The pool water rippled, and the alluring figure that had sparked countless imaginations was soon submerged in the dark water, creating a series of ripples.
A slender, jade-like arm emerged from the pool, casually stirring the water. Little Doctor Xian glanced at Xiao Yan's dazed expression and chuckled softly, "Time to cultivate."
Seeing her radiant smile, Xiao Yan snapped out of his reverie. He extended his muscular arm, pressing his palm against Little Doctor Xian's, and the two began their focused cultivation.
In the past, the two had cultivated together, but it had never been this complicated.
As Little Doctor Xian and Xiao Yan's cultivation levels increased, even carefully refined toxins had become less effective. Only a combination of various toxins could now benefit their cultivation.
Moreover, Xiao Yan used the toxins transformed by Little Doctor Xian to nourish the Netherworld Poison Flame. Once cultivation began, the surrounding area would inevitably become scorching hot.
This was the power of a fully matured Heavenly Flame. Even Little Doctor Xian had to focus her energy to resist it during normal times, let alone during deep cultivation.
Since Xiao Yan needed to nurture the Netherworld Poison Flame, he had to release it and allow it to grow freely.
As a result, even Xiao Yan, the creator of the Heavenly Flame, couldn't withstand its heat. In fact, he endured even higher temperatures than Little Doctor Xian.
Under such conditions, both of them were enveloped in steam, requiring them to loosen their robes to allow the heat to dissipate.
Otherwise, the heat would accumulate on their skin, causing toxins to gather and corrode their bodies in mild cases, or disrupting the flow of toxins in their meridians, leading to poison invading their hearts in severe cases.
Having cultivated together for so long, Xiao Yan and Little Doctor Xian had even created a dual-cultivation technique to enhance their progress.
As the technique activated, Little Doctor Xian's hair fluttered without wind, and a powerful aura slowly gathered, ready to burst forth.
While Xiao Yan used the toxins to strengthen the Netherworld Poison Flame, Little Doctor Xian used them to enhance her Dou Qi. As a result, her strength grew much faster than his.
The Three Paths Poison Codex, a cultivation technique specifically created for the Poison Body, allowed Little Doctor Xian to progress rapidly with the help of abundant resources.
In just over a month, she had reached the first level of the technique, forming a poison cocoon within her Dou Qi vortex.
After about half a year and the consumption of countless toxins, the poison cocoon gradually grew, and the Three Paths Gu, a highly toxic entity described in the Three Paths Poison Codex, was born from the cocoon.
Another year or so passed, and the Three Paths Gu had now matured.
The Three Paths Gu was the culmination of the Poison Body's cultivation of poison-based Dou Qi. A single tiny gu insect possessed the destructive power of a Poison Body's self-destruction, capable of annihilating all life within a thousand miles in an instant.
Now, Little Doctor Xian had reached the peak of the second level of the Three Paths Poison Codex.
With numerous Three Paths Gu insects residing in her body, this period was extremely dangerous. If they were to erupt, the entire Chu Yun Empire could become a land of poison.
Only by allowing the Three Paths Gu insects to transform into butterflies and reach the third level would her poison techniques reach perfection.
The flaws of the Poison Body would vanish, and her physique would evolve into what Xiao Yan jokingly called the "Heavenly Poison Body."
Today, Little Doctor Xian was extremely eager for the vast amount of toxins. Like a whale swallowing water, she absorbed the toxins from the pool.
This frenzied absorption completely violated the original intent of the dual-cultivation technique with Xiao Yan. Her delicate body trembled slightly as the toxic energy circulated within her, and a burst of force erupted from her jade-like hands, pushing Xiao Yan away.
"Hmm?" Xiao Yan's eyes snapped open, his gaze fixed on Little Doctor Xian, who was now surrounded by Colorful energy.
The moment Xiao Yan opened his eyes, the surrounding space trembled. Waves of dense energy seeped out from the heavens and earth, continuously pouring into the invisible vortex formed around Little Doctor Xian.
In the blink of an eye, the violent energy enveloped Little Doctor Xian, creating a spectacular sight.
"She's about to break through!" Xiao Yan leaped out of the pool, using the black-and-white flames to dry the toxins from his body. He casually retrieved a black robe and put it on.
Little Doctor Xian had been at the peak of the Dou Huang level for some time. With the daily support of precious resources, her breakthrough to the Dou Zong level was a natural progression.
Just as Xiao Yan prepared to guard Little Doctor Xian during her breakthrough, a similar surge of violent energy appeared in the sky above the mountain where he stood.
A vast aura, like that of an awakening dragon, rapidly spread, enveloping the nearby mountain range in a short time.
Under such a powerful aura, even with the protective barrier around their residence, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
"Today is truly a good day. Yao Lao has also emerged from seclusion!" Seeing the changes in the sky, Xiao Yan's wings materialized, and he flew toward Yao Lao's secluded cultivation spot.
The area around Little Doctor Xian was filled with poison gas, making it difficult even for Dou Huang experts to approach. The toxic field surrounding her was the best protection.
At the mountain peak, Yao Lao stood in a white robe, the wind billowing his sleeves. His aged face exuded kindness, and his deep eyes radiated wisdom that even his advanced age couldn't conceal.
"Peak Dou Wang!" Seeing Xiao Yan approach, Yao Lao's eyes narrowed slightly, a look of joy on his face.
Calculating Xiao Yan's age, he should be around fifteen years old now. To have such strength at this age was truly rare, even in the Central Plains.
"Just luck," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile. Breaking through from Dou Wang to Dou Huang required an immense amount of energy.
Especially since he had multiple Heavenly Flames within him, each demanding vast amounts of energy, making the breakthrough even more challenging.
However, Xiao Yan had already found a treasure that would not only allow him to break through to the Dou Huang level in an instant but also grant him a significant benefit. He just needed to retrieve it.
After taking two steps forward, Xiao Yan stopped.
At this moment, Yao Lao was like an unsheathed divine sword, exuding an aura that made it difficult for anyone to approach.
Yao Lao took a deep breath, and his powerful aura slowly receded into his body.
"After many days in seclusion, I've comprehended a soul skill called Seven Mysteries of the Corpse God, which can be executed using Plowing Spirit. This soul skill has seven forms, each incredibly mysterious and difficult to predict. When combined, they can rival a Heaven-tier Dou Technique."
"It's been a while since we last met. Let me test whether your strength has any水分," Yao Lao said, assuming a ready stance.
Xiao Yan's Dou Techniques were extraordinary, and his comprehension was exceptional. At the same level, Yao Lao was no match for him.
However, Xiao Yan was still young, and his exceptional comprehension was perfect for testing the power of Yao Lao's soul skill.
"Please!" Xiao Yan also wanted to test the limits of his strength. His vast Dou Qi surged out like a raging river, his robes billowing without wind.
A silent atmosphere filled with killing intent gradually rose. Two rare powerhouses—one with surging Dou Qi, the other with condensed soul power—stood motionless, their auras causing the mountain to tremble.
(End of Chapter)
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