Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Hmm?”

However, at the moment when Lu Tianwen was extremely confident, thinking that he was about to be successful, his expression suddenly changed because he found that the immense suction force of the Heaven Rank Low Level Pulse Array he controlled couldn’t absorb anything.

The intense poisons within Xie Tianwan’s body, the same toxins that caused him to roll around in unbearable pain just now, seemed to vanish completely in an instant, not leaving a trace.

Though the poisonous energy disappeared, Xie Tianwan’s suffering didn’t decrease in the slightest; it even seemed to intensify, causing him to be unable to speak.

”M-Master... Save... me!”

Xie Tianwan struggled to extend his hand, yet ultimately couldn’t, and his words carried an air of despair. Could it be that even the Heaven Rank Pulse Array cast by his mentor was useless against those toxins?

At that moment, Xie Tianwan felt as if countless tiny bugs were crawling and biting inside his body. He wished he could peel off his skin, as the itching sensation was more unbearable than the searing pain.

”Don’t worry, Tianwan. As your master, I will save you!”

Sensing that the Heaven Rank Pulse Array couldn’t absorb anything, Lu Tianwen’s expression also slightly changed. However, as a Peak Low Level Heavenly Rank Meridian Refining Master, he wasn’t going to give up easily.

Swish!

Lu Tianwen brushed his right hand across his waist, and a pale yellow elixir with a rich aroma appeared in his palm, causing many hearts to tremble.

”This scent... Is it the ’Xuan Jie Pill’ unique to the Spirit Fighting Commerce?”

Ye Ku, being the former senior disciple of the Sky Poison Institute, had more knowledge than others. Upon sensing the pale yellow pill, he had a suspicion.

The so-called Xuan Jie Pill is said not to be a detoxification elixir. It is rumored that a Poison Vein Master from the Douling Commerce extracted toxins from a hundred types of Highly Poisonous Pulse Demons, neutralized them with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and refined a special elixir.

If this elixir is consumed by ordinary cultivators, they would instantly hemorrhage from their seven orifices and die. Even some Heavenly Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Masters would barely have time to counteract it due to the rapid onset of the poison.

Were the Xuan Jie Pill merely a poisonous elixir, it wouldn’t be that different from ordinary Heaven Rank Low Level Poison Pills and wouldn’t have such a great reputation.

Yet, the Xuan Jie Pill has another effect, completely opposite to its lethal poison, which is detoxification. According to Ye Ku, the Xuan Jie Pill can detoxify over a hundred types of poisons, making it extremely mystical.

Once, Qingmu Wu, the former Dean of Lianyun Mountain Sky Poison Institute, obtained a Xuan Jie Pill from somewhere and studied it carefully, discovering that it was a Highly Poisonous Elixir refined from a hundred poisons mixed together.

Despite this, Qingmu Wu could not fathom why this elixir refined from a hundred poisons would have a strong detoxifying effect.

In the end, Qingmu Wu could only attribute it to the concept of Poison Attack.

Perhaps the Xuan Jie Pill, refined from a hundred poisons, contains numerous strange toxins, which could be controlled by some formidable Poison Vein Masters—a possibility that can’t be dismissed.

Thus, when Lu Tianwen took out the Xuan Jie Pill, it was clear he intended to use its poison attack effect to counteract the poison he couldn’t even discern.

The refinement of the Xuan Jie Pill isn’t easy, and it poses significant dangers. But at this moment, Lu Tianwen couldn’t care less; if he didn’t play his trump card now, his beloved disciple might meet his end.

Of course, what Lu Tianwen feared most was that Xie Tianwan, unable to bear the pain, would reveal some secret, which would not only spell disaster for him but might also lead to the complete downfall of the Spirit Fighting Commerce.

The great figure who descended from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, though only in the Floating Life Realm, had a mysterious old man by their side, a profound expert from the Heavenly Realm capable of seriously injuring Wei Duzheng with a single strike.

However, at this moment, Lu Tianwen had considerable confidence in this Xuan Jie Pill; the poison that the Heaven Rank Pulse Array couldn’t absorb should be exposed under the power of the Xuan Jie Pill.

Phew... Phew...

After Lu Tianwen fed Xie Tianwan the Xuan Jie Pill, a special power seemed to emanate from this Spirit Fighting Commerce genius, and this power kept changing in its aura.

Clearly, Lu Tianwen was now controlling the hundreds of toxins within the Xuan Jie Pill, checking if any could create a reaction with the poison afflicting Xie Tianwan.

In this world, poisons are extraordinarily diverse. Even a Heavenly Rank Poison Vein Master couldn’t fully comprehend them in a lifetime of effort, let alone Lu Tianwen.

Nevertheless, the Spirit Fighting Commerce’s Xuan Jie Pill is indeed magical. Though it contains only a hundred kinds of poison, their attributes are varied and comprehensive—not entirely identical but with many similarities.

