"If it's inconvenient, it's fine if you don't read it..."
Seeing the conflicted look on Zhang Xuan's face, Elder Xu shook his head.
"It's not that it's inconvenient, but it's inconvenient for the heritage to be leaked... How about this, I'll explain the fundamental knowledge of 2-star and below in detail. Perhaps, Elder Xu might be able to deduce the origin of the secret manual through this!"
Seeing that the other party was just asking casually, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
He didn't have any secret manual, and his knowledge of poison was only at 2-star. The reason why he was able to strike fear into the other party's heart was due to his Heaven's Path zhenqi, which granted him immunity to poison.
As such, he was a complete layman when it came to explaining poison. However, if he were to explain the fundamental knowledge of 2-star and below, he was confident that no one would be able to match him.
"Alright!"
Elder Xu's eyes lit up.
There were indeed many heritage that couldn't be leaked. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so revered as a teacher.
It was understandable that the other party was unwilling to speak of it. As for the knowledge of 2-star and below, it was only the basics.
"Based on the explanation of the secret manual, poison is a type of medicine. To put it bluntly, it serves to harmonize the yin, yang, and the five elements of the human body. By harmonizing the five elements, one would be immune to poison..."
Recalling the 2-star Heaven's Path Poison Art from the Library of Heaven's Path, Zhang Xuan began to explain.
"T-this..."
Initially, Elder Xu didn't think much of the basics of 2-star and below, but after listening for a moment, his face warped in agitation, and his breathing hastened.
The other party's knowledge focused on reconstructing the structure of the human body based on yin, yang, and the five elements. This was also the reason why he was able to consume lethal poison without suffering any injuries.
He had heard of poisoning, but had he ever heard of poisoning the heavens?
The other party's casual explanation of the fundamental knowledge of poison pointed straight to the deepest secrets of poison. As long as he cultivated it seriously, it was only a matter of time before he attained the Innate Poison Body.
Even though he was unable to alter his cultivation technique at the moment, he could foresee that if this knowledge were to be leaked, it would cause a huge uproar. Perhaps, the entire Poison Temple could be toppled over.
"Poison... can be used to save lives, treat illnesses, and nourish one's body. As long as one is willing to use it properly, it can be of great help..."
Zhang Xuan continued.
The more Elder Xu listened, the more intoxicated he felt. He couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.
The reason why poison masters were feared by others was because of their bizarre means, making it impossible to guard against them. It was hard to say when one would be poisoned to death. If it was really as the other party had explained, it might be possible for poison masters to see the light of day once again. Just like the other professions, they could walk calmly in the Mingshi Tang and be protected by it, instead of the current situation where everyone shunned them like rats crossing the street.
With such thoughts in mind, Elder Xu turned to look at Sun Qiang once more, as if he was looking at a massive treasure trove.
"Alright, that's all I understand …"
Thus, Zhang Xuan casually imparted the knowledge of 2-star and below to Elder Xu before coming to a stop. At this moment, he caught sight of Elder Xu's fiery gaze, and he couldn't help but lower his head to take a look at his clothes. It seemed like... he wasn't revealing anything!
Not exposed … What are you so excited about?!
Could it be that his sexual orientation had changed after listening to a lecture?
Even master teachers... didn't possess such an ability!
"Cough cough..."
Seeing Zhang Xuan's actions, Elder Xu knew that he had lost his composure, and he choked on his saliva. With a grim expression, he said, "Poison Master Sun, this secret manual of yours is simply too astounding. It's best that you don't tell anyone about it. Otherwise, I fear that... you will be in grave danger!"
Which poison master wouldn't want to be immune to poison? Who wouldn't want to concoct even more powerful poisons?
If others were to find out that this fellow had such a powerful secret manual, it would be a crime for him to harbor such a treasure. He would probably be plotted against and would be in great danger.
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
Unlike master teachers, poison masters were very particular about their identity and rules. If others were to learn that he possessed such a formidable secret manual, they might even try to snatch it from him openly.
However, Zhang Xuan's motive was to read more books and treat Wei Ruyan. As long as the members of the Poison Temple knew their place and didn't seek trouble, it wouldn't be a problem for him to get along with them.
If they really didn't know what was good for them, he could just poison all of them to death.
"Also, you have to disguise your immunity to poison as well. Don't show it to others so easily!"
Elder Xu hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Otherwise, you might just draw the attention of others!"
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
That made sense. Even though he didn't possess the Innate Poison Body, he was immune to poison. Anyone would be suspicious of him. It seemed like he had to keep a low profile in the Poison Temple.
However, this was in line with his personality. He was a person who preferred to keep a low profile.
"I don't know much about the poison master examination, so how do you intend to take it? Also, as long as I pass the examination, will I be able to browse through all of the books in the Poison Temple? "
After chatting for a moment longer, Zhang Xuan asked.
His main goal for this trip was to look for books to read. As long as he could read the books, everything else was negotiable.
"The poison master examination isn't as simple as concocting a poison of the corresponding rank. Instead, it's... poisoning!"
Elder Xu said.
"Poisoning?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
"Un. Take the 6-star poison master examination for example. It's one thing for you to be able to concoct a grade-6 poison. More importantly, you have to be able to poison those of the same rank or even higher rank without being detected! Only then can you be considered a true poison master. "
Elder Xu explained.
