Long Time No See, Qin, Huang, and Zhang!
Cloud Dream County -- Dao-Seeking Peak -- Myriad Poisons Pool
Wisps of smoke rose gently, nourishing the Ganoderma lucidum and other medicinal plants within a radius of several hundred meters, while simultaneously transforming them into poisonous plants...
Within a radius of several hundred meters, there were no fewer than a hundred kinds of poisonous plants!
Poisonous plants, poisonous flowers, poisonous trees, poisonous fruits—a dazzling array, a riot of colors that overwhelms the eye, making one exclaim that this is a sacred mountain...
A beautiful, poisonous flower emerged from the eye sockets of the skull, its allure extraordinary...
There are tall, poisonous trees, rooted in the Jingguan (a mound of deadly trees), lush and verdant, emitting a faint, sweet fragrance...
There were also poisonous weeds everywhere, growing on small mounds of earth, their countless roots piercing into flesh and blood, turning it into piles of White Bone...
There was also a sapling that sprouted from a corpse and bore a sweet, poisonous fruit...
What a Grotto-Heaven and enchanting place!
"Break!"
A low, deep sigh.
The dense poisonous cloud that had been hanging in the sky suddenly became agitated, transforming into a tornado that continued to gather and solidify downwards!
Just a moment--
The poisonous clouds converged and merged, transforming into a single emerald green poisonous bead!
Qin Lu swallowed it whole, focused it in his Dantian, and as his Spiritual Power circulated, his aura surged, breaking through to the Qi Condensation Fourth Layer!
"Phew~"
Qin Lu exhaled a puff of poisonous smoke, instantly causing the vegetation in front of him to wither and die, turning into poisonous dust that dissipated with the wind. As for whether it would harm the innocent...
He didn't care.
If any human, plant, or animal can withstand this wisp of poisonous dust, then that is their good fortune!
If you can't handle it...
Then they would perish, their remains reduced to corpses, or even be completely destroyed!
This is one of the few times Qin Lu has shown kindness. Look at how he bestowed fortuitous opportunity and brought blessings to the region. He is truly too kind!
The doctor's benevolence is truly embodied!
"This Poison Condensing Pearl, although its method of ingesting poison is a bit crude, is still quite remarkable as it can aid in cultivation..."
"After all..."
"It was just a sudden inspiration, a minor technique I created myself. It's hardly worthy of serious consideration; it's merely a whimsical skill that I can only refine gradually in the future..."
Qin Lu muttered to himself--
At the same time, with a flick of the finger, a wooden bead flew back into the air...
The source of that poisonous cloud is the poisonous plants on the entire Dao-Seeking Peak. Over time, they naturally form a layer of poisonous miasma.
The poisonous miasma accumulated, rose into the air, and transformed into a poisonous cloud!
After several months of pregnancy--
When the time is right, the poisonous cloud will be absorbed into the wooden bead, becoming a poisonous bead!
Then, using the method of ingesting poison, he swallowed the poison pearl and refined it, relying on the Toxic Miasma Spirit Body as a foundation to accelerate his cultivation speed. One poison pearl...
It would take at least half a month of arduous training to withstand the Qin Lu!
Gathering three or four such items a year is equivalent to about two more months of cultivation. Although it's not a lot, over time...
Quantitative changes will eventually lead to qualitative changes!
Just like now--
It's only been four years since the last breakthrough...
Qin Lu, however, relied on the poison pearl, the offerings from the entire Dao-Seeking Peak, and the Qin Clan to continuously collect materials and spiritual items for him.
With the addition of Mu Xin, the cultivation speed was doubled!
in this way--
With the support of many parties, Qin Lu was able to break through to a higher realm again in just four years!
He stepped into the Qi Condensation Middle Layers in one fell swoop!
In the past, with Qin Lu's limited talent, breaking through from the third to the fourth level would have taken him almost ten years of arduous training...
"Um?"
"The scent of Huang Liang, Zhang Xuan's aura..."
