Chapter 160: Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum

At this moment, Yang Xiong had two items in front of him, including a Jade Box and a Lead Box.

According to Lin Gong, to be able to absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, the martial soul must evolve again, or equivalently the body's quality must be greatly enhanced again.

Yang Xiong opened the Jade Box; inside was a gigantic chrysanthemum, its hue a splendid purple, each filament of its petals appearing fuzzy and exceedingly cute, the whole flower forming a seamless whole, yet emitting no fragrance. The central pistil rose about half a foot above the petals, and its tip shimmered with a faint golden glow.

This is the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, also Yang Xiong's favorite among all Immortal Herbs.

The Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum is a top-grade Immortal Herb, granting qi flow through the limbs, blood through the eight channels, and the effect of forging a Diamond Indestructible Body.

Among all Immortal Herbs, the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum is the best match for the Body Sect's martial soul.

Previously it was not used because of having taken Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Blazing Fire Apricot Tender; now six years have fully passed since the Ice Fire Tempering Body, so the Immortal Herbs should no longer repel each other.

Yang Xiong did not hesitate, swallowing the pistil of the Sky-Reaching flower directly, then quickly consuming all the petals.

After swallowing all the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum petals, it seemed a special energy rushed swiftly through the whole body, the energy possessing a certain Metal Attribute, rapidly striking every piece of skin and every bone.

Even the meridians seemed impacted, becoming immensely robust.

Under the effect of the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum's medicinal power, the whole body seemed to puff up a bit, the limbs enlarging by a full circle.

Especially the bones; under the Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum's power, all bones seemed to start snapping, golden energy flowing into each bone, even into every strand of marrow.

Compared with the usual pain of Body Tempering, this time taking the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum felt incredibly comfortable throughout the body, as if it had a I Ching marrow‑slicing effect.

After an unknown amount of time, Yang Xiong felt the medicinal effect fully absorbed; he only felt his whole body extremely smooth, his body filled with strength, especially all his meridians, which were completely unblocked by this intake of the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum.

When Yang Xiong summoned his martial soul, his whole body remained blood‑red, but the white demonic patterns that were on his body changed, turning into golden lines.

If it previously appeared somewhat strange, now it looks even more fierce and domineering, especially exuding an extremely overbearing aura.

After Yang Xiong finished absorbing the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, he did not hesitate, directly taking out the Head Soul Bone from the Lead Box.

Originally, according to Yang Xiong's plan, his body had only six soul bone slots, and in the future he would need to absorb at least Hundred‑Thousand‑Year level soul bones, perhaps even higher.

But now, after thinking carefully, Yang Xiong feared he would not encounter so many Hundred‑Thousand‑Year Soul Beasts, so it would be better to absorb the head bone early.

It should be noted that this Eighty‑five‑thousand‑year Blue Silver King Head Soul Bone is already considered a top‑tier soul bone, far stronger than the head soul bone from the Soul Master Competition, even surpassing the Inheritance soul bones of the top three sects.

Moreover, this soul bone is an extremely rare life‑attribute head soul bone, perfectly matching the Body Sect's martial soul.

When Yang Xiong completed the absorption of the head soul bone, he instantly felt his eyes become extraordinarily clear, as if he could see through all things in the world, even the slightest changes could not escape his sight.

Yang Xiong felt that at this moment his spiritual power truly reached Title Douluo level; with this head soul bone, he could definitely withstand the spiritual shock of Hundred‑Thousand‑Year Soul Beasts.

This absorption of the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum and the head soul bone took a full five days, but Yang Xiong felt that in those five days both his body and spiritual power underwent a metamorphosis.

When Yang Xiong followed Lin Gong back to Cloud Mist Mountain, the entire Cloud Mist Mountain had dramatically changed its appearance.

The four great families were stationed at the four directions of Cloud Mist Mountain; the mountain added many structures, especially under Yu Yi Zu's construction, many defensive installations were added.

