The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 688 - 388 The Real Antidote_2
"You must know that the Ba Snake Mountain Range is controlled by the Power of Growth released by the True Form of Ba Snake. This power, while benefiting the Hidden Stream, also bounds you to this land. Up to now, within the Hidden Stream, no effective method has been found to break free from the demons’ dependence on Yimu Power. I have seen a peculiar plant called Poppy in the East, whose fruits and sap can have an effect similar to Yimu Power, causing mortals to become highly dependent on it. If untouched for a few days, they suffer severe pain as if cut by knives or burned by fire. I refer to this as drug addiction. However, the Power of Growth from Ba Snake exerts a much stronger control over demons. Some demons even resorted to soul possession to change their bodies but still could not escape the control of Yimu Power. Am I right?"
"Indeed." Qingluan gasped slightly, dizzy from severe injuries, but at least she was no longer spewing blood. She took a few elixirs, managing to stop the bleeding from her wounds, yet the deadly poison on the Moutan Finger Guards prevented her demonic power from healing herself. She understood that the opponent’s intention was just to waste more of her time. In another 15 minutes, she might pass out due to the severe injuries, but before losing consciousness, she wanted to know the answer.
"Among the Hidden Stream, many talented individuals have thought of numerous methods, but none truly worked. That’s because, after such a long time, none of you understand Yimu Power like I do." Upon hearing this, both Langya and Qingluan were visibly moved, but Duanmu Yan casually continued, "Yimu Power ensured the loyalty of the Hidden Stream Demon Soldiers, and for a long time, everyone thought it was flawless."
"If I have learned the most important lesson in my long life, it is ’nothing is absolute’." Duanmu Yan sighed, "The most crucial step to break the effect of Yimu Power is to erase the mark it leaves on the demon’s Divine Soul, which I call ’soul mark’. However, this task is beyond human capabilities, even if you, Langya Sect Master, have already succeeded in Crossing Tribulation; you still can’t erase it unless the Divine Monarch himself helps."
Langya nodded grimly.
The three hidden in the woods were shocked. Langya had already crossed the Heavenly Tribulation! They unconsciously shrank their bodies, hoping not to be discovered by him.
No wonder Langya was willing to collaborate with outsiders to escape the Ba Snake Mountain Range. To think that he, an Immortal who had succeeded in Crossing Tribulation and once looked down upon the world, was still trapped here forever, how could he be willing to accept this?
"After many years of research, I have finally confirmed that there is no cure in the Mortal World." Hearing this, Qingluan glared at him, but Duanmu Yan’s lips finally curved into a satisfied smile, "Those being personally involved cannot see clearly, and people from the Hidden Stream overlooked alternate methods. Indeed, there is something that can easily break the control of Yimu Power, but it is very rare now, and that is Enchanting Soup."
Enchanting Soup? Before Ning Xiaoxian could digest these words, Changtian had already sighed deeply: "This man is indeed a genius!" He knew her confusion and explained, "Enchanting Soup, you might be more familiar with its other name, ’Mengpo Soup’, the soup that every soul must drink before entering the Six Paths of Reincarnation!"
It turned out to be the renowned Mengpo Soup! Subconsciously, she activated the True One Technique, preventing herself from jumping three feet high in shock. Looking at her two companions, their faces also displayed sheer horror, clearly shocked by the fame of Mengpo Soup.
Qingluan also gasped with her mouth slightly open, clearly catching on immediately with Duanmu Yan’s hint. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Watching her reaction, Duanmu Yan laughed: "Looks like you’ve understood. Indeed, among its effects, Enchanting Soup makes the soul forget all worldly emotions after consumption, washing the soul clean! Not just erasing the marks left by Yimu Power, even a great power who has attained Dao can’t retain his memories if he drinks this soup. The soul will be thoroughly cleansed from its past life, only karma cannot be washed away! When the six paths were established, a little bit of Mengpo Soup was once spread to this world, never to be seen again. It took me a lot of effort to obtain it, and what I promised to Langya Sect Master was just a small bowl of Enchanting Soup."
Ning Xiaoxian understood. If Yimu Power was akin to a virus, then drinking this bowl of Mengpo Soup was like formatting a computer; although the virus would be gone, everything else stored in the computer would also disappear. This indeed was an antidote, but also a deadly poison, because whether human or demon, having past memories and a complete personality forms their identity. If one completely forgets oneself, how is that different from being dead?
Her eyes darted around before she suddenly asked Changtian, "What does Enchanting Soup look like, have you seen it?"
"I know."
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Qingluan’s mind was somewhat in a haze, she gathered her strength and finally shook her head sorrowfully, turning to look at Langya and muttered, "Have you gone mad? What kind of antidote is this! After drinking it, you won’t even have the memories and glory of being Langya, just occupying this body. How is this different from being dead? The one who survives will just be another stranger!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at qidian.com for a recommendation ticket, monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