"You mean to say that there's a poison competition as well?"
"Indeed. If you want to take the 6-star poison master examination, you'll have to challenge a 6-star poison master. Both parties will have to display their ability to poison one another, and if your poison doesn't hurt the other party at all, I'm sorry to say that you won't be able to pass the examination! However, if you manage to injure the other party, you'll be considered to have passed the examination... "Elder Xu said.
"Poison... It shouldn't be that easy to control, right? What if I were to be poisoned to death..."
Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Poison was something that couldn't be controlled. If one were to use too much of it, one could easily die from poisoning. If one were to use too little, one might be fine... Wasn't this a little too dangerous?
"If you were to be poisoned to death, you can only blame yourself for your lack of skill. You can't blame anyone else!"
Shaking his head, Elder Xu sighed. "That's how cruel the poison master examination is!"
Not expecting that he would have to go through a life-and-death situation every single time he took the poison master examination, Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly. Turning to Elder Xu, he asked, "May I know more about the Poison Temple in our Hongyuan Empire?"
He didn't know anything about the Poison Temple at all. If he could obtain some information beforehand, he might be able to deal with it in advance.
"That's simple!"
Elder Xu chuckled. "The Hongyuan Poison Temple branch is actually a Seven Star branch. Not only is there a 6-star poison master in the branch, the head of the branch even possesses the strength of a Seven Star poison master. In other words, as long as you can defeat the head of the branch and poison him to death, you'll be able to take the examination of a Seven Star poison master!
"Other than the head of the branch, there are three Seven Star Vice Hall Masters in the Poison Temple, and the remaining twenty-two 6-star pinnacle elders. Elder Xue and I are among them...
"As for the poison masters below 6-star, there are more than ten thousand of them."
"More than ten thousand?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He thought that there wouldn't be too many poison masters in the branch, but to think that the number of poison masters would actually be on par with an entire Master Teacher Academy!
It was fortunate that they had all chosen to remain in the same location. Otherwise, putting aside Jingyuan City, even the entire Hongyuan Empire would be in chaos.
"Other than the Poison Temple, there are three other halls. The first is the Compendium Hall. The Compendium Hall contains all of the secret manuals of the Poison Temple over the past ten thousand years. If one wishes to become a poison master, one has to learn from the Compendium Hall.
"The second hall is the Poison Temple. Concocting poison requires countless medicinal herbs, and if one were to use all of them at once, even a mountain of medicinal herbs wouldn't be enough. There's a unique formation in the Compendium Hall that can accurately simulate the characteristics of each medicinal herb, thus reducing the wastage of the medicinal herbs.
"The last hall is the Sparring Hall. Just like cultivators, poison masters are bound to have conflicts, and if they wish to resolve them, they have to come here. Once a life-and-death duel occurs, they can use poison to determine the outcome of the duel. Even though it's called a sparring hall, it's actually the most common place for poison masters to die! "
Elder Xu shook his head.
"Other than the Three Great Halls, there are two forbidden grounds. The first is the Mausoleum of Hall Masters. That's where the bodies of the hall masters of the past are placed. Only the hall masters are allowed to enter the mausoleum. Anyone else who enters would be breaking the rules, and they would be poisoned to death. The second is the herb farm. All of the medicinal herbs that one needs to use are planted there, and if one wishes to use them, one has to apply for permission in advance. Otherwise, one will be killed on the spot!
"That's all. Given your strength and immunity to poison, there's no need for you to worry about anything else …"
"Un!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Seven Star Poison Temple, Three Great Halls, and Two Forbidden Grounds …
Other than the Compendium Hall, he wouldn't be going anywhere else.
"Alright, the Poison Temple isn't as scary as you think it is. As long as one is a poison master, everyone is friendly with one another … Not to mention, you saved my life!"
Elder Xu chuckled.
While the Poison Temple and poison masters were fearsome in the eyes of others, they were actually quite friendly with one another.
Although friends would occasionally poison each other for fun, they would usually prepare the antidote in advance, so it was not a big deal.
After which, Zhang Xuan asked a few more questions regarding the Poison Temple. After confirming Zhang Xuan's identity as a poison master, there was no need for him to hide anything from him.
Half a day later, Zhang Xuan had gained a deep understanding of the Poison Temple in Hongyuan Empire.
Even though it was located in the territory of Hongyuan Empire, it could be considered as the largest and most formidable Poison Temple in Qingyuan Empire. This was also the reason why there was a Seven Star Poison Master guarding the temple.
Not only were there poison masters and poisons in the Poison Temple, there were also poisonous bugs, poisonous plants, and even the water one drank could be poisoned … If it had been anyone else, Elder Xu would have surely warned them. However, the person before him was impervious to poison, and he could eat grade-6 pinnacle poisons as if they were snacks. It didn't matter whether he warned him or not.
In any case, it wasn't like he would die from poison.
"Alright, we've arrived at the Poison Temple …"
After flying for two days straight, Elder Xu suddenly stood up and pointed forward. Zhang Xuan turned his gaze over and saw a huge sun shining brightly on the boundless ocean, causing him to feel a little dizzy.
Following which, the aerial saint beast turned around, and a massive island appeared before his eyes.
This island was actually shrouded by a concealment formation. If not for someone leading the way, it would have been impossible for him to find it.
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