Chapter 0010: Within the book, there are houses of gold

Qin Haoxuan lazily opened his eyes after sleeping from sunrise to sunset, only to see Elder Chu giving a lecture. He suddenly realized with a slap to his forehead that something was amiss; today was the first day of the initial training!

As he hesitated whether to walk over and pick that golden plant, suddenly, not far away, the immortal sorcerer unleashed a marvelous purple spell in mid-air, accompanied by a deafening roar reminiscent of a thousand galloping horses, directly aimed at Qin Haoxuan's forehead. Terrified, Qin Haoxuan felt as if his soul had left his body, believing that this demon intended to kill him. However, under the pressure of the Absolute Immortal Poison Valley, Qin Haoxuan's reaction was sluggish; he could not evade in time and could only watch helplessly as the spell penetrated his forehead

There is such a miraculous method of attack; just a simple introduction reveals its extraordinary nature. Qin Haoxuan was immediately excited, but the subsequent explanation doused his enthusiasm like a bucket of cold water, as it stated that mental attacks could only be cultivated by those who have reached the Immortal Infant Dao Fruit realm.

On the second day, Qin Haoxuan dragged his weary body, sporting large dark circles under his eyes, to the classroom. As it was the first day of formal training, the first half hour of the morning was still dedicated to breathing exercises to absorb spiritual energy. Several new disciples were also drawing in spiritual energy to break through their celestial seeds. As one of the few disciples who had already broken through their celestial seeds, Qin Haoxuan was expected to practice the technique of drawing in energy to nourish his celestial root, forcing it to sprout as soon as possible

If others were to roar in the classroom to maintain order against those dozing off during class, they would have long been expelled by Elder Chu. However, this individual is of the Supreme Purple Seed, which makes a difference. Elder Chu's expression changed several times before he finally calmed down and chose not to pay any further attention to Qin Haoxuan. After all, it is still necessary to give face to the disciples of the Purple Seed.

Qin Haoxuan watched the owner of that body with vigilance, remaining motionless, his eyes flickering with doubt

A handout caught Qin Haoxuan's attention, recording a term he had never heard before—spiritual impact

As he grew tired of looking at the handouts, he inadvertently caught sight of those few flowers and plants, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat, his eyes widened in excitement, fixating intently on one of them

Not far away, there are several stone mountains rising hundreds of meters high, one of which has been blasted away more than half, standing in a deformed and bizarre manner. Another mountain has been penetrated at its waist, revealing a huge opening with a diameter of thirty meters, through which the dark gray sky on the other side of the mountain can be seen

What caused Elder Chu to be so exasperated was that Qin Haoxuan initially just yawned, and before long, he actually lay down on the table and fell asleep, soon producing a continuous sound of snoring

In the stillness of the deep night, Qin Haoxuan possessed a small snake and made his way to the Valley of Absolute Immortal Poison

Although Xu Yu, who was gentle and weak, reprimanded them, they felt unhappy inside, yet no one dared to show it. Joking around and offending a disciple of the purple rank with limitless potential was not a trivial matter

Qin Haoxuan smiled; girls generally enjoy writing and drawing, and Xu Yu was no exception. She did not think much of it and continued to read the lecture notes.

At this moment, Qin Haoxuan returned to the Valley of Absolute Immortal Poison, attempting to take a few steps. He realized that with each step he took, the pressure on him increased significantly. He estimated that with his current abilities, he could at most reach the golden plant nearby. The Valley of Absolute Immortal Poison was rife with deadly toxins, and he was uncertain whether this golden plant was an immortal herb or a poisonous one. What if he mistakenly consumed the poisonous plant and died? Yet, what if it turned out to be an immortal herb? Wouldn't he be missing out on a rare opportunity?

Just when Qin Haoxuan thought he was undoubtedly doomed, he discovered that many mysterious and inexplicable characters had appeared in his mind, as if they had been forcibly engraved in his memory. Yet he found himself unharmed, and he suddenly understood that this old demon was all show and no substance; as long as he did not approach him, he had no ability to harm him

Until the formal class began, Elder Chu stood on the podium of the dormitory, starting to explain many fundamental concepts of cultivation. Qin Haoxuan struggled to keep his head up while listening, but his eyelids felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and he yawned repeatedly, drawing the attention of those around him and causing Elder Chu to feel displeased, which immediately diminished his impression of Qin Haoxuan

Spiritual impact is an attack method derived from the cultivation of the soul, which begins once one's strength reaches a certain level. It can cause opponents to instantly lose their ability to act, can be used to create illusions through spiritual awareness, and can even lead to the opponent's soul being scattered. The stronger the spirit, the deeper the strength, the more powerful the spiritual attack.

