The two of them followed Fang Ling to a large and beautiful purple chrysanthemum.
Just from its appearance, the immortal herb was extraordinary , its unique aura could be felt at a glance.
Each petal looked fuzzy and incredibly cute. The whole flower appeared unified, yet gave off no fragrance.
The central stamen stood more than half a foot above the petals, and a faint golden glow shimmered at its tip.
Dugu Bo's emerald green eyes showed a trace of peculiarity, and he sighed with emotion: "The Miraculous Chrysanthemum that Reaches the Heavens."
Thinking of the item he had spent years searching for at Chrysanthemum Pass , and now it was about to be consumed by his own disciple , he couldn't help but feel…
A little excited!
"Do you still remember how to consume it?"
Fang Ling had already memorized it by heart and quickly replied:
"First, eat the flower's central stamen. Then consume the petals one by one. Do not eat the roots. After finishing, immediately begin meditating on the spot to absorb the medicinal effects."
"Very good." Dugu Bo nodded slightly upon hearing the precise description.
Without saying more, he watched as Fang Ling picked the Miraculous Chrysanthemum from the ground, ate the stamen in one bite, then started consuming the petals.
The immortal herb melted in the mouth, instantly transforming into a unique form of energy the moment it was swallowed.
Though it had no external fragrance, a rich, pleasant aroma burst forth internally when eaten.
It was a soft, refreshing, and subtly sweet scent with hints of fresh grass.
It didn't show on the surface , but it was quite fragrant inside.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Fang Ling's eyes narrowed slightly as he sat cross-legged on the ground and immediately entered meditation.
Pure, clear soul power surged through his already tenacious meridians like a rushing river.
The power of the Miraculous Chrysanthemum raged through his channels , vast, overwhelming, fierce, and aggressive , the very essence of a power-attack type soul master.
The herb's strength was intense, but Fang Ling was no pushover either.
The will of a warrior ran through his soul power. His strong will firmly controlled the medicinal energy within his meridians.
The power was quickly refined and absorbed, merging into his body and his meridians.
His physical body, having already been strengthened by the Ice and Fire Twin Herbs, had improved significantly.
But this new enhancement , the so-called Indestructible Vajra Body , seemed to conflict slightly with his previous Ice-Fire Tempered Body.
Only part of the medicinal power was absorbed into his body , about thirty percent , after which no more could be merged.
However, it wasn't wasted; instead, it redirected into his meridians.
Fang Ling could clearly feel his meridians becoming stronger and tougher with the continued infusion of medicinal energy.
Previously blocked nodes or newly formed meridians were gradually being cleared and unblocked by the force.
Clogged points were slowly being opened up by the herbal energy.
His soul power began to circulate much faster, like shifting from a winding country road to a broad expressway.
His body started to tremble with a unique rhythm.
Nearby, Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo watched the absorption process unfold. They could clearly see Fang Ling's massive two-meter-long scythe martial spirit had already materialized without them noticing.
The yellow, purple, and purple soul rings glowed brilliantly in rapid succession.
His martial spirit was still silvery-white, but under the influence of the medicinal energy, it now shone even more dazzlingly.
Three hours passed in a flash.
Fang Ling suddenly opened his eyes. A powerful surge of soul power exploded outward, rustling the surrounding herbs, radiating an overwhelming aura like a mountain of battle intent.
Glancing at the changes displayed on his panel, he burst into loud laughter.
What a powerful talent!
An amazing talent indeed!
"How do you feel?" Dugu Yan asked eagerly.
"I feel incredible. Better than ever!" Fang Ling clenched his fists, his voice brimming with uncontrollable excitement, and the smile on his face refused to fade.
"What do you mean?" Dugu Bo, intrigued by his tone, asked, "You said this immortal herb could temper your body like an Indestructible Vajra Body?"
"You'll see."
Fang Ling gave a simple reply and smiled calmly. He waved to retract his martial spirit and then immediately summoned it again.
After repeating this twice, Dugu Yan was still confused, but Dugu Bo's eyes suddenly lit up. "This is…?"
A smile flickered in Fang Ling's eyes. Without replying, he began activating his soul rings.
This time, it was much more obvious , the first and second soul rings lit up almost simultaneously.
The activation speed of the Soul Blade was astonishing , comparable to Fang Ling's third soul skill, which was an instant-cast ability.
Normally, soul rings can only activate one skill at a time. Even though Fang Ling was fast, Dugu Bo had previously noticed a subtle discord when his soul rings switched.
The smooth flow of his attacks would suddenly hitch , like a minor stutter in an otherwise fluid sequence.
But now, that disharmony was gone.
The consecutive flashes of the two soul skills were seamless.
"Your attacks are smoother, and your soul power circulates much faster?" Dugu Bo asked in surprise.
What did this mean?
Before, no matter how fast his second soul skill or Soul Blade formed, it still required time.
Now, it was almost like his third skill , the Silver Emperor Flash , and could be cast instantly.
Truth be told, even without instant casting, most opponents wouldn't be able to react in time anyway.
Soul Blade was a skill that condensed soul power to increase damage. After extensive use, Fang Ling had become proficient enough to not rely entirely on soul ring activation.
Faster soul power circulation meant that within the same amount of time, he could inject more power into the Soul Blade, boosting its damage!
Fang Ling nodded excitedly.
"You're sharp as ever, Teacher. I've gained three major benefits from this herb. First, my soul power has now reached Level 37."
The increase wasn't large , just four levels , since this herb mainly enhanced the body.
The two elders listened attentively as Fang Ling explained his gains.
"Second, the so-called Indestructible Vajra Body."
"Because I had already consumed the Ice and Fire Twin Herbs and undergone body tempering, there was some conflict in the effects. So the enhancement wasn't massive, but enough that my physique now rivals an average Soul King."
"I'm more resistant to non-Ice/Fire elemental attacks, and my limbs have grown stronger. I can grip the scythe tighter and no longer fear clashing head-on with strength-type power attackers."
As he spoke, he summoned his martial spirit and swung it twice through the air , the sound of it slicing through the wind grew sharper and fiercer with increased force.
Dugu Bo was stunned. He squeezed Fang Ling's arm and muttered, "Absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring could cause soul shock."
He understood what Fang Ling meant by this.
But he had only just taught this concept recently.
Fang Ling smiled calmly: "Teacher, did you forget that I also plan to consume the Autumn Water Dew?"
Dugu Bo recalled the herb's effect and asked, "Isn't that for improving eyesight?"
"And spiritual power."
"…Alright, we'll see when the time comes."
"Third, and likely still part of the Vajra Body enhancement , the Miraculous Chrysanthemum opened up part of my meridians, allowing my soul power to flow faster and making even ordinary skills almost like instant-cast."
This was the talent that surprised Fang Ling the most.
After consuming the Miraculous Chrysanthemum, his previous Ice-Fire Immunity and Poison Resistance traits disappeared.
But it wasn't a loss. Instead, they were replaced by a brand-new specialty,
Golden Body LvMAX!
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