Journey

Misty Cloud Sect, main peak.

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye. Misty Cloud Sect has handled all the affairs of Yun Yun properly. Xiao Yuan, although he also helped, spent most of his time cultivating his Dou Technique.

Mang Tianchi left him was a Earth Rank Advanced body-refining Dou Technique called Demon Lightning Body, and a mid-level Earth-rank Dou Technique called Heavenly Lightning Movement.

To Xiao Yuan's dismay, both of these techniques require the power of thunder in the world to cultivate. The amount of Black Demon Lightning within his body is simply not enough to cultivate Dou Technique.

However, Xiao Yuan had studied it and found that the Demon Lightning Body was a body-refining Dou Technique that combined offense and defense. It was said that if cultivated to its limit, a casual wave of the hand would unleash lightning with the power of heaven, and the burst of power would be as terrifying as thunder and lightning! As for defense, the Demon Lightning Body cause all the substances in the body to transform into heavenly lightning. At that time, unless one was completely destroyed, even the most serious injuries could be repaired and restored with the power of lightning.

Heavenly Lightning Movement is a Dou Technique that transforms the body into lightning. Unlike the agility of Three Thousand Lightning Movement, Heavenly Lightning Movement focuses on charging straight ahead. It is fast and powerful, and when it hits the enemy, it is like a thunderbolt descending from the sky, making it extremely powerful.

This Dou Technique is quite spectacular, but it's even faster than the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, especially when it comes to traveling, where it's incredibly powerful.

It is said that Mang Tianchi once used this move to kill a powerful opponent of the same level.

Xiao Yuan also understood why it was said that the Heavenly Lightning Movement was complementary to the Demon Lightning Body. If the Demon Lightning Body was not cultivated to a sufficient level, one would kill oneself before even killing others.

Without Dou Technique like Heavenly Lightning Movement, the effect of Demon Lightning Body cannot be perfected.

However, according to Xiao Yuan's estimation, if he could initially master these two Dou Technique, he could easily send Gu He flying and injure Yun Shan with all his might that day.

To be honest, the energy required to advance to the Dou Emperor level is indeed considerable, and Xiao Yuan still doesn't feel like he's advanced.

In particular, he has five Qi Mansion, so he needs much more Dou Qi than ordinary people.

So far, apart from refining his Dou Qi, Xiao Yuan has made little progress.

Of course, Xiao Yuan also knew that such things should not be rushed.

In addition, Xiao Yuan also obtained from Yun Yun the Earth Rank Dou Techniques that Yun Shan had used that day, the Great Compassionate Wind Ripping Hand.

However, this is much easier to cultivate than the three Dou Technique given by Mang Tianchi.

Of course, since it's Earth Rank Dou Techniques, a week's proficiency isn't enough.

Therefore, Xiao Yuan basically spent his days cultivating at the Misty Cloud Sect and spending time with Yun Yun, and his evenings returning to the Xiao Residence to put Ya Fei and Xiao Yu at ease.

Ya Fei and Xiao Yu were quite satisfied with this, but Yun Yun was a little conflicted. However, she was not angry because of it. After all, Yun Shan had just died, and she couldn't possibly have sex with Xiao Yuan at such a time. That would be too filial.

Fortunately, Xiao Yuan always came to her side whenever she needed him these past few days, which made her feel at ease.

But her absence at night did make her feel somewhat lonely in the dark.

Even if she did nothing, just knowing that Xiao Yuan was around made her feel much more at ease.

The holidays at the Jia Nan Academy are neither too long nor too short.

However, for someone like Xiao Yuan who has already become an elder of the Inner Academy, it wouldn't matter if he didn't go.

However, he couldn't stay in the Jia Ma Empire forever. Although the cultivation conditions at the Misty Cloud Sect were good, they were still inferior to those at the Inner Academy.

Moreover, after receiving news of Xiao Yi Xian from Ya Fei, Xiao Yuan was indeed getting restless.

With two different kinds of Heavenly Flames in his own hands, plus the Bone Spirit Cold Flame from the Yao Lao, it would be enough to help Xiao Yi Xian solve the problem of her poisonous body.

In Xiao Yuan's view, an unstable poisonous body is definitely not as easy to control as a stable poisonous body in cultivation.

This will directly affect Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation efficiency.

Although Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation speed is already incredibly fast, it also means that she is getting closer and closer to death.

Every day that such a hidden danger is delayed increases the risk.

Xiao Yuan was unwilling to place his hopes on the uncertainties of luck.

He wanted to help Xiao Yi Xian resolve her poison problem as soon as possible.

However, perhaps because he had returned to the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Yuan felt that the dormant soul within the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's body seemed to have become somewhat active recently.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."

Yun Yun appeared beside Xiao Yuan at some point and asked softly.

