Chapter 451: The Poison Pill Method, Begins!
With Binghe's death and Tianshuangzi's retreat, the destruction of Ice River Valley was inevitable. As the sky gradually darkened, this battle—one of the most intense seen in Central Plains for decades—finally came to an end.
Inside Tianhuang City, countless people looked out at the battlefield, littered with bodies, and couldn't help but feel a surreal sense of witnessing history.
Just like that, one of the prestigious Three Valleys, Ice River Valley, was gone?
Thinking of this, everyone felt as if they were in a dream, with some even slapping their faces to make sure they were awake.
In the sky, Mo Yu put away the now fully restored Xuan Yin Poison Thunder and turned to Xiao Yixian with a smile.
"Fortunately, although Binghe was a cultivated Poison Mistress, after consuming him, the Xuan Yin Poison Thunder has returned to its peak without any issues. Once I finish up here, I'll help you completely rid yourself of the Poison Mistress curse."
Hearing this, joy flickered in Xiao Yixian's gray-purple eyes. The Poison Mistress had long been her nightmare, plaguing her heart. Knowing it could soon be resolved filled her with immense happiness.
"Mm, take care of what you need to first," Xiao Yixian said, nodding. Though she was filled with anticipation, she knew waiting a bit longer wouldn't hurt.
"Alright, give me a moment." Mo Yu smiled, gently patting Xiao Yixian's head before walking over to the Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast and issuing an order.
"Mo Xie, once you've cleaned up the battlefield, lead the Poison Beast army back to Luo Shen Gorge."
Although Mo Yu had subdued the Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, Tianhuang City, being a human settlement, wasn't suitable for large numbers of beasts to stay. After the Ice River Valley threat was eliminated, the beast army was no longer needed.
"As you command, Master!" Mo Xie respectfully replied after finishing off the last of the Ice River Valley's remaining forces.
With that, Mo Xie let out a long howl, and countless poison beasts began to gather. A thick cloud of toxic gas filled the sky, dark and foreboding, sending shivers down the spines of the onlookers.
After gathering the poison beast army, Mo Xie bowed to Mo Yu, then with a wave of his hand, he led the massive beast army back toward Luo Shen Gorge.
Moments later, the poison beast army vanished from sight, leaving only lingering traces of poison and the aftermath of the fierce battle to show what had taken place here.
"Mr. Mo Yu, by killing Binghe so decisively, your name will soon spread across the continent," said an elderly voice—it was Elder Jueyin. Alongside her were Elder Huanyin and Dan Qin'er.
"Heh, Elder Jueyin flatters me. I should be the one thanking you all for your help," Mo Yu said, cupping his hands in gratitude.
"Mr. Mo Yu, you're too kind. Though I do wonder why you didn't ask your elders to assist you and instead sought to collaborate with Sound Valley, our help was really just a small part of the battle. In truth, it's our Sound Valley that benefited the most from this cooperation, so there's no need to thank us," Elder Jueyin said with a rare smile.
After the battle, Elder Jueyin realized that Mo Yu's background must be extraordinary. Even though she was a Dou Zun, she dared not act superior.
Moreover, Sound Valley was able to benefit by absorbing Ice River Valley thanks to Mo Yu. Both logically and emotionally, Elder Jueyin treated him with respect.
Mo Yu responded to Elder Jueyin's suspicions about his background with a vague reply, neither confirming nor denying them, thus adding to the air of mystery around him.
Watching this, Elder Huanyin and Dan Qin'er exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise.
They knew that Elder Jueyin was known for her strict and unyielding demeanor in Sound Valley. All disciples and elders feared her sternness, and even when she spoke to the Valley Master, her face remained indifferent. She rarely ever smiled.
So, seeing her treat Mo Yu this way was quite surprising.
However, remembering Mo Yu's terrifying display of power, including how he had effortlessly killed Ice River Valley's master, they understood Elder Jueyin's attitude.
On the Dou Qi Continent, strength was revered above all else. Everything revolved around power.
