Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 585: Poison Erosion Mist

This Grotto-Heaven is the source of creation. If the Peach Blossom Paradise is already so blessed, what must a Blessed Land be like? A paradise on earth?

After acquiring the Ice-Fire Holy Lotus, Su Han’s understanding of the Peach Blossom Paradise deepened, and his thoughts turned to Tongyan.

When Tongyan had left, Saint You Heng had told him that Empress Duobao had sent her to the Spiritual Void Blessed Land. At the time, Su Han had no idea what kind of place that was. Now, he realized it was truly a treasure land for cultivation, blessed by heaven and earth.

Once Tongyan emerges from the Spiritual Void Blessed Land, she will surely be even stronger! I must also continue to work hard. Otherwise, if I want to be with her, I’ll never overcome the hurdle posed by Empress Duobao.

"Everyone, be careful! The middle layer of the realm is just ahead!" the Zi Mansion Holy Son suddenly called out, pulling Su Han from his reverie and alerting the group.

They had already passed through the outer layer of Peach Blossom Paradise and were now advancing toward the middle layer.

The deeper they went, the denser the Spiritual Energy became, and with it came greater opportunities and dangers. Yet no one was afraid. They were all eager and excited, for their purpose in coming here was to seize fortunes and become more powerful.

Su Han looked up to see a dense white fog ahead. It connected heaven and earth and spread far and wide, like a thick wall of mist blocking their path. This was no ordinary fog formed from Spiritual Energy. Using his Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han saw that it contained a powerful toxin and was highly corrosive. Entering rashly would surely lead to disaster.

"This is the Poison Erosion Mist, the boundary between the outer and middle layers of Peach Blossom Paradise," the Zi Mansion Holy Son explained. "It contains a deadly poison, is highly corrosive, and also forms a Natural Maze Formation."

"Everyone, take a Detoxification Pill, protect yourselves from the poison mist, and hold hands to avoid getting separated!"

The most frightening aspect of the Poison Erosion Mist was not its poison, but the maze formation. It was not artificially created but had formed naturally. This meant there were no Formation Patterns, Array Plates, or flags to break it. Their only option was to force their way through.

The Zi Mansion Holy Son himself was unafraid, but he had to lead the group across. These people were valuable cannon fodder for the coming fight over the Life Spring Water, and he could not afford to lose them here.

A Natural Maze Formation!

Su Han’s eyes narrowed. He had not expected to find such a Great Formation here. With his Nine Heavens Eye, he pierced through the illusion, cross-referencing what he saw with the formation memories of the white-haired man in his mind. He realized this maze formation was incredibly sophisticated. It was connected to heaven and earth, and the poisonous fog only added to the confusion. Even he could not guarantee that he would not get lost, let alone the others.

Yet this was the only way to the middle and inner regions. Anyone who wished to enter had to pass through.

Soon, everyone was ready. Hand in hand, they began to walk toward the Poison Erosion Mist.

Su Han took a step forward, entering the mist. His Sacred Body possessed the trait of resisting all evil. Although the mist’s poison was formidable, it had no effect on him. However, the fog here was incredibly thick. It not only obscured vision but also blocked Divine Sense, preventing Su Han from extending his own. He glanced to his side but could barely make out the two people next to him. Only their linked hands confirmed they were still there.

"AH!"

A scream rang out. Clearly, someone had been unable to withstand the mist’s poison and had succumbed. The Zi Mansion Holy Son, though powerful, could not protect everyone. The group continued to press forward, and those who could not keep up were inevitably left behind. This was the law of the jungle.

This method ensures the maximum number of people can get through, but it’s slow and even more dangerous. Su Han assessed. Just then, two more screams echoed through the mist, coming from others who had been overcome by the deadly poison.

Something is coming! Su Han’s heart suddenly lurched as he sensed danger approaching.

BOOM!

Ahead, the fog churned violently as a massive white shadow rapidly closed in on the crowd. This time, Su Han was unlucky. The white shadow was heading straight for him. Only when it drew near did he see its true form.

It was a demon python, completely snow-white. The creature was enormous, measuring two to three hundred meters in length. Its body was as white as the surrounding mist, making its camouflage incredibly lifelike. Most importantly, this white demon python was actually at the Fourth Layer of the Supreme Realm, making it a dominant presence in the Poison Erosion Mist.

HISS!

The white demon python closed in swiftly, opening its gaping maw to swallow Su Han and those near him. Su Han dared not be careless. He released the hands of the people beside him and quickly retreated to dodge the attack.

He had the strength and speed to evade, but others were not so fortunate. The person to Su Han’s left could not escape in time and was swallowed by the python in one gulp. With that, the Martial Artist from the Zi Mansion Holy Land became food for the white demon python.

"Not good, there’s a beast on the loose!"

The python’s sudden and successful attack alerted the others. Although they could not see it clearly, they could feel the dense Demon Qi.

SWOOSH!

The white demon python moved freely within the Poison Erosion Mist. This was its territory, its domain. Using the mist for cover, it launched another attack, striking a different part of the group. For Su Han and the others, the mist was fraught with peril, but for the python, it was like a fish in water. Although its power was not overwhelming, here it was the absolute ruler.

Soon, another person was swallowed. The original formation was completely shattered as everyone was now either fleeing or trying to fight the python.

Glyph Secret!

Su Han retreated to a safe distance. Instead of fleeing or attacking, he activated the Glyph Secret to study the Natural Maze Formation. Formations were derived from the patterns of heaven and earth, molded by the lay of the land. Although this Natural Maze Formation had no Formation Patterns, it possessed its own unique qualities and laws. Su Han intended to deduce them using the Glyph Secret and the formation knowledge in his mind.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The battle raged in the distance. The mist boiled and the python’s shadow darted back and forth. At this moment, the Zi Mansion Holy Son finally took action, engaging the white demon python in a fierce battle. The Holy Son was no ordinary person. Even within the Poison Erosion Mist, he managed to inflict heavy wounds on the python with his formidable strength.

SWOOSH!

Wounded and realizing it was no match for the Zi Mansion Holy Son, the white demon python quickly fled under the cover of the Poison Erosion Mist. The Holy Son, however, was blocked by the mist and could not give chase.

At that same moment, Su Han successfully deduced the laws of the Natural Maze Formation.

Great demons always guard great treasures. I should follow it and see!

Su Han activated his Nine Heavens Eye to track the white demon python. With a flicker, his figure vanished as he gave chase.