"I plan to go to the Chuyun Empire. I have received news that a friend of mine seems to have appeared there."

Xiao Yuan spoke frankly and had no intention of hiding anything from Yun Yun.

"The Chuyun Empire? That place is full of Poison Master, fraught with danger." Yun Yun frowned, instinctively wanting to stop Xiao Yuan from taking the risk, but quickly realized something, her eyebrows furrowing, "Your friend, is she your girlfriend?"

"Sister Yun really understands me. Do you remember the little valley I took you to? That's where my friend found it. To be honest, if it weren't for that place, our relationship might not have reached this point today."

Xiao Yuan smiled upon hearing this, reached out and put his arm around Yun Yun's waist, and said softly.

"Hmph, so I should thank her then?"

Hearing Yun Yun's obvious jealousy, Xiao Yuan shook his head, both amused and exasperated.

"What are you thinking? I'm worried about her health. She has a special constitution, and if we can't resolve it soon, she might pass away in less than five years. I wonder what has happened in the years since we parted."

Xiao Yuan sighed and said with a somewhat solemn expression.

"Five years? Is it that serious? When are you going? I'll go with you. At least we can look after each other. Ya Fei and Xiao Yu aren't suitable to accompany you for the time being. I'm a Five Star Dou Huang now, so at least I won't hold you back."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun put away her ulterior motives and spoke earnestly.

"That won't be necessary. Misty Cloud Sect has just suffered a major blow and needs you to stay and oversee the sect. You are, after all, the sect leader. If you follow me around and people find out, wouldn't that damage the reputation of the Misty Cloud Sect? Just bear with it for a while. Once Nalan Yanran comes out of seclusion, you can entrust the sect to her, and then we can travel the world together."

Xiao Yuan shook his head and earnestly gave his instructions.

"Sigh, what you say makes sense. You should be more careful. Although you are powerful, you are still in enemy territory, so you should be extra cautious in your actions!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun nodded helplessly, and then turned around and gave Xiao Yuan some advice.

"Don't worry, Sister Yun, have you forgotten my methods? For me, hiding my identity has never been difficult."

Xiao Yuan patted Yun Yun's big moon and blinked as he spoke.

"Hmph, it's all thanks to that pretty face!"

Yun Yun blushed, glared at Xiao Yuan, turned her head away, and muttered something.

"Doesn't Sister Yun like it too?"

Xiao Yuan leaned close to Yun Yun's ear and whispered something.

Yun Yun's ears turned red from Xiao Yuan's hot breath, and her pretty face became even more flushed. Then, she felt that little lecher kiss her cheek. After that, thunder rumbled, the wind blew by her side, and the white-robed figure disappeared.

Yun Yun covered her face, stomped her feet on the ground, bit her red lips, and muttered, "That bad guy!"

"Hehe, you're great in every way, except you love to flirt with everyone."

Inside the Storage Ring, the Yao Lao said with a smile.

Xiao Yuan discerned the direction and replied as he flew, "There's no way around it, they're all women I like, I don't want to let any of them go. Of course, I will definitely take responsibility for them all and will never abandon them after starting something."

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao did not refute it, as he knew Xiao Yuan's character well.

"Speaking of which, teacher, with your abilities back then, you must have been one of the best among your peers, and you must have had no shortage of suitors, right? Why did you..."

Xiao Yuan asked with some curiosity.

"That's true. Back in the day, I was a dashing and charming man who captivated countless young women! But my mind was entirely focused on alchemy, and I didn't care much about matters of love. Later, when I found Han Feng, I raised him as my own son. I never expected that I would end up like this."

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao said with great emotion.

Now, when Han Feng is mentioned, he is clearly more carefree and at ease, no longer so furious.

"Does the teacher really not have any older suitors?"

Undeterred, Xiao Yuan asked with a smile.

"You silly child, still trying to make fun of your teacher!"

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao shook his head helplessly inside the ring, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"I wouldn't call them lovers, but some girls did have feelings for me. However, I was so engrossed in alchemy that I didn't pay them much attention. Looking back now, I realize that I did hurt their feelings."

The Yao Lao sighed deeply.

For some reason, the Yao Lao suddenly thought of this word, but upon further reflection, he felt a sense of emptiness.

Immediately afterwards, my soul went into a daze, as if nothing had happened.

"Speaking of which, teacher, I have something to discuss with you. Do you know about the Woeful Poison Body?"

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment, then couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

The Yao Lao asked with some doubt.

"My trip to the Chuyun Empire this time is for the Woeful Poison Body; she is a friend of mine."

Xiao Yuan smiled wryly.

"That's going to be difficult!"

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao's expression also became more solemn, and his eyes flickered with a look of reminiscence.

