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Chapter 2005, Section 2.3: The Divine Treatise of the Medicine King

Just a stick of incense had burned before the Five Poisons Sect made its appearance with the Five Poisons Divine Sword. Everyone thought the Toad Saliva Sea-Eating Sword was already the pinnacle of the Five Poisons Sect. Unexpectedly, the Spider Flower Manual surpassed all others. Now, hearing the Medicine King Sect Master Cheng Lingsu recount the "Secret Scroll of Poison Arts: New Chapter of the Nine Abyss," everyone realized that "there are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens," and "mountains beyond mountains, poisons beyond poisons." When it comes to the most potent poisons in the world, there is no most poisonous, only more poisonous.

"The spider flower lives and dies with us, and is already immune to all poisons. Could it be that the Medicine King Sect's 'Secret Scroll of Poison Techniques' is even superior to the Five Poisons Sect's?" Some hesitated, wondering if they could believe it.

"It can ward off thousands of poisons and hundreds of Gu poisons, including the poisons of the Five Elements. However, the poison of the Golden Elixir is probably beyond human control." There was another request to spare his life, and he carefully considered his response.

"Brother, you are right." As the saying goes, a single word can awaken a dreamer, and the executioner may have to spare their lives. They all came to their senses.

Indeed. The *Spider Flower Manual* is, in essence, a martial arts manual corresponding to the five elements of poison. However, the Seven-Heart Begonia Hairpin, possessing a Seven Treasures Golden Elixir, has already ascended to the ranks of magical treasures. Simply put, the five elements of poison can only kill martial artists, while the Seven Treasures Poison can kill even the Five Immortals. This is why it is called "the most sacred of all poisons." Therefore, the "crown of all poisons" is also known as the "sacred poison."

Having memorized the key techniques of poisoning from the Medicine King Sect, the enchanting Taoist Li Xiaocui still dared not let her guard down: "May I ask, Sect Master, what is the mystery behind the wooden hairpin in your hair?"

"This hairpin is named 'Seven-Heart Begonia withered wood hairpin'." Cheng Lingsu, the leader of the Medicine King Sect, spoke frankly: "Our sect's sacred medicines, such as 'powder, powder, pill, ointment, and tablets,' are all produced using this withered wood hairpin..."

The "sacred medicine" mentioned by Cheng Lingsu, the master of the Medicine King Sect, is derived from the eight major dosage forms in Traditional Chinese Medicine: decoctions, pills, ointments, powders, elixirs, elixirs, wines, and tablets. The saying "all medicines have some degree of toxicity" clearly indicates that the withered hairpin releases highly poisonous substances.

The Seven-Heart Begonia withered wood hairpin is said to be taken from the main trunk of the mother plant of the most potent poison in the world, the "Seven-Heart Begonia." Having survived lightning and fire, it contains all the innate poison and boundless vitality of the Seven-Heart Begonia. Its shape resembles withered wood, simple and unadorned, yet it is the sole vessel for containing and controlling the "Medicine King's Golden Elixir." It is both a vessel of extreme poison and a key to ultimate good. Used alone, it can release the myriad poisons of the Seven-Heart Begonia; when activated by the Medicine King's Golden Elixir, its effects can be reversed, transforming all poisons into life. It can both poison and neutralize.

"So, the 'Medicine King's Divine Manual: Poison Techniques Secret Scroll: Nine Abyss Chapter' was originally a martial arts manual recording nine kinds of poisons and nine methods of poisoning," said the enchanting Taoist priestess Li Xiaocui, revealing the secret in a single sentence.

"Exactly." Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, spoke frankly: "We take the poison of the Jade Silkworm, the Crimson Crane's Crest, the Peacock's Gallbladder, the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, and the Snow Lotus of Tianshan, and combine them with the Seven Heart Begonia (the Withered Wood Hairpin). Their toxicity is compatible. Just as the nine sword moves of the Five Poison Divine Sword were created specifically for poisoning, the Withered Wood Hairpin is also a divine weapon for poisoning in the 'New Chapter of the Nine Abyss'."

"Thank you for informing me, Sect Master." The Demoness Li Xiaocui, the Illusionary Maiden, was satisfied.

"Immortal, there's no need for such formalities," said Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, treating him with courtesy.

Both sides got into position, and the second battle was about to begin.

Su Wuniang, the owner of Changlefang, took the stage again, receiving the leadership position from "Iron Hand Immortal Ape," the leader of the Five Poisons Sect. Knowing that persuasion was useless, she then let out a sharp shout:
"Beat the drums to cheer them on!"

"Dong dong dong—" The booming sound of drums echoed throughout the Grand Flower Building.

Upstairs, a sliver of hope for the remaining patrons. On the stage, both sides are burning with fighting spirit.

After the third drumbeat, both sides launched their attacks simultaneously.

Most magical treasures from the celestial realm can be either large or small.

Then, Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, made a hand seal and pointed to the space between his eyebrows.

With a "pop," the true energy released from the Seven Heart Begonia withered wood hairpin steadily blocked the severing pulse finger wind.

Immediately afterward, the withered hairpin moved without wind. From the tip, an invisible, intangible stream of holy poison energy pierced through her protective true qi, invading the vital points of the demonic shaman Li Xiaocui, spreading swiftly through her eight extraordinary meridians. She had expected at the very least a stalemate, but unexpectedly, in a single exchange, Li Xiaocui's ten-zhang-tall avatar turned black on her forehead and bled from her seven orifices. She hurriedly countered by striking vital points to seal the poison's attack on her heart.

