Chapter 376: Thousand Poison Mountain

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In the Beast Soul Banner, the Land Mountain Turtle's beast soul seemed to retain some vestiges of consciousness, desperately resisting Yunhe's power.

All that's left is a mere beast soul, yet it still wants to make a last-ditch resistance.

Yunhe clasped his hands together, and a surge of mysterious black demonic power burst forth, forcibly suppressing the Land Mountain Turtle's beast soul with absolute strength.

Next, it was time to reforge the Beast Soul Banner.

As for how to reforge this banner, he had already rehearsed it dozens of times in his mind, so the operation was not difficult.

However, refining with demonic fire and with infant fire differ slightly, but it has no major impact.

Yunhe has ample experience in refining both human treasures and demonic artifacts.

Several months later.

If I could get another hundred 'Twilight Pills', perhaps I could gain the opportunity to breakthrough to Mid Nascent Soul.

Upon receiving praise, the Cold Chant Flood Dragon grinned foolishly, feeling that Yunhe's single word of praise made his efforts over this period not wasted.

Qu Jue brushed off the dust from his body, Yunhe walked out of the cultivation chamber, seeing the empty, unadorned cave dwelling, he suddenly felt that perhaps he should put on the pearl belt.

Master!

Among the many beast souls, the Land Mountain Turtle's Fourth-Level beast soul appeared the most solid, and the demonic ghostly aura it emanated was also the thickest.

At this moment, the Beast Soul Banner was a genuine Fourth-Level treasure.

Master, lately some cultivators have been appearing outside; after I went out and circled around, I discovered that about a hundred li from our place, a group of people is building a mountain gate!

Actually, the Lone Offering Formation is best suited not for puppets or corpse refinements, but for treasures like the Beast Soul Banner and the Myriad Soul Banner.

If we could inscribe the pattern of the Lone Offering Formation onto each beast soul, then add the Myriad Demon Formation, gathering the power of hundreds or thousands of beast souls, the Land Mountain Turtle's beast soul could erupt with tremendous force in a short time.

With the Land Mountain Turtle's beast soul as the primary soul, the banner's power is also secured.

A message-bearing Jade Slip flew in from outside the formation's restrictions.

As Yunhe gently swayed it, the banner's flags fluttered loudly, and simultaneously, a series of dazed beast souls appeared before him.

He shook the Beast Soul Banner again, and those beast souls were all drawn back.

The lake water split apart, and the Cold Chant Flood Dragon, bathed in shimmering water light, rushed to his side in an instant.

Yunhe opened his eyes, felt the mana within his body, and couldn't help muttering to himself.

This Jade Slip comes from Feng Qingdan.

East Border Cultivation World.

This can completely serve as a trump card.

Saying this, the Cold Chant Flood Dragon revealed a fierce expression, as if he felt Yunhe's territory had been infringed upon.

Gah-lah-lah——

If it weren't for the ongoing foreign tribe turmoil, he wouldn't even know how much effort it would take to obtain a single Twilight Pill.

But he soon cast those thoughts aside.

Of course, that was him overthinking.

Now simply calling this banner the Beast Soul Banner is no longer quite appropriate, but Yunhe also couldn't be bothered to give it another name.

Master, should we drive them away?

During his secluded cultivation, the Wood Spirit Sect and Baihua Valley cultivators had already sent people to deliver the items he needed, but since he couldn't go out while in seclusion, the Cold Chant Flood Dragon temporarily helped receive them.

The cave dwelling could use a bit more vitality.

Not bad, this period hasn't been wasted; my cultivation base has actually improved.

This banner's main body is mysterious black, but at the top and bottom of the flagpole are two earth-colored spheres; besides an extremely thick yin-slaughter aura, it also carries a hint of earth-attribute spiritual energy.

At this moment, the Land Mountain Turtle's beast soul had lost its former liveliness, and its consciousness had been utterly eradicated.

A brand-new Beast Soul Banner appeared before him as his demonic fire retracted.

Yunhe made an estimate of this.

At least.

In that case, once I familiarize myself further with this banner, I can head to the bottom of the Abyssal Ravine to investigate.

At the very least, it's a Fourth Level middle-grade treasure; if we factor in my Myriad Demon Formation, it should be able to rival a Fourth Level high-grade treasure before us.

