Chapter 40: Celestial Herb Segment

Whoosh!

A sharp wind‑cutting sound rang out, and Yu Yuanzhen, like a phantom, appeared before Yu Tianyun, then immediately, without hesitation, extended his right hand and firmly pressed it onto his shoulder.

In an instant, the vast and powerful soul power surged like a raging tide, wildly flooding Yu Tianyun's body, roving inside to probe and completely suppress the soul power within him.

However, as the probing deepened, Yu Yuanzhen's expression grew increasingly surprised.

Beside them, Yu Xiaofeng, seeing his father's look, was instantly anguished and shouted angrily: "Tianyun, you're foolish! How could you, for a fleeting cultivation speed, personally ruin your own future! You wayward son, look, I'll beat you to death!"

Having said that, Yu Xiaofeng rolled up his sleeve, poised to give Yu Tianyun a "father‑like mountain" beating.

But what he never expected was that Yu Yuanzhen struck him first with a "father‑like mountain".

Yu Yuanzhen swung his large hand, and the defenseless Yu Xiaofeng flew backward like a kite with its line cut, landing ten‑plus meters away.

Yu Xiaofeng stared blankly, utterly clueless why Yu Yuanzhen attacked him, and couldn't help asking: "Father—"

His words were cut off brutally by Yu Yuanzhen:

"Xiaofeng, when will you ever temper that impatient temper? Did I ever say Tianyun was practicing a demonic cultivation method? Tianyun's foundation is as solid as a rock, his life force is vigorous, his soul power shows no hint of falseness—how could there be any trace of demonic cultivation?"

Hearing this, Yu Xiaofeng's tightly knit brows gradually relaxed, and he looked toward Yu Tianyun with a hint of awkwardness, saying:

"Tianyun, dad's voice was a bit loud just now, so tell me, how exactly did you manage all this?"

Yu Yuanzhen also looked at Yu Tianyun with curiosity, his expression clearly mirroring Xiaofeng's.

No wonder Xiaofeng reacted that way; Yu Tianyun's cultivation speed is absurdly fast, truly abnormal! In just three months he jumped six levels of soul power; even adding a ten‑thousand‑year Soul Ring could at most grant him three levels, so where did the remaining three levels come from? One level per month? There must be something wrong!

Yu Tianyun simply explained: "A month ago I cultivated to level 40, then took three pieces of celestial herb. With the aid of the Poison Douluo Crown, I hunted down a twenty‑thousand‑year Thunder Beast and directly broke through to level 44, and within another month I cultivated to level 45!"

After speaking, Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaofeng nodded slightly, finding this explanation somewhat reasonable.

But how exactly could Yu Tianyun absorb a twenty‑thousand‑year soul beast? Was it truly because of those three celestial herbs he mentioned? The two stared at him, full of doubt.

Before the two could continue questioning, Yu Tianyun added:

"It's precisely because I ingested those three celestial medicinal herbs that my body's resilience and spirit power were greatly enhanced, allowing me to successfully absorb the twenty‑thousand‑year Soul Ring."

"And the value of those celestial herbs is by no means inferior to a hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Ring or soul bone; they can seize heaven‑and‑earth's providence, improve a Soul Master's physical aptitude, and even trigger martial soul evolution!"

Hearing that the herbs' worth could match a hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Ring or soul bone, Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaofeng showed expressions of shock identical to Yu Tianyun's.

Yu Xiaofeng couldn't help asking: "Are those herbs really that powerful?"

Yu Tianyun knew that, no matter how he explained, they would find it hard to believe such potent herbs existed; the entrenched belief among Soul Masters is that only hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Rings and soul bones are the most precious treasures. So Yu Tianyun stopped elaborating, pulled out the herb catalogue given by Yang Wudi, turned to the page on the celestial herbs, and handed it to the two. Yu Yuanzhen took the catalogue, moved to the side, and examined it carefully together with Yu Xiaofeng.

While the two were looking, Yu Tianyun briefly recounted his three‑month experience: "Two months ago I reached the Breaking Clan, asked Yang Wudi if there were any herbs that could provide dragon qi, and he gave me this booklet. At the Heaven Dou Royal Academy I met Duguyan, who helped the Poison Douluo detoxify and gave me celestial herbs in exchange for a Soul Ring."

