Jing Shaoyu stepped forward.
The gazes of Zang Xin and the six Ferocious Beasts followed his movement. They watched as he walked before Zang Xin, directly facing the six Ferocious Beasts. Without any superfluous actions, he simply smiled faintly and released his Natural God Spirit Soul.
The moment the Natural God Spirit Soul appeared, a special rhythm instantly filled the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The six Ferocious Beasts, led by Qiluo Tulip, all revealed expressions of disbelief. The other plants and immortal herbs within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well swayed wildly, their thoughts and emotions surging toward Jing Shaoyu like birds paying homage to a Phoenix, expressing their reverence and submission.
"Child of Nature!" Qiluo Tulip exclaimed in shock, his face completely devoid of the earlier calm and composure, now filled instead with embarrassment, fear, and regret.
"Fool! This is no mere Child of Nature—it is the Creator Himself gracing us with His presence!" A chubby young man emerged from a jade-white spirit herb, kneeling reverently at Jing Shaoyu's feet and shouting, "Great Creator, the Hunyuan Immortal Herb of the Hunyuan lineage awaits Your command."
Qiluo Tulip could no longer spare a thought for how the Hunyuan Immortal Herb had managed to take human form. He too knelt at Jing Shaoyu's feet, calling out respectfully, "Great Creator, please forgive our disrespectful behavior. Qiluo Tulip willingly accepts Your punishment."
Enlightened by the Hunyuan Immortal Herb's words, Qiluo Tulip had realized that Jing Shaoyu's identity was far from being a simple Child of Nature. The aura of heavenly might he exuded was something no Child of Nature could possess, let alone the countless world laws swirling around him. Such phenomena could only belong to the Lord of Nature—the Creator Himself.
Qiluo Tulip had never imagined he would actually meet the Creator from his inherited memories in his lifetime. This filled him with excitement and exhilaration, but even more so with dread and unease. The thought that he had just attempted to harm the great Creator made him wish he could turn back time and slap himself silly.
"Great Creator, please forgive our disrespectful behavior. We willingly accept Your punishment!" The other five Ferocious Beasts followed suit, all kneeling respectfully before Jing Shaoyu, bowing their heads and calling out in submission.
A shocking reversal.
Zang Xin's astonishment at this moment was no less than that of Qiluo Tulip and the other Ferocious Beasts. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't fathom how Jing Shaoyu could make the six Ferocious Beasts bow so submissively just by revealing his Martial Soul. It defied all logic.
This wasn't Zang Xin's fault, as his interactions with Jing Shaoyu had been limited. It was only in the past year that they'd had the chance to meet frequently. Everything he knew about Jing Shaoyu came from Ya Li's accounts, which were far from complete. That was why he was now utterly bewildered.
Creator... Hearing the Qiluo Tulip address Jing Shaoyu as such, Zang Xin's eyes flickered with contemplation. As a demigod powerhouse, he could fully sense the terrifying weight carried by this title, filling him with instinctive awe despite not fully understanding it.
As for Xu Xiaoyan, Wu Siduo, Ye Xinglan, Mo Hentian, and Lan Fozi standing behind them, their eyes had already turned starry. The gazes they directed at Jing Shaoyu contained nothing but adoration. Though they knew Shaoyu's identity, this was the first time they'd directly witnessed the terrifying implications of his status.
In truth, Lan Fozi had the strongest reaction. When the Qiluo Tulip and other Ferocious Beasts shouted "Creator," she instinctively wanted to kneel with them. Fortunately, Jing Shaoyu wasn't specifically targeting her, and her stronger cultivation allowed her to resist this biological impulse.
"Let the Dragon Souls of these two Dragon Kings rest in peace," Jing Shaoyu commanded calmly.
"Yes!" The Qiluo Tulip immediately responded.
The Dragon Souls of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings hovering above the Yin-Yang Twin Springs dissipated instantly. The lake water poured back into the springs, and the surface immediately calmed.
Zang Xin and the other Ferocious Beasts collectively sighed in relief as the previously tense atmosphere dissipated significantly.
"Following the request of His Excellency the Amorous Douluo, prepare one hundred-thousand-year-level Immortal Herb for each of them. Any problems?" Jing Shaoyu smiled slightly as he looked down at the Qiluo Tulip still kneeling at his feet.
"Of course not," the Qiluo Tulip answered without hesitation. This was the Creator's command—compared to him, the environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well meant nothing.
"Good. You may rise now. I forgive your earlier offense," Jing Shaoyu nodded in satisfaction.
"Thank you for your divine mercy!" The Qiluo Tulip, Hunyuan Immortal Herb, and the other five Ferocious Beasts relaxed their tense bodies simultaneously, shouting in unison before standing up.
