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Upon activating his domain, Ye Lan communicated directly with the Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower, asking if it would be willing to offer itself as a sacrifice for his beloved, Ye Lengleng.
The Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower inclined its trunk as if bowing and quivered its enormous blossom.
Ye Lan carefully interpreted the waves of information it sent back.
It seemed the flower was willing to sacrifice itself for him, but it could not bear to leave the injured spirit beasts behind.
Understanding its intent, Ye Lan turned to Ye Lengleng. "Lengleng, use all of your spirit power and heal every one of these spirit beasts!"
Though confused, Ye Lengleng summoned the Nine Heart Sacred Begonia from her palm.
At that moment, her third spirit ring radiated a brilliant purple light.
Countless petals from the Nine Heart Sacred Begonia danced through the air, and soon, a gentle rain of flowers descended upon all the spirit beasts.
Initially, some beasts tried to flee, but after sensing the immense life force within the petals, they all closed their eyes and began to earnestly absorb the vital energy.
Even the uninjured Xiong Er and Da Ju closed their eyes to absorb the petals from the floral rain.
They had never expected that, besides their master, the blue-haired mistress's martial soul could also provide such potent life force.
Witnessing the romantic shower of petals, the Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower quivered its massive blossom with joy.
At first, it was merely complying with Ye Lan's command, but now it was genuinely delighted to offer itself to the blue-haired young woman. From these petals, it could sense the kindness in Ye Lengleng's heart.
Perceiving that the spirit beasts were quietly absorbing the petals, the flower took one final, lingering moment to sense their presence.
Then, its immense body transformed into a cascade of innumerable white petals and pale pink spirit power that drifted toward Ye Lengleng.
Seeing the sacrifice begin, Ye Lan used "Flash Step" to appear before the dissipating plant.
He sliced open his palm, allowing countless drops of blood to fall upon its roots.
Immediately after, Ye Lan activated his "Nature Domain."
By now, the flower had completely vanished, leaving behind only a single, thick root.
Nourished by Ye Lan's life force and amplified by the tenfold growth speed of the Nature Domain, a miniature version of the flower began to sprout from the root.
This was not the same flower that had just sacrificed itself, but a new life altogether.
In a sense, it was the continuation of the seven-thousand-year-old Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower's legacy.
After managing the aftermath, Ye Lan went to Ye Lengleng's side to monitor her condition closely.
Before long, everything proceeded exactly as he had planned.
The Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower was a perfect match for her, and she absorbed it without any significant effort.
Dugu Yan wrapped her arms around Lengleng.
"Lengleng, you had me worried to death! How do you feel?"
Ye Lengleng smiled reassuringly. "Relax, have faith in Ye Lan."
"I am now a level forty-two Soul Ancestor! And after absorbing the Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower, my healing abilities have reached an entirely new level!"
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing gathered around her, exclaiming with excitement, "Congratulations, Sister Lengleng!"
Xiao Xue remarked, "With that done, all that's left are spirit rings for Zhuqing and Yanyan!"
"Ye Lan, your domain is incredible! In just half a day, we've found the most suitable spirit rings for both Rongrong and Lengleng!"
Silver Wolf added, "Xiao Xue is right. In the past, when I led teams to help newcomers acquire spirit rings, it would take days of searching at full strength."
Dugu Bo laughed heartily. "And whose grandson-in-law do you think he is!"
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan exclaimed shyly.
Ye Lan scratched his head in embarrassment. At that moment, Ning Rongrong hugged him tightly and declared loudly, "Ye Lan belongs to me and Zhuqing!"
Hearing Rongrong's declaration, Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks instantly flushed red.
However, she did not deny the words, though she didn't dare to look Ye Lan in the eyes.
Xiao Xue simply shot Ye Lan a look and snorted coldly. What a philanderer!
Observing everyone's reactions, Ye Lengleng smiled. "Alright, alright, the spirit beasts are about to wake up. When they see how small the Thousand Stamens Healing Heart Flower has become, they'll certainly chase after us."
"The flower sacrificed itself for me, so we shouldn't harm the beasts it wished to protect."
"Let's leave this place now, while we have the chance!"
Ye Lan immediately agreed. "Lengleng is right. Xiong Er, Da Ju, let's go!"
A short while later, countless spirit beasts stared at the miniature flower, their eyes filled with confusion.
What happened?!
And where are those humans?!
Suddenly, the furious roars of innumerable spirit beasts echoed from behind the departing group!