Zhang Kuang also noticed Li Jing. The gazes of these two supreme purple seed disciples met briefly, and each saw a fierce determination in the other's eyes, neither willing to back down.

This is still the first person he has encountered in his decades-long career as an enlightening master, who began snoring and sleeping on the very first day of training. If it were a genius of the purple variety like Li Jing, Zhang Kuang, or Xu Yu, it would be understandable, but why should someone of the colorless weak variety sleep in class?

A decayed wood cannot be carved; Li Jing's gaze similarly swept over Qin Haoxuan, but did not linger for long, ultimately settling on Zhang Kuang. Qin Haoxuan was not worth his time to pay attention to, yet he had to focus on Zhang Kuang. The future leader of the Taichu Sect would undoubtedly be succeeded by one of the three supreme purple seeds, and apart from the woman Xu Yu, Zhang Kuang was his greatest competitor.

Considering that he still has classes during the day, Qin Haoxuan, who is uncertain, temporarily decides to exit the Absolute Immortal Poison Valley

This golden plant stands only three to four inches tall, entirely golden in color, resembling a lotus flower. It has just one golden leaf atop its straight stem, as if it could be blown over by a gust of wind. Although it exudes a strong aura of spirituality, Qin Haoxuan does not dare to take a bite; what if it turns out to be a deadly poison that could kill him

Only Xu Yu, who was timid and had a flushed face, appeared angry and scolded, "What are you laughing at, what are you laughing at!"

"Oh, a living creature!" Just as Qin Haoxuan was looking around, a voice suddenly came from the left front.

"Waste." These two words floated through Zhang Kuang's mind. If it were said that Qin Haoxuan was diligent and ambitious, he would still have some concerns. However, the current Qin Haoxuan was no longer worthy of his worry. He only needed to achieve a minor success in his spiritual techniques, and he could make him disappear from the world by finding a corner.

In the Valley of the Absolute Immortal's Poison, dark clouds loom, and lightning occasionally flashes across the horizon, striking the blackened land that has long been permeated by toxic gas, rendering it dry and hard. Looking around, the desolation is chilling, with remnants of broken walls scattered everywhere. Numerous shattered magical artifacts lie strewn across the ground, their surfaces rusted after thousands of years of display in the Valley of the Absolute Immortal's Poison, exuding a menacing aura that penetrates to the marrow.

Qin Haoxuan raised his head and saw the entrance of the Absolute Immortal Poison Valley shrouded in rolling black mist. For dozens of miles around, there was not a soul in sight, not a blade of grass grew, and there were no flying birds or roaming beasts.

The realm of the Immortal Infant Dao Fruit is at the level of the sect's ancestors. It seems that in the future, I must listen more attentively. If it weren't for Xu Yu's detailed notes, I would have been completely unaware. With this thought, he cast a grateful glance at Xu Yu

At the same time, I sighed for Qin Haoxuan. If he did not indulge in self-destruction, with his determination, if he were to encounter any fortuitous events, his future achievements would not be low. However, it seems that he is destined to remain a servant disciple for a lifetime.

Elder Chu coughed heavily, hoping to awaken Qin Haoxuan, but to no effect. With a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice, he said: "Today, I will talk to you about the Six Arts of Cultivation. The Six Arts of Cultivation are [Law, Alchemy, Tools, Talismans, Arrays, and Control]. 'Law' refers to spiritual laws and techniques; 'Alchemy' refers to the art of refining elixirs and miraculous medicines; 'Tools' refers to the art of crafting various magical instruments; 'Talismans' refers to the art of creating various spiritual talismans; 'Arrays' refers to the art of arranging formations; and 'Control' is divided into two types: one is the method of wielding magical instruments, and the other is taming and training beasts."

After all, he is a disciple of the Supreme Purple Seed. The others, after being reprimanded by Xu Yu, quickly fell silent. They found it hard to imagine that someone as gentle as Xu Yu would stand up for Qin Haoxuan to such an extent, and while they were astonished, they also felt a tinge of envy and jealousy.

Seeing the master in such a feeble state, it is evident that he is on the verge of death, with only a breath left to cling to life. Qin Haoxuan also noticed that, several dozen meters away from that person, there was a small plant shimmering with golden light, exuding an extremely pure spiritual energy. With the keen perception of a small snake, it was immediately clear that this was no ordinary item.

