Soul Emperor Martial God

Swish... Swish... Swish...

In just a few breaths, the villa's experts had gathered outside the Black Poison Pond.

"As expected." The Vice Manor Master glanced at the two disciples guarding the door, his eyes turning cold.

"Awaken."

The Vice Manor Master shouted in a low voice.

The prohibition on the two disciples instantly dissipated, and the originally unconscious pair immediately woke up.

The prohibition Xiao Yi placed on them was of a high level.

It might work to deceive some ordinary Deacon Elders, but it couldn't possibly fool the Vice Manor Master of Black Poison Villa.

"Hm?" The two disciples awoke, first showing confusion, then expressing shock upon seeing the villa's experts in front of them.

"Greetings, Vice Manor Master, elders." The two disciples quickly saluted.

"Did someone enter the Black Poison Pond?" The Vice Manor Master asked coldly.

"Someone entered the Black Poison Pond?" The two were somewhat puzzled, saying, "I think I remember two unfamiliar disciples came by earlier."

"They said they were sent by the elder, but before they finished speaking, we fainted."

"It was indeed those little thieves." The Vice Manor Master sneered.

"That Qing Lin was pierced by Black Poison; no one in the Black Cloud Region can save him."

"Only by coming to the Black Poison Pond is there a sliver of hope."

"Yet these two boys are bold enough to sneak into the villa, seeking their own doom."

The surrounding elders said coldly, "Vice Manor Master, let us drag those two little thieves out of the Black Poison Pond."

"We must let them taste the agony of enduring a thousand poisons."

"No need." The Vice Manor Master shook his head.

"Hehehe." The Vice Manor Master laughed sinisterly.

"Those two little thieves think their methods are clever enough to sneak into the Black Poison Pond."

"They don't realize they are merely seeking their own death."

"The Black Poison Pond is where the Manor Master trains, full of deadly poison."

"An ordinary martial artist falling into it would be instantly reduced to bones."

"Even someone at my level wouldn't last long inside."

"Without the Manor Master's guidance, anyone entering the Black Poison Pond is walking the road to death."

"Hahahaha." The surrounding elders laughed upon hearing this.

"But..." The Vice Manor Master suddenly furrowed his brows, "Outside the Black Poison Pond, there's a villa formation."

"How did those two little thieves enter without a sound?"

"If there were any movement in the formation, we would definitely know."

"Forget it." The Vice Manor Master thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"We cannot enter the Black Poison Pond, so let's wait here."

"Those two little thieves now have only two paths."

"Either they perish in the Black Poison Pond, without leaving a bone; or they leave the pond and are captured by us."

"Let's wait by the tree for the rabbit."

"The Vice Manor Master is wise." The surrounding elders laughed sinisterly, as if they could already see the two young monsters suffering in their hands.

...

Inside the secret room.

At the edge of the Black Poison Pond.

Xiao Yi and Qing Lin looked at the enormous poison pool drifting with black vapor in front of them, hesitating for a moment.

"Such terrifying poison." Xiao Yi frowned, uttering.

"Damn it." Qing Lin cursed angrily.

"I almost forgot, this Black Poison Pond, though it can cure a hundred poisons."

"The inside is filled with deadly poison, and without the Black Poison Saint King personally leading, no one can approach."

"Ha." Xiao Yi chuckled, glancing at Qing Lin and said, "How could you forget that?"

"Were you in too much pain back then?"

In fact, Xiao Yi was very aware of the terrifying poison inside Qing Lin.

Although Qing Lin always seemed unaffected, even chatting gleefully; Xiao Yi knew Qing Lin was actually enduring pain every moment.

"What should we do?" Qing Lin frowned at Xiao Yi, asking, "I've only heard about the Black Poison Pond."

"It's said that here not only can it cure any poison; but if utilizing the techniques of the Black Poison Saint King, one can train here using poison."

"Training?" Xiao Yi uttered with curiosity.

"Yes." Qing Lin nodded, saying, "This Black Poison Pond is made from countless poisonous materials and numerous Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

"I've heard that many talented disciples from Heavenly King Mountain, especially those Direct Disciples under the Mountain Master, get the chance to soak here."

"Often soaking for several days, their cultivation skyrockets."

"Of course, this requires the guidance of the Black Poison Saint King."

Xiao Yi nodded, "Let's try entering too."

"Try?" Qing Lin's expression changed, "These black poisons are extremely terrifying."

"Unless the toxicity can be removed, even at my peak, I wouldn't last long falling in."

"You enter, and you'll be reduced to bones in one breath."

"So powerful?" Xiao Yi's expression changed, gradually approaching the Black Poison Pond, "Let me try first."

"Be careful." Qing Lin said with a stern expression.

Xiao Yi nodded, the closer he got to the Black Poison Pond, the denser the approaching black vapor became.

Just these black vapors nearly suffocated him, even causing discomfort.

"Such terrifying poison."

Xiao Yi muttered, arriving at the pond's edge, slowly extending his hand, dipping it into the Black Poison Pond.

"Gulp." Qing Lin swallowed nervously, staring at Xiao Yi.

Hiss...

Almost the moment Xiao Yi's hand touched the pond water, an intense corrosive sound rang out.

Xiao Yi quickly withdrew his hand, which had turned red, losing a layer of skin.

"So potent." Xiao Yi squinted his eyes.

"Xiao Yi, forget it." Qing Lin said seriously, "At worst, I'll return to the academy to find the Deputy Dean. No need to take risks."

"Ha." Xiao Yi chuckled, shaking his head, "I said these poisons are potent, but didn't say I feared them."

With that, Xiao Yi leaped into the Black Poison Pond.

"Xiao Yi." Qing Lin's face changed dramatically, cried out in alarm, and rushed over.

Splash... Inside the Black Poison Pond, water splashed, Xiao Yi loosened his muscles, smiling confidently.

"Indeed, as you said, this pond's effect is quite good."

"You..." Qing Lin's eyes widened, "You ignored the poison here?"

Xiao Yi smiled; if one looked closely, they would see a thin layer of Poison Evil power enveloping him.

"Absorb." Xiao Yi shouted.

Inside the Black Poison Pond, the water immediately started churning and surging endlessly.

The poison pond emitting black vapor began to weaken.

The black water gradually thinned.

In just a moment, the toxicity within a few meters was completely absorbed.

Within the area, the pond water emitted a remarkably pure aura.

"Alright, come in." Xiao Yi said.

Qing Lin nodded, jumping into the few-meter range.

"Phew." Qing Lin took a deep breath, unscathed, laughed, "Amazing, Xiao Yi, you actually removed the toxicity here."

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "I might not stand up to the Black Poison Saint King, but the Black Poison Pond is another matter."

"Do you really think I learned alchemy techniques for nothing?"

"How long do you need to detoxify?" Xiao Yi asked.

Qing Lin thought it over, saying, "Not sure, but the old guy, the Black Poison Saint King, hit me with quite a bit of poison. I estimate it will take several hours at least."

"Several hours, that's enough." Xiao Yi nodded.

"What do you plan to do?" Qing Lin asked with curiosity.

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "You detoxify; I'll keep absorbing the toxicity here, making the pond water increasingly pure."

"During this time, I can study some things."

...

Third installment.