After receiving Xia Yi's request to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, the Tang Sect did not refuse.
However, they only allowed him to go alone, not even allowing Gu Yue to accompany him.
As for Ya Li, it wasn't Xia Yi who brought her along, but the Amorous Douluo Zang Xin did not object either.
Departing from Tiandou City, they boarded a specially crafted combat vehicle from the Tang Sect. As soon as the vehicle left the city, the windows darkened, and partitions around them fell down, blocking not only their line of sight but even their spiritual power from penetrating outside.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was the Tang Sect's most important secret realm. Not to mention Xia Yi and Ya Li, even the Tang Sect's top geniuses had to keep their routes confidential.
Xia Yi didn't know how much time passed, but after about two rounds of meditation, the vehicle slowly came to a stop.
"We've arrived." The window brightened, and everything outside came into view. Xia Yi saw that the combat vehicle had entered a forest.
The forest appeared primitive, untouched by human development. Aside from that, there was nothing else around.
Amorous Douluo Zang Xin spoke in a calm voice, "Follow me. From now on, you must listen to my orders. The road ahead is not safe."
With that, he led the way.
Zang Xin's pace wasn't fast, and once they entered the forest, everything seemed normal, with no unusual flowers or plants.
After about two hours, the terrain suddenly became rugged.
"Follow my steps closely, don't go off track. There are many poisonous plants here, and being poisoned would be troublesome," Zang Xin spoke again.
Everything around them suddenly began to blur, and Xia Yi felt like he had entered a vague world, with only Zang Xin ahead of him remaining clear.
What was this?
A mirage!
And a very sophisticated one at that.
No wonder Di Tian and the others couldn't find the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
A life force locked onto Xia Yi. Ya Li was ready and prepared to assist Xia Yi at any moment.
Zang Xin glanced at Xia Yi, then turned to Ya Li, saying nothing, and continued forward. After a while, Zang Xin suddenly stopped, and everything around them opened up.
Due to the influence of the mirage, Xia Yi only realized then that they had arrived at the edge of a cliff.
Turning his head to look at the area they had just passed, it was also a forest, but a colorful one, with many plants they had never seen before. Undoubtedly, these must be the poisonous plants Zang Xin had mentioned.
With the deadly poison and the mirage, this was undoubtedly the natural barrier of this place.
Xia Yi glanced at Ya Li, noticing her curiosity as well.
She had clearly also been affected by the mirage.
"Follow me." Zang Xin didn't explain further, as there was no need. As he spoke, he quickly moved and was already floating above the valley, heading toward the valley below.
"The air below is poisonous, be careful." This time, it was Ya Li who spoke. After observing the valley for a moment, she released a faint holy light from her body, creating a soul power shield that enveloped both herself and Xia Yi.
With a wave of her hand, the soul power shield dragged her and Xia Yi, and they slowly descended above the valley.
As the shield descended, Xia Yi noticed that within the valley, there was a layer of colorful mist, very beautiful.
However, just as the soul power shield entered the mist, Xia Yi was shocked to see that despite Ya Li being a 98th-level Super Douluo, the surface of her soul power shield began to show intense energy fluctuations, and there were small pits forming all over it.
"This is the Seven-Colored Poisonous Miasma, one of the deadliest toxins in the world. Anything that comes into contact with it will be corroded. Over the years, it has gathered at the top of this valley. We spent a lot of effort to gather it here and increase its concentration. Even Black-Level mechas would be completely corroded in no time if they entered. Only a Super Douluo or above can rely on their soul power to resist the miasma's erosion for a short time."
Looking at Ya Li protecting Xia Yi, the Amorous Douluo Zang Xin spoke calmly.
This was undoubtedly the strongest defense of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. With such a deadly toxin, even a Super Douluo could be in danger if they were unaware of it beforehand.
Fortunately, the poison mist wasn't too thick. After traveling for several dozen meters, their vision suddenly cleared, and a small valley appeared before them.
As they saw the situation within the valley, Xia Yi and Ya Li were immediately stunned by the extraordinary sight.
