Medusa arranged several matters and, without needing to stay any longer, had everything settled within roughly half an hour. Then, she swiftly joined Xiao Yan and the other two, leaving the Serpent People's territory and heading toward the empire's border. The capital was quite distant from the border, and even at the speed of Xiao Yan and his companions, they only reached there in the late evening. This trip to the Uzu Empire isn't just a leisure visit," said Medusa suddenly, causing Zi Yan's face to flush with urgency. She wasn't thrilled about being alone in the Gamma Empire—how dull that would be. "Heh, don't underestimate this young lady. She's now a Duke-Class warrior, and with her astonishing strength, even a typical Duke-Class peak warrior can't easily hold her off. And if it comes down to life or death, I'd wager her survival techniques are stronger than anyone else's." Xiao Yan gently rubbed Zi Yan's head, smiling. Upon hearing this, Medusa recalled how, back at Yunlan Mountain, Zi Yan had managed to deflect the attack of Wu Hu's protector despite being only a Duke-Class warrior. With that in mind, she didn't need to add more words, simply offering Zi Yan a warm smile. "Then come along. Just remember—this time, no more tricks. Don't touch anything unless you're certain. Most of the Uzu Empire's warriors carry some rather unrefined poisons on their bodies." "Seeing Medusa agree, Zi Yan quickly nodded her head." "Ah, well then, let's go. The Toxic Sect's headquarters is located in a city at the heart of the Chuyun Empire, and there's still quite a distance to cover..." Xiao Yan smiled. "Hmm." Medusa gave a slight nod, then took Zi Yan's hand, and the two of them swiftly floated into the air. With the night sky providing cover, they sped toward the Chuyun Empire, while Xiao Yan followed behind. The toxicist—a profession nearly scorned throughout the Gamma Empire—is thriving in the Yushun Empire. In cities across Yushun, one can frequently spot individuals dressed in toxicist robes. A scene rare in the Gamma Empire is the sale of poisons. In every city of the Yushun Empire, there are specialized shops dedicated to selling various poisons. Whatever is related to toxicity can be found here, with stronger poisons commanding higher prices. In the Yushun Empire, there exists a type of qi that is far more abundant than any other elemental qi; the people of Yushun refer to it as toxic qi. Poison energy is also highly branched, though fundamentally similar—its core characteristic is intense toxicity. Of course, toxicity is not a natural elemental attribute but rather a man-made variant. Typically, before becoming a combatant, individuals must immerse their bodies in toxic waters and train within them. As the poison gradually infiltrates the body, it eventually blends with the internal combat energy. Over time, the originally normal combat energy transforms into a distinct form of poison energy. Compared to ordinary combat energy, poison energy offers certain advantages in terms of lethality. However, since poison is inherently damaging, it affects both allies and enemies alike. As training intensifies, the body gradually deteriorates under the corrosive effects of the poison. Unless one advances to the rank of Combatant King or higher, those who specialize in cultivating poison energy typically have significantly shorter lifespans than ordinary individuals. Moreover, the accumulation of potent toxins within the body often leads to personality deviations, causing considerable internal turmoil within the Dejima Empire. Sparring and competitive engagements are far more frequent there than in the Gamma Empire. And perhaps due to the constant threat of these internal toxins attacking the heart at any moment, the people of Dejima cultivate with greater intensity and urgency—everyone knows that unless they reach the Battle King level, their toxic cultivation energy will inevitably consume their lives. Under this relentless pressure of mortality, the cultivation culture in Dejima indeed becomes remarkably passionate and fervent. As a result, the number of hidden talents among the Dejima people may actually surpass that of the Gamma Empire. These strong individuals typically remain independent, rarely joining large factions, instead striving tirelessly through relentless training, hoping to fully escape the gradual erosion of their internal toxins. Overall, this realm appears more chaotic and dangerous than the Jima Empire. Of course, compared to the Black Corner Domain—where there is virtually no legal system—it is considerably less disordered, since here, at least, the Shu Yun royal family and the massive sect of Toxin Sect hold sway. It must have taken countless bloody battles to build such a vast force—nearly ruling one-third of the Outyun Empire—within this chaotic landscape. In the Outyun Empire, ordinary diplomatic approaches likely fall short when dealing with the more passionate and assertive strongholds; only through decisive, forceful measures does one achieve true success. Xiao Yan can easily imagine how, as a mere woman, the Young Healer managed to expand the Poison Sect to such an extent, leaving behind countless skeletons at every step of her journey... This Heavily-Toxic City is revered as a sacred haven by countless Toxic Masters of the Cloud Empire, as several of the empire's most powerful factions have established their headquarters here, receiving homage from toxic practitioners from all directions. Due to its widespread renown within the Cloud Empire, Xiao Yan and his two companions merely needed a casual inquiry to learn the city's exact location. With their swift pace, they reached this holy city in approximately one day. Standing atop a mountain outside Tian Du City, the three wind-worn figures—Xiao Yan and his companions—exhaled deeply, finally releasing their breath. Their attire had all changed slightly, and Mei Du Sha had even draped a cloak over her head. Throughout the journey, her striking beauty had drawn numerous disturbances; for those with ill intentions, she had never hesitated to act decisively. Yet the persistent nuisances continued to come, and eventually, even with her typically ruthless nature, she found herself compelled to cover her face with the cloak to avoid further annoyance—thus making their journey considerably smoother. "Never expected such a vast city to be entirely under the control of the Toxin Sect," Xiao Yan remarked, gazing down at the magnificent urban sprawl, marveling quietly. "Your methods aren't as ruthless as hers. If you were willing to eliminate the entire royal family and purge all the other factions, then the Gamma Empire could fully become the realm of the Flame Alliance—without a single objection from anyone." Medusa spoke calmly. Hearing her words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head in resignation. It seemed she still harbored considerable reservations toward Xiao Yixian, and for this matter, he had little recourse—perhaps things would improve over time as they got to know each other better. As he thought this, his gaze slowly swept across the surroundings of Tian Du City. Taking a deep breath, his fists gradually tightened, and a cold gleam emerged in his dark eyes. "The people from the Spirit Pavilion... stay tuned!"