Chapter 27: Super Blue!

Yu Tianyun, after obtaining the consent of the two, walked to the side of the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye, standing at the convergence of the two extreme energies; there is a large pink flower here, the Fragrant Silken Immortal Herb, which is a universal antidote that can neutralize all toxins. It cannot itself cure poison, but it can counteract poison. At this moment, Yu Tianyun stands within the pink light dome emitted by the Fragrant Silken Immortal Herb, which defines the range where he can counteract poison. This pink radiance is invisible beyond the dome.

At this time, Yu Tianyun looks left and right inside the dome, his gaze locking on a white octagonal‑shaped large flower and a wholly fiery red cabbage; these two are Octagonal Xuanbing Grass and Fiery Apricot Delicate Shrub.

Yu Tianyun fully activates his soul power, his body surrounded by dazzling lightning, then lights up the First Soul Ring and the Third Soul Ring, raising his defense to its peak; the lightning on his body becomes denser, like wearing armor forged from thunder.

He pulls a metal dagger from the Storage Soul Conduit, steps like the wind, and swiftly reaches the Octagonal Xuanbing Grass. Even though two great soul skills protect his body, it still trembles constantly, because he is bearing the assault of extreme cold.

Without any hesitation, Yu Tianyun flashes the dagger, simultaneously kicking powerfully with both legs and retreating rapidly; in the blink of an eye he is ten meters away. At that moment the white octagonal flower falls, lands on the ground, and instantly coats the surrounding herbs with a layer of white frost.

After cutting the Octagonal Xuanbing Grass, Yu Tianyun does not pick it up, nor dare to, but dashes toward the opposite side of the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye, this time targeting the Fiery Apricot Delicate Shrub.

During the sprint he takes a jade pair of scissors from the Storage Soul Conduit, reaches the red cabbage, and a rolling wave of heat hits him as if immersed in scorching lava. Yu Tianyun does not hesitate, thrusts both hands forward, then clamps in the middle; a "crack!" is heard, and he again darts ten meters away. When the cabbage falls, a scorching airflow distorts his vision, the jade scissors melt point by point, Yu Tianyun quickly throws them away; his palms and fingers are already raw and bleeding.

Both immortal herbs have been plucked; suppressing his discomfort, Yu Tianyun returns to the Fragrant Silken Immortal Herb, using its universal antidote ability to suppress the cold and fire toxins invading his body. Yet his body still reacts inevitably; his qi and blood surge, cold and heat alternate explosively, his complexion shifts between blue and red.

Yu Tianyun does not dare delay; the Second Soul Ring lights up, he unleashes two Thunder Dragon Claws, each grasping an immortal herb, then brings the herbs back to his front. After five years of cultivation, Yu Tianyun can now freely control Thunder Dragon Claw to perform various actions.

At this moment the two herbs meet; the previous extreme cold and heat instantly dissipate. A faint red glow appears on the white Octagonal Xuanbing Grass, while the crimson Fiery Apricot Delicate Shrub is shrouded in a faint white mist.

Yu Tianyun knows this state lasts only ten breaths; after ten breaths the herbs' effects will disappear.

Without hesitation he immediately stuffs both herbs into his mouth; before he can chew, the herbs turn into fluid, flowing down his throat into his abdomen, like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit—before tasting much, already in his belly, feeling somewhat sweet.

Thinking this, he swiftly throws the Storage Soul Conduit at his wrist onto the ground. The moment it hits, the medicine takes effect; Yu Tianyun's body trembles, a layer of icy blue appears, in an instant he looks like a blue sprite, then turns red, like a boiled shrimp. During this red‑blue alternation his body and spirit endure massive torment. Under the clash of the two extreme auras, Yu Tianyun lets out a pig‑like scream, hurriedly runs toward the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye, turns his head to Duguyan, lips trembling, saying: "Sister Duguyan, don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Then he closes his eyes, with a "splash" sound, the whole body jumps into the spring, and in an instant fully sinks into the water.

