C6 Your Mouth Is Swollen!
The aura of Qi Condensation Layer Six burst forth without reservation, stirring up a fierce wind that howled through the air.
"It's quite the coincidence—I specialize in poison too!"
"You use poison as well?" Chao Tianhu's brow furrowed, puzzled by the young man's meaning.
"As fellow practitioners of poison, you might find it hard to believe, but I consider myself superior to you!"
"Kid, you're full of hot air. Below the Nascent Soul stage, no poison can touch me! That's how confident I am!"
Chen Fann offered a slight smile. "Let's put it to the test then. You poison me once, I poison you once, and we'll see who comes out on top."
Chao Tianhu paused, his expression wavering with uncertainty.
What was this kid thinking?
Was he relying on some hidden strength, or was he simply overconfident?
Chen Fann, noticing Chao Tianhu's hesitation and believing he understood his thoughts, smiled lightly. "I'm a straightforward guy. So, how about you go first? Give me a taste of your poison prowess."
Chao Tianhu was taken aback once more.
Was this kid for real?
Did he think I, Chao Tianhu, was a fool to pass up such an opportunity?
"Fine, if you're set on this challenge, we'll draw the line before it goes too far—to avoid any hard feelings," Chao Tianhu said with a naive grin, exuding an air of friendliness.
Fool!
One strike from me could be your end!
Today, I, Chao Tianhu, will teach you that lessons come at the cost of life!
Composing himself, Chao Tianhu let out a thunderous roar to the heavens, his formidable aura bursting forth.
Boom!
He stomped the ground forcefully and charged at Chen Fann with the speed of a cheetah.
"Centipede, venomous snake, scorpion, gecko, and toad—these are the Five Poisons!"
"Combine the Five Poisons, and you achieve the Supreme!"
"Five Poisons Chaotic Origin!"
Chao Tianhu extended his right hand, his fingers radiating with a dazzling five-colored light. The light converged into a vibrant orb of poison in the center of his palm.
Five Poisons Chaotic Origin!
He had unleashed his ultimate technique right from the start, not holding back against the enigmatic Chen Fann.
"Five Poisons Chaotic Origin? Impressive name, but let's see if it lives up to its reputation."
No sooner had he spoken than Chen Fann took the full brunt of Chao Tianhu's most potent strike.
Puff!
A mouthful of black blood was expelled, and the multicolored aura swirled around him, eerily unpredictable. After two such mouthfuls, Chen Fann's energy plummeted, leaving him feeble and drained.
"Incredible! Is this the legendary Five Poisons Chaotic Origin?" Chen Fann exclaimed, his face betraying his astonishment.
"Hehe, success!"
Chao Tianhu stood with his hands behind his back, the very picture of a seasoned expert.
"Once my poison is in your system, not even the emperor himself could save you!"
"You're too young, too rash!"
"This is the lesson I impart to you!"
Hearing this, Chen Fann hung his head and stamped his feet in frustration, clearly filled with regret.
"I let my guard down; I underestimated the strength of your poison!"
"But I won't concede just yet. You're going to face my technique as well!"
Hahaha...
Chao Tianhu couldn't help but laugh heartily at Chen Fann's remorseful demeanor, feeling an overwhelming sense of triumph and invincibility.
"Kid, the victor is clear, and you're no match for me. Even if I let you land a hit, you won't make a dent!"
"Fine, I'll grant you a clear-eyed death!"
"Come on then, hit me!"
Chen Fann watched Chao Tianhu's dismissive attitude with a cold, inward chuckle and approached with a tremble in his step.
"Why bother?" Chao Tianhu shook his head, tinged with a hint of regret.
The loneliness of a master!
"I'm going all out with this strike, brace yourself!" Chen Fann, struggling, lifted his hand and forced his Spiritual Qi to converge on his right hand. The black patterns, bolstered by his cultivation, instantly spread, unfurling.
The Myriad Poisonous Hand!
Hahaha...
Chao Tianhu laughed uncontrollably, unfazed. "Your hand's shaking like a leaf. Could you show me a little respect?"
"Come on, strike! Today I will make you acknowledge your defeat and realize there's always someone better out there!"
"Then I'll hold nothing back!" Chen Fann shed his listlessness, his demeanor turned earnest, and his formidable cultivation burst forth, darkening the hue of his hand.
The black hand fluttered through the air, butterfly-like, and in a flash, it struck Chao Tianhu.
Sizzle sizzle!
The potent corrosive force tore through the fabric and into Chao Tianhu's flesh.
Ah!
A scream tore through the air as Chao Tianhu's instincts kicked in, his mighty cultivation flaring. His vast palm swung reflexively, the speed generating a whooshing sound.
Chen Fann wasn't about to underestimate Chao Tianhu. If this was a ruse, wouldn't he fall prey to a trap? So, he'd been cautiously prepared, ready to sidestep any mishap.
In a split second, Chen Fann seized the moment and swiftly evaded.
Boom!
The massive palm struck nothing but air, its formidable power leaving an imprint on the ground.
"You dare to trick me!" Chao Tianhu roared, his hair bristling as he stomped forward, his presence intensifying, "But do you really think that will work on me?"
He channeled his cultivation into the black handprint, which began to quiver and soon disintegrated, its force spent.
"I've been intimate with poison since childhood, naturally attuned to it. Had I not discovered the Resurrection Lily here, why would I have settled in such a place?"
"You underestimate me!" Chao Tianhu tried to retort but suddenly found his tongue stiffening, his words slurring until he lost all sensation.
His lips swelled visibly, ballooning into a grotesque shape.
Chao Tianhu, touching his lips, paused in shock!
His complexion drained to a ghostly white, his expression one of utter disbelief, unable to fathom he'd been poisoned.
"Don't be in doubt, your mouth's swollen!"
Chen Fann couldn't help but laugh. Chao Tianhu had been all bluster and fury, and now he was reduced to a puffed-up mess, completely shattering the mood.
"Got any questions?"
"Yes, I've been companion to poison from a young age, inherently in sync with it. That's why I'm unharmed, yet you've been wounded by the very poison!" Chen Fann couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Lacking in wit and strength, did you really think you could play me?
With the ancient Taotie on my side, duping a mere practitioner like you is child's play.
Panic flickered in Chao Tianhu's eyes. He knew that if he wasn't careful, today could be his end. Without a second thought, he turned tail and fled.
Run?
"Do you think you can escape?" Chen Fann pursued with determined strides, each step leaving a deep imprint behind.
"Kid, use the Myriad Poison Palm to finish him off!" the formidable beast Taotie suddenly commanded.
"The Myriad Poison Palm?" Chen Fann was puzzled. "Your Highness, I don't know that technique!"
"Cough, cough. I forgot, your power isn't sufficient yet!" Taotie wasn't fazed. He was used to dealing with celestial beings for whom a skill like the Myriad Poison Palm was child's play.
"I'll transmit the method to you now. Once your cultivation is adequate, it will come to you naturally."
A burst of knowledge flashed through his mind, and a new combat skill materialized in Chen Fann's thoughts, igniting a surge of excitement within him.
Taotie's teachings were far from mundane!
"I can hardly wait; I must advance my cultivation quickly!" Chen Fann refocused on Chao Tianhu.
What he saw next took him aback.
A skeleton was sprinting through the sunset, a sight so bizarre it was almost surreal.
"Chao Tianhu, are you still among the living?"
Upon hearing Chen Fann's inquiry, the skeleton glanced down, taken aback for a moment!
With a clatter, the bones collapsed, dead beyond any doubt.