Upon hearing that, Yunhe patted its head, released a sweep of his divine sense, and then showed a hint of strange color.

He raised a hand and drew it in.

He opened his mouth and swallowed the Beast Soul Banner into his qi sea, then refined it with immensely surging demonic power, making it more compatible with himself.

Yunhe had a premonition that the fellow at the bottom of the Abyssal Ravine might understand this Yao Shou Shijie better, and perhaps he could obtain some of what he needs from that person.

Gazing at the seemingly excited snow-white flood dragon, Yunhe gave it a once-over, also feeling a bit surprised, and said:

Gah-lah-lah——

The content of the Jade Slip is also simple: it merely states that without his permission, they have built a mountain gate on the outskirts of Layered Peaks Mountain; if Yunhe feels offended, she will immediately relocate the mountain gate.

It is obvious that those building the mountain gate are naturally Feng Qingdan and the Listening Fragrance Pavilion cultivators; as for why she chose to rebuild here, it is undoubtedly because of Yunhe.

Forget it; beyond a hundred li, let them be.

Yunhe waved his hand.

Having someone guard the gate wouldn't be bad, would it?

Oh. The Cold Chant Flood Dragon nodded listlessly.

Where are the things? Yunhe didn't bother with it and asked.

The Cold Chant Flood Dragon flicked its tail, and the lake surface behind it instantly split open, revealing a rather luxurious wooden carriage.

Overall it is wood-colored, entwined with strips of purple vine-like patterns; the wood used to make this carriage alone is not ordinary timber.

Master, this is what the Wood Spirit Sect sent, saying this carriage is made of purple-patterned wood, a purple-patterned wind carriage, befitting your status." the Cold Chant Flood Dragon hurriedly said.

Speaking, Han Yin Jiao again came up to Yunhe's front, whispering: "Master, I think the Wood Spirit Sect is not bad, quite proper."

Yunhe couldn't help but be speechless, shaking his head.

I didn't expect the Wood Spirit Sect to be so good at playing along.

This piece of purple-patterned wood counts as Fourth Level material anyway; using it to make just a travel carriage's frame, Yunhe wouldn't be so ostentatious.

However, since it's someone's goodwill, he certainly wouldn't refuse.

Purple-patterned wood is an excellent material for accommodating formations; as long as a few formations are set up, this carriage will be much safer than his previous one, and its flight speed will undoubtedly be much faster.

On this carriage is placed a Jade Slip containing the Wood Spirit Sect's longevity method, called the "Soul‑lodging Method".

By storing the "spirit" of a plant-type demon beast within one's own body, one gains "benefit" from the beast's long lifespan.

This method is also quite mysterious, but it requires a plant-type demon beast, and the demands on the beast are not low; after using it, the beast is almost deprived of its future and self, making it a kind of "Dao‑seizing Method".

It seems Mu Ya Zi has prolonged his life to the present by this method.

However, this method is of little use to Yunhe unless it's a Fourth Level plant-type demon beast; otherwise who could surpass his Demon Beast Body?

Moreover, high‑level demon beasts are already rare, let alone a Fourth Level plant‑type one.

Furthermore, the carriage also has a storage bag containing the Baihua Sect's "Ten‑Thousand‑Year Third‑Grade Blue Lotus".

Take out this lotus.

Instantly a fresh fragrance spread; inhaling it made Yunhe's mind clear and his thoughts lively yet uncluttered, and Han Yin Jiao, after taking a deep breath beside him, felt even more refreshed, as if his cultivation base were slowly advancing.

This lotus is a pale green, with nine petals; in the center sits a medium‑sized lotus platform, and on that platform are six seeds—one large and five small.

"The Third‑Grade Blue Lotus is a 'Dao‑understanding treasure'; what matters most are its seeds, and since this blue lotus has reached ten thousand years of age, the seed in the middle is the most effective."

"Just right—the 'Wisdom‑Spirit Elixir' has been used up almost completely."

His "Wisdom‑Spirit Elixir" had been exhausted while he was grasping the "External Avatar" secret technique, so this ten‑thousand‑year Third‑Grade Blue Lotus from Baihua Valley came at just the right time.

All that remains is for his second Yuan Ying to fully "integrate"; once the External Avatar is refined, he can then use these lotus seeds to make great progress in all paths.

"Let's go."

