Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Young Master."

Yan Chixiao entered Yang Xiao's room without a sound and called out softly.

Yang Xiao, lying on the bed, didn't stir.

He seemed to be sound asleep. Seeing this, Yan Chixiao, who had previously resolved himself, couldn't help but hesitate.

'If I make a move now... No, making a move now is no different from before. Besides, I've already taken his poison.'

In an instant, he quashed that flicker of hesitation and uncertainty.

Back then, both he and Yan Chixuan were present, giving them nearly double their current combat strength. And while Yang Xiao had Ye Wanqing by his side at the time, he himself was now poisoned.

With Yang Xiao's methods, he would surely have a way to control him.

Therefore, after thinking it over and over, Yan Chixiao felt that making a move now was not a good idea.

Moreover, this line of thought completely extinguished any rebellious ideas he had.

He would not waver again.

He had already taken the poison; he was already under someone else's control.

Besides, from the looks of it, this master hadn't been overly harsh with him just because he was an Immortal Cultivator. Why stir up trouble?

With this thought, Yan Chixiao stood motionless by Yang Xiao's bed.

He stood there like that for an entire day.

Until Yang Xiao stretched and woke up.

"Huh? Why are you standing here?"

Yang Xiao was a little stunned.

It was unexpected.

He truly hadn't noticed when Yan Chixiao had entered. Three whole days of refining pills had left Yang Xiao, whose cultivation was sealed, utterly exhausted.

He had fallen asleep the moment he came in.

Now, to open his eyes and see Yan Chixiao of all people was naturally quite unbelievable.

'How long has this guy been here? If he's been here for a while, wouldn't he have had a perfect opportunity just now?'

Just as he thought this, he saw Yan Chixiao approach with a fawning expression.

"Young Master, I arrived yesterday. I saw you were fast asleep and didn't dare to disturb you, so I could only wait here."

"Er, is something wrong?"

Yang Xiao was a little speechless. This guy was as shameless as ever. However, seeing as he hadn't made a move against him, Yang Xiao decided to ask what he wanted.

"Young Master is truly brilliant! You knew at a glance that I had something to discuss. You are indeed worthy of being the Young Master!"

Yan Chixiao continued to lay on the flattery.

However, when he saw that Yang Xiao wasn't buying it and was instead growing displeased, he quickly said, "Young Master, I actually came this time to ask if you plan to make a move against the Yan Family. If you do, I can go back first and turn a few of them."

"Make a move against the Yan Family?"

Yang Xiao frowned.

But Yan Chixiao nodded. "I've observed that the Young Master seems to want to cultivate his own faction. However, no matter how good those Mining Slaves are, they can't compare to us properly trained Cultivators. I think if you could refine a Pill that transforms Immortal Dao Aura into Martial Dao Aura, it might be better than training them."

These words came straight from Yan Chixiao's heart.

Hadn't he submitted to Yang Xiao to save his own life and preserve his cultivation?

Although Yang Xiao had previously given him a Spirit Pill that stopped his cultivation from declining, Yan Chixiao could feel that this was not a long-term solution.

It would obviously lose its effect over time.

When that time came, he would need another such Spirit Pill.

Furthermore, even if Yang Xiao continuously supplied him with these Spirit Pills, he would be unable to advance any further.

For Yan Chixiao, this was also a form of torment.

Therefore, he was desperate. He yearned for Yang Xiao to refine a Pill that could transform the Immortal Dao Aura in his body into Martial Dao Aura. This way, even if his strength might decrease, he would have the chance to cultivate to a higher level in the future.

Thus, after saying this, Yan Chixiao watched Yang Xiao nervously.

"Transforming Immortal Dao Aura into Martial Dao Aura? That's a great idea. Let me think about it. As for what you said about making a move on the Yan Family, how confident are you?"

Yang Xiao asked.

If he could really turn Immortal Cultivators into Martial Cultivators, it would indeed save a lot of trouble. Yan Chixiao's situation also made Yang Xiao realize that the ones he'd met before, Ye Dongge and Yuan Haotian, were merely isolated cases.

Or perhaps, he just hadn't given them enough time to have a change of heart.

Given enough time, they might just return to normal.

Besides, as things stood, nearly every existence at or above the Spirit Body level on the entire Profound Sun Continent had become a person of the Immortal Dao. With such a large base, Yang Xiao couldn't possibly give up on them.

So, he decided to give these people a chance.

The Yan Family might be the first step.

"If you can truly research a Pill that transforms aura, Young Master, then I can guarantee they will all be willing to pledge allegiance to you. But setting that aside, with the pill you gave me before, I'm confident I can bring back at least twenty Outer Elders from the Yan Family."

"Twenty?"

Yang Xiao nodded slightly. Twenty Outer Elders meant he would have twenty more Daoist Tier Cultivators under his command. As things stood on the Profound Sun Continent, Daoist Tier Cultivators were likely already the most powerful beings.

"Good. Go do it, but be cautious. As for pills, what do you need?"

"I only need twenty... no, thirty poison pills that can control people, Young Master. To be safe, it's best to have them take the poison first."

Yang Xiao was very satisfied with this answer.

His previous question had been a test.

He wanted to see if Yan Chixiao would take the opportunity to ask for a Strengthening Foundation and Nourishing Essence Pill.

It seemed this man was still somewhat trustworthy.

"Alright. Here are thirty Poison Pills. Take them. I hope you'll bring me good news in a few days."

Yang Xiao didn't hesitate any longer.

He directly gave him the Poison Pills.

"Rest assured, Young Master. Yan Chixiao will do his utmost."

After speaking, Yan Chixiao took the Poison Pills and left.

Watching him depart, Yang Xiao genuinely began to consider the idea of a Pill that could transform Immortal Dao Aura into Martial Dao Aura.

'If I can really do it, the resistance on my Path of the Human Emperor will be greatly reduced.'

However, such a Pill would be extraordinary, and Yang Xiao would need more time to research it.

As for the Mining Slaves outside, he wondered about their situation.

Yang Xiao pushed open the door, deciding to go take a look.

But just as he decided to go see them, the power within his body, long since sealed, suddenly seemed to change.

Faintly, Yang Xiao could almost see with his naked eye that the Visible Flood Dragon, formed by the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique, was now veiled in a soft layer of Golden Light.

「At the same time.」

A wave of enlightenment washed over him.

Yang Xiao was stunned to discover that his comprehension of the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique had deepened.

"I understand now! So that's how it is! The Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique, the Path of the Human Emperor... so this is the connection between them!"

As if he had discovered a monumental secret, an expression of boundless joy appeared on Yang Xiao's face.

Because his Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique had broken through!