Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 188 The Butterfly Effect, The Ferocious Beast of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well (4000 words)

However, the soul beasts inside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well are all herbs, so perhaps it would be more appropriate to describe it as a medicinal garden.

The vehicle stopped, and Huo Yuhao and the others got out one by one.

"Your Majesty, so full of affection."

Lan Muzi and Tang Yinmeng then realized that the driver of one of the cars was the Amorous Douluo, and hurriedly bowed.

Huo Yuhao also told Xu Xiaoyan and the others about the identity of the Amorous Douluo, which made them secretly gasp in astonishment.

I met so many important people today.

"No gift."

The Amorous Douluo warned, "Stay close to me from now on, and don't go the wrong way. This place is full of highly poisonous plants, and you'll be in trouble if you get poisoned. Mu Zi, Yin Meng, you two stay here and rest at the city wall."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards that wall.

The crowd followed closely behind.

With the Amorous Douluo leading the way, they naturally had no obstacles along the way, and the three-word battle armor master in charge of guarding them let them in directly.

After passing through the wall, you can see a valley right in front of you, and the path from the wall to the valley is filled with colorful mist.

Xie Xie was still wondering what the purpose of this mist was when he saw that the soul power shield deployed by the Amorous Douluo was being eroded, and he immediately gasped.

This is a Limit Douluo, and even his soul power shield is being eroded. Can an ordinary person really survive if they enter this place?
"This is the Seven-Colored Poisonous Mist, one of the most dangerous toxins in the world. It can corrode any substance, and only a Super Douluo or higher can resist it."

After explaining, the Amorous Douluo saw that several powerful figures had already set up protective shields to protect the younger generation, so he said no more and led the way.

As the poisonous fog gradually thinned, after walking several dozen steps, a secluded valley surrounded by mountains suddenly opened up before them, like a paradise on earth.

Once their eyesight had fully adjusted, many people were so awestruck by the spectacular sight before them that they held their breath.

The most striking feature is the magical lake in the center of the valley. The lake displays a striking two-tone spectacle: one half is a clear, deep blue like polar ice, while the other half is a fiery red like lava. The two colors meet at a straight dividing line, blending together yet remaining distinct, as if maintained in perfect balance by some mysterious force.

"This is... the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire..."

Ye Xinglan murmured softly.

Around the lake shore, countless strange plants, unlike anything ever heard of, grow. Some are crystal clear, some have flames dancing on their petals, and others have star-like sparkles as they intertwine with their vines.

The air was filled with a rich medicinal aroma, each breath invigorating the spirit. But amidst this intoxicating fragrance, a hint of danger lingered, reminding visitors that this was both a treasure trove and a perilous place.

The moment they appeared, several powerful spiritual forces probed from below.

However, upon discovering the formation on this side, those mental powers quickly withdrew, seemingly afraid of angering them.

The Amorous Douluo could probably guess the shock and anger of those beings in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes. He smiled helplessly and led everyone down into the valley.

The dense vegetation receded to both sides like a tide, revealing a round, barren clearing that was just big enough for them to settle down.

When they finally reached the bottom of the valley, the sight before them took everyone's breath away—it was a plant kingdom magnified many times over. The flowers, grasses, and trees that were common in everyday life had swelled up to enormous sizes, their colors so vibrant it was as if the Creator's palette had been overturned.

Among the many exotic flowers and plants, human figures gradually emerged from seven of them.

One of them was dressed in a flowing purple robe, exuding an ancient and rustic air. His face was exceptionally handsome, and his figure was tall and slender, as if he had stepped out of an ancient painting.

Beside him, a woman in white walked gracefully, her features delicate and beautiful. Five other people followed them, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Upon seeing these seven strongest immortal herb soul beasts from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, the Amorous Douluo's eyes narrowed, and he took a step forward.

"Gentlemen, how have you been lately?"

The man in purple, Qiluo Tulip, looked at him but did not respond to his greeting. Instead, he frowned and said, "What does this mean? There are still decades before the next opening of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Why bring people here now?"

A level 98 Super Douluo, three Limitless Powerhouses... Are they trying to take the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with them?
He was burning with rage, but dared not show even a trace of resentment—given the presence of the two dragon lords, it would be meaningless.

They weren't uncultured beasts; occasionally, the spirits of immortal herbs who had ventured out would return and chat with them, giving them some knowledge of the outside world. Now, the continent was teeming with powerful figures, and even their trump card for self-preservation—the two Dragon Lords—could not protect them.

The two Dragon Lords are only demigods; even combined, they probably wouldn't be a match for the Sky-Supporting Douluo alone. Therefore, they had long suppressed their ulterior motives, but wasn't it going too far for the Tang Sect to directly bring powerful figures to their door to demand their aid?

