"Senior Brother Tian Rui, may I examine the poison within your body? That way, if we happen to encounter it, I'll be better prepared." Li Xuan pondered for a moment before asking Jian Tian Rui.
After all, it was not permissible to examine the body of a spiritual master, especially one of such advanced cultivation, without permission.
"Since Junior Brother Li Xuan is willing to help me deal with Gongsun Li, this small matter is of no consequence. Please, Junior Brother Li Xuan."
Jian Tian Rui seemed to express some concern, saying, "However, Junior Brother Li Xuan, please be cautious. Although this Thousand-Year Toad Poison has been suppressed by Senior Brother, you must not touch it with your divine sense. Otherwise, if the Thousand-Year Toad Poison contaminates the soul, it will be extremely detrimental to it."
Upon hearing this, Li Xuan's expression also grew serious. With a thought, he slowly closed his eyes. A strand of divine sense instantly emanated from within him, quickly enveloping Jian Tian Rui. As he sensed, Li Xuan's forehead furrowed slightly.
"Junior Brother Li Xuan's divine sense is truly powerful." Observing Li Xuan's examination, Yue Mingchi and the others also sensed it and began to examine as well.
When Yue Mingchi and the other Holy Sons discovered Li Xuan's divine sense coursing through Jian Tian Rui's body as if it were an unrestricted realm, they all showed expressions of disbelief. Even they could not achieve such a feat.
After all, within the body of a spiritual master, even if they ceased their resistance, there would still be some instinctive rejection. Yet, Li Xuan managed to accomplish this.
The only explanation was that Li Xuan's soul had become so powerful that they were far from being able to match it. As a result, Jian Tian Rui's instincts were unable to offer immediate resistance. However, Li Xuan's formidable soul also brought them a great sense of relief.
At the very least, the stronger Li Xuan appeared now, the more assured they would be in dealing with Gongsun Li when the Level Eight ruins opened.
At this moment, everyone had a clearer understanding of how Li Xuan managed to pass the ninth level of the Divine Soul Tower.
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. A trace of haziness flickered within them. Then, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, and he fell into a deep contemplation.
Seeing this, Yue Mingchi and the others exchanged confused glances. However, none of them interrupted Li Xuan's thoughts, and they all held their breath, waiting.
"Senior Brother Tian Rui, I can cure the Thousand-Year Toad Poison within your body!" After a few minutes of waiting, Li Xuan's eyes sharpened, and he looked at Jian Tian Rui, stating, "I can cure it!"
Everyone present was greatly astonished.
Considering that Yue Mingchi, with his strength, could not resolve the Thousand-Year Toad Poison in Jian Tian Rui's body, and now Li Xuan claimed he could after a brief examination. If Li Xuan had not previously displayed such extraordinary strength, they would have burst into laughter.
"This... Junior Brother Li Xuan, this Thousand-Year Toad Poison is no ordinary toxin. Are you certain?" Yue Mingchi looked at Jian Tian Rui, then at Li Xuan, and asked after a moment of contemplation.
Although Yue Mingchi had some doubts about Li Xuan's words, if Jian Tian Rui's Thousand-Year Toad Poison could be resolved, then Xuan Sect would have the strongest team to compete in the upcoming Level Eight ruins!
Li Xuan nodded and glanced around before speaking in a low voice, "This Thousand-Year Toad Poison is indeed quite troublesome. When I was examining it earlier, my divine sense accidentally came into contact with a trace of it."
"As Senior Brother Tian Rui said, once this poison contaminates the soul, it becomes like a persistent maggot, difficult to eradicate. However, for some reason, that trace of Thousand-Year Toad Poison within my soul was absorbed."
"Absorbed by you?!" Yue Mingchi and the others' eyes widened in unison.
Such a potent toxin, in front of the most vulnerable soul, was actually absorbed by Li Xuan. If this news were to spread, Gongsun Li would likely be the first to laugh.
However, Yue Mingchi and the others knew that Li Xuan would never joke about such a matter. Moreover, seeing the confusion in Li Xuan's eyes, it seemed he himself did not fully understand.
"It was indeed absorbed by my body. I didn't even feel a trace of it. However, I did circulate some spiritual energy just now, and there were no signs of stagnation. It seems the Thousand-Year Toad Poison has no effect on me," Li Xuan nodded and said.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yaojin's face lit up with joy, saying, "If that's the case, then if Junior Brother Li Xuan absorbs the Thousand-Year Toad Poison from Senior Brother Tian Rui's body, it will resolve Senior Brother Tian Rui's poisoning. This way, we will have one more person to deal with the people from Sheng Sect."
"I doubt Wu Pengfei would have imagined that we could resolve Senior Brother Tian Rui's Thousand-Year Toad Poison."
"Junior Brother Li Xuan only came into contact with a trace, not the entirety of the Thousand-Year Toad Poison. Perhaps Junior Brother Li Xuan's soul is very strong, so he was unharmed by that trace of poison. If he were to absorb more, it might still cause harm. Therefore, I do not agree with this approach."
Yue Mingchi, however, frowned and shook his head, saying.
"What Senior Brother said is absolutely right. We all felt Junior Brother Li Xuan's powerful divine sense earlier. Furthermore, Junior Brother Li Xuan's ability to engrave ać„ç on the ninth level of the Divine Soul Tower is sufficient proof of his soul power."
Zhou Wenlun paused and continued, "However, the Thousand-Year Toad Poison is not a trifling matter. If Senior Brother Tian Rui does not recover and instead burdens Junior Brother Li Xuan, then Xuan Sect might lose a key participant in the struggle for the Level Eight ruins."
With Yue Mingchi and Zhou Wenlun speaking, Fu Yaojin and Xie Yushan also fell silent.
As Zhou Wenlun had said, even though Jian Tian Rui was poisoned by the Thousand-Year Toad Poison, Li Xuan could still stall Gongsun Li to some extent.
If Li Xuan could not resolve Jian Tian Rui's Thousand-Year Toad Poison, Xuan Sect would lose a crucial step in the confrontation with Sheng Sect in terms of the number of Holy Sons.
One wrong move could lead to a complete defeat.
"Junior Brother Li Xuan, I know you mean well. However, Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother are correct. At this juncture, we cannot afford to try things casually. Let's wait until we get out and find Uncle-Master Yuan Bai to resolve it."
Seeing Li Xuan still frowning in thought, Jian Tian Rui immediately spoke to comfort him.
As everyone's gaze fell upon Li Xuan, his expression became resolute.
Then, Li Xuan looked at Yue Mingchi and the others and said, "Senior Brother Mingchi, could you allow me to try absorbing it tentatively? If I feel any discomfort, I am confident I can stop immediately."
"This..." Zhou Wenlun and the others hesitated. However, seeing the determined look in Li Xuan's eyes, they did not know how to decide. They all looked to Yue Mingchi for the final decision.
Yue Mingchi let out a wry smile, then after a moment of deliberation, he looked at Li Xuan and said, "Since Junior Brother Li Xuan is insistent, I cannot stop you. Let's try as Junior Brother Li Xuan suggests. However, if you feel even the slightest discomfort, you must stop immediately."
"Alright!" Li Xuan smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
After making some preparations, Yue Mingchi waved his hand, and a barrier appeared, clearly to prevent any prying eyes.
"Junior Brother Li Xuan, you can begin."
Li Xuan nodded, then sat cross-legged, signaled to Jian Tian Rui, and slowly closed his eyes.