Chapter 282 - 205: Five Poison True Understanding

Qin Xuan waved Duan Ning away, then immersed his consciousness and began to study it in detail.

The jade slip began with a clear declaration.

"I cultivated arduously for a century, blazing a new trail. I discovered that just as the heavens and earth are divided into the Five Elements, poison, too, possesses five inherent natures."

"The toad is of Water, its chilling yin gnaws at the bone. The centipede is of Wood, its speed shatters armor. The scorpion is of Fire, its scorching blaze incinerates meridians. The spider is of Earth, its binding web brings Soul Erosion. The snake is of Metal, its sharp and insidious venom..."

"The Five Poisonous Creatures generate and overcome one another in an endless cycle. He who masters these principles can command all poisons."

The more Qin Xuan read, the more profound and mysterious he found it to be.

’Interesting, truly interesting! That Jiaang Xiaofeng was quite a genius!’

For example, it mentioned, "The poison of the Wood-natured centipede can amplify the might of the Fire-natured scorpion’s venom. This is ’Wood begets Fire.’ However, the poison of the Water-natured toad can suppress the scorpion’s venom. This is ’Water quenches Fire.’"

"If one could introduce a trace of the toad’s venom into the scorpion’s, it would not weaken it. On the contrary, the volatile clash between water and fire would give birth to the ’Heart-Rotting Poison,’ a substance even more insidious and difficult to guard against."

Its core principle was not simply the Refinement of deadly poisons, but an explanation of the Dao of generation, suppression, and transformation among the Five Poison Spiritual Qi.

It advocated using one’s own body as a crucible, collecting or condensing the five source auras of the poisons, and circulating them internally according to a specific Dharma Gate to construct the "Five Poison Cycle."

At Minor Achievement, one could freely change their Poison Attribute to counter specific opponents. At Great Success, one could even mimic the forms of the Five Poisonous Creatures, manifest a Poison Domain, use poison in Alchemy and Artifact Refining, and become immune to all toxins.

It also recorded several Secret Techniques.

These included the "Five Poison Escape Light," the "Hundred Poisons Cold Light Barrier," and the "Ten Thousand Poison Transformation Finger," all of which required the Five Poison Cycle to be executed.

Beyond that, it also contained detailed records of Jiaang Xiaofeng’s many experiments using Low-Tier Poisonous Insects to verify the interactions between the Five Poisonous Creatures.

The wording was concise, yet simple and easy to understand.

[Case 73: Toad vs. Scorpion]

One Fire-tailed Scorpion and one Jade Toad, both at the Qi Cultivation Stage, were taken. The Fire-tailed Scorpion’s venomous fire was stimulated with Magical Power to scorch the Jade Toad.

The toad secreted a cold, yin-natured mucus over its body. As the venomous fire drew near, it dimmed and its power dropped drastically. The toad was then prompted to spit its venomous saliva. The scorpion’s movements immediately slowed, pits began to corrode its carapace, and after a short while, it grew rigid and died...

[Case 120: Centipede vs. Snake]

One Iron Wire Centipede and one Jade Scale Snake, both at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Upon meeting, the Jade Scale Snake struck like lightning, biting the centipede first and injecting its Metal-natured venom.

Though injured, the Iron Wire Centipede’s ferocity flared. Its hundred legs, like knives, latched onto the snake’s body as it continuously injected its own Wood-natured poison.

An hour later, both creatures had perished. Upon closer inspection, however, the centipede’s corpse was intact, whereas the snake’s innards had been reduced to a pulp.

[Case 251: Spider vs. Toad]

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Qin Xuan read with great interest.

Especially when reading about the cases of generation, suppression, and even paradoxical, volatile reactions, a gleam of understanding would flash in his eyes.

’Marvelous! Truly marvelous!’

Qin Xuan clapped his palm with a soft sigh of admiration.

’It’s a shame Jiaang Xiaofeng died. One day, I must find his reincarnated self.’

The Blood Poison Plague Scripture focused on using blood to guide poison, spreading plagues on a massive scale that could slaughter cities and annihilate nations.

This Five Poison True Understanding, however, delved into the microcosm of these interactions, deriving a Poison Skill of profound creation from the smallest of spaces, with an emphasis on cunning transformations and precise counters.

’If I can combine the two, my mastery of the Poison Dao techniques used by the Demon Cultivators under my command will reach a whole new level!’

At this thought, Qin Xuan followed the Dharma Gate from the jade slip. He tried to mobilize a trace of the Poison Element in his body—originally used for cultivating the Blood Poison Plague Scripture—and simulate the Attributes of the Five Poisonous Creatures.

A wisp of Spiritual Qi flowed around his fingertip. At one moment, it transformed into a cold, yin-natured mist.

The next, it shifted into a sharp, metallic gleam.

Though only a nascent form, it already revealed boundless potential.

’Jiaang Xiaofeng, Jiaang Xiaofeng, you were quite secretive. A pity you did all this work just for me to reap the rewards.’

Qin Xuan put away the jade slip, a newfound confidence glinting in his eyes.

With the help of the Five Poison True Understanding, he now had new avenues for comprehending the Poison Dao and even for creating special Poison Pills and Poison Talismans.

From now on, navigating the Holy Sect would feel as natural as a fish in water.

However, he still had to make his escape.

Just as Qin Xuan was wondering where he could lay low for a while, the massive sphere of light in his mind suddenly began to flash!