The toxins permeating the air here were already terrifying. By Xiao Fan's estimation, even a Dou Ling would likely become contaminated if they remained in this area for too long without any protection.
Xiao Fan was deeply curious. What exactly was Bing Cang doing, creating a place so thick with poisonous fumes?
"Hold my hand."
Xiao Fan turned to Yun Yun and spoke, then released his Chaos Flame. It flowed along his palm onto her body, forming a thin membrane of flame that kept every toxin in the air outside.
Although Yun Yun had already reached the Peak Dou Emperor level, and the airborne toxins could not affect her in the slightest, Xiao Fan still wanted to shield her from their corrosive touch.
Continuing through the underground space, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun soon came upon an astonishing sight.
Countless plants grew densely in the underground chamber ahead. They had no leaves, only fruits of varying colors clustered at their tips.
"Are these... leafless fruits?"
Looking at the strange plants below, Yun Yun spoke curiously from Xiao Fan's side. Zhantai Ling had only just introduced leafless fruit during their earlier conversation, and Xiao Fan had shown her an actual specimen then. It had left a strong impression, so she recognized it immediately.
At her words, Xiao Fan's expression turned grave. "No! These are no ordinary leafless fruits."
Looking at the multicolored leafless fruits at the tips of the plants, Xiao Fan waved his hand. A streak of Dou Qi tore straight through the ground beneath them.
Crack!
As Xiao Fan ripped a fissure through the ground, streams of concentrated energy immediately surged up from below.
"He's actually using poisonous fumes to cultivate leafless fruit..."
Xiao Fan's expression grew solemn as he watched the dense poisonous fumes rise from underground. Leafless