Ten Thousand Poisons Homage

Hum--!

At the very instant the fusion completed, the core of the Woe Poison Pill erupted with a dazzling radiance, as if a slumbering star had been ignited in a single heartbeat! That light was no longer the pure dark gold of before, but had transformed into a noble and mysterious purple-gold, reminiscent of the supreme origin of poison from the deepest reaches of the cosmos, exuding a heart-palpitating aura. A tiny yet distinct purple-gold mark, as clear as if carved into the very depths of the soul and resembling a naturally formed Dao pattern, was deeply inscribed at the core of the pill, as if all the most profound laws of heaven and earth had converged here.

The shape of this mark was identical to a certain unfathomably profound rune found on the shattered fragments of the Bronze Immortal Palace core! It was as if a fateful resonance had transcended time and space, tightly binding the mysterious power of the Immortal Palace to the origin of the poison pill.

Immediately following, a fragment of a majestic will—far purer and more restrained than before—flowed into the depths of Xiao Yi Xian's consciousness like a gentle stream, accompanied by a vast ocean of profound information regarding the manipulation of the origin of poison. This power felt as though it could command all the poisons of the heavens, instantly elevating her understanding of the Poison Dao to a new realm.

[Woe Poison Pill has fused with 'Immortal Palace Core Mark (Fragment)'! Origin sublimated!] The system's notification rang out in her mind like the music of the spheres.

[Obtained Passive: Ten Thousand Poisons Homage—Greatly increased natural suppression and command over all poison-attribute powers, energies, and living beings! Accelerates the absorption and refinement of high-level toxins!] This meant that Xiao Yi Xian's attainments in the Poison Dao would far surpass those of ordinary people, making her an overlord among all poisons.

[Obtained Secret Technique Inheritance: Ten Thousand Poisons Immortal Record (Fragment I)—A supreme Poison Dao secret method originating from the Immortal Palace, containing supreme mysteries such as refining poison into pills, condensing poison into arrays, and commanding ten thousand poisons!] This secret manual was undoubtedly a treasure of the Poison Dao, filling Xiao Yi Xian with anticipation for her future path of cultivation.

[Poison Pill quality increased! Current: Spirit Grade Peak (Evolvable)!] The improvement in the pill's quality meant that Xiao Yi Xian's strength would rise to a new level.

[Soul trauma is accelerating its repair...] The system's prompt brought a trace of warmth to Xiao Yi Xian, as if she were parched earth finally receiving sweet rain.

Xiao Yi Xian's delicate body trembled slightly as she slowly opened her deep, purple eyes. Within the depths of her pupils, the dark gold light had transformed into a more noble purple-gold hue, flowing ceaselessly as if containing endless mysteries. She spread her fair palm, her mind stirring as she sensed the majestic and mysterious power within her body.

Chi!

A wisp of highly condensed purple-gold poison mist, like a nimble, living serpent possessing its own consciousness, danced lightly at her slender fingertips, changing shape at will. This poison mist was no longer the simple destructive grey-white or dark purple of the past; it contained an indescribable supreme Dao rhyme, as if it could derive all the poisons of the world or dissolve all manner of toxic barriers. The aura it emitted was several times purer and more condensed than before, carrying a majesty that looked down upon the world from above all other poisons, like a king of poisons surveying all living things.

"Immortal Palace... mark..." Xiao Yi Xian whispered, her purple-gold eyes reflecting the nimble wisp of poison mist at her fingertips. She carefully sensed the connection coming from the tiny yet infinitely mysterious mark within the poison pill; the sensation was faint, yet it seemed to have a subtle link to other fragments in the distant reaches of space and time. Her heart surged like a giant wave, stirred into a tempest. What kind of extraordinary existence was this shattered Bronze Immortal Palace? How could its mark so miraculously merge into the origin of her own poison pill?

She slowly raised her head, her gaze complex as she looked at Xiao Zhan, who remained unconscious in the deep pit, and then toward Xiao Yan, whose aura was undergoing a transformation on the mountainside, chaotic flames dancing in his palms. In the dark, it felt as if an invisible pair of hands was manipulating everything; the threads of fate seemed to have tightly bound the three of them together because of this Immortal Palace fragment, jointly performing a magnificent legend.

Snake Abyss Oasis, Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda!

"Draw upon the Earth Vein Dragon Soul! Forge the foundation of a ten-thousand-year holy base! Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda—Rise!!!" Yue Mei's solemn and fanatical voice exploded like a thunderclap, instantly spreading throughout the core of the oasis. She and the eight elders of the Snake-People Tribe stood at the eight corners of the massive octagonal pagoda base, their hands forming seals rapidly. Their vigorous Dou Qi surged like a rushing river, poured without reservation into the array eye beneath their feet, which was engraved with ancient snake-shaped totems.

Hum--!!!!