Only then did Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, transmit her voice to his ears: "Three Elements Powder." The sacred poison given to the demonic Taoist Li Xiaocui was called "Three Elements Return to Tranquility Powder." It was recorded in the first chapter of "Medicine King's Divine Chapter: Secret Scroll of Poison Techniques: Nine Abyss": activated by the Golden Elixir, it perfectly reproduced the three unique synergistic poison rings of the Jade Silkworm, Crane Crest, and Peacock Gallbladder, giving it an incurable toxicity.

Looking again at the ten-zhang-tall avatar of the Illusionary Demoness Li Xiaocui, her formidable body was visibly shriveled. She trembled violently, sweat pouring down her face. She gathered all her inner energy, assumed a stance to lift the heavens, and unleashed a divine technique that reversed time.

"Three flowers gather together!"

Fortunately, the reversed flow of time, though delayed, has finally arrived. In the blink of an eye, we are back to the beginning of the performance.

Knowing that a preemptive strike would be futile, the enchanting sorceress Li Xiaocui unleashed the third move of the "Secret Techniques of the Treasured Manual: Blood Gu Substitute," titled "Corrosive Poison Blood Puppet." She transformed the blood energy seeping from her pores into a blood puppet, imbued with corrosive poison that would injure anyone who touched it and could self-destruct to harm her enemies. With the blood puppet in her place, she used the fifth move of the "Five Poisons Escape: Spider Shadow Step," "Shadow Tracking." Her speed was immense; she could move by stepping on shadows, traversing sheer cliffs as if walking on flat ground. She merged herself into the shadow of the blood puppet!
Unexpectedly, the Spider Flower Manual can be used in such a way!
If Cheng Lingsu, the leader of the Medicine King Sect, were to still use the withered wood hairpin to shoot out the "Three Elements Powder," he would surely be poisoned by the Blood Puppet. The Blood Puppet would injure anyone it touched and could also self-destruct, damaging the enemy. Taking advantage of the Blood Puppet's self-destruction, the Illusionary Demoness Li Xiaocui would appear in a shadow and suddenly launch a cold arrow, killing him in one move.

Despite the danger, Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, remained calm and quickly changed her incantation: "Mysterious Ice Powder."

The withered wooden hairpin danced, scattering countless shimmering, icy powder particles. These particles melted upon contact, freezing the blood and attacking the heart in reverse, covering the "Corrosive Poison Blood Puppet" with a deadly layer of frost resembling the scales of an ice silkworm. Not only could it not self-destruct, but it was also completely immobilized. Even worse, as the icy poison seeped in, the ice scales, sharp as knives, relentlessly slashed at it, as if subjecting it to the torture of a thousand cuts.

The sacred poison used on the demonic Li Xiaocui this time is called "Mysterious Ice Gu Scale Powder". It is recorded in Chapter 2 of "Medicine King's Divine Chapter: Poisoning Secret Scroll: Nine Abyss": it extremely enhances the coldness of "Azure Silkworm Poison", combines the sealing properties of "Heavenly Snow Lotus", condenses the poison into powder, and freezes the meridians.

With a loud "bang!", the "Corrupted Poison Blood Puppet" shattered into a pile of ice shards. The frozen poison, now solidified into ice blades, plummeted from mid-air, piercing towards... the shadow?!

Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that even the shadow of the "Corrupted Blood Puppet" was frozen in place!

Seeing no way to escape, the enchanting sorceress Li Xiaocui, who had vanished into the shadow of the blood puppet, roared, "Three Flowers Gather at the Top!"

What a perfect example of "one trick that can get you anywhere".

There's simply no way to counter this move.

Someone stayed upstairs, waiting for their eyes to recover and for them to see the light of day again.

In the blink of an eye, we return to the beginning of the story.

After repeated trials and errors, the enchanting sorceress Li Xiaocui's divine skills have evolved once more. She unleashes the fifth move of the "Secret Techniques of the Treasure Book: Blood Gu Substitute," the "Thousand Spider Blood Gu." The substitute can split and shatter, transforming into countless small blood spiders that swarm and attack, confusing the enemy's senses. The small blood spiders can also burrow into the host's mouth and nose, planting a Gu that steals the mind.

It's conceivable that as long as Cheng Lingsu, the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect, continues to scatter "Mysterious Ice Gu Scale Powder," countless blood spiders will fly out when her substitute self-destructs. Caught off guard, Cheng Lingsu will be infected with Gu by the blood spiders, becoming a walking corpse. At that point, taking her life will be a piece of cake. Hahaha—

Good idea.

The Medicine King Sect Master, Cheng Lingsu, remained calm and composed, changing her incantation: "Soul-Sealing Dew."

The withered wooden hairpin trembled slightly, spraying out a shower of dew. The dew was light and clear, penetrating even the finest skin. It made one lose themselves without realizing it, melting away their bones and flesh in ultimate pleasure, leaving them soft and mushy.

The sacred poison administered to the sorcerer Li Xiaocui this time is called "Bone-Corroding Soul-Destroying Dew." It is recorded in Chapter 3 of "The Divine Treatise of the Medicine King: Secret Scroll of Poison Arts: Nine Abyss": it combines the hallucinogenic vitality of "Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom" with the corrosive properties of "Azure Silkworm Poison." It penetrates the skin instantly, inducing a drunken dream that corrodes the bones.