Chapter 98

The valley isn't very large, yet it is filled with all kinds of plants; as far as the eye can see, the colors are countless. Various beautiful flowers vie for brilliance, and the vegetation bears abundant fruit. Many of the plants even emit treasure lights of varying intensity, and just by looking you can tell they are extraordinary.

What's most shocking is that amid the plants' guard, there lies a distinctly strange lake.

"This… this truly is a treasure land! Such a rich life aura and primordial earth energy; this aura… even the core circle of the Extreme North or the great perilous region of the Star Dou Great Forest has never possessed… To think such a treasure land still exists in the world, it's truly astonishing…"

The Ice Emperor's surprised yet excited voice echoed in the ears, while the Snow Emperor scanned left and right before finally lingering around the rim of the ice‑fire dual‑colored lake.

"This lake… such strange energy, for it to transform to this degree seems inseparable from it…"

Compared to the Ice Emperor, the Snow Emperor is noticeably calmer, yet excitement still shines in her eyes.

No one can refuse such a treasure land; even the strongest contemporary Limit Douluo would be stunned, and according to Shu Yan, this place seems inseparably linked to the Seven Gods of ten thousand years ago.

Thinking of this, a tremor also flickered in the Snow Emperor's eyes.

Shu Yan looked around; everything in sight was a myriad of plants, and because the life aura here is overly dense, many have even evolved into plant‑type soul beasts.

Sensing the outsiders' arrival, many awakened plant soul‑beasts turned their attention here, specks of light constantly flashing within view, colors flooding the eyes; none of the plant soul‑beasts had a cultivation below ten thousand years, many were at least fifty thousand years, and even stronger auras were not scarce…

After a brief shock, the four continued their descent and soon arrived near the spring below.

Before the four now stands a huge pale‑pink flower, leafless, its stem nearly a zhang long, the blossom enormous, over three feet in diameter; each petal looks crystal‑clear like crystal, the pale‑pink bloom sways gently with the mist, and most striking is that this pale‑pink giant flower grows on the bank where red and white springs meet, which is why everyone's eyes were drawn to it at first glance.

Within a ten‑zhang radius of this pale‑pink giant flower, the ground is almost barren of any other plants, a completely bare patch.

"Hundred‑thousand‑year Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb, this fellow is an antidote to a hundred poisons; its fragrance revitalizes the mind, uplifts the spirit, and neutralizes all toxins—that's why it can thrive here."

Shu Yan gently inhaled the scent from the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb, instantly feeling a clear clarity, his internal soul power seemed to settle, an indescribable smoothness spread through his whole body, and even his control over his own soul power appeared instantly more refined.

Beside him, Xu Jiujiu also wore a relaxed, contented expression; the Snow Emperor and Ice Emperor breathed the enchanting fragrance, their demeanors also seemed considerably more pleasant.

Just as the four continued to survey their surroundings, the giant pink petal of the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb before them suddenly flickered with red specks; the next moment, an invisible pink halo spread, and a clear, gentle female voice suddenly sounded in their ears:

"Alas— it's been many years since any human set foot here; I never expected an exception today, and you even know the names and abilities of the people!"

As it spoke, the massive body of the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb seemed delighted and gently swayed, then a somewhat lazy voice continued:

"That sleep was so comfortable—makes me not want to wake up…"

"Alas, that's not right—I still have to introduce this place to you, almost forgot."

"I am the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb; you may call me Yoyo, and this place is the Ice‑Fire Dual Apparatus Eye, one of the three great treasure lands of the human world—hehe… It's been many years since any human came, I'm almost bored to death; you four, chat with me, okay? Countless precious celestial herbs have grown here; the more you talk with me, perhaps I'll bestow some blessings upon you." Shu Yan let out a light laugh, then stepped forward slowly; before the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb could react, he directly pinched its pale‑pink petal, ice crystals solidified, and Shu Yan's voice, tinged with a clear smile, rang out clearly:

"Fine, then, why not all come with me? That way, on the road to the Yellow Springs, you won't be lonely…"

The moment Shu Yan's voice fell, the Snow Emperor suddenly stepped forward.

【5】 Immediately, a terrifying soul power that seemed capable of crushing the heavens swept every corner around the Ice‑Fire Dual Apparatus Eye; countless plant‑type soul beasts shivered and curled up, snowflakes drifted down, the hundred‑thousand‑year celestial herbs that had already attained sentient intelligence were startled awake, but against the Snow Emperor, whose strength had broken the seven‑hundred‑thousand‑year mark, these hundred‑thousand‑year herbs—though they possessed realms, they lacked combat experience—were no match; under such pressure they were already cowed before a fight, unable even to muster thoughts of resistance.

Instantly, a terrifying soul power that seemed capable of crushing the heavens immediately swept over every corner around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye; countless plant-type soul beasts shivered and curled up, snowflakes slowly drifted down, and the hundred-thousand-year immortal herbs that had already gained spiritual intelligence were all startled awake, but facing the Snow Emperor whose strength had broken through seven hundred thousand years, this group of hundred-thousand-year immortal herbs that possessed only cultivation realms but lacked any combat experience were no match; in the face of such pressure, they had already been frightened even before battle, unable even to muster the thought of resistance.

"You… what are you trying to do…"

The Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb, now trembling, asked, its previously gentle voice now tinged with fear; it sensed the Snow Emperor's aura of a peerless ferocious beast, a terrifying power capable of easily suppressing the combined battle strength of all the hundred‑thousand‑year celestial herbs that had already gained consciousness.

The Ice Emperor's aura no longer concealed; the two auras merged, the ultimate ice spreading all around. The awakened hundred‑thousand‑year Fiery Apricot and Rooster‑Crown Phoenix Sunflower trembled; though they are ultimate fire, their realms are far lower. Facing the Ice Snow Dual Emperors, they are completely suppressed, their own aura withered to the extreme, evoking a middle‑schooler's déjà vu of being caught reading extracurricular material in class.

As for the hundred‑thousand‑year Octagonal Dark Ice Herb, it has no words to describe its plight; also an ultimate ice, as long as the pure Ice‑Snow monarch Snow Emperor is present, it has already felt a sense of submission and dares not rebel…

The other hundred‑thousand‑year celestial herbs also bowed their heads, daring not to utter a sound, fearing they might be "crushed by a fiery hand" in the next instant…

"You can't do this; he won't let you go, and when the time comes…"

Before the Fragrant Elegant Celestial Herb could finish its terrified words, the Ice Emperor slapped it back into its original form, and its voice vanished completely.

"Pah!"

"This lady talks more than I do, it's annoying; I'll have her be quiet…"

The Ice Emperor said disdainfully, then continued: "Shu Yan, these guys are a bunch of waste, no threat at all. From now on you handle it; the Ice Emperor and Xue Er will back you up, do whatever you want…"

Shu Yan's gaze swept over one hundred‑thousand‑year celestial herb after another, then he chuckled softly:

"You know, I've always advocated thriftiness; after a meal I'll voluntarily pack leftovers. As for them… naturally they must be used to the fullest…"

"Jie jie jie…"

The Snow Emperor's three ladies glanced at each other, feeling that Shu Yan's final burst of laughter seemed a bit uncharacteristically unkind? An illusion, or…? …

(End of Chapter)