Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"After receiving the Jianmu tree, the Danding Division was the most important department on the Luofu Immortal Ship."

"After all, it was they who transformed everyone on the Immortal Ship into immortal beings... and it was they who researched and developed all sorts of incredible technologies from the Jianmu tree."

March 7th pursed his lips: "Wait, researching the Jianmu tree?"

“Yes,” Fu Xuan explained.

"This is also why the Dan Ding Si is so close to the Jianmu tree."

"But in the end, the alchemists were still not satisfied and began to take pleasure in manipulating life. Their research on the Jianmu tree was like drinking poison to quench their thirst... the deeper they went, the more they craved it."

During their journey, Fu Xuan led the group to a stop at a high platform.

Then, gazing at the magnificent view ahead.

It was a huge alchemy furnace floating in the air, and it looked as tall as a mountain.

The surrounding area was shrouded in smoke, reminding March 7 of scenes from fantasy novels.

"Wow, such a huge alchemy furnace, and it's even filled with ethereal mist. Is it used to refine immortal pills?"

Fu Xuan gazed at the alchemy furnace from afar:

"As you all have probably seen, this is what it is."

"This is where ancient alchemists expounded on the Dao of Immortality. They built alchemical furnaces here, drawing upon the power of the Jianmu tree to turn their fantastical ideas into reality. Because the smoke and mist in the furnaces never ceased, it was named Yunxia Zifu!"

"Although the name is elegant, it is a dead end in military strategy. As long as the alchemy furnace is not extinguished and the clouds and mist swirl around, we will be unable to move an inch."

Walter crossed his arms and said in a deep voice:

"Is this the real reason why the Cloud Cavalry went out of control and became possessed by demons?"

This swirling mist can't just be for decoration.

“Exactly.” Fu Xuan nodded solemnly.

"The Medicine King's secret recipe is mixed with pills that induce demonic possession in the haze scattered throughout this cave."

"Unless they can march while holding their breath, the Cloud Cavalry will collapse without a fight. Because no one knows when their comrades will fall into demonic possession. What can undermine the morale of an army more than suspicion?"

Looking at the enormous alchemy furnace, March 7th couldn't help but think of the Cloud Riders he had seen before.

"They're so wicked! They actually put the pill that induces demonic possession in the mist!"

Walter pondered:

"So, the Cloud Cavalry's first assault was just a cover; they will continue their advance into the Pill Cauldron Division to increase pressure on the Medicine King's Secret Teachings. Our task is to take this opportunity to extinguish the pill furnace and stop the smoke, right?"

"Mm," Fu Xuan replied.

"The fact that the Medicine King has abandoned his century-long concealment and chosen to reveal himself now shows that he is confident of victory; however, no matter how well prepared he is, he is ultimately coming for the Cloud Cavalry."

"So, why not let the Vidyadharas or the Fox People give it a try?" Walter pushed up his glasses and asked a crucial question.

“It seems that you all have some misunderstanding about the Demonic Yin Body. It is not a curse that only works on humans. It is equally effective among immortal beings,” Fu Xuan explained.

"Damn, so they're just implying we're short-lived, huh?" March 7th said, hands on hips. So what if we're long-lived?

"To get back to the point, only you can extinguish the alchemy furnace without being harmed. What do you think?" Fu Xuan looked at the three of them.

Immediately.

Tingyun took a small step back and smiled:

"My two benefactors, I am also a fox spirit, so I cannot get too close to that alchemy furnace. I can only rely on you two!"

"Alright," March 7th said helplessly.

"Who told us to be the only ones who can help with this? Uncle Yang, you agree, right?"

Walter nodded slightly in agreement.

Fu Xuan assured him:

"I will come immediately once the smoke stops, and I will never let you fight alone."

After everything was explained, March 7th and Walter descended the platform from the other side and headed straight for the alchemy furnace.

Fu Xuan stood there, silently gazing at the alchemy furnace.

She took a deep breath, and then...

"..."

I started holding my breath.

