In less than ten minutes, visibly to the naked eye, the golden light completely faded away.
The next moment, countless noisy voices filled with excitement began to rise.
It seemed that some of the immortal herbs had started opening up the memories and watching them.
"Did you see that? There was actually a dog with three heads. That thing looked insanely strong."
"That Lake of Life is really beautiful—feels like it doesn't lose to our place at all."
"Speaking of which, those soul beasts seemed pretty afraid of the owner of these memories. They looked so powerful, yet all they did was run away—none of them dared to fight back."
"..."
Listening to the immortal herbs' discussion, Huo Yuhao and the other two suddenly felt a vague sense of emotion in their hearts. A fitting description might be this: when a frog at the bottom of a well leaves that well, the scope of its world is no longer the small opening above its head, but the vast and boundless universe beyond.
The immortal herbs actually knew that the outside world was beautiful, but unfortunately, they had no memories to carry it—at most, only limited connections between plants of the same kind.
"Huo Yuhao."Suddenly, Youyou's gentle yet excited voice sounded. Huo Yuhao subconsciously looked over, only to see Youyou speaking to him with solemn sincerity, "Thank you."
Huo Yuhao smiled calmly. "How is this gift?"
"It's wonderful," Youyou said with deep emotion. "This should be the happiest moment we've had since growing intelligent. These memories alone are enough to keep us from feeling lonely for many years."
"That's good," Huo Yuhao nodded. "There's no banquet that doesn't come to an end. It's time for us to leave. If fate allows, we'll meet again."
As he spoke, Huo Yuhao prepared to leave with Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya.
"Wait!"Suddenly, Youyou urgently called out.
Huo Yuhao and the others looked over in confusion. They saw pink light flash from Youyou's body as two beams of light shot out. Huo Yuhao reached out and caught them—one was an ancient book, and the other was a delicate purple medicinal bead.
The ancient book was snow-white throughout, warm and smooth to the touch, with no cover or author's name.
Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow. Of course, he knew what this book was. In truth, it was nothing more than a record of Tang Sect poison techniques and medicinal knowledge.
Originally, he wasn't particularly interested. It was the kind of thing that was tasteless to consume but a pity to discard.
But since Youyou had given it to him proactively, he could pass it on to some trustworthy people.
As for the medicinal bead—its value was enormous.
This was the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Pill Bead. As long as one carried it, all poisons under heaven could be ignored. Even if poison entered the bloodstream, simply holding it in one's mouth would detoxify it.
It was practically the nemesis of all poisons.
In the original story, after Snow Empress helped Huo "Grilled Fish" obtain the bead, Youyou was furious. This time, however, she had given it willingly.
Youyou said solemnly, "This book was left behind by Tang San. According to him, it was meant for a fated person and must be returned after reading. But since Tang San hasn't appeared for ten thousand years, and no one else has ever come to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, I think it's better to give it to you and let it flourish."
"And one more thing—from today onward, you are forever our friend. If you ever have a need in the future, you may return here. We will do everything in our power to help you."
"That's right, I, Golden Earth Dragon Gourd, recognize you as a friend."From afar, the deep voice of the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd rang out.
"Same here!" the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo chimed in.
"Whoosh."
Beside the Yang Spring, the Fiery Apricot Immortal Delicacy suddenly flared with intense flames, while beside the Yin Spring, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass released dense cold mist.
In addition to them, other immortal herbs that had awakened intelligence also expressed their stance through action.
Within the valley, radiant light began to flicker, reflecting in the eyes of the three.
"Looks like I've gained some friends," Huo Yuhao said with a smile. "Let's go."
Huo Yuhao turned around, unfurled his White Dragon Wings, handed the medicinal bead to Ma Xiaotao to hold, and grasped the hands of the two women as they slowly ascended into the air.
As the three departed, the consciousness of all the immortal herbs turned toward them, watching Huo Yuhao leave.
Perhaps even Huo Yuhao himself didn't realize just how important these memories—carrying the life of the Auspicious Beast in the Star Dou Forest for so many years—were to the immortal herbs.
It was like a person imprisoned in a pitch-black dungeon for countless years, suddenly freed one day and stepping into the outside world—seeing the blue sky, white clouds, the dazzling sun, and the gentle breeze.
That kind of shock was beyond words.
As the wings rose, a faint fragrance spread outward. Visible to the naked eye, upon re-entering the poisonous miasma zone, all the seven-colored poisonous fog and the deadly toxins of the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers within it lost their lethality entirely, becoming harmless to humans and beasts alike.
"This bead is that powerful?" Ma Xiaotao said in surprise.
