By the time they returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, it was already evening.
Entering the valley, Chen Yuan said to Dugu Yan, "Yan Yan, take some time to adjust yourself. Once your body and mind are in peak condition, you can consume the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. I've also expended quite a bit of energy during the journey, so I'll head into the Ice and Fire Spring to cultivate and recover my spirit power."
Dugu Yan nodded with a smile. "Alright, go ahead. I'll review the Breaking Clan's records to see if there are any precautions I need to take when consuming the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng after the Heartbreak Red."
Chen Yuan agreed and then walked toward the Ice and Fire Spring. He removed his upper garment and took off his spatial storage device before jumping into the spring.
For Chen Yuan, who had consumed the Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs, the energy within the Ice and Fire Spring was the most abundant, and he could absorb it without any side effects.
In the spring, Chen Yuan entered a meditative state. The two spirit cores in his dantian—the Dragon Pearl and the Evil God Pearl—worked at full capacity, absorbing and refining the surrounding ice and fire energy, converting it into his own spirit power.
Although these two spirit cores operated 24/7, refining energy, entering the Ice and Fire Spring increased their efficiency severalfold.
Chen Yuan thought to himself, 'Although these two spirit cores were formed through unconventional means—by absorbing the inner cores of exotic beasts rather than being condensed by myself—the benefits they bring me are no less than those of later generations who condensed their own dual spirit cores. At this rate, in just over a month, I'll break through to level 58 spirit power. I won't even need a year—perhaps just half a year—to reach level 60 spirit power.'
In this era, the method of condensing spirit cores hadn't even been developed yet. Only unique powerhouses like Dugu Bo, relying on the special nature of their spirits, had managed to form something akin to spirit cores, such as the Poison Pearl.
In such a time, with the dual spirit cores enhancing him, Chen Yuan's spirit power was skyrocketing like a rocket, unstoppable.
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Soon, the night passed. Chen Yuan, having significantly increased his spirit power, emerged from the Ice and Fire Spring. He put on his clothes, donned his spatial storage device, and walked out.
Before long, he saw Dugu Yan, and beside her was Dugu Bo, who had emerged from seclusion once again.
When Dugu Yan saw Chen Yuan, her face lit up with a smile, and she waved. "Chen Yuan, you're out. I was just about to absorb the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
Dugu Bo, too, spoke in a friendly tone, "You're quite impressive, kid. Four hundred thousand gold spirit coins, just handed over like that, all for a single immortal herb for Yan Yan."
Chen Yuan walked forward calmly and smiled. "Four hundred thousand gold spirit coins is nothing. It's worth it as long as it's useful to Yan Yan. If you're confident it's safe, go ahead and consume the herb now."
Dugu Yan nodded with a smile. She took the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng from the jade box and brought it to her lips. With a gentle bite, she pierced the skin and began to sip the crimson, blood-like sap. She continued until the ginseng was completely drained, and then she ate the shriveled remains without wasting a single bit.
As the herb entered her body, its medicinal power quickly spread, permeating her internal organs, limbs, and every part of her body. In an instant, a red glow enveloped her.
This was the medicinal power of the Heartbreak Red, which had been hidden in her body and hadn't been fully absorbed. Normally, the energies of two immortal herbs would clash within a person.
But the Heartbreak Red and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng complemented each other perfectly.
The medicinal power of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng activated the life essence of the Heartbreak Red, while the life essence of the Heartbreak Red enveloped the medicinal power of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, allowing it to be absorbed more thoroughly and effectively by Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan's innate foundation, her Jade Phosphorus Snake spirit, continuously absorbed the medicinal power of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. As a dragon-type spirit, the Jade Phosphorus Snake's bloodline was gradually awakened, leading to a significant evolution.
Externally, an extremely profound aura began to emanate from Dugu Yan. Several hours later, a phantom of the Jade Phosphorus Snake appeared above her head, becoming clearer and more lifelike.
Soon, the Jade Phosphorus Snake let out a silent roar, and its body underwent a dramatic transformation. Its entire body was covered in scales, and four bulges appeared on its underside. Moments later, the bulges burst open, revealing four dragon claws.
On its head, two bulges formed on either side of its forehead. When these bulges burst, two dragon horns emerged. As these changes took place, the Jade Phosphorus Snake no longer resembled a snake—it had transformed into a majestic dragon soaring through the heavens.
A long, resonant dragon's roar echoed through the valley…
Chen Yuan remained calm, as he had anticipated this outcome. With the medicinal power of the Heartbreak Red and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, it was only natural for the Jade Phosphorus Snake, a dragon-type spirit, to evolve into a dragon. If it hadn't evolved, that would have been the real surprise.
However, Dugu Bo, seeing his granddaughter's spirit evolve from a snake into a dragon, was so moved that he nearly shed tears. This was a monumental event for the entire Jade Phosphorus Snake lineage, even though the lineage now consisted of only him and his granddaughter.
Moments later, the small green dragon above Dugu Yan's head suddenly dove down and merged into her body. Immediately, Dugu Yan's spirit involuntarily manifested.
But this spirit manifestation was different from before. Previously, it had been a human head with a snake's body, exuding a seductive charm. Now, her limbs had transformed into dragon claws, and her entire body was covered in scales, which undoubtedly provided significant defensive capabilities, allowing her to better protect herself in battle.
Two small dragon horns appeared on either side of her forehead, connected by a small crown-like structure, adding an air of majesty to her appearance.
When she opened her eyes, her purple pupils radiated coldness, nobility, and dominance, as if a terrifying being from the heavens was looking down upon the world.
Once Dugu Yan retracted her spirit, she returned to her usual appearance, her face filled with joy and surprise. Seeing Chen Yuan and Dugu Bo, she said happily, "Chen Yuan, Grandpa, my spirit power has increased by six levels, reaching level 58. Moreover, my spirit has evolved. It's no longer the Jade Phosphorus Snake—perhaps it should be called the Jade Phosphorus Dragon now."
"Not only does it provide me with a full range of attribute enhancements—strength, speed, attack, defense, endurance—all of which have doubled, but even without relying on poison, my close-combat abilities have greatly improved."
"Moreover, dragon-type spirits are indeed incredibly powerful. My original five spirit skills—Jade Phosphorus Red Poison, Jade Phosphorus Blue Poison, Jade Phosphorus Purple Poison, Jade Phosphorus Maze, and Jade Phosphorus Heavenly Shield—have all been enhanced by at least 50%. Each of my skills has become much stronger."
After Dugu Yan finished speaking, Dugu Bo sighed, filled with regret. "Yan Yan, if I had known about this dragon evolution earlier, I would have chosen more combat-oriented spirit skills for your first and second spirit rings, rather than these auxiliary skills."
Dugu Yan, however, comforted him. "How could anyone have known? Grandpa, you chose Excitement Poison and Paralysis Poison to help delay the erosion of my body by the toxins."
At this point, Dugu Yan looked at Chen Yuan, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection. "Without Chen Yuan, by the time I reached level 58, not only would I not have evolved into a dragon, but I would have likely succumbed to the poison and died."
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,366
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