Chapter 1026: Undercurrents
Chapter 1026: Undercurrents
Late night.
Inside the immortal's cave.
Fang Xi took out the void treasure he had obtained from Feng Leizi, waved his hand, and conjured streams of earthy yellow Dharma power. Behind him, illusory mountain ranges appeared as he began refining it, breaking through layer after layer of its restrictions.
Feng Leizi indeed had quite a few treasures on him.
Of course, the most crucial were that pair of 'Wind Thunder Wheels'.
These wheels truly lived up to their name as immortal-grade rarities, capable of unleashing the 'Wind Thunder Fusion Escape' to instantly travel ten thousand li away.
Among numerous immortal treasures, they could be ranked among the best.
Had he not provoked someone with such profound mastery over the void as himself, Feng Leizi could have lived quite a carefree life.
Fang Xi stroked his chin, feeling rather amused.
"As for those Tribulation Immortals. . . there should still be some lingering trouble. . ."
Although when he used his Heavenly Immortal primordial spirit to kill Feng Leizi, his Taiyi Formless Sword technique also incorporated the Seven Emotions Sword Art comprehended by his avatar within the Heavenly Immortal mystic realm, ensuring that Feng Leizi, even with an avatar, would be thoroughly annihilated, so many Tribulation Immortals had seen Feng Leizi pursuing Fang Xi. When Feng Leizi perished afterward and Fang Xi returned alive to the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, there was no need to investigate who the enemy was.
"Fortunately, that group of Tribulation Immortals is currently playing hide-and-seek with Yu Xiu in Myriad Treasury Valley, so they probably won't have time to bother with me. . ."
Myriad Treasury Valley was an immortal realm's ultimate perilous land; even Heavenly Immortals and Earthly Immortals could completely lose their way if they weren't careful!
"Furthermore, being so desperate for a drop of 'Star Essence Liquid' suggests that the leader of those Tribulation Immortals is, at most, a True Immortal Perfected stage cultivator. . ."
Fang Xi naturally knew that Yu Xiu dared not return.
Otherwise, he would be bringing a great enemy to the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
He didn't believe that the old, weak, and ailing cultivators currently left behind could withstand a pack of hungry wolves!
'The current situation of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce is truly dire. Business was good before because the North Star Immortal Domain was relatively stable, but now that war has broken out, its various branches have either been plundered or harbored treacherous intentions. . . '
'Even the Immortals at the Abundant Snow Mountain headquarters are likely harboring their own thoughts. . . '
Fang Xi remembered how well Yu Xiu had treated him initially, allowing him to browse numerous ancient texts as soon as he arrived at the headquarters. He still wanted to help as much as possible.
'I hope Yu Xiu doesn't die. That old fellow still owes me a sum of Immortal Jade. . . '
He let out a breath and completely dismantled all the restrictions within the void treasure, his divine sense then entering a spatial dimension.
What met his eyes first were piles of Immortal Jade.
Beyond that, there were also numerous jade boxes, pill bottles, and even documents and classics. . .
There were no obvious stolen goods, though.
"This Feng Leizi was usually an upright person. Perhaps the opportunity was once in ten thousand years, and he was tempted by treasures like the Star Essence Liquid, so he simply became a rogue immortal. . ."
Fang Xi shook his head and began casually sorting through them.
Among them, there was even a token for a mountain-guarding grand array, with an illusory mountain range depicted on it.
Feng Leizi's Daoist sanctuary, 'Wind Thunder Mountain', was actually a decent foundation, even possessing an immortal vein.
But with the North Star Immortal Domain now in chaos, Fang Xi had no desire to exert effort occupying it and could only give it up.
'Just a pile of junk. . . '
'Indeed, storybooks are all lies. I actually thought I'd find some Dao artifact fragments, or divine cultivation manuals or something. . . '
Fang Xi sighed, then immediately understood.