"Back when my physical body was still alive, a woman with the Woeful Poison Body appeared on the Douqi Continent. In a fit of rage, this woman turned an empire into a thousand miles of poisonous land, where hundreds of thousands, or even more, of the dead lingered."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's heart sank. He knew that this was probably because the poison had entered his brain, causing him to lose his mind, which was why he had acted so violently.

"You must understand that on the Douqi Continent, the strong have their own rules. That woman's actions undoubtedly violated these unspoken rules. After all, many strong individuals came from that empire... So, that's how things unfolded. One after another, strong individuals went to seek revenge on that woman, but they all perished one after another. The lowest level among those strong individuals was at least Dou Ling, and the highest was even a Nine-Star Dou Emperor was about to enter the Dou Zong level. Unfortunately, they all died at that woman's hands."

In the end, this matter brought to light those reclusive veteran powerhouses. After an earth-shattering battle whose details were unknown to outsiders, the woman, whose strength was only Five Star Dou Huang, was seriously injured and fled far away. On the other side, the immortal old man, a Dou Zong- level super powerhouse, spent a full ten years expelling the toxins before he fully recovered.

More than twenty years after this woman disappeared, she reappeared. However, by then, she had already advanced to the Dou Zong level. At this time, the old fogies who had suffered a loss once dared not come out to make arbitrary judgments again, so they could only pretend to be deaf and dumb and pretend not to know about her.

After that, I bumped into that woman while looking at a spiritual herb, and a conflict ensued, eventually... a fight broke out.

As for the result..."

The Yao Lao chuckled, raised his head, and a hint of wistful reminiscence appeared in his cloudy eyes. After a long while, he smiled faintly and said, "In the end, I guess I slightly outmaneuvered her."

But Xiao Yuan felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

"Teacher, my friend was just Dou Zhe four years ago, but now he has advanced to Dou Emperor!"

Xiao Yuan's words caused Yao Lao's pupils to shrink instantly! "What?"

The Yao Lao was so shocked that he ran straight out of the ring!

"Really, if we can find her this time, the teacher will understand immediately."

Xiao Yuan smiled wryly, feeling a bit of a headache.

The territory of the Chuyun Empire was no weaker than that of the Jia Ma Empire, and in some respects, it was even much larger. However, compared to the Jia Ma Empire, this empire was undoubtedly much more chaotic.

Poison Master, a profession almost universally despised in the Jia Ma Empire, thrived exceptionally well in the Chuyun Empire. In a city, one could almost always see people dressed in Poison Master robes. In the Chuyun Empire, there was a scene rarely seen in the Jia Ma Empire: the sale of poisons.

In every city of this empire, there are shops that specialize in selling poisons. Anything related to poison can be purchased in these places, and the more toxic the substance, the more expensive it is.

In the Chuyun Empire, there is a type of Dou Qi that is countless times stronger than any other type of Dou Qi. The people of the Chuyun Empire call it Poison Dou Qi.

Poisonous Dou Qi has countless branches, but they are all roughly the same, all containing potent poison. Of course, this abnormal toxicity is not a normal attribute, but a man-made mutation. Before becoming a Dou Zhe, ordinary people need to soak their bodies in poisonous water and cultivate in it. In this way, as the poison slowly penetrates the body, it will eventually merge with the Dou Qi in the body. Over time, the originally normal Dou Qi will turn into poisonous Dou Qi with different effects!

Compared to ordinary Dou Qi, poison Dou Qi does have some advantages in terms of lethality. However, poison is poison after all. It does not distinguish between friend and foe. As cultivation intensifies, the body will become weaker and weaker under the corrosive effects of the poison. Unless one can advance to the level of Dou Wang expert, ordinary people who cultivate poison attributes will have a much shorter lifespan than ordinary people.

Furthermore, the presence of numerous toxins within their bodies often leads to personality deviations in some individuals, resulting in considerable chaos within the Chuyun Empire. Compared to the Jia Ma Empire, sparring and fighting are undoubtedly much more frequent there. Moreover, perhaps because the poison within their bodies can attack their minds at any moment, the people of the Chuyun Empire cultivate with even greater fervor. Everyone knows that if they do not reach the Dou Wang Stage, the poisonous Dou Qi they cultivate will eventually devour their lives.

With this pressure of death, the cultivation atmosphere in the Chuyun Empire has indeed become quite frenzied. And because of this, the number of hidden experts in the Chuyun Empire is probably much greater than in the Jia Ma Empire. These experts rarely join any major forces, but instead fight on their own, desperately cultivating in the hope of completely escaping the corrosive effects of the poison in their bodies.

Overall, this country is more chaotic and dangerous Jia Ma Empire.

Of course, this level of chaos is much weaker compared to the Black-Corner Region, which has no legal system at all. After all, here, there is the Chuyun Imperial Family and the behemoth Poison Sect ruling over it Xiao Yuan, who had been traveling for many days, finally set foot on the border of the Chuyun Empire.