi refines this Acacia Heartbreak Red with a cultivation of 100,000 years, her physical strength will definitely reach an astonishing level. It can even significantly increase her soul power.

Xu Zihuang nodded solemnly.

"But the conditions for picking it are very strict. Sister Lingyi, you—"

Before Xu Zihuang could finish his sentence, Ye Guyi demonstrated her resolve through action. Crouching before the Acacia Heartbreak Red, she gave Xu Zihuang a gentle, sweet smile. Then, she raised her right palm, channeling her soul power, as if to strike her chest.

But just then, a surprised voice came from behind them from behind.

"Wait! How do you know this 'Heartbreak Red' flower? And how do you even know how to pick it?!"

Seeing Ye Guyi's actions, Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible! The only place with information about the harvesting and use of these immortal herbs should be the book left behind by that person!"

Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi turned around, and Xu Zihuang glanced indifferently at Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Item.

"This Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is an unclaimed object; it belongs to the capable. When did it give you the illusion that it belongs exclusively to someone?"

The fragrant and elegant fairy shrank back and said weakly, "But we promised that person that we could only take the seven kinds of immortal herbs from our Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye if we passed all the tests he left behind and joined his sect."

Xu Zihuang chuckled inexplicably and slowly raised his hands. His left hand was enveloped in deep purple flames, while his right palm crackled with dark purple lightning.

Even though he used the power of his second martial soul, the Purple Thunder Dragon, the six spirit rings attached to his Golden Eye martial soul still appeared around him.

Using the abilities of two martial souls simultaneously is now an easy task for him.

In fact, he had mastered this technique a long time ago. The reason he hadn't used it was simply because the two attribute energies of his second martial soul were too domineering, and before condensing a spirit attribute soul core, it was difficult to support the consumption of mental power.

After all, both of his martial souls are top-tier, especially his second martial soul, the Purple Thunder Dragon, which is essentially a fusion of two top-tier beast martial souls. Controlling and using both martial souls simultaneously would naturally be much more difficult.

Once he successfully condensed his soul core, all the problems were solved.

When using two martial souls simultaneously, he can use the soul power contained within the spiritual attribute soul core to maintain the release of the Golden Eye martial soul, while the soul power circulating within his body is used to mobilize the abilities of the Purple Thunder Prison Dragon martial soul.

"Then we're going to take it by force today, what can you do about it?" Xu Zihuang sneered.

"You think you can still stop me now? You're welcome to try."

As Xu Zihuang spoke, a clear, ethereal whale call rang out. A flash of white light, and a solidified white whale emerged from Xu Zihuang's body, circling him joyfully a few times before arriving above the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

His dark eyes sparkled with intelligence.

Amidst the roars of whales, the colors of the flames and lightning on Xu Zihuang's hands grew increasingly deep, sending chills down one's spine.

This is the 10% attribute boost effect of the first soul skill, Whale's Roar.

Immediately afterward, two lakes of different colors shot into the sky from within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. They spiraled upward like two giant dragons, and two figures appeared in the process.

Suspended above the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire were two colossal dragons formed from the lake water, one entirely ice-blue and the other entirely crimson. Both dragons radiated dazzling light, and an incomparably powerful aura swept over them. The oppressive force caused all the plant-type soul beasts within the Yin-Yang Well to tremble, even those plant-type soul beasts with 100,000 years of cultivation, such as the Fragrant Orchid Fairy and the Orchid Tulip.

However, the ones most severely suppressed were the Fiery Apricot Blossom and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass. The light emanating from both of them became extremely dim, and they probably couldn't even unleash half of their usual strength.

"Ah! Ah!" Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin immediately screamed in terror a few times.

"If you want to take the immortal herb, then take it. I'll pretend I didn't see it, okay? But could you please take it back first?"

Compared to their own safety, who would care about those damn rules?

The Silver Scale White Whale had already awakened in Xu Zihuang's spiritual sea, which was one of the reasons why Xu Zihuang was not afraid of these 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beasts.

The Silver-Scaled White Whale has condensed a spiritual body, no longer merely a phantom of light and shadow. Now, it can even draw upon portions of the dragon soul power of the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King. The Fragrant Silk Immortal Item keenly sensed this, which is why it so decisively yielded.

