Secret of Ice and Fire

The vitality of life continued to resonate through the newly shaped Sunset Forest, changes that were brought with the harmony of the five elements.

Verdalor's gaze shifted towards the divided sections of the Sunset Forest, each radiating with different elements.

The landscape now bore the harmony of nature's might, a sanctuary ripe with potential for growth and cultivation.

Drawing upon his might as the World Tree, Verdalor extended the reach of his domain, opening the realm to integrate all sections with each other.

Wood fueled the fires of the volcanoes, flames dancing with newfound vigor.

Then earth, formed by the intense heat, contained hidden veins of metal, its essence resonating with the promise of strength.

Metal, in turn, carried the life-giving waters of the rivers, their flow enriched by the minerals within.

The water, gentle yet powerful, nurtured the very roots of the trees, carrying life-giving energy.

And the cycle of elements circling kept on while enhancing each other.

As the elements nurtured each other, the energy particles throughout Sunset Forest reached a crescendo, the essence of each section intertwining with the others.

The Sunset Forest become a sanctuary that is brimmed with energy where the spirit, spiritual and elemental cultivation will be faster.

This increase in speed will make Sunset Forest a cultivation heaven for spirit beasts and human alike.

Verdalor's verdant form stood amidst the changes, his voice resonating with a sense of satisfaction.

"Behold," he declared, his voice carrying a note of awe, "a nexus of energies that will empower us.

The Sunset Forest shall thrive as a sanctuary where spirit beasts will grow faster than ever."

With the integration of the elements complete, Verdalor's wanted to expedite the increase of energies.

He extended his roots towards all trees in Sunset Forest and increase their growth.!

As the trees were nurtured by Verdalor, a surge of energy flowed through the Sunset Forest, its essence was once again emitting profound vitality.

The trees shimmered with an otherworldly radiance, leaves rustling with a sense of life.

The Sunset Forest seems to expand their size twofold!

With the integration complete, Verdalor's verdant form turned towards his companions, a sense of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"Now," he began, his voice carrying a note of ambition, "we shall journey deeper into the Sunset Forest, to take what was promised to us by Dugu Bo."

As the companions set forth, Verdalor's led the way, it was then that Verdalor came to a halt.

Rokhanth, Thalindra, Likapa and Aqerion turned their attention towards Verdalor, their gazes filled with curiosity.

"Even gods can die," Verdalor whispered, his voice carrying a note of intrigue.

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The companions' journey led them deeper until they reached their destination.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the hot spring is said to be one of the three great treasure bowls, an extremely rare and valuable natural environment.

As they ventured forward, the air seemed charged with anticipation, the promise of the garden and its enigmatic secret urging them onward.

The very essence of the Sunset Forest seemed to whisper tales of ancient legends and untold mysteries.

Verdalor guided the way, the prospects of his cultivation will increase at least tenfold in speed made him trembling with excitement!

Before them lay the entrance to the garden, a realm shrouded in mystery and guarded by the passage of time. Verdalor's roots extended towards the entrance.

The companions stepped into the garden, their gazes filled with wonder as they beheld the landscape that unfolded before them.

Exuberant green foliage painted the scenery, while vibrant blooms exuded an otherworldly radiance.

Verdalor stood amidst the lush landscape.

"Within this garden lies a secret," he began, his voice carrying a note of gravitas, "a tale of legends that has shaped the very fabric of this realm."

The companions' gazes remained fixed upon Verdalor, curiosity dancing within their eyes.

"The Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King," Verdalor spoke, his voice carrying the weight of ancient tales, "fell at the same time on this very piece of land.

Their bodies, mighty and revered, were buried thousands of feet beneath the surface."

Rokhanth's scales gleamed with understanding.

Verdalor's voice boomed with recognition.

"The legends speak of their simultaneous fall, a war between gods that shook the realm!"

Verdalor extended his roots towards a particular section of the garden, a place where a sense of reverence seemed to linger in the air.

"In this very spot," he continued, his voice was filled with excitement, "the bodies of the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King were buried.

Their remains infused the land, giving rise to the very phenomenon known as the Icefire Polarized Eyes."

The companions' gazes shifted towards the designated area, a sense of wonderment enveloping them.

