Chapter 182: Returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Three days passed quickly, and Yang Potian received two Explosion Soul Pills from his grandfather before setting off with his parents and younger sister, Yang Tianyue, leaving the Armo Mountain Range. The destination was nearly three thousand kilometers away, but they chose to fly directly. Tianyue traveled close to her mother, Niu Jinfeng. Meanwhile, back at Tianxing Academy, Grandfather Yang Wudi led Ye Lingling and Yang Ping'an on a soul ring hunt, likely headed for the Icebound Forest, where many ten-thousand-year spirit beasts resided.
After several days of flight, the group arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well within Sunset Forest. Yang Wushuang, their second grand-uncle, was surprised to see them, especially since two Titled Douluos had arrived together—certainly indicative of something important.
Tianyue proudly recounted her recent acquisition of the Sea God's inheritance, causing Yang Wushuang to laugh heartily, even tearing up with joy. He was overjoyed that his beloved granddaughter had a chance to become a god; this was a monumental hope for the Yang clan's rise to enduring prominence on the Douluo Continent, possibly akin to that of the Spirit Hall.
However, Yang Wushuang still had his reservations. "Potian, aren't you pushing things a little too quickly? Tianyue has only just received the inheritance; she still has a year before she must go to Sea God Island."
Yang Potian shook his head. "Second Grand-Uncle, although Tianyue has been recognized by the Sea God and inherited the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, this only grants her the opportunity to undergo the Sea God's trials. At her current strength, these trials will be extremely challenging. Once she's on Sea God Island, it will be too late to alter her fate."
With that, he took out two soul bones—a one-hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and a one-hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape Right Arm Bone. Handing the invaluable bones to his sister, he said, "Tianyue, absorb these two soul bones first. They'll help strengthen your body, making it easier to endure the Ice and Fire Body Tempering. The Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone, especially, will significantly enhance your vitality."
Although young, Tianyue knew the immense value of these soul bones. She accepted them in silence, then solemnly replied, "Big Brother, I'll repay you with even better soul bones in the future. When I become a god, the best ones will be yours—you'll always be my brother."
Yang Potian sighed, "Tianyue, remember that to pass these trials and truly become the Sea God, you'll face countless pains and dangers. To succeed, you'll need to overcome unimaginable hardships, just like the exceptional few who ascended to godhood before you. But don't worry—no matter what, I'll always be by your side to protect you."
Tianyue, steeling herself, nodded resolutely. "Big Brother, I'll work harder than ever."
With that, she began the process of absorbing the soul bones while Yang Potian trained nearby, taking advantage of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's accelerated cultivation rate. For someone who had previously undergone the Ice and Fire Body Tempering, the site provided even greater benefits. He, too, had to become stronger; as a Spirit Saint, he knew he was far from being ready for the challenges ahead.
It took Tianyue four full days to absorb the two legendary soul bones, likely due to her relatively low soul power. She finally emerged, beaming with excitement. "Big Brother, I feel incredible! I've gained four powerful soul bone abilities. I'm sure I could even take down a Soul Emperor now! My soul power has grown a lot, and once I absorb my next soul ring, it'll probably increase even more."
Yang Potian smiled. "It's no surprise—these soul bones are powerful beyond belief, but they drain a lot of soul power. For now, you won't be able to use them many times in succession. I mainly wanted you to absorb them to improve your physical resilience. That way, you'll be better prepared for the Ice and Fire Body Tempering. Keep in mind, these aren't the original immortal herbs, but their residual gels and essences."
He then handed her two jade boxes, one containing a fiery gel from the Inferno Delicate Apricot, the other a cold crystalline shard from the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. "Now, consume these and enter the spring for your training. It'll be extremely painful, but the enhancement to your physical strength will be tremendous."
"Remember, keep a steady heart and continually push past your limits. Only by doing so will you truly grow stronger."
Niu Jinfeng, standing by with a worried expression, interjected, "Potian, are you sure this isn't too dangerous? Just looking at that spring makes me wary; even Titled Douluos may not withstand the poison in its waters."
Yang Potian shook his head. "The springs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well contain the most potent poison of ice and fire—one of the deadliest forces in this world. It's precisely this extreme power that makes it possible to temper the body, granting immunity to both ice and fire, immunity to all poisons, and even creating a foundation for godhood."
Tianyue, full of resolve, accepted the two jade boxes. "Big Brother, I know you've been worried about me ever since I received the Sea God's inheritance. I won't let you down—I'll work hard to become stronger." Without hesitation, she placed the fiery gel and icy crystal together and swallowed them in one gulp.