"It seems you have something to discuss with me. I'll keep it to myself for now..."
As he spoke--
Qin Lu concealed his aura, storing his Spiritual Qi within the wood core. His aura then returned to its Qi Condensation Third Layer Perfection...
This is not Aura-Concealing Technique, but rather a spiritual storage ability of Mu Xin.
Although its effect appears to be the same as the Aura-Concealing Technique.
However, in essence, they are very different. The Aura-Concealing Technique is like a piece of cloth that conceals your true cultivation level; this is the essence of the Aura-Concealing Technique.
And Qin Lu—
This involves storing Spiritual Power within the wood core, essentially hoarding excess Spiritual Power, which genuinely lowers one's cultivation level...
This method is almost impossible to detect!
Even Dao Foundation cultivator might not be able to see through it...
"Brother Huang, Brother Zhang!"
"It's been years since we last met. You've come here today hoping to have a good drink with me, Qin?!"
Upon hearing this—
Both of them looked into the distance, at that familiar figure in black robes. Years had passed, yet his bearing remained unchanged, as the wind howled past...
It made her even more stunning and ethereal, truly like a celestial being descended from heaven!
Upon seeing this, the two cupped their hands in greeting, their faces beaming with joy.
Brother Qin!
"I've missed you so much, it's been years!"
"Seeing you today, your cultivation has improved again! I'm truly envious. Tell me, have you acquired some treasure?!"
Zhang Xuan stepped forward and joked, his aura suddenly breaking through to the Qi Condensation Fourth Layer. It seems he gained quite a few fortuitous opportunity during the great battle!
On the other side--
Huang Liang walked step by step, his aura growing ever stronger...
He has already reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Condensation Perfection, and he's probably not far from the seventh level!
Brother Qin, it's been many years.
"You didn't even come to the county to look for me and Brother Zhang. Could it be that Brother Qin has forgotten us and found someone new?"
Huang Liang raised an eyebrow with a sly grin.
This immediately amused the other two, who burst into laughter. After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three of them descended together towards the Dao-Seeking Peak...
Looking at the mountain full of poisonous creatures, both Huang and Zhang had a look of disbelief.
That's so typical of your expression!
The Dao-Seeking Peak in those days --
That's a blessed land of immortals; even from a distance, its ethereal beauty hints at a grand immortal sect...
But look at it now, the mountains and fields are covered with poisonous creatures!
There was no trace of any celestial palaces or pavilions in sight; countless poisonous creatures grew on the corpses, revealing a strange yet ethereal beauty!
Brother Qin...
"Could it be that all the Sword Sect disciples you killed back then have been turned into flowers and plants by you?"
Upon hearing this—
Qin Lu smiled and nodded slightly:
"Qin was poor. Back then, nobody wanted the corpses, so he had people collect them to use as fertilizer for flowers and grass..."
"As you all know, the Qin Clan excels in alchemy and medicinal herb cultivation. These spirit medicine herbs are difficult to cultivate, so we can only use these corpses as fertilizer."
"Please forgive me, hahaha~"
chatting and laughing--
The three landed at the stone pavilion on the mountaintop. After chatting for a few moments, they got down to business...
Huang Liang waved his finger.
Layer upon layer of isolation arrays enveloped the three of them!
"Brother Qin, to be honest..."
"My brother Zhang and I discussed it and decided to seize Longchuan Prefecture..."
"Ah?"
Qin Lu was stunned; there were practically three question marks above his head...
"Take Longchuan?"
"Longchuan Prefecture has always been dominated by four families: Blue Wave Sect, Gong Clan, Pan Clan, Yu Clan. These four families have been rooted in Longchuan for two or three hundred years..."
"Although it has declined, its fundamental strengths remain."
"Brother Huang, isn't this decision a bit too hasty?"
Upon hearing this—
Huang Liang and Zhang Xuan exchanged a knowing smile and said:
"The former sect leader of the Blue Wave Sect, a cultivator at the Qi Condensation Ninth Layer: Biyunzi"
"He's dead!"