Chapter 65: The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

[Successfully devoured Snow Rabbit, obtained additional skill: "Ice Attribute Resistance."]

[Successfully devoured Snow Rabbit, "Ice Attribute Resistance" upgraded to "Low-Level Ice Attribute Immunity."]

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After devouring twenty-nine Snow Rabbits, Fang Chang finally nodded in satisfaction and stopped his relentless hunt. At long last, he had acquired the coveted skill—"Low-Level Ice Attribute Immunity."

Low-Level Ice Attribute Immunity: Grants immunity to most ice-based attacks and allows survival in extremely low temperatures.

Perfect!

With this, Fang Chang had completed all the necessary preparations to enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

His gaze turned to the very center of the Sunset Forest, where a hill stood approximately five hundred meters tall.

The frigid cold and scorching heat permeating the forest originated from that very location, continuously radiating outward.

Atop the valley, thick white mist formed as the clashing hot and cold air currents collided, completely veiling the summit in a sea of shifting clouds. From below, it appeared as though an ocean of vapor shrouded the valley.

But Fang Chang knew he couldn't rush in just yet. He had to wait. One more night.

During the daytime, his "Stealth" skill would be completely ineffective on the exposed, barren cliff face. If someone spotted him now, it could cause unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, this place was the secluded dwelling of the infamous Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo. No one knew whether he was still inside, so Fang Chang had no choice but to tread cautiously.

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As time crawled by, Fang Chang felt like a student who had finished his test too early, waiting for the bell to ring so he could hand it in. He remained at the base of the valley, occasionally glancing at the gradually sinking sun.

Finally, as the sky turned from blue to orange, then darker and darker, Fang Chang dashed up the mountain wall the moment the sun fully set.

Activating "Stealth" instantly, he blended into the rocky surface. His eight sharp spider legs—excluding the two shield-like ones—pierced into the mountain wall, pulling him steadily upward.

His razor-sharp limbs, now enhanced from his recent evolution, easily sliced through the rock face. While they might not be sharp enough to cut through steel, scaling a mere cliffside was effortless.

The higher he climbed, the denser the conflicting hot and cold air became. His body was battered by waves of extreme heat and freezing cold in rapid succession.

Fortunately, thanks to his dual immunity to ice and fire, he wasn't suffering too much.

Upon reaching the summit, Fang Chang peered cautiously downward.

Despite the thick fog obscuring much of his view, he could still roughly discern the valley below.

The entire valley resembled an inverted cone, with the upper slopes steeper and the lower ones more gradual—it reminded him of a wine glass from his previous life.

At the relatively flat bottom, about two-thirds of the valley was occupied by what appeared to be a "hot spring."

Calling it a hot spring wasn't entirely accurate, though.

The pool was perfectly divided into two halves—one red, one white.

The red half constantly boiled with bubbling hot water, sending waves of scorching heat skyward.

The white half emitted an intense chill—though the temperature was well below freezing, the water did not solidify into ice.

Strangely, no barrier separated the two sides, yet they refused to mix, each confined strictly to its own half.

Surrounding the mystical pool, within the valley's remaining land, were numerous glowing herbs and mystical plants, their rich fragrance saturating the air.

After observing for a while and confirming there was no immediate danger, Fang Chang began his descent, creeping carefully toward the valley floor.

As he got closer, the scale of the valley became clearer.

What once seemed like a tiny hot spring from above now stretched out vastly.

Not far from his intended landing spot, roughly two hundred meters away, stood a simple thatched hut.

Fang Chang's heart tightened.

That must be Dugu Bo's residence.

Apart from this hut, there was no other sign of human habitation in the valley.

He crept to within ten meters of the hut, hiding behind a large black stone, carefully observing.

Ten minutes passed. No movement inside.

Gaining confidence, he edged even closer—until he was just outside the hut's walls.

Taking a deep breath, he raised one of his spider legs and punched a small hole in the wooden exterior.

Then, pressing an eye to the gap, he surveyed the interior.

The inside was as simple as its exterior—

One wooden bed A rough-cut tree stump serving as a table Shelves overflowing with medicinal herbs

But no sign of Dugu Bo.

Fang Chang exhaled in relief.

With his current strength, he could easily defeat most Soul Emperors and even some weaker Soul Sages.

But against a Titled Douluo like Dugu Bo? Not a chance.

Even though he had some poison resistance, just Dugu Bo's soul power alone would crush him instantly.

Now fully at ease, Fang Chang moved freely while staying in "Stealth" mode.

He circled the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, casually plucking a few healthy-looking herbs and shoving them into his mouth.

Ginseng? Gone. Vermilion Lotus? Gone. Snow Silkworm? Gone.

Ordinary medicinal plants held little value to him. But in his mind:

"If I can't use them, I sure as hell won't leave them for Tang San."

Half an hour later, Dugu Bo's carefully cultivated medicine fields, nurtured over decades, were nearly wiped out.

Fang Chang devoured everything in sight, showing no mercy.

Finally, he arrived at the point where the red and white waters met.

A giant pale pink flower caught his attention.

Even from five or six meters away, its fragrance was intoxicating.

Name: Mystical Fragrant Love Immortal Herb

Grade: Immortal Treasure Herb

Age: 15,000 years

Fang Chang's eyes sparkled.

"So it's this herb…"

This was one of Tang San's biggest cheats in the original story—the ultimate poison immunity herb!

There was no way in hell Fang Chang was leaving it behind.

In fact, this very herb was one of his main reasons for coming here.

Suppressing his excitement, he strode forward, step by step.

When he got close, he carefully examined it one last time—

Then took a giant bite.

An explosion of fragrance filled his mouth.

It was sweet, refreshing, invigorating. His fatigue vanished instantly.

[Successfully devoured the Mystical Fragrant Love Immortal Herb. Poison Resistance upgraded to High-Level Poison Immunity.]

High-Level Poison Immunity: Completely immune to all poisons. Any poison damage taken is converted into healing.

Fang Chang's eyes widened.

"Wait… my innate skills can evolve too?!"

A quick glance at his status panel revealed an additional bonus—

Soul Power +1,500 years.

"Holy crap! Devouring immortal herbs is just as good as eating soul beasts!"

His excitement soared as he scanned the valley once more.

More immortal-grade herbs appeared in his vision—

Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Apricot Delicate, Sunlit Celestial Bloom.

Fang Chang grinned.

"This trip was worth it."