Chapter 101: The Eve of Departure

Chapter 101: The Eve of Departure

It was unknown how much time had passed before Yang Potian gradually regained consciousness. At this moment, he was still immersed in the spring waters of the Eye of Ice and Fire, but now the sensation was surprisingly calm, no longer as intense as when he had first entered.

The red spring now no longer felt scorching as before, instead resembling a warm spring, while the blue spring was no longer bone-chillingly cold, now akin to ordinary ice water.

Seeing this, Yang Potian grew excited, realizing that his long-awaited Ice-Fire Body Tempering had finally concluded. Immediately, he sensed the changes in his mind—there was still the towering figure wielding the Soul-Breaking Spear, but now this giant had undergone a complete transformation, turning entirely silver-white, appearing imposing, even somewhat fierce.

He had finally achieved the secondary Silver Awakening of his Martial Soul. From this day onward, he no longer needed to fear anyone. With immunity to ice, fire, and poison, his Martial Soul had become even more formidable, and with his body foundation tempered by the Ice-Fire Body Tempering, his future growth potential seemed boundless.

His second grandfather, Yang Wushuang, had been extremely anxious the entire time. Ever since Yang Potian had ingested the two Immortal Herbs, he seemed to undergo abnormal changes, with two Soul Bones unexpectedly appearing and leaping into the Eye of Ice and Fire spring. The spring's energy, containing both intense fire and ice elements, was so powerful that even someone of Yang Wushuang's near-Titled Douluo status dared not approach too closely. Entering rashly could mean serious danger.

Fortunately, he could still sense Yang Potian's life force and soul power within the spring. Otherwise, he would have faced serious trouble.

Yang Potian stayed in the spring for three full days, and upon awakening, his physical strength and soul power seemed to have reached new heights. It was no wonder that Tang San in the original story had undergone Ice-Fire Body Tempering; indeed, it significantly enhanced one's physical prowess, providing a foundation for achieving godhood.

When Yang Potian emerged from the Eye of Ice and Fire, his clothes had long been reduced to ashes, revealing the Crocodile King's tailbone and the wings of the Tiger Eagle, both of which appeared even stronger than before.

Through this tempering, the tailbone of the Crocodile King had grown significantly, extending from two meters to three meters, and both its hardness and sharpness had increased substantially, reaching the level of a 10,000-year Soul Bone. The Tiger Eagle's wings also changed considerably, with each wing now extending to three meters, indicating that the Soul Bone age had likely exceeded 20,000 years.

Most importantly, after this tempering, the wings had merged seamlessly with his body, making them more agile in use. The wings, once silver-gray, had now turned silver-white, linking subtly with his Martial Soul.

When Yang Wushuang saw Yang Potian emerge safely, he breathed a sigh of relief. Observing his grandson closely, Yang Wushuang noticed his stature and muscular build had improved, particularly the two external Soul Bones, which were enviable.

Yang Potian then examined his body, finding that all his goals had been achieved. But upon noticing his second grandfather, he realized he was still undressed in front of him. Embarrassed, he hurried to his Soul Guidance Device to retrieve a fresh set of clothes.

After changing, Yang Wushuang asked, "Potian, how do you feel now? Is there any discomfort?"

"Second Grandpa, I feel fantastic, stronger than ever, with enhanced power and recovery abilities."

"Good. Luckily, you're alright. That Eye of Ice and Fire spring is indeed frightening, and I dared not go near it if anything happened to you."

Relieved, Yang Wushuang checked Yang Potian thoroughly to ensure there were no lingering issues.

"Second Grandpa, how long was I in the spring after taking the Immortal Herbs?"

"You stayed in the Eye of Ice and Fire spring for three full days. If I hadn't sensed your soul power fluctuations, I might've had your father come to retrieve your body."

"Second Grandpa, it wasn't as dangerous as you feared. I'm perfectly fine now."

"Listen, Potian, don't do anything this dangerous again. There are safer ways to become stronger within the family, without risking your life."

"Potian, you've now reached level 50, and with your enhanced physical condition from the tempering, should we head to Sunset Forest to seek a soul ring?"

Yang Potian pondered briefly before replying, "Second Grandpa, aren't you all going to the Star Dou Great Forest soon? I'd like to go with you."

