Chapter 143: Enslaving the Demon King (Bonus Chapter 2)
Chapter 143: Enslaving the Demon King (Bonus Chapter 2)
Fang Xi didn't even glance at the grand finale item.
He earnestly wished for Ouyang Zhen to bid on a few more Foundation Establishment Pills, so he could draw more attention away from himself.
After successfully bidding on the 'Wood Spirit Divine Lightning Remnant Array', he immediately left, instructing a maidservant to inform the auction house staff to bring his acquired items for handover. He then departed the auction venue through a secret passage provided by them.
‘At this auction, I only acquired the 'Dragon Transformation Ginseng' and the 'Wood Spirit Divine Lightning Array', revealing assets of around three thousand Spirit Stones. . . ’
‘Normally, this would attract the attention of Foundation Establishment cultivators, but everyone's focused on the grand finale item right now, so there's probably very little attention on me. . . ’
‘Time to make a run for it. . . ’
Fang Xi walked out of the inner city, not returning to his home in Yanliu Alley, but instead heading directly out of the city.
Although his martial arts were comparable to a fourth-level Body Cultivator, he still didn't have a second-tier spirit armor on him!
Naturally, it was best to avoid trouble if possible.
As for holing up in White Peace Immortal City to refine pills and achieve Foundation Establishment?
Fang Xi did not want to rashly attempt inter-world travel within the confines of a third-tier forbidden grand array.
What if the other party could sense the fluctuations? That would be a huge problem.
Furthermore, if he didn't leave White Peace Immortal City, there'd be no way to set up the array to retrieve the pill!
Therefore, Fang Xi decided on a plan: fight fast and escape faster!
After leaving the Immortal City, Fang Xi suddenly felt his chest broaden, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
He released his Divine Consciousness, controlled his artifact, and directly transformed into a streak of escape light, soaring into the distance.
At this moment, even if he encountered Foundation Establishment cultivators chasing him, he could simply flee and find an opportunity to cross over midway!
Of course, if he could avoid Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was still better not to encounter them.
After all, the other party possessed Divine Consciousness. If he was forced to cross over before escaping their Divine Consciousness range, his golden finger would be at risk of exposure!
“Hmm? There are really those who aren't afraid of death? ”
After flying out of the Immortal City's range for more than ten li, Fang Xi saw a group of cultivators approaching with murderous intent, controlling a spirit boat with malicious intentions.
“I clearly checked with my Divine Consciousness, there shouldn't be any tracking marks on me, right? ”
“So, it's staking out? As long as a suitable target emerges from the auction house with the right cultivation, they try to make a move? ”
Fang Xi's eyes turned cold.
Such bandit cultivators were like locusts in the cultivation world.
“Fellow Daoist. . . ”
A leading cultivator on the spirit boat called out, clearly at the Qi Refinement Perfected stage.
“Die! ”
Fang Xi couldn't be bothered with pleasantries. The Primordial Chaos True Body behind him stood tall, reaching the heavens, its five fingers pressed together, as it suddenly unleashed a punch!
Bang!
With a single punch, before the Qi Refinement Perfected cultivator could react, his protective artifact shattered into pieces, and his body, along with the spirit boat beneath him, was torn asunder!
“Not good! ”
“It's a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator! ”
“Run! ”
The bandit cultivators scattered like startled birds and beasts, but were seized by the massive hand that followed, crushing them one by one. . .
Whoosh! !
One of them, seeing the situation turn dire, activated a talisman, transforming into a streak of golden light and fleeing towards White Peace Immortal City. That speed was so great that even Fang Xi could not hope to catch up.
“A second-tier escape talisman, unexpectedly? ”
Fang Xi retracted his Primordial Chaos True Body, frowning. “It seems they have some backing. Right now, Foundation Establishment is the priority. . . ”
Anyway, he was using the identity of Daoist Mu, so after killing the remaining bandit cultivators, he simply left.
...
His journey back to the State of Yue was incredibly swift, like the wind and lightning.
Then, Fang Xi chose to cross over in a lake along the way.
Da Liang.
