Chapter 1008 Array Slashes Dugu
Chapter 1008 Array Slashes Dugu
The jade-paged golden book, which recorded the 'Eight Gates Sword Array', also originated from the Yuanli Secret Realm!
It was serendipitously acquired by Shi Yushu, the first to open the secret realm, and after ten thousand years of scrutiny, it finally came into Fang Xi's hands.
With his own insights, Fang Xi modified three of the swords within it, making them even more aligned with his own Dao!
At this moment!
Limitless sword-light swept across the sky, and flowers of Five Elements sword qi bloomed like lotuses.
The profound meanings of the Five Elements, Time, Void, Life and Death, and Reincarnation emerged, and the power of this 'Eight Gates Sword Array' was vast and boundless, almost enveloping the entire secret realm!
"This is. . . the old master's sword array technique? !"
In the reflection of the sky, the Array Spirit, having transformed into 'Dugu Fang','s eyes shifted.
In the void, the multicolored chains of laws largely dissipated.
"Array Spirit, you. . ."
Although Dugu Fang's face remained calm, a hint of shock and fury welled up in his eyes.
"Dugu Fang, your Dao of Ruthlessness still hasn't reached mastery. . . What's more, I am merely the Array Spirit, following the master's last wish to choose the most suitable inheritor. . . This 'Wood Daoist' has acquired the master's sword array technique, and is now set to compete with you. . ."
The Array Spirit let out a laugh, and the lines of its face surprisingly softened, as if a mixture of Fang Xi and Dugu Fang, its appearance instantly becoming blurred and indistinct.
‘This Array Spirit, it's problematic! ’
Fang Xi's heart stirred almost immediately.
Although the suppression of this cave-heaven was irrelevant to him, as an Earthly Immortal, he was most adept at dealing with such worldly suppressions.
But the Array Spirit's favoritism was a bit too obvious.
‘Even if I am an inheritor, I only inherited one technique, and I have long since become an Immortal, making it difficult to inherit the true cultivation methods and legacy. . . ’
‘Before, I just said it casually, merely to trick Dugu Fang. . . I didn't expect this Array Spirit to actually acknowledge it, and even seize the opportunity to withdraw the suppression, allowing us two to 'fairly' battle, which clearly shows its impure intentions. . . ’
Despite this, Fang Xi immediately seized the opportunity.
Suddenly, his sword incantation shifted!
Five Five Elements flying swords slowly bloomed beneath Dugu Fang, like a colossal five-colored lotus.
Petals fluttered, and suddenly, golden light burst forth!
The Five Elements cycled through their mutual generation: Water begat Wood, Wood begat Fire, Fire begat Earth, Earth begat Metal, with the 'Pure Equilibrium Sword' prominently at its core, its sword-light grand and astonishing as it struck down with a single slash!
The Seven Emotions Sword let out a mournful cry, and though it struggled to unleash its sword-light, that fragmented sword-light ultimately vanished into nothingness under the might of heaven and earth!
The Pure Equilibrium Sword cheered, severing the Seven Emotions Sword with a single strike!
With his life-bound flying sword destroyed, Dugu Fang's heart instantly ached.
Before he could react, he felt that his surroundings seemed to have become much faster.
For some reason, the countless sword-lights suddenly accelerated several times over!
No!
It wasn't that the surrounding sword-lights became faster, but that he had slowed down.
The 'Time Warden Sword's' influence over the power of sequence was spreading throughout the entire 'Eight Gates Sword Array'!
Subsequently, numerous formless sword qi swiftly pierced through, again penetrating Dugu Fang's Heavenly Immortal defense.
His body transformed into a wisp of clear qi, within which a Primordial Spirit, pure as jade, had several new wounds upon it.
A Heavenly Immortal's Primordial Spirit far surpassed that of ordinary Earthly Immortals or Human Immortals. . . it was incredibly resilient and extremely difficult to eradicate.
Yet, the Shushan School's 'Taiyi Formless Sword' specialized in countering such Primordial Spirits; the formless sword transformed into countless flying needles, passing through the Primordial Spirit, instantly riddling it with holes.
"Eight swords flying in unison, life and death are unleashed!"
Finally, boundless sword-light surged into the sky, and amidst it, a single 'Life-Death Sword' suddenly let out a sword-cry!
