Gurgle, gurgle—
Bubbles surged from the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire, emitting sounds like boiling water.
"!!!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was meditating not far away while guarding his post, immediately noticed and quickly opened his eyes.
"Little Xue, Yue'er, there's movement!"
Jin E's sharp shout made the originally tranquil valley somewhat noisy.
Qian Renxue was not far behind Jin E. Hearing this, she immediately stood up and rushed to Golden Crocodile Douluo's side without hesitation.
After all, the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire could hardly affect her now.
Her violet eyes stared intently at the splashes rising from the spring water, filled with anticipation and anxiety, her heart pounding wildly.
"Ah! Ye Tian!"
"Grandpa, Sister Xue, is Ye Tian surfacing?!"
Jin Yue'er exclaimed in surprise.
She hurriedly scrambled up from the ground and ran toward Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Her sky-piercing braid had become messy and disheveled.
Her eyes, which had lost much of their sparkle, began to shine brightly again.
Squeezing between Golden Crocodile Douluo and Qian Renxue,
she gazed at the spring,
watching the bubbles with her hands clasped together, praying devoutly.
With a swift motion,
the seemingly lifeless Dugu Xin flipped over and stood up.
"..."
Everyone watched intently as the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire continued to churn.
Finally,
with a sudden splash,
water droplets flew as a large hand emerged from the center of the spring, dripping with red and blue spring water that slid down the arm.
"Ye Tian!"
Qian Renxue cried out excitedly.
"Wonderful!"
Jin Yue'er opened her eyes and eagerly raised her hands in celebration.
"It's Ye Tian's hand—that hand has touched me before!"
"..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's face twitched.
He failed to notice in time as Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er beside him rushed forward.
"Young ladies, don't get too close!"
Dugu Bo hurriedly reminded them.
Staring ahead, his eyes were full of amazement.
This young man had survived a great calamity; his achievements would surely be limitless! The Spirit Hall would remain prosperous for at least a thousand years because of him!
"Brother Ye Tian is truly terrifying!"
Dugu Xin gaped in astonishment.
A flesh-and-blood body could actually swim freely in spring water capable of melting metal—
who would believe it if word got out?
Splash—
The raised hand fell again, slapping heavily onto the water's surface.
Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er hurriedly halted their steps,
anxiously watching the spring return to calm, the water surface now completely still.
"Ye Tian~"
Tears welled up once more on Jin Yue'er's haggard face.
Suddenly,
the entire spring seemed to boil over.
Gurgle, gurgle—
Bubbles continuously emerged from the water surface, bursting and releasing wisps of white mist.
"Yue'er, look! That white mist!"
Qian Renxue pointed ahead and cried out in delight.
"White mist?"
Jin Yue'er blinked.
When her gaze returned to the water surface,
the boiling spring, continuously exuding pill fragrance, suddenly erupted!
Bang—!
Red and blue spring water sprayed several meters into the air as a flawless, translucent pill burst forth from the water, shimmering with alternating red and blue light.
Witnessing this,
Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er couldn't help but exchange a glance, their eyes filled with profound joy.
They knew—
Ye Tian had succeeded!
"Is that Ye Tian's Martial Soul?!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes revealed astonishment as he could clearly sense that the quality of Ye Tian's Martial Soul seemed to have undergone a tremendous improvement—it appeared to have surpassed even his own Golden Alligator King.
"So fragrant~"
Dugu Yan sniffed the pill mist drifting over and immediately felt refreshed and invigorated.
Whoosh—!
A gentle breeze swept through, causing all the pill fragrance to swirl back, transforming into auspicious clouds that lifted the pill floating in the air, shimmering with red and blue light. It looked as if it were no ordinary mortal object.
Splash—!
The sound of water echoed again as Ye Tian's hand emerged from near the shore, landing directly on the bank. First his right hand, then his left. As the spring water parted, Ye Tian's head finally broke the surface. The two-colored water on his face interacted, turning into ethereal steam that slowly slid away.
"Ye Tian~"
A glimmer flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, her beautiful cheeks flushing pink. Ye Tian, climbing out of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire, seemed to have become even more handsome. His originally youthful face had gained more definition, becoming sturdier and more mature.
Head, neck, shoulders, body...
Ye Tian slowly emerged from the water, his now brighter and clearer black eyes sweeping over Jin Yue'er and the others. His left foot finally broke through the surface, and with a bit of effort, he crouched dripping wet on the shore. With his Martial Soul hovering above his head, he stood up boldly and openly.
"Ah—!"
Dugu Yan let out another scream, raising her hands to cover her flushed cheeks.
"!!!"
Qian Renxue's eyes widened, her face blushing deeply as she scrutinized him from head to toe. Only after confirming that Ye Tian wasn't missing any limbs did she close her eyes with lingering fear.
Jin Yue'er, on the other hand, was utterly stunned, staring fixedly at Ye Tian. She felt her nose grow warm, a hot, metallic-tasting flow surging out.
"Grandpa, I think I'm being afflicted again..."
Jin Yue'er said as she raised her hand to haphazardly wipe away her nosebleed.
Golden Crocodile Douluo's forehead creased with a few dark lines.
"Father, does soaking in this water enhance virility?"
Dugu Xin asked Dugu Bo curiously, mainly because Ye Tian, already exceptionally gifted, had become even more so. What's more, he now had six well-defined abdominal muscles!
"You can give it a try..."
Dugu Bo shot a sidelong glance at his overly imaginative son.
"Uh..."
Dugu Xin looked embarrassed and shook his head repeatedly. "Never mind, I still prefer your potions, hehe."
"Hmph!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly.
But Ye Tian, standing by the edge of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire, seemed to be in a trance. He slowly closed his eyes and remained motionless.
Qian Renxue cracked her eyes open, peeking over with curiosity, unable to hold back her concern. "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, what's wrong with Ye Tian? Is there a problem?"
"I'm not quite sure either. For now, we can only wait and see," Golden Crocodile Doulro shook his head.
Yet, immediately after, his heart began to race, and he couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock. He actually sensed a power on Ye Tian that most Soul Masters only comprehend after surpassing level ninety-five!
As two purple Spirit Rings unfolded beneath Ye Tian's feet, his body began to glow with alternating red and blue lights, flickering incessantly. Moreover, the flickering frequency gradually synchronized with the pill Martial Soul above his head, as if something were aligning...
It was about to burst forth from Ye Tian's body, yet it always felt just a little short.
Whoosh—!
Ye Tian's furrowed brows relaxed as he opened his eyes once more.
He reached out his hand toward Qian Renxue.
His youthful voice carried a faint, captivating magnetism.
"Little Xue, could you please toss my storage soul tool over here?"