Chapter 157: Ice Emperor Evolves, Sweeping Through the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well
"Indeed, this environment accelerates the growth of plants tenfold. That one may have lived only around ten thousand years, but its essence holds a hundred‑thousand‑year potency—more precisely, a hundred‑thousand‑year medicinal effect."
Ye Chen smiled faintly, eyes narrowing as he gazed at the Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom, licking his lips with delight. The look in his eyes made it clear—he saw before him a priceless treasure.
"I see," Ice Emperor nodded thoughtfully, her interest in the place growing stronger.
"H‑hey, human brat, w‑why are you staring at me like that? I… I'm very powerful, you know! You shouldn't be here. Leave now before you get yourself hurt!"
The Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom felt her petals tremble under his gaze, her voice stammering slightly.
"I came here, naturally, to harvest these immortal herbs. There are so many treasures here—they all need to be collected."
Ye Chen looked around at the abundant celestial plants, desire gleaming in his eyes.
He wasn't just talking big—he truly intended to take all useful herbs with him.
After all, he had so many girlfriends. One herb for each—and that already made quite a list…
He could only imagine how their strength would soar once they each ingested an immortal herb.
Soaring instantly to the heavens might be impossible, but their breakthroughs would certainly defy all reason, elevating them far beyond their peers!
"No, absolutely not! Each person can only take one immortal herb in their lifetime. Greed will destroy you!"
The Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom shook her petals firmly. "And besides, to obtain the herbs, you must first pass the trials!"
"Trials? I don't need that old book. I'm just here for the herbs. Why should I go through some stupid test?"
Ye Chen frowned, clearly impatient.
That broken manual left by Tang San didn't interest him at all.
"What? Who are you—how do you even know about that book? Are you his descendant? No… If you were, why would you refuse the book? And how can you speak so disrespectfully of it? That's his legacy! It's powerful beyond measure! Unless… you're his enemy?"
The Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom shivered slightly in fear.
The intruder clearly hadn't stumbled in by mistake.
Someone who knew both this place and its secrets—only that person or that person's heir could.
But this man knew the domain yet spoke of that one with such disdain… then there could only be one explanation.
He must have killed that one's descendant and stolen their knowledge to find this place!
The Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom gasped at her own deduction, amazed by her sudden brilliance.
She was astonished—she truly was this clever!
"What enemy? No one owns this place. You and the others aren't his pets, so why obey his rules? And why make me take some test?"
Ye Chen rolled his eyes in exasperation.
Huo Yuhao had come here seeking Tang San's inheritance, so he had to pass the trials.
But he was just here to pick herbs—trials were a waste of time.
"No! Those were his rules!" the Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom said sternly, her aura flaring, suddenly wary of Ye Chen.
"Alright then…"
At that moment, Ye Chen released his own aura without hesitation.
"Roar—!"
Behind him, a massive Ice Dragon spirit shadow appeared, and six glowing soul rings spun beneath his feet.
The sixth radiated with tremendous force—nearly four hundred thousand years old.
The overwhelming cold spread through the valley instantly; frost formed over every plant except the ones closest to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well itself.
"W‑what are you doing?! Stop right now!!" the Fragrant Delicate Immortal Bloom screamed in panic.
Though she possessed a hundred‑thousand‑year cultivation, her combat ability was nearly nonexistent.
She'd thought he was just a human brat—never expecting such terrifying strength.
Ignoring her protests, Ye Chen charged straight toward the dual springs of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
"You insolent boy! How dare you bully Yoyo! You're seeking death!!"
A furious feminine voice rang out.
From beside the blazing red spring, a massive crimson flower bloomed, and from it rose a figure—a girl formed entirely from molten fire.
Her features were indistinct, but her fiery silhouette was striking, her long red braid cascading down her back in regal fury.
"Whoosh—!"
At her appearance, a jet of flaming springwater burst forth, surging toward Ye Chen.
Its heat was fierce, pure Extreme Fire—the same energy Tang San once used to grievously wound the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!
"Hmph! Ice Emperor's Protection!"
The Ice Emperor snorted coldly, raising one hand. A shimmering frost barrier materialized, effortlessly blocking the scorching onslaught.
The boiling spring smashed against the icy shield, unable to melt even a single inch.
"Extreme Ice…"
The fiery maiden—Liehuo Xingjiaoshu—finally realized her mistake. Her anger faded at once as she sensed Ye Chen's sheer power and oppressive aura.
"Ice Emperor, handle her!"
Ye Chen waved his hand dismissively.
"Ugh, I'm not your servant!" Ice Emperor glared angrily—but her body moved anyway, flying forward obediently.
She hovered above the frozen blue spring.
Then, parting her lips slightly, she inhaled gently.
"Fwoosh—"
At once, the icy spring's energy surged upward and flowed into her body.
As she absorbed it, her aura skyrocketed!
Originally just a tiny soul spirit, the Ice Emperor's core energy was instantly stimulated and awakened by the spring.
Her petite frame expanded slightly; her loose green robe tightened, her twin ponytails flaring open into long flowing hair cascading down her back.
Her baby‑round face slimmed, her chin now showing a faint, graceful curve.
Her jewel‑bright amber eyes stretched slightly, gaining a sharper, more mature edge.
Even her height increased—from one meter fifty… to a towering one meter fifty‑one!
Her shape also changed—what had once been a childlike figure now carried faint, elegant curves beneath her robe.
Though still small, she now appeared similar in size to Wang Dong—noticeably more developed than before.
Gone was her former cuteness. In its place radiated an aura of commanding power.
Her golden eyes turned cold and imperious, reflecting the majesty of a queen.
Ice Emperor looked down upon the blazing red figure beneath her.
"Seeking death? You think you are worthy?"
Her voice had deepened, carrying a mature, intoxicating tone—a perfect blend of frost and allure.
Coming from such a small girl, the contrast made her appear both regal and devastatingly striking.
(END CHAPTER)
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