Chapter 894: Another Heavenly Poison Pearl (Part 2)

"Ah—" Yun Che's sudden halt made Su Ling'er, who was enjoying the gentle breeze, cry out in surprise. She quickly asked, "Brother Yun Che, what's wrong?"

"Master..." Yun Che murmured in a daze, then suddenly turned around. He was about to rush forward recklessly, but just as his profound energy gathered, his reason forcefully suppressed it.

The "Yun Gu" Duan Heisha had just called out was his Master's name!

It was the name of the "Medical Saint," known and respected by everyone on the Azure Cloud Continent!

He hadn't imagined that while he was just thinking about his Master, debating whether to seek him out, to merely catch a glimpse from afar, or to approach him and exchange a few simple words... he would suddenly hear his Master's name, completely catching him off guard.

Even more, he never expected that the Heaven Smiting Sect, Seven Star Divine Palace, and Flying Immortal Sword Sect would mobilize together, with their three supreme leaders personally present—a grand display rarely seen on the Azure Cloud Continent in a century—and that it would be for his Master and...

The Sky Poison Pearl...

The Sky Poison Pearl!!??

"Master? Did you say Master?" Su Ling'er also tightly gripped Yun Che's arm in excitement. "Is it true? Where is he? Where is Master?"

Yun Che held unparalleled reverence for Yun Gu. Although he had always called him "Master," in his previous life on the Azure Cloud Continent, Yun Gu was his only father!

And Su Ling'er, too, held deep respect and affection for Yun Gu.

Yun Che's eyes flickered; he didn't answer immediately, his mind filled with doubt... What was this "Sky Poison Pearl" Duan Heisha spoke of? These words clearly indicated that the three sects were here to seize the Sky Poison Pearl from his Master, Yun Gu.

But the Sky Poison Pearl was clearly on him, fused with his body, and had returned with him to the Profound Sky Continent. How could another one appear?

Moreover, Jasmine had said that traveling through reincarnation with the Mirror of Samsara would involve causal correction, making it absolutely impossible to violate the law of causality. Although time had shifted on the Azure Cloud Continent, another version of him would not appear, nor would another Sky Poison Pearl.

Furthermore, the Sky Poison Pearl was no ordinary item; it was a supreme treasure of the Profound Sky, just like the Mirror of Samsara!

How could something like that be "duplicated"?

Another thing puzzled him... Although his Master had been forced to his death because of the Sky Poison Pearl back then, the sects that forced him were only first-rate sects on the Azure Cloud Continent, at most dominant in a certain country or region within Azure Cloud, and definitely not sacred ground-level sects like the Heaven Smiting Sect.

Later, consumed by hatred, he had madly unleashed the Sky Poison Pearl's poisonous power, showing the world its terror. That was what attracted the greed of sects like the Heaven Smiting Sect... and the pursuit of the entire continent.

He had thought that in this life, without the Sky Poison Pearl, his Master Yun Gu, with his compassionate heart and medical skills, would live a peaceful life respected by all. He never expected him to still face such a predicament...

Not only was it earlier in time than his previous life, but it was also far more terrifying... the coercion of three sacred ground-level sects!

What exactly was going on?

But no matter what, no matter who the opponents were... how could he allow his Master to suffer the same calamity again!

"Ling'er, the person those people were surrounding just now was Master." Yun Che had calmed down. He whispered, "Back then, I couldn't save Master. This time, even if it's the King of Heaven, no one will dare touch a single hair on Master's head!!"

"Ah..." Su Ling'er turned her gaze behind them, her expression instantly becoming tense. She was worried about Yun Gu, but even more worried about Yun Che.

"Ling'er, let's go quietly... Don't worry, they won't discover us."

Yun Che held Su Ling'er tightly again, using Flowing Light Thunder Concealment to perfectly hide both their auras, then quietly approached... He wanted to figure out what was truly happening. He wanted to know if the "Sky Poison Pearl" he had just heard about was truly the Sky Poison Pearl.

When they were within a thousand feet, Yun Che's gaze penetrated through layers of trees and people, and he immediately saw the old man surrounded by the three sects. Yun Che's heartstrings trembled violently, and his eyes, which had lost control several times since reuniting with Su Ling'er, grew warm once more.