"This is the pill bead of the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herb. It's the bane of all poisons. No matter how toxic the seven-colored miasma or the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers are, they're completely nullified in its presence. Yuhao really struck it big this time," Tang Ya explained proactively. The Tang Sect's medicine hall once had one, but it had disappeared later on.
Ma Xiaotao raised her brows. At this moment, Huo Yuhao spoke up, "I remember you still need a fourth soul ring, right, Sister Xiaoya? How about using a Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower? You've taken an immortal herb—its ten-thousand-year level should be manageable."
Hearing this, Tang Ya froze for a moment, then her expression turned to joy. She didn't pretend to refuse and said solemnly, "I want it. This soul ring acquisition—I owe you and Sister Xiaotao a favor."
Exchanging immortal herbs for Tang Sect secret arts was one matter; acquiring a soul ring was another. Tang Ya knew the difference.
"No need for favors. It's just a soul ring—consider it a gift of friendship," Huo Yuhao said lightly.
Tang Ya was startled and was about to refuse, but Ma Xiaotao smiled and nodded.
Tang Ya took a deep breath and said seriously, "Thank you."
The next moment, the world before the three changed. Because the fragrance of the pill bead spread, all poisons within a thirty-zhang radius were nullified, the fog dissipated, and visibility became incomparably clear.
What appeared before them was a vast ocean of dark green plants—Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers. None were taller than half a meter. Their leaves resembled human fingers—some had seven fingers, which were Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers, while others had nine fingers. These were at least ten-thousand-year-level Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flowers.
Within the area covered by the fragrance, the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers ceased releasing green poisonous gas. Outside the range, however, countless streams of emerald poison visibly poured out from the flower cores, blending into the seven-colored poisonous miasma.
"That one," Huo Yuhao said after a glance, selecting the nearest Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower.
The three walked over and stopped in front of the unlucky Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower. Unlike typical plant-type soul beasts, this thing possessed almost no intelligence. Even at the ten-thousand-year level, combined with the pill bead's fragrance, it had essentially lost all combat ability.
"Sister Xiaoya, just kill it directly and absorb the soul ring," Huo Yuhao said.
"That simple?" Tang Ya felt a sense of unreality.
"Without the pill bead, it'd take some effort. With it, this Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower is basically crippled," Huo Yuhao chuckled.
Tang Ya nodded firmly, then took out a sharp Tang Sect hidden weapon from her storage belt and thrust it forward. The sharp tip pierced into the flower, and strands of green poison sprayed uncontrollably from the wound.
This was the origin poison released when the Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower suffered a fatal attack—far more terrifying than usual. Even if a Soul Douluo or Title Douluo were to encounter it unprepared, it could still be life-threatening.
Unfortunately, with the pill bead present, everything proceeded smoothly.
Tang Ya surged her soul power, reinforcing the hidden weapon, and detonated it in an instant. The Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower exploded directly from the center.
The nine-fingered structure on its body gathered strands of black energy, which finally condensed into a pitch-black soul ring that rose into the air.
Tang Ya was stunned. She had obtained soul rings several times before—this was the easiest one by far, and it was a ten-thousand-year soul ring at that.
She quickly snapped out of it, sat cross-legged, summoned her Ink Jade Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and released her spiritual power and soul power to guide the soul ring into absorption.
Huo Yuhao and Ma Xiaotao stood aside watching. Suddenly, Huo Yuhao had an idea.
That ancient book contained many poison-related techniques. This vast area was filled with poison—why not collect some for future use?
With Ma Xiaotao watching, Huo Yuhao cheerfully began harvesting. Within a thirty-zhang radius, nearly a hundred Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers were all collected.
Of course, he only preserved the toxins, wrapping them in Ultimate Ice so they could be stored for a long time.
"What are you collecting all that for?" Ma Xiaotao asked curiously as she leaned over.
"Might be useful someday," Huo Yuhao smiled.
Although a ten-thousand-year soul ring was powerful, the Jade Phosphor Nine Absolute Flower possessed almost no soul consciousness, so there was none of the usual soul shock present in typical ten-thousand-year soul rings.
Combined with Tang Ya's plant-type martial soul, the absorption speed was terrifying.
After only half an hour, when the black soul ring finally settled onto Tang Ya's body, her soul power fluctuations suddenly surged.
"She broke through four levels in one go. This girl really hit the jackpot," Ma Xiaotao sensed it and found Tang Ya had reached level forty-four.
"If the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo hadn't focused more on improving her body, she might've gone even higher," Huo Yuhao said thoughtfully.
After a while, Tang Ya slowly opened her eyes. When she saw the black ten-thousand-year soul ring on her body, she nearly burst into tears.
"Dad, Mom… wait a little longer. Before long, Xiaoya will definitely avenge you," Tang Ya's eyes flickered, excitement mixed with a trace of hatred.