Somewhat surprised, Yang Wushuang replied, "We're headed to the Star Dou Great Forest's core, where only 50,000 to 80,000-year-old soul beasts reside. It's extremely dangerous—a place beyond the reach of a pre-Soul King like you."

"But I want to find a rare and powerful soul beast, ideally a dragon-type. The Star Dou Great Forest has a wider selection."

"You rascal, there aren't many dragon-type soul beasts around here."

After some discussion, they decided to postpone the soul ring hunt and return to the clan for now, leaving other matters for later.

Back home, Yang Potian planned a few days of rest to prepare for the journey to the core area of Star Dou Great Forest, including assembling personnel and making necessary arrangements.

During this time, Yang Potian also took the opportunity to train his younger sister, Yang Tianyue. She showed exceptional talent, worthy of her innate full soul power.

At just nine years old, she was already rapidly advancing in soul power, likely reaching level 30 or above by age twelve, a pace similar to Yang Potian's. Without the benefit of Immortal Herbs or superior soul rings, her innate full soul power had proven advantageous for rapid soul power development.

At this rate, she might even qualify for the next Soul Master Tournament and achieve the level of an Advanced Soul Elder.

Yang Potian and his father had already discussed reserving Immortal Herbs for her until after the Soul Master Tournament, and the Earth Demon Bear external Soul Bone would be available to her once she reached the level of Soul Elder.

In recent days, Yang Tianyue frequently challenged him to spar, asking him to lower his soul power to match her skill in the Soul-Breaking Spear technique. Despite her defeats, her skill continued to improve, adopting a warrior-like spirit.

Once, she complained, "Brother, can you stop using such a heavy spear? It's too difficult for me to fight you with it."

Yang Potian laughed. "Tianyue, do you expect opponents to accommodate your needs in real battles? I use a heavy spear because I'm used to it and find it more powerful. Do you expect strength-type soul masters to go easy on you?"

"I don't care! You're my brother; you should use a lighter spear when sparring with me."

Seeing her playful request, he could only agree, choosing a lighter spear for their practice, but still defeating her quickly. She sighed, "Brother, you're cheating—your spear technique was faster this time!"

Yang Potian smiled, patting her head. "With a lighter spear, of course, my speed improves. Heavy or light, it's all about personal preference. If you truly want to improve, I suggest training with a heavier spear, so when you switch back to a lighter one, you'll find it more manageable."

Taking his advice, she seemed to train with even more dedication, practicing with a heavy spear and growing in skill daily, much to Yang Potian's delight.

After five days, Yang Potian's two grandfathers had completed the preparations for the journey to the Star Dou Great Forest core, gathering a team that included his two grandfathers, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, and his maternal grandfather, Niu Gao, totaling five people. His father remained with the clan for security.

They refrained from inviting Titan of the Strength Clan or Bai He of the Sensitive Clan, as both were still Soul Douluos and had lingering ties to the Clear Sky School, which made secrecy wise.

Upon learning that Yang Potian would be joining the expedition, Niu Gao teased, "Potian, are you sure you're ready for the Star Dou Great Forest? Want me to carry you to ensure your safety?"

Meanwhile, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo looked slightly grim. "Yang Potian, I hear you're my granddaughter's team captain and the one pushing her so hard in training. Every time she returns home, she's worn out, and it's all because of you."

Yang Potian, taken aback, responded, "Grandpa Dugu, it's not my fault! Thanks to the training, Sister Yan's strength has improved greatly. She's already a high-ranking Soul Elder."

Dugu Bo nodded, "While I see the benefits, as her grandfather, it pains me to see her exhausted. So how do you plan to make it up to her?"

"Grandpa Dugu, her progress is already a reward, isn't it?"

"Don't try to fool me. Those bath remedies at Heaven Dou Royal Academy—they don't offer much. I suspect you've 'enhanced' them a bit."

"It's all for Sister Yan's benefit. By the next Soul Master Tournament, she could reach high-level Soul Elder, maybe even break into Soul King!"

Yang Potian was sincere; a year ago, Dugu Yan was already at level 36, Yang Ping'an at 35, and Ye Lingling at 33. With their current rate of growth, they should reach high-level Soul Elder by the next tournament, if not Soul King.

And with her talent, Sister Yan might face some bottlenecks, but advancing to high-level Soul Elder was nearly assured.

(End of Chapter)

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