For the Martial God Gate's headquarters, Fang Xi chose Black Stone City.
This place had been abandoned, but a large number of buildings remained, all of which could be utilized.
Furthermore. . .
According to the 'two demons not meeting' rule, where one demon permanently resided, the surrounding demons and monsters would move away, making the area very peaceful.
By this time, Black Stone City had gradually started to see some human presence.
A large number of martial artists arrived, clearing away the original ruins and rubble, and establishing a grand and imposing complex of buildings.
Inside the seclusion chamber.
The main door rumbled open, and Fang Xi stepped out from within.
“Gate Master! ”
The maidservants waiting at the entrance immediately brightened when they saw Fang Xi emerge.
This Gate Master often entered seclusion for several months or even a year; truly, he was no ordinary person.
“Who else is currently in the Gate? ”
Fang Xi asked casually.
“Left Emissary Liu has just returned, Right Emissary Zhou is still out of town. . . ”
“Besides them, the Five Elements Elder is also here! ”
The maidservant immediately bowed and reported.
The Left and Right Protectors, plus the Five Great Elders, constituted the highest echelons of the Martial God Gate, apart from Fang Xi himself, the Gate Master.
As for Left Protector Liu Ruyan?
This woman was the former head of the Grandmaster Society who had led her followers to surrender. Her cultivation had long since reached the realm of a Great Grandmaster, with qi permeating her entire body!
“Summon Protector Liu! ”
Fang Xi walked into the main hall, gazing at the ancient and sturdy architecture made of massive rocks, seemingly lost in thought.
Not long after, Liu Ruyan stepped in. “Gate Master. . . ”
“How have things been in the Gate recently? ”
Fang Xi sat cross-legged on the stone seat, like an ancient deity.
“Reporting to Gate Master, following King Gui, King Yong and King Dasheng have successively submitted. . . By last month, the last rebel king, ‘Black Dragon King’, was beheaded. . . The world has been unified! ”
The Grandmaster Society was originally a force capable of stirring up the world. Since Fang Xi established the Martial God Gate, it had attracted even more Grandmasters who were devoted to martial arts or had long lived in seclusion.
And amidst the chaotic armies, the support of Grandmasters was indeed greatly needed.
Behind the various rebel kings, there had always been shadows of Grandmasters. When they discovered that beyond the Martial Saint realm there was also the Martial God realm, especially after King Liang was casually killed, they all chose to submit.
“The world. . . unified? ”
Fang Xi murmured.
He had merely handed matters over to his subordinates, never expecting that, without a sound, they would conquer the entire world?
With his current prestige, even if he were to ascend the throne as emperor tomorrow, it would be but a matter of a single word.
‘Alas. . . worldly glory and wealth are but fleeting clouds to me. . . ’
Fang Xi sighed inwardly, then continued, “How are the various documents coming along? ”
“All of the imperial family's secret archives have been recovered, and intelligence regarding demons and monsters from various regions has been copied and sent to the library. . . ”
Liu Ruyan said, “And the intelligence on the Demon Kings from various regions that you previously instructed. . . I personally investigated each one, confirming their accuracy. ”
“Hmm, you've done well! ”
This woman's competence exceeded Fang Xi's expectations somewhat.
He had them gather information on Demon Kings, naturally preparing to take a few to the South Barrens and then slaughter them!
To increase the chance of obtaining inner cores, they had to be ancient demons, and exceptionally gifted ones.
Such Demon Kings often ravaged regions, and even Grandmasters found them difficult to hunt. Personally subjugating them and taking them away to kill them for their cores would also count as benefiting the people of Da Liang.
“This Seat rewards merit. This is ‘The Book of Martial Gods’, compiled by this Seat! ”
Fang Xi casually tossed out a scroll, which contained his experiences in condensing True Vigor and breaking through to the Martial God realm.
“Many thanks, Gate Master! ”
Liu Ruyan immediately bowed in great joy.
Wasn't this what all Grandmasters who joined the Martial God Gate yearned for?
