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Chapter 1068: The Abode of the Falling Deity

Battle Through the Heavens #1068 12/3/2025
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Luo Shen Gully lies in the northern part of Dan Domain, where the terrain is exceptionally complex—much as if a colossal axe had cleaved the land into countless fissures, each stretching nearly a thousand zhang in length. Within these gullies, the depths are unfathomable, thick with toxic mist, teeming with various deadly creatures. The environment is harsh, making Luo Shen Gully one of the riskier and more challenging regions within the Dan Domain. Under normal circumstances, few visitors come here except those with special needs. However, recently, the sudden outbreak of the calamitous toxic female has transformed this once remote and desolate gully into a bustling hub of activity. As for the calamitous toxic constitution, people across Zhongzhou nearly all possess deep memories of it. In earlier times, several individuals with this condition had appeared, yet each of them inevitably triggered a wave of disaster across Zhongzhou. Wherever the toxic constitution spread, life vanished and all vitality fell silent. In just a few sentences, the terrifying nature of the calamitous toxic constitution upon its outbreak is fully conveyed. Perhaps the catastrophe it caused was not the intended outcome for the owners of the calamitous toxin body, yet when the toxin surged, it would inevitably backfire, turning the host into a passive recipient and ultimately transforming into a mobile emitter of toxic mist. Facing such potent toxicity, even a Douzong-level master, if exposed to excessive inhalation, would meet a most tragic fate. Each time the calamitous toxin body erupted, countless Douzong-level masters in the Central Region would be lost—repeatedly, this had solidified the very reputation of the calamitous toxin body as an ever-more-fearsome force in the Central Region. Precisely because of the Central Region's deep apprehension and even fear of this calamitous toxin body, upon hearing of its reappearance, numerous factions swiftly mobilized, eager to extinguish it before it fully erupted. Among these, the Ice River Valley stood out as the most active. Though many recognized their intent—to claim the toxin body—few dared to oppose them due to their overwhelming strength. Moreover, after Xiao Yi Xian had defeated numerous members of the Ice River Valley, tensions between the two parties intensified. While the Ice River Valley publicly declared their determination to capture or eliminate them, the precise measures they would Nevertheless, the once-peaceful Dan Domain has stirred due to this calamitous toxic condition, and now countless people have flocked to Luoshen Gully, eager to locate the calamitous toxic woman hiding within. Most are drawn by the exorbitant rewards offered by the Ice River Valley, though some are driven by the desire to eradicate the toxic condition altogether. Regardless of their individual motivations, Luoshen Gully has now become one of the most bustling spots in the Dan Domain. Across the plain, there lay numerous colossal boulders, some so massive they appeared like entire mountain ranges, their surfaces gleaming with a deep, dark hue. In the sky, year after year, black mist drifted continuously, rising from the mountain gorges—this toxic vapor, accumulated over time, had nearly obscured the vast expanse of the plain. Xiao Yan nodded slightly and said, "Brother Xiao, the sky above Luoshen Gorge is shrouded in toxic mist, so we can't simply leap across—it's only possible to enter through the Luoshen Pass below. This is the sole route into Luoshen Gorge. However, there are strong warriors from Ice River Valley stationed there, constantly monitoring the goings-on within the gorge." Xiao Yan lightly nodded his chin and asked, "What level of strength have the warriors dispatched by Ice River Valley?" "According to the latest information I've received, the two senior monks leading the search are Bingyuan and Bingfu. It was they who previously fought against Sister Xiao Yixian. However, I believe there are likely other strong warriors accompanying them as well. I estimate there are probably at least four Daoist Conquerors..." Xin Lan paused thoughtfully. "Four Douzong cultivators, then?" Xiao Yan nodded slightly. It made sense—the Ice River Valley hadn't dispatched any Douxin-level superstrong figures. With the current strength of Xiao Yi Xian, its elders would surely be able to capture her. "Once you enter Luoshen Gully, you'll be able to find