Boohoohoo—
The Aromatic Silk Beauty trembled continuously, even letting out low, wind-like whimpering sounds from time to time. Seeing this appearance, those who didn't know better might think something had happened to her.
"Enough."
Chen Junting fiddled with the Aromatic Silk Beauty helplessly. "You're just a flower, I'm not going to molest you. What are you wailing about?"
He pressed his finger against his brow. A crack appeared, and the Eye of Destiny slowly opened, its gaze falling upon the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
"Xin, give me some poison."
Without a word, Dugu Xin flicked his finger, and a drop of terrifying Ultimate poison flew toward the flower pistil of the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
Almost instinctively, a burst of faint floral fragrance emanated. In no time, Dugu Xin's Jade Phosphor Serpent poison was resisted and dissipated.
At this moment, Chen Junting began capturing the means by which the Aromatic Silk Beauty overcame all poisons, and the inscriptions contained within.
Repeating this several times, Chen Junting finished capturing the inscriptions of the Aromatic Silk Beauty's poison-immunity.
"Next, let's try reverse-engineering it."
Since the forward direction was immunity to all poisons, the reverse direction was probably acceptance of all poisons. Only this way would there be no weakness to speak of.
"Try it again later." After releasing the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Chen Junting said to Dugu Xin and Ning Tian, "Since we've achieved our purpose, let's head back next."
"Alright." ×2
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Meanwhile, at the Divine Realm Committee.
Before the round table in the main hall, Tang San, the Sea God, was scanning the scenes of the lower planes with an uncertain expression, his face shifting between cloudy and sunny.
His mind was unsettled, clearly appearing distracted.
Although more than ten days had passed in the Douluo Plane, for Tang San, the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life had only left the Divine Realm Committee less than three minutes ago.
Currently, he was still brooding over the God of Destruction.
You want to wholeheartedly develop the Divine Realm, then wholeheartedly develop the Divine Realm. Why, out of nowhere, suddenly pay attention to the Douluo Plane?
What gave Tang San even more of a headache now was that if the God of Destruction really detected something in the Douluo Plane next—even just some clues—that would definitely cause him endless trouble.
If that really happened, it would absolutely affect his grand plan!
"Destruction, oh Destruction, you have a death wish..."
The more he thought about that possible outcome, the more Tang San's expression darkened, and the more resentful he grew toward the God of Destruction in his heart. With the emergence of invisible killing intent, the Sea God divine position trembled unceasingly, seeming to transform toward the Asura God divine position.
Suddenly, Tang San seemed to sense something.
The vastness like the ocean instantly covered the cold killing intent. He looked beyond the Divine Realm Committee, and a trace of purple light flashed in his gaze, seeming to show some confusion.
"What's he doing here?"
Just as Tang San felt puzzled, a voice that was somewhat cold yet utterly respectful came from outside the Divine Realm Committee, "Lord Sea God, 2nd-Class God of Poison requests an audience."
Although the Divine Realm seemed carefree and unbound, it was strictly divided according to divine position ranks. And the Divine Realm Committee, as the core of the Divine Realm, was forbidden for gods below 1st-Class gods to enter privately—only 1st-Class gods and above could do so.
Currently, the God of Poison had gone to the Sea God Divine Palace, but upon learning that the Sea God was on duty at the Divine Realm Committee today, he hurried over, not daring to step inside even one bit.
Seeing this, Tang San slightly closed his eyes.
In the next second, a wisp of golden light transformed into Tang San's figure, appearing outside the Divine Realm Committee. He was also curious—what business did a subordinate god of the God of Rakshasa have with him?
Logically speaking, he should request an audience with the God of Destruction.
Soon, Tang San figured out the key point. And precisely because of this, he divided this wisp of divine thought, "Poison, why have you come to see me instead of staying in your Poison Abyss? What business do you have?"
His voice was serious yet not lacking in warmth, like the sea, like rivers. It maintained dignity while having a gentle side.
Clearly, when it came to persona management, his cultivation was absolutely flawless.
"Lord Sea God, this minor god has a matter to request." The God of Poison respectfully bowed directly. "This minor god has found a suitable inheritor in the lower planes and wishes to seek the Lord's consent."
"Oh?"
Tang San's expression remained unchanged, but his heart stirred. As a ruthless character who had lived for so many years, he was no fool.
But he pretended not to know, "Since you've found a suitable inheritor, then according to the rules, you may descend with your divine legacy. The lower planes all belong to the Divine Realm, why must you seek this god's consent?"
"The Lord speaks truly."
A smile spread across the God of Poison's face, "It's just that this minor god is hindered by the fact that the Douluo Plane is the Lord's homeland, which is why I act thus."
"Oh?"
Tang San feigned great surprise, a smile at the corners of his mouth, "I never expected that my homeland would possess such talent, this truly gladdens my heart. Might I ask, God of Poison, who exactly is this person you wish to choose as your inheritor?"
"Speaking of which, I am ashamed."
The God of Poison slightly cupped his hands, smiling embarrassedly, "This minor god originally sensed it. But upon careful investigation, I discovered the aura had already vanished. However, this minor god can confirm that the one suitable for my legacy is definitely upon the Douluo Plane, and according to my premonition, his talent can absolutely surpass my own, even glimpsing the realm of 1st-Class gods. Unfortunately, this minor god's strength is insufficient, so I wished to trouble Lord Sea God to lend a hand."
"So that's how it is."
Tang San nodded slightly, indicating understanding.
Although no one knew what he was thinking, regarding the God of Poison's request, he still chose to agree.
Clearly, he accepted the God of Poison's pledge of allegiance. After all, a future God of Poison with prospects of reaching 1st-Class godhood was still worth winning over. He didn't mind having more.
Moreover...
The appearance of the God of Poison's inheritor also gave Tang San new calculations on how to attract the God of Destruction's attention.
Thus, after Tang San agreed to the God of Poison, this wisp of divine thought avatar dispersed. Simultaneously, "Come in."
With Tang San's permission, the God of Poison stepped into the Divine Realm Committee and walked all the way to the round table in the main hall.
"This minor god pays respects to the God King."
"Mm."
Tang San smiled and nodded, gesturing for the God of Poison to step forward. Then he said, "Since you say the one suitable for your legacy is in the Douluo Plane, I shall use the Divine Realm Committee's divine artifact to help you search. After all, in terms of ability to observe the lower planes of the Divine Realm, nothing compares to it."
As soon as his voice fell, he waved his large hand. In the next second, the scene presented on the round table instantly changed. That image was no longer the universe and stars, but a vibrant and living continent.
And at this moment, "I sense it."
Sensing this incomparably familiar tremor in his heart, what the God of Poison felt first was not joy, but bewilderment.
Could it really be that his abilities were lacking?
But in the next second, he cut off this thought.
What was most important now was finding his inheritor!
Thus, his gaze turned toward the scene presented on the round table. Soon, he locked onto Tian Dou City of the Tian Hun Empire.
Then, his attention fell upon a group of three people.
These three were precisely Chen Junting's group.
Clearly, during the time the God of Poison and Tang San had just been conversing, several hours had already passed in the Douluo Plane.
Currently, Chen Junting's group had long since left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the Sunset Forest, and were already within close reach of their sect.
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