Poison Attribute! Five-Star Dou Master

Mu Chen had no idea how much time had passed. Not once did he dare relax as he fought against the poison qi invading his body. Perhaps because it had wandered through his body for so long, his body had actually begun to adapt slightly to the poison qi's corrosion.

However, the Dou Qi within Mu Chen's body was nearly exhausted by now. The vortex was empty, and his Dou Qi had practically run dry.

At that moment, the Origin Space at the very center of the vortex trembled slightly, as though it were dissatisfied that its living environment had been damaged. The opened crack widened by a tiny fraction, and the Poison Attribute Space within immediately began to flicker with a dark, ghostly glow. A powerful suction force suddenly burst forth.

The poison qi rampaging through Mu Chen's meridians seemed to have encountered the most wonderful thing in the world, rushing toward the vortex in jubilant delight.

Mu Chen froze for a moment, then relaxed the fire net leading toward the vortex with some delight. The Origin Space had reacted on its own. Mu Chen knew that the culprits destroying his body were finished.

With a soft cry, the Poison Attribute Space seemed to transform into a black hole. Countless strands of poison qi were torn from every corner of Mu Chen's body and instantly swallowed into the Poison Attribute Space, accelerating its expansion and condensation.

Hiss! Hiss!

Strands of pure energy were squeezed out and flowed along the bridge connecting to the vortex, pouring into the already depleted vortex. Mu Chen was overjoyed and hurriedly circulated his cultivation technique, converting it into his own Dou Qi energy.

Drops of liquid energy were refined. Before long, all the poison qi in his body had been absorbed into the Poison Attribute Space. Mu Chen quickly mobilized the newly generated Dou Qi energy and carefully repaired the damage in his meridians and flesh.

Outside, the hoarse voice rang out again in astonishment. "There really is something strange about you. You can actually absorb poison qi of my level. This little brat has quite a few secrets."

"The poison qi has been completely absorbed? Interesting. It seems my poison qi has even benefited him."

"Fine, then let me see just how much poison qi your body can absorb. I'll let you absorb your fill."

As the hoarse voice spoke, several streams of purple-black air immediately drilled into Mu Chen's body.

His tightly shut eyes twitched, but Mu Chen gradually realized that the owner of the poison qi had no intention of killing him immediately. Instead, she was treating him like an experimental "lab rat."

Mu Chen simply sat cross-legged on the ground and guided all the poison qi pouring into his body toward the Poison Attribute Space.

"Absorb it fiercely! It'd be best if you awaken my Poison Attribute!" Mu Chen roared viciously in his heart, venting his pent-up rage.

The poison qi's owner possessed unfathomable strength. Mu Chen deduced that she was probably at least a high-level Dou Zong. Even if he took out the Battle Emperor Power Card, it would only be a futile struggle.

"You really have surprised me, little brat. But you've also aroused my curiosity. I must see where your limit lies. I refuse to believe that a mere Dou Master like you can absorb my poison qi without end."

Mu Chen had no idea that his performance had stirred someone's intense curiosity. All he felt was dread as he guided the nearly endless poison qi flooding into his body with all his strength, secretly praying that he could survive this ordeal.

Origin Space, it all depends on you. You must hold on.

While Mu Chen focused all his efforts on guiding the poison qi, he failed to notice that as more and more energy flowed into the vortex, his Dou Qi cultivation was steadily rising as well.

A Dou Qi Veil emerged on its own over the surface of his body. Amid the yellow and green hues, a dark black streak silently appeared.

It then overwhelmingly suppressed the other two colors, gradually dyeing the veil black. The black gas spreading from it even caused the surrounding grass and trees near Mu Chen to wither.

"This... he actually broke through too!"

Jun Chenxi could hardly believe that her poison qi had become nourishment for the boy before her to increase his strength. Yet the facts were right before her. Though it was unbelievable, Jun Chenxi slowly accepted the result.

She could only sigh inwardly that the Dou Qi Continent truly contained all manner of wonders. Thus, she no longer had any desire to continue testing Mu Chen's limits.