After putting away his things, Yunhe directly sat upon the "purple‑patterned wind carriage".

Han Yin Jiao let out a long roar, carrying Yunhe as he drove out of the Diezhang Mountains.

Thousand‑Poison Mountain.

Located east of Mu Kingdom, tens of thousands of li away, it is considered a perilous place near the heart of the Eastern Continent.

Though called a mountain, it stretches a thousand li in length and depth, a notorious dangerous region.

It is said that the place is shrouded year‑round in extremely potent toxic miasma, teeming with venomous creatures and beasts, a favorite haunt of poisonous gu, insects, and beasts.

Moreover, the miasma here is not a single kind but a mixture of dozens or even scores of toxic substances, some of which can poison even Golden Core cultivators; therefore no alchemist can concoct an elixir that completely avoids this poisonous miasma.

Yet despite this, every year countless cultivators rush here, facing the perilous toxic miasma, still eager for the many rare treasures within.

Even around Thousand‑Poison Mountain lie many large and small sects, the strongest and most famous of which is the "Ten‑Thousand‑Poison Sect".

For some cultivators, the miasma and its venomous inhabitants are extremely dangerous, but for sect disciples like those of the Ten‑Thousand‑Poison Sect, those poisons and even the entire miasma are treasures.

However, even disciples of the Ten‑Thousand‑Poison Sect dare not venture into the deepest part of Thousand‑Poison Mountain, for the miasma there is so potent that only a Yuan Ying Cultivator's magical power can withstand it.

Even a Yuan Ying Cultivator, if deeply trapped, still faces mortal danger.

"Old Man Li, this time the Red Skeleton Grass has matured—don't you also want a share?"

"Heh, Wu Man Zi, those who possess heavenly treasures dwell there—do you really think your strength alone can claim it?"

In a certain direction outside Thousand‑Poison Mountain, several cultivators hover in mid‑air, facing off against each other.

"Hmph!"

The burly early‑Golden‑Core cultivator called Wu Man Zi, who had many pouches slung over him, let out a cold snort.

"That Red Skeleton Grass is guarded by an early Third Level Hundred‑Poison Centipede; if we keep quarreling we'll never get this spirit plant—why not cooperate?"

The Li‑surnamed old man, upon hearing this, showed a thoughtful expression.

At that moment.

"Ao——!!"

A long howl rang out; the terrifying aura caused everyone's faces to change instantly, and upon looking into the distance they saw a snow‑white flood dragon pulling a carriage, accompanied by a frosty white path.

"A Third‑Level late‑stage flood dragon pulling a carriage?!"

Upon seeing the Han Yin Jiao, the several cultivators who had been tense turned pale one by one.

"Idiot!" Wu Man Zi hissed, eyes flashing with a hint of fear, "The point isn't whether that Third‑Level late‑stage Han Yin Jiao is pulling the carriage; the point is the being seated in the carriage!"

Hearing that, the few immediately understood.

Yuan Ying Cultivator!

Only a Yuan Ying Cultivator could make a Third‑Level late‑stage flood dragon willingly pull the carriage.

For a moment, several hastily put away their magical tools, respectfully stepping aside, daring neither to leave nor to stare directly at the flood dragon or the carriage.

At that moment, they all had only one thought in mind.

"Master, we've arrived at Thousand‑Poison Mountain."

This dragon and carriage are undoubtedly Yunhe's.

Yunhe, who was seated in the carriage holding an ancient tome and sipping fragrant tea, upon hearing this set down his scroll and unleashed his powerful divine sense.

Upon contacting the deadly toxic miasma, he felt a considerable resistance.

"Does this place's toxic miasma also impede divine sense?"

Yunhe furrowed his brow.

"Stop."

Upon hearing that, Han Yin Jiao immediately halted its flight, coincidentally stopping right in front of Wu Man Zi, Old Man Li, and the few other cultivators.

This frightened Wu Man Zi and the others quite a bit, yet they still immediately bowed toward the carriage.

Greetings, senior!

Yunhe got off the carriage, clasped his fist toward several early Golden Core cultivators, and directly asked: "Is this the time of fullness?"

Several people exchanged glances, and finally the shamanic barbarian steeled himself, stepped forward, and after performing another salute to Yunhe, replied:

Reporting to senior, this time is indeed when the toxic miasma is full.

(End of chapter)