Chapter 196: Encountering a Robber Cultivator Again (Extra Chapter for Monthly Tickets! ! )
Chapter 196: Encountering a Robber Cultivator Again (Extra Chapter for Monthly Tickets! ! )
“Undercurrents are stirring. . . ”
Fang Xi mused for a moment, guessing, “Could it be that Yan Dong Qing, the Grand Elder of the Yan family, is making more moves? ”
Currently, over half of Myriad Islands Lake had submitted to Ruan Xing Ling's authority. The only ones who could still stir up minor trouble were the Yan family from Spirit Sky Island.
After relocating there, this family had been diligently cultivating spirit fields and developing various side businesses in recent years, while also attempting to reopen the Spirit Sky Island Cultivation City. They seemed to have settled down completely.
But Fang Xi knew very well that such profound hatred for having their foundation seized would never be forgotten by any cultivator.
It was only natural for the Yan family to be making small moves in secret.
“Precisely. . . I found out that Yan Dong Qing has been uneasy ever since he was driven to Spirit Sky Island. He's been trying to bring in new Foundation Establishment external aid for his family. . . ”
Ruan Xing Ling spoke fluently: “This person hit a wall for years, but recently, there's been some news. . . ”
Fang Xi speculated thoughtfully.
To dare challenge their alliance of three Foundation Establishment cultivators, the opponent clearly possessed considerable strength.
“Speaking of which, this person actually