The Amorous Douluo coughed lightly, "This is an agreement between Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda. You need not worry about us. Just let the immortal herbs here do as they please. We will only take them away if they agree to sign a contract with these children. We will not force them."

Upon hearing this, the several immortal herbs immediately understood his meaning.

So that's how it is. Shrek Academy caused trouble outside and then pushed the problem onto the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well... Well, as long as it wasn't forcibly taken away, it's fine.

After glancing at Xue Di and the others, and then at Huo Yuhao and the others, the white-clad girl—Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin—puckered her lips.

"Xiangxiang, agree, they're just a bunch of kids anyway."

(Note: There's a bug in Douluo Continent III that confuses the Qiluo Tulip with the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herb, writing Qiluo Tulip instead of Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herb... I initially thought I could just change the name, but then I discovered that the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herb appeared in Douluo Continent III: The Peerless Tang Sect. Based on the timeline, the one in Douluo Continent III should be it, but the one in Douluo Continent III is named Youyou, and is female, with a different personality and gender from the one in Douluo Continent III. The differences between the two are too great, so this book simply includes both immortal herbs.)
After a moment of silence, Qiluo Tulip finally nodded. "Let them in, but Your Excellencies, please step back. My companions will be very uncomfortable with you here."

Although under their suppression, not many high-intelligence immortal herbs were born in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, those 100,000-year-old immortal herbs also possessed the intelligence of 10,000-year-old soul beasts. The four powerful figures stared at them and said something about seeing if the immortal herbs were willing.

Their entourage looked like they were there to plunder and seize, and Qiluo Tulip really didn't want these people to stay here.

The amorous Douluo's eyes lit up, and he secretly gave a thumbs up to Qiluo Tulip for her help.

"Three Tower Masters, we do indeed have a significant influence here. Why don't we move to another location?"

He was genuinely worried that if these three saw their junior not being chosen by the immortal herb, they might get upset and start snatching it away. Even if the Sky-Supporting Douluo arrived in time, a fierce battle would be inevitable.

Upon hearing this, Xiong Jun frowned and looked at the Amorous Douluo, "We're leaving. Will these guys make things difficult for our juniors?"

"Of course not." Qiluo Tulip took a deep breath. "Our cultivation is far inferior to yours, how could we dare to make things difficult for you?"

“But wouldn’t we have made a wasted trip?” Xiong Jun seemed reluctant to leave. “We still need to take the children out later, so it’s better for us to stay here! Besides, I’m just worried about you guys.”

The amorous Douluo and the beautiful tulip were speechless for a moment.

At this moment, Xue Di and Huo Yuhao exchanged a glance and spoke up, "I can use my spatial power to envelop this place and place the exit outside the illusion. Anyone who wants to leave can go out through the spatial passage. If anything unexpected happens, we can also come back immediately. What do you think, Amorous Douluo?"

Upon hearing this, the Amorous Douluo's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. Before he could answer, Qiluo Tulip nodded and said:
“Excellent! With Your Majesty’s spatial power, you can descend at any time, and we dare not act rashly.”

Xiong Jun snorted unhappily, "Fine."

The Snow Empress said no more. With a light tap of her fingertip, an icy blue halo spread from her palm, instantly enveloping the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. Space slightly distorted, and a phantom portal appeared beside everyone, leading to the outside world.

“Yuhao has a method I left behind. He can contact me. If anything changes, we can arrive in an instant.”

Xue Di glanced at Qi Luo Tulip indifferently, her tone calm but containing a hidden warning.

Qiluo Tulip nodded with a wry smile, not daring to say anything more.

Seeing this, the Amorous Douluo stopped thinking about it and cupped his hands, saying, "In that case, I'll trouble you senior immortal herbs."

Xue Di, Xiong Jun, and Tian Feng Douluo exchanged a glance, their figures gradually fading and disappearing from the spot.

Afterwards, the Amorous Douluo also turned around and stepped into the spatial passage, leaving the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

Although the spatial power set up by the Snow Emperor made him somewhat suspicious, those immortal herbs were not to be underestimated. If something went wrong, they would make a sound, so there was no need to worry too much.

After the four powerful figures left, the oppressive atmosphere in the valley eased slightly. Qi Luo Tulip let out a long sigh of relief, looking at Huo Yuhao and his group with a complicated expression.

"Alright, now you can begin your selection. Remember, immortal herbs choose their masters; you cannot force them."

"Forehead--"

Le Zhengyu scratched his head, "Senior, even if you say that, we still don't know what kind of immortal herb is suitable for us..."

He stopped halfway through his speech and looked at one of the seven immortal herbs, a woman in red. She was beautiful and exuded a scorching aura.

It is precisely the time when the apricot blossoms are in full bloom and delicate and beautiful.