And Yang Xiong could sense from afar that the Body Sect Academy was unusually prosperous; not only were there many disciples from each family, but many were desperately training their bodies.

When Yang Xiong entered the hall, everyone was unusually astonished.

Yang Wudi appeared a bit awkward: "Sect Leader, you finally returned; I didn't expect you to be gone for three years. It seems your progress over these three years was quite good."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Elders, I have been cultivating outside for these three years, so I've been a burden to you."

Yang Wudi was the first to speak: "It wasn't really hard; these years I've been refining medicines and cultivating. Life on Cloud Mist Mountain is much better than back when we were Po Yi Zu."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Senior Yang, you're being overly formal; since we're all members of the Body Sect, I will consider clearly the families and futures of everyone."

……

The following several people each introduced the situation of their respective families, including the development of their sects.

The entire Body Sect could be described as flourishing; not only were disciples advancing rapidly, but the internal Elders and loyal members also saw certain improvements in strength.

Now Lin Gong and Long Gong have reached Jiu Shi Yi Ji, Yang Wudi Ba Shi Liu Ji, Niu Gao Ba Shi Ba Ji, and Bai He Ba Shi Wu Ji.

The Body Sect Academy, besides the disciples of the four great families, also has a small number of Body Sect martial soul disciples, plus some civilian students recruited from outside; the entire academy exceeds 300 people, and can certainly hold its own in the Advanced Soul Master Academy.

However, the Body Sect Academy differs from other academies; it combines the Junior Soul Master Academy, Zhong Ji Hun Shi Xue Yuan, and the Advanced Soul Master Academy, and all students have been very focused on physical training since childhood.

Several Grand Elders also strongly approved of Yang Xiong's approach to physical cultivation, even somewhat praising it; after all, isn't a child's rapid growth the best thing?

Of course everyone also discussed the sect's livelihood; with strong support from Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Po Yi Zu's medicinal materials now cover the entire Douluo Continent, and even the selling prices have risen considerably.

Since acquiring the Fragrant Silken Immortal Product, Po Yi Zu's medicine refining quality has continually improved, even producing more high‑level medicines, yielding a very lucrative income.

Half of Yu Yi Zu's members, under cooperation with Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, are engaged in construction, while another portion focuses mainly on shaping Cloud Mist Mountain.

After three years of various constructions, Cloud Mist Mountain now resembles a fortress; ordinary people probably cannot even enter the mountain.

Min Clan's advantage is also very evident; not only have Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the area around Cloud Mist Mountain within several hundred li deployed scouts, but they have also rebuilt an entire Xin Xi Wang Luo, so any changes within a few hundred li are reported instantly, like a complete information network.

Long Gong and others focus their efforts on education; the Body Sect Academy appears to have been built very well.

Yang Wudi's nose seemed extremely sensitive, actually detecting the aura on Yang Xiong.

"Sect Leader, I feel that besides the killing aura from Killing City, you also carry some special fragrance, which feels somewhat familiar."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Senior Yang, what is your nose made of, how can it be so sensitive?"

Yang Wudi touched his nose: "Old Goat, I've spent my whole life refining medicines, so I'm only a bit familiar with them."

"Your aura seems somewhat similar to the Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall; could it be that you've eaten the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum these past days?"

Yang Xiong helplessly replied: "My luck's been good lately, and I just happened to eat the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum."

Yang Wudi, upon hearing this, could not waste any more time; he went straight to sit beside Yang Xiong at the center, carefully sniffed Yang Xiong, and a hint of intoxication appeared in his eyes.

"It's that kind of aura, somewhat similar to that perverted freak from the Spirit Hall; luckily you ate the Strange Furry Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, because if it fell into that freak's hands, it would truly be troublesome."

Yang Xiong helplessly smiled: "Isn't it just the Chrysanthemum Douluo? Don't worry, I'll eventually take his life."

……

After a long discussion, Niu Gao, who seemed rather straightforward, said: "Sect Leader, it is said that four years ago Elephant Armor Sect suffered heavy losses and has not yet recovered its vitality. Should our Body Sect strike against Elephant Armor Sect? Perhaps we could preemptively replace their position among the four sects."

