The carriage wheels rolled along the forest path, speeding towards the depths of the Sunset Forest. The carriage was spacious, yet filled with a somewhat oppressive atmosphere.
Dugu Bo leaned against the carriage wall, a wisp of dark green poisonous mist twirling between his fingers. His gaze fell on Lin Chen, and he asked in a deep voice, "Boy, are you really not afraid that I'll attack you halfway through the journey if you just follow me like this?"
Lin Chen lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, gazing at the pine and cypress trees rushing past outside the window, and said casually, "If you wanted to make a move, you would have done so long ago at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Besides, if you really wanted to, I'm afraid you would have to take another blow from my hammer."
"You!" Dugu Bo's face darkened. Recalling the terrifying Thor's Hammer from last night, he was speechless. He carefully considered his options. He might be able to suppress Lin Chen with his full strength, but with the opponent's strange divine aura and divine skills, if they really fought to the death, his old bones might really perish here. He could only say sullenly, "You little monster, you know a lot and you can fight too. It's simply unreasonable!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
"Little monster?" This title is exactly the same as Tang San's treatment in the original work. I never thought it would fall on my head now.
Dugu Yan, who had been silent all along, her emerald eyes lowered, finally couldn't help but raise her head when she heard their conversation. Her voice trembled slightly as she looked at Dugu Bo: "Grandpa, my father... did he really die from poison?"
She had kept this question in her heart for many years, never daring to ask it directly.
Dugu Bo's body stiffened, a complex mix of guilt and pain flashing across his gaunt face. He nodded slowly, his voice low and hoarse: "That's right. Your father was exceptionally talented, but the backlash from the Jade Phosphorus Serpent venom was too rapid. His cultivation speed could not keep up with the speed of the venom's erosion, and he died young from the poison."
He paused here, avoiding Dugu Yan's gaze, and continued, "Your mother... also passed away not long after giving birth to you."
"Wow--"
Dugu Yan could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her emerald eyes as she collapsed to the side and wept bitterly.
Although she had suspected it before, hearing it confirmed by her grandfather was still like a sharp knife stabbing into her heart. The pain of losing both parents instantly overwhelmed this usually spoiled and proud girl.
Little did she know, her grandfather had told her a white lie.
Her mother did not die of natural causes, but because of her.
Dugu Yan was contaminated with a potent form of phosphorus poison from birth. Her mother carried her for ten months, enduring the poison day and night until her life force was exhausted, barely managing to give birth before finally dying from exhaustion. This was Dugu Bo's deepest pain; he never dared to tell his granddaughter the truth, only wishing that she could live a more peaceful life.
Lin Chen sat to the side, taking in all of this.
He understood perfectly well, but he didn't reveal it. There were some truths that Dugu Yan couldn't bear at the moment.
Seeing Dugu Yan's shoulders trembling as she cried, Lin Chen put away his usual teasing tone and spoke calmly but with a firm strength: "Don't cry. With me here, the poison in you and your grandfather can be cured."
That simple sentence acted as a reassurance, pausing the weeping Dugu Yan's sobs, and she looked at him with teary eyes.
Dugu Bo also suddenly looked up, a glimmer of hope flashing in his cloudy eyes.
Lin Chen lowered the carriage curtain, leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes to rest, and said calmly, "Let's just focus on our journey. Once we get there, we might find a solution."
The carriage continued its journey, slowly making its way to the deepest part of Sunset Forest, to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, where the essence of heaven and earth is hidden.
Meanwhile, outside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were waiting for Lin Chen with Ning Rongrong; the Serpent Spear Douluo of the Spirit Hall was also lying in wait near the academy, ready to make his move.
The carriage reached the outskirts of Sunset Forest but could not venture any further. The driver reined in the horses, bowed, and took his leave.
Dugu Bo jumped down from the carriage first and said to Lin Chen and Dugu Yan, "The carriage can't go in inside, so we'll have to walk."
Lin Chen stretched and jumped out of the car. His gaze swept over the lush, spiritually rich forest before him, and he raised an eyebrow at Dugu Bo: "Old Dugu, just how well do you hide your treasure trove? Why don't you give me a sneak peek?"
Dugu Bo's lips curled into a sly smile, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense: "Aren't you always known for being clever? Why don't you guess? If you guess right, I'll be impressed."
He originally intended to use this opportunity to make things difficult for Lin Chen, to let the kid know that there are always people more capable than him, and not to always act like he's fearless.
Lin Chen saw through his thoughts at a glance and chuckled inwardly: Trying to test me? Perfect, let me show you the trump card of a transmigrator.
He pretended to ponder for a moment, then slowly began to analyze: "This is the Sunset Forest, and a treasure land must be hidden deep within. Ordinary spiritual lands simply cannot suppress your Azure Phosphorus Poison, so there must be extreme elemental power there."
