Poison Cultivation

Chen Luo's cultivation had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, and from then on he could control his Qi and fly through the air.

He meditated in the quiet room for a long time, circulating the Five Poisons True Qi smoothly and unobstructed through his meridians. Only then did he finish his practice and leave the seclusion, ready to personally try out the wonders of flying with the light.

Upon reaching the courtyard, one sees the night sky low, with dark clouds pressing down heavily on the surrounding fields, making the world as dark as ink, almost impossible to discern one's own fingers.

Only the lights in the clan's quarters shone brightly, their light filtering through the windows and burning continuously throughout the night.

Looking towards the horizon, countless cultivators could be seen flying back and forth, streaking across the night with thousands of colorful trails.

Normally, the market is equipped with an anti-flying array, which prevents cultivators from flying without permission;

With the beast tide pressing in and war imminent, the restrictions on the neighborhood have been temporarily lifted to facilitate rapid deployment and mobilization of reinforcements.

However, lifting the ban does not mean letting things go unchecked. Each clan's territory is surrounded by a large array, with solid boundary walls and faint glowing light.

Anyone who recklessly crosses the boundary will suffer a backlash from the formation.

Not wanting to show off in public, Chen Luo tested his escape technique within the Li family's territory.

At this moment, following the technique of controlling qi and soaring into the sky recorded in "The True Explanation of the Five Poisons", I silently circulated my profound skills and stirred up the true qi of the five poisons in my dantian.

Suddenly, a cluster of shimmering, dark purple light burst forth around him, its initial appearance trembling like starlight, flickering uncertainly.

As the true energy gradually thickens, the purple light intensifies, gathering from scattered to concentrated, and becoming increasingly intense.

In an instant, he was enveloped in a cloud of purple mist, his figure hidden in the light and haze, making him indistinguishable.

"By gathering your energy and lightening your body, and using the light of escape to lift you up, you can ascend straight to the heavens."

Chen Luo silently recited the incantation, concentrated his mind, bent his knees slightly, and then leaped upwards.

In an instant, he felt a surge of purple light around him, and a powerful energy lifted him into the air, his body shooting upwards like an arrow released from a bow.

In the blink of an eye, it had already climbed over a hundred feet high, and its momentum had not diminished; it surged another three hundred feet.

Suddenly, the escape light stopped, as if falling into an abyss, and an invisible force descended from the heavens, pulling downwards violently.

The speed of the fleeing light slowed down, the aura around him dimmed, and the consumption of true energy in his dantian increased dramatically, as if he were carrying a thousand-pound mountain on his back, making it difficult to move.

"It seems we can't go any higher."

Chen Luo felt a chill run down his spine, cursed under his breath, and slowly withdrew his true energy, lowering his escape light to a height of two hundred feet above the ground.

Although the Li family had lifted the no-fly zone restrictions, they still maintained altitude limits, preventing the Li family from freely soaring into the sky.

But two hundred feet is not low. Looking down from above, the lights below are like stars, and the houses and people are as small as mustard seeds.

Chen Luo nodded slightly and then rode away within the clan's territory.

At first, I only dared to go straight ahead, but after a little exploration, I realized that turning around was not difficult.

With just a slight turn of the body, the escape light would turn at will, just like the balance bike in his previous life.

He tried it several times and gradually felt more comfortable with it. He was in high spirits and his speed increased suddenly without him realizing it.

In an instant, a purple rainbow burst forth, its sharp light piercing the sky, faster than a shooting star or lightning bolt, leaving a trail of purple haze several meters long that stretched across the sky.

In the blink of an eye, they flew to the border of their tribe's territory.

In the distance, a barrier of shimmering white light stretched across the road ahead, its glow shifting and its atmosphere imposing; it looked as if we were about to collide with it.

Chen Luo's expression changed. He hadn't expected to be able to fly so fast once the speed was increased. He hurriedly twisted the escape light with all his might and turned around.

Even so, it still narrowly missed the light barrier, the purple rainbow touching the wall and splashing a trail of dazzling light.

Fortunately, the outer layer of the escape light was protected by the Five Poisons True Qi, and the thick light shielded him from the graze.

Otherwise, at such extreme speed, the physical body would inevitably rub against the light barrier, resulting in a bloody mess and damage to both body and spirit.

at the same time,

The formation's boundary was activated, causing the light and shadow to tremble wildly, which had already alerted the clan's guards.

