It was originally thought that entering the depths of Poison Valley would be difficult due to the obstruction of poisonous insects.
Unexpectedly, the entire process was surprisingly smooth.
When the ground beneath their feet became dry and hard, and no more poisonous insects were visible, Li Kuangshan knew that they had successfully traversed the most dangerous part of Poison Valley and entered its depths.
"Xiao Fan, what did you do to make those poisonous insects retreat so far?"
Li Kuangshan could no longer contain himself and asked.
The journey had been so smooth that he felt as if he were dreaming.
Chu Fan smiled helplessly and replied, "If I told you I did nothing, would you believe me?"
Li Kuangshan was stunned at first, then nodded.
Through Chu Fan's eyes, he knew he was not lying; he had indeed done nothing.
Secondly, he also knew that Chu Fan had no reason to deceive him.
However, these were not important matters.
Li Kuangshan looked at the dilapidated buildings left behind by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect not far away, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's go and see if we can find what we're looking for."
Having finally reached their true destination, the two immediately entered the decaying buildings to search.
Due to the long passage of time, many things could not withstand its ravages and had decayed into dust.
Among them, Chu Fan found many elixirs that had completely lost their medicinal properties, which made him feel a pang of regret.
Even some poisons had lost their efficacy under the onslaught of time.
"Xiao Fan!"
During the search, Li Kuangshan's excited shout suddenly came. Chu Fan flashed his figure and rushed over, seeing Li Kuangshan standing before a stone platform with a wooden box on it.
Although the wooden box had not yet been opened, both of them sensed that the contents were not simple, and the energy fluctuations emanating from it were very strong.
"Is this the Peerless Divine Medicine?"
Chu Fan suppressed his excitement and asked.
Li Kuangshan nodded excitedly, saying, "Perhaps!"
"Even if it's not, it's definitely something good!"
If it were not something good, it would not be able to emit such strong energy fluctuations.
With good things within reach, the two did not immediately attempt to take them. Instead, they walked around the surroundings.
At this moment, both of them had an intuition that there must be some form of protection around the wooden box, and acting rashly might lead them into a trap.
The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, as a sect that was once extremely powerful and primarily focused on poisons, would likely have used poison as its defensive measure.
Even Grandmasters would have to be cautious when facing the poisons of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.
After circling the stone platform several times without discovering any abnormalities, Chu Fan nodded to Li Kuangshan.
Li Kuangshan did not hesitate and immediately retreated.
Chu Fan also retreated a few steps, lowered his stance, took a deep breath, and then passed by the side of the stone platform, creating a trail of afterimages.
Having found no defenses around them, both of them guessed that the mechanism might be located beneath the wooden box. As soon as the wooden box was removed, the hidden mechanism would likely be triggered.
Therefore, Chu Fan could only take the wooden box as quickly as possible.
Whoosh...
As expected, as soon as Chu Fan removed the wooden box from the stone platform, a jet of poisonous mist sprayed out from beneath it.
The poisonous mist possessed strong corrosive properties, and when it landed on the ground, it caused the ground to emit a hissing sound of corrosion.
Some other objects on the ground, whether porcelain, wood, or stone, showed signs of corrosion upon contact with the poisonous mist.
How potent!
After exchanging a look, Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan retreated immediately without hesitation.
"Damn it, how much poisonous mist is there under there!"
Li Kuangshan, who had retreated to a safe distance, looked back at the constant stream of poisonous mist emerging from the stone platform, his expression turning grim.
He had initially thought that the poisonous mist would be limited and would stop after spreading slightly.
Unexpectedly, the poisonous mist seemed endless, continuously pouring out and gradually spreading outwards, as if intending to envelop the entire area. This prevented them from continuing their search in the vicinity.
"While there's still time, let's salvage as much as we can!"
If they continued to delay, the poisonous mist would spread and cover the entire area, making further searching difficult. Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan immediately acted at their fastest, searching the ruins of the buildings for anything useful.
Five minutes later, as the poisonous mist was about to cover the entire ruin, Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan, though unwilling, had to retreat.
Aside from the wooden box obtained from the stone platform, their other gains were minimal.
Seeing the former site of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect completely covered, corroded, and collapsed by the poisonous mist, Chu Fan glanced at the wooden box in his hand and said helplessly, "Let's go!"
Outside Poison Valley.
Cui Fu was entertaining Li Yitong and Huai Shan by recounting past events to pass the time. Hearing the commotion, he looked up and said excitedly, "They're back!"
Several people hidden in the surrounding mountains, seeing Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan emerge from the depths of Poison Valley so quickly, were also filled with astonishment.
Especially when they saw the wooden box in Chu Fan's arms, they were certain that he must have found the Peerless Divine Medicine left by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect in the depths of Poison Valley.
The Peerless Divine Medicine, coveted by countless people, had finally been brought out.
The news of the Peerless Divine Medicine's emergence was quickly spread by several individuals.
At the entrance of Poison Valley, Li Yitong excitedly stepped forward and asked Li Kuangshan, "Dad, did you find the Peerless Divine Medicine?"