However, during half an hour of breathing exercises, Qin Haoxuan continued to practice the Qi Drawing Technique, but his progress was relatively slow. Zhang Kuang and others absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as if they were whales swallowing water, while Qin Haoxuan's Qi Drawing Technique was intermittent, with his intake amount not even reaching one percent of that of Zhang Kuang and the others. Furthermore, due to the aftereffects of possessing the small snake last night, he actually fell asleep while meditating with his eyes closed

The little snake moved swiftly, circling around Huangdi Peak in the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, crossing over ten or so mountains, and arriving at the entrance of the ominous and sinister Juexian Poison Valley, which exuded a malevolent aura.

Little snake, little snake, though you are not large, your abilities are quite remarkable. To be able to enter here without being poisoned is indeed a sign of great spirit. The body’s master said: I have already exhausted my energy and have no hope of leaving the Poison Valley of Absolute Immortals. To prevent my skills from being lost, why not pass on my unique teachings to you?

He gazed intently, and saw a large and hideous figure leaning against a withered tree about one hundred meters away. The color of its skin was very similar to the base color of the Deadly Poison Valley, and at first glance, one might mistake it for a part of the enormous dead tree

I, the Undying Sorcerer, have roamed the world for thousands of years, never deceiving anyone. When I say I will pass on my ultimate skills, I will indeed pass on my ultimate skills. Did you not come here in search of treasures? My ultimate skills are among the top techniques in the realm of cultivation; are you not tempted?" The body of the master seemed to show some anger, and the once exhausted body suddenly emanated a terrifying aura, as if Qin Haoxuan did not comply, the Undying Sorcerer would immediately leap up and crush him. This frightened Qin Haoxuan, causing him to retreat repeatedly. However, after a long wait, the Undying Sorcerer did not leap up to crush him.

Approaching the entrance of the Absolute Immortal Poison Valley, an immense pressure enveloped me, as if a colossal stone were pressing down upon me, making each step arduous. With every advance, the pressure intensified significantly.

Xu Yu annotated under that picture: A single golden lotus, entirely golden in color, grows in the most extreme and toxic environments. It produces one leaf every one hundred years, with a maximum of nine leaves, hence it is also known as the nine-leaf golden lotus. The nine leaves signify its mature stage, during which its medicinal properties are at their peak and most comprehensive, making it an exceptional material for alchemy. However, even a single golden lotus is sufficient to refine high-grade elixirs such as the Void Returning Pill and the Transformation Pill.

Under the menacing gaze of the immortal witch demon, Qin Haoxuan, bearing the pressure of the Absolute Immortal Poison Valley, took over ten minutes to cover a distance of just over 100 meters to reach the golden plant. If it were not for the robust physique of the little snake, the accumulated pressure with each step alone would have been enough to crush an ordinary person to pieces.

Opening Xu Yu's notebook, a faint fragrance wafts out, and the elegant and neat calligraphy clearly records the key points of the lecture notes. In the following pages, there are also drawings of various flowers and plants

Seeing the little snake, which had not yet undergone training, display such prowess, the immortal witch not far away had a glint of brilliance in his eyes, seemingly quite satisfied with the successor he had chosen. Qin Haoxuan was unaware of what schemes he was plotting, but since he could not harm him, he chose to ignore him.

In the study hall, the two hundred new disciples were all attentively listening to the lecture, diligently taking notes. Apart from the sound of Elder Chu's teaching, it could be said that there was complete silence. The not-so-loud snoring of Qin Haoxuan seemed particularly jarring, immediately attracting a wave of surprised and disdainful glances.

Just as Qin Haoxuan was feeling frustrated for missing a day's classes, Xu Yu next to him handed over her notebook.

This is my unique and unparalleled skill, the Heart of Dao's Demonic Cultivation Technique. This method, when cultivated to a profound level, is extremely powerful. The toxic gas in this valley is too dense for any living being to enter. In order to prevent it from being lost to time, I will now impart it to you

Recalling his current situation, even if the poisonous gas in the Valley of the Immortal Poison is heavy, Qin Haoxuan can only take a gamble, betting that the little snake is immune to all poisons. Gritting his teeth, he plunged in.

At once, the hall fell silent

Xu Yu nudged Qin Haoxuan with her elbow, but the slumbering Qin Haoxuan remained completely unaware, his snoring continuing unabated, which elicited laughter from the entire room

If it is said that Elder Chu still held some goodwill towards Qin Haoxuan yesterday, believing that although his aptitude was poor, his determination in the Dao was strong and worthy of cultivation, then Qin Haoxuan's performance today has completely overturned the impression he left in Elder Chu's mind

These remnants, far beyond the capabilities of human strength, are they the marks left after the battle between immortals and demons in those years? Qin Haoxuan was deeply shocked.