He had a long white beard, long white eyebrows, and long white hair, yet his face was unlined, and his eyes were as clear as water. He looked like an immortal who had stepped out of the clouds, exuding an extraordinary, ethereal aura, untouched by worldly dust.

Even when encircled by the three supreme sects, and directly facing the oppressive might of their three peak leaders, his expression remained as calm as water. Only his eyes held a deep sigh, as if lamenting the greed and defilement of the world.

"Master..." Yun Che whispered excitedly, almost unable to prevent his profound energy from leaking out. "I finally... finally see you again..."

"Yun Gu, you're not going to say the Sky Poison Pearl isn't on you, are you?" Zuo Hanshuo, the Heaven Smiting Sect Master, took a few steps forward, his gaze leisurely, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Seven months ago, the Number One sect of the Southern Heaven Nation, Startling Swan Villa, suffered the calamity of the Sky Poison Pearl due to its private possession. A full 270,000 people in the villa turned into poisonous water, and the entire villa became a desolate ruin, a truly tragic sight. Even those who entered afterward all perished."

"After the poison dispersed, there was no trace of the Sky Poison Pearl within Startling Swan Villa, and thereafter, no news of it. But recently, we confirmed one thing... Before the poison dispersed in Startling Swan Villa, one person walked in and came out alive, and that was you—Yun Gu! Do you deny this?"

"Alas," Yun Gu let out a long sigh.

Yun Che: "..." (Yun Gu's words were a direct admission.)

"Sect Master, why bother talking to this old man? Just take him down." An elder from the Heaven Smiting Sect was about to step forward.

"Hey, no rudeness," Zuo Hanshuo casually raised a hand. "Yun Gu is the Medical Saint of this age; he has saved countless lives and is praised by all. How could he be an ignorant fool who disregards the safety of the entire continent?"

This was, of course, not out of respect for Yun Gu. If only one sect were present, they would have already used every means available. But with three sects gathered, the surface was harmonious, yet whoever made the first move would surely face a combined attack.

"Indeed, the Sky Poison Pearl was acquired by this old man," Yun Gu slowly spoke, his voice rich and full, yet devoid of any trace of age.

"Hahahaha," Duan Heisha, the Seven Star Palace Master, burst into laughter. "As expected of the Medical Saint, truly a wise man who knows how to comply. Since that's the case, will you hand it over obediently, or shall we retrieve it from you ourselves?"

"Why do you desire the Sky Poison Pearl?" Yun Gu looked up at the sky, asking a question whose answer he already knew.

"Hmph, is that even a question?" Mu Yingchan, the Grand Sect Master of the Flying Immortal Sword Sect, slowly stepped forward, speaking with righteous indignation. "Since the Sky Poison Pearl first appeared four years ago, countless people on our Azure Cloud Continent have perished under its virulent poison. Initially, its poison killed dozens at a time, but with each subsequent appearance, it triggered even more terrifying calamities, from dozens to hundreds, then thousands... several thousands... tens of thousands..."

"And its last appearance poisoned and killed all 270,000 people in Startling Swan Villa, leaving no remains. The entire villa became barren, and the potent poison lingered for a full month before dissipating. If such a calamitous object remains in the world, it will surely bring immense disaster to the Azure Cloud Continent. Our Flying Immortal Sword Sect has tirelessly sought the Sky Poison Pearl precisely to seal it away forever, so it can no longer wreak havoc upon the world."

"And throughout the Azure Cloud Continent, only our Flying Immortal Sword Sect possesses the ability to completely seal the Sky Poison Pearl."

Yun Gu: "..."

"Hehehehe, isn't Sect Master Mu afraid of biting his tongue with such talk?" Duan Heisha sneered. "Regarding the Way of the Sword, our Seven Star Divine Palace indeed acknowledges its inferiority. But when it comes to the Way of Medicine and Poison, your sect probably can't even touch our toes. If the Sky Poison Pearl were truly handed over to your esteemed sect, heh... isn't Sect Master Mu afraid of being incapable and causing the Flying Immortal Sword Sect to follow in the footsteps of Startling Swan Villa?"

