P.S.: I made a slight change; the physical copy of the Heavenly Poison Sacred Codex was changed to being directly infused into the protagonist's mind.
The Heavenly Poison Sacred Codex was not created by a single person or Sect; rather, it contains the essence and understanding of the Dao of Poison accumulated by generations of Calamity Poison Bodies. Besides the location of the Netherworld Poison Flame, which Chen Yang cares about most, the Heavenly Poison Sacred Codex also includes an Earth Rank high-grade Cultivation Technique, the Heavenly Poison Nether Art, and three volumes of Earth RankDou Techniques.
Elder Yao's method for poison pills is also included, along with some methods for making and neutralizing poisons.
The Heavenly Poison Sacred Codex also clearly states that the Netherworld Poison Flame is the optimal solution for the Calamity Poison Body. The Heavenly Poison Nether Art, when combined with the Netherworld Poison Flame, has power comparable to a Heaven Rank low-grade Cultivation Technique.
'This is truly a timely assistance!' Chen Yang secretly sighed, then compared the detailed location of the Netherworld Poison Flame marked in the Heavenly Poison Sacred Codex with the map of the Fighting Qi Continent in his mind. 'The Netherworld Poison Flame is indeed in the Izumo Empire. It seems my previous guess was correct.'
This wisp of Netherworld Poison Flame was controlled by the Calamity Poison Body of the Dou Venerate rank mentioned by Elder Yao. After escaping from three Half-Saint experts of the Hall of Souls, they fled all the way to the Northwest Region, constructed an Immortal Cave, and passed away there.
'The Izumo Empire has quite deep waters. Even if Xie Bi Yan isn't a Three-Star Dou Zong now, he must be a Two-Star Dou Zong... Hmm... I should wait until the trip to the Tagor Desert is over before going. There's no rush.'
'Moreover, this Heavenly Poison Nether Art also has some effect in controlling the Calamity Poison Body. I won't have to worry about the Calamity Poison Body erupting before the Dou Emperor stage.'
The System's arrangement this time was perfectly executed, resolving all of Chen Yang's worries.
Thinking of this, Chen Yang subtly reached out and rubbed Xiao Yi Xian's head. The girl was already in a good, bouncy mood, and having Chen Yang affectionately stroke her head made her feel even better.
Seeing how happy and lively Xiao Yi Xian was, Chen Yang planned to copy the Cultivation Technique inside for her to practice in a few days. As for the source of the Cultivation Technique and Dou Technique, he would simply attribute it to the illusory Sect or Family—after all, our Sect has a profound foundation, and our main feature is cheating!
Walking the initial path they took together, Chen Yang and Xiao Yi Xian once again arrived at the cliff edge above the cave.
Standing on the cliff edge, Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath, looking down at the bottomless valley floor and the protruding stone platform suspended in mid-air.
Chen Yang gently reached out, wrapping his arm around Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist, and, just like when they first jumped down from here, he leaped.
This time, Xiao Yi Xian wasn't frightened. Instead, she gazed sweetly at Chen Yang's face, savoring the memory of their first spark of affection.
"Thud!"
The two landed lightly on the stone platform, turned, and looked at the deep passageway, feeling as if they had returned to that very day.
"Chen Yang, I'll take you to a great place!"
Xiao Yi Xian turned her head toward Chen Yang and suddenly spoke.
"Sounds good!"
Chen Yang nodded. He guessed that Xiao Yi Xian was taking him to her secret base, the valley containing immense energy.
Seeing Chen Yang agree, Xiao Yi Xian happily took a Bamboo Flute from her storage ring and put it to her lips, blowing a tune.
After a few breaths, a clear cry came from the sky, and then they saw a gigantic, entirely azure bird flying toward them.
"This is my partner, Xiao Lan. She is a Rank OneBlue Hawk!" Xiao Yi Xian said to Chen Yang with a smile.
"I didn't expect you to have such a lovely partner. Later, I'll introduce you to a cute Demonic Beast too." Chen Yang praised the Blue Hawk, then embraced Xiao Yi Xian, leaped up, and landed on the Blue Hawk's back.
"Xiao Lan, let's go home!"
