"The Poison Pill Method is indeed difficult, but... actually, there is another way to delay the eruption of the Woeful Poison Body." Sensing Xiao Yan's concern, Yao Lao paused for a moment before continuing, "It's said that there's a type of sealing technique that can temporarily postpone the outbreak of the Woeful Poison Body."
"Really? Then—"
"I don't know it." Before Xiao Yan could finish his question, Yao Lao cut him off bluntly.
"Then why even bring it up..." Xiao Yan twitched at the corner of his mouth. While he had several secret techniques, none were suited to restraining the Woeful Poison Body. It seemed he'd have to search for those sealing arts himself in the future.
"Hehe, don't get impatient. While I don't know that kind of sealing technique, I do know of another way to suppress the Woeful Poison Body—and this method will benefit you too." Yao Lao smiled as he spoke.
"Oh? What method could possibly benefit me too?" Xiao Yan asked with curiosity.
"Find the Nether Poison Flame, ranked twentieth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."
"Nether Poison Flame?" At the mention of the name, images surfaced in Xiao Yan's mind. In his past life, he was a fireplay expert, and apart from the mysterious first-ranked flame, he was deeply familiar with the rest.
Although the Nether Poison Flame ranked only twentieth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, its power could not be underestimated. It was formed within endless poisonous mists and known for devouring various toxins. As a result, the flame itself was highly venomous—so much so that its toxicity was said to rival that of an erupting Woeful Poison Body. It was considered nearly impossible to refine.
Naturally, Xiao Yan didn't pay such exaggerations any mind. No matter how overblown the tales, it was still only ranked twentieth. Even flames in the top three of the Heavenly Flame Ranking could be subdued—how could this one possibly compare to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame?
Even lower-ranked ones like the Yin-Yang Twin Flame sounded more fearsome on paper than the Nihility Devouring Flame. But in real combat, if flames of equal age clashed, nearly any of the top fifteen could utterly dominate them. After all, the ranking was still quite authoritative. At least in Xiao Yan's experience, it hadn't been proven wrong.
"The Woeful Poison Body erupts because of excessive toxic accumulation in the body. But the Nether Poison Flame absorbs natural poisons to form, and if you can subdue it, even without acquiring the three essential items, it can greatly alleviate the toxicity in the host of the Woeful Poison Body," Yao Lao continued.
"But the problem is, where would I even find the Nether Poison Flame?" Xiao Yan frowned. Though it ranked low, it was exceedingly rare. Not even in his previous life had he heard of someone successfully obtaining it.
"This kind of flame generally only exists within ancient Nether Poison Marshes—regions teeming with poisonous creatures. That's why so few have found it," Yao Lao explained with a smile. "But your luck's not bad. Near the Jia Ma Empire, there's a location that fits the conditions for the Nether Poison Flame to form."
"Cloud Mist Empire?" Xiao Yan immediately reacted. That empire was famed for its poisons and filled with toxic regions. He vaguely remembered hearing in his past life that someone there had a Heavenly Flame. It could very well have been the Nether Poison Flame.
"Exactly. I visited the Cloud Mist Empire years ago. There were indeed rumors of a Heavenly Flame there. But I didn't like the place, so I didn't linger. If you truly want to find the Nether Poison Flame, you may as well take your chances there."
"Looks like heading to the Cloud Mist Empire is unavoidable..." Xiao Yan murmured to himself. If a Heavenly Flame truly existed there, it was likely the Nether Poison Flame. And even if it wasn't, any flame would serve to evolve his Flame Mantra. Clearly, it was a venture with no downside—assuming he could get the flame.
"But, Teacher, you mentioned that three essential items are needed to refine a Heavenly Flame. I haven't gathered them all yet. Should I wait until I do before setting out?" Xiao Yan suddenly recalled the matter.
Yao Lao had previously devised a plan to increase his success rate in refining flames: the Blood Lotus Pill, Ice Spirit Cold Spring, and a Soul-Gathering Essence.
He already had two of the ingredients needed for the Blood Lotus Pill—just missing a third-rank Magic Core. But living in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, that was nothing to worry about. He could easily hunt a few third-rank beasts to complete it. As for the Soul-Gathering Essence, Yao Lao still had a bit in reserve, so that was settled. The only unknown was the Ice Spirit Cold Spring, for which he had yet to find any clues.
"The items I prepared for you were only meant to assist with refining Heavenly Flames ranked sixteenth and below. Beyond that, their effectiveness drops. But the Nether Poison Flame is an exception. Its trickiest aspect is its venom, not high temperature. As long as you prepare to counter its toxins, you'll be fine," Yao Lao explained.
"In the meantime, just focus on your cultivation. I'll refine special pills for dealing with the Nether Poison Flame. Luckily, this valley has plenty of herbs—including those I need. You won't have to run around looking for ingredients." Yao Lao added.
Xiao Yan nodded. He knew that with his current seven-star Dou Disciple strength, heading to the Cloud Mist Empire would be reckless. That place had a higher overall power level than the Jia Ma Empire. Even with Yao Lao by his side, there was no guarantee of safety. Only after breaking through to the Dou Master realm—and with the help of the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Flame—could he truly protect himself.
Also, in a land teeming with poisons and poison masters, he'd need to prepare some antidote and poison-resistant pills in advance. He couldn't afford to fall prey to someone's underhanded tricks.
However, what troubled Xiao Yan most now was Xiao Yixian. He had initially planned to travel with her, but the Cloud Mist Empire was different. It was famous for its poison culture. If something accidentally triggered her Woeful Poison Body, it could spell disaster.
For Xiao Yan, an uncontrollable Woeful Poison Body was essentially useless. He didn't want the effort he'd spent luring away the future Heavenly Poison Woman to be wasted by her turning into a ticking time bomb. Only after obtaining the Nether Poison Flame or gathering the necessary materials would he consider helping her activate the Woeful Poison Body.
(End of Chapter)
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