Chapter 99 The Miraculous Chrysanthemum of Heaven.
Spirit Hall, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong gazed up at the three large characters "Immortal Herb Ranking" on the celestial canopy, a cold glint of determination flashing in her eyes.
"A destined one?"
A cold smile curved her lips.
"This destiny, it's not impossible to create it."
She slightly turned her head, her voice carrying an undeniable authority, reaching the ears of Yue Guan and Gui Mei beside her.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei, tell all the branch bishops and deacons of the Spirit Hall to closely monitor the movements on the continent."
"Once the celestial canopy bestows the immortal herb, locate the destined one and bring the immortal herb back to the Papal Palace!"
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
Gui Mei, the Ghost Douluo, responded in a deep voice, his figure undulating.
He understood that these immortal herbs possessed heaven-defying effects.
Obtaining them would greatly enhance the overall strength of the Spirit Hall.
Yue Guan, the Chrysanthemum Douluo, was filled with excitement. He had been obsessed with flowers all his life, especially rare and exotic plants. He had longed for this legendary "immortal herb" for a long time.
His voice trembled with excitement: "Your subordinate obeys! We will search for the immortal herb with all our might!"
It wasn't just the Spirit Hall.
Various forces across the continent, such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Lower Four Sects, after a brief moment of astonishment, quickly made similar decisions—to vie for the immortal herb!
Even if someone with the right destiny obtained it, if their strength was insufficient, that "destiny" could instantly become a death sentence!
Just as this undercurrent began to surge, the golden light in the sky converged once more.
The list was officially revealed!
[Immortal Herb Ranking, Tenth Place: Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum]
[Immortal Herb Appearance: The plant is entirely a magnificent purplish-gold color, with long, dense petals clustered around a central golden stamen as brilliant as the sun. The entire plant exudes a solitary and sharp aura, as if it can penetrate heaven and earth.]
[Effects: Consuming it allows one to circulate qi in the limbs and blood through the eight meridians, enabling the cultivation of an indestructible body. It has remarkable effects on soul masters with a metal attribute and a powerful, aggressive style, greatly strengthening their physique and defense, and imbuing their soul power with extremely strong penetrating power and resilience.]
[Harvesting/Consuming: Cut the flower at the root with a metal object, swallow the petals and stamens, and use your soul power to guide its potent medicinal power to temper your entire body.]
[The destined person: Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan (Spirit Hall).]
The moment the information appeared, the entire continent was in an uproar.
Then countless eyes turned towards the Spirit Hall!
"Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan? Isn't his spirit the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum?"
"No wonder! The spirit and the immortal herb share the same origin; this connection is indeed profound!"
"An indestructible body! What a powerful effect!"
Before the Spirit Hall, Yue Guan was struck dumb the moment he heard his name.
Overwhelmed by immense joy, he clutched his chest, feeling his heart pounding in his chest, almost incoherent with excitement.
"It's...it's me! It's actually me!"
"The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, the dream flower I've searched for my entire life...it truly exists, and it's destined for me!"
He even wept with joy. As a flower lover, seeing a celestial herb with the same origin as his spirit was a shock and emotion far exceeding the joy of gaining power.
Bibi Dong's eyes also flashed with surprise, which quickly turned to satisfaction.
Yue Guan was her capable assistant, and his increased strength was a good thing for her.
"Yue Guan, this is destined for you, a gift from heaven."
"Consume it immediately, cultivate an indestructible body, and you will serve me even more in the future!"
However, Yue Guan shook his head violently, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, excitedly refuting.
"No! Your Holiness! Such a rare and flawless celestial treasure, how... how can it be consumed so crudely? This is a waste! It's blasphemy!"
"I will enshrine it, carefully nurture it daily, observe its divine essence, and feel its aura..."
Bibi Dong watched Yue Guan's almost manic state.
Speechless, a vein seemed to throb on her forehead.
She simply couldn't understand this "flower-obsessed" mentality, waving her hand, too lazy to argue with him anymore.
"Suit yourself!"
Ghost Douluo, Ghostly Demon, understood his old partner's thoughts.
His deep voice came from the shadows.
"Your Holiness, Yue Guan is obsessed with flowers, let him be. He's already satisfied with this flower."
In the Hall of Offerings, when the image and information of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum appeared on the celestial screen, the several offerings also showed expressions of surprise.
The most composed of the three, Golden Crocodile Douluo, spoke first, his voice deep and resonant: "The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum... I never imagined that Yue Guan's martial soul was actually a real, existing immortal herb."
"That explains his obsession with such flowers and herbs," said Lion Douluo beside him, his voice booming with a hint of disdain: "Hmph, it's nothing but external things. We should cultivate based on our own martial souls, advancing bravely and diligently. Why should we rely on the power of these flowers and herbs?"