"Huh, there's no more poison qi!" Mu Chen suddenly noticed that poison qi was no longer flowing in from outside. Still wanting more, he sent the last of the poison qi in his body into the Poison Attribute Space and quietly waited for the result.

"After absorbing so much poison qi, the Poison Attribute should awaken now, right?"

As if answering Mu Chen's thoughts, once the final wisp of poison qi had been completely absorbed, the Poison Attribute Space began to flash with a brilliant dark glow.

The instant the light shone forth, Mu Chen immediately understood. The hand seals in his hands changed as he shouted inwardly, "Attribute switch, Poison Attribute!"

The Dou Qi Veil on the surface of his body wriggled slightly before finally becoming a deep, pitch-black color. Strands of black mist curled around Mu Chen's body, making him seem like a monarch who ruled over darkness.

"Uh, awakening the Poison Attribute is one thing, but when did I break through to a Five-Star Dou Master?"

An increase in strength was naturally something exciting, but the joy on Mu Chen's face lasted only an instant before it was completely withdrawn. He opened his eyes, and solemnity swiftly filled his dark pupils.

Rising to his feet, Mu Chen clasped his hands behind his back. A flash of light appeared in his hand, and the amethyst-like Battle Emperor Power Card was already in his grasp.

Only then did Mu Chen have the chance to examine the gray figure before him.

The first thing that entered his sight was a gray mask concealing her face, followed by a plain gray dress. The graceful curves beneath the dress left Mu Chen utterly stunned. This terrifying expert was actually a woman.

"No wonder that fishy poison qi was mixed with such a strange fragrance," Mu Chen muttered inwardly.

Collecting himself, Mu Chen continued observing her and was once again surprised to discover that her hair was silver-white like snow.

Finally, Mu Chen's gaze returned to the mask, only to see a pair of purple eyes within it suddenly light up like dazzling stars.

"If you don't want your eyeballs anymore, I can help you dig them out." Her voice carried traces of icy chill, causing the temperature nearby to drop.

Mu Chen's eyes narrowed. Looking past the unknown woman before him, he finally discovered the unconscious Xiao Yi Xian behind her.

"Xiao Yi Xian! What did you do to Xiao Yi Xian?" Mu Chen demanded urgently, hurrying two steps forward.

But when his foot fell again, he felt as though the space around his body had frozen solid, firmly locking him in place.

Damn it, spatial lockdown. Fuck, against an expert of this level, even the Mortal-Realm Soul Enslavement Card is probably useless. I'm completely screwed now. I'm fish on the chopping block, left to her mercy.

Mu Chen's face was full of bitterness. The last remnants of his luck had been shattered by reality. Even now, he could not understand why an expert of this level had come to the Jia Ma Empire. This was completely off-script.

"Xiao Yi Xian... my disciple is called Xiao Yi Xian? That is a lovely name."

"The Woeful Poison Body lives a lonely life. Little brat, I do not wish to kill you. When my disciple's Woeful Poison Body erupted, you still refused to abandon her. That is truly rare." Jun Chenxi sighed softly, seeming to sink into memories of the past.

"Disciple?" Mu Chen's brows rose. Xiao Yi Xian had never mentioned having a teacher, but judging from this, at least Xiao Yi Xian would not be in danger.

"Who are you?" Mu Chen asked.

"My name is not something you are qualified to know yet. You only need to know that I am a Dou Venerate."

"Little brat, trying to play clever tricks before a Dou Venerate is not a wise move."

Mu Chen's expression changed. The Battle Emperor Power Card hidden behind his back had somehow vanished. He abruptly looked up and saw that the woman who called herself a Dou Venerate was casually playing with the amethyst-like card between her pale fingers.

"What a peculiar method of sealing power. This thing is definitely not something a Dou Venerate could create."

"Stop rolling your eyes around. Trying to borrow a powerful name to intimidate me? You're still far too green for that." A teasing voice came from beneath the mask.

Having seen through his trump card, Mu Chen lowered his head. For the first time, a sense of helplessness rose within him. This woman had him completely under her control, and Mu Chen could think of no other way to break the deadlock.

"You are a mighty Dou Venerate. You surely would not waste so many words on a mere Dou Master like me. What is your purpose?"