Ye Guyi, who had stood up again beside Xu Zihuang, also looked ready to make a move at any moment. She had also benefited from the amplification effect of Xu Zihuang's first soul skill, the Whale's Roar, and the improvement in her mental strength and martial soul attributes had increased her combat power by at least 20% compared to before.

Both of these enhancements are extremely well-suited to her Holy Angel Martial Soul.

Moreover, thanks to the innate abilities granted by the Holy Angel Martial Soul, she sensed that the Fragrant Silk Fairy Item harbored a faint, persistent malice towards them.

Ye Guyi leaned close to Xu Zihuang's ear and whispered a reminder: "Zihuang, this Fragrant Silk Immortal Item is very cunning and not as honest as it seems on the surface."

"Actually, I've never believed her." Xu Zihuang nodded slightly, completely ignoring Youxiang Qiluo Fairy's pleas.

Although the Silver Scale White Whale's consciousness was mostly damaged, since it signed a contract with him and became his soul spirit, it could freely leave his body and move around as long as it didn't stray too far from him.

At this moment, the Qiluo Tulip, who had the highest cultivation level and the most authority among all plant-type soul beasts, finally mustered up the courage to speak.

"Greetings, sir. May I say a few words?"

Xu Zihuang's gaze narrowed slightly as he locked his mental energy onto the Qiluo Tulip.

"Ten thousand years of beautiful tulips".

Under the dual pressure of the two Dragon Kings' souls and Xu Zihuang's tangible and tangible spiritual power, Qiluo Tulip's aura appeared somewhat weak, and her tone was filled with bitterness.

"I offer you my sincerest apologies for the rash actions of Youyou and Ajiao back then. As compensation, we can allow you to take ten herbs from here, and we can also provide you with a detailed explanation of their types and effects. What do you think?"

"Yes! Yes!" Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin echoed repeatedly, her voice filled with unspeakable grievance.

"We were wrong back then, but we didn't do anything to you! You left peacefully in the end, didn't you? Besides, I even gave you a Dew of Longing at the beginning. Ah Jiao, say something!"

"I……"

The fiery apricot blossom, naturally proud, was not one to easily bow down to a human. Her hesitation greatly worried the fragrant fairy.

"Ah Jiao! Ah Jiao!"

"Don't trust them, they were plotting against you before!" Just then, another spirited female voice suddenly rang out. Compared to Liehuo Xingjiaoshu, this voice had a wilder and more arrogant tone, filled with endless anger and resentment.

Upon hearing this voice, the four plant-type soul beasts, each with 100,000 years of cultivation, trembled violently and felt a chill run down their spines.

A deep rumble of thunder sounded, and almost instantly, lightning filled the sky. Streaks of lightning descended from the heavens. From nowhere, vines sprouted rapidly from the earth, each vine shaped like a bamboo joint, dark purple overall, but with golden joints.

With its appearance, the once seven-colored sky was instantly dyed a deep purple. The lightning descending from the sky was like a lightning cage, enveloping the entire valley.

"Thunderous Hell Vine? And it's a Thunderous Hell Vine with a cultivation level of nearly 100,000 years?!" Xu Zihuang's pupils suddenly contracted when he recognized the origin of these deep purple vines.

Under normal circumstances, when the Thunderous Hell Vine has cultivated for 50,000 years, its body will gradually collapse because it cannot withstand the enormous and violent power of thunder.

The Thunderous Hell Vine before us, with a cultivation level approaching 100,000 years, is completely beyond conventional understanding.

Liehuo Xingjiaoshu was shocked and exclaimed, "How is this possible?! Wasn't your intelligence suppressed by us beforehand?"

In this treasure-filled place, the Eye of Ice and Fire, all kinds of plants can appear. The Thunderous Hell Vine is one of them.

However, the characteristics of the Thunderous Hell Vine destined it to have difficulty coexisting with other plant-type spirit beasts. Back when this Thunderous Hell Vine had just broken through ten thousand years of cultivation, the Qiluo Tulip joined forces with other plant-type spirit beasts to suppress it. Otherwise, if the Thunderous Hell Vine had continued to attract heavenly lightning, their Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well would probably have ceased to exist.

