Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, everyone focused intently on refining the energy of the Immortal Herbs. As time passed slowly, the spiritual energy in the valley continuously flowed into their bodies, accelerating the refinement process.
Suddenly, a powerful energy fluctuation erupted from Marco. His Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit automatically manifested, with golden-red light blazing within the azure flames, and his Soul Power aura sharply surged.
"He broke through!" Li Zhaoyan's eyes flashed with pleasant surprise. "Marco has reached level 40!"
Marco was enveloped in swirling azure flames, and his Martial Soul's vitality became even more tenacious. The wings of the Azure Flame Phoenix grew fuller, and the flames contained powerful life force.
Marco felt excited inwardly: "Level 40! The Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit's vitality has grown even stronger! This tenacious life force, and most importantly, the Nirvana Power contained within the flames—this is the true essence of the Phoenix!"
He slowly opened his eyes, feeling the surging Soul Power within him. Under the influence of the Nirvana Marrow Cleansing Flower, his Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit had undergone a qualitative leap.
Just then, a powerful energy fluctuation also erupted from Ye Qingwan. Having fully absorbed the energy of the Narcissus Jade Bone, her Soul Power sharply surged, breaking through to level 80!
"Qingwan broke through too!" Li Zhaoyan exclaimed joyfully. "The Soul Douluo realm!"
Ye Qingwan radiated a crystalline glow, her skin like jade, and her demeanor even more elegant. She felt her physique had greatly improved, and her Soul Power had become more refined.
"Level 80..." Ye Qingwan murmured softly. "I just need to obtain a Spirit Ring now to become a true Soul Douluo."
Immediately after, a peculiar energy fluctuation burst forth from Ye Lingling. Her Soul Power also broke through to level 30, having fully absorbed the energy of the Nine Star Begonia. Her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit underwent a marvelous transformation.
The Nine Heart Begonia Spirit bloomed with nine-colored radiance, the flowers becoming more resplendent, and their quality greatly enhanced. More importantly, the restriction on the Martial Soul had been broken!
"This is..." Ye Lingling discovered with delight. "The restriction of the Nine Heart Begonia... has disappeared!"
She felt the essence of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit had been replenished, and the limitation of single-line inheritance was gone. From now on, multiple Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters could exist in the world!
Even more miraculously, the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit gained an additional new effect. The Martial Soul would automatically absorb scattered Soul Power during meditation, condensing it into Life Droplets.
A glistening droplet appeared in Ye Lingling's hand, emanating powerful vitality: "This is... a Life Droplet?"
She sensed that the healing effect of this Life Droplet was comparable to her own healing abilities. Moreover, the Life Droplet could be preserved for a long time without dissipating.
"This is wonderful!" Ye Qingwan said excitedly. "The restriction on the Nine Heart Begonia has finally been lifted! And it has gained the ability to produce Life Droplets!"
Li Zhaoyan also exclaimed joyfully, "Lingling, test the effect of the Life Droplet."
Ye Lingling dripped the Life Droplet onto a withered plant. Instantly, the plant regained its vitality at a visible rate, becoming lush and green.
"Such powerful healing effects!" Marco marveled. "Comparable to my Azure Flame healing!"
Ye Lingling tried condensing several more Life Droplets and found that they could indeed be preserved for a long time without dissipating.
"This is wonderful!"Ye Qingwan excitedly hugged her daughter, "The restriction on the Nine Heart Begonia has finally been lifted!" Our family will no longer be limited to single-line inheritance!"
But soon, Li Zhaoyan's expression turned serious: "Qingwan, Lingling, this matter absolutely must not be leaked!"
He turned to Dugu Bo: "Senior, this matter is of great importance. I ask that you help keep it confidential."
Dugu Bo nodded solemnly: "Brother Li, rest assured. Although I, Dugu Bo, am no gentleman, I never break my promises once made."
Ye Lingling looked somewhat confused: "Father, why? This is a good thing..."
Li Zhaoyan said gravely: "The Nine Heart Begonia without restrictions is one of the top-tier Martial Souls. Now that the restrictions are lifted, I fear some people might become restless."
He thought to himself: "That old fox Ning Fengzhi from the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect—if he learns the Nine Heart Begonia's restrictions are gone, he'll probably make a move..."
Marco was startled inwardly: "Father is right. Ning Fengzhi truly is an old fox. If he finds out the Nine Heart Begonia's restrictions are lifted, he'll likely try every means to either recruit or control it."