Until her face turned bright red from holding it in, March 7th's clear voice came from behind her:

"Hey, what are you doing? Are you holding your breath?"

"!!!"

Fu Xuan abruptly turned his head, his eyes meeting those of San Yueqi, his expression awkward:

"You...you guys left, didn't you? Cough cough, I'll start practicing holding my breath now, it shouldn't be too late, right?"

"But what brings you back again?"

March 7th scratched her pink hair, looked around, and said:

"Uncle Yang said he would go first and asked me to come up and see if Yan Huan had returned. I'll go down later."

"I see..." Fu Xuan's cheeks still held a slight blush as he coughed lightly.

"Mr. Walter is truly skilled and daring, no wonder he has such a great reputation as Yang Chaoyue."

"So, you were holding your breath just now, weren't you?" March 7 asked curiously.

"..."

"Alas, although the alchemy furnace is still far away, and I know that discussing toxicity without considering dosage is just empty talk..."

Fu Xuan's expression became somewhat unnatural, and he grew increasingly agitated:

"But...but! I'm still terrified! I'm still young, and I don't want to fall into demonic possession so soon!"

Chapter 298 You're going to rebel!

"Why don't you step back a little further? What if you suddenly have a seizure..."

"stop!"

Fu Xuan gritted his teeth:

"My fortune fluctuates between Dui and Qian. If I act decisively, I can avoid being harmed. So don't try to sway me with your words!"

"I am perfectly fine now, no need for you to worry!"

Seeing Fu Xuan's current state, San Yueqi couldn't help but feel worried.

Even the Grand Diviner of the Grand Divination Bureau is so afraid of this smoke, is it really harmless to him and Uncle Yang?

just in case……

"Hey, what's with that expression?" Fu Xuan was displeased when he saw San Yueqi's brows furrow.

"That smoke... is it really ineffective against us? Fu Xuan... you're not trying to trick us, are you?" March 7th frowned.

"what?!"

"You don't trust me, do you!"

"Ahem...but..."

Fu Xuan clenched her small fist, placed it to her lips, and coughed lightly, her expression somewhat embarrassed.

"Uh... if I said I didn't know, you wouldn't just quit right away, would you?"

"???"

March 7th stared wide-eyed at her pinkish-blue eyes:

"what?"

"have no idea?!!"

Fu Xuan's face flushed slightly:

"If you don't feel anything unusual, then it means everything is fine! My intuition is always very accurate, unless... you voluntarily take those secret pills passed down by the Medicine King."

Suddenly, Fu Xuan seemed to realize something and exclaimed in surprise, "Wait...you guys went to secretly infiltrate and brought back a prescription. You...you wouldn't actually be curious enough to get your hands on it and take it, would you?!"

"This is not."

March 7th shrugged and said honestly:

"We're not so lowly as to go and ask the Vidyadharas for blood."

Fu Xuan swallowed hard.

"What if."

March 7: "..."

"Fu Xuan, why don't you do a divination? I'm really panicked about this smoke."

"No need to calculate," Fu Xuan said confidently.

"Besides divination, my intuition is also very accurate!"

"You don't really understand the Demonic Body, do you?"

Looking at March 7's face, Fu Xuan explained, "Then I'll explain further. The physician believes that the Demonic Yin Body is related to memory. Although the Longevity Seed has an extremely long lifespan, its memory capacity has its limits."

"Hundreds, thousands of years have passed, and the emotional threshold that the immortal species can sense has continuously increased. Their memories, worn down over time, have become thin and weary, leaving only the most extreme and vivid sediment. That is almost certainly the remnants of painful and regretful memories..."

"Do you understand? The end of the immortal species is that they no longer feel joy and happiness, leaving only regret and hatred etched in their hearts like scars. Under this extreme emotion, the self as a human begins to collapse... This is the beginning of the demonic body."

"Short-lived varieties don't need to worry about these things, are you at ease now?"

March 7th scratched his head:

"Does 'Demon Body' actually mean insufficient memory or a system crash?"