Lu Tianwen believes that as long as he can find a resemblance between Yun Xiao’s inflicted poison and one of the toxins in his Xuan Jie Pill, he might temporarily control Xie Tianwan’s pain, finding a correct method to detoxify him another day.

”It’s useless, my poison cannot be cured by you!”

However, just as Lu Tianwen was confidently trying various methods, Yun Xiao’s soft voice reached him, causing his expression to turn a shade darker.

At this moment, Lu Tianwen had already tested most of the Xuan Jie Pill’s poisons, yet not a single one matched the poison within Xie Tianwan.

In reality, it’s not that they didn’t match, but Lu Tianwen’s control over the Xuan Jie Pill couldn’t find where the poison in Xie Tianwan’s body was hidden. It seemed as though the venomous energy had vanished without a trace, making it impossible to use the Xuan Jie Pill for dispelling it.

But Xie Tianwan was still in pain at the moment, and Lu Tianwen had every reason to believe that the venomous energy hadn’t disappeared but was somehow concealed, eluding his detection.

”Don’t be afraid to hear this: no matter how many techniques you use or how many Heaven Rank Detoxification Pulse Arrays you have, you won’t be able to remove even a trace of that poison!”

Yun Xiao spoke calmly, without expression, then turned his gaze onto Xie Tianwan, meeting the latter’s dying eyes and revealing a faintly mocking smile.

”Moreover, my poison won’t take one’s life. It’s like a maggot attached to the bone, staying within your body for a lifetime, leaving you in constant pain. How’s that, isn’t it fun?”

Yun Xiao stared at Xie Tianwan. Although he wore a smile on his face, as he spoke of the consequences, the genius of Spirit Fighting Commerce began to tremble uncontrollably. Was it from pain, fear, or irritation?

Especially when hearing Yun Xiao’s final words, Xie Tianwan feared his life was over. The pain and itch kept him from even considering suicide.

Besides, even if Xie Tianwan had the strength to end his life, he lacked the courage. He had just become the top genius of Spirit Fighting Commerce, his Meridian Refining Technique was among the best of the younger generation, and he hadn’t had his moment to shine yet. How could he simply accept death?

Yun Xiao’s words tore apart Xie Tianwan’s last strand of hope. Despite his teacher being a Heavenly Rank Meridian Refining Master, none of their methods seemed effective.

Neither the Heavenly Rank Low Level Pulse Array nor the Xuan Jie Pill could alleviate his pain in the slightest.

At that moment, Xie Tianwan felt an extreme disappointment towards his always trusted teacher. He knew that if things continued this way, he would only suffer endless pain.

”Yun... Yun Xiao, I’ll tell you whatever you want to know. Just please cure me of the poison!”

In that instant, Xie Tianwan summoned strength from an unknown source, endured his body’s pain and itch without regard for his teacher, and finally begged for mercy.

”Tianwan, trust your teacher. I will lift your suffering!”

Listening to Xie Tianwan’s pleas, Lu Tianwen’s face was darkened, his actions quickening as he spoke in a low voice, trying to dispel Xie Tianwan’s unrealistic thoughts.

”It’s useless, teacher. Yun Xiao said you can’t cure his poison!”

Feeling no relief from the pain and itch in his body, Xie Tianwan, having uttered his first plea, no longer had any scruples. His next words further enraged Lu Tianwen.

”You wretch, don’t you trust your own teacher?”

Lu Tianwen shouted fiercely, trying to assert his authority as a teacher. But in the current situation, how could Xie Tianwan be intimidated?

”Teacher, I truly can’t endure it anymore!”

Perhaps that was the real reason for Xie Tianwan’s concession. When he thought about the endless pain possibly accompanying him for life, he felt a shiver of dread; it was truly terrifying.

”Yun... Yun Xiao, I’ll tell you... it’s actually...”

”Xie Tianwan, shut your mouth!”

Just as Xie Tianwan was about to show his sincerity by revealing the origin of the two poisons, Lu Tianwen’s face drastically changed, yelling in urgency, even referring to himself in frustration.

”Do you know what you’re doing, Xie Tianwan?”

At this moment, Lu Tianwen’s heart sank. He couldn’t imagine what would happen to Spirit Fighting Commerce if his disciple revealed that secret.

Regardless, for his own sake and Spirit Fighting Commerce’s, Lu Tianwen absolutely wouldn’t allow Xie Tianwan to disclose that secret. At this moment, his eyes flashed with deep gloom.

”It’s from Nine...”

But Xie Tianwan was already terrified by the pain. Feeling relief from his pain as soon as he spoke, he knew Yun Xiao must have done something.

With this encouragement, how could he care about Lu Tianwen anymore? He was about to forcefully speak again.