Chapter 938: Testing Poison
At the central teleportation island of the Heavenly Domain.
After listening to Misty Red's account, Yi Feng had rushed here without delay.
Because this was the registration point for the journey to the Heavenly Poison Island.
Originally, he thought that as a secret base of the World Society, the Heavenly Poison Island's outpost on the teleportation island would be quite impressive. However, it turned out to be just an ordinary brick house.
Fortunately, it was located on the main street.
From a distance, he could see an old man in a cloth robe sitting cross-legged in front of the door, with a young boy standing beside him.
Although the main street was bustling with cultivators coming and going, most people only glanced at the Heavenly Poison Island registration point a couple of times and did not stop.
Firstly, in this world of deceit and treachery, survival itself is difficult, and becoming a powerful cultivator is even harder. Few are willing to give up their lives for the so-called greater good of humanity.
Secondly, the conditions for registering at the Heavenly Poison Island are extremely stringent, with the minimum cultivation requirement being the Dao Realm. Of course, those below the Dao Realm are of little significance to the Heavenly Poison Island, as the World Society's experts can easily capture demons of that level from the demon realm.
As a result, even if someone registers, most do not meet the requirements.
And those Dao Realm experts who do meet the requirements, having reached such a level, value their lives even more.
Of course, if someone truly meets the conditions, the rewards are extremely generous. Essentially, the Heavenly Poison Island, under the name of the World Society, will fulfill any reasonable request.
Yet, even so, finding a suitable candidate remains a daunting task.
At this moment, the old man in the cloth robe opened his eyes, glanced at the sky, and shook his head despondently.
He had been here for three months.
Not a single person truly capable of being taken to the Heavenly Poison Island had come forward. He was about to instruct the boy behind him to close the door and go inside when, in the afterglow of the sunset, a shadow suddenly appeared in front of him.
He looked up and saw a young man in a white robe.
Gentle and refined, with an air of grace.
"You..."
The old man looked at the young man before him, unsure if he was here to register.
Although they had managed to recruit some people over the past two years, most of them were in poor condition.
Some were severely injured and on the brink of death, while others had lost all hope in life due to some trauma.
But this young man before him, in such good condition and with a hint of excitement in his eyes, did not seem like someone seeking death.
"I'm here to register."
Yi Feng quickly interrupted the old man's thoughts.
The old man raised an eyebrow, looking at the young man with disbelief.
The commotion also caught the attention of the passing cultivators nearby.
Who in the Heavenly Domain didn't know about the Heavenly Poison Island's recruitment point?
Seeing someone registering, they quickly gathered around.
"Look, someone's registering for the Heavenly Poison Island."
"Yes, and it's a young man."
"I wonder what he's been through to want to go to his death."
"But whatever the reason, anyone who dares to come here and register is a true hero."
"Well said!"
For a moment, many admiring gazes fell upon Yi Feng.
The old man scrutinized the young man before him, still finding it hard to believe that he was here to register.
So, he tentatively asked, "Are you on the brink of death?"
Yi Feng shook his head.
The old man nodded, as it didn't seem like it, and then asked, "Do you have a deep-seated grudge and want the World Society to help you seek revenge?"
Yi Feng shook his head again.
The old man frowned and asked, "Then have you suffered some trauma and find life meaningless?"
Yi Feng shook his head once more.
None of the above?
The old man was instantly puzzled.
His sharp eyes examined Yi Feng, and he directly asked, "Then why are you here to register?"
"Of course, to test poison for your Heavenly Poison Island," Yi Feng replied.
The old man was taken aback, his face darkening as he said, "What I mean is, you're unharmed and without any inner demons. Why would you be willing to test poison for the Heavenly Poison Island? Don't you know that once you register, you won't be coming back?"
"Of course, I know that once I register, I won't be coming back."
"But why must I be on the brink of death or suffering to register?"
"Can't I simply register because I want to test poison?"
"Isn't the poison you're developing meant to defend against future demon invasions? Can't I do this for the greater good, for the future of humanity?"
"Why must you think so poorly of people?"
Yi Feng retorted, rolling his eyes.
His words left the old man stunned and blushing with embarrassment.
After a while.
The seated old man quickly stood up and bowed respectfully to Yi Feng.
"Thank you, young master, for teaching this old man a lesson."
"My perspective was too narrow, and I apologize to you, young master."
Yi Feng's words also sparked a heated discussion among the onlookers.
"What a noble cause, for the greater good, for the future of humanity."
"This person is truly a role model for all of us!"
"Yes, I also thought this hero was on the brink of death or had suffered some misfortune. This hero has taught me a lesson; my perspective was too narrow."
"Ah, I feel the same. After all, it's natural to assume that those who go to the Heavenly Poison Island have suffered some tragedy."
Everyone was deeply moved and gave Yi Feng a thumbs-up.
The old man, now sweating with embarrassment, became extremely courteous toward Yi Feng.
"Young master, forgive my bluntness."
The old man clasped his hands and said, "Although our Heavenly Poison Island is in desperate need of people to test poison, your statement about doing it for the greater good and the future of humanity makes us hesitant to let you register."
"If we were to let you go to the island and you died there, how could we explain that to the world?"
"So, young master, please reconsider. With your character, you are destined for great achievements and will shine brightly in the Starry Sky. Even if demons invade in the future, your valuable life will surely contribute greatly to humanity. To have you test poison would be a waste of your talent."
"The old man is right."
"Such a person should not be wasted on testing poison."
"Indeed, with this young master's character, his future achievements are limitless. He should not make such a sacrifice."
"So, hero, we have seen your noble character. Please, go back."
"Yes, please go back."
"With your character, going to test poison is not worth it."
The old man's words were met with unanimous agreement from the crowd.
Yi Feng's face instantly darkened.
Damn it all.
I just didn't want to reveal my secrets, so I made up that excuse.
But these people are worried that my death would be a waste of talent?
Are they trying to kill me?
He immediately put on a stern expression and declared with righteous indignation.
"What do you mean by wasting talent?"
"And who said that testing poison is not worth it?"
"The Dark Domain is approaching, demons are invading, and human territory is shrinking. The entire human race is in peril."
"We, the determined individuals, have established the World Society and created the Heavenly Poison Island. Countless poison masters from the Starry Sky gather on the island, silently researching and contributing, hidden from fame, preparing for the future of humanity."
"Now, they are facing difficulties and bottlenecks. We, the determined individuals, should respond."
"And I, Yi Feng, am just an ordinary cultivator, one among millions of humans. My death is insignificant."
"Moreover, death can be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai. If my death can bring stability to the future of humanity, how can it be said to be not worth it?"
"So, today, whether I register or not, I will register!"