In the northern reaches of the Falling God Abyss, a small valley was veiled in a dense, toxic mist that obscured the view. Closer inspection revealed several figures standing within, among them were Xiao Yan and his companions, who had recently obtained the demonic core and essence blood of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. “According to Xinlan, I believe that the strong practitioners from the Ice River Valley have already entered the Falling God Abyss. Perhaps soon, they will find us…” a fire burned in the valley, casting an eerie glow. Xiao Yan mused. “Yes, and among the strong practitioners who came this time, there are those at the peak level of the Battle Sect realm,” Xinlan nodded, her expression grave. The peak level of the Battle Sect realm, such strength, was even more formidable than the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. Though Xiao Yan was accompanied by two Battle Sects equivalent to eight stars, it would be very difficult for them to gain the upper hand against such a powerful foe. After all, the peak of the Battle Sect realm, was nearly the strongest below the Dou Zun realm. Little Healer Immortal and the Heavenly Fire Venerable also nodded in agreement. They were well aware of the level of power involved. Even with the latter’s pride, they could not deny that in their current state, it would be extremely difficult to contend with a Battle Sect at peak level. “Therefore, before they find us, we must first solve the problem with Elder Yao’s body or your Disaster Poison Body, otherwise, things could turn very dire…” Xiao Yan said solemnly. In response, Little Healer Immortal and the Heavenly Fire Venerable both nodded. In their current situation, if either of them could resolve their own issue, their strength would drastically increase. Thus, even when facing the peak Battle Sect of the Ice River Valley, they would have the strength to fight back. “Let’s start with crafting a body for Elder Yao first. He was once a Dou Zun, and with a physical body, even if he cannot immediately recover to his peak strength, ascending to Dou Zun again should not be too difficult. As for my Disaster Poison Body, no one has ever completely controlled it before. We do not know what might happen after complete control, so I suggest that Elder Yao should be our priority.” Little Healer Immortal pondered for a moment and then spoke earnestly. Hearing Little Healer Immortal’s analysis, Xiao Yan also fell into deep thought. Indeed, it was the safest option to first assist the Heavenly Fire Venerable. “The Disaster Poison Body is a marvel of the universe. When it erupts, even Dou Zuns must temporarily avoid its power. If you can control it, the achievement will be astounding,” the Heavenly Fire Venerable stroked his beard and said slowly. “Elder Yao is being too modest,” Little Healer Immortal smiled softly. “Little Healer Immortal is right. First, we shall craft a body for Elder Yao, and only then can we dispel this crisis,” Xiao Yan nodded, finally making up his mind. He said, “Since that is the case, let’s address Elder Yao’s problem first.” “I will start refining the Yin Yang Life Soul Pill now. During this time, you all need to protect me. Do not venture out unnecessarily, to avoid attracting trouble.” Resolved, Xiao Yan did not hesitate. With a move, he appeared on a boulder in the valley. He waved his hand, and the Myriad Beast Cauldron emerged, hovering steadily in the air. Seeing that Xiao Yan was about to start refining the pill, Little Healer Immortal and the others nodded and slowly backed away, forming a protective ring. Xiao Yan waved his hand, and emerald flames sprang forth. He then casually threw the flames into the cauldron. Another swipe of his hand, and medicinal herbs began streaming out of his storage ring, floating in mid-air. Carefully inspecting the herbs, Xiao Yan only closed his eyes once he was sure there were no issues. The recipe for the Yin Yang Life Soul Pill flowed through his mind like a stream, and within moments, he mastered the key points of the refinement process. After a while, Xiao Yan opened his eyes and took a deep breath. A finger flick sent a vividly colored flower into the cauldron. The flower was stunningly bright, and peculiarly, at its center, was a human face, eyes, nose, and mouth, all lifelike, sending a chill down one’s spine.