Even though Mo Yu's personal strength had not yet fully matured, his terrifying abilities and mysterious background were enough to shake everyone to their core.
Thinking of this, Dan Qin'er couldn't help but feel a flicker of admiration in her gaze as she looked at Mo Yu. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with interest.
But when her gaze shifted to the stunningly beautiful Xiao Yixian, who was standing nearby and was even more breathtaking than herself, and recalling the intimacy between her and Mo Yu, an inexplicable pang of jealousy rose in her heart.
After a brief conversation, Elder Jueyin led the Sound Valley group to take their leave.
"Mo Yu, you're always welcome to visit Sound Valley," Dan Qin'er said softly, casting a lingering glance at Mo Yu as the group prepared to leave.
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded, saying, "Mm, I'll visit when I have the chance."
Just as he finished speaking, Mo Yu felt a chill in the air beside him. He turned to see Xiao Yixian approaching gracefully.
"The scent on that woman is very similar to the fragrance you carried with you when you returned from Sound Valley before," Xiao Yixian said in a calm voice, her gray-purple eyes narrowing slightly.
Mo Yu's expression stiffened slightly at her words. Watching the departing figures from Sound Valley, he quickly explained.
"Her name is Dan Qin'er. She's the Saintess of Sound Valley and the direct disciple of their Valley Master. We spent some time together during this mission, and maybe I accidentally picked up some of her scent."
"Dan Qin'er…" Xiao Yixian muttered softly, a hint of suspicion flickering in her eyes as she glanced at Mo Yu.
Seeing this, Mo Yu quickly changed the subject. "Now that Ice River Valley has been destroyed, we can leave the rest to Sound Valley. Everything is prepared, and we can finally solve the problem with your Poison Mistress body."
Xiao Yixian was taken aback for a moment but then nodded with a smile. "Alright."
Seeing Xiao Yixian agree, Mo Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Even though nothing had happened between him and Dan Qin'er, he still felt oddly guilty.
After retracting the Death Puppet and signaling to Qingzhi, the three of them descended slowly, landing at the Liu family estate under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
"Brother Mo, are you really from the Xiao family in Wutan City of the Jia Ma Empire?" Liu Qing asked with a bitter smile, slowly recovering from his shock.
Behind him, the members of the Liu family all looked at Mo Yu with reverent and respectful expressions.
At that moment, after witnessing Mo Yu's incredible power, even Liu Qing, who knew of his origins, began to question everything.
Back at the Jia Nan Academy, Mo Yu had already been an awe-inspiring figure. But who could have imagined that even here, in a land filled with powerful experts, Mo Yu would display such overwhelming and decisive strength?
It made Liu Qing wonder if Mo Yu might actually be a hidden descendant of some mysterious, powerful clan. His talent and resources were simply unmatched.
Hearing Liu Qing's question, Mo Yu paused for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry. I've always been me."
Afterward, Mo Yu continued, "Now, I'll need you to prepare a quiet courtyard for Xiao Yixian and me. We have something important to take care of."
Understanding that Mo Yu didn't want to say more, Liu Qing nodded and replied, "Leave it to me."
With that, he personally led Mo Yu and the others deeper into the Liu family estate.
After about ten minutes, they arrived at a secluded courtyard. The peaceful and quiet surroundings made it ideal for cultivation.
"This was my father's training ground. After his passing, it was sealed off," Liu Qing explained, gesturing to the courtyard.
Mo Yu nodded slightly in approval and entered the courtyard with Xiao Yixian, while Liu Qing wisely excused himself.
Inside the room, Mo Yu looked around at the clean and tidy surroundings, satisfied. He then turned to Qingzhi and instructed, "Guard the door. Don't let anyone disturb us."
Qingzhi nodded respectfully and took his post at the entrance.
Turning back, Mo Yu saw Xiao Yixian looking a little nervous. He smiled and said, "Alright, let's begin…"
Xiao Yixian nodded, took a deep breath to calm herself, and sat cross-legged on the bed, her back straight. The elegant curve of her neck and waist formed a graceful silhouette.