"My Lord, please allow me to select the Immortal Herbs for your companions!" The Qiluo Tulip requested with an ingratiating smile.
"Granted." Jing Shaoyu nodded. He didn't object to being addressed as "My Lord"—as the Planet Spirit, theoretically all creatures on this planet should refer to him as such.
Seeing this, the Hunyuan Immortal Herb, Fierce Flame Apricot Enchantress, and others showed expressions of regret and frustration, thinking how unfair it was that this golden opportunity had been snatched by this Qiluo fellow.
"Please display your Martial Souls or abilities so I may select suitable Immortal Herbs for you," the Qiluo Tulip said to the five girls.
Xu Xiaoyan and the others instinctively looked toward Jing Shaoyu. Receiving his nod, the five immediately released their Martial Souls. In an instant, the area around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well became filled with various energy fluctuations.
"Shaoyu boy, what other surprises do you have that I don't know about?" Zang Xin moved closer to Jing Shaoyu and whispered, his voice carrying traces of excitement and gratification.
"My apologies, Uncle Zang. I didn't mean to hide it from you," Jing Shaoyu said apologetically. "There just wasn't an opportunity to discuss it with you before."
"Haha, no need for that," Zang Xin laughed heartily. "This is good news! The more trump cards and mysteries you have, the more miserable our enemies will be, no?"
"Mm." Jing Shaoyu nodded in agreement.
Before long, the Qiluo Tulip completed the preliminary work and said, "I have some ideas regarding the immortal herbs for you all. Please follow me."
Thus, Jing Shaoyu and the others followed the Qiluo Tulip to the Yin-Yang Twin Springs, arriving before a peculiar immortal herb.
"Master, this is a Star Luo Spirit Pearl, with a cultivation of a hundred thousand years," the Qiluo Tulip said. "Among your companions, two possess abilities related to celestial phenomena. This Star Luo Spirit Pearl is perfectly suited for them."
The Star Luo Spirit Pearl was strikingly beautiful, with intertwining black branches and dazzling golden fruits. The combination resembled a radiant golden star hanging in the pitch-black night sky, exceptionally eye-catching and mesmerizing.
The golden fruit was the essence of the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. About the size of an adult woman's palm, it hung heavily from the branch, gleaming like a lustrous pearl. Upon closer inspection, however, one would discover that the fruit was actually formed from countless gathered starlights, making it extraordinarily unique.
Jing Shaoyu looked at Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan and said, "The Star Luo Spirit Pearl can enhance affinity and communication with the starry sky. It suits Xiaoyan well."
"Alright," Ye Xinglan agreed without objection. "I'd prefer something that can strengthen my Sword Intent. This Star Luo Spirit Pearl leans more toward support, so it's indeed more suitable for Xiaoyan."
"Hehe, Xinglan, then I won't hold back," Xu Xiaoyan giggled sweetly.
The Qiluo Tulip added, "This Star Luo Spirit Pearl is indeed more suited for this young lady. Among all hundred-thousand-year spiritual treasures, it is the gentlest and most compatible with humans, making it ideal for those with weaker cultivation. This young lady's level is just right."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan's cheerful expression immediately fell, and she glared at the Qiluo Tulip in annoyance. What the—even if it's true, there's no need to say it so bluntly!
Unfazed, the Qiluo Tulip continued, "The Star Luo Spirit Pearl itself rarely develops sentience, so it doesn't resist having its fruit plucked. After fusing with it, a human can directly condense a Soul Master's Soul Core in the future."
Jing Shaoyu pondered thoughtfully and said to Xu Xiaoyan, "Xiaoyan, it's up to you now."
"Got it!" Xu Xiaoyan nodded with confidence and strode toward the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. As she approached, she reached out with her right hand to touch the golden fruit.
Instantly, the golden fruit erupted with countless beams of starlight, enveloping Xu Xiaoyan. She raised her Starry Sky Divine Staff in her left hand, and in the blink of an eye, day turned to night, with countless stars dotting the sky. Brilliant rays of starlight descended from the heavens, showering Xu Xiaoyan and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl.
Closing her eyes, Xu Xiaoyan traced circles in the air above the Star Luo Spirit Pearl with her Starry Sky Divine Staff. The starlight from the sky swiftly converged onto the gem at the staff's tip, while the golden fruit of the Star Luo Spirit Pearl gradually solidified, its radiance receding as it shrank from palm-sized to the size of a ping-pong ball before flying into the staff's apex.
The stellar energy surrounding Xu Xiaoyan surged into her body, and the celestial phenomena vanished. The Star Luo Spirit Pearl was left with only bare branches, its golden fruit absorbed by Xu Xiaoyan through the Starry Sky Divine Staff.