Le Zhengyu's eyes lit up. "I wonder if this senior would be willing to sign a contract with me? My martial soul is the Holy Angel, and light and fire are inherently complementary forces. If you are willing to become my soul spirit, my Holy Flame of Light will surely break through its shackles and reach an unprecedented level."

Lie Huoxing was taken aback for a moment, then snorted coldly, "I have survived the second Heavenly Tribulation, and I am a ferocious beast that has lived for two hundred thousand years. I can still live for another ten thousand years. Why should I become your soul spirit?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao looked at Liehuo Xingjiaoshu, seemingly lost in thought.

The fiery apricot blossom of this era was originally only a few hundred thousand years old, right? Now it has become a ferocious beast that is two hundred thousand years old... Is it the butterfly effect?

After all, he didn't harm her.

The unique environment of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well allows immortal herbs to grow ten times faster. The Fiery Apricot Blossom was already a 100,000-year-old soul beast ten thousand years ago. If she had simply grown steadily and survived her second tribulation, becoming a ferocious beast would have been a natural progression. However, according to the original storyline, ten thousand years ago, she lost a significant amount of her essence, severely damaging her cultivation and rendering her unable to survive the second tribulation.

The situation is clearly different now. Shrek Academy's method of using immortal herbs is also to pass on the soul spirits of the world. These immortal herbs are certainly unwilling to give their essence to others, which has instead turned the Fiery Apricot into a true ferocious beast.

It's important to know that many immortal herbs had their essence taken away ten thousand years ago, including those like the "Autumn Water Dew" and the "Eight-Cornered Ice Grass," which require regrowth after use. Since none of these things happened, the age of the immortal herbs here...

Huo Yuhao looked at the true forms of these immortal herbs in the distance—

Eight-cornered Ice Grass, 200,000 years old. (Originally 110,000 years old)

The beautiful tulip, two hundred thousand years.

The Fragrant and Exquisite Immortal Herb, 190,000 years old. (In the original novel, the Exquisite Tulip, and the actual Fragrant and Exquisite Immortal Herb, were initially set as ferocious beasts that survived the second Heavenly Tribulation, but after three chapters it was changed to 190,000 years old, unable to survive the second Heavenly Tribulation... This book uses the first setting for the Exquisite Tulip, while the Fragrant and Exquisite Immortal Herb still uses the second.)
I've waited so long, my eyes brimming with longing, for 190,000 years. (Originally 110,000 years)

The earth dragon and golden melon, 190,000 years old.

The Black Jade Divine Bamboo is 160,000 years old.

Huo Yuhao: "..."

After roughly judging their age from their aura and appearance, Huo Yuhao fell into deep thought.

A small change created three truly ferocious beasts. The Octagonal Beast and the Autumn Dew, whose cultivation was originally among the lowest, are now at the top. It's really... there's nothing to be surprised about; I'm used to it. This world has changed so much; the facts are there, so just accept them.

"The Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom are among the most powerful immortal herbs due to their attributes, and coupled with the Jade Tulip which can absorb the essence of the sun and moon... it's not entirely unbelievable that they could survive a second Heavenly Tribulation. But other immortal herbs clearly cannot."

Huo Yuhao glanced at the longing gaze.

Although the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well has a growth buff that makes one year equivalent to ten years, the immortal herbs here ultimately lack the accumulation of time. In addition, plant soul beasts are more fragile than animal soul beasts, so very few of them survive the first tribulation, and even fewer are confident of surviving the second.

The reason why "longing for the autumn water" is probably because she dares not undergo a second heavenly tribulation and intentionally suppresses her cultivation, otherwise she wouldn't be stuck at 190,000 years...

After roughly analyzing the situation of the six top-grade immortal herbs, Huo Yuhao turned his gaze to the immortal herb he cared about most—the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb.

Isn't this a limited-time NPC from the Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect era? In this era, it seems her function and name are taken by Qiluo Tulip, right? How come she's still here?
The update didn't eliminate this remnant of the old era?
A chill suddenly ran down her spine as she looked at the ten people, but found nothing amiss. She couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly.

What's going on? Her second tribulation is coming? It can't be that soon, can it?

"Besides us, there are more than a dozen kinds of 100,000-year-old immortal herbs here. Although we have suppressed their intelligence and prevented them from developing higher intelligence, their intelligence is still comparable to that of 10,000-year-old soul beasts. You can try to see if you can gain their approval."

On the other side, seeing that Yue Zhengyu still wanted to ask Liehuo Xingjiaoshu, Qiluo Tulip pointed out a path that seemed clear to the others, but was a dead end to him.

With these children's current cultivation level, the possibility of gaining the approval of a 100,000-year-old soul beast is extremely low, except...

Qi Luo Tulip squinted as she sized up Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena.

There's something wrong with these two people, but he can't see through it.

(End of this chapter)