"Don't worry," Mo Yu reassured her as he saw her tense hands. "I'm going to use the Xuan Yin Poison Thunder to force the poison in your body into one place. It will be painful, but you must endure it!"
Seeing the serious expression on Mo Yu's face, Xiao Yixian bit her lip and nodded.
She knew that Mo Yu had been working for years to help her resolve her Poison Mistress condition. Now that everything was ready, she would endure any pain to make it through—she couldn't let Mo Yu's efforts go to waste.
"I trust you," Xiao Yixian said softly, a beautiful smile appearing on her face.
Mo Yu smiled back. "Don't worry. After all these years of preparation, I won't fail."
"Now, remove your clothes so I can undo the seal."
Hearing this, Xiao Yixian froze, her face quickly turning a deep shade of red. But seeing the seriousness in Mo Yu's expression, she bit her lip. After all, he had already seen her like this many times before—what was one more time?
With that slightly embarrassing thought in mind, Xiao Yixian's delicate hands slowly undid her clothes. Her dress slid down her smooth, creamy skin, revealing a figure as flawless as jade, now exposed under the warm sunlight.
As her perfect, porcelain-like body was laid bare, even with all of Mo Yu's self-control, his gaze flickered briefly. He quickly composed himself, focusing his attention on the intricate crimson markings spread across her body.
These faint red markings resembled runes that crawled across her skin, forming a complete seal.
With two fingers extended, Mo Yu gathered his Dou Qi at his fingertips, and his eyes sharpened as he struck forward, his hand pressing down on Xiao Yixian's smooth abdomen.
The next moment, wisps of white smoke began to rise, and the red markings across her body started to wriggle before gradually fading.
As the runes disappeared, a thick gray poison mist surged out of Xiao Yixian's body, and her gray-purple eyes slowly turned a pure gray.
As the poison spread, Xiao Yixian's flushed cheeks paled, and her expression turned emotionless. However, the faint traces of pain and struggle between her brows showed that she was resisting the backlash of the Poison Mistress body.
Time was of the essence. Mo Yu took a deep breath, and emerald-green lightning surged from his mouth.
The green lightning resembled a poisonous mist, and as it swirled, it radiated a terrifying poisonous energy.
Glancing at the gray poison mist coming from Xiao Yixian's body, Mo Yu exhaled deeply. With a wave of his hand, the green lightning expanded, enveloping Xiao Yixian's entire body.
Zzzt! Zzzt!
As soon as the lightning surrounded her, the thick gray poison mist on her skin reacted violently, retreating in fear as it hissed and sizzled before swiftly returning inside her body.
Sss!
Once the poison reentered her body, Xiao Yixian's eyes turned completely gray, and a deathly aura radiated from her. Her body instinctively tried to leap from the bed, but Mo Yu had anticipated this. He moved swiftly, pressing down on her shoulder to hold her in place.
"Stay still!" Mo Yu shouted as he changed hand seals.
At his command, the green lightning transformed into countless tiny bolts of electricity, surging into Xiao Yixian's body, chasing after the retreating gray poison.
The lightning filled every corner of her body. Under its relentless pursuit, the poison was forced to gather in her abdomen.
Hiss! Hiss!
Tiny sounds of crackling echoed from within her, as the poison frantically tried to escape the green lightning but was driven back again and again. Eventually, Mo Yu succeeded in gathering all the poison into her abdomen, where the green lightning coiled around it, forming a lightning cage.
The once-distributed deadly poison was now gathered into a vortex in her lower abdomen. It looked like a portal to a world of death, and even a Dou Zun would hesitate to touch it.
Without the power of the Xuan Yin Poison Thunder and Mo Yu's resilient body, the poison would have melted his flesh and bones upon contact. But now, it was all being driven back into one place.
"The poison has been gathered. Now, it's time to use the poison thunder… to forge the Poison Pill!"
Feeling the condensed poison, Mo Yu exhaled, his expression serious as he prepared for the next step.
(End of Chapter)
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