Chapter 125: Golden Flood Dragon Shears (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 125: Golden Flood Dragon Shears (Seeking Subscription)
In truth, the most valuable item on the Kou family's eldest brother should have been the 'White Tortoise Armor' he wore!
Even though this armor was damaged, its value still surpassed that of a superior-grade artifact.
Aside from that, the large flying boat was also quite valuable.
Unfortunately, neither was of much use to Fang Xi.
He would rather have that large-capacity storage bag!
"Golden Flood Dragon Hammer? !"
Ruan Xing Ling was somewhat surprised; she had originally thought he would choose the spirit armor set.
However, she said nothing, quickly completing the distribution with Fang Xi.
Fang Xi looked at the surrounding mess, bowed first, and then withdrew.
Lu Guo followed closely behind Fang Xi. The two boarded the Black Feather Boat, which transformed into a streak of light, vanishing in the distance.
"Master!"
Ruan Dan, with a severed arm, stepped forward, her eyes bloodshot.
"You scoundrel!"
Ruan Xing Ling's delicate brows shot up, carrying a hint of coldness: "I clearly gave you the 'Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman,' why didn't you use it? If I hadn't heard something happened at Black Sand Island, I might not have rushed back. By then, even if you achieved Foundation Establishment, it would have been a lifelong regret. . ."
...
Emerald Cliff.
Underground cave.
'After all, she contributed the most. It would have been truly tactless of me to immediately demand the most valuable item. . . '
'Besides, I already have the Spirit Serpent Armor. '
Beneath the Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning, Fang Xi sat cross-legged.
Suddenly, he patted his storage bag, and several bloodied corpses appeared from within—all from the bandit cultivators from today.
Swish! Swish!
From the Demonic Tree, roots hung down, piercing into the corpses, suspending them entirely.
As this happened, the corpses' flesh shriveled, turning into desiccated mummies, still swaying slightly.
This scene, in truth, appeared exceptionally wicked and terrifying.
"Indeed. . . the flesh and blood of cultivators are rich in spiritual energy, truly far surpassing spirit rice and Taisui meat for the Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning. . ."
Feeling the mix of joy and craving from the Demonic Tree, Fang Xi's expression flickered erratically.
He hadn't been forced to that final step yet; it was best to avoid using humans as fertilizer.
After thinking for a moment, he finally pulled out the corpse of the Qi Refinement eighth-layer second boss.
"What a pity. If it were the Kou family's eldest brother's corpse, I would definitely make it into a puppet. That person cultivated body refinement to the third stage, equivalent to a humanoid demon beast. . ."
However, the Kou family's eldest brother was a 'Silver-Armored Demon'; his corpse might even need to be handed over, so Fang Xi never considered it.
Now, looking at the corpse of the Qi Refinement eighth-layer second boss, he pondered for a moment, then decided to let the Demonic Tree absorb it.
After the Demonic Tree absorbed the flesh and blood of an eighth-layer Qi Refinement cultivator, its branches writhed wildly, becoming even more excited.
Plop! Plop!
Suddenly, a root directly dropped down, piercing into Fang Xi's back.
"Mmm!"
Fang Xi let out a sigh of pleasure and satisfaction.
With that wave of transmission, he felt his lifespan increase by at least thirty days!
In fact, in recent years, as the Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning consumed high-quality Taisui meat, the life essence it provided daily had also continuously grown denser and thicker. . .
By now, Fang Xi could vaguely discern his lifespan limit, which was roughly around two hundred years.
This was already comparable to some Foundation Establishment cultivators!
At this moment, streaks of blood-red light flickered in his eyes, and an endless craving surged in his heart: "Kill. . . devour! As long as I devour enough. . . I will achieve. . . eternal life! ! !"
The Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning was incredibly excited, its vines and branches dancing, even proactively extending beneath the houses of Widow Wang and Hai Da Gui. With just a thought from Fang Xi, it could. . .
"No!"
The next instant, Fang Xi forcibly ordered the Demonic Tree to retract its tendrils, his expression turning incredibly grim: "Was that. . . a near-devil-devour, or something else?"
