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Chapter 459: Expression?
Chapter 459: Expression?
Chapter 459: Expression?
Chapter 459: Expression?
Jiang Feng’s words were clear to anyone paying attention—it was an indirect suggestion to eliminate the weakest member of Xiao Yi Xian's group, Nalan Yanran.
As Jiang Feng finished speaking, Nalan Yanran, who had been quietly ignoring the discussion, suddenly showed a flicker of despondency in her eyes. Her emotions became a tangled mess.
“If you want me to give you an answer, I’ll grant your wish!”
In the next moment, a cold yet furious voice pierced through Nalan Yanran’s ears.
“Senior Sister Xian!”
The moment she heard that voice, Nalan Yanran instinctively raised her head. At the same time, a pained scream echoed loudly.
In Nalan Yanran’s field of vision, Jiang Feng, who had just spoken, collapsed to the ground. He writhed in agony, foaming at the mouth, his complexion turning ashen.
Although Xiao Yi Xian hadn’t used the powerful Dou Qi energy of her advanced Dou Ancestor cultivation, her mastery of poison was far beyond what someone of Jiang Feng’s level could withstand.
Seeing Jiang Feng’s pitiful state, Tang Ying, the two members of the Bone Melting Gate, and another peak Dou Emperor all visibly changed expressions. Even the four members of the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan revealed profound apprehension in their gazes.
“This woman’s poison techniques are terrifying! A peak Dou Emperor was rendered powerless in an instant!”
“She hasn’t even unleashed her Dou Qi techniques yet. Could her strength truly be at the level that triggered the energy tide in the Tianmu Mountain Range?”
“Who are these five people? Even the Wind Lightning Pavilion doesn’t seem to intimidate them.”
At that moment, these thoughts raced through everyone’s minds.
Nalan Yanran turned her gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian, her heart swelling with gratitude. Having such a fiercely protective senior sister felt truly wonderful.
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“I quit!”
Amidst the tense silence, Tang Ying suddenly shouted in panic and bolted down the mountainside. Jiang Feng, who remained twitching on the ground, was left completely ignored—his life or death irrelevant.
Jinshi quickly shifted his attention away from Xiao Yi Xian and spoke urgently, “Everyone, we only have a few minutes before the energy tide reaches its peak. Get ready!”
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“Yanran, Hanyue, Ah Zi, you three must be careful and dive according to your own limits.”
Standing before the energy-charged blood pool, Xiao Yi Xian reminded them once more.
“Don’t worry, Senior Sister Xian!”
“Understood!”
Nalan Yanran, Han Yue, and Zi Mojiu all nodded in unison.
In the next moment, ten figures simultaneously leaped into the blood pool.
As she plunged into the blood pool, Nalan Yanran’s first sensation was the overwhelming density of the incomparably pure energy. Emerald-green Dou Qi quickly enveloped her, isolating her from the surrounding crimson liquid.
Due to Nalan Yanran’s cultivation being only at the peak of Dou King, she did not dare to be overly ambitious. She dived only a few dozen meters before halting to circulate her technique, cautiously absorbing the pure energy within the blood pool.
Meanwhile, Han Yue and Zi Mojiu ventured several hundred meters deeper before stopping. At their depth, they began absorbing the pure energy of the blood pool while enduring the corrosive effects of the fiery toxins permeating the area.
Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yin didn’t linger for even a moment. As soon as they entered the blood pool, they dove straight toward its depths.
The deeper they went, the more viscous the crimson liquid became, resembling thick blood. Visibility diminished rapidly, and even swimming forward required considerable effort. What surprised Xiao Yi Xian the most was that her spiritual senses couldn’t penetrate the crimson liquid, much like the eerie mist she had encountered in the forest before.
Once they had completely distanced themselves from the others near the surface, Xiao Yi Xian paused briefly, gazing toward the bottom of the blood pool. Due to the poor visibility, she could only make out a faint dark red glow, which would have felt horrifying to an ordinary person. However, having witnessed the eerie scenes at the bottom of the Greenwater Lake in the Poison Saint’s relic, Xiao Yi Xian was no longer fazed by such sights.
Exchanging a glance with Xiao Yin not far away, Xiao Yi Xian pierced through the crimson liquid again and continued her rapid descent toward the pool’s depths.
The further she descended, the denser and purer the energy in the red liquid became. At the same time, Xiao Yi Xian noticed that the energy in this deep layer was heavily infused with intense fire poison. This fire poison wasn’t naturally part of the energy but had been released by the surrounding volcano. The blood pool was clearly the volcano’s epicenter, where the fire poison was most concentrated and violent.
Although the volcano in Tianmu Mountain had existed for countless years and the accumulated fire poison was incredibly terrifying—enough to pose a serious threat to even a peak Dou Ancestor—it wasn’t something Xiao Yi Xian took seriously.
Having dealt with fire poison while refining the Nether Poison Flame in the past, Xiao Yi Xian was no stranger to its effects. Compared to the fire poison she endured back then, this was far weaker.
Thus, Xiao Yi Xian didn’t bother to defend herself against the fire poison, allowing it to invade her body unchecked.
After about five minutes of continuous descent, Xiao Yi Xian’s speed suddenly slowed, and she came to a halt.
Looking downward, she noticed a faint distortion in the space below. The crimson liquid seemed to meet an invisible barrier, parting as if stopped by some unseen force.
“It’s just as Master said—a spatial barrier is set up here!”
Seeing the distorted space, Xiao Yi Xian felt a surge of joy. The power of this spatial barrier wasn’t overwhelming for her, but since it had been constructed over a long period by the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan, it would still take her significant effort to break through on her own.
At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian instinctively glanced at Xiao Yin, who had been following closely behind.
“Xiao Yin, it’s up to you!” Xiao Yi Xian said with a grin.
“Got it!”
Hearing her words, Xiao Yin’s delicate and adorable face lit up with a bright smile. Nodding, Xiao Yin approached the spatial barrier. Her small hands quickly formed a series of intricate hand seals, and a surge of powerful silver energy flowed from her palms. Instantly, the spatial barrier rippled with waves, and soon, a passage large enough for one person appeared in Xiao Yi Xian’s line of sight.
“Great job, Xiao Yin!” Xiao Yi Xian gave Xiao Yin a thumbs-up, praising her.
“Elder Sister Xian, don’t worry. This spatial passage is undetectable by others. When you’ve finished your cultivation, just crush this jade token!” Xiao Yin said, handing a silver jade token to Xiao Yi Xian.
“Understood!” Xiao Yi Xian nodded, taking the jade token from Xiao Yin. In a gentle voice, she added, “Once I’m inside, Xiao Yin, keep an eye on Yanran for me!”
With that, Xiao Yi Xian’s figure flickered as she swiftly entered the passage.
(The chapter ends here.)
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