Lin Yu found that the majority of the divine herbs around him had already fully evolved, including the one he was planning to consume. Time was of the essence. He couldn't spare a moment to examine his newly gained rewards—his priority was to immediately enhance his strength by consuming the divine herbs.
He still needed to visit Dugu Bo to resolve the issue of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which had been exposed during a live broadcast. Lin Yu was certain that with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well now revealed, factions such as the Spirit Hall, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Heaven Dou Empire would soon head to Dugu Bo's estate, trying every means to obtain the divine herbs. Dugu Bo alone couldn't possibly defend the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well against all these forces—it would require Lin Yu's intervention.
This would mark the first time Lin Yu revealed his true strength to the outside world.
Although the herbs had evolved, time was tight. He decided to set aside the newly evolved Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Blazing Delicate Apricot for now. Instead, he chose to consume the Celestial Chrysanthemum, the Narcissus Jade Muscles Bone, and the Dew of Perception.
Standing up, Lin Yu walked through the misty white fog towards the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, resembling a red and blue Taiji diagram. The divine herbs grew near the well, and he needed to walk closer to reach them.
One by one, he carefully harvested the evolved Celestial Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Muscles Bone, and Dew of Perception, storing them in the Qiankun Cauldron, which his Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul had conjured.
Lin Yu first refined the essence of the evolved Celestial Chrysanthemum into a radiant golden pill using the Qiankun Cauldron. He then sat down cross-legged, swallowing the golden pill whole.
The moment the pill entered his stomach, a surge of warmth flooded his body, spreading from his abdomen to his limbs. Part of this warmth nourished his muscles and bones, significantly enhancing their strength, while the other portion was absorbed by his spirit power.
However, Lin Yu's spirit power had already reached level 70, so the medicinal power couldn't increase it further. Nonetheless, the fortification of his body was substantial, elevating his physique to match that of a Spirit Emperor-level master, solely through physical strength.
Next, Lin Yu refined the essence of the Narcissus Jade Muscles Bone into a pale blue pill, which he also swallowed. The sensation was different this time. While the Celestial Chrysanthemum had caused slight discomfort as it strengthened his body, the Narcissus Jade Muscles Bone provided a cool, soothing flow of energy. It nourished his meridians, making Lin Yu feel refreshed and invigorated.
With his body thoroughly nourished, Lin Yu noticed that the speed at which he circulated his Longevity Technique had increased noticeably.
Lastly, Lin Yu extracted the essence of the Dew of Perception, forming it into a crystalline drop of dew. This herb, being particularly beneficial for the eyes, required a different approach. Summoning his Dual Pupils Martial Soul, Lin Yu's eyes turned into a pair of silvery vertical pupils. He split the dew into two drops and carefully applied one to each eye.
A cool sensation washed over his eyes, and soon a mysterious energy began to circulate within his Dual Pupils. As the Dew of Perception was fully absorbed, Lin Yu felt a peculiar sense of clarity—his Dual Pupils had unlocked a new ability: confinement.
To test this newfound power, Lin Yu directed his gaze toward a nearby rock wall, activating the power of his Dual Pupils. In an instant, his eyes emitted a dazzling silver light. The light coalesced into countless tiny symbols that enveloped the wall. A plant growing on the rock wall was immediately frozen in place.
Indeed, the ability was confinement!
Satisfied with this discovery, a smile crept across Lin Yu's face. Though he possessed three Martial Souls—the Chaos Green Lotus, Golden Dragon, and Dual Pupils—none of them had provided a true offensive ability until now.
After consuming three evolved divine herbs, Lin Yu estimated that even without absorbing any additional spirit power through the system, simply acquiring his seventh spirit ring would be enough to propel him to level 80!
Previously, Lin Yu had three spirit rings in reserve, but he had been reluctant to use them. Given his three Martial Souls and the unique nature of the Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul's abilities, it made more sense to save those rings for his Dual Pupils and Golden Dragon Martial Souls, ensuring they gained powerful spirit skills.
However, now that he had obtained the mysterious pill Manual, Lin Yu decided to use a random reward to exchange for another Heaven-Given Spirit Ring.
While it felt somewhat wasteful, Lin Yu needed the power boost, so he accepted the trade-off.
He planned to attach this new Heaven-Given Spirit Ring to his Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul as its seventh ring. Given his current physical condition, he could elevate the ring's age to a million years, and a million-year spirit ring would grant at least three spirit abilities.
Lin Yu had already decided what those three abilities would be. One would, of course, be the Martial Soul clone. The other two would come from the innate Five Element Flags: the Yellow Apricot Flag of Earth and the Black Water Flag. The former was peerless in defense, while the latter commanded all waters under heaven. Combined with the karmic flames of the Red Lotus, these abilities would grant him immunity to both fire and ice, offsetting the need to consume the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Blazing Delicate Apricot.