Chapter 150: Myriad Arts Pavilion (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 150: Myriad Arts Pavilion (Please Subscribe)
Myriad Ocean Tower.
Slam!
A fine jade teacup shattered on the ground.
The passing maidservants walked on eggshells, terrified of incurring the young master's wrath.
"Good. . . good, Fang Xi! I gave him several days, yet he dares to keep delaying. . ."
Song Qing sneered, then said to a Song Clan servant by his side, "He went to Mingqing Pavilion today?"
"Yes, it is said he was redeeming someone he knows from the Green Leaf Xu Family. . . and the Xu Family agreed. " The servant bowed in reply.
"Heh heh, he climbed onto White Peace Immortal City's high branch, looked down on my Song Clan's overtures, and I bore it. . . but now he interferes with the Xu Family? What does he take our Yue Kingdom's seven great aristocratic families for?"
"Then, Young Master, should we teach him a lesson? " The servant lowered his voice, a cunning glint flashing in his eyes, countless malicious thoughts swirling within his mind.
Song Qing was slightly swayed, but immediately shook his head. "This is White Peace Immortal City after all, with a True Immortal presiding. It's not easy to make a move. . . However, this person isn't yet a guest elder of White Peace Immortal City, is he?"
"Young Master is brilliant. . . " The servant's eyes lit up as an idea struck him.
"At this moment, White Peak Mountain should be overseen by True Immortal's eighteenth disciple—Ouyang Zhen, who handles its daily affairs. . . This man responds to gentle persuasion but not to force. If I were to go personally, it would only provoke his defiance, making matters harder to resolve. . . Go deliver a message to Xu Shuolei. Tell him to go to Ouyang Zhen and plead his case, saying that someone, without even joining the White Peak Mountain lineage, is already abusing their power!"
Song Qing touched the bracelet on his left hand, a flicker of satisfaction crossing his face.
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Half a month later.
White Peak Mountain.
This third-order spirit vein location was perpetually wreathed in spiritual mist. Halfway up the mountain, acres of medicinal fields had been cultivated, and arrays of colorful, shimmering restrictions glowed. As for the peak, numerous pavilions and towers had been constructed to house True Immortal White Peak and his disciples.
True Immortal White Peak had taken dozens of disciples, but regrettably, none had managed to break through to Core Formation. His previous seventeen disciples had either died of old age when their lifespans reached their limit, or perished in battles and explorations.
Thus, the eighteenth senior, Ouyang Zhen, was essentially the Eldest Senior Brother. Since True Immortal White Peak was often in secluded cultivation, Ouyang Zhen handled the immortal city's affairs in his stead.
That day.
A six-winged spirit snake flapped its wings, stirring up gusts of wind between heaven and earth, then landed before a grand hall.
"Thirty, slow down. . ."
Ouyang Zhen's brows furrowed. He pressed down on the ledger in his hand and saw Yuan Feihong burst in tempestuously.
"Eighteenth Senior Brother. . ."
Yuan Feihong seemed a little wronged. "I finally managed to recruit a guest elder for the immortal city, so why did you reject him?"
"That rogue cultivator at Foundation Establishment, Fang Xi?"
Ouyang Zhen set down the ledger and stood. "I was just about to talk to you about this. . . Someone complained that this person is overbearing and likely not of a stable temperament!"
"The Green Leaf Xu Family must have been instigated by the Song Clan. Young Master Song Qing bore a grudge in secret after failing to recruit him before, and spread rumors. . . I don't believe Senior Brother is completely unaware of this! " Yuan Feihong spoke quickly, yet politely and coherently.
"Indeed, I know a thing or two about this. . ."
Ouyang Zhen smiled. "But since Song Qing has subtly yielded, we ought to give his Song Clan some face. . ."
"The Song Clan. . . " Yuan Feihong was still a bit unconvinced.
"I know, you want to say the Song Clan is merely a Foundation Establishment family. . . But did you know that Black Heaven Sect's Core Formation ancestor celebrated his four hundredth birthday decades ago, and his great limit is not far off, yet Black Heaven Sect has yet to cultivate a second Core Formation cultivator? Meanwhile, the Song Clan's ancestor achieved Foundation Establishment Perfected long ago and is likely secretly plotting his Core Formation breakthrough?"