"We might have found it. We don't know what's inside the wooden box yet. Let's leave here first!"
Without hesitation, the group immediately turned back.
On the way back, Chu Fan was also researching how to open the wooden box, as he discovered that the wooden box also had a formation array protecting it, and this protection was not weak. Unless he found a quiet place to sit and study it carefully, it would be difficult to open.
Meanwhile, the outside world was in complete chaos.
The matter of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect's Peerless Divine Medicine had made countless forces extremely covetous.
In this era of Dharma decline, once one's strength reached the peak of the ninth-level Grandmaster, it would be restricted. Some speculated that to advance beyond the ninth-level Grandmaster, one must rely on the powerful forces of certain rare treasures.
The Peerless Divine Medicine of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, which could resist all sorts of poisons, was indeed among these rare treasures.
Therefore, as Chu Fan and his companions journeyed out of the mountain range, countless individuals coveting the Peerless Divine Medicine throughout the Dragon God Kingdom were converging towards their location.
Under a stone tree on Kunhua Mountain, rays of light suddenly lit up on the stones, and then a hole appeared in the void.
A total of eight people emerged from it.
The strongest was an eighth-level Grandmaster.
The weakest was a third-level Grandmaster.
The Dugu family was the first to receive the news. Now that the Peerless Divine Medicine was within the family's territory, it was unreasonable to let Chu Fan and his group take it away.
"This way!"
The leading man, after a slight perception of direction, immediately led his men straight to Chu Fan and his companions' location.
At the same time, Chu Fan, who was nearing the entrance of Kunhua Mountain, suddenly turned his head towards the direction of the stone tree.
"What's wrong?"
"Has the Dugu family arrived?"
Li Kuangshan asked with a grim expression.
Chu Fan nodded and said to Cui Fu, "You take them and retreat first. Don't wait for us!"
The enemy was approaching.
There was no time for idle chatter.
Li Yitong and Huai Shan immediately left with Cui Fu, while Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan stopped in place to wait.
Sensing that an eighth-level Grandmaster was among the approaching individuals, Li Kuangshan's expression became somewhat tense, and he asked Chu Fan, "Can we handle this?"
Chu Fan smiled casually and replied, "If we can't, we still have to fight."
The sound of breaking air echoed.
The eight people quickly appeared and surrounded Chu Fan and Li Kuangshan.
"Hand over the item, and you may leave."
The elder leading them said with a commanding demeanor.
Chu Fan grinned and retorted, "Are eighth-level Grandmasters all this arrogant?"
"The item is with me. If you have the ability to take it, it's yours!"
The elder snorted coldly, and the aura of an eighth-level Grandmaster was instantly unleashed, forcing Li Kuangshan to retreat two steps.
Originally, he had planned to inform the other party that he was the Sect Master of the Mu Nan Sect, thereby deterring them and making them wary.
However, seeing Chu Fan's equally strong and even provocative attitude, he suppressed this thought.
He didn't know why Chu Fan was acting this way, but he knew there must be a reason.
"Go!"
The elder, who was deep in thought, suddenly gave the order, allowing the others to act.
An eighth-level Grandmaster was beyond his capabilities, but he believed he could still suppress the other Grandmasters. Before Chu Fan could speak, he said, "You deal with him, and I'll handle the rest!"
The battle was imminent.
Li Kuangshan, fighting seven people alone, directly drew the battlefield to another area, leaving Chu Fan to face the elder.
Whoosh...
With their eyes locked, the elder flashed and lunged at Chu Fan. Chu Fan hooked his toes, carrying the wooden box as he dodged.
The elder sensed Chu Fan's unusual nature, and his initial attacks were not very strong, clearly intending to probe.
Chu Fan was too lazy to probe and unleashed his strongest attacks from the start.
After being repeatedly repelled, the elder's eyes clearly showed shock.
It was evident that he did not expect Chu Fan, at such a young age, to be nearly as powerful as himself.
Realizing that Chu Fan was not easy to deal with, the elder's attacks suddenly became fiercer. During the fight, Chu Fan continuously used the wooden box as a shield to block the elder's attacks.
Using force to repel force.
This was something Li Kuangshan realized but could not fully grasp.
There was a formation array on the wooden box, and Chu Fan had been trying to break it all along. After much research, he discovered that his own strength alone was insufficient to break the formation array on the wooden box.
At the very least, it would require two eighth-level Grandmasters to attack with full force.
However, eighth-level Grandmasters were not as common as cabbage; finding one could not be done on a whim.
The only way was to use force to repel force, to provoke the elder, and to make him attack with full force, thereby breaking the formation array on the wooden box.
Although the wooden box was in his hands, Chu Fan could sense that the item within was extraordinary.
However, Chu Fan was not entirely sure if it was the item he was looking for.
Breaking the protection on the wooden box and knowing the specific contents as soon as possible was urgent.
This was because Chu Fan did not want to waste too much effort, only to open the wooden box and find that the item inside was not what he wanted.
It was only after figuring out what it was that he could decide whether to go all out.
Fierce attacks came one after another.
Crack...