Xiao Yi Xian." Xiao Yan mused. "Yes." Xinlan nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Xiao Yan exhaled in relief and said, "Then let's proceed into Luoshen Gully and locate Xiao Yi Xian right away." With those words, he reached out and gently held Xinlan's slender waist, then moved swiftly toward the foot of the mountain. In a few flashes, he landed outside the Luoshen Gully. The entrance to Luoshen Gully lay between two towering black monoliths, with a road several zhang wide. However, at this moment, there were numerous figures in white robes gathered around the entrance—clearly members of the Ice River Valley. "Come on..." After stepping down, Xiao Yan released Xin Lan and immediately walked toward the entrance, where Xin Lan quickly followed. At the entrance, two massive stones were guarded by at least a hundred disciples from the Ice River Valley, their keen, eagle-like eyes constantly scanning the crowd below. At the forefront, an elderly man in white robes sat cross-legged, a steady chill radiating from his body, significantly lowering the temperature around him. Throughout the entire time, the elder had remained closed-eyed, but as Xiao Yan and Xin Lan entered, he suddenly opened his eyes, fixing his gaze on Xiao Yan below, a look of surprise flickering across his face. Though this time, due to the matter of the Female Poisoned by Misfortune, many had been drawn in, true powerhouses were still relatively few. After all, for these strong ones, the exorbitant reward offered by Ice River Valley wasn't particularly compelling. Moreover, given the scale of Ice River Valley's preparations, it was clear they were determined to secure the Female Poisoned by Misfortune, so they had no desire to compete with them—after all, it wasn't exactly a major event. Precisely because of this, when the white-robed elder saw Xiao Yan, he found himself somewhat surprised. While he had seen many people over the past period, he had encountered only a limited number of Dou宗-level strong individuals. Though he was astonished, he didn't open his mouth to ask anything. He glanced once and then turned away—after all, a cultivator at the first star level was hardly someone who could stir much of a wave, even if he truly harbored ill intentions. "Ice Yuan and the others have been entering the Falling God Gully for some time now. I wonder if they've managed to locate that calamitous poison maiden..." Under the many eyes of the ice valley, Xiao Yan and his companion moved smoothly through the Falling God Gully without any obstruction. Only when they reached a quiet, secluded spot did they pause. "How do we proceed?" Xiao Yan surveyed the surroundings. The toxic mist here wasn't yet overwhelming, though it did somewhat impair visibility. Moreover, the countless dark fissures in the mountain gully gave one a sense of dizziness, making it difficult to orient oneself. Finding someone in such a complex environment was no easy task. "Come with me..." Xinlan carefully glanced around before withdrawing a jade vial from her ring. She opened the vial, and a small creature, resembling a mouse but with delicate, translucent wings on its back that emitted a soft humming sound with each flutter, burst out. "This is the Seeker Mouse—though it has passed away, it has been specially prepared by the young physician sister, and now it can guide us to her." Xinlan released the small black mouse, which spun in the air before suddenly darting swiftly toward the western region of Luoshen Gorge. "Hurry, follow it!" Seeing this, Xinlan urged immediately. Xiāo Yīn quickly took hold of the mouse, moved with a fluid motion, and effortlessly kept pace behind it. Within the Luoshen Gorge, toxic creatures thrived, yet Xiao Yan encountered no obstruction at all. At first puzzled, he soon realized the reason—likely due to the unique inner flame within him. This intensely yang and fiery energy naturally counteracted the yin and cold-natured toxins. Unimpeded by resistance, and propelled by Xiao Yan's swift pace, the two gradually penetrated deeper into the gorge within just half an hour. As they advanced, the surrounding mist grew increasingly dense, yet thanks to the protective barrier of the strange flame, Xiao Yan and Xinlan remained unharmed. Before Xiao Yan and the other two stood a vast mountain gully, stretching over a hundred paces wide, shrouded in toxic mist. However, at present, dozens of white figures stood scattered around the gully's perimeter, and one of them floated suspended in mid-air above the gully. On the opposite mountain wall of the gully, a faint opening seemed to emerge.