Chapter 111: The Poison Maiden, Not Bad!
A sharp cry rang out from within the poisonous mist that had caused the Dou Huang experts to pale. Countless gazes immediately turned toward the center of the mist.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the bloody poison mist formed by the Emperor's Demise Powder churned violently before gradually dissipating.
As the mist cleared, a woman dressed in plain clothes appeared in the sight of everyone.
The woman appeared to be no more than sixteen or seventeen years old, her waterfall-like hair casually tied with a purple ribbon. As the gentle breeze blew, her clothes fluttered, giving her an ethereal aura.
The delicate appearance of the young girl stood in stark contrast to the pair of solid Dou Qi wings behind her.
If not for the current situation, no one would have guessed that this young girl was the mysterious and elusive sect leader of the Poison Sect, the Poison Maiden.
Scorpion Mountain's face was extremely gloomy. Protector Yan was already a formidable opponent, and now the sect leader of the Poison Sect had effortlessly dispelled the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect's treasured Emperor's Demise Powder, showcasing terrifying prowess in the use of poison. She seemed even more formidable.
What Scorpion Mountain didn't know was that Little Doctor Xian's ability to dispel the Emperor's Demise Powder so easily was largely due to her Poison Body, which thrived on consuming poison, and the Three Paths Poison Codex, a cultivation technique perfectly suited for the Poison Body.
What shocked Scorpion Mountain even more was...
Most people in the Chu Yun Empire cultivated poison-based Dou Qi. Before becoming a Dou Practitioner, one typically needed to soak their body in poisonous water and cultivate within it.
However, poison is still poison—it doesn't discriminate between friend and foe. The stronger one became, the more aged and frail they usually appeared.
But these two terrifying individuals from the Poison Sect—why did they look so young?
Taking a deep breath, Scorpion Mountain suppressed the searing poison raging like magma within his body. "Since the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect dared to come, we naturally have a way to retreat unscathed."
As Scorpion Mountain's cold laugh echoed, an incredibly dense green poison mist surged from behind him, spreading across the sky like a tidal wave.
The viscous green light streaked across the sky, its intense corrosive properties leaving visible trails in the air.
Amidst the churning green mist, an elderly figure eerily appeared in mid-air. With a firm tap of his cane on the void, vast Dou Qi erupted from his body.
Empowered by this energy, the green poison mist surged like a mountain flood, carrying a ghostly, oppressive force that seemed capable of crushing a city!
Seeing the ethereal figure within the mist, Wu Ya and the others' expressions darkened.
The former sect leader of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, Scorpion Biyan!
He was still alive, and as everyone had speculated, he had advanced to the legendary Dou Zong level.
An attack from a Dou Zong expert could instantly kill a Dou Wang within this poison mist. Truly terrifying!
"Old dog of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, do you think you can protect your disciples?" Little Doctor Xian shouted coldly, her slender jade hand suddenly rising. A terrifying suction force erupted from her palm.
Like a whale swallowing water, she began to absorb the poison mist unleashed by Scorpion Biyan.
Although this poison mist wasn't as rare as the Emperor's Demise Powder, it was a Dou Technique attack from a Dou Zong expert, making it far more potent in terms of lethality.
Yet, within a few breaths, the sky returned to its clear blue hue.
Scorpion Biyan's figure was now fully revealed.
He was a slightly hunched white-haired old man dressed in ordinary clothes. His aged face was expressionless, but his seemingly cloudy eyes held a chilling sharpness.
In his hand, he held a black cane with a particularly ferocious scorpion head at the top. On the scorpion's forehead, a faint purple light flickered, almost imperceptible.
The old man stood in mid-air, his aura completely restrained, not a trace of it leaking out. At first glance, he appeared to be an ordinary old man.
"The Poison Maiden, not bad!" Scorpion Biyan's eyes narrowed sharply. Although he hadn't used his ultimate Dou Technique, the attack was still formidable—even a peak Dou Huang expert would have to take it seriously.
For the Poison Maiden to dispel it so effortlessly was something he had never seen before!
The Poison Maiden's technique was something even he had never witnessed in his lifetime!
Scorpion Biyan's withered hand tightly gripped his cane, then swept it horizontally. The green poison mist spread across the sky with even greater ferocity.
After refining the energy within Scorpion Biyan's poison mist into her own Dou Qi, Little Doctor Xian felt a noticeable increase in her strength.
At her current level of power, ordinary poisons could hardly have such a significant effect.
Seeing Scorpion Biyan attack again, Little Doctor Xian raised her hand with delight.
However, as soon as she made contact, she realized she had been deceived.
The poison mist looked imposing, but it contained very little energy.
Before Little Doctor Xian could exert much effort, the poison mist had already begun to dissipate on its own, becoming extremely thin.
Watching the distant figures of the retreating enemies, now reduced to mere specks of light from their Dou Qi wings, Little Doctor Xian flicked her sleeve, causing ripples in the air. "Damn it!"
"Don't chase a fleeing enemy," Xiao Yan stopped Little Doctor Xian, who was eager to pursue.
The Poison Sect's strength was indeed formidable, but the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect wasn't an ant to be crushed at will.
Moreover, during this operation, the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect had not only used the Emperor's Demise Powder but also deployed Scorpion Biyan, that old monster. It was possible they had other tricks up their sleeves.
Like the Jia Ma Empire, the Chu Yun Empire also had a Soul Palace protector, known as Protector Iron.
Protector Iron's strength was considerable. If the Poison Sect were to chase after them in full force, they might still win, but some of the Dou Huang experts might end up being turned into puppets to remain useful.
"Sect Leader, Protector Yan."
Wu Ya and the others gathered around, looking at Xiao Yan and Little Doctor Xian with questioning expressions.
Scorpion Biyan's strength had already broken through to the Dou Zong level, and it seemed he had been at that level for some time, making him unfathomable. Without the approval of these two, they were no match for Scorpion Biyan.
Xiao Yan glanced around at the crowd, his gaze settling on Wu Ya. He smiled and said, "You all have worked hard to protect the Poison Sect headquarters, and your contributions are significant. Especially Elder Wu Ya, who held off the strongest sect leader of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect—your contribution is the greatest."
"Now that you've seen the strength of the Poison Sect, the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect is nothing. Once you take the Huangji Pills and your strength increases further, they can be wiped out with a snap of your fingers."
With a wave of his arm, Xiao Yan produced four exquisitely crafted jade bottles, placing them in front of the red-robed elder and the others.
Inside these bottles were the Huangji Pills that could boost their strength? The four Dou Huang experts carefully picked up the jade bottles, their wrinkled faces blooming like chrysanthemums.
With these precious sixth-tier pills, their strength could increase rapidly in a short time, saving them years or even decades of arduous cultivation.
(End of Chapter)
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