He revered absolute power and looked down on relying on external aids.
Qingluan Douluo, however, was much calmer and more objective. He gently shook his head: "That's not how it works. Since Tianmu listed this as the tenth on the Immortal Herb Ranking, it must have extraordinary properties."
"The Indestructible Body, if mastered, would provide a real boost to defense and physical strength."
"If Yue Guan could use this to break through to a higher realm, it would also be beneficial to the overall strength of the Spirit Hall."
He considered the bigger picture.
Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo exchanged a glance. Qianjun Douluo said in a deep voice: "With this ranking, the continent may experience further turmoil. A single immortal herb could potentially create a powerful figure or change the landscape of a power. We must be very careful."
Qian Daoliu, seated in the main seat, slowly opened his eyes, his golden pupils calm and still.
He glanced at the assembled elders, his voice peaceful yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"Although immortal herbs are good, they depend on fate and compatibility. Forcing them is useless and may even bring disaster."
"Our Angelic lineage has its own heritage and pride. We don't need to be too envious of others' opportunities."
"Just observe the situation and focus on the subsequent rankings, especially... the immortal herbs that might be compatible with Xiaoxue."
Upon hearing this, all the elders composed themselves and replied in unison, "Yes, Great Elder!"
Beidou Academy.
Lu Xiao looked at the familiar image of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, raised an eyebrow, and revealed a playful expression.
"The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum is only ranked tenth?"
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
"It seems that besides the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there are really some unknown treasures hidden in other places in Douluo Continent."
"I wonder how many places the immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well will occupy on the rankings?"
He was not in a hurry at all; on the contrary, he was even more looking forward to it.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Main Hall.
Ning Fengzhi gazed at the light screen, his folding fan lightly tapping his palm, his eyes gleaming: "The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, the indestructible body... the effects of this immortal herb are truly astonishing.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, it seems our previous understanding of rare and precious herbs was too limited."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, cradling the Seven Kill Sword, stood tall and straight as a pine tree.
He nodded slightly, his tone grave: "If this immortal herb falls into the hands of a power-attack or defense-type Soul Master, its value would be immeasurable."
"The Qiluo Tulip Immortal Herb can help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul evolve. I wonder if this next immortal herb will make the list?"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong's solemn voice slowly rang out: "This is only tenth place. The immortal herbs ahead are likely even more miraculous."
"We must pay close attention. If we can find one or two suitable immortal herbs for our sect, our overall strength will surely rise to another level!"
His eyes gleamed with a determined light.
For the sake of the sect, he didn't mind fighting for it.
Ning Fengzhi nodded emphatically: "I have ordered the sect's disciples outside to closely monitor the movement of the immortal herb and information on those with affinity. They can try to trade. Such an opportunity must not be easily missed."
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Yu Yuanzhen, whose injuries had not yet healed but who had regained mobility, looked at the light screen with a gloomy expression.
The clan had suffered considerable losses in Dragon Valley but failed to seize the core opportunity.
Seeing the Spirit Hall easily obtain an immortal herb now only fueled his frustration.
"Immortal herb... if I could obtain it, it might help me recover from my injuries quickly, and perhaps even advance further!"
A glint of greed flashed in his eyes, but he forcibly suppressed it, thinking of the clan's current situation.
"Pass down the order to pay attention to information about the immortal herb. For now, focus on gathering intelligence and avoid easily clashing with other forces."
Having suffered a setback at Dragon Valley, he had to be even more cautious. Across the continent, countless Soul Masters and leaders of minor factions were discussing the matter heatedly, their eyes gleaming with eagerness.
They knew they couldn't compete with the major sects.
But the words "the destined one" gave them endless room for fantasy.
"What if... what if I'm destined for some immortal herbs?"
"Quickly memorize the appearance and effects of these immortal herbs! Maybe you'll stumble upon them someday!"
"Even if we don't need them ourselves, we can become rich overnight by selling them to a major sect!"
The announcement of the tenth place on the Immortal Herb Ranking was like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up a thousand waves.
Desire, calculation, expectation... all sorts of emotions spread across the continent.
Just as everyone was discussing this, "Boom boom boom!"
A brilliant golden light shone brightly above the sky. A miraculous, tangible chrysanthemum, identical to the one in the image, radiating a purple-gold aura, was created out of thin air.
It transformed into a streak of light and shot precisely towards the Spirit Hall, directly towards the ecstatic Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan!
The gifts from the Immortal Herb Ranking had officially begun!
The gazes of the continent grew even more intense and dangerous.
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