The moment the Inferno Delicate Apricot gel and Eight-Petal Immortal Ice Crystal entered her system, Tianyue was wracked with intense pain, her entire body convulsing. Her body began to undergo extreme changes: one side became searingly hot, turning bright red, while the other side grew frigid, turning ice-blue. As her mother, Niu Jinfeng, reached out to help her, she quickly withdrew her hand, which nearly froze upon contact with Tianyue's icy side.
"Focus your mind, Tianyue!" Yang Potian called out urgently. "The spring will help alleviate your pain."
Staggering, Tianyue plunged into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Moments later, her piercing cries of pain echoed from the spring as she endured the torturous effects. Niu Jinfeng watched her daughter with tear-filled eyes, unable to look away despite her anguish.
Gradually, Tianyue's cries grew fainter and finally ceased. Standing at the spring's edge, Yang Potian sensed a remarkable transformation in her aura, akin to a life metamorphosis. It was as if she were a caterpillar within a chrysalis, undergoing a transformation within the spring's waters. When she finally awoke, she would emerge, as if reborn.
Three days passed. Yang Potian and his family stood vigilant by the spring until, at last, they felt an intense life force emanating from the water. A figure began to rise from the pool, and Yang Potian immediately turned away, stepping back with his back to the spring. He knew that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well reduced all external objects to ash, and now that his sister was almost fifteen, it was only proper to give her privacy.
As the figure emerged, the family gasped in awe. Niu Jinfeng, eyes brimming with tears of joy, hurried to pull a set of clothes from her storage soul tool and dress Tianyue.
Fully dressed, Tianyue beamed. "Big Brother, I did it! I don't fear heat, cold, or even poison anymore."
Her parents and second grand-uncle, Yang Wushuang, looked on with pride, deeply moved by this new strength in their daughter.
For the next several days, everyone focused on their cultivation. Tianyue grew accustomed to her newly enhanced physique, while Yang Potian trained beside the spring, where the cultivation speed was markedly faster. Meanwhile, Yang Wushuang scouted the forest, searching for a suitable spirit beast for Tianyue's next spirit ring.
According to Yang Potian's requirements, Tianyue needed a water-type beast of around forty thousand years, close to the strength of his own fifth spirit ring. Potian, with his dual Silver Awakening Spirits, had the capacity to absorb rings of higher levels, and now, after undergoing the Ice and Fire Body Tempering, Tianyue, with her three rare spirit bones, should be able to do the same.
Yang Potian himself began contemplating his own path forward. So far, his Soul-Breaking Spear had been geared toward absolute, unyielding power. After absorbing seven rings focused on strength, the spear now weighed over four thousand kilograms—a weapon so powerful it was beginning to resemble a royal lance.
When it came to sharpness, the infusion of energy from golden beasts such as the Golden Crocodile King and Golden Lion King, combined with his Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, had already enhanced his weapon's cutting power to his satisfaction. For his final spirit ring, however, Potian knew he needed to be careful—it had to offer the purest essence of metal.
In terms of speed, though his physique could handle his current power level, Potian felt an imbalance. His strength and resilience were more than sufficient, but his lack of speed left him at a disadvantage. Although he had easily defeated the Elephant Armored School's Elder and two Spirit Sages, their school was known for strength and defense rather than agility. Against a Titled Douluo specializing in speed, Potian would likely struggle.
This was why Potian had yet to absorb a leg bone, even after acquiring two Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bones; they just didn't feel like the right fit. His goal was to mold his Soul-Breaking Spear into a well-rounded powerhouse, carefully selecting each spirit ring and spirit bone with extreme precision. He envisioned a balance of attributes—attack, defense, speed, destruction, resilience, and control—all honed to their fullest potential. He had even considered whether it might be possible to absorb spirit rings aligned with the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—alongside spatial or mental abilities. Such a combination would be formidable.
Just as Potian was deep in thought, his second grand-uncle Yang Wushuang returned with good news: he had located a forty-thousand-year-old Profound Water Dragon Crocodile in the Sunset Forest, an elite water-type spirit beast with powerful offense, defense, and speed. In terms of strength, it was second only to the Golden Crocodile King among crocodilian spirit beasts.
However, Niu Jinfeng voiced her concern. "A beast of this level and age—is Tianyue truly capable of absorbing it?"
After personally testing Tianyue's physical resilience, Niu Jinfeng's worries eased.
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