Standing in the lush garden of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, Jiang Yun carefully selected several herbs, his gaze sharp and focused. "Old poison, for you—Dragon Ganoderma. This will restore your vitality and maintain your health."
"Grandfather, are you sure?" Dugu Yan asked, her voice tinged with worry.
Dugu Bo chuckled. "With Jiang Yun's knowledge, I have faith."
"For Dugu Yan, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon." Jiang Yun handed a radiant, golden fruit to Dugu Yan, whose martial spirit shimmered. "This will awaken the dragon bloodline in your martial spirit, enhancing it with earth attributes."
Dugu Yan's breath caught as she consumed the fruit, her martial spirit shimmering and her aura surging. Her scales darkened, gaining a vibrant, earthy hue. "My… my spirit…"
"It's evolving," Jiang Yun confirmed, pleased with the result.
Days passed as Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan refined the herbs under Jiang Yun's guidance. Dugu Bo's complexion improved, his energy revitalized, while Dugu Yan's martial spirit transformed, becoming the Jade Phosphor Earth Dragon—a true dragon-type spirit with a mix of poison and earth attributes.
Zhu Zhuqing, after consuming the Strange Velvet Chrysanthemum and other herbs their medicinal still remains in her body and she felt her physique strengthen, her soul power surging. In a short time, she broke through to level 40.
Dugu Yan also reached level 40, her new dragon bloodline providing her a massive boost.
As for Jiang Yun, with the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well and his constant training, he also advanced to level 40.
"Now, it's time for soul rings," Jiang Yun said, raising his hand.
Golden light erupted from his Arcle, an invisible soul ring appearing around him, its energy swirling. With each new soul ring, his strength, speed, and defense amplified even further.
Jiang Yun's fourth ability activated and he felt his perception increasing and all his senses becoming unimaginably strong he can hear,smell,see,sense,everything in the surrounding of 5 km and it powers will increase when he will become more powerful. But it was very taxing and stamina demanding for him to maintain that state. So he decided to transform and observe the changes.
After activating the 4th ability after transforming, his armour changes into a deep green colur and eyes also became green. It was kuuga's pegasus form with his terrifying perception and senses and in his transformed state he can now endure the drain on his stamina.
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For Zhu Zhuqing, Jiang Yun led her to a quiet grove, where she absorbed an 8,000-year Dark Shadow Leopard's soul ring, granting her the ability Shadow Phantom, which allowed her to split into three shadow clones, each capable of independent combat.
Dugu Yan, whose dragon bloodline was further strengthened, absorbed a 10,000-year Earth Dragon Serpent soul ring, gaining Earth Dragon's Domain, which could summon an area of poisonous mist that paralyzed enemies and enhanced her own strength.
After they returned they checked their soul power.
Jiang Yun-Level 41 Soul Ancestor.
Zhu Zhuqing-Level 42 Soul Ancestor.
Dugu Yan-Level 44 Soul Ancestor.
Zhu Zhuqing approached Jiang Yun after they had returned. "Jiang Yun… thank you."
He glanced at her, his gaze gentle. "We're a team now. Your strength is my strength."
Her cheeks flushed slightly. "You… always know what to say."
Jiang Yun smiled but said nothing more.
Soon, Jiang Yun called them together. "Now that your poison is under control, I wish for you both to officially join me."
Dugu Bo's expression softened, a rare warmth in his eyes. "After all you've done, consider me and Yan fully committed."
Dugu Yan smiled brightly. "I will follow you, Jiang Yun."
Jiang Yun nodded. "Then we will establish a neutral school. A place of strength and peace."
Dugu Bo grinned, his confidence returning. "Leave the arrangements to me. I know just the place."
Jiang Yun watched the two with satisfaction. His faction was growing, and with each step, his vision of a neutral school for those seeking strength and peace was becoming a reality.