411: Chapter 411 Returning to the Valley, Poisonous Woman Hao Meili

"Your Majesty, this is that mysterious jade slip!" Lie Yang respectfully took it out, knowing that such a treasure must not remain in his hands.

As a master artifact refiner, he also realized that the value of the jade slip was immeasurable.

Even just the creation immortal crystals were rare treasures on the Fighting Qi Continent; whoever obtained them would have the capital to change everything.

Hun Tiandi pondered slightly and put away the jade slip.

This item was comparable to the few treasures he already possessed. Then, he poured out the Immortal Liquid from the Creation Furnace, obtaining a total of thirteen blocks of creation immortal crystals.

Keep in mind that it was a whole pile of materials, yet the harvest was so low, showing how rare the creation immortal crystals were.

Afterward, Hun Tiandi placed all the useless materials he had into the Time Tower to refine creation immortal crystals, including everything from the Yellow Spring Pavilion and the Dragon Emperor's ruins.

He took out all the discarded weapons.

With a stir of soul power, they fell from the Nether Small World onto the ground, forming three massive mountains of materials.

"Lie Yang, I'll leave the rest to you. Do you understand the importance of this matter?"

Hun Tiandi looked at Lie Yang and spoke indifferently.

"Your servant knows. Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Lie Yang bowed solemnly.

Then he turned and left the Time Tower.

Three days later, amidst towering ancient trees and a gentle breeze, three figures suddenly sped over. They were Hun Tiandi, Liu Ling, and Qing Yue, who had left the Dazheng Dynasty.

They paused, stopping mid-air, their gazes scanning the surroundings.

Having not returned for many years, searching for the valley wasted some time.

Hun Tiandi's soul power surged out, and with the blood-colored Dou Qi Wings on his back, he swept towards the mountain range, with Liu Ling and Qing Yue following closely behind.

Finally, the valley where they had once parted, obscured by lush ancient forests, appeared in their sight.

Hu!

Taking a deep breath, he landed in the valley, memories surfacing in his eyes. He said, "This place is even more full of life than back then. I wonder if you are doing well?"

"The medicinal fragrance here is so rich?" Liu Ling remarked in surprise.

"Indeed. This is a friend's place; I once stayed here for a period of time!" A smile played on the corners of Hun Tiandi's mouth.

As he was about to take a step, a surge of purple Dou Qi energy erupted, carrying a sharp whistle as it rushed towards Hun Tiandi.

Frowning slightly, a streak of blood-colored Dou Qi shot from his fingertip, colliding with the incoming energy.

Bang!

The collision kicked up a gale that slammed against the surrounding stone walls.

"Your Majesty, this place is quite good. There are many rare medicinal herbs..." Liu Ling's eyes scanned the area; the energy within these herbs was potent, making them quite rare.

"Yes," Hun Tiandi smiled.

In the valley, there was still the small bamboo hut built years ago; surprisingly, it had not been damaged after all this time.

His gaze was somewhat complex as he looked over, but there was no sign of the girl in white.

Just as he was about to push it open, Liu Ling called out anxiously, "Your Majesty, there's poison on the door!"

Hun Tiandi immediately pulled back his hand, his expression turning grim. "Has someone occupied this place?"

With a flick of his sleeve, a gust of energy swept forward, opening the bamboo hut's door. The interior was clean and tidy, yet there was no one inside.

"Show yourself!" Hun Tiandi suddenly turned around, his cold voice echoing through the valley.

After his voice faded, no one appeared.

Blood-colored Dou Qi spurted from his palm. Just as he was about to strike, a raspy voice echoed in the valley: "If you dare touch a single thing, you shall die today!"

Liu Ling and Qing Yue grew alert, their eyes landing on a distant hilltop where a figure wrapped in a large black robe appeared eerily.

A pair of purple eyes looked out, nearly dead and devoid of any emotion.

The three of them stared at the sudden shadow, their expressions freezing; they had not expected someone to truly be hiding there.

His eyes deep, Hun Tiandi released his soul power, attempting to sense the figure.