Niu Gao is relatively the most straightforward among everyone, also rather reckless, and is at odds with Elephant Armor Sect.

Yang Xiong thought carefully: "Elephant Armor Sect will eventually be destroyed, but I don't want to attract the Spirit Hall's attention. If an opportunity arises, we should strike Elephant Armor Sect quietly."

"Elder Bai He, has Elephant Armor Sect made any moves recently?"

Bai He replied: "Elephant Armor Sect has been very low‑key these years, perhaps because the loss in the Star Dou Great Forest was so severe earlier. However, I recently heard that Hu Yanli has broken through to Soul King, which might be our opportunity."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Given Hu Yanli's talent, it definitely requires a Ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring. I think Elephant Armor Sect probably won't dare go to the Star Dou Great Forest; they'll likely head to Sunset Forest. Conveniently we also need to go to Sunset Forest. Bai He Zhang Lao, please first arrange personnel to set up a perimeter around Sunset Forest; once we get the information we'll handle it then."

Bai He was a bit puzzled: "What are we going to Sunset Forest for?"

Yang Xiong said: "I'm already Liu Shi Ji, and I plan to go to Sunset Forest soon to obtain a Soul Beast. Then the Five Great Elders will set out together, and with my master Sword Douluo, there should be no problem."

Everyone present, hearing Yang Xiong's words, had their mouths twitch: "We're only acquiring the sixth Soul Ring; do we really need to mobilize so many people?"

Yang Xiong shook his head: "My sixth Soul Ring is more troublesome; it requires a truly top-tier Soul Beast. If we don't have enough people, it can easily run away."

"Arrange all your household matters, we will set out in three days. However, this time we must be cautious; no one may know our movements."

Although the others were a bit puzzled, they all nodded in agreement; after all, Yang Xiong is the Sect Leader and bestows certain favors on everyone.

Even having emerged from Killing City this time made everyone somewhat admire him, for in the past hundred years only Bibidong and Tang Hao have managed to leave Killing City, showing that Yang Xiong's combat talent is not inferior to theirs.

After everyone finished communicating, Yang Xiong was directly taken by Yang Wudi to the Lian Yao Fang.

Before Yang Xiong could react, Yang Wudi immediately extracted a drop of his blood.

Yang Wudi, looking at the drop of Yang Xiong's blood with a surprised face, said: "Sect Leader, I see this drop of blood is unusual; your bodily quality is stronger than I imagined, your this."

Yang Wudi is a rare person proficient in pharmacology and toxicology, and even knowledgeable about Immortal Herb, so he is naturally very interested in Yang Xiong, who has taken the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

Especially since Yang Xiong is also very familiar with pharmacology, the two often discuss Immortal Herb and various pharmacological knowledge together.

Yang Xiong took out the Inner Core of the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Snake: "Senior Yang, you said, if a top-quality Fire Attribute Soul Beast ingests this Inner Core, could it possibly break through to the 10,000-year level?"

Yang Wudi, looking at this Inner Core with unusual delight, could not put it down: "What kind of Inner Core is this? I didn't expect such an Inner Core to still exist in this world. Seeing its positive energy is of top-tier Fire Attribute, it might even be usable as a Soul Ring."

After some research, and especially since Yang Wudi even produced two poisonous snakes, unfortunately those snakes, upon sensing the Inner Core's energy from afar, trembled slightly.

Yang Wudi studied carefully for a while before speaking: "If it is a Fire Attribute Soul Beast, ingesting the Inner Core can indeed greatly boost its strength, even cause metamorphosis; the only drawback is the Inner Core's energy is too strong—perhaps only the most elite Soul Beasts can handle it, and it might even break through their own bloodline limits."

Yang Xiong finally breathed a sigh of relief; no matter what, even if Sunset Forest does not have a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast, there will still be a way for him to obtain a, 000-Year Soul Ring.

(End of Chapter)