...The valley capable of supporting Xiao Yan and Zi Yan to Break through to the Dou Emperor stage certainly had its miraculous aspects. The energy here was extremely abundant. Chen Yang felt that if he stayed here for a year or so, he might smoothly Break through to the Dou Zong stage.
The value of the Nine Yang Divine Body continued to rise.
"How is it?"
"This place isn't bad, right?"
Xiao Yi Xian stood on the steps of the small wooden house, hands behind her back with a slightly proud expression, and spoke to Chen Yang.
"This is truly a paradise hidden from the world. Later, when we Break through to the Dou Emperor stage, we'll retire here for a while and have two more children, tsk tsk..."
Chen Yang rubbed his chin, looking around as he spoke.
"Who... who wants to have children with you, hmph..."
A blush spread across Xiao Yi Xian's face. She lightly spat at Chen Yang, turned, and ran inside to tidy up.
Since no one had been here for a long time, a layer of dust had already settled.
"Hahaha..."
Xiao Yi Xian, who had run inside, only heard Chen Yang's hearty laughter coming from outside. A hint of sweetness appeared on her flushed, pretty face. She then hummed the little tune Chen Yang had hummed, happily tidying the furnishings in the room... That night, after dinner, the two spent their first night in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Xiao Yi Xian and Chen Yang were similar in age, both around eighteen or nineteen. Because people on the Fighting Qi Continent were devoted to Cultivation, even though the setting was ancient, girls didn't marry that early. Therefore, Xiao Yi Xian was quite shy about their first time living together.
That night, Chen Yang imparted much knowledge about riding to Xiao Yi Xian. Xiao Yi Xian seemed to have opened the door to a new world, gradually learning the techniques of riding from a complete novice.
However, as those of us who have ridden bikes since childhood know, riding for a long time can lead not only to weak and sore legs but also to exhaustion and fatigue.
Therefore, the next morning, Xiao Yi Xian not only woke up late but also walked with a limp after getting out of bed.
"Bad guy!"
Looking at Chen Yang, Xiao Yi Xian scolded him with a shy expression.
"Yes, yes, yes, I'm the bad guy, I'm the big bad guy!"
Chen Yang reached out and pulled Xiao Yi Xian into his arms, popping a Healing Medicinal Pill into her mouth. This was a Rank Four Healing Pill; even the Amethyst Winged Lion King would feel its effects. For Xiao Yi Xian, a One-Star Dou Zhe, the effect was simply phenomenal.
Watching Xiao Yi Xian gradually recover her Life Qi, Chen Yang suddenly thought of something. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Do you think, after taking this Healing Medicinal Pill, the damage caused by your riding will completely recover?"
Xiao Yi Xian froze upon hearing this, followed by her shy little fists randomly pounding Chen Yang's chest.
"Hahaha..."
The valley continuously echoed with Xiao Yi Xian's coquettish complaints and Chen Yang's laughter. The Blue Hawk above looked at its master and its master's husband with some confusion, thinking how strange humans were... In the afternoon, after the two had eaten, Chen Yang told Xiao Yi Xian to stay in the valley and rest. He then unfurled his Dou Qi Wings, leaped up, and flew straight toward the Amethyst Winged Lion King's Immortal Cave.
Upon arrival, the Amethyst Winged Lion King had already prepared the medicinal herbs.
"Pack up, we're moving!"
Looking at the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Chen Yang smiled as he put away the medicinal herbs, then spoke.
"Yes, Master!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King didn't hesitate much. It didn't have many possessions; it just needed to bring some purple spirit crystals and its cub... At this moment, above the valley, the Blue Hawk was standing on a tree, pretending to nap with its eyes closed. Suddenly, a pressure originating from the depths of its Soul made it tremble uncontrollably.
Raising its bird head to look, the Blue Hawk saw an Amethyst Winged Lion King, massive enough to block out the sky, flying toward them and descending into the valley.
"Screech!"
The Blue Hawk let out a piercing cry, attempting to wake its sleeping master. However, with a glance of its large eyes, it saw Chen Yang standing atop the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head.
"Huh???"
The Rank OneDemonic Beast brain of the Blue Hawk couldn't figure it out...
(End of Chapter)
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