Xu Xiaoyan promptly sat cross-legged on the ground, her entire body radiating starlight—especially at her chest, where it seemed a genuine star was flickering, extraordinarily brilliant. Golden light flickered across her body, appearing and vanishing intermittently as her aura steadily climbed.
This scene drew looks of satisfaction or anticipation from everyone present.
"Please follow me this way," said the Qiluo Tulip, leading the group forward to another location.
A massive chrysanthemum came into view before them. The flower was entirely golden, its petals faintly covered in fine down. Its stem was unusually thick, and aside from the bloom itself, not a single leaf grew from it.
The enormous chrysanthemum swayed gently despite the absence of wind, naturally exuding an overwhelming presence that left the area around it barren of other plants.
"Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum!" Wu Siduo recognized the flower immediately, her face showing surprise.
"Correct," the Qiluo Tulip said. "This is a Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum with a hundred thousand years of cultivation. It would be perfect for this young lady who possesses the White Tiger Spirit."
"Eh?" Wu Siduo was taken aback. "How did you know I have the White Tiger Spirit? I only showed my Nine Netherworld Cat Spirit earlier!"
"As the Qiluo Tulip, I excel at discerning the energy fluctuations of living beings," it replied smugly. "Though you displayed the Netherworld Cat Spirit, your aura still carries a trace of masculine vigor. A slight investigation revealed your White Tiger Spirit."
"Qiluo, there's something off about this Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, isn't there?" Jing Shaoyu narrowed his eyes as he examined the hundred-thousand-year-old plant. While its aura was balanced and harmonious, its roots and the surrounding soil bore clear signs of lightning strikes and compaction.
"You are perceptive, Master," the Qiluo Tulip quickly explained. "This chrysanthemum's cultivation actually reached two hundred thousand years. However, it failed its heavenly tribulation, resulting in its spiritual intelligence being erased by the heavenly lightning. Otherwise, we would have had seven—no, eight—Ferocious Beast-level entities."
As it spoke, it shot a glance at the nearby Hunyuan Immortal Herb, clearly displeased with its concealment. The latter pretended not to notice, looking around nonchalantly.
"I see," Jing Shaoyu nodded, a thoughtful glint flashing in his eyes. Turning to Wu Siduo, he said, "Duoduo, instead of absorbing this Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum directly, why not turn it into a Soul Ring for your White Tiger Spirit? That way, it could also provide you with a hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone."
The suggestion made Wu Siduo's eyes light up. "Is that possible?" she asked eagerly.
"Simple." Jing Shaoyu smiled faintly, stepping forward to stand before the chrysanthemum. Raising his hand, his eyes shimmered with green light as an imposing aura radiated from his body. The natural energies within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well surged toward him like a tidal wave. As he lifted his palm, a teardrop-shaped emerald appeared in his hand—the Tear of Nature.
Placing the Tear of Nature into the chrysanthemum's pistil, Jing Shaoyu watched as a layer of verdant light enveloped the flower. Immediately afterward, a vast energy began brewing within it, and strange radiance flickered continuously across its petals.
Upon witnessing this scene, the Ferocious Beasts such as the Qiluo Tulip and the Hunyuan Immortal Herb all gazed at Jing Shaoyu with envious eyes, their expressions filled with even greater reverence. They murmured softly, "Heavens! The blessing of nature—I want it too!"
Wu Siduo, Zang Xin, and the others also watched curiously. They could clearly sense that as Jing Shaoyu acted, the aura of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum before them grew increasingly vibrant, as if it were truly gaining sentience. It was nothing short of miraculous.
After about a quarter of an hour, the swaying petals of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum suddenly stilled. Dark clouds gathered densely above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, thunder rolling ominously within them. A terrifying, apocalyptic aura descended from above.
"Heavenly Tribulation!" The Ferocious Beasts, led by the Qiluo Tulip, immediately fell silent, their eyes brimming with fear.
Naturally, Jing Shaoyu would not allow this tribulation to descend. The Natural God Staff appeared in his hand, and with a light tap on the ground, an invisible beam of light shot straight into the sky. The dense clouds froze abruptly, the flickering lightning extinguished in an instant—and then, the sky cleared, serene and cloudless.
A figure emerged from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, kneeling reverently before Jing Shaoyu, her voice trembling with excitement and fervor. "Thank you, great Creator, for granting me new life!"
She was a woman with long golden hair, her features delicate yet exuding an air of martial prowess. Her demeanor carried a hint of dominance and strength. She was none other than the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. Jing Shaoyu's Tear of Nature had not only restored her sentience but also elevated her directly to the realm of a Ferocious Beast without the need to endure the tribulation. To say he had given her a new life was no exaggeration.
"From now on, you shall serve as a Soul Spirit and follow her," Jing Shaoyu said to the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, pointing at Wu Siduo.
"As my lord commands!" the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum replied without hesitation.
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