Chapter 113: The Rapidly Growing Little Medicine Immortal

Gazing at the strongest aura ahead, Xie Shan, Xiao Li stepped forward without hesitation to challenge him.

"Old dog, give me your life!"

His speed suddenly surged to the limit, all four wings flared at full force, several lightning shadows flashed, each burst of crimson lightning shadow signified Xiao Li's power climbing another rung.

Five steps to ascend, Fighting Emperor pinnacle!

The farther back he went, the more Xiao Li could feel the immense pressure of the ninth step of Ascension on his body; the cultivation methods of the thousand‑plus senior practitioners must surely be of a higher tier than the lower earthly ranks, and they must have practiced body‑tempering fighting techniques, yet still could not take the ninth step. This shows how terrifying that fighting technique is; being classified as a low earthly rank, it is likely because its usage requirements are too high.

But now was not the time for such considerations; Xie Shan, seeing Xiao Li's aura surge, was momentarily stunned, and, unable to believe it, raised the weapon in his hand.

"What a strange youngster, to have leapt across a great realm; let me have a go at you!"

Xiao Li's gaze froze as he saw Xie Shan still charging, the crimson lightning on his spear rolling.

Figures interlaced, spear and sword blade weaving across the sky; as a violent energy ripple surged, bursts of sparks and crisp sounds erupted.

The figure slipped by, Xiao Li's cheek cold, yet his spear suddenly traced a bizarre arc, a sharply cunning thrust slashing from Xie Shan's side ribs and finally piercing his waist.

After the spear strike, Xiao Li's form flashed, exiting Xie Shan's attack range.

"Such cunning spear technique, such bizarre power; I truly don't know where this strong one emerged from, I've never heard of you before," Xie Shan's trembling body steadied, his gaze coldly fixed on Xiao Li.

Xiao Li paid no heed to Xie Shan's words; his cheek remained cold, his eyes filled with fierce killing intent, too lazy to waste words with Xie Shan.

"Old rag, give me your life!" Xiao Li gave Xie Shan no breathing room; the Thunder Scale Spear moved, his form burst into a flash…

…the battlefield below

"Sss!!!"

Tie Wu vaulted out of the combat circle, looking at the opponent's face bruised dark blue.

"Despicable scoundrel, using poison!"

If they had been strongmen from the Jama Empire, they would surely know the Izumo Empire's tricks and be on guard, but Tie Wu and his comrades came from Heijiao Yu, and without any defenses they fell straight into the trap.

Touching the deep green wound in his abdomen, Tie Wu's consciousness grew hazy.

Suddenly, a pale hand grasped in midair, a stream of poison erupted from Tie Wu's wound, then seeped in through the gaps of its fingernails.

Tie Wu's awareness jolted; he turned his head and saw Xiao Yixian right behind him.

"Patriarch's Madam?!"

Although Xiao Yixian was only in her twenty‑eight spring, out of respect for Xiao Li, Tie Wu and the others had never looked down on her.

"This place is too dangerous, Madam, leave quickly," Tie Wu blocked Xiao Yixian, but due to his hazy mind he hadn't seen her detoxifying him, assuming the poison was different and would only affect him briefly.

"No problem, Elder Tie, my constitution is unique; the Izumo Empire's poison has no effect on me."

Xiao Yixian's voice was calm, yet her eyes glowed with an intensely hot spark.

The Izumo Empire was practically perfect for Xiao Yixian; poison was everywhere, there was no difference between attacking her and providing her with resources.

Although Xiao Yixian was only a Great Fighting Master, she had helped many with her cursed poison body; Su Mei and Yuan Yi had just been assisted.

Seeing Xiao Yixian unmoved, Tie Wu dared not be careless; he couldn't believe she wasn't afraid of poison, so he stepped directly in front of her, glaring at the opponent. Though that person was weaker and less experienced, they handled poison deftly; now that he knew her ability, he would keep a close watch.

The opponent wore a wary expression; Tie Wu hadn't seen it earlier, but now he saw clearly that the girl had just inhaled her mysterious‑realm fighting technique into her body.

Indeed, using a pair of harmless little hands, she directly absorbed her own fighting technique.

"What kind of monster are you, masquerading as a girl, truly shameless; your true form must be an ancient beast that has lived countless years."

The Izumo Empire's Fighting King probed, but Tie Wu had little patience; he only wanted to kill the opponent quickly and claim the post‑battle reward.

The Thunder Sect's bounty was famously generous; a Fighting King‑level enemy could fetch a regular fifth‑grade pill.

The Thunder Sect may now lack administrators, but not alchemists, especially after swallowing the Jama Empire's alchemist guild.

In the ensuing battle, Tie Wu witnessed Xiao Yixian's marvels; whatever underhanded tricks the foe used were all blocked, her long sword in hand moved like a living serpent, and with a few swings the poison was either deflected or absorbed.

With a heavy blow he cleaved the opponent's head off; Tie Wu, seeing Xiao Yixian's complexion turn slightly blue, worried, "Madam... are you all right...?"

Seeing Xiao Yixian appear mildly poisoned, Tie Wu felt concerned, after all she still possessed Great Fighting Master strength.

Xiao Yixian gently shook her head, "I'm fine; my constitution is unique, it'll clear in a few hours."

Seeing Xiao Yixian's thoughts clear and speech orderly, Tie Wu relaxed, though a strange smile crept onto his face.

Both the Patriarch and his Madam were truly oddities; I once thought the Patriarch alone was bizarre—a young, tough Fighting Sect leader—but the Madam was equally perverse, absorbing Fighting King‑level poison without a second thought.

"Now I intend to detoxify everyone, but the battlefield is blind to swords; Elder Tie, please protect me," Xiao Yixian said.

Tie Wu immediately bowed, "Madam, rest assured, I will protect you with all my strength."

The two said no more and swiftly moved across the battlefield; the Izumo Empire's poison had indeed caused the Thunder Sect many troubles.

But Tie Wu then witnessed Xiao Yixian's miraculous method of turning decay into wonder; no matter the poison, a sweep of her hands in midair neutralized it. Such a skill left not only Tie Wu but also the Izumo Empire's troops stunned, drawing immediate attention to her.

Yet the Thunder Sect responded swiftly; three Snake‑folk Fighting Kings, Tie Wu, and Chen Long the newly‑crowned Fighting Emperor, all gathered around Xiao Yixian.

Moreover, thanks to Xiao Yixian's detoxification, Chen Long and his allies fought recklessly, leaving the enemy with two corpses; in the end they could only retreat helplessly, choosing to stay away from Xiao Yixian's location.

"All right, counter‑attack!" Yin Gu, the old veteran, felt a rare surge of passion; the Izumo Empire's poison had plagued him, and for the first time he saw someone more scheming than himself.

At his shout, a roar of countless blades tearing the air rang out, and figures flashed like lightning, soaring out.

"Charge!"

As Xiao Li's side regrouped, streaks of light darted through the sky; the enemy, unwilling to yield, met Su Mei and the others in mid‑air.

(End of Chapter)