The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3226 - 3221: Encountering Miasma_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Yang Chen now grasped the full picture.
King Daoguang and Madame Autumn Plum had accepted the Nine Dragons Branch mission right from the outset. Yet, with insufficient members, it remained suspended, and they hadn't set out.
He found himself compelled to inquire, "Should we hold out for additional fellow Daoists, how many others must join? About how much longer would the wait be?"
"We require at least two more to sign on, though the duration remains uncertain. Madame Autumn Plum and Brother Daoguang have lingered here for roughly two years already," Broken River responded.
Madame Autumn Plum spoke softly, "I'm fine with enduring another two years. Brother Daoguang and I still have our chess match unfinished, so a further delay poses no issue. This assignment carries certain risks, and gathering sufficient numbers ensures we're ready for any surprises."
Broken River turned to Yang Chen and merely shook his head in resignation, "What are your thoughts on this, Brother Yang Chen?"
Yang Chen caught the implication—endure another two years of waiting? Such patience and time he simply lacked.
Unlike those ancient behemoths who had endured for eons, he paled in comparison.
After pondering briefly, Yang Chen declared, "Then let's skip waiting for extras. I, Yang Mou, am confident my abilities can compensate for those two slots. If you're agreeable, we ought to proceed without squandering these two years."
At these words, Madame Autumn Plum and King Daoguang shared a look, skepticism clear in their eyes toward Yang Chen's claim. It appeared he was rushing ahead merely to avoid the delay.
Still, with matters progressed this far, they chose not to call him out and instead glanced toward Broken River.
Broken River paused momentarily. Without Yang Chen's life-bound divine artifact present, assessing his true battle prowess proved tricky.
Yet Yang Chen's famed status stood undeniable, so Broken River decided to give it a shot: "I, Brother Gu, hold no reservations."
Madame Autumn Plum and King Daoguang consented with reluctance, "With Brother Gu unopposed, we two follow suit."
Noting the doubtful stares from the group, Yang Chen offered a bitter smile. Their lack of faith was plain to see.
It mattered little; he hadn't anticipated their trust regardless. Fulfilling the mission overshadowed all else.
The quartet assembled, readied themselves briefly, and departed Heavenly Melody Mountain as one.
At Broken River's call, they boarded his mount and headed directly for the Nine Dragons Branch.
The journey unfolded without any barriers or interruptions.
Days flowed by, and after a month, the four hovered in the skies over a realm. This marked the boundary between Heavenly Melody Mountain and the Nine Dragons Branch.
As they neared descent into the realm, Yang Chen abruptly halted, his serene expression shifting to one of grave worry.
Moments later, Broken River, poised to enter, raised a hand: "Madame Autumn Plum, Brother Daoguang, hold back for now."
Hearing this, Madame Autumn Plum and King Daoguang grew curious and pivoted toward Broken River, unsure of his intent.
"What are you getting at, Brother Gu?" they questioned in bewilderment.
Broken River gazed downward and intoned gravely, "All three of you, probe the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi permeating the Nine Dragons World with care."
Initially, Madame Autumn Plum and King Daoguang dismissed it as minor, but following Broken River's cue, they scanned below and slowly detected an oddity.
Yang Chen had sensed the irregularity sooner, prompting his pause. Though unclear on the precise flaw in the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, Broken River appeared to hold some insight.
Fixing his eyes on the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, Broken River murmured, "This Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi reeks of heavy fumes. Even a soul scan feels subtly obstructed. Might our fortune be this dire, stumbling upon the Nine Dragons World's peculiar miasma?"
"Miasma?" Yang Chen prompted, unable to restrain himself, "If it's just regular miasma, it shouldn't impact our cultivation, right?"
"Brother Yang Chen may not be aware, but the Nine Dragons World's miasma sets itself apart from elsewhere. Its Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi is distinct and utterly unlike the outer realms, allowing spiritual plants and treasures here to flourish far quicker than in other places. Still, this potent spirit qi brings drawbacks. At rare, extended intervals, a miasma catastrophe erupts," Broken River elaborated.
Yang Chen pressed, "What makes this miasma catastrophe so unique?"
"Its chief peril strikes at the heaven and earth spiritual treasures. The realm's heavenly materials and earthly treasures demand safeguards against the calamity. Beyond that, experts at our Sky-separating Realm level suffer too. Exposure to this miasma weakens our power, with each inhalation sapping our vitality," Broken River detailed.
Madame Autumn Plum let out a sigh, "Our fortune proves abysmal, crossing paths with this miasma."
"No counter to this miasma exists?" Yang Chen queried.
"Actually, one does. Back at Heavenly Melody Mountain, we possess a remedy known as the 'Poison Concealing Pill.' Consuming it shields against the miasma's poisons. I simply never foresaw our misfortune striking so soon. Whatever shall we do?" Broken River stated.
Madame Autumn Plum furrowed her brow, "Didn't Brother Daoguang delve into the Poison Concealing Pill recently?"
"Indeed I did, yet my alchemy prowess lingers at the God-Level Alchemy Master tier without advancement. Refining it has eluded me entirely," King Daoguang lamented.
Broken River had no choice but to suggest, "Achieving Brother Daoguang's dual mastery in alchemy and cultivation at such heights is no small feat. It looks like I'll have to return alone for the Poison Concealing Pills. The three of you stay put here a few months; I'll return promptly."
Just then, Yang Chen interjected, "Hold on, Brother Gu."
Broken River looked baffled, "What do you intend, Brother Yang Chen?"
Yang Chen assured him, "Ease your concerns, Brother Gu. Regarding the Poison Concealing Pill, I may hold the key."
The trio exchanged puzzled glances at Yang Chen, wondering what prowess allowed him to tackle this dilemma.
Yang Chen directed his attention to the distant King Daoguang and remarked, "Brother Daoguang noted his prior study of the Poison Concealing Pill, so the formula must remain in his possession, correct?"
"Naturally, though possessing merely the formula changes nothing now," King Daoguang replied.
Yang Chen responded calmly, "No need for Brother Daoguang to fret just yet. Might you share the formula with me to attempt a resolution?"