Hearing the time frame provided by the young medicine sage, Xiao Yan found himself slightly restless. For half a year, where could he have gone to find a Supreme Battle Strength master capable of helping him unravel this magical toxin spot? "But you needn't worry too much," the young medicine sage said, slightly apologetic as she observed Xiao Yan's expression. "Though I cannot fully resolve the toxin spot, I do have a method that can significantly delay its onset. If it weren't for my bringing you here, this situation likely wouldn't have arisen, and once it did, I wouldn't have been able to assist." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan finally exhaled in relief, turning his gaze toward Medusa, whose face remained tightly clenched with determination. A gentle smile spread across his lips. "Rest assured, everything will be fine. Perhaps this troublesome toxin spot might even help me greatly refine my own strength." "As for such words that even Xiao Yan himself found lacking in confidence, Meidusha naturally didn't take them seriously. Yet at this moment, she had no choice but to turn her head slightly, her gaze coldly sweeping over Xiao Yixian. In her estimation, if Xiao Yixian had managed to defeat Xie Biyan within that gray-purple space prison, none of the subsequent complications would have arisen. Faced with Meidusha's icy stare, Xiao Yixian remained silent—after all, Xiao Yan's poisoning did indeed stem from her own actions. "Well, let's settle this matter first," Xiao Yan interjected between the two women, eager to prevent any further conflict, and quickly smiled. "Agreed," Xiao Yixian nodded slightly, then moved swiftly, gliding downward through the sky. With the overwhelming casualties among the Wàn Xie Gate's elite, the Wàn Xie Gate had lost all resistance—its absorption by the Toxin Sect was entirely foreseeable. Staring at the figure of Xiao Yixian, Xiao Yan turned to Medusa and said, "This isn't her fault. I came here for the souls of the Huan Palace. I never expected to encounter such a situation." Seeing Xiao Yan's serious expression, Medusa sighed softly and nodded slightly, then murmured, "Do you feel any discomfort now?" Xiao Yan sensed something within himself and frowned, "It seems that as long as it doesn't erupt, there's no issue. But if it does erupt, it might indeed come to the point Xiao Yixian described—when it truly becomes life-threatening." "Then what are your plans?" Medusa asked again. How easy it was to find a Douzun-level strength warrior! And who would come willingly to help you overcome this toxic spot, especially given how insidious it appears? Clearly, overcoming it would require considerable effort. "When the time comes, things will take their course. Let's first settle matters here, and then see what happens." Hearing this, Xiao Yan also expressed a touch of resignation. Seeing the situation, Medusa could only sigh, her gaze fixed on the location of the Wàn Xiē Men's main gate below, her eyes flashing with resolve. After eliminating the remaining resistant factions within Wàn Xiē Men, the power of that sect was officially erased from the Chuyun Empire, and from that point on, the Du Zong truly became the dominant force in the empire, with no other faction daring to challenge it. Once the aftermath of this great battle had been settled, Xiao Yi Xian led Xiao Lin and the other three, departing the Tian Xiē Mountain Range and swiftly heading toward the headquarters of the Du Zong—Tian Du City. Deep within the headquarters of the Toxic Sect lies a stone mountain cloaked in lush greenery. This mountain is part of the Sect's most sacred precinct, accessible only to Xiao Yi Xian, the young physician. Around the mountain, countless hidden sentinels are stationed, so that even a fly must pass through countless sets of vigilant eyes before it can make its way inside. Inside the mountain, towering rocks stand in abundance, with a wide variety of toxic herbs planted among them, releasing a faint, fresh scent that gradually rises to form a delicate layer of misty vapor—this potent, intensely toxic vapor is so strong that even the mightiest Battle King-level cultivators dare not inhale it casually. Occasionally, swift movements of toxic insects and serpents dart through the rocks, creatures that are rare outside the Sect. Yet within this mountain, such creatures are commonplace, truly reflecting the Sect's unparalleled collection of rare toxic specimens. At the heart of Shilin, there lies a small pond paved entirely with black stones. Around the pond, four serpent heads are arranged. The giant serpents open their massive mouths, and as their tongues extend, a steady flow of dark, viscous liquid pours out, dripping into the pond. Inside the pond, the water is profoundly black—so dark that even when one looks down, the bottom is completely invisible. Even the soul's energy penetrating it is met with a rebound. A faint mist hovers above the pond, carrying a subtle tang of fishy, clearly toxic aroma. At this moment, three figures stand around the stone pond, their eyes fixed intently on