In the center of the dim secret chamber, atop a stone platform, lay a crystal.
The crystal was translucent like glass throughout, with wisps of dark green poisonous light drifting slowly through its deep purple base like living creatures. A thin mist wafted from its surface, casting an eerie, icy gleam through the darkness.
"This is... a Supreme Poison Crystal!" Even with Tang Chen's knowledge, he was startled by the terrifying poison energy contained within.
This Supreme Poison Crystal was no ordinary object. It was a rare treasure of heaven and earth formed only after the Land of Myriad Poisons had endured a thousand years of brewing.
Legend had it that it could only grow in places of extreme cold and yin, or within the hidden burial chambers of ancient Poison Venerables who had perished.
Earth Vein Poisonous Miasma, Millennium Poisonous Miasma, and toxins accumulated from countless poisonous insects and bones were held tightly beneath the earth by extreme yin energy. They gathered inch by inch for tens of thousands of years before condensing into a translucent crystal core from the mud.
"I never expected Ice Venerable to get his hands on something this good." Tang Chen could not help showing a hint of delight as he looked at the crystal radiating astonishing poison energy.
He activated a Heavenly Flame to cover his body, completely isolating the poison energy escaping from the crystal.
Only with the Heavenly Flame protecting him did he approach the stone platform without concern. With a casual wave of his hand, the Poison Crystal slowly rose from the platform and floated before him.
"It seems Ice Venerable's acquired Woe Poison Body is also connected to this Supreme Poison Crystal." Tang Chen swept his soul perception across the crystal's surface, understanding appearing on his face.
Under his