Mu Yingchan didn't get angry; he said with a smile, "There's no need for Palace Master Duan to worry about that. If our Flying Immortal Sword Sect couldn't even handle a Sky Poison Pearl, then we would have stood on the Azure Cloud Continent for tens of thousands of years in vain. On the contrary, Palace Master Duan, your palace just had an elder and a group of disciples killed, yet you still have no clues. Your external troubles are unresolved, yet you forcibly come to meddle in the Sky Poison Pearl matter. It is I who worry that your esteemed palace might be overwhelmed and, if not careful, follow in the footsteps of Startling Swan Villa. That would be quite unfortunate."

Duan Heisha sneered, "Compared to the safety of the Azure Cloud Continent, what are mere external troubles?"

Their words fell into Yun Che's ears, not a single one missed, filling him with increasing shock and doubt.

The "Sky Poison Pearl" they spoke of had appeared four years ago and released extremely terrifying poison.

Yet, the Sky Poison Pearl fused with him possessed complete purification and tempering powers, but after so many years, its former poisonous power had never recovered... not even a tiny bit.

Back then, his Master Yun Gu was forced to his death. The reason they scrambled for the Sky Poison Pearl was for the detoxification and tempering power Yun Gu displayed with it when treating others.

Yun Gu used the Sky Poison Pearl to save people, but those he saved inadvertently revealed its power, leading to widespread rumors on the Azure Cloud Continent that the Sky Poison Pearl could cure all poisons and temper all things. With the Sky Poison Pearl, one would fear no poison and no pill would be impossible to refine.

Ultimately, under the greed of countless sects, Yun Gu committed suicide. His suicide was to protect Yun Che, but Yun Che...

As for the Sky Poison Pearl's poisonous power, it was only after Yun Gu's death that Yun Che, blinded by hatred, recklessly unleashed its poison to kill those who forced Yun Gu to his demise, thereby making the world aware of the Sky Poison Pearl's most terrifying aspect: its world-destroying toxicity.

Now, however, the three supreme sect masters were coercing to seize "the Sky Poison Pearl" clearly for its poisonous power. In their words, there was no mention whatsoever of its purification and tempering abilities.

What exactly was this "Sky Poison Pearl" they were currently fighting over?

Yun Gu's gaze swept over his surroundings, and he sighed softly, "If you truly wish to seal the Sky Poison Pearl's power to prevent its poison from harming Azure Cloud, then you may as well leave now."

"What do you mean by that?" Zuo Hanshuo, the Heaven Smiting Sect Master, asked unhurriedly.

"The Sky Poison Pearl's poison is no ordinary venom. Even with its power only slightly awakened, it is already terrifying. Its toxicity cannot be controlled or sealed by simple profound energy or profound formations. This old man has deeply studied the ways of medicine and poison for many years, and possesses certain unique attainments in the path of poison, which allow me to barely control the Sky Poison Pearl. If it were handed over to you, should its poisonous power spiral out of control, it would lead to an irreversible natural disaster."

"Heheheh, hahahahaha..." Zuo Hanshuo, the Heaven Smiting Sect Master, burst into maniacal laughter. Duan Heisha and Mu Yingchan also laughed aloud. Zuo Hanshuo sneered, "I wondered what kind of person this 'Medical Saint' was. I truly thought he was a saint who cared for the safety of the common people. Turns out, he's merely a common man greedy for the Sky Poison Pearl."

"What ridiculous words! Only you can control the Sky Poison Pearl, but we cannot? Are you saying that our three sects, which have prospered for tens of thousands of years on the Azure Cloud Continent, are inferior to an old man practicing medicine? Hahahahaha, this is simply the most idiotic joke this Palace Master has ever heard in his life." Duan Heisha laughed wildly.

"Old man Yun," Mu Yingchan dropped his pretense, his address to Yun Gu now filled with utter contempt. He extended a hand toward Yun Gu: "Hand over the Sky Poison Pearl obediently. This is for the sake of all the world's common people."

"What you seek is merely the Sky Poison Pearl's poisonous power." Yun Gu's clear eyes held sadness, his voice still faint as a gentle breeze. "To hand it over to you would truly be a calamity and a great mistake."

"Heh," Mu Yingchan's gaze turned sinister. A cold, pale hand reached out and rested on Yun Gu's left shoulder. "You're surprisingly stubborn. To monopolize the Sky Poison Pearl, you're even willing to give up your life. I wonder, if you were to lose an arm, would your words remain the same?"

No sooner had Mu Yingchan's words fallen than a chilling voice came from behind him:

"Take your filthy hands off him!"