Rubbing gently at his chest, Xiao Yan pulled open his robe and glanced around. To his surprise, he noticed a series of peculiar glyphs surrounding the oddly black, toxic spot—seeming to seal and contain its expansion. "This is a method I learned from the Seven-Colored Toxin Classic, which I accidentally discovered back in the cave we found in Qingshan Town. Combined with your unique Fire Spirit aiding the healing process, I believe the toxic spot will remain stable for the next two years." Speaking softly as she watched Xiao Yan's actions, Xiao Yixian added. "That means, within the next two years, you must find a Supreme Battle Rank cultivator to assist you in removing the toxin; otherwise, the seal will naturally dissipate, and the toxic spot will fully erupt." Her expression grew slightly serious as she spoke. "Hmm." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, without stating that if he could find a third type of hetero-fire, he should also be able to eliminate the magical toxin spots—after all, the difficulty of locating a third hetero-fire was no less than that of securing a battle from a Battle Sovereign. "Ah, as far as I know, none of the surrounding empires possess Battle Sovereigns. In fact, it's extremely rare to find one even across this entire northwest region," Xiao Yixian said, frowning slightly. A Supreme Sovereign-level cultivator—this rank already qualifies as a presence at the very apex of the cultivation continent's pyramid. Across the entire continent, such cultivators are truly rare. Only the most genuine first-tier or even elite-tier powers can boast such strength. Compared to these towering forces, whether it's the Toxin Sect or the Inflame Alliance, they appear notably modest. After all, the Jima and Chu Yun Empires are merely inconspicuous corners within this vast continent. Even within the northwest region, the peripheral provinces of Jima and Chu Yun likely lack significant influence. As he was speaking, a name slightly familiar to him suddenly flashed through his mind—the powerful figure he had once heard mentioned by the senior elder Su Qian of the Yao Elder and the Gan Nan Academy... Feng the Esteemed! On the Dragon Qi Continent, only those who have reached the rank of Battle Sovereign are entitled to be addressed as "Esteemed." Therefore, it was clear that the Yao Elder's longtime friend and life companion must have been a true Battle Sovereign. Battle Sovereigns hold an exceptionally high status; ordinary people would typically be unable to request such a person to heal them of a poison, unless they had some personal connection. Thus, such a connection naturally arises from mutual respect and trust. For a Battle Sovereign to establish such a relationship, one must possess not only strength but also qualities that truly stand out in terms of power or ability. Beyond special ties, most personal relationships are fundamentally built upon mutual strength and capability—though this may seem pragmatic, it is indeed true. Thus, if one truly wishes to find someone, perhaps this friend of the elder who is said to have a life-or-death bond with the Elder of Medicine would be more reliable. As Su Qian, the senior abbot, mentioned, the Wind Sovereign appears to have an exceptionally deep friendship with the Medicine Elder—despite his disappearance for so many years, he has remained tirelessly searching across the entire continent for traces of him. This clearly demonstrates that their bond is far stronger and more enduring than anyone could have imagined. Should the mysterious Wind Sovereign be found, leveraging his close ties with the Medicine Elder, it is certain that he would step in. Yet... After thinking and thinking, Xiao Yan still couldn't come up with any clear idea, so he sighed heavily and shook his head, offering a helpless smile to the young physician who was intently watching him. Then he said, "Where are Cai Lin and the others?" "Outside," the young physician smiled gently, then stepped gracefully forward, her elegant figure moving slowly toward the entrance of the stone grove. "Let's go. Since the magical toxin has been sealed, staying here any longer wouldn't be good for you." Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. The air here was thick with toxins—though ordinary toxins were usually burned away into nothing by the L琉璃 Lotus Heart Fire as soon as they entered the body, lingering here for too long would still be detrimental to him. ... As Xiao Yan and the young physician stepped out of the stone grove, the two—Medusa and Zi Yan—on duty at the entrance immediately noticed and hurried to greet them. Seeing that Xiao Yan's complexion remained healthy, they both breathed a sigh of relief. "All settled?" Medusa approached quickly, her long, slender eyes scanning over Xiao Yan, her voice slightly concerned. Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, saying, "Thanks to Xiao Yixian's method of sealing the poison, otherwise it would have been quite difficult to handle this thing." This was indeed true—just that slender thread of poison had consumed two-thirds of Xiao Yan's internal qi before he managed to fully absorb and transform it. Should the entire Magi-POISON spot fully erupt, Xiao Yan would likely have no strength at all to resist. Moreover, by saying this, he also hoped to ease the tension between Xiao Yixian and Medusa, as these two women were always at odds with each other, much like a needle tip against a wheat stem, constantly clashing the moment they met. The young physician by the side hesitated a moment before speaking first. "Two years?" Medusa's brows furrowed deeper, and she sighed, "That means we must find a Supreme Battle Sovereign within two years to heal Xiao Yan of the poison—otherwise, the magical toxin spots will flare up again?" "Yes." "And after those two years, will you be able to re-establish the seal?" Medusa asked in a steady tone. "Hmm... no. This method of sealing the poison can only be used once. Once it's applied a second time, its effectiveness greatly diminishes." The young physician paused, then offered a wry smile. Medusa raised her brows slightly, as if about to speak coldly. Seeing this, Xiao Yan quickly stepped between the two of them, and with a sigh, said, "Right now, no matter what we say, it's useless. We need to focus on how to find a Supreme Battle Sovereign. Young physician, could you please arrange us a place to stay? Cai Lin and Zi Yan participated in that great battle and need some time to recover. "Regarding this request, Xiao Yixian naturally had no intention of refusing. After a few quiet words with Xiao Yan, she turned and departed, clearly heading to personally prepare their quarters. Watching Xiao Yixian's retreating figure, Xiao Yan finally turned to Medusa and offered a wry smile, saying, "She's already done so much for us—there's no need for you to trouble her further." As for Xiao Yan's advice, Medusa remained silent, lifting her gaze and asking, "What are you planning to do now? Can you just sit and wait?" "Let's see what unfolds first... rest for one day, then tomorrow I'll extract some information about the Huns' Hall from this man." Xiao Yan spread his hands, then gently stroked his naga ring. A sharp, cold gleam passed through his dark eyes—his purpose in coming to Chuyun Empire was precisely to secure a representative from the Huns' Hall, thus gaining insights into either the Huns' Hall or the Elder of Medicine. Upon hearing this, Medusa hesitated slightly and finally nodded with a sigh. ... In the spacious room, a gentle, subtle fragrance lingered in the air, while soft lighting bathed the space, banishing darkness without appearing overly bright. On the bed, Xiao Yan kept his eyes closed, forming and slowly maintaining a meditation seal with his hands, steadily drawing in the celestial energies drifting through the surrounding space. The practice of cultivation demanded persistence—like rowing against a current, one must never stop or risk falling behind. To become a truly recognized and admired strength, one naturally had to make efforts far beyond those of ordinary people. Two delicate streams of white mist, resembling long serpents, curled gently along Xiao Yan's nostrils with each breath, then smoothly entered his body during inhalation, where they were gradually refined and integrated, adding a subtle yet vital touch to the robust qi within. His chest slightly dipped, then a thick breath was slowly exhaled. Only after completing this motion did Xiao Yan's body gradually relax. After a brief silence, he once again pulled open his robe, his eyes tightly furrowed upon the strange magical toxin spots. "An Elite of the Battle Sovereign rank..." Xiao Yan murmured to himself. Yet after a while, he chuckled softly. Rather than placing his hopes here, he found it far more reliable to rely on the third type of unique flame. If he could, through his own strength, unravel and absorb these toxin spots, he knew the benefits he'd gain would far surpass those from seeking outside assistance. "Unique Flame..." With his fingers gently tapping his knee, Xiao Yan softly murmured, his gaze fixed on the dancing flame. At one moment, his fingers paused, then he curled his fingers and lightly tapped his wrist amulet. Instantly, several ancient, weathered maps appeared in his hands. These maps have a very ancient, timeless quality, clearly having existed for an extremely long period. At one corner, near the edge of a damaged map, there is a faint, blurred pattern that slowly spreads—on closer inspection, it appears to be a strange black lotus flower. The lotus is black, and on its surface, there seems to be a thin layer of black flame, making it especially eerie. Xiao Yan fixated his gaze on the black lotus motif, his heart suddenly pounding. No longer the naive youth he once was, he now clearly recognized the terrifying nature of this phenomenon. Pure Lotus Demon Flame—third on the list!