Chapter 101: Immortal Herbs
Dugu Bo saw Shen Xiuyuan preparing to swallow the immortal herbs raw, and hurriedly stopped him:

“Little monster! Are you crazy? Those two herbs are the best of the best! Their medicinal effects are extremely strong! If you take them rashly, your life may be in danger!”

Shen Xiuyuan smiled and shook his head: “Don’t worry, old monster! I naturally know that these two kinds of immortal herbs are very effective.”

“My body’s defenses can fully withstand it. After taking these two herbs, I can more confidently deal with the upcoming ice and fire tempering.”

Shen Xiuyuan explained to Dugu Bo:

“This Extreme Flame Immortal Scarlet Flower contains the essence of fire and can resist blazing fire; and this Extreme Ice Immortal Marrow Grass contains the essence of ice and can resist extremely cold water.

The two herbs, one fire and one ice, balance each other out and are just enough to make you immune to the fire and ice of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Fire and Ice.”

“I see! You are truly unfathomable, little monster! You know so much!”

Dugu Bo suddenly understood after hearing this.

Shen Xiuyuan smiled and said no more.

He began to take the two immortal herbs with great concentration. He bit off a petal of the Extreme Flame Immortal Red Flower, and immediately a blazing flame burned in his body;

Then he plucked another leaf of the Extreme Ice Fairy Marrow Grass, and a cool chill instantly spread throughout his body. Two completely different feelings intertwined and collided in his body, forming a powerful force that surged into his limbs and bones.

As this power continued to grow, Shen Xiuyuan’s body gradually became as hard as iron and as cold as fire, as if he had become a warrior of ice and fire.

After taking both magical herbs, Shen Xiuyuan felt the powerful force in his body and his heart was filled with confidence and expectation.

“I ate these two immortal herbs.”

“You can then enter the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire to temper your body with peace of mind.”

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is like a mysterious lake. It lies quietly in the embrace of the mountains. The lake is divided into two parts, one side is as blue as the deep sea, with cold waves, and the other side is as red as lava, with hot steam rising as if it can melt everything.

Two extreme atmospheres intertwine here, forming a unique landscape.

Shen Xiuyuan stood by the lake, took a deep breath of the air with a faint smell of sulfur, and a determined light flashed in his eyes.

He knew that although the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire was dangerous, it was also a great place for him to break through his limits and build an invincible physique. He no longer hesitated and jumped into the lake of ice and fire.

With a “splash” sound, water splashed everywhere and Shen Xiuyuan’s figure instantly disappeared on the lake.

The lake water, alternately cold and hot, instantly enveloped his body, but he felt as if he were in a hot spring, warm and comfortable. The medicinal effects of the Extreme Flame Fairy Red Flower and the Extreme Ice Fairy Marrow Grass quickly took effect in his body, resisting the invasion of the two worlds of ice and fire.

Dugu Bo on the shore looked at the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

He muttered to himself, “Although the little monster has taken the immortal herbs, can he really not be afraid of the high temperature and extreme coldness of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire?”

He knew the power of Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, and even the powerful Title Douluo would not dare to easily get involved. However, Shen Xiuyuan seemed to be confident, which made him look at this young spirit master with new eyes.

As time went by, strange phenomena began to appear in the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. The originally calm lake surface began to roll, forming a huge whirlpool.

In the center of the vortex, powerful energies continued to gather, as if to tear Shen Xiuyuan’s body apart. However, Shen Xiuyuan closed his eyes tightly and let the lake water wash over his body.

At this moment, he seemed to have merged into one with the lake, feeling the baptism of ice and fire.

His body became harder in the interweaving of ice and fire, as if it had been tempered by thousands of hammers, and gradually changed. Suddenly, the strange phenomenon became more intense. The lake water on one side began to condense into ice crystals, and snowflakes fell as light as goose feathers; while the lake water on the other side boiled, and the flames were blazing, as if the entire lake was about to be set on fire.

The two worlds of ice and fire intertwined and collided on Shen Xiuyuan’s body, forming a powerful force that constantly washed over his body.

However, Shen Xiuyuan was not afraid at all. He felt this power flowing through his body, like a giant dragon galloping.

He knew that it was the ice and fire that were forging his body, making it more perfect. He looked calm, enduring the impact of this force while also constantly absorbing it.

As time went by, Shen Xiuyuan’s body gradually changed. His skin became crystal clear, as if it was made of ice crystals and flames.

His eyes became deeper, as if he could see through everything. His body seemed to have turned into a bottomless pit, constantly absorbing the power of ice and fire.

Finally, when the last bit of ice and fire power was absorbed by Shen Xiuyuan, he slowly opened his eyes. There was a dazzling light in his eyes, as if it could illuminate the entire lake. He felt the powerful force in his body, and his heart was full of confidence and expectation.

“I succeeded!” Shen Xiuyuan raised the corners of his mouth.

He felt as if his body had been reborn and became extremely powerful.

He knew that he had forged the Holy Body of Ice and Fire, and no ice or fire could harm his body anymore!
Dugu Bo on the shore was shocked when he saw this scene.

He knew that Shen Xiuyuan had successfully passed this life-and-death test and his physical condition had greatly improved!
An hour passed, and Shen Xiuyuan stood in front of the furnace again, ready to start refining the pill for the second time.

He had a thought.

The vast soul power gushed out again and condensed between his palms.

The golden lotus blossomed again in the palm of his hand, and the scorching golden lotus core fire seemed to ignite the entire space.

This flame is different from ordinary fire. It contains divine power. Every petal seems to have life. Under Shen Xiuyuan’s control, it floats to the bottom of the alchemy furnace.

When the Golden Lotus Earth Core Fire touched the furnace, the entire furnace was once again surrounded by golden flames. The mountain spring water in the furnace quickly boiled under the burning flames, and bursts of steam rose. The aroma of medicine spread again, rich and refreshing.

Dugu Bo stood aside, watching all this intently. He was deeply shocked by Shen Xiuyuan’s alchemy skills. The power of the Golden Lotus Earth Core Fire and the alchemy skills were beyond his imagination. He secretly marveled in his heart that this little monster was indeed unfathomable.

As Shen Xiuyuan operated, the medicinal materials in the furnace began to melt slowly, forming streams of thick medicinal liquid.

Under the burning of the Golden Lotus Earth Core Fire, these medicinal liquids were constantly purified and condensed. The alchemy furnace began to emit a faint glow, and the rhythm of Tao flowed, as if countless gods were chanting in a low voice.

In the sky, a strange phenomenon appeared again. Auspicious clouds gathered and the rays of light echoed with the golden light in the furnace. The whole space was shrouded in a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

Finally, after a period of refining, the second golden pill was completed. Shen Xiuyuan waved his hand lightly, and the lid of the pill furnace opened automatically, revealing the crystal clear, golden pill.

Dugu Bo looked at the golden pill in front of him with a hesitant expression.

He was thinking of his granddaughter Dugu Yan. If he could leave this pill to her, it might help her eliminate the toxins in her body.

Shen Xiuyuan saw through Dugu Bo’s thoughts and said:

“Old monster, don’t worry. There is still one-third of the immortal herbs here, which can be refined once more for Dugu Yan. You should take this pill first.”

(End of this chapter)