Ouyang Zhen's expression turned exceedingly serious. "The Song Clan's fortune now is either grand success or utter defeat. . . Therefore, it's best not to provoke them if possible. . . Of course, even a Core Formation force doesn't frighten us, but as I said, it's not worth it for a mere rogue cultivator who only reached Foundation Establishment at nearly sixty years old. . ."
As the master of an immortal city, one sometimes needs to assess the situation and act accordingly; not everything can go one's way.
This question of 'worth it or not' often requires comprehensive consideration and evaluation.
"But. . . Fang Xi truly has extraordinary qualities!"
Yuan Feihong urgently said, "My 'Xiao Qing' has always had precise spiritual senses; that day, it actually showed some fear of this person, which proves he must possess extraordinary skills. . ."
"Your six-winged resonant snake is indeed skilled at observation. . . possessing innate spiritual intuition that allows it to seek fortune and avoid disaster."
Ouyang Zhen hesitated slightly. "Senior Brother also knows that you've just come out of seclusion and are dedicated to serving the sect. . . Very well, let's give that rogue cultivator another chance. Tomorrow, you take him to the second floor of the 'Myriad Arts Pavilion'. At that time, I will also go personally, and bring Master's 'Insight Mirror' to examine this person's background. . . If he truly is a rare genius, a hidden pearl in the ocean, then even if we offend the Song Clan, we must take him as a guest elder. Perhaps after Master emerges from seclusion, he might even gain a worthy disciple. . ."
"If it doesn't work out, you can help him by introducing him to cultivation methods for purchase, and also apologize for the previous matter. There's no need to feel guilty anymore. Master always praises your innocent heart and rapid progress in cultivation, but you must also be careful with your own state of mind, and not be disturbed by external matters. . ."
Such a disposition and guidance were truly reasonable and fitting, leaving Yuan Feihong unable to find any fault.
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Willow Lane.
Fang Xi saw Yuan Feihong, who had come to visit, and couldn't help but show a delighted expression. "Fellow Daoist Yuan, I have given it careful consideration. . ."
"Wait a moment. . ."
Yuan Feihong seemed a little embarrassed. "Let's not discuss other matters today. I heard that Fellow Daoist is troubled by cultivation methods, so I specifically came to alleviate your worries. Has Fellow Daoist heard of the 'Myriad Arts Pavilion'?"
Fang Xi's heart stirred, realizing that the guest elder matter had likely taken a turn. Still, he maintained his composure: "Myriad Arts Pavilion? Is that the large power in the inner city that specializes in selling cultivation methods? Unfortunately, I've also been there, but found no cultivation method to my liking. . ."
"That was only the first floor. Myriad Arts Pavilion also has a second floor, where the refined cultivation methods, while still not comparable to those foundational family or sect techniques, are certainly high-quality. This humble one is willing to vouch for you, Fellow Daoist, and invite you inside for a look!"
Perhaps it was out of a sense of compensation, but Yuan Feihong spoke with genuine earnestness.
"Is that so? Then many thanks. . . Shall we depart now?"
Fang Xi was quite moved.
If he could acquire suitable cultivation methods, he genuinely didn't have much need to join White Peak Mountain.
The two walked together to the inner city and arrived before a colossal building.
On the gilded plaque, the three grand characters 'Myriad Arts Pavilion' were inscribed.
"Greetings, both of you. . . Young Master Thirty, what brings you here today?"
The welcoming attendant's face immediately broke into a smile upon seeing Yuan Feihong.
"I'm here to vouch for Fellow Daoist Fang. Have your shopkeeper come over and prepare to open the second floor!"
Yuan Feihong flicked out a golden token, then said to Fang Xi, "Although the second floor of Myriad Arts Pavilion isn't as good as my White Peak Mountain's Cultivation Method Pavilion, it's still an important area, difficult for ordinary people to enter."
"Then I truly must witness it for myself. . ."
