Calamity Poison Body Eruption

Early morning, the sky had only just begun to brighten.

Fang Ming brought Na'er to Class One of the Soul Master Division at Red Mountain Academy.

According to Sun Moon Federation regulations, both elementary and intermediate academies provided nine years of free compulsory education.

Elementary academies lasted three years, while intermediate academies lasted six.

Of course, Red Mountain Academy currently had only one Soul Master class; all the others were ordinary classes.

Fang Ming and Na'er entered the classroom.

He noticed a handsome young boy with short black hair.

If he was not mistaken, this should be Tang Wulin, the son of a God King.

However, Fang Ming paid him no attention and had no intention of going over to speak with him.

He led Na'er to a window seat in the back row.

Morning sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a patch of warm light across the desks.

Na'er curiously examined the unfamiliar classroom. There was a trace of timidity in her purple eyes, but sitting beside Fang Ming made her feel much more at ease.

After a while, the class bell rang.

A young and beautiful female teacher stepped onto the platform and clapped her hands. "Students, quiet down."

"Two new students have joined our class today. Let's welcome them."

Warm applause broke out in the classroom.

"Fang Ming. Martial Soul: Flame."

Fang Ming stood up and gave a brief introduction in an even tone.

Without any extra expression or pleasantries, he sat back down after speaking.

Na'er stood up nervously, her voice soft and thin. "Na'er. Martial Soul: Silver Dragon Spear."

Her short silver hair and purple eyes were especially eye-catching, and quite a few students looked at her curiously.

Tang Wulin glanced at Na'er a second time, a strange look flashing through his eyes before he quickly looked away again.

"Alright, you two may sit."

Lin Ximeng smiled and nodded, her gaze lingering on the two of them for a moment. "I'm your homeroom teacher, Lin Ximeng. If you have any questions in the future, you can come to me."

Fang Ming nodded slightly, his expression calm.

Na'er sat obediently, like a quiet, gentle kitten.

Lin Ximeng then officially began the lesson, covering some basic knowledge about Martial Souls.

Fang Ming, however, yawned in boredom.

He had long since memorized all this material. As he listened, drowsiness gradually washed over him.

When he turned his head, Na'er was already asleep with her head on the desk.

Her short silver hair was scattered over the tabletop. Her breathing was steady, and she looked small, peaceful, and completely relaxed.

"This..."

Fang Ming thought for a moment, then put his head down and went to sleep as well.

Naturally, Lin Ximeng at the podium noticed Fang Ming and Na'er.

She did not stop them. Those two were the dean's children, so she could simply turn a blind eye.

That afternoon, Fang Ming and Na'er did not return to the classroom. He had already asked Teacher Lin for leave.

Red Mountain Academy, private courtyard.

Fang Ming sat cross-legged with his eyes gently closed and began meditating.

Na'er sat quietly beside him, propping up her cheeks with both hands as she silently watched him cultivate. Fang Ming's figure was reflected in her purple eyes.

Just then, Fang Ming abruptly opened his eyes.

He rose to his feet, his voice gentle. "Na'er, I have something to take care of in my room."

"You can play in the courtyard, but don't run around."

Na'er nodded obediently, her voice soft and sweet. "Okay."

Fang Ming quickly entered the house, returned to his room, and shut the door.

He touched the Seven-Colored Bracelet around his wrist.

"Little Cai."

The next moment, the Seven-Colored Bracelet loosened and transformed back into a tiny seven-colored snake.

Little Cai woke up.

Its pale purple snake eyes looked at Fang Ming in confusion.

"Little Cai, can you help me seal off the space in this room?"

There was a trace of heaviness in Fang Ming's voice.

Little Cai tilted its head, then nodded.

It gently swayed its tail, and an invisible force of space rippled outward like water, instantly enveloping and sealing the entire room.

"Little Cai, thank you."

Fang Ming spoke with difficulty.

The next moment, purple poisonous mist began pouring out from his body without end.

The room was soon filled with dense purple poisonous mist, giving off a heart-palpitating aura.

Little Cai naturally sensed the change in the air, and its snake eyes narrowed slightly.

"The Calamity Poison Body has erupted!"

Fang Ming gritted his teeth, a layer of fine cold sweat seeping across his forehead.

He knew his own condition. If Little Cai had not sealed off the room's space—

Once this poisonous gas spread outside, the entire Red Mountain Academy would likely be left without a single corpse intact beneath the poison...

And that was not even the most terrifying part.

As the poison continued to spread, the entire city of Aolai City would fall.

"Netherworld Poison Flame... devour it!"

Fang Ming gave a low shout and activated the Soul Power within his body.

In the next instant, green flames surged up, cold and eerie, as though they had risen from the depths of the netherworld.

The Netherworld Poison Flame flickered and danced continuously like a ravenous beast, beginning to wildly devour the purple poison gas filling the room.

Time trickled by.

The purple poisonous mist finally dispersed completely, and the Netherworld Poison Flame slowly withdrew into his body as well.

Fang Ming let out a long breath, as though all his strength had been drained away.

"As expected of the legendary Calamity Poison Body... born of calamity, dying by calamity!"

Fortunately, I have the Netherworld Poison Flame.

Little Cai came over and gently rubbed against Fang Ming, seemingly worried about him.

Fang Ming smiled. "Don't worry, Little Cai. I'm fine."

Little Cai said nothing, merely continuing to stare at Fang Ming, a hint of expectation in its pale purple eyes.

"Are you... hungry again?"

Fang Ming understood.

Little Cai nodded its tiny head repeatedly.

"Alright, I'll give you Heavenly Flames right away."

Fang Ming raised his hand, and a cluster of Netherworld Poison Flame slowly appeared in his palm.

He discovered that after the Netherworld Poison Flame devoured the poison of the Calamity Poison Body, a hint of purple had appeared deep within its core.

Fang Ming fed the Netherworld Poison Flame to Little Cai.

Little Cai opened its mouth and inhaled, swallowing the green flame in one gulp. It swallowed cleanly and neatly, then continued looking at him eagerly.

Fang Ming continued to activate his Soul Power, and the Netherworld Poison Flame emerged once more.

Little Cai ate without the slightest restraint, one mouthful after another, thoroughly enjoying itself.

As expected, Fang Ming was drained dry by Little Cai again.

This time, Little Cai nodded in satisfaction, let out a full belch, and comfortably curled up.

It wrapped itself around Fang Ming's left wrist again, turning into a Seven-Colored Bracelet as it quietly fell asleep.

Fang Ming then walked out of the room.

"Big brother, you're out."

Na'er's eyes lit up.

"Mm."

Fang Ming nodded.

Na'er blinked her purple eyes and spoke in a soft, sweet voice. "Big brother, I'm hungry."

"Then what do you want to eat?"

Fang Ming smiled at her.

"Chicken cartilage skewers!"

Na'er blurted out, her purple eyes sparkling.

"Alright, I'll take you to buy some."

Fang Ming said.

"Yay."

Na'er was delighted.

Fang Ming took Na'er's hand and headed out of the academy.

The evening streets were dyed a warm orange by the setting sun, while a breeze carried Sea City's distinctive salty, humid scent.