“Ghost Face Flower…” Xiao Yan recognized the name of the flower. It was one of the rare main ingredients for the Yin Yang Life Soul Pill. It was hard to find, and he wondered where Xinlan had sourced it, but it was clear she had put in a lot of effort. Glancing at the eerie flower, Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and the Ghost Face Flower was thrown into the cauldron, enveloped by the emerald flame. “Ah!” As the Ghost Face Flower was engulfed by the flames, black vapors began to seep out. Simultaneously, a chilling infant cry echoed from the cauldron. Xiao Yan furrowed his brows. The Ghost Face Flower was indeed unusual, but no matter how odd, it was no match for the power of the alien flame. With a mental command, Dou Qi covered his ears, silencing the chilling cries. His hand tightened, and the temperature of the flame soared. As the temperature increased, the black vapors dissipated rapidly. Without the protection of the black gas, the Ghost Face Flower withered quickly. The human face gradually drooped, and after about ten minutes, it burst, turning into a pile of dark powder. Seeing the powder, Xiao Yan did not immediately remove the flame. Instead, he repeatedly refined the dark powder until it shone with a metallic luster. Only then did he encapsulate the powder in a flame and suspend it in a corner of the cauldron. After completing the purification of the Ghost Face Flower, Xiao Yan selected a red fruit the size of a fist. Chilling energy continually emanated from the fruit. “The Rebirth Demon Fruit is a bizarre item that greatly helps in the restoration of soul power. We should stock up on more, just in case…” Xiao Yan scanned the red fruit and, with a flick of his finger, tossed it into the cauldron. As the pill refining progressed, the herbs suspended in the air were gradually added to the cauldron. Xiao Yan worked with extreme caution, knowing that if he failed to refine the Yin Yang Life Soul Pill, the revival of the Heavenly Fire Venerable would be delayed. And now, with their enemies approaching, they had little time to waste. During Xiao Yan’s pill refining, Little Healer Immortal and the others stood silently a hundred meters away, wary of any noise that might interfere. Additionally, all the venomous beasts within a thousand meters were driven away or killed by Little Healer Immortal and the Heavenly Fire Venerable, ensuring perfect protection. As time passed, two days swiftly flew by. In the southern region of the Falling God Abyss, the place where the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast once resided, silence reigned. The massive stone fortress, now devoid of the dragon beast’s domineering presence, looked empty. About a thousand meters from the fortress, a sharp gust of wind suddenly announced the arrival of numerous white-robed figures. “Elder Snake, the energy fluctuation we sensed a few days ago came from here…” one elder scanned the surroundings and respectfully addressed the old man with a serpent staff. “There is no longer any lingering aura here…” the elder called Snake, his gaze fixed on the fortress, said calmly. “From what I know, this area is the Sky Scorpion Region, once ruled by a Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast at the eight-star Battle Sect level. But now…”, another elder frowned. “No trace of the scorpion dragon beast…” Elder Snake squinted his eyes and said slowly, “There are traces of corpse qi here. If my guesses are correct, the beast has been eliminated.” “What? That beast was an eight-star Battle Sect! Even in the entire Falling God Abyss, there are few at that level. Who could have killed it?” the others exclaimed in shock. “In addition to the corpse qi, the ground shows signs of high-temperature scorching. It seems someone with strong fire control did this. From the shattered souls of the Ice River Valley disciples, I recall a young man controlling a very powerful flame. If I am not mistaken, it was those people,” Elder Snake picked up a handful of grass, and with a gentle squeeze, it turned to ash. “Them? They’re that strong?” the three elders’ faces changed. “An eight-star Battle Sect… yet they could defeat them so easily. What’s strange about that?” Elder Snake chuckled and stood up, his eyes turning towards the north of the Falling God Abyss, a strange smile on his wizened face. “But the air still holds traces of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. They must have taken its demonic core. Following this trail, we can find them.” “Elder Snake is wise,” the three elders said in unison, delighted. Elder Snake waved his hand carelessly and, leaning on his staff, slowly made his way north. A faint, eerie laughter wafted through the air. “I am becoming increasingly curious about these people. Not only do they harbor the Disaster Poison Girl, but they also dared to hunt the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. Very good…” Behind him, the three elders exchanged glances and chuckled coldly. Whoever caught the interest of Elder Snake, who knows whether it was a misfortune or a blessing? “Those who offend the Ice River Valley rarely have a good end. Pity such unfortunate souls…”
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