With repeated blows, a crisp sound finally came from the wooden box.
Seeing that the formation array was broken, Chu Fan's heart rejoiced, and he smiled at the elder, saying, "Thank you!"
Then, without any hesitation, he immediately retreated.
From a distance, Li Kuangshan sensed the movement here and also withdrew from the combat circle, coming to Chu Fan's side.
At this point, he finally understood Chu Fan's intention to provoke the elder and could not help but sigh at how perilous this move was.
After all, the other party was an eighth-level Grandmaster.
Using the wooden box as a shield, if he was not careful and the wooden box fell into the elder's hands, there would be no hope of getting it back.
Secondly, if the force was not controlled properly, causing the wooden box to be shattered and the contents damaged, it would be a considerable loss.
The elder's expression was calm, and the aura surging around him gradually subsided.
To be honest, he had seen through Chu Fan's intentions long ago, but he still attacked fiercely. In reality, he also wanted to know if the item in the wooden box was indeed the Peerless Divine Medicine.
If it was, he would definitely continue to fight for it.
But if it wasn't, he naturally wouldn't waste any more effort.
It was clearly not worth the effort to sustain injuries for an item that served no purpose.
All eyes were now focused on Chu Fan.
With the dissipation of the formation array's protection, a more potent energy aura emanated from the wooden box.
Smelling the fragrant aroma filling the air, Chu Fan's blood flow clearly quickened. He knew that the item in the wooden box was definitely an elixir.
Suppressing his excitement, Chu Fan slowly opened the wooden box.
Golden light erupted.
A rich fragrance swept through the surroundings, causing everyone who inhaled it to wear expressions of intoxication.
Swish...
The elder, with an air of determination, charged forward.
Having confirmed that the item in the wooden box was an elixir, he no longer needed to hold back; he had to obtain it at all costs.
Most people, facing the full force of the elder's attack, might react sluggishly.
But was a Demonic God an ordinary person?
Although the elder's speed was very fast, Chu Fan's was even faster.
The wooden box was swept away by the elder, but the elixir within remained in Chu Fan's hands.
"Kid, give me the elixir, and the Dugu family will owe you a favor!"
The elder reached out to Chu Fan, his expression extremely grim.
To be honest, at this moment, he regretted it, regretting having helped Chu Fan break the protection on the wooden box earlier out of curiosity.
After all, an elixir the size of an eyeball was more difficult to snatch than a wooden box the size of a head.
Chu Fan chuckled and replied, "Is the Dugu family that formidable?"
"What use is the favor of the Dugu family?"
"You will never get this item!"
With that, Chu Fan moved his hand and directly put the elixir into his mouth.
This item was safest in his body, no matter where it was placed.
If not for the elder's coercion, he would have truly wanted to study whether the elixir's properties had any effect on dispelling the Strange Poison.
But the reality did not give Chu Fan time to investigate.
After searching for so long, he had finally found an elixir that might expel the Strange Poison. Coupled with the circumstances, he had no time to investigate.
To prevent the elixir from being snatched by the elder, he could only eat it directly.
Destiny decides life and death, and wealth is determined by heaven.
Whether the Strange Poison could be cleared depended on fate.
The elixir dissolved upon entering his mouth.
A surging power, like a runaway wild horse, moved wildly within Chu Fan's body.
"You..."
The elder was on the verge of going mad. He had not expected Chu Fan to actually eat the elixir.
The enraged elder immediately launched an attack without hesitation.
Bang...
Chu Fan was sent flying, creating a large hole in the stone wall.
The elder, filled with extreme anger, changed direction and fixed his gaze on Li Kuangshan, preparing to vent his wrath on him.
Crisis descended.
Realizing that there was no hope of resisting, Li Kuangshan instinctively closed his eyes, ready to meet his death.
Whoosh...
A gentle breeze passed by.
The world suddenly became quiet.
Li Kuangshan opened his eyes and saw the elder as if he had been immobilized. The hand he was about to use to strike him down was suspended in mid-air, but his face was filled with terror.
Chu Fan's figure slowly coalesced beside the elder.
He extended his finger and gently poked the elder's forehead.
The elder's head was instantly pierced.
An eighth-level Grandmaster died in the blink of an eye.
The frozen space returned to normal, and the other seven individuals, their scalps tingling, did not hesitate to turn and flee.
Chu Fan looked up at the distance and sighed to himself, "Is this what it's like after taking that step?"
Li Kuangshan's heart trembled, and he asked with a quiver, "You... you've taken that step?"
Chu Fan nodded.
To be honest, even he was surprised at this moment. He had not expected the power of that elixir to be so potent.
In its presence, the Strange Poison was like dust meeting the wind; it dispersed with a single blow.
With the Strange Poison's influence gone, coupled with the fierce power contained within the elixir, Chu Fan felt as if he had ridden a rocket, breaking through the bottleneck and entering the realm that countless martial artists dreamed of.
Li Kuangshan was deeply shaken. He knew that the current Chu Fan could traverse heaven and earth, and could walk sideways wherever he pleased.
Undisputedly, the number one in the world.