Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 89 What are you looking at? I'm a flower with an owner!

Spirit Sea Realm!
Tang Wuling slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, a fleeting golden light flashing in her eyes, as her consciousness gradually returned to reality.

Under the tempering of the illusion, she actually broke through to the Spirit Sea Realm in one fell swoop.

However, this joy lasted only a moment before alertness replaced the happiness of the breakthrough.

She quickly looked around, only to find that the boy in blue had disappeared.

Moreover, the two of them had moved from the edge of the valley to the lake in the middle of the valley.

"elder brother!"

Suddenly, Tang Wuling thought of something, and abruptly raised her head. The girl's clear voice echoed in the valley.

Since entering this place, she has not seen Jiang Yi again, and coupled with the attack she suffered earlier, she couldn't help but be anxious.

On the other side, Xie Xie, who had just woken up, also began searching in the valley.

He's fine, you don't need to worry!

Just then, a somewhat languid voice suddenly rang in Tang Wuling's ears.

Tang Wuling suddenly raised her head, followed the sound, and her gaze locked onto a very conspicuous fiery red flower not far away.

At this moment, the strange flower was twisting its thick stem in a very human-like way, and its huge flower was tilted slightly, as if it were "looking" at them.

"You...what are you?"

Tang Wuling was slightly taken aback by this bizarre scene.

What is this thing? How can a flower move? Has some magical herb come to life?

"What are you looking at? I'm already an owner's flower."

The large red flower actually spoke human language, seemingly very dissatisfied with Tang Wuling's gaze. Its petals opened and closed, uttering clear human words.

"Look again, look again! I'm a flower with an owner now, there's none for you!"

"A 100,000-year-old soul beast? No, it's a ferocious beast!"

Xie Xie's eyes widened, then he seemed to realize something and gasped.

This fiery apricot blossom is definitely over 100,000 years old, close to 200,000 years old. I never expected it to be a soul beast.

Congratulations! You got it right! But there's no prize!

Liehuo Xingjiaoshu seemed to enjoy the two's shock, laughing so hard that her flame-like petals trembled.

These two seemed to be there for training at the Yin-Yang Well, unlike their master, who showed no surprise at all upon seeing them.

"Where's my brother?"

Tang Wuling ignored its teasing and focused her gaze on Liehuo Xingjiaoshu, asking in a deep voice.

She had calmed down by then, but without definite news, she still couldn't let go of her worries.

"He's fusing souls over there, and he's at a crucial point. Don't disturb him."

With a single petal, Liehuo Xingjiao lazily pointed to the purple cocoon of light in the distance, then curiously looked at Tang Wuling.

"Brother? You're Master's sister?"

These two don't look alike at all!

"Soul fusion? I'm glad my brother is alright."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wuling's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally felt half relieved.

She had just seen the light cocoon, but it wasn't very noticeable in this colorful botanical paradise.

"Owner?"

Xie Xie, however, keenly noticed this form of address and raised an eyebrow. This ferocious beast actually called Jiang Yi "master"?

What did Jiang Yi do this time that made the ferocious beast willingly recognize him as its master?
While the two were lost in their own thoughts, Liehuo Xingjiaoshu spoke up again.

"You have just passed through Xiao Wang's illusion. According to the rules, you can choose any two immortal herbs that are no more than ten thousand years old in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and you also have one chance to challenge an immortal herb that is one hundred thousand years old..."

"If you successfully challenge a 100,000-year-old immortal herb, you'll gain its followers!"

Liehuo Xingjiao said with a hint of seduction, looking at the two of them with great interest.

This is how they have treated visitors for ten thousand years.

However, most people find it difficult to obtain even a ten-thousand-year-old immortal herb, and it is almost impossible for a one-hundred-thousand-year-old immortal herb to recognize its master.

But as a companion to its master, shouldn't it have something special about it?
"A challenge? A 100,000-year-old immortal herb?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wuling immediately understood; it seemed her brother had successfully completed the challenge. Xie Xie glanced at the purple cocoon of light in the distance; the aura emanating from it was clearly different from that of the Fiery Apricot Blossom.

"Tell me your choices?"

