"This is—"
"The source of the poisonous miasma." Among those who entered Sunset Forest, several knowledgeable individuals quickly recognized the threat.
"These are Jade Phosphorous Exotic Flowers, and the venom they produce is highly corrosive."
"So many Bilin Jiujue Flowers—why have they become like this?"
"I'm afraid it has something to do with that 100,000-year Spirit Beast." Immortal Lin'er looked ahead. After witnessing the source of the poisonous miasma, she felt a bit uncertain now.
Could it really be Wang Nan and the others who managed to make so many Jade Phosphorous Exotic Flowers go dormant?
The Golden Body Douluo leading the group narrowed his eyes. As a Titled Douluo, he had good judgment; even if he didn't immediately recognize the exact nature of these Spirit Beasts, he could still tell that they had merely entered dormancy, not died.
If it truly was the work of that 100,000-year Spirit Beast, dealing with it might not be as easy as they had imagined.
At the same time, in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Youxiang Qiluo, which had only been a tender bud, instantly grew into a tall flower. It appeared even larger than when Wang Nan and the others had first arrived, with a purple halo surrounding it. The entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well shifted constantly due to its presence.
The aura emanating from it now caused the surrounding plant Spirit Beasts to bow their heads, truly giving it the appearance of a 100,000-year Spirit Beast.
The power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well continued to gather toward it. Streaks of purple light overflowed from the stamen, slowly rotating in mid-air. Wang Nan narrowed his eyes slightly; this method of spirit power circulation was surprisingly similar to that of a Spirit Core.
Soon, the gathered light gradually solidified into a purple sphere the size of a fist. Inside, red, white, and purple lights slowly rotated, emitting the unique floral fragrance of Youxiang Qiluo.
The petals of the Youxiang Qiluo swayed slightly, and the purple sphere gently landed in Wang Nan's hand.
"What is this?"
"In human terms, this should be considered a Spirit Bone." The Youxiang Qiluo's voice was much weaker now.
"A Spirit Bone?"
Wang Nan naturally knew that Spirit Bones were not actually the bones of Spirit Beasts—otherwise, how would Spirit Bones from plant-type Spirit Beasts form? But he truly didn't know that Spirit Bones could form while a Spirit Beast was still alive.
"What you humans call a Spirit Bone is actually a highly aggregated form of spirit power, similar to what you call a Spirit Core. The reason 100,000-year Spirit Beasts are guaranteed to produce Spirit Bones is that all Spirit Beasts whose cultivation reaches 100,000 years have a Spirit Core within their bodies."
"A Spirit Bone is merely the form that residual consciousness and a Spirit Core take when combined after a Spirit Beast dies."
Wang Nan looked at the purple sphere in his hand; it didn't look like a Spirit Bone at all, but rather a giant seed.
"What position does this Spirit Bone represent for you?"
"Any position is fine." The Youxiang Qiluo swayed its petals, a hint of pride in its tone. "This is a special Spirit Bone, formed by the essence it released during its first bloom after passing the Heavenly Tribulation, condensed with the power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"It can provide you with two Spirit Abilities, just like other 100,000-year Spirit Bones. However, since I am still alive, I cannot infuse too much spirit power into it, so I cannot provide you with much in terms of spirit power cultivation."
For most Spirit Masters, Spirit Bones, unlike spirit rings, provided more than just Spirit Abilities. Their greater function was to boost spirit power and strengthen the Spirit, much like a Heaven And Earth Treasure without any side effects.
However, for Wang Nan, these things no longer mattered.
"Thank you."
"Why don't you ask what Spirit Abilities I can provide?" Even after passing the Heavenly Tribulation, Youxiang Qiluo's personality hadn't changed much. Seeing that Wang Nan only thanked it and didn't press further, it couldn't help but want to say a few more words.
"Let's talk about this later. Someone is coming."
As soon as the words fell, Wang Nan's gaze turned to the surrounding rock walls, where several people had already poked their heads out.
"What a paradise on Earth!" Even with the Golden Body Douluo's experience, he couldn't help but exclaim the moment he saw this place.
"Xiao Tao, Wang Nan." Immortal Lin'er first saw the two of them, then her gaze fell upon the Youxiang Qiluo beside them.
Although there was more than one 100,000-year Spirit Beast in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, after passing the Heavenly Tribulation, the current Youxiang Qiluo had already stepped into the ranks of Vicious Beasts. Its aura was completely different from other plant Spirit Beasts.
Seeing Wang Nan and the others' position and their state, Immortal Lin'er suddenly became alert, secretly glancing at the Golden Body Douluo beside her.
Regardless of what had happened between the two of them and the Spirit Beast, the ownership of this 100,000-year Spirit Beast was probably no longer something the Body Sect alone could decide.
"Dean Xian, are those two your Disciples from Shrek Academy?"
"Precisely."
The Golden Body Douluo looked at the situation in the valley, secretly speculating about the relationship between Wang Nan and Youxiang Qiluo. "Dean Xian, according to our previous agreement, how to deal with this 100,000-year Spirit Beast should have nothing to do with Shrek Academy, right?"
Immortal Lin'er cursed inwardly. Judging by the Golden Body Douluo's tone, even if Wang Nan and the others had arrived here first, and even if they had made some agreement with this Spirit Beast in advance, the people from the Body Sect still intended to forcefully seize it.
However, since she had already spoken, it was difficult for her to go back on her word now. "I, Immortal Lin'er, keep my word and will not interfere with this Spirit Beast's matter. However, given the current situation, I'm afraid your Body Sect can be considered latecomers compared to my two students."
"Haha, Dean Xian is joking. I also understand the principle of first come, first served. It's just that your academy's two Disciples cannot handle a 100,000-year Spirit Beast, so I can only help them." With that, the Golden Body Douluo had already flown up and headed into the valley.
The vines on the rock wall attacked him. He merely shook his spirit power slightly, repelling these vines, clearly displaying the strength of a Rank 96 Super Douluo.
Even a 100,000-year Spirit Beast didn't concern the Golden Body Douluo too much. To him, a Spirit Beast that had just passed its first Heavenly Tribulation posed no threat. He only feared that Shrek Academy would contend with him for this Spirit Beast.
"You two, please stand back a bit, lest I accidentally injure you."
As soon as the Golden Body Douluo landed, his eyes greedily swept over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then he shouted at Wang Nan and the others.
Immediately after, nine spirit rings rose around him, his entire torso glowed faintly through his back, spirit power circulated, and his right hand slowly retracted.
"Senior, wait."
Wang Nan's figure arrived beside the Golden Body Douluo, his voice following closely.
The Golden Body Douluo only felt a strong hand grip his wrist, and his right hand, which had been accumulating power, instantly became immobile.
In just an instant, his eyes widened abruptly as he looked at Wang Nan.