the young man, bare-chested, within the pond. "Will this toxic water in the pond do any harm to Xiao Yan?" asked Medusa, her gaze resting on the deep black water, speaking with cautious concern. "This pool of toxic water was carefully blended from over a hundred kinds of poisonous herbs and insects, their individual toxicities combining to create an exceptionally potent and vibrant energy." The young physician knelt down, gently swaying her slender hand in the water—so toxic that even a casual touch would corrode a normal person's palm. She then said softly, "However, despite being toxic, this water carries an intense potency, which is precisely what Xiang Yan needs. He has been afflicted with a lingering,阴-based magical toxin known as the 'Majestic Spots.' By meditating in this pool and with my guidance, he can use the water's toxicity to suppress the internal magical toxin, temporarily containing the Majestic Spots and thereby delaying their outbreak." Upon hearing this, Medusa glanced at Xiang Yan, whose eyes were now closed and who appeared completely at ease. With that, she breathed a sigh of relief. Xiao Yixian stepped slowly to the other side of the pond, her beautiful eyes fixed on the black spot on Xiao Yan's chest. Around the spot, several small brown-purple dots had now appeared, and precisely these dots were slowing down the expansion of the magical toxin spot. Seeing this, Xiao Yixian exhaled in relief and then turned her gaze to Xiao Yan's head, observing the gently rising thin white mist, and feeling the intense heat radiating from within Xiao Yan's body. She said, "The situation is better than I expected. There is a unique fire within Xiao Yan's body, which may not be able to completely eliminate the magical toxin spot, but it does provide some resistance. Combined with this pool of toxic water, it should be able to prolong the suppression of the toxin spot." Upon hearing this, Meidusa and Ziyan also relaxed. Meidusa paused for a moment, then asked, "Is this sufficient now?" "The young physician gently shook her head, saying, 'The toxic water merely enters Xiao Yan's body unconsciously. That's not enough—it must be guided in order to fully suppress the demonic toxin spots.' 'What are you still waiting for? Hurry up!' Medusa furrowed her brows, clearly dissatisfied with the young physician's lingering hesitation. Hearing this, the young physician scowled slightly, about to respond, but then remembered she didn't want to disturb Xiao Yan, so she merely huffed, saying, 'What's there to hurry? Guidance always requires the right moment—what good is rushing around?' 'Is the moment now ripe?' Medusa, too, was mindful not to disturb Xiao Yan. Though she had always harbored some reservations toward the young physician, she hesitated to argue at this very moment. Under Medusa's persistent urging, the young physician could only nod reluctantly. Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, a delicate blush rose on her cheeks. She bit her lower lip with her delicate teeth, saying, 'You two go ahead and wait outside the stone grove.'" "Heard this, the two beauties—one young, one older—immediately cast skeptical glances toward Xiao Yixian. Medusa crossed her arms, clearly not intending to move, and murmured softly, 'What's there to be embarrassed about? I have to ensure Xiao Xiang's safety here. Who knows what tricks you might play?' 'You...' Hearing Medusa's skeptical tone, Xiao Yixian grew slightly irritated. Yet, when her gaze settled upon Xiao Xiang, whose eyes were closed and resting in the pool, she sighed, clenched her teeth, and said, 'Alright, whatever you want. Stay if you must.' As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Yixian rose to her feet, hesitated, then gently unbuttoned her robe. Finally, she bit her lower lip, and in the stunned silence of Medusa and Zi Yan, revealed a flawless, delicate, ivory-skinned body—smooth, supple, and beautifully contoured—fully exposed to the air." At the sight of Xiao Yixian's actions, Medusa's cheeks also naturally flushed with a rare warmth. She cleared her throat lightly and then, as if nothing had happened, turned around. As she turned, she even pulled Zǐ Yán—who had been quietly peering through the fingers covering her eyes—along with her, and walked toward Shi Lin. "Heh, well, I'm glad I didn't grow as large as I did back then..." Zǐ Yán chuckled softly, secretly amused. The moment these words were spoken, Medusa hurried her pace. The little doctor, standing by the pond, blushed with a mix of embarrassment and irritation. But upon seeing the two figures swiftly disappear, she only gritted her teeth in quiet resentment. With her gaze returning to the exit, Xiao Yixian gently brushed her slender feet across the dark, toxic water—her grace reminiscent of a mermaid about to dive in. And just as she was about to step into the pool, she suddenly sensed something, lifting her eyes sharply—and there, she saw a bright, equally astonished gaze reflected in the pool's surface. The two looked into each other's eyes, and Xiao Yi Xuan's cheeks instantly warmed up.