Ye Qingwan also came to her senses, her expression serious: "Zhaoyan is right. The news about the Nine Heart Begonia's restrictions being lifted must not be leaked under any circumstances."
She looked at Ye Lingling: "Lingling, in front of outsiders, do not reveal the ability of the Life Droplet. Your Nine Heart Begonia Spirit must also maintain its original appearance."
Though still somewhat puzzled, Ye Lingling nodded: "I understand, Mother."
Just then, a powerful energy fluctuation erupted from Yang Wudi as well. Having fully absorbed the energy of the Black Jade Divine Bamboo, his Soul Power surged dramatically, breaking through to the eightieth level!
"Brother Yang has also broken through!" Li Zhaoyan exclaimed joyfully.
Yang Wudi radiated a dark glow all around him. His Soul Breaking Spear Spirit's quality had improved, and its fundamental essence had become more stable. He felt his alchemy abilities had greatly enhanced, with a sharper perception of medicinal properties.
"Eightieth level..." Yang Wudi slowly opened his eyes, "All I need now is to obtain a Spirit Ring to become a Soul Douluo."
Sensing the changes in his Soul Breaking Spear Spirit, a flash of delight appeared in his eyes: "The quality of the Soul Breaking Spear has improved significantly! My alchemy abilities have strengthened too!"
Everyone came forward to offer their congratulations.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Uncle Yang!" Marco said with a smile.
"Congratulations, Clan Leader Yang!" Ye Qingwan smiled warmly.
"Congratulations, Wudi!" Li Zhaoyan patted Yang Wudi's shoulder.
Yang Wudi sighed emotionally: "It's all thanks to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and these Immortal Herbs. Otherwise, I don't know how many more years it would have taken me to break through to Soul Douluo."
Dugu Bo also nodded: "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is truly miraculous. The effects of these Immortal Herbs far exceed my expectations."
As they chatted, everyone felt happy for each other's breakthroughs. The atmosphere around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was warm and harmonious.
Suddenly, a pained groan came from Dugu Yan's direction!
Startled, everyone turned to look at Dugu Yan.
They saw her face pale, forehead covered in cold sweat, body trembling slightly. Powerful energy fluctuations radiated from her as her Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit Soul underwent violent changes.
"Yanzi!" Dugu Bo cried out in alarm, "The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd's power is too strong!"
Dugu Yan gritted her teeth in pain: "Grandfather... it hurts so much... my Spirit Soul feels like it's tearing apart..."
The form of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit Soul was undergoing drastic changes. Its scales were becoming harder, and faint dragon horns were emerging on its head—but the process was excruciatingly painful.
"Martial Soul evolution...is indeed painful..." Dugu Bo said with heartache. "Yanzi, hold on! This is the necessary process for evolving into a dragon species!"
Dugu Yan's body trembled violently as her Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit Soul underwent painful transformation. The Earth Dragon Turn Over Power raged within her body, strengthening her bones and muscles while bringing immense suffering.
"Ah!" Dugu Yan couldn't help crying out in pain, curling her body into a ball.
Ye Lingling hurried forward: "Yanzi, hold on!"
She condensed a Life Droplet and let it fall on Dugu Yan's forehead. The Life Droplet emitted a soft glow, alleviating Dugu Yan's pain.
"Thank you..." Dugu Yan said weakly, her pain slightly relieved.
Marco thought to himself: "Martial Soul evolution is indeed painful. But this is the necessary path to evolve into a dragon species..."
Dugu Bo watched his granddaughter nervously, his eyes filled with concern: "Yanzi, hold on. The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd's power is transforming your Martial Soul - this is your chance to evolve into a dragon species!"
Dugu Yan gritted her teeth, enduring the pain with great effort. The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Spirit underwent transformation amidst the agony, its form increasingly resembling that of a dragon species.
Suddenly, a hoarse dragon's roar erupted from her!
The sound resembled both a serpent's hiss and a dragon's roar, filled with both pain and power.
"Dragon's roar!" Dugu Bo exclaimed joyfully. "The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor is evolving into a dragon species!"
But Dugu Yan's pain didn't lessen. The Martial Soul evolution process continued, with the Earth Dragon Turn Over Power still raging within her body.
"Hold on, Yanzi!" Ye Lingling continuously condensed Life Droplets to alleviate her suffering.
Marco also released Azure Flame, using its gentle fiery energy to help stabilize her Martial Soul.
Dugu Yan persisted through the pain as the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Spirit's transformation continued...
Everyone watched her nervously, all concerned about her Martial Soul evolution process.