"Sister Xiaoya, we're getting ready to leave," Huo Yuhao called out.
Tang Ya calmed herself and quickly stood up.
When the three used their flying soul tools to rush out of the seven-colored poisonous miasma, the once-bright sky had already dimmed to dusk. Crimson clouds filled the horizon, flocks of birds returned to their nests, and the howling evening wind blew from the Extreme North, refreshingly cool.
"Let's go to Heaven Dou City and rest for the night. We'll return to the academy tomorrow," Ma Xiaotao said, seeing how late it was.
Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya both agreed.
Immediately, the three changed direction and officially left the Sunset Forest.
Heaven Dou City was a colossal metropolis no less impressive than Star Luo City, with a history of over ten thousand years and a population exceeding seven million. Thousands of years ago, its rulers bore the surname Xue; today, it was the Wei clan.
A calm river ran through the city like a roaming dragon coiled upon the land. On the water's surface, boats emitting dim yellow light drifted by, leaving ripples in their wake.
Buildings rose one after another within the city—some rich with historical charm, others newly constructed. On the white stone-paved roads, traffic flowed like water, horses and carriages bustling amid streaks of light and shadow.
The streets were noisy and brightly lit. Shopkeepers on both sides used every trick in the book to attract customers, while pedestrians strolled leisurely, comparing one shop to another.
Though the air was cool, it was filled with laughter and the aroma of food.
Entering a restaurant, the three sat down comfortably, gazing at the passing crowd outside. Though there were conversations from other diners around them, it wasn't noisy.
Huo Yuhao smiled and asked, "Sister Xiaoya, what do you think Brother Bei's reaction will be when he finds out you've reached Soul Ancestor and even obtained a ten-thousand-year fourth ring?"
Tang Ya seriously imagined it and couldn't help laughing. "First he'll be shocked, then he'll pick me up and celebrate."
"That does sound like Brother Bei," Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement.
"Guests, your dishes are here."A waiter approached, carrying a large wooden tray filled with the restaurant's specialty dishes. After setting them down, he smiled and said, "Please enjoy. If you need anything, just call me."
"Thank you," Huo Yuhao replied, then immediately grabbed his chopsticks. "Eat, eat, eat—I'm starving."
The two women followed suit and began enjoying the food.
However, just as they were about to take their first bites, a series of startled exclamations came from a nearby table.
The entire restaurant's attention was drawn over. The group seemed to realize they had disturbed others and immediately clasped their fists in apology before lowering their voices.
Huo Yuhao and the others also looked over subconsciously. They saw a man in a green robe speaking excitedly, while his companions wore shocked expressions.
Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya paid little attention and continued eating.
Only Huo Yuhao, while eating, quietly listened in.
After all, taverns were always the best places to gather information.
A classic spot.
"Chen Fu, is what you're saying really true?" a wealthy-looking middle-aged man asked curiously.
The man named Chen Fu—the one in the green robe—had a slightly drunk expression, but his speech was clear. "I don't know if it's true or not. I'm just repeating what my second brother told me. He was stationed in Luobing City near the Sun Moon Empire border, right next to the Extreme North Ice Sea. He said that some time ago, he saw a group of people stepping on soul beasts and heading from the Ice Sea into the depths of the Extreme North."
"Stepping on soul beasts? Could they be sea soul masters? What would they be doing in the Extreme North?" someone asked, intrigued.
Chen Fu didn't exaggerate and spoke honestly. "I don't know that. As for whether they were really sea soul masters—who knows? I suspect my brother might've seen wrong. The snowstorms there are brutal; it's easy to get confused. Besides, the Extreme North Ice Sea is dangerous—you all know that."
"As for the Extreme North Land, didn't something major happen there before? Some people even claimed a god descended—made it sound mystical and grand. I heard many powerful soul masters gathered in Dragon City back then. Dragon City was incredibly lively, but even now, there's still no confirmed news."
"That's true. Your brother probably did see it wrong," the other drinkers laughed.
"Enough of that—drink, drink!" Chen Fu raised his cup and clinked it with the others.
Stepping on soul beasts… sea soul masters…
Huo Yuhao's eating gradually slowed. A faint sense of alertness rose in his heart.
"Why aren't you eating?" Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya noticed.
Ma Xiaotao instinctively picked up a large pile of sliced meat and placed it into Huo Yuhao's bowl—using public chopsticks, of course.
"Just thought of something. It's nothing," Huo Yuhao said.
Looking at the bowl piled high with meat, Huo Yuhao smiled, steadied his emotions, and resumed eating.
Yet the matter he had overheard lingered in his mind, refusing to fade.
The Extreme North Land—somehow, it seemed to be tied to him by an unseen thread of fate.
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