“To break through to Martial God, one still needs the aid of special great medicines. . . Work hard, and this Seat will not treat his own people unfairly. ”
Seeing this, Fang Xi's lips curved into a slight smile.
Once he achieved Foundation Establishment, searching for second-tier blood-qi type pill formulas would be a trivial matter.
...
Several months later.
Da Liang.
Monkey Mountain.
On this mountain lived a group of demonic monkeys, each possessing immense strength, who frequently descended to wreak havoc.
The provincial army attempted to encircle and suppress them several times but returned without success, because among the demonic monkeys, there was also a Vajra Giant Ape King!
This Demon King not only possessed boundless strength but also had skin like bronze and bones like iron. Even a Grandmaster's full power would find it difficult to breach its defense; it was extremely troublesome!
“Squeak squeak! ”
“Chitter chitter! ”
On this day, the cries of monkeys once again echoed through the mountain forest.
Tigers, wolves, and other wild beasts that were foraging trembled, scattering in fear for their lives.
Near Monkey Mountain, the monkeys were the true kings of all beasts!
Bang!
A figure leaped down from the edge of the cliff, his fingers continuously releasing True Vigor, dissipating the force against the smooth cliff face.
“A bunch of damn monkeys, so what if this old man drank some of your wine? ”
Zhou Tong's entire body took on a copper hue, like a bronze man, as he slammed heavily into the ground, creating a large pit.
He rose as if nothing had happened, patted the dust from his body, and then looked up to see a three-meter tall golden giant ape lunging at him. He couldn't help but be startled, “This Ape King is truly troublesome. . . ”
Zhou Tong, who had fought against this Vajra Giant Ape, felt utterly powerless.
This monkey had thick hide and flesh, with bronze skin and steel bones, making it extremely difficult for even a Grandmaster's True Vigor to inflict real damage; it was incredibly troublesome!
In their previous encounters, he had been helpless, even almost getting counter-killed!
Now seeing the Ape King pursue him, he immediately took off running!
“Squeak squeak! ”
The golden Ape King seemed to have been enraged by him, relentlessly giving chase from behind.
The two, one chasing and one fleeing, covered dozens of li in an instant.
Bang!
Just then, a burst of fireworks exploded in mid-air.
Zhou Tong saw it and was immediately overjoyed, turning his direction and running towards where the fireworks had burst. “You beast, dare to chase me again! ”
The Ape King hesitated for a moment, a human-like flicker of doubt in its eyes, but it still bared its fangs and pursued.
In its perception, no human could harm it or pose a threat to its life!
An incense stick's time later!
Bang!
A thick, crimson, several-zhang-long arm appeared out of thin air, pressing the Ape King firmly onto the ground.
The Ape King struggled ceaselessly, but it was utterly helpless against the giant hand of the Primordial Chaos True Body.
“Zhou Tong, well done. . . ”
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, followed by a considerable number of Martial God Gate members.
With the cooperation of numerous Grandmasters, ordinary Demon Kings were even captured alive and sent directly to the Black Stone City headquarters.
Those who required his personal intervention were truly formidable and troublesome characters!
Either they could fly, or they could enter the water, leaving Grandmasters utterly helpless.
This Vajra Ape King, however, was truly gifted, unmatched in ground combat!
Fang Xi felt extremely satisfied watching this. Such a Demon King, with such deep accumulations, it would be unreasonable if it didn't produce a demonic core upon breaking through!
He approached the Ape King, the five fingers of the Primordial Chaos True Body continuously exerting pressure.
The Ape King's body crackled like popping beans, and its cries grew incredibly sharp.
“If you don't want to die, then behave yourself and don't resist! ”
Fang Xi coldly glanced at the Ape King, his Divine Consciousness overflowing and forcefully slamming into the Ape King's sea of consciousness, transforming into a mark of enslavement.
The fierceness in the Ape King's eyes gradually faded, becoming docile.
“Alright. . . ”
Fang Xi released the Ape King. The colossal demonic ape stood behind him, like a massive, multi-ton child.
This scene left Zhou Tong dumbfounded. “Just a glance, and he subdued such a Demon King? Is this the power of a Martial God? ! ”
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