Hearing the roars, Xiong Er excitedly lolled its tongue and fled at a frantic pace.
Getting into trouble with the master was incredibly thrilling. After all, among that group of beasts, there was no shortage of ten-thousand-year-level creatures.
In the past, whenever Xiong Er and Da Ju encountered such spirit beasts, their only option was to give them a wide berth.
This was nothing like that—here, they could stir up 'mischief' and still manage a safe escape!
Dugu Bo asked with concern, "Ye Lan, what kind of spirit ring will you choose for Yanyan?"
Dugu Yan also looked at him with anticipation.
"Yanyan's martial soul has evolved into the Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor. Besides a substantial increase in its poison attribute, its melee combat strength has also been greatly enhanced," Ye Lan explained. "Therefore, our target must be a poison-attribute, dragon-type spirit beast. Considering the difficulty of absorbing a dragon-type ring, her fourth spirit ring should be from a creature around six thousand years old."
Dugu Bo nodded in agreement. The Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor should not follow the purely poison-focused path of the Jade Phosphorus Snake.
Even for him, a Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor who had cultivated poison arts for many years, there were still significant limitations.
His close-quarters combat ability was practically the weakest among his peers. Against Title Douluo who could counter poison, he was left with no room to fight back.
For example, the Pufferfish Douluo in their group was someone he would have previously kept as far away from as possible.
Fortunately, once this spirit hunt was over, he could enter seclusion to cultivate the "Soul Core" method that little Lan had given him.
From then on, he would no longer be the weakest Title Douluo!
Yanyan's martial soul had evolved; it was different from his.
Although she could not fully inherit his legacy, he was thrilled that the Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor could follow a power-attack path.
If things continued this way, the Dugu family might truly replace the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and become the number one beast martial soul family on the continent.
Ye Lan sat cross-legged on Xiong Er's back, activating his Nature Domain to search for dragon-type spirit beasts.
Dragon-type beasts were extremely rare, so he conveyed his desire to the plants: a poison- and dragon-type spirit beast of about six thousand years.
If none were available, he would settle for the next best options: a poison-type or a beast with a powerful bloodline.
After the relentless efforts of countless plants, Ye Lan finally learned of the existence of a particular dragon-type spirit beast.
Its name was the Swamp Poison Dragon!
Xiong Er and Da Ju led the group to a wetland forest, where the air was thick with a purple, toxic mist.
The two beasts snorted repeatedly, the air irritating their noses.
Dugu Bo, relying on his years of poison expertise, was immune.
The Pufferfish Douluo simply absorbed the toxins without any reaction.
Serpent Lance Douluo and Silver Wolf resisted with their profound spirit power.
Ye Lan and Ye Lengleng were immune thanks to their ultimate life-attribute spirit power.
Xiao Xue circulated her ultimate fire spirit power, incinerating any poison that entered her system.
Dugu Yan, with her Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor martial soul, was also naturally immune.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, however, now had purplish lips, clear signs of poisoning.
With a flash of spirit power, Ye Lan created slender strands of Blue Silver Grass to help them and the two beasts neutralize the poison.
Ye Lengleng also activated her fourth spirit ability, continuously restoring their health.
She believed it wouldn't be long before they developed a resistance.
Ye Lan frowned at the purple sludge covering the ground; he greatly disliked this environment.
"Ye Lan, are you saying the Swamp Poison Dragon is in this swamp?!" Dugu Yan asked.
"That's right. This poisonous fog and toxic mud were likely all created by it."
"Even a ten-thousand-year spirit beast would be unable to escape if it fell into this mire!"
"Then what do we do?!" Dugu Yan exclaimed. "I can't possibly dive into this purple sludge to find it, can I?!"
Ning Rongrong, forcing a smile despite her discomfort, teased, "I think you should! Let me admire your triumphant form as you defeat the Swamp Poison Dragon, you wicked woman!"
The thought of Dugu Yan covered in mud made Ning Rongrong quite excited.
Thump!
"Ouch, Ye Lan, what was that for?!" Ning Rongrong cried, rubbing her head.
"No foul language!"
"Zhuqing, your teacher is bullying me!" Ning Rongrong complained pitifully, hugging Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing gently rubbed her friend's head. Finding no bump, she affectionately patted her cheek.
"Should we ask Uncle Yu to forcibly draw the dragon out?" Xiao Xue proposed.
"No need," Ye Lan replied. "For this spirit hunt, let's rely entirely on our own abilities!"