If he had followed that feeling just now, it might have spiraled out of control, eventually leading him to devour all the cultivators on the entire island!
Such an act was not his style or his true intention!
"What. . . is wrong with me?"
Fang Xi immediately sat cross-legged and circulated his Longevity Art cultivation method.
Accompanied by a refreshing sensation flowing through his body, the restlessness in his heart quickly receded.
He disconnected the root from his back and gazed at the colossal Demonic Tree, a cloud of gloom on his face: "Is this. . . the Demonic Tree's instinct?"
This spirit plant seemed to possess an inherent cruelty.
After he refined it, it seemed fine at first, but gradually, a subtle, pervasive influence began to emerge.
...
A few days later.
Inside the courtyard.
Fang Xi sat beneath a peach blossom tree, sipping tea.
Since that unusual night, everything had been calm, nothing else had happened.
Even after several attempts to comprehend the 'Longevity Art,' he hadn't found a solution.
He could only resort to a balance of work and rest, suspending his cultivation for a few days, drinking tea and nourishing his spirit daily, cultivating his temperament.
He took a sip of spirit tea, then suddenly waved his hand.On the tabletop, three gleaming, golden superior-grade artifacts immediately appeared!
They were a saber, a sword, and a hammer!
The sword was the Green Reaping Sword, a trusty companion for many years, and Fang Xi had a deep affection for it; its minor imperfections had long since been repaired.
"The Kou Brothers' Golden Flood Dragon Trio Set. . . I've collected them all, I suppose? Though they're not of much use. . ."
Fang Xi muttered a complaint.
These three superior-grade artifacts were quite renowned in the Green Bamboo Mountain market. He would never have imagined he would one day collect them all.
"Consider it a small satisfaction for my collecting habit. . . Eh, something's not right?"
He swept his Divine Consciousness over them, preparing to put the three items back into his storage bag, when he suddenly noticed something amiss.
Within these three artifacts, there seemed to be hidden mysteries that subtly aligned with the concept of 'combination artifacts' found in the artifact refinement inheritance!
"Could it be. . ."
Fang Xi's eyes lit up. He picked up the Golden Flood Dragon Saber, feeling a groove on its blade that seemed to perfectly fit the Golden Flood Dragon Sword. . .
And the Golden Flood Dragon Hammer, it seemed, could also be disassembled. . .
"This isn't a set of artifacts, but. . . one artifact, no, that's not right. . ."
A moment later, Fang Xi combined the Golden Flood Dragon Trio Set, and a brand-new artifact appeared before his eyes.
It was a massive pair of shears, its surface covered in golden scales, emanating a profound aura and brilliant, dazzling spiritual light.
"This isn't an artifact; it's. . . a spirit armament used by Foundation Establishment cultivators!"
"A low-grade spirit armament—the Golden Flood Dragon Shears!"
Fang Xi's eyes brightened slightly.
He didn't know that the Kou Brothers had once stumbled into a Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave-heaven, obtaining numerous fortuitous encounters, one of which was this low-grade spirit armament!
However, Qi Refinement cultivators found it difficult to use spirit armaments. After the Kou Brothers' research, they discovered that this spirit armament was somewhat special; it could be disassembled into three superior-grade artifacts, which they then divided among themselves.
Now, the three artifacts finally merged into one!
"A spirit armament only usable by Foundation Establishment cultivators? !"
Fang Xi's interest was piqued. The magic power of his Longevity Art surged into the Golden Flood Dragon Shears.
Before long, a strained expression appeared on his face, and the Golden Flood Dragon Shears only glowed faintly, levitating and emitting powerful spiritual light fluctuations.
'This power. . . it's probably comparable to Ruan Xing Ling using her rare treasure? '
'But the consumption is much greater. I didn't see her struggling like this back then. . . Even if she's at Qi Refinement Perfection, she's only one layer above me. . . '
'Indeed, spirit armaments are not suitable for Qi Refinement cultivators. '
Fang Xi had heard that Foundation Establishment cultivators' bodies condensed liquid magic power, which was completely different from the gaseous magic power of Qi Refinement cultivators!
