Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1222 - 562: Surviving the Calamity and Obtaining a First-Grade Opportunity

"Eliminate him."

The nearby Demon Cave Cloud Crane gave an immediate, loud command. It understood that now was not the time to ponder how this human cultivator had stealthily entered the Demon Cave. Since this cultivator had dared to come, he must have been fully prepared, potentially with more human Integration cultivators hidden nearby. Wasting more time would be suicidal, thus a swift, decisive strike was necessary, with explanations to follow later.

"Perish."

"You intruded into the Demon Cave? Then you shall remain as fertilizer," the Nine Nether Poison Toad exclaimed. It, too, realized that investigating the 'why' was secondary to the immediate need to slay this human Integration Cultivator for the paramount safety of the Demon Cave. Anyone daring to set foot within must perish.

Instantly, it revealed its true form: a colossal toad, ten thousand feet tall, its dark green skin secreting a viscous toxic liquid that carved deep pits upon contact with the ground. Nine swollen poisonous nodules on its back throbbed, each housing enough Nine Nether Poison Water to corrode even Immortal Bones.

In the next second, its massive maw gaped open, unleashing a torrent of grayish-black miasma. This noxious cloud rapidly expanded, forming a dense, all-encompassing fog that enveloped an area of ten thousand miles—its Lifebound Domain, the "Nine Nether Poison Miasma."

"Hmm?" Jiang Fan raised an eyebrow. The moment the opponent’s Integration Domain unfurled, he felt the surrounding Spiritual Power become sluggish, as if mired in thick quicksand. The poisonous miasma wasn't mere mist but condensed from tens of thousands of years of the Nine Nether Poison Toad's cultivation of Nine Nether Poison Qi. Each particle bore soul-eroding, bone-melting toxins.

Merely a single breath caused his throat to burn fiercely, chills racing through his meridians, freezing the flow of Spiritual Power. His skin showed visible dark blue patches, even signs of erosion. However, he soon noticed the Soaring Snake bloodline within him stirring, manifesting numerous Soaring Snakes that began devouring the toxins, converting them into strength for his bloodline. This was undoubtedly one of the Soaring Snake Bloodline Divine Techniques—the ability to consume all manner of toxins and assimilate them. The Nine Nether Poison Toad's toxins were indeed fearsome, capable of overwhelming ordinary Integration Cultivators, but for Jiang Fan, possessing the Soaring Snake bloodline, they were trivial. In fact, these toxins served as a potent tonic, fortifying his bloodline divine techniques.

"You exhibit no fear towards my toxins?" the Nine Nether Poison Toad queried, its eyes glinting coldly. It was slightly taken aback that this human cultivator was unaffected. "Indeed, daring to infiltrate the Demon Cave suggests prior knowledge. You likely prepared some anti-poison treasures."

"But do you believe those preparations guarantee your survival?" the Nine Nether Poison Toad continued, its surprise giving way to a calculated thought. It reasoned that the opponent must have come prepared, making the lack of reaction unsurprising, even logical. Yet, its arsenal wasn't limited to just this.

The next second, the nine poisonous nodules on its back quivered in unison. The Nine Nether Poison Toad tilted its head back, emitting a deafening croak that was not merely a sound, but infused with Divine Soul Shock—its "Toad Croak Soul Shake." Within the domain, the miasma surged with layered sound waves, amplified by the toad's croak, poised to obliterate everything in its path.

But Jiang Fan reacted instantly, activating a Lifebound Talisman: the Heavenless Umbrella Talisman. Above his head, an Immortal Umbrella materialized, forming an impenetrable barrier. Terrifying sound waves crashed against the Heavenless Umbrella, creating visible ripples. Furthermore, innumerable chaotic poison qis attempted to breach the umbrella and assault his soul. Yet, shielded by the Heavenless Umbrella Talisman, he remained completely unharmed.

"Intriguing," Jiang Fan mused, his eyes narrowing. He could sense the formidable power of the Nine Nether Poison Toad, recognizing it as far beyond the capabilities of ordinary Integration cultivators. The opponent had mastered numerous Heaven and Earth Dao Rhythms and could unleash tens of times its normal battle power within its own domain. Facing the Nine Nether Poison Toad, ordinary Integration cultivators would likely perish instantaneously. It was no wonder the Cloud Crane Demon Cave had stationed such a powerful being here. Perhaps it was this fearsome strength that fueled its absolute confidence.

"You possess some skill, but your end is nigh."

"Die now."

The Nine Nether Poison Toad let out a furious roar, offering Jiang Fan no chance to catch his breath. Its belly swelled up, and then, all nine of its poisonous growths burst open. Nine drops of dark Nine Nether Poison Water shot into the sky, morphing into nine formidable poison dragons within its territory. These dragons lunged ferociously at Jiang Fan.

Wherever these poison dragons went, the very fabric of space warped and twisted into dark voids, even consuming the light itself.

Yet, it was precisely at this critical juncture that Jiang Fan unleashed his counter-attack.

He brought forth a Sub-Immortal Artifact he possessed—the Immortal Slaying Flying Saber. Had the circumstances been different, he might have relished a spar with this demon at the Body Integration Realm, eager to test its might and gain familiarity with Integration Realm power.

However, this situation demanded haste; his objective was the destruction of the Cloud Crane Demon Cave. Any slight delay caused by this adversary could result in numerous Combined Demons being rapidly redeployed to this location.

Therefore, defeating the Nine Nether Poison Toad with utmost speed became his primary necessity.