Expectation also gleamed in Fang Xi's eyes.
Before long, an old scholar-like shopkeeper emerged, holding a scroll of ancient texts. "This old man is Kong Jiang, the shopkeeper of Myriad Arts Pavilion. Greetings, Young Master Thirty, and honored guest. . . Are you two intending to go up to the second floor? Please follow this old man!"
Fang Xi followed the old scholar-like shopkeeper up the stairs, arriving at the second floor of Myriad Arts Pavilion.
The second floor of this building was quite spacious, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.
Fang Xi paused, gazing at the softly glowing restrictions on the wooden walls around him, and a mirror hanging at the entrance, deep in thought.
"This is our pavilion's guardian array—the Eight Directions Immovable Array. Please, both of you!"
Kong Jiang stepped into the entrance first.
Yuan Feihong entered second.
Seeing this, Fang Xi's lips curved into a faint smile, and he likewise stepped into the mysterious light beneath the mirror.
The instant he touched the mysterious light, he felt as if his entire body had been laid bare, though the sensation came and went swiftly.
And before entering, Fang Xi had already activated his Demonic Tree, employing a concealing technique.
His steps paused for a brief moment, then he casually began to examine the situation on the Myriad Arts Pavilion's second floor, as if nothing had happened.
The second floor of Myriad Arts Pavilion was quite small, with only a few rows of bookshelves. On these shelves, jade slips were neatly arranged.
"Heh heh. . . this floor is not for just anyone; it's difficult for ordinary people to enter unless they are distinguished guests of White Peace Immortal City. . . Each jade slip contains only a partial copy of a cultivation method or secret art. To obtain the complete version, you must purchase it, and upon purchase, you must swear an oath not to transmit it to a second person. . . Of course, Fellow Daoist can also buy out the rights, but as for that price. . ."
Kong Jiang smiled as he gave the introduction.
Cultivation methods and secret arts have always been the core of any immortal cultivation force.
Although Myriad Arts Pavilion couldn't compare to White Peak Mountain's Cultivation Method Pavilion, it was still significantly stronger than the cultivation method pavilions of typical Foundation Establishment immortal clans.
Fang Xi's expression was serious. He first looked at the labels on the various wooden shelves:
'Cultivation Methods', 'Secret Arts', 'A Hundred Immortal Cultivation Arts'. . .
He first approached the cultivation method shelf, his divine consciousness extending outward to scan the jade slips on it.
He quickly discarded cultivation methods unsuitable for his metal, fire, and earth attributes, and turned his attention to wood-attribute methods:
"Wave Ripple Art" — suitable for cultivators with dual Water and Wood spiritual roots. Its magical power is formidable, and it excels in combat. . ."
"Purple Bamboo Art" — suitable for cultivators with Wood spiritual roots. It also cultivates the body, but requires consuming the special 'Purple Bamboo Pill' during cultivation. . ."
"Spirit Leaf Chant" — slow progress, but beneficial for breaking through bottlenecks."
"Evergreen Wood Longevity Art" — a wood-attribute cultivation method with ordinary magical power, but relatively fast cultivation speed. . . and it has the effect of preserving one's appearance!"
...
After a round of selection, Fang Xi picked up the "Spirit Leaf Chant" and the "Evergreen Wood Longevity Art" and carefully examined them.
Kong Jiang, meanwhile, smiled benignly as he introduced them: "This 'Spirit Leaf Chant' is an ancient cultivation method with immense power. . . but unfortunately, it only goes up to the late Foundation Establishment stage."
"As for the 'Evergreen Wood Longevity Art', it originated from the Wood Kingdom. It is said to be a cultivation method passed down from the Core Formation sect that ruled the Wood Kingdom before the Green Wood Sect. Although its power is ordinary, its strength lies in its stability, making it relatively safe to cultivate. . . and it can be cultivated all the way to the early Core Formation stage!"
"What a pity, they are all ancient methods, and not even top-tier ones," Yuan Feihong sighed softly.
"Oh? How does one distinguish between ancient and new methods, and what makes top-tier techniques special?"
Fang Xi asked with a smile, holding the jade slip.
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