Liehuo Xingjiao yawned and asked lazily.

Her petals unfurled, and countless red light spots drifted out, landing precisely on the suitable spiritual herbs.

The brighter the light spot, the older the herb is; there are dozens of herbs that are around 10,000 years old.

"Um!"

Tang Wuling and the other woman exchanged a glance and began to walk around the area, selecting their favorite spiritual herbs.

The two had browsed the Tang Clan's illustrated guide to immortal herbs beforehand, and were familiar with the effects of these herbs.

About fifteen minutes later, Tang Wuling and Xie Xie returned each with two immortal herbs.

In Tang Wuling's hands she held a golden chrysanthemum and a white orchid, which were the ancient Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum and the Eight-Petaled Fairy Orchid.

The former can strengthen her physical body, while the latter can increase the speed of soul power cultivation.

Among Class Zero, her innate soul power was the weakest, and her cultivation speed was the slowest. In the past three years, even Xu Xiaoyan's soul power has surpassed hers.

Xie Xie chose a nine-grade purple fungus that had lasted for ten thousand years and a ten-thousand-year-old dewdrop that had been waiting for him.

According to Teacher Wu's guidance, his innate martial soul actually failed to evolve due to insufficient source energy, and instead split into two slightly weaker martial souls.

The Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma can perfectly replenish a Soul Master's essence. It is said that the master from 20,000 years ago took this substance and completed his Martial Soul transformation.

The "longing for autumn dew" can enhance his mental strength, improve his comprehension, and increase his reaction speed and agility in battle.

"Have you chosen your target yet? Don't choose me! I'm already taken."

Liehuo Xingjiao urged, adding a final remark to express her loyalty to her master.

"Senior, let me go first!"

Xie Xie took a deep breath and stepped forward first.

With Jiang Yi absent, he naturally had to take responsibility; he couldn't let Tang Wuling, a girl, shoulder the burden.

Xie Xie's gaze swept over the dozen or so marked 100,000-year-old immortal herbs, and he finally chose a large golden chrysanthemum.

It is a rare and precious chrysanthemum, 100,000 years old!
"Defeat its avatar. If you fail, it means you've lost your chance to subdue it."

As Liehuo Xingjiao explained, she waved her vines, and the vegetation in front of her parted, revealing the true appearance of the 100,000-year-old Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

"Yes! Thank you, senior!"

Xie Xie adjusted his breathing, the Light and Dark Dragon Daggers quietly appeared in his hand, and he walked with firm steps toward the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

hum!
The moment he stepped into the designated area, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum suddenly shot out a golden light, which instantly transformed into a golden figure.

The opponent showed no mercy, unleashing a palm strike that sent countless golden rays pouring down like a torrential rain.

Ding!Ding!Ding!
Xie Xie struggled to wield his two daggers amidst the golden rain of flowers, but his figure was forced to retreat step by step.

In the midst of the intense attack, he was caught off guard and struck in the abdomen by a golden light, sending him flying backward and crashing to the ground.

The golden figure glanced indifferently at Xie Xie lying on the ground, then turned around without hesitation and transformed back into golden light, merging back into its original form.

"Challenge failed!"

Lie Huoxing's voice was calm and composed; this outcome was exactly what she had expected.

Even if this Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum did not develop a complete consciousness, it would still be far beyond the capabilities of a three-ring Soul Master to contend with, relying solely on instinct.

"Xie Xie, are you alright?!"

Tang Wuling hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes.

This challenge was far more difficult than I imagined. The opponent didn't suppress his cultivation at all. How did my brother succeed?
"No...it's okay!"

Xie Xie stood up with a grimace, not forgetting to give Tang Wuling some instructions.

"Wu Ling, be careful. It's best to choose one with an element that counters yours."

hiss!
Then, Xie Xie clutched his abdomen and gasped, the spot where he had been hit still throbbing with pain.

Having witnessed the terrifying power of the 100,000-year-old Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, he admired Jiang Yi even more.

There are no other soul beasts here. The soul spirit that Jiang Yi fused with was most likely a 100,000-year-old immortal herb. I wonder how he passed the challenge...

(End of this chapter)