Even a single drop, used to cast a low-level spell, could unleash immense power, slaying Qi Refinement cultivators as if they were nothing!
"The inherent strength of magic power means that whether casting spells or using artifacts, it has the effect of turning decay into wonder."
His heart yearned even more for Foundation Establishment.
But at the same time, he secretly envied Ruan Xing Ling. Clearly, her rare treasure consumed less and possessed greater power, far better than these broken shears.
Thinking of Ruan Xing Ling, Fang Xi sighed again.
In this round, she arrived at a crucial moment and even killed the Silver-Armored Demon. While it seemed like she won, in reality, she lost. . .
As he mused, Fang Xi's expression changed as he sensed something. He put the Golden Flood Dragon Shears into his storage bag and proactively opened the formation.
Not long after, Ruan Xing Ling elegantly arrived.
"Greetings, Island Master!"
Fang Xi casually cupped a hand and chuckled: "Please, have a seat and some tea!"
Ruan Xing Ling sat opposite Fang Xi, picked up a teacup, and took a small sip, sighing with emotion: "Daoist Friend Fang's tea art has grown even more refined. When I was outside, I often missed the clear tea and fine wine here. . ."
"How is your disciple?"
Fang Xi took out some pastries and asked casually.
At the mention of Ruan Dan, a hint of anger and distress appeared on Ruan Xing Ling's face: "Her physical body was damaged, and her hopes for future Foundation Establishment are slim. . . Hmph, when the Silver-Armored Demon ran rampant, where were the Thirty-Six Islands Alliance's enforcement teams? I must seek justice from the Alliance for this!"
Seeing Ruan Xing Ling's demeanor, she intended to appeal through official channels to the Thirty-Six Islands Alliance, rather than having Peach Blossom Island leave the Alliance!
There was a significant difference in this.
Once they left the Thirty-Six Islands Alliance, they would become enemies! And even if they were in the right, they would no longer have any standing!
By appealing through official channels, she showed she wasn't willing to 'flip the table. ' It meant a win-win for everyone, and the higher-ups would have to provide comfort and compensation!
Just from this move, Fang Xi knew that Ruan Xing Ling's rationality was still intact.
"This time, I must thank you greatly. Otherwise, Peach Blossom Island might not have been able to hold out until I arrived. . ."
Ruan Xing Ling rose and curtsied.
"Island Master, you flatter me too much. . ."
Fang Xi waved his hands repeatedly, pouring Ruan Xing Ling another cup of spirit tea: "I actually wanted to ask. . . about Foundation Establishment!"
Having accumulated for a long time and finally breaking through to Qi Refinement seventh-layer, it was quite reasonable for him to start inquiring about Foundation Establishment.
As for his true cultivation?
With the Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning storing his magic power, Ruan Xing Ling couldn't detect it at all.
After all, this woman didn't possess Divine Consciousness.
"Foundation Establishment. . ."
When Ruan Xing Ling mentioned this, a wry smile couldn't help but appear on her face: "Myriad Islands Lake is merely a barren place for the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World; opportunities for Foundation Establishment are exceedingly rare. . . As for the Foundation Establishment opportunities within the Yue Kingdom, most are controlled by the Black Heaven Sect. Even the Seven Great Families and Five Great Sects find it difficult to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills. . . Of course, these Foundation Establishment factions can occasionally acquire lower-grade Core Formation Spiritual Items to ensure the continuation of their family lines."
"This time, when I went out, traveling to various places, I finally settled in White Peace Immortal City, preparing for Foundation Establishment. However, I heard news of Black Sand Island's destruction and had no choice but to return. . ."
Fang Xi's expression was solemn. The news of the Silver-Armored Demon's annihilation of Black Sand Island was widely spread throughout the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World. There was no need to guess that the hidden manipulator behind it was related to the Foundation Establishment powers of Myriad Islands Lake.
Their aim was to thwart Ruan Xing Ling's Foundation Establishment!
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