Xiao Jietian's body was cloaked in the blazing Ten Thousand Burning Heaven Flame. As he stepped into the Poisonous Miasma Forest, the surrounding toxic fog and venomous gases were incinerated the instant they neared the flame shield, not even able to touch his robes.
He advanced steadily toward the deepest region. Along the way, countless venomous insects and poisonous creatures sensed the terrifying heat and hurriedly scattered in all directions.
The deeper he went, the denser and more lethal the poison became. Without a Heavenly Flame to protect him, even a peak Dou Zong would be corroded into a puddle of black water within moments.
Finally, he reached the core.
Before him lay an enormous poisonous pond. Faint, ghostly green flames danced across its surface like will-o'-wisps—exactly the same eerie hue as the Netherworld Poison Flame he had once bestowed upon the Little Fairy Doctor.
"So… a Netherworld Poison Flame was once born here."
Xiao Jietian extended his soul power into the frigid, bubbling pond, searching meticulously.
Yet no true Heavenly Flame spirit could be found.
"That shouldn't be right. This is clearly a remnant sub-flame left behind by a true Heavenly Flame, and its intensity is far from developing sentience."
He scanned the surroundings once more. Suddenly, realization dawned.
If he wasn't mistaken… this place was the very location the system had rewarded him with.
This damned system… truly a dog.
System: Curse all you want. I'm not listening.
"Still… this place is an absolute cultivation paradise for Xian'er. If she absorbs all this poison, her strength could advance by leaps and bounds."
After inwardly cursing the system once again, Xiao Jietian surveyed the vast Poisonous Miasma Forest.
For anyone else, even inhaling a single breath here would mean instant death.
But for someone possessing the Calamity Poison Body—a physique that thrived on extreme poison—this was nothing short of a blessed land.
He took out his transmission stone and sent a message to the Little Fairy Doctor.
Three breaths later, her graceful figure appeared beside him.
"Tian… I can sense an aura very similar to the Netherworld Poison Flame here. Just now, it even released a joyful, cheering emotion."
The Little Fairy Doctor gently held his arm, gazing at the massive poisonous pond before them.
Ever since her pregnancy, she had begun addressing him more intimately as "Tian."
"Hm. Do you wish to cultivate here? I believe this place is extremely suitable for improving your strength," Xiao Jietian said, looking at the bubbling green pool.
The Little Fairy Doctor stared at the toxic expanse. The sight was irresistibly tempting; even her body trembled faintly with instinctive excitement and joy.
It was as though every cell in her Calamity Poison Body was crying out:
Quick—devour it all!
Yet she placed a hand on her still-flat abdomen and slowly shook her head.
"No… it might affect the child. I'll come back after our baby is born."
Her eyes shone with pure maternal radiance.
This child was the crystallization of her love with Xiao Jietian. If anything went wrong because of her greed for power, she would never forgive herself in this lifetime.
Xiao Jietian naturally understood. He tenderly pulled her into his embrace.
In everyone's eyes, the Little Fairy Doctor truly was the most perfect, gentle, and suitable woman to be a wife.
"Don't worry—it won't affect the child. I can use a Heavenly Flame to completely isolate the poison. The baby's safety will be guaranteed."
He wasn't concerned.
The fetus was currently protected by the residual energy of the Physique Card. That protective power would automatically dissipate after the child's birth—and crucially, it was inexhaustible, impossible to absorb or deplete.
"If you're still anxious, we can simply transplant this entire area into the Eternal Heaven World. Then you can enter whenever you wish to cultivate for a period of time."
"Moreover… this place may very well give birth to a new Netherworld Poison Flame in the future."
Xiao Jietian spoke while recalling Medusa's earlier feat of relocating the entire Snake-People Tribe.
Though this region was vast, with the combined might of everyone present, moving it was entirely feasible.
The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes instantly brightened.
This method is perfect! Why didn't I think of it earlier? Is the legend true—that pregnancy makes a woman foolish for three years? But why didn't Yun Yun or Ya Fei become silly?
Xiao Jietian brought her back to Eternal Heaven World and began searching for a suitable relocation site.
After several hours of discussion and scouting, they finally selected a dense forest far enough from the main cities to avoid disturbance, yet close enough to the Eternal Heaven Palace for convenience.
Soon after, Xiao Jietian, Medusa, Little Fairy Doctor, Xiao Huiying, Yun Yun, Old Shui, and several other Dou Zong and Dou Zun experts appeared once more in the Poisonous Miasma Forest of the Izumo Empire.
In the distance, Ya Fei, Han Yue, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the others watched while holding little Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng.
"Everyone, take your positions. We begin on my signal," Xiao Jietian instructed simply.
"You really spoil her," Medusa said, glancing at Little Fairy Doctor with open envy—though no jealousy.
"Don't I spoil you too?" Xiao Jietian reached out and lightly flicked her forehead with a teasing smile.
"Ow!" Medusa rubbed the spot, then seemed to recall something sweet. Her lips curved upward. "Hmph. Spoiling me is your honor!"
"Alright—begin!"
At Xiao Jietian's command, everyone flashed to their pre-arranged spots.
Dou Qi surged. Spatial power was mobilized in unison.
Space itself was torn apart. Massive cracks spread across the ground like spiderwebs. Venomous insects and beasts fled in terror in all directions.
Time passed.
Ten minutes later, with the poisonous pond at the center, an area spanning several thousand meters had been excavated and now floated silently in midair.
"Wow! It looks like a sky city! Daddy, all my mothers, and Grandpa Wen—you're all so amazing, so cool!" Xiao Ling exclaimed loudly, eyes sparkling as she recalled the bedtime stories Xiao Jietian once told her.
"Sister, when we get back, let's ask Daddy to make us a sky city too!" Xiao Meng whispered excitedly, tugging her sister's sleeve.
Ya Fei, Han Yue, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the others nearby silently offered a moment of sympathy for Xiao Jietian's future wallet and patience.
Oblivious to the plotting children, Xiao Jietian mobilized the full teleportation authority of Eternal Heaven World, enveloping the entire floating landmass.
A dazzling white light flashed.
In an instant, the colossal chunk of land—along with everyone standing upon it—vanished into the Eternal Heaven World.
Back in the Izumo Empire, only a gigantic, perfectly circular crater remained.
Soon, cultivators from nearby sects and cities felt the tremors and rushed over.
Staring at the vanished land and the bottomless pit, they began spinning wild tales:
Some claimed a battle between peerless experts had obliterated the region.
Others insisted the land itself had gained sentience and fled.
…
Inside Eternal Heaven World.
Xiao Jietian and the others had already prepared a matching crater in the chosen forest.
Under his precise control, the Poisonous Miasma Forest descended slowly and settled perfectly into the depression.
After a final tremor, it fit like a glove.
Old Shui and the other elders bid farewell and returned to manage affairs within Boundless Heaven Hall.
With everything in place, Xiao Jietian began setting up powerful protective formations to prevent unauthorized entry.
"Xian'er, from now on, you may cultivate here whenever you wish. Perhaps one day you'll become the strongest among us."
"I'll protect you and ensure you live comfortably for the rest of your life," the Little Fairy Doctor said softly, smiling at him with eyes full of love.
Xiao Jietian leaned close, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.
"It smells very fragrant… but whether it's spicy or not… that depends entirely on you."
"Bah!"
The women who had been secretly eavesdropping instantly understood the suggestive undertone in his expression. They turned away in unison and spat lightly in mock disgust.
Yet the corners of their lips couldn't help but curve upward.