Several streaks of light suddenly rose from the ground, and Li Chongyun, Xiao Qiyuan, and the other retainers shot out, instantly surrounding Chen Luo.

"Who dares to trespass here? Descend your escape light immediately! If you continue to run amok, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Li Chongyun, full of vigor, let out a loud shout that resounded through the night sky, but inwardly he was filled with doubt and surprise.

Most of the clan's experts have been transferred away by the Sanxia Sect, and now the clan's defense is only managed by him and a few other elders.

He recognized every cultivator who could fly, but he had never seen this unfamiliar purple light before.

"Could it be that someone in the clan has broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining? But all cultivators above the fourth level have been sent out to other places. Who could break through several levels in one night?"

As he pondered this, the purple light gradually slowed its advance, and Chen Luo's voice came from within the haze:

"Fellow Daoist Li, it is I."

I have just narrowly broken through to a higher realm and am only just beginning to learn the art of escape. Unfortunately, my escape speed was too fast, and I accidentally bumped into the formation. Please forgive me.

Before the words were even finished, the beam of light slowly lowered and descended towards the ground.

Upon hearing that it was Chen Luo, Li Chongyun immediately realized, and Xiao Qiyuan and the other retainers showed expressions of surprise.

When I met him a few days ago, he was still at the sixth level of Qi Refining. In just a few days, he has broken through to the seventh level. This progress is truly astonishing.

"Fellow Daoist Chen possesses exceptional talent and has made rapid progress; truly remarkable!"

The group looked at each other and discussed among themselves before landing together with the streaks of light.

When the light faded, Chen Luo was revealed.

Li Chongyun's face immediately lit up with joy, and he cupped his hands in greeting, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Chen's breakthrough at this crucial moment is truly a stroke of luck!"

Xiao Qiyuan and the others also spoke up, their tone full of approval.

Sensing something amiss in his tone, Chen Luo's heart stirred slightly, and he asked curiously:

"It was merely a lucky breakthrough, why do you say that, fellow cultivator?"

Li Chongyun stroked his beard and smiled:

"Now that all the experts in the clan have been sent out, those of us who can ride the escape light have formed our own teams to deal with emergencies."

Now that you have broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, you can coordinate defense and react quickly.

Xiao Qiyuan said kindly, "Fellow Daoist, why don't you join my team? We can take turns on guard duty so we can look out for each other."

Chen Luo suddenly realized that he had been drafted into the army right after breaking through.

However, this is also good, because if something happens, we can get first-hand information.

He nodded in agreement and was assigned to night watch by Li Chongyun. He chatted and laughed with the others until dawn before returning home.

When they arrived home, Wen Ruan was already cleaning the yard. The little girl used talismans to cleanse the house and remove any impurities. The house was spotless inside and out.

Seeing Chen Luo return from outside, she frowned slightly, a hint of doubt on her face:

"Uncle Luo, did you go out last night?"

She was drawing talismans and concentrating in her meditation room last night and did not notice Chen Luo leaving, which she found strange.

Chen Luo then recounted in detail how he had broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining and joined the night shift team.

When Wen Ruan heard that he had been assigned a new job, a look of worry immediately appeared on her face:

"The Li family was supposed to protect the safety of the offerings, so why are you being sent to patrol at night instead? What if we encounter danger..."

"Don't worry," Chen Luo reassured gently. "The clan's protective formation is very strong, and ordinary demons can't get close. Nothing will happen to you."

Seeing that Wen Ruan's worries had not lessened, he added,

"Even if something unexpected happens, I won't be reckless and charge headlong into it."

Hearing him say this, Wen Ruan felt somewhat relieved, but still gave him further instructions:

"When you're out and about, it's always best to be careful. I have a few talismans here, Uncle Luo, keep them with you for protection."

After saying that, she took out several talismans from her storage bag, all of which were mid-grade first-tier items. In addition to the "Chaotic Blade Golden Knife Talisman" and the "Spiritual Light Solid Talisman", there was also a talisman with an unfamiliar shape.

Chen Luo had long sensed that the young girl possessed a secret, and upon seeing this, he asked, "What is this? I've never seen it before?"

Wen Ruan replied softly, "This is a mid-grade Tier 1 Beast Taming Talisman, capable of subduing and controlling mid-grade Tier 1 and lower-level demonic beasts. It's a new one I recently created..."

"Um?"

Chen Luo let out a soft "Eh," and she immediately realized she had let something slip. She stopped talking abruptly, quickly glancing at him furtively, her expression slightly flustered.