However, as it got within a meter of the black-robed figure, it vanished without a trace.

"Sir, how do you know of this place? This is where I met a friend; her name is Hao Meili."

Hun Tiandi pondered slightly, having some suspicions in his heart but unable to prove them.

"Leave!" Upon hearing the name Hao Meili, the black-robed figure trembled, and a raspy voice poured out.

Qing Yue suddenly attacked, a streak of azure Dou Qi surging forth. Unexpectedly, the black-robed person did not move, but a dense purple Dou Qi erupted from within.

It spread out, and wherever it passed, the surrounding flowers and grass began to wither, their life force drying up and dissipating.

The changes in the vegetation did not escape Hun Tiandi's gaze; this person was using Poison Dou Qi.

With a clench of a hand, the azure Dou Qi streak instantly shattered and dissipated into nothingness.

"Leave the valley, and you may live!"

Qing Yue flew back, her eyes filled with shock. This black-robed person's strength was immense, and their aura was slowly being released.

While they were in a standoff, five figures sped over from the distance, their Dou Qi Wings flickering as they landed not far from the black-robed person in the blink of an eye.

"Hao Meili, you can't run. Come back with me, and the Sect Master will forgive you!" said a white-haired old man with a hideous appearance, holding a snake staff and possessing dark green eyes.

The four people behind him shifted their positions, standing around the black-robed person to block any path of retreat!

"Meili, is it really you? I am Yun Tian!" Hun Tiandi said excitedly.

"I am not..." the black-robed figure said coldly. Then, a surging aura erupted from within, launching an attack towards the five people.

Her eyes were cold as she flicked her sleeve, and a thick purple fog billowed out, covering the sky and earth.

It swept directly towards the four people.

"Courting death!" A cold light flashed in the hideous old man's eyes. He moved, striking out with a palm towards the black-robed figure.

Purple poison gas churned in his palm, emitting a foul wind.

The black shadow flicked a finger, sending a force surging towards the palm print.

Boom!

The two powerful attacks met in mid-air, erupting with extreme force. The two energies of different attributes eroded and annihilated each other before finally dissipating.

"Such potent poison?" The white-haired old man narrowed his eyes, revealing a solemn expression. To be able to use Poison Dou Qi so perfectly...

...she truly was a prey favored by the Sect Master.

"Calamity Poison Formation!" While the black-robed figure and the old man were clashing, the four experts blocking the retreat finally completed their formation.

A grayish-purple light barrier formed, trapping the black-robed person inside.

The array shifted, condensing into four grayish-purple energy chains that bound the black-robed person's limbs, making them unable to move.

The black-robed figure would not admit defeat; with a flicker of the body and eerie footwork, a powerful energy erupted.

She attempted to break free from the confinement of the Calamity Poison Formation.

"Hundred Poisons Devour!" At this critical moment, the black-robed person could no longer hide her skills. She forcibly formed hand seals, and a terrifying devouring force erupted from her body.

She was actually forcibly devouring the Woeful Poison Qi. Seeing this, the white-haired old man laughed excitedly.

"Jie jie jie! Hao Meili, you truly are the Ten Thousand Poison Body, to actually be able to assimilate the Sect Master's Woeful Poison Qi. Once I capture you and present you to the Sect Master!"

"After devouring you, the Sect Master's strength will surely reach a new level!"

The white-haired old man said excitedly, his raspy voice sounding like a duck's.

"It really is Hao Meili. She left the Poison Sect back then because the Master of the Poison Sect wanted to devour her origin to advance further. It seems that was indeed the case!"

"Liu Ling, take action! Save that black-robed person..." Hun Tiandi spoke indifferently.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Although Liu Ling was confused—they had been ready to fight over the valley just a moment ago—

...now they were going to help. But Liu Ling didn't say much; he simply flicked his sleeve, and a streak of Dou Qi surged out, sweeping towards the white-haired old man!

"Hao Meili, it really is you!"

The Dou Qi Wings on Hun Tiandi's back unfurled. With a few fierce flaps, he appeared in mid-air!