Mad Doctor No. 9

"Boss, the detector shows an unusually strong energy reaction in the canyon ahead. We should have reached our destination by now," a team member reported to the leader, holding up the equipment.

The sinister-looking man nodded and glanced around warily: "Be careful. Our intelligence suggests that Wang Tian might also be watching us."

Although the president said he was injured, we cannot let our guard down.

Upon entering the valley, everything proceeded according to plan, with the *Star Medicine Treasure Mirror* and the Starfall Spirit Marrow as the top priorities!

"Yes!" the group responded, then formed a battle formation and cautiously made their way into the depths of the valley.

Wang Tian watched their figures disappear into the mist at the entrance of the valley and whispered, "Follow them."

They are numerous and well-equipped; do not disturb them for now, and observe the situation.

This Starfall Valley likely contains more than just treasures; it may also harbor unknown dangers.

Zhang Qingyun and Qin Yuwei nodded.

The three concealed their auras and followed like ghosts into this ancient secret realm that had been sealed for countless years.

The canyon is much deeper and more secluded than it appears from the outside, winding and dimly lit, with fog that sometimes thickens and sometimes thins.

On the cliff faces on both sides, ancient murals and inscriptions can be seen from time to time, mostly depicting the movement of stars, the meridians of the human body, and rare herbs, confirming the identity of the star doctor.

The members of the Eternal Life Society proceeded cautiously, stopping from time to time to probe with their instruments.

Wang Tian and his two companions followed closely behind, and thanks to Wang Tian's senses and the two disciples' keen perception, they were not discovered.

After walking about five or six miles, the terrain began to become steeper, the fog grew thicker, and there was a faint fishy smell in the air.

Zhang Qingyun immediately warned, "There's poisonous miasma!" He took out three antidote pills and gave them to Wang Tian and Qin Yuwei.

This is a unique recipe from Longhu Mountain that can counteract various miasmas.

The Immortal Society squad ahead also sensed something was wrong and put on gas masks one by one.

However, this toxic fog was clearly not ordinary toxic fog, and the gas masks were not very effective. Soon, the two members who were at the mid-stage of internal strength began to feel dizzy and unsteady on their feet.

"This miasma can actually corrode internal energy! Cheer up!" the leading man shouted, simultaneously raising his protective qi.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the thick fog, as if something was crawling rapidly.

"Alert!" At the leader's command, several dark figures rushed out of the mist! They were several strange black snakes with fleshy crests on their heads and ferocious mouths, which pounced on the two team members who were already showing symptoms with lightning speed.

Although the two were unwell, they were still martial artists with internal strength, yet when the blade struck the snake, it only left a shallow white mark.

Taking advantage of the situation, the monstrous snake coiled around the two men's arms and plunged its venomous fangs deep into their wounds!

"Ah!" A piercing scream rang out.

The two screamed in agony as their wounds swelled up immediately, and they collapsed to the ground, convulsing uncontrollably.

"It's a black-crowned wire snake! There's such a monster here!" The leader's face was gloomy. He struck out with his palm, releasing his inner energy, which sent all the attacking snakes flying. However, the snakes were thick-skinned and thick-fleshed, and after rolling over, they pounced again.

Members of the other squads also drew their guns or melee weapons, and gunfire and fighting echoed throughout the canyon.

In the distance, Wang Tian and his two companions hid behind a boulder, watching this scene unfold.

"The Iron-Wire Black-Crowned Serpent has scales harder than steel, and its venom can corrode gold and bones. It prefers shady places and fears yang, and usually appears in extremely yin places or near ancient tombs," Wang Tian said softly. "It seems that Starfall Valley is not a benevolent place either. If you encounter any danger, it will swallow you whole."

Our antidote can help, but it's not a cure-all. You need to be careful.

While the Eternal Life Society team was entangled by the monstrous snake, Wang Tian gestured for them to bypass the main battlefield and head in along the steep mountain path.

The two moved nimbly through the mist.

The further you go in, the more obvious the traces of human activity become: broken stone steps, collapsed columns, suggesting that this place was once a complex of buildings.

The strange energy fluctuations in the air became increasingly obvious, and even the stellar power within Wang Tian's body was activated.

After passing through a forest of jagged rocks, the entrance to a huge underground cave appeared before us. Two mottled stone sculptures stood at the entrance, resembling humans but not quite. They wore robes embroidered with star patterns and held objects that looked like pestles or stars.

Above the cave dwelling are three ancient characters: Starfall Cave Heaven.

The cave was deep and dark, and no one knew where it led.

However, the entrance to the cave is not unguarded.

Outside the cave, there was a relatively open space where a huge beast was lying! It looked like a giant lizard, but its head resembled that of a crocodile. Its body was covered with thick, dark blue scales, and it had a thick, powerful tail and short, strong limbs.

"Star-patterned Frost Lizard!" Wang Tian's pupils shrank as he realized that this was a rare guardian beast.

This kind of monster is incredibly strong, with thick skin and flesh. It can exhale extremely cold air, and once it touches you, you will be frozen instantly. In addition, it lives in places with abundant star power all year round, so it is very sensitive to star power. It is an excellent choice to guard the cave.

Clearly, to enter the Starfall Cave, one must first defeat this strange beast.

Just then, in the valley behind them, the Eternal Life Society team, having dealt with the Iron Wire Black Crown Serpent, quickly rushed towards them.

With ferocious beasts blocking their path ahead and pursuers closing in from behind, the situation was dire.

"Master, what should we do?" Qin Yuwei looked at the Star-Patterned Frost Lizard that exuded a terrifying aura, her palms slightly sweaty.

Zhang Qingyun looked back warily: "The people from the Eternal Life Society are coming soon."

Wang Tian remained calm as he quickly analyzed the situation.

Although the Star-Striped Frost Lizard is powerful, it is not very intelligent and mainly relies on instinct to guard the cave entrance.

The members of the Eternal Life Society are all very powerful.

A head-on confrontation is not the best option.

"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. This is a good opportunity," Wang Tian said in a deep voice. "Let's hide first, and then sneak in when they're fighting the frost lizards. Be careful to conceal your presence."

The three quickly hid behind a collapsed building near the cave entrance and held their breath.

Before long, the members of the Eternal Life Society appeared in everyone's sight. They looked very disheveled, with only six of the eight remaining: one Transformation Realm martial artist, three late-stage Dark Realm martial artists, and two mid-stage Dark Realm martial artists.

Everyone was injured and their breathing was unsteady, clearly indicating that the battle had taken a toll on them.

"Boss, it's here! There's energy in that cave!" the team member with the detector shouted excitedly. However, when he saw the enormous creature in the cave, his face immediately turned grim.