Chapter 937: A Win Win Situation

On the other side.

With no particular goal in mind, Yi Feng settled down in the Sword Valley.

Every day, he did nothing but chat with Piaomiao Hong and enjoy tea.

"Miss Hong, is there still no news about that sage from the Nine Realms?" Yi Feng couldn't help but ask, feeling anxious.

"Sir, no one can say for sure when the sage will truly awaken," Piaomiao Hong replied apologetically. "According to records, the time between the sage first causing changes in the world and their true awakening varies. While most cases take anywhere from a few months to a few years, there are also instances where it takes over a century."

"This is something no one can control; we can only wait passively. However, rest assured, sir, the Sword Valley has outposts in the Nine Realms. Any news will be relayed back immediately, and I will inform you as soon as possible."

"Alright," Yi Feng sighed helplessly. It was all because of this damn turtle shell on his back.

If it weren't for this turtle shell, at least one of the death plans Piaomiao Hong had devised for him might have worked.

"Tehehe~"

Seeing Yi Feng's troubled expression, Piaomiao Hong covered her mouth and giggled. Normally poised and elegant, she now looked rather adorable.

"Sir, although the previous death plans didn't work, I've been continuing to think of new ideas these past few days," Piaomiao Hong said mysteriously.

"Oh?"

Yi Feng couldn't help but stand up. "Judging by your expression, have you come up with something?"

"Indeed," Piaomiao Hong nodded with a smile.

"Quick, tell me. What's the plan?" Yi Feng asked eagerly.

"Sir, think about it. You currently possess the Courage Armor, which makes you impervious to external forces below the level of a sage. But what about from within?" Piaomiao Hong said thoughtfully.

"You mean... destroying myself from the inside?" Yi Feng raised an eyebrow, sensing a glimmer of hope.

"Exactly," Piaomiao Hong nodded. "For example, have you ever considered poison?"

"Poison? That might not work. I've tried poison before, and it had no effect," Yi Feng frowned.

"Sir, the poison you're referring to is ordinary poison. What I'm talking about is the most potent poison in the world," Piaomiao Hong explained.

"The most potent poison?" Yi Feng sighed. "But where would I even find such a thing?"

"There is a way," Piaomiao Hong said, her little fangs showing as her face lit up with excitement. "As you know, the Cloud Star has been affected by the Black Domain, leaving less than one-tenth of the land habitable for humans."

"Of course, compared to the Black Domain itself, the greatest threat to humanity comes from the hidden demons within it."

"Although those powerful demons haven't appeared yet, everyone knows it's only the calm before the storm. Once they attack humanity, it will inevitably lead to a fierce battle."

"I know all that, but what does it have to do with me taking poison?" Yi Feng asked, confused.

"Sir, don't rush. Let me explain," Piaomiao Hong patiently continued. "To prepare for the future demon invasion, the Cloud Star established the Heavenly Alliance."

"The Heavenly Alliance isn't controlled by any individual or family. It's composed of elites from all fields across the Cloud Star. In short, it's filled with experts, including many sages, making it the most unshakable force on the Cloud Star. They also oversee the entire order of the Cloud Star."

"To prepare for the future demon invasion, the Heavenly Alliance has been making various preparations."

"Although the Heavenly Domain, due to its geographical location, doesn't see much activity from the Heavenly Alliance, there is an important place there."

"The Heavenly Poison Island!"

"Heavenly Poison Island?" Yi Feng's eyes lit up.

Finally, they were getting to the point. He looked at Piaomiao Hong, eagerly waiting for her to continue.

Piaomiao Hong took a sip of tea and then went on, "The islands in the Heavenly Domain often change hands, but no one dares to lay claim to the Heavenly Poison Island. Even the top force in the Heavenly Domain, the Heaven and Earth Island, has to treat it with respect."

"This is because, firstly, the Heavenly Poison Island belongs to the Heavenly Alliance. Secondly, the island is home to the most skilled poison masters in the entire Cloud Star. They spend their days researching poisons to combat powerful demons, all for the sake of humanity. Therefore, even the most wicked individuals wouldn't dare to have any ill intentions toward the island."

Yi Feng suddenly understood.

So, the Heavenly Poison Island was a secret base for the Heavenly Alliance to develop poisons to fight demons!

If that was the case, then there must indeed be some extremely potent poisons there.

Yi Feng's heart began to stir. "So, how do I get to the Heavenly Poison Island, or how do I obtain their poison?"

"Sir, getting to the Heavenly Poison Island is actually quite simple," Piaomiao Hong said with a smile. "As the poison masters on the island continue their efforts, the potency of the poisons they develop has been increasing."

"However, they've now hit a bottleneck."

Before Yi Feng could ask, Piaomiao Hong continued, "In the past, they could use captured demons for experiments. But as the poisons became more potent, the strength of these demons was no longer sufficient, and they couldn't capture stronger ones."

"Without powerful enough test subjects, they naturally couldn't develop more effective poisons."

"Therefore, to create stronger poisons, they need powerful individuals to serve as test subjects."

"Originally, using live humans for experiments would be considered against the natural order and thus forbidden. But for the sake of humanity and to better prepare for the future demon invasion, the Heavenly Poison Island had no choice but to call upon righteous cultivators from across the Heavenly Domain to volunteer as poison testers."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Feng was instantly thrilled.

"So, as long as I'm willing, I can go to the Heavenly Poison Island at any time?"

"Not only that, but if one poison doesn't kill me, they'll provide stronger ones until they find one that does?" Yi Feng asked excitedly.

"That's correct," Piaomiao Hong smiled. "Sir, if you go to the Heavenly Poison Island, you'll be highly sought after."

"Although many righteous cultivators have volunteered, most of them don't meet the Heavenly Poison Island's requirements. The stronger the individual, the more helpful they are to the island."

"With your level of strength, if you volunteer, they definitely won't turn you down."

"Good, good, good."

Three "goods" in a row were enough to express Yi Feng's excitement.

Not only would this fulfill his desire to die, but it would also benefit humanity and leave him with a good reputation. It was truly a win-win situation!