At that time, the main force suppressing the Thunderous Hell Vine was the Fiery Apricot and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass. The two possessed the attributes of extreme fire and extreme ice respectively. By working together to draw upon the power of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, and with the help of the Qiluo Tulip and the Fragrant Qiluo Immortal, they were able to suppress the Thunderous Hell Vine.

For various reasons, they didn't choose to completely eliminate the Thunderous Hell Vine, but instead erased its sentience and buried it deep underground. While the Thunderous Hell Vine posed a significant threat, its power was also astonishing. If a powerful Soul Master were to intrude, the Thunderous Hell Vine would be their greatest trump card against any external enemy.

Although it could no longer attract heavenly lightning for cultivation, thanks to the unique properties of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the Thunderous Hell Vine's cultivation level continued to steadily increase, making it the first Thunderous Hell Vine in history with a cultivation level approaching 100,000 years.

“We, the Thunderous Hell Vine lineage, possess the bloodline of the Thunder God and are born with intelligence. How can you compare to us?” The Thunderous Hell Vine’s resentment was almost overflowing.

Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng was originally tempered by lightning. After being buried deep underground for so many years, one can imagine how deep the hatred in her heart is.

Buried deep underground and relying on the unique properties of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, her cultivation had indeed reached 99,000 years. However, this growth trajectory destined her to never break through the 100,000-year bottleneck. She might not even have the chance to challenge the 100,000-year bottleneck, because once she approached that level, she would inevitably be eliminated by Qiluo Tulip and the others.

If it weren't for Qiluo Tulip and the others needing her to deal with Xu Zihuang, she would probably be long gone.

Long ago, Thunderous Hell Vine regained her intelligence, but having learned from her previous experience, she chose not to reveal herself. She does indeed possess nearly 100,000 years of cultivation, but because she cannot absorb and condense the power of lightning, her combat strength is actually inferior to that of Blazing Apricot and Eight-Cornered Ice Grass. Of course, given the opportunity to absorb the power of lightning, she can unleash her true strength and easily crush Blazing Apricot and Eight-Cornered Ice Grass.

Five years ago, she saw hope in Xu Zihuang, who had broken into this place. Rather than staying here and continuing to be suppressed by Qiluo Tulip and the others, she preferred to leave with Xu Zihuang and pursue the opportunity to break through 100,000 years. This was the destiny of their Thunderous Hell Vine lineage.

Even if one were to perish, one should perish amidst a sky full of thunder.

Moreover, she had witnessed the changes in the silver-scaled white whale. Although it was merely a spirit, it retained its consciousness. It seemed to be a very special existence. Perhaps she could become such an existence herself.

Taking all these factors into account, she made this decision.

A vine of the Thunderous Hell Vine landed on Xu Zihuang's right hand, and the dark purple vine with golden patterns swallowed the black-purple lightning in Xu Zihuang's palm like a whale.

"It really is the ultimate lightning!" Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng's voice was full of excitement, and then he asked the question he was most concerned about.

"If I choose to become your spirit ring, could I retain a sliver of consciousness like that white whale?"

As long as she retains a sliver of consciousness, she can absorb the power of lightning to recover.

After calming down, Xu Zihuang smiled and transmitted the part of his memory that had been used to complete the contract with the Silver Scale White Whale to Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng.

"Through this method of equal contract, your sanity can be preserved intact. So, what is your choice?"

Without hesitation, Lei Mingyan Yuteng said, "I'm willing to go with you!"

This sudden turn of events was something that Qiluo Tulip and the others never expected. Their hearts sank to the bottom. Without the Thunderous Yama Vine, they lost the confidence to negotiate with Xu Zihuang.

Moreover, once the Thunderous Hell Vine becomes Xu Zihuang's soul ring, they will find it even more difficult to cope.

The best course of action for them, in line with their current interests, is to forcibly stop Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng and Xu Zi Huang. They should suppress Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng before it absorbs enough lightning power.

But doing so also means that they will completely break ties with Xu Zihuang.

That moment of hesitation cost them their last chance.