It wasn't that Feng Leizi had nothing good; it was that his own standards had grown increasingly high.
At his current level, not to mention Dao Monarchs, perhaps only void treasures of a Dao Child's caliber could truly make his eyes light up.
Just as he was about to enter secluded cultivation, Fang Xian's voice rang out from outside: "Master. . . Divine Immortal Huo seeks an audience!"
"Let him in."
Fang Xi pondered. He had met this Divine Immortal Huo a few times before; he was a Divine Immortal with no hope of further advancement.
Why had he come in the dead of night?
"Fellow Daoist Fang!"
Divine Immortal Huo, clad in a nine-dragon golden robe and wearing a flat-topped imperial crown, was dressed like a mortal emperor.
He strode in, chuckling: "I have a heaven-shaking fortune, which I intend to bestow upon Fellow Daoist. I wonder if it interests you?"
Fang Xi's expression remained unchanged: "What fortune might that be?"
Seeing this, Divine Immortal Huo's face showed a hint of joy as he said, "Naturally, it's the fortune of this Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce."
"So that's it. . ."
Fang Xi understood: "Fellow Daoist intends to seize the Yu family's foundation?"
"To be frank. . . several fellow Daoists have already agreed. This old man is not one to forget kindness, but with the current precarious situation and Yu Xiu's absence, the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce truly needs some interim management. . ."
Divine Immortal Huo shook his head.
"Ultimately, it's still profit that stirs hearts."
Fang Xi understood. Both were Immortals who had cultivated for untold tens of thousands of years, and neither minced words: "Unfortunately. . . this fortune does not move me."
Divine Immortal Huo's expression immediately shifted slightly, and he sneered: "In that case, Fellow Daoist merely needs to stand by and observe, and we shall still present you with a gift. . ."
"It seems there's not only internal strife, but also collusion with external enemies? Are those several auras outside Abundant Snow Mountain your accomplices?"
Fang Xi didn't answer, instead muttering to himself.
"You actually detected their presence? "Divine Immortal Huo was incredibly shocked and enraged. For the first time, he felt that his decision to confront Fang Xi might have been a mistake.
"Although I also have thoughts of leaving, the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce has treated me well. They've tolerated me freeloading for so many years, so it wouldn't be right to smash their rice bowl now. . ."
Fang Xi shook his head. The surrounding void instantly became hazy.
One flying sword after another materialized.
Among them, one was black and white, imbued with the essence of life and death—it was precisely the Life-Death Flying Sword!
There was also the 'Time Warden Sword', emitting countless meridian divine lights that affected the surrounding temporal sequence.
In addition, the last one, the 'Taiyi Formless Sword', vanished without a trace, making it extremely difficult for even an Immortal's divine sense to capture.
The Small Three Wonders Sword Array instantly formed!
With a flash of light, Divine Immortal Huo was enveloped. Streaks of sword shadows pierced through his protective spiritual light and treasures, suppressing the Immortal.
Until this moment, the outside world remained eerily silent, not even the immortal's cave had been damaged.
'When Immortals act, it's often with grand momentum, affecting thousands of miles. . . '
'Now, I've subdued a Divine Immortal within this small space; this is a different kind of power. . . One can only say the disparity between us is simply too vast. '
Fang Xi sighed with emotion, then said, "Xian'er, go outside again and invite the Chamber Master in."
Fang Xian complied. Not long after, he returned with Yu Xuan.
Trailing behind Yu Xuan was a Ghost Immortal, none other than 'Uncle Ying'.
"Yu Xuan respectfully greets Senior Fang."
Yu Xuan offered a graceful bow: "This junior heard that Senior Huo came seeking you earlier. May I ask where he is now?"
'Didn't go to Xu Qing first, but came to me instead? '
'Indeed, Earthly Immortals are more popular than Human Immortals. . . '
Fang Xi inwardly grumbled, then chuckled: "Right here. . ."