The first thing that caught their eyes was an extraordinary lake. The lake had two distinct colors, one side was blue and the other was red. The two-colored lake was sharply divided, with neither color blending into the other.
This must be the reason the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was named.
On the shores of the two-colored lake, various exotic flowers and herbs grew, and there was even a giant flower hanging from the air, large enough to be seen even from above.
Xia Yi looked down and saw that most of the plants were unfamiliar to him, but without a doubt, they were all top-tier heaven and earth treasures.
At that very moment, a series of powerful spiritual energies suddenly swept toward them from below, striking them. These spiritual energies clearly had a hostile intent.
This was...
The Amorous Douluo Zang Xin sneered. His eyes flashed with purple light, and immediately, the spiritual forces above them shattered one by one. The pressure lightened, and Zang Xin led them downward into the valley.
The vegetation scattered, revealing a bare piece of land large enough for the three of them to stand.
Once they fully descended into the valley, Xia Yi and Ya Li were even more shocked by the plants around them. It was a colorful world, with all the plants seeming magnified.
As soon as they landed, the previous strong spiritual forces pressed upon them once again. This time, there were even more of them, and the strange flowers and plants around them seemed to come to life. What was even more strange was that six figures gradually materialized in front of them.
The leader, a man dressed in a purple robe, had an ancient style. He was handsome and tall.
Behind him was a beautiful woman in a red dress, but her face was stern. In addition to them, there were four others who gathered around, walking toward them.
From their auras, it was clear that these six individuals didn't seem too welcoming.
Six plant-based soul beasts that could transform into human form? Everyone knew what that meant. These were beast-level beings!
Six powerful beasts.
Even in the Star Dou Forest, such a number of powerful beasts would be rare!
Zang Xin smiled faintly and walked forward. "Greetings, it's been a long time. I hope you've been well?"
The purple-robed man replied coldly, "If it weren't for your interruptions, things would be even better. Amorous Douluo, what's the meaning of bringing two outsiders here?"
Zang Xin replied, "Naturally, I'm here to ask for your help."
The purple-robed man's face darkened. "I remember our agreement with the Tang Sect. Every hundred years, we are allowed one entry into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to obtain two types of herbs. Our guarantee is that you will help us protect this place, preventing humans from destroying it."
"Correct." Zang Xin nodded.
The purple-robed man looked at Xia Yi and Ya Li, then coldly said, "Then why have you brought two people this time? Are you trying to expose our existence?"
"Don't overthink it. I'm here for the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, nothing else," Zang Xin chuckled.
"The Lovesick Heartbroken Red?" Upon hearing this, the purple-robed man and the other beasts visibly relaxed.
Although the Lovesick Heartbroken Red was the king of divine herbs, it had no intelligence or combat ability.
Taking it wouldn't have much of an impact.
Moreover, the Lovesick Heartbroken Red wasn't something that could be taken casually.
Their curious gazes landed on Xia Yi and Ya Li, and they smiled, "Indeed, a perfect match. Alright, given the special nature of the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, we won't say anything this time."
Upon hearing this, Ya Li immediately shook her head and explained, "Please don't misunderstand. I'm only here to observe. Xia Yi is my best friend's husband. We're just friends, and Xia Yi is the one picking the Lovesick Heartbroken Red."
"Who goes to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red with their best friend's husband?" the purple-robed man muttered, glancing at Xia Yi, then turning to Ya Li, before looking at Zang Xin and asking, "They can't even admit their relationship. Are you sure you want them to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red?"
"This is none of your concern. Just guide the way," Zang Xin replied indifferently.
"Fine, if you wish to embarrass yourselves, I won't stop you." The purple-robed man shrugged and walked to the side. The surrounding plants parted, revealing a dark, ink-like stone. Among the many spiritual beings, this stone stood out. On top of the stone grew a flower, pure white with a red hue, beautiful yet sorrowful. Just by looking at it, one couldn't help but be drawn into a trance.
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