"The Icefire Polarized Eyes," Verdalor repeated, his voice carrying a note of reverence, "contains fire and ice parts.

In the oval pool, the waters of the hot spring is separated, colored, milky white and vermilion.

Even more bizarre, even though they were in the same pool they remained clearly separated, not encroaching on each other and constantly keeping to their own sides.."

As the companions stood within the garden, a sense of awe settled upon them.

The legacy of the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King is in front of their eyes with the hep of Verdalor.

Verdalor extended his roots deep into the earth, trying to reach the remains of the fabled dragon kings.

"Their power," he spoke, his voice carrying a note of reverence, "will be mine!"

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Verdalor stood at the heart of the Icefire Polarized Eyes.

With a sense of determination, he extended his roots towards the fertile earth, his innate skill, World Tree: Realm Devour, coming to life.

"My oh my, this is another level of fertilizer," Verdalor chuckled in amusement.

The space enveloping the garden and the remains of the dragon kings responded to Verdalor's call, producing waves of space fluctuations.

Slowly and deliberately, the garden began to shift, its boundaries bending and merging with the Verdalor's inner world.

The immortal herbs, vibrant and potent, were inside Verdalor's inner world, absorbed into his being.

The remains of the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King, once buried deep within the land, were now buried deep and now blessed his inner world.

Two existences in one well, yin and yang mutually subduing each other, and thus the hottest and coldest thing under the heavens.

Seizing the fortune of Heaven and earth, swallowing the best features of the sun and the moon.

In terms of potency of attributes, there was nothing that could match and in turn increase Verdalor's cultivation speed.

With each passing moment, the garden seemed to fold into himself.

Now there were no more garden, there were no more land, all of it had been devoured.

Verdalor stood as a conduit between realms, his innate skill allowing him to draw the sanctuary within his inner world, the Nexus.

The transition was seamless, the garden's vibrant beauty giving way to the ethereal landscape of the Nexus.

Immortal herbs, once nurtured within the garden, now flourished within this inner realm, their energies intertwined with Verdalor's energy.

The remains of the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King lay at the heart of the Nexus, their presence a testament to the convergence of legends.

They will grow with Verdalor's energy and in turn they will provide many benefits to himself.

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Verdalor turned towards his companions, he will look back towards his gain later.

"Now," he began, his voice carrying a note of determination, "the time has come to bestow upon each of you the immortal herb that aligns with your species and cultivations."

Rokhanth, Thalindra, Likapa and Aqerion exchanged glances, curiosity and anticipation dancing within their eyes.

"For you, Rokhanth," Verdalor spoke, his voice carrying a note of affirmation, "a herb that resonates with the element of fire, strengthening your affinity and connection to its power.

Verdalor gently plucked an immortal herb from the Nexus, its fiery hues reflecting the element it represented.

Its name is Infernal Delicate Apricot, this herb will also make you impervious to fire!"

Rokhanth extended a massive tail towards Verdalor, his smiles filled with appreciation.

"This is for you, Thalindra," Verdalor continued, his voice holding a sense of recognition, "an herb that embodies the essence of earth, enhancing your mastery over its wonder and its powerful nature.

Although it's less domineering than Infernal Delicate Apricot, it's the most suitable for you as it will also improve your bloodline.

Its name is Mountain Blood-Rose, maybe you can awaken the behemoth bloodline."

Thalindra's scales shimmered with anticipation as Verdalor offered the immortal herb which was radiating vibrant earth and blood aura, pulsating with energy.

"Likapa! Take this one, it will tempered your aura and make your spirit energy the densest between us!

Its name is Grey Jade Ore Tulip, it will also harden your skin and make it more robust than ever!"

Likapa snatched the tulip from Verdalor hand with eyes full of excitement.

"And for you, Aqerion," Verdalor concluded, his voice carrying a note of reverence, "an herb that aligns with the element of water, empowering your ability to harness its fluidity and gain the power to harness ice element."

Aqerion's form seemed to ripple with excitement as Verdalor placed the immortal herb in his care, its watery essence dancing with untamed energy.

Verdalor turned to his friends and encouraged them, "Brothers, ingest the herbs inside your territory, I'll await the day that tribulations will strike you!"