The next day, outside the Menghuang Town, dense crowds gathered, their bustling voices merging into a powerful wave that spread out far and wide. Xiao Yan and his companions stood at the back, gazing at the crowd stretching over several thousand people—stunned and shaking their heads in amazement. This was the first time they had witnessed such a gathering of powerful individuals. Not far ahead of this vast throng stood an ancient forest, its towering trees—each hundreds of feet high—standing like giants. The tree canopies covered the sky, blocking out the sunlight so that only faint rays filtered through. Looking deeper into the forest, one could see a profound darkness that stirred unease, occasionally broken by fierce, menacing roars from the wild beasts, sending shivers down the spines of onlookers. "These guys have all been driven mad by the Bodhi ancient tree... " Xiao Yan shook his head. The Primeval Wilderness was renowned as a human sanctuary—even powerful Douzun-level warriors often perished upon entering. Yet here, most people were only Dou宗 or Dou Huang level. Such individuals, entering this domain, would likely meet their end at the first sign of trouble, becoming nourishment for the towering trees. "Still, the Primeval Wilderness is truly formidable," the young physician murmured. Beneath the colossal trees, stretching hundreds of feet tall, everyone felt a profound sense of insignificance—a quiet humility born from the region's ancient origins. This land had always been regarded as the most ancient on the continent. Xiao Yan nodded, drawing his gaze away. There were simply too many people here; he couldn't recognize any familiar faces. As he shifted his attention, the vast crowd began to stir—clearly, they were all preparing to advance into the wilderness. "Boom! Boom!" With thousands rushing forward, the earth itself trembled beneath their feet. Amidst a surge of roaring shouts, countless figures shot forward like streaks of light, eager to plunge into the quiet, ancient region. Watching their impressive commotion, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head, then softly said, "Once they've advanced halfway, we'll begin. Since they want to lead the charge, let them do so." Hearing this, the three members of the Little Healer smiled and nodded in agreement. Seated in a quiet corner, they waited for about half an hour. Only then did Xiao Yan rise, gazing at the now bustling forest, disturbed by the influx of so many. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Let's go—everyone, stay alert!" "As soon as the words fell, Xiao Yan flicked his foot against the ground and instantly became a silhouette, darting like lightning into the ancient forest. Behind him, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others followed closely. 'Shhh!' As Xiao Yan's form plunged into the forest, the surrounding light dimmed abruptly, and a wave of decaying leaves wafted in from all directions. Yet though the journey had been smooth, Xiao Yan's brow gradually furrowed. The Primordial Ancient Domain was renowned as a human sanctuary—how could it be so tranquil? Though they were merely in the periphery, such uneventful progress was unexpected. As these thoughts arose, Xiao Yan grew increasingly alert, slowing his pace and merely following the large group ahead. With these pioneers leading the way, even if any unforeseen incident occurred, they would have ample time to react. The others, including Cai Lin, were likewise aware of Xiao Yan's growing caution and thus became more vigilant as well. Under this heightened alertness, the group steadily moved farther from the edge of the Primordial Ancient Domain. "A toxic mist is forming around us..." The young physician's eyes swept the surroundings. Her sensitivity to toxic vapors was especially acute, so she detected the subtle presence of poison as soon as it began to seep into the air. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan and the others were momentarily startled. In the primordial ancient realm, toxic mists were a persistent nuisance—should one inhale too much, even a Supreme Battle Sovereign could succumb to poisoning. "Take these antidote pills; they will help resist the current toxic haze," the young physician smiled, offering several crimson pills to Xiao Yan and the others. While she might not match Xiao Yan in the art of pill-making, her deep understanding of poisons and toxic vapors surpassed even ten of him. Xiao Yan shrugged, accepted the pills, and swallowed them. As he prepared to speak, a sudden, piercing cry erupted from the crowd ahead, sending waves of commotion through the group. "It seems they've been poisoned..." Xiao Yan shook his head slightly. The toxin here was already intense—anyone lacking sufficient strength could die from just a small inhalation. These people had certainly tasted the bitter consequences of their own arrogance. "Let's go..." Seeing everyone take the antidote pills, Xiao Yan spoke softly, then quickened his pace. As for the unfortunate ones, he had no intention of rescuing them one by one. If they had come here driven by greed, they would have to bear the consequences of their own fate. As their speed increased, the surrounding mist grew denser, and the cries of pain from around them grew more desperate. Eventually, even violent surges of aura were heard—some of the stronger victims, overwhelmed by the poison, had clearly lost their composure. "Boom!" As Xiao Yan and his companions furrowed their brows, weaving through the toxic mist, a sudden and intense surge of ki waves erupted ahead. Sensing this disturbance, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, slowed his pace, and stepped onto the ground, gazing at a body lying on the open space before him—its entire form blackened, with traces of fear and regret still etched upon its face. "A Supreme Sovereign-level cultivator..." Xiao Yan murmured, sighing. This unfortunate individual was indeed a genuine Supreme Sovereign cultivator, yet even such a powerful being could not withstand the toxicity of this place. "The toxic mist here must be unusual. A Supreme Sovereign cultivator can channel their ki to tightly encase their body, making ordinary toxins ineffective." Xiao Yan nodded thoughtfully, speaking softly. Hearing this, the young physician also paused, then slightly nodded, grasping a handful of the toxic vapors before her and directly drawing them into her body. After a moment, her body suddenly trembled, and her cheeks turned noticeably flushed. "What's wrong?" Xiang Yan quickly asked. The young physician exhaled softly and said, "Indeed, something is odd. These aren't toxic mist—they're actually tiny insects..." "Insects?" Xiang Yan was taken aback, staring intently at the toxic fog before him, yet saw no trace of any insects at all. "These insects are extremely small—so small that even the human eye cannot see them. They float within the forest. The people who have inhaled the toxins are actually breathing in these countless billions of microscopic insects. You likely have them too. My body naturally harbors a strong toxicity; once these insects enter my system, they are immediately poisoned and killed by my internal toxins." "Ah!" Hearing this, Xiao Yan and the others could hardly contain their shock, their bodies tingling with a numbness. For a moment, as the numbness spread through him, Xiao Yan reacted swiftly—his unique fire surged within him, sweeping through every part of his body, and the intense heat seeped directly into his bloodstreams. "Sssss!" As Xiao Yan activated his fire to burn himself, an eerie, high-pitched screeching sound suddenly erupted inside him, as if countless toxic insects had been instantly incinerated. "These damn things..." Xiao Yan's expression darkened. With a flick of his fingers, clumps of black ash burst forth from his fingertips—precisely the ashes of the insects that had burrowed into his body. Expelling the toxic insects from within, Xiao Yan swiftly wove the strange fire around his palms, then delivered several powerful strikes directly onto Cai Lin, Qing Lin, and the elder named Qing Cheng. The intense heat spread along their skin, eventually reaching their inner bodies, where a series of sharp, hissing sounds echoed—so chilling that it sent a shiver through the listeners. "Merely this layer of toxic mist is sufficient to block eighty percent of people outside—this primordial ancient realm truly lives up to its reputation!" After expelling the mist, Xiao Yan exhaled in relief. Had it not been for the young physician's keen observation, the toxic insects within their bodies would have multiplied steadily. Once their numbers reached a terrifying scale, the resulting toxicity would have claimed many of their companions. "Hmph! Yet even thus, it still cannot hold us back!" Gripping his fists tightly, Xiao Yan gazed fervently toward the deeper reaches of the realm. He was certain that already several strong contenders had successfully penetrated. Thus, he had to hasten his pace. "Bodhisattva resolve—I've made it this time!"