The entire pagoda base erupted with an unprecedented, dazzling light, blinding and brilliant. The dragon-scale patterns covering the surface of the base seemed to be imbued with life, as if they had come alive, flowing with a metallic, earthy-yellow luster and exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. The originally illusory dragon-qi vortex at the center of the base instantly solidified and expanded, transforming into a massive whirlpool, like a giant dragon awakening and opening its heaven-devouring maw, ready to consume everything in the world.

Rumble--!!!

In an instant, the entire Snake Abyss Oasis was violently shaken by an invisible giant hand! This tremor was more intense than any before, as if the ancient dragon vein slumbering deep within the earth had finally awakened completely after countless ages of sleep, letting out a roar that shook the universe and echoed through the nine heavens!

The ground at the center of the oasis was once again pushed upward by a mysterious and powerful force, bulging continuously! A pillar of Earth Vein Dragon Qi, several times thicker than before and condensed into a crystal-like substance, shone with a brilliant earthy-yellow light. It was like an ancient, wild dragon breaking free from all shackles, roaring from the unfathomable depths of the earth with a deafening, soul-piercing dragon cry, shooting into the sky as if to shatter the constraints of heaven and earth!

The dragon-qi pillar was unstoppable, instantly piercing the clouds and scattering the remaining toxic smog above the oasis, dissipating it into nothingness! The vast, pure dragon qi, filled with endless vitality and majestic power, poured down like tangible sweet rain, permeating every corner of the oasis and shrouding the entire land in this sacred and powerful aura!

Bathed in this majestic dragon qi, all the Snake-People warriors felt their spirits lifted, as if injected with infinite vitality. Their wounds accelerated their healing, and even their Dou Qi circulation became several times smoother, as if every inch of muscle and every drop of blood were cheering! Even the withered vegetation sprouted tender green buds at a speed visible to the naked eye, and long-dried springs gushed forth with clear water once more, flowing with a babbling sound! The vitality of the entire oasis revived and sublimated at this moment, as if ushering in a brand-new era!

However, this was only the beginning!

Following the violent eruption of the core dragon-qi pillar, the eight branch dragon-qi pillars on the periphery of the oasis, like faithful believers responding to a mysterious summons, simultaneously erupted with even more dazzling and brilliant light! The eight pillars no longer fought on their own, scattered to the west, but instead, like eight living, earthy-yellow flood dragons, roared and churned as they rushed toward the central pagoda base, crashing fiercely into the main dragon-qi pillar as if to jointly forge an immortal legend!

Boom--!!!

In an instant, a torrent of energy that could not be accurately described in words erupted from the top of the pagoda base like a volcanic eruption! The light was so blinding that it felt as if it would scorch one's eyeballs, causing all the Snake-People who could not help but look up to instantly fall into a state of blindness. When the light subsided slightly, a magnificent giant tower, a hundred zhang tall, stood proudly in the center of the oasis. It was meticulously constructed from Star Steel, which flowed with a cold metallic luster, and Earth Vein Stone, which contained the heavy power of the earth, exuding an indestructible, eternal, and magnificent aura.

This giant tower was divided into nine levels! Each level featured flying eaves and carved beams, displaying a primitive and elegant beauty. Naturally inscribed upon the tower body were countless coiled dragon reliefs and phoenix totems with wings spread as if to fly; they were so lifelike that they seemed ready to break through the walls at any moment and soar into the nine heavens, exuding an ancient, vast, and mysterious aura as if from the primordial era. The majestic Earth Vein Dragon Qi flowed through the interior of the tower like gentle rivers, emitting a rich spiritual energy that was refreshing and invigorating. At the top of the tower, a massive, earthy-yellow crystal condensed from pure dragon qi, like the eye of a giant dragon, emitted a mysterious and majestic light, slowly rotating and radiating a supreme majesty that suppressed the west and commanded all things to submit!

Ten Thousand Dragon-Phoenix Pagoda! First level! The tower body is formed! This was not just the rise of a building, but a symbol of hope!

Hum--!!!

An invisible yet vast, sea-like domain of dragon qi erupted from the giant tower and spread outward! Like a majestic monarch, wherever it passed, all chaotic energy was smoothed out, the fluctuations of space were ruthlessly suppressed, and even the lingering heat and toxic smog in the air were purified without a trace. The entire oasis seemed to be covered by an indestructible, impregnable barrier of dragon qi, guarding every living soul on this land.

"The Holy Tower! It is the Holy Tower!"

"Dragon God protect us! Queen protect us! Elder Xiao protect us!"

"My Snake-People Tribe... has hope for revival!"

The earth-shaking cheers and pious prayers instantly resounded through the heavens, as if to break through the constraints of this world. All the Snake-People, whether they were battle-hardened warriors or weak and innocent women and children, were moved to tears, unable to contain their excitement, and knelt down toward the towering giant pagoda. Yue Mei and the elders looked at the miracle-like building before them, trembling with excitement, their eyes shining with the light of hope and longing. This was the light of hope for their race, the holy temple reborn from the ashes, and the starting point for the Snake-People Tribe to march toward a glorious future!