"Xiao Xue, you still haven't seen me use my Blue Silver Grass, have you?"
Xiao Xue nodded; she truly had never seen Ye Lan fight with it. During their last battle, he had relied on the Twelve-Winged Origin Angel.
"Then watch closely!"
Golden spirit power erupted from Ye Lan's body, and countless Golden-Patterned Galactic Emerald Vines sprouted from the ground.
"Blue God's Oracle!"
Ten thick and powerful Blue Silver Sacrificers instantly burst from the purple swamp!
A Swamp Poison Dragon, completely covered in purple sludge, was dragged out with them. It let out a heaven-shaking, furious roar.
Who dares to disturb my slumber!?!
Upon seeing the nearly thirty-meter-long dragon appear, Ye Lan shouted, "Yanyan, it's all you!"
Looking at the enormous beast, Dugu Yan decisively activated her Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor possession!
A pair of golden dragon horns sprouted from her forehead, and a layer of jade-green scales covered her forehead and arms.
"Jade Phosphorus Purple Poison!"
Dugu Yan let out a draconic roar, and a dense cloud of toxic mist spewed from her mouth.
The Swamp Poison Dragon saw the poison and sneered.
It took a deep breath and completely devoured the entire cloud.
Is this little dragon trying to send me a snack?
Dugu Yan was shocked that it had inhaled her poison like smoke. Enraged, she leaped toward it.
Ning Rongrong seized the opportunity, rapidly chanting, "The Nine Treasures have names: First, Power!"
Dugu Yan landed a punch squarely on the dragon's neck, causing it to grimace in pain and bare its fangs.
It retaliated, swinging a purple dragon claw toward her.
Unable to evade in mid-air, Dugu Yan infused spirit power to dragonize her arms, crossing them in a defensive block.
However, the Jade Phosphorus Dragon Emperor, never having been augmented with a strength-type spirit ring, was unable to withstand the dragon's power.
Dugu Yan was sent flying, but Ye Lan maneuvered the Blue Silver Grass to catch her.
Ye Lengleng calmly commanded, "Nine Heart Sacred Begonia, Fourth Art: Heal!"
Dugu Yan's swollen arms began to heal at a rapid pace.
Ye Lan frowned as he observed the Swamp Poison Dragon completely overpowering Dugu Yan.
Just as he was about to intervene, Zhu Zhuqing, her "Sacred Kitty Possession" active, fearlessly drew her blade and charged!
At this instant, Zhu Zhuqing was at her absolute peak!
Ning Rongrong decisively applied all her buffs to Zhu Zhuqing.
Power increased by forty percent!
Speed increased by forty percent!
Spirit Power increased by forty percent!
Zhu Zhuqing felt an incredible surge of power filling her body.
"Nether Thrust!"
"Blade Drawing Technique!"
She instantly transformed into a dark shadow. Her first spirit ability, stacked with the blade-drawing slash, unleashed a gigantic black crescent that flew toward the Swamp Poison Dragon.
The attack was comparable to a strike from a top-tier Soul Ancestor!
The Swamp Poison Dragon sensed a colossal threat from the black crescent. If it took the slash head-on, it would undoubtedly be disemboweled!
It instantly used its life-saving ability: "Swampification!"
The black crescent seemed to phase through the purple sludge of its body, striking the forest behind it.
The crescent sliced through countless trees, which then began to slowly slide and fall.
CRASH!
The trees split in two and collapsed with a tremendous roar.
Realizing the terrifying power of the girl's attack, the Swamp Poison Dragon was overcome with savage fury.
It would contaminate every single human before it! Its abdomen suddenly began to swell.
Seeing the dragon gathering power for a major attack, Ye Lan was about to move.
"Ye Lan, leave this to me," Xiao Xue interjected. "Your Blue Silver Grass is magnificent, but if you use it for this, all of our clothes will be ruined!"
Ye Lan nodded. If the Blue Silver Sacrificers attacked, the scene would become an absolute mess.
In that brief moment, the Swamp Poison Dragon finished accumulating power for its spirit ability, "Polluting Sludge"!
A torrent of black mud spewed from its mouth, its primary target Zhu Zhuqing.
The instant Zhu Zhuqing saw the sludge hurtling toward her, she flickered and vanished.
At the same time, Xiao Xue summoned the Angelic Sacred Sword, the air instantly distorting from the white flames emanating from it.
The purple light of her third spirit ring flashed.
"Angel's Wrath!"
(End of Chapter)