Duguyan, as if gone mad, immediately tries to chase after him. From Yu Tianyun's skin‑color change and that scream she can imagine how intense his pain is. Yu Tianyun did this to save her, risking his life! Dugubo hurriedly restrains his granddaughter's impulsive action, also moved by Yu Tianyun's deed; such a devoted son‑in‑law, Dugubo intends to settle down with this grandson‑in‑law.

Finally he persuades Duguyan: "Yanyan, don't go, that spring is extremely dangerous, even I dare not touch it; if you go you'll die. If Yu Tianyun is here, he certainly wouldn't want to see you like this, and since he dared to jump, he must be confident he can emerge alive. If you stay here too long it will affect your body; let's go out and wait, and check back later."

At this point Duguyan gives up struggling, tears continuously flow, and she shouts at the spring: "Tianyun you must come out alive; as long as you come out alive, I'm willing to become a …!" Then, looking back at the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye, she reluctantly follows Dugubo out of the valley.

At this moment Yu Tianyun, having entered the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye, does not hear Duguyan's shout, because the sensations from the two herbs have already cut off all external perception.

As soon as Yu Tianyun sinks into the spring, the piercing cold and scorching heat instantly intertwine, forming a violent energy that assaults his body. The force is extremely powerful and swift; Yu Tianyun has no time to react, only sees darkness and is knocked unconscious.

In the coma his body instinctively absorbs the ice‑fire energy in the spring. Simultaneously, two mysterious and powerful dragon qi flow along the ice‑fire energy, uncontrollably surging into his body. The dragon qi collides wildly within his unconscious form, making his body tremble, meridians swell, bones emit strained sounds.

Unknown how long passes; perhaps Yu Tianyun's stubborn will acts, or his body's potential is awakened; he begins to show signs of revival despite the extreme danger.

Finally Yu Tianyun slowly opens his eyes, consciousness gradually returns.

He finds himself amid the rampage of ice‑fire and dragon qi, in immense pain, but now he is awake, and with steadfast belief he strives to guide these raging forces.

He bites his teeth, desperately guides the three forces circulating within his body, seeking a balance point. Each attempt brings searing pain, yet he never thinks of giving up.

Unknown how long passes; after countless failures and attempts Yu Tianyun's body gradually adapts to the shock. The ice‑fire power and dragon qi, in their frantic collision inside him, begin to show a hint of fusion.

As the fusion proceeds, Yu Tianyun's body seems like a massive furnace, constantly hammered and reshaped. His bones become sturdier, meridians widen to astonishing degrees, every inch of skin emits a strange glow.

Suddenly his body undergoes a strange change. His skin gradually reveals a layer of fine blue‑purple scales, shimmering with cold light, as if carved from solid ice. The scales start from his face and spread over his whole body, as if donning a dragon‑scale armor.

His fingers become longer, nails sharp like hooks, gleaming metallically. A pair of huge bone wings slowly extend from his back, covered with a layer of transparent ice crystals, appearing both tough and splendid. The wing edges flicker with ghostly blue flames, as if from the abyssal netherfire. Behind him, a thick, powerful tail silently grows. The tail tip is sharp like a spike, chillingly sharp, and a gentle swing generates a strong wind, as if it could shatter boulders.

His hair grows longer and stands upright, taking on an icy blue hue, with currents of electricity threading between strands. Small dragon horns sprout on his forehead, crystal clear, like carved crystal. His eyes become vertical pupils, with mysterious light flashing in the pupils; one eye is as cold as an ice soul, the other burns like flame. (Dragon‑Transformation version Super Saiyan Blue)

At this point Yu Tianyun has fully Dragon‑Transformed, exuding a heart‑pounding aura. Thunder swirls around his body, interwoven with the extreme cold and heat, forming a unique aura. He resembles an ancient dragon god, majestic and inviolable.

(End of chapter)