Thus, my granddaughter‑in‑law took the Lovesickness Red and directly boosted ten levels of soul power! Her martial soul even evolved!" Yu Yuanzhen couldn't help exclaiming with great emotion.

Yu Tianyun told the two about the gains Duguyan obtained; although such matters are extremely private for Soul Masters, he has confirmed his relationship with Duguyan, so they're not outsiders, and sharing this could even draw Grandfather's attention.

Yu Tianyun continued: "Grandfather, dad, I know this sounds unbelievable, but it's the truth. This time I also brought back some celestial herbs for you, as well as some top‑grade herbs just below the celestial herbs, which can be bestowed upon the Soul Douluo elders and outstanding juniors of the sect."

"As for the actual effect, Grandfather, you'll know once you try it yourself. I reckon that if you take one celestial herb, you have a great chance to break through to level 97, and with the herb's improvement of your aptitude, reaching level 99 later isn't impossible."

"Dad, you're only in your fifties now; after taking the celestial herb, your cultivation speed will surely surge, allowing you to break through to Title Douluo sooner, and becoming a Super Douluo is just around the corner!"

"And Grandfather Two, he's been stuck at level 89 for many years and is quite old; the herb's effect may not be that pronounced, perhaps only helping him reach level 90, making Super Douluo unlikely. Therefore I prepared for him top‑grade herbs just below the celestial herbs, enough to push him to Title Douluo. The other Soul Douluo elders also receive top‑grade herbs, sufficient for them all to have hope of breaking through to Title Douluo."

Having said that, Yu Tianyun pulled nine boxes of varying material from the Storage Soul Conduit and handed one to Yu Yuanzhen, saying:

"Grandfather, the herb inside is nine‑grade dragon fungus, especially suitable for Soul Masters with a dragon martial soul; after consumption it grants a divine effect of rebirth and strengthening the foundation, and if the user possesses a dragon martial soul, it further enhances the Master's understanding of his own martial soul."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen's eyes lit up; he knows well that after becoming a Super Douluo, breaking through isn't just about accumulating soul power—deep comprehension of the martial soul is also crucial.

He quickly nodded: "This herb truly suits me; if it is indeed that miraculous, I will certainly break through!"

Yu Tianyun gave the nine‑grade dragon fungus to Yu Yuanzhen, then handed a box containing the Strange Heaven‑piercing Chrysanthemum and the Narcissus Jade Muscle‑bone to Yu Xiaofeng, saying: "Dad, the two herbs inside are the Strange Heaven‑piercing Chrysanthemum and the Narcissus Jade Muscle‑bone; I prepared them especially for you and Mom. The Chrysanthemum, when eaten, channels qi through the limbs, opens the eight vessels, forging an indestructible body, while the Narcissus Jade Muscle‑bone moistens tendons, nourishes bones, and opens the seven meridians and eight vessels."

However, Yu Xiaofeng didn't take them immediately, but said:

"Tianyun, I'll pass on that. I can take the Narcissus Jade Muscle‑bone back to your mom, but give the Strange Heaven‑piercing Chrysanthemum to Tianheng; what do you think?"

Yu Yuanzhen, as the sect leader, places his own power's enhancement as top priority, so he did not decline the herbs Yu Tianyun offered.

But Yu Xiaofeng doesn't bear such heavy responsibility or pressure, so when good items appear, his first thought is still his wife and son.

Yu Tianyun laughed: "Dad, don't worry. Big brother took it long ago; he's already gained three and a half levels of soul power! His thunder‑electric attribute has also strengthened considerably!"

Hearing Yu Tianyun's words, Yu Xiaofeng finally took the box of herbs, saying, "In that case, I'll accept it."

Finally Yu Tianyun added: "Grandfather, dad, that Ice‑Fire Dual‑Element Eye contains abundant dragon qi; since it can make me Complete Dragon Transformation, training there would be greatly beneficial for you as well. Moreover, Grandfather Dugubo also agrees that you, dad, and mom can go there to cultivate."

Yu Yuanzhen's eyes brightened; having heard Yu Tianyun's description, he knew the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Element Eye truly is a cultivation haven for a dragon martial soul holder. He nodded and laughed: "Haha, fine. In a while I'll prepare some gifts and visit the in‑laws. But since you're already Complete Dragon Transformation, perhaps you can reap something there!"

(End of Chapter)