As he spread open his palm, he revealed Divine Immortal Huo, shrunk several times over, clutched in his hand like a mere doll.
And stuck into the doll's body were three gleaming small swords!
"It's Huo Dongqing!"
The Ghost Immortal, Uncle Ying, flashed, appearing before Yu Xuan, his expression betraying an undisguised horror as he looked at Fang Xi!
Although Huo Dongqing was like him, a Divine Immortal with no hope for future advancement, he was quite skilled in combat and possessed several divine path treasures for defense.
Even the old Chamber Master would have found it quite difficult to subdue him!
What's more, this person had been suppressed successfully within a confined space, in just the span of a few words.
His divine abilities and Dharma power were simply terrifying to contemplate!
"Uncle Ying. . . if Senior Fang intends to act, you won't be able to stop him."
Yu Xuan, however, smiled at this point: "The Chamber is currently in a precarious state. It is rare and fortunate that Senior Fang still stands with me. On behalf of my father, I thank you for your great kindness!"
She bowed to Fang Xi once more.
"Sigh. . . Back then, the old Chamber Master taught me the 'Evergreen Art' and allowed me to browse various texts. . . there indeed is some kindness owed."
Fang Xi sighed: "However, according to this person, there are still several Immortals backing him. Does the Chamber Master have a way to deal with them?"
If Yu Xuan couldn't produce any solutions and only intended for him to bear the main burden alone, then, he regretted, Fang Xi was prepared to simply flee.
At most, he would casually rescue one of the Yu family members, considering it the conclusion of their shared fate and karma.
After all, only those who help themselves get help from others!
"Xuan'er has pondered for a long time and indeed has some countermeasures. . . Uncle Ying, Uncle Qing, and Senior Fang are all trustworthy individuals. With you Seniors present, those petty villains wouldn't dare to act presumptuously. Furthermore, before Father left, he did indeed entrust all the Chamber's hidden resources to me."
Yu Xuan suddenly formed a hand seal with one hand, and a void treasure behind her opened.
Within that mini-cave heaven, magma flowed on all sides, its scorching heat twisting the void.
Additionally, a strange golden demonic god stood amidst the magma, its body covered in crimson patterns, seemingly drawing power from the magma.
"Myriad Heavy Profound Rock? A puppet?"
Fang Xi recognized that the magma flowing within that mini-cave heaven was far from ordinary; it was a rare heavenly material and earthly treasure.
But even more crucial was that dark golden demonic god statue!
It was actually a puppet!
Not just a puppet, it even seemed to be an Immortal-level puppet!
"Precisely, Senior's discerning eye is truly sharp, it is indeed a puppet! " Yu Xuan replied: "This 'Myriad Heavy Puppet' was crafted by my Yu family ancestors at enormous cost, traveling far to foreign lands to commission a grandmaster of puppets. . . It is normally kept in this 'Myriad Heavy Profound Rock Cave' for nourishment, and once it unleashes its full power, even a Heavenly Immortal would likely find it difficult to subdue it in a short period. . ."
'Indeed, the Yu family has been able to control the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce for so many years, so they naturally have their hidden resources. . . '
Fang Xi nodded, then asked: "Can it fight a Heavenly Immortal? I wonder if it's a True Immortal Perfected stage Heavenly Immortal, or a Heavenly Immortal who has condensed their Void Platform? Or even. . . a Heavenly Immortal before they sever their Dao?"
Although Heavenly Immortals possessed extremely high immortal grades, their combat power varied wildly across different stages.
A hint of shame immediately appeared on Yu Xuan's face: "None of those. . . It should only be comparable to Dugu Fang. . ."
'So, a Heavenly Immortal who just broke through? No wonder I didn't sense much danger. . . '
Fang Xi inwardly grumbled.
Even so, he understood the preciousness of such a puppet.
The Yu family commissioning someone to build it back then involved not just a large number of rare treasures, but also immense personal favors!
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