"What's there to be afraid of with toxins? They're nothing more than light, fire, ice, earth, wind, and thunder." Lin Chen deduced step by step. "A treasure land with light attributes? Impossible. The Angel Family of the Spirit Hall controls all the light-type spiritual essences in the world. Such a treasure land would never fall into your hands. Earth attributes? They're everywhere. They're not worth mentioning. Wind and thunder attributes are too noisy to hide."
"After eliminating the others, only ice and fire remain." Lin Chen's gaze was firm. "Ice or fire alone can only make your poison lean towards cold or fire poison, and it is not enough to suppress you to the level of Title Douluo for long. Therefore, it must be ice and fire coexisting, with the two forces balancing each other, in order to neutralize your deadly poison."
He paused, looking at Dugu Bo's gradually stiffening face, and smiled, "The only place I can think of that can achieve the coexistence of ice and fire and be hidden deep in the forest is a huge ice and fire hot spring, right?"
The words had barely left his mouth!
Dugu Bo shuddered, his pupils suddenly contracted, and the emerald phosphorus poison mist surrounding him instantly froze!
He stared intently at Lin Chen, his gaunt face filled with extreme shock and disbelief, his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
The secret he had kept his whole life—the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, which he had never even revealed to his own granddaughter—was accurately guessed by Lin Chen with just a few words of analysis!
This isn't just clever, it's downright monstrous!
Lin Chen looked at Dugu Bo's dumbfounded expression and felt secretly delighted: Old man, you still want to test me? Now you know how powerful a transmigrator is!
He shrugged, feigning composure: "Looks like I was right."
Dugu Yan's emerald eyes widened as she looked at Lin Chen with admiration: "You...you actually guessed it! Grandpa has never told anyone what it looks like there!"
Dugu Bo took a deep breath, finally calming the turmoil in his heart. His gaze towards Lin Chen changed completely, from initial contempt and probing to deep fear and awe.
This kid is not only terrifyingly strong, but his mind is also terrifyingly insane!
"I'm convinced, I'm completely convinced." Dugu Bo smiled wryly and waved his hand. "Let's go, I'll take you to see what the essence of heaven and earth is all about."
Having said that, he turned and walked into the depths of the dense forest, his steps becoming lighter. Perhaps, this kid really could cure the deadly poison afflicting him and his grandfather.
Lin Chen and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
The foliage of the Sunset Forest grew increasingly dense, and sunlight filtered through the gaps, casting dappled shadows. An intense aura of ice and fire slowly emanated from the depths of the forest.
After passing through the dense forest, a deep valley suddenly appeared before us.
The valley was shrouded in a thick, dark green poisonous miasma. The miasma churned like ink and emitted a suffocatingly toxic aura. If an ordinary soul master were to get close, he would be instantly poisoned and reduced to nothing.
Dugu Bo stopped and was about to take out the antidote pill from his soul tool when he saw Lin Chen's body suddenly burst with purple-gold lightning.
"No need for that."
Lin Chen let out a low shout, and the Thunder Domain quietly spread out. The pale purple Thunder Domain formed an invisible barrier. When the ferocious poisonous miasma touched the Thunder Domain, it was instantly burned and melted by the extreme lightning. Not even a trace of poisonous gas could get close.
"Ultimate lightning, impervious to all poisons." Lin Chen said calmly, stepping straight through the poisonous miasma. "Let's go, don't waste time, I still have a lot to deal with."
Dugu Bo watched Lin Chen effortlessly traverse the poisonous miasma, his lips twitching. He was once again amazed: This ultimate lightning is simply the natural nemesis of the Azure Phosphorus Poison!
The three of them passed through the poisonous miasma and arrived at the cliff edge of the valley.
Looking down, the valley floor was shrouded in mist, and a scorching sulfurous smell mingled with a biting chill, hitting them in the face. Lin Chen took a deep breath, a smile playing on his lips: "It really is an ice-fire hot spring; even the sulfur smell is so strong."
Dugu Bo chuckled, his soul power surging, and the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul manifested with a roar. A giant, dark green serpent, tens of meters long, coiled out, its tongue flicking and poisonous mist spreading. He leaped onto the serpent's head, pulled Dugu Yan over, and gestured with his chin towards Lin Chen, his tone mocking: "You brat, aren't you so capable? I'd like to see how you get down here!"
Before he finished speaking, the Azure Phosphorus Serpent flapped its wings and swooped down, carrying Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan towards the bottom of the valley, deliberately leaving Lin Chen alone on the cliff.
Seeing this, Lin Chen laughed in exasperation.
That old poisoner is actually playing these childish tricks!
Without further hesitation, a flash of black light appeared between his brows, and the Soul-Devouring Spider Spear burst forth from his body!
Eight jet-black spider spears, covered with fine barbs, extended from his back, their tips gleaming with a chilling light and carrying a terrifying mental pressure. Lin Chen flicked his wrist, and the eight spider spears pierced the hard rock wall, firmly fixing his body in place.
The next second, he moved with lightning speed, like a nimble black spider, scrambling down the steep cliff face. His spider spears propelled him with alternating force, his movements as agile as lightning, sending rocks and debris tumbling down the cliff face. His speed was even faster than that of a flying Azure Phosphorous Serpent!
In just a short while, Lin Chen had caught up with Dugu Bo ahead and even gained a slight lead.
He looked down at the Azure Phosphorus Serpent and laughed loudly, "Old Poisoner, fly slowly, I'll go down and wait for you!"
Sitting on the snake's head, Dugu Bo watched Lin Chen climb with ease, his face darkening instantly. He gritted his teeth and said, "You brat, just how many more bizarre tricks do you have up your sleeve!"
Lin Chen laughed heartily, unleashed the power of his spider spear, and darted like an arrow towards the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye at the bottom of the valley.
Lin Chen was the first to swoop down to the bottom of the valley. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he was completely shocked by the scene before him, and even his breathing slowed down a bit.
The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire before us is truly an ultimate wonder created by nature!
The valley floor is oval-shaped, separated into two distinct areas by an invisible barrier: on the left is a reddish-gold hot spring, its water bubbling with the luster of molten lava, the sulfurous aura almost tangible, the rising mist transforming into reddish-gold clouds that scorch the surrounding rocks, making even the air scorching hot, as if capable of burning away all toxins; on the right is an icy-blue cold spring, its water crystal clear, a biting chill emanating from it, freezing the surrounding air into fine ice particles, the rising mist a translucent icy blue, freezing the rock walls into layers of icicles, radiating a chilling coldness that can freeze the soul.
The two springs, one hot and one cold, are only a few feet apart. The two extreme elements collide and merge, yet miraculously, they do not corrode each other, forming a colorful, misty curtain of light at the bottom of the valley. Fine spiritual crystal powder floats in the air, and every breath makes one's soul power warm and mellow, even the corrosive feeling of the Azure Phosphorus Poison Mist disappears. The ground at the bottom of the valley is covered with warm jade stones and strangely shaped mosses. Half of them are crimson moss burning with ghostly flames, and the other half are cold jade moss covered with ice crystals. They are soft as cotton when you step on them, and you can faintly feel the rhythm of the elements.
Around the Ice and Fire Springs and in the crevices of the cliffs, countless rare and precious herbs grow densely, each one radiating a dazzling spiritual light, truly the finest among natural treasures!
On the jade stone by the spring, there lies a Dewdrop that looks through the autumn waters. It is ice blue all over, and its leaves are as clear as autumn water. In the center, there is a dewdrop the size of a pigeon egg. A light blue spiritual energy aura flows in the dewdrop. Just looking at it can invigorate people. It is a top-level immortal herb for tempering spiritual energy.
In a recess in the cliff face, a magnificent tulip blooms proudly, its petals a crimson gold, like burning flames. The flower's stamen is surrounded by scorching fire elemental energy, and one can feel a vibrant life force when they get close, capable of instantly repairing a Soul Master's damaged meridians.
Beneath the icicles at the edge of the cold spring, several eight-pointed ice grasses hang down. The eight-pointed leaves, formed from ice crystals, are crystal clear and each one exudes a bone-chilling cold. They are the perfect spiritual herbs to counteract the Azure Phosphorus Cold Poison.
On the red rock beside the hot spring, a Fiery Apricot stands gracefully, its fiery red petals like delicate snow lotuses. The lava sap dripping from between the petals carries a domineering fire attribute spiritual power that can neutralize all cold and poisonous substances, making it a perfect match for the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass.
There are also scattered plants like Placenta Grass, Snow Lotus, and Flame Marrow Flower, each radiating extreme elemental aura. Any one of them, if taken out to the outside world, could trigger a frenzy of competition among Soul Masters across the entire continent.
Lin Chen's gaze swept over the valley full of immortal herbs, and a hint of wild joy flashed in his eyes.
This Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is indeed a top-tier spiritual realm in the world! Not only can it perfectly suppress Dugu Bo's Azure Phosphorus Poison, but it also contains countless immortal herbs that he desperately needs. It's practically a treasure trove tailor-made for him!
Just then, a whooshing sound came from behind, and Dugu Bo, along with Dugu Yan, slowly descended to the bottom of the valley.
Lin Chen turned to Dugu Bo, his tone calm yet undeniably confident, and directly tossed out the deal: "Old monster, you're quite lucky to have found such a hidden gem. How about we make a deal?"
Dugu Bo suppressed his shock, glanced at him, and said in a deep voice, "Speak."
Lin Chen's lips curled into a sharp smile as he said, word by word, "I can cure the Azure Phosphorus Poison from you and your granddaughter, ensuring that the Dugu lineage will never again suffer from the backlash of the poison. In exchange, I want ownership of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. What do you say?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo froze on the spot, his emerald green eyes suddenly turning to Lin Chen, filled with disbelief.
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