Dugu Fang's Primordial Spirit could no longer bear it; with life and death reversed, transitioning from life to death, it instantly disintegrated.
‘Even a Heavenly Immortal's Primordial Spirit, capable of withstanding numerous calamities and transforming into vital energy, ultimately couldn't resist the attrition of the 'Eight Gates Sword Array'? ’
Upon witnessing this scene, Fang Xi's eyes brightened considerably.
‘It's a pity that a Heavenly Immortal's Primordial Spirit is so profound, difficult to capture, and can only be killed. . . ’
‘Even so, observing the process of a Heavenly Immortal's Primordial Spirit dissipating in this realm is quite beneficial to my research into the path of Golden Immortals of Shushan. ’
With a flick of his sword incantation, all eight flying swords shot forth in unison, piercing through Dugu Fang's Heavenly Immortal Primordial Spirit!
"No. . . I still need to achieve the Dao Monarch realm, how could I die here?"
Dugu Fang's Primordial Spirit struggled fiercely, but it was continuously ground down by the 'Eight Gates Sword Array', finally fading into silence. . .
Thus, a Heavenly Immortal of his generation perished.
Fang Xi did not withdraw the 'Eight Gates Sword Array'; instead, he stood atop the Five Elements sword-lotus, with three flying swords circling his body, gazing at the lake-like rippling sky.
Above the firmament, the Array Spirit's 'Dugu Fang' form blurred for a moment, then transformed into Fang Xi's face.
His rattan wood mask surprisingly couldn't conceal it in the slightest!
‘As expected, it's a Heavenly Immortal secret realm, it has some tricks. . . ’
‘No. . . an ordinary Heavenly Immortal would probably find it difficult to set up such a secret realm, let alone leave behind the inheritance of the 'Eight Gates Sword Array'! ’
Fang Xi crossed his arms, his expression turning solemn.
"Not bad, not bad at all. . ."
On the sky's reflection, 'Fang Xi''s face became even clearer, then a trace of wicked charm appeared in its smile: "To be able to slay the seed chosen by the old master, you are even more qualified to be the old master's inheritor. . ."
"Is that so? Then what benefits do I get? Cultivation methods? Artifacts? Divine abilities? Pills?"
Although Fang Xi had little interest in becoming the inheritor of Heavenly Immortal Yuanli, the first thing he did was demand benefits.
"No benefits. . . Dugu Fang was your predecessor as inheritor. To obtain the cultivation methods beyond the Heavenly Immortal realm, he first needed to undergo a trial, then offer three Immortals as blood sacrifices."
‘Fang Xi’s’ lips curved slightly: "Now that he is dead, if you wish to become the inheritor, you also need to undergo a trial. . . First, you must switch to cultivating the Dao of Ruthlessness, truly severing all seven emotions and six desires. . . Once you kill all those close to you, I shall bestow upon you the Heavenly Immortal methods, along with secret arts and treasures to alter your foundation. . . And once you achieve Heavenly Immortal status, you must again offer three Immortals as blood sacrifices. . . "
"After becoming an Immortal, one can still alter one's Immortal Grade? I've never heard of such a thing."
Fang Xi was somewhat surprised.
"For ordinary Immortals, even Earthly Immortals, it is naturally very difficult. . . But for Dao Monarchs or those above Dao Monarch, as long as they are willing to pay a huge price, it is not impossible to achieve. . . Although the old master was only a Heavenly Immortal until his death, he once had the good fortune to obtain a Dao Monarch's inheritance."
The Array Spirit 'Fang Xi''s tone seemed to carry a hint of enticement: "Otherwise, where do you think the 'Eight Gates Sword Array' and the Heavenly Immortal methods came from?"
"You walk the path of the Earthly Immortal, and your chances of achieving Dao Monarch status might only be slightly higher than an ordinary Human Immortal. . . If you cultivate the Dao of Ruthlessness, combined with a rare treasure left by the old master, you can change your foundation to that of a Heavenly Immortal. Add to that the other inheritances, and in the future, your chances of achieving Dao Monarch status will be at least thirty to forty percent!"
Its tone was filled with temptation.
And for many Immortals, a thirty to forty percent chance of becoming a Dao Monarch was enough to stake everything!
"You needn't think of sneaking past; I can sense your familial connections. Without slaying all those close to you and severing those ties, it is absolutely impossible to obtain the inheritance!"
The Array Spirit stated resolutely.
Fang Xi listened, but remained silent.
He hadn't expected this Array Spirit to be quite extraordinary; not only could it see through his disguise, it could even discern his path as an Earthly Immortal.
The withdrawal of suppression at that time was not about fairness at all, it was outright favoritism!
‘This Array Spirit not only has a problem, but a very big one. It seems it doesn't want any Immortal to obtain the inheritance at all? ’
If it were an ordinary Immortal, even knowing the Array Spirit was problematic, they would still feel compelled to play along.
After all, that was a Dao Monarch!
However, although Fang Xi was not a Dao Monarch now, he possessed supreme treasures and had numerous fortuitous encounters. Achieving 'quasi-Dao Monarch' status was well within his grasp, so at this moment, he didn't quite value it.
Instead, he instantly determined that this Array Spirit had a major problem and would certainly not make a deal with it.
Just as a person with immense wealth would not be tempted by a few copper coins.
"I see, then I naturally. . ."
Fang Xi spoke with a cheerful smile, while the 'Taiyi Formless Sword' had already quietly unleashed a sword-light, slashing directly at its face!
A ripple spread across the Array Spirit 'Fang Xi''s face, like ripples on a pond, yet its expression remained unchanged as it said: "It seems you are unwilling to accept the old master's inheritance?"
"No, I want to accept the inheritance, but absolutely not in your manner."
Fang Xi laughed heartily, then suddenly said thoughtfully: "Heavenly Immortal Yuanli, when establishing this inheritance secret realm, surely had many restrictions, right? For example. . . if I were to say now that I don't want the inheritance, you could then attack with full force to suppress and kill me, or at least drive me out?"
"But at this moment, I want to become the inheritor, yet I won't obey you. How will you choose then?"
He vaguely felt that although Heavenly Immortal Yuanli had made arrangements, this most crucial Array Spirit seemed to have developed a problem.
Fortunately, the other arrangements should still be intact, which could count as his opportunity.
A trace of anger appeared on Array Spirit 'Fang Xi''s face, then it became incredibly calm again, merely waving a hand.
Above the firmament, a labyrinth immediately appeared.
"Since you are the inheritor, please come and challenge the trial!"
‘Indeed, this Array Spirit still has to act according to a certain procedure, doesn't it? ’
Upon seeing this scene, Fang Xi's heart stirred.
He then looked at the labyrinth, seeing that it seemed to have three layers, each corresponding to a different cultivation level.
‘It seems that when the secret realm was revealed back then, the challengers underwent this labyrinth trial? ’
‘But the highest cultivation level they had was Mahayana, and for me, an Earthly Immortal, to enter, actually violates the rules as well. ’
Fang Xi shook his head inwardly, looking at the Array Spirit.
This Array Spirit still harbors ill intentions!
If an ordinary inheritor had come, they might have been tormented to death by it!
But he was different!
"I want the inheritance, but I will take it myself!"
Fang Xi chuckled lightly, and the 'Eight Gates Sword Array' rumbled into action.
Limitless sword-light poured down, almost pervading every corner of the secret realm!
The labyrinth, struck by the boundless sword-light, suddenly became illusory, like a dream or an empty flower, then vanished without a trace.
"Audacious! How dare you disrupt the trial's rules?"
The Array Spirit 'Fang Xi' raged, raising a hand, and five-colored chains appeared in the void: "Suppress!"
In truth, its intention in making Fang Xi challenge the trial was indeed malicious.
After all, the Heavenly Immortal's inheritance only accepted those below the Immortal realm, and Fang Xi's intrusion also violated the rules, giving it a legitimate reason to attack him openly.
Fang Xi's sudden defiance, though somewhat unexpected, was also within reason.
"Since you know I am an Earthly Immortal, you should also know that such methods are completely useless against me."
Fang Xi faintly smiled, pressing the bamboo coronet on his head, and a phantasm of the Demonic Tree suddenly shot into the sky.
The power of his spiritual domain manifested, transforming into a jade-green sky, resisting the cave-heaven's suppression!
Second update will be later.
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