Chapter 58: Confrontation

«Weiyang, can you explain what brought you here today?» asked Elder Yao, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.

«Senior, have you ever heard of a unique constitution called the Calamity Poison Body?» Weiyang asked humbly.

«The Calamity Poison Body?!» Elder Yao's hand trembled, almost pulling out several strands of his beard. His eyes widened, «Why are you asking about that?»

«Senior, I have a friend who possesses the Calamity Poison Body,» Weiyang replied, spreading his hands in apparent helplessness.

Elder Yao's eyes narrowed, his expression turning serious. «The Calamity Poison Body has resurfaced… This constitution is a harbinger of disaster!»

With a sigh, he looked intently at Weiyang, frowning, «Has your friend's constitution already activated?»

Weiyang nodded.

«To what extent?» Elder Yao's pupils shrank, «Is your friend currently in Wutan City?»

Elder Yao almost wanted to flee immediately. In his current weakened state—though just a soul body—he couldn't withstand the havoc a Calamity Poison Body could wreak.

A fully matured Calamity Poison Body was a disaster waiting to happen. Once it lost control, everything within a thousand-mile radius would be annihilated.

Even with a protective flame, Elder Yao couldn't endure it.

A fully developed Calamity Poison Body was at least a high-level Dou Zong. When it lost control and erupted, even lower-level Dou Zun would have to retreat temporarily.

Xiao Yan, listening carefully, felt the weight of their conversation. It involved some significant secrets and powers rivaling the Dou Huang.

The Calamity Poison Body?

Just hearing it sounded incredibly powerful!

Strength… Xiao Yan's heart burned with an urgent desire for power. Without strength, he couldn't even understand their conversation.

«My friend is not in Wutan City but in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. She's currently at the Dou Ling level, so you can rest assured, Senior,» Weiyang explained with a smile.

«Just at Dou Ling?» Elder Yao sighed with relief but immediately frowned, «No, the Calamity Poison Body grows extremely fast!»

«If given enough poison, it can grow limitlessly and rapidly until it loses control!»

«In a very short time, it could reach the Dou Zong level!»

He looked towards the misty Magic Beast Mountain Range and then back at Weiyang, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes, «Weiyang, why don't we join forces and eliminate this threat before it grows?»

The Magic Beast Mountain Range was right next to Wutan City!

Elder Yao had to be cautious.

His future disciple Xiao Yan's family was here.

Weiyang shook his head, looking solemnly at Elder Yao, «She is very important to me, my only family! Senior, I advise you to drop this idea, or else!»

As he spoke, a powerful aura slowly rose from Weiyang, locking onto Elder Yao, a cold killing intent evident, «I will fight you to the death, without rest!»

«You!» Elder Yao, suddenly locked by Weiyang's killing intent, was startled. He retreated, pale flames flickering in his eyes.

A stronger, colder aura emanated from him, countering Weiyang's fiery aura.

«Weiyang, are you mad? Do you even know what the Calamity Poison Body is?» Elder Yao shouted.

At the same time, he looked at Xiao Yan, «Xiao Yan, leave this place.»

Xiao Yan frowned, looking at Weiyang and Elder Yao. The confrontation's pressure pushed his lean body back repeatedly.

Neither Weiyang nor Elder Yao fully unleashed their aura, confining it to the mountain top. Otherwise, not just the Xiao family but the entire Wutan City would be alarmed.

They didn't target Xiao Yan, instead subtly protecting him.

Bang! Xiao Yan stumbled back, hitting a tree trunk, and stopped.

Gritting his teeth, he steadied himself by sinking his feet and leaning against the tree.

He couldn't help but look at the two in fear.

Was this the true power of strong individuals?

They seemed stronger than his father! Just the hint of their aura made him almost suffocate.

«I know what the Calamity Poison Body is,» Weiyang said seriously, «But anyone who dares harm her will face me to the end.»

«You crazy fool!» Elder Yao's beard trembled with anger, «Do you understand? That constitution is a disaster! If she loses control, the entire Magic Beast Mountain Range, Wutan City, even the entire Jia Ma Empire, will be wiped out!»

«Once her poison body activates, she can't resist the craving for poison. The more poison she consumes, the faster she grows… Now she's at Dou Ling, in a few years, she could be Dou Zong!»

«By then, who in the Jia Ma Empire can stop her?»

«And the stronger she gets, the closer she is to losing control. A runaway Calamity Poison Body is a walking disaster, killing everything in its path!»

«Calamity, do you know how many will die?»

«And you, the first to die near her, will be you!» Elder Yao snapped.

From Weiyang's attitude, Elder Yao seemed to understand something, looking at him with pity.

Good heavens, you dare associate with a Calamity Poison Body?

Even I admire you! Elder Yao sighed.

The Calamity Poison Body, though dangerous, was a tragedy in itself.

Historically, those who befriended a Calamity Poison Body met terrible ends, filled with regret.

No one could save an out-of-control Calamity Poison Body.

They could only watch it march towards death.

«Senior, I understand all of this.»

Weiyang's expression was calm, «But I also know that the Calamity Poison Body can be controlled!»

«Oh?» Elder Yao's eyes narrowed, a hidden cold gleam appearing.

He suspected Weiyang might already know his identity.

Conveniently, he had a method to control the Calamity Poison Body with a poison pill. Though the method seemed unreliable!

«For instance, Netherworld Poison Flame!» Weiyang said.

«Uh.» Elder Yao was stunned, then relieved, raising an eyebrow.

He stroked his white beard, pondering, and nodded, «Netherworld Poison Flame… indeed pairs well with the Calamity Poison Body.»

«The Calamity Poison Body loses control mainly because its power grows too fast to handle, leading to a poison heart…»

Weiyang smiled, «And the Netherworld Poison Flame also grows by consuming poison, making it a perfect match! So I guessed it could help the Calamity Poison Body control its power.»

«Even if it can't ensure perfect control, it should greatly delay loss of control, reducing the risk significantly. What do you think, Senior?»

Elder Yao frowned, thinking quickly. After a moment, he nodded slightly, «What you say is indeed highly possible.»

«If even you acknowledge it, Senior, it means my guess might be correct,» Weiyang smiled brightly.

Who was Elder Yao?

The renowned Medicine Sovereign of Central Plains! From the ancient Medicine Clan! Living to his age, his knowledge was unparalleled.

If even he agreed, it was almost certain.

«But, the Netherworld Poison Flame isn't easy to find!» Elder Yao said, looking meaningfully at Weiyang.

Weiyang smiled, «Where there's a will, there's a way.»

«Well said!» Elder Yao's eyes deepened. He almost couldn't resist capturing this kid.

He bet Weiyang had a lead on the Netherworld Poison Flame, maybe even knew its exact location!

Good heavens! Others sought different fires in vain.

This kid already had the Green Lotus Core Flame and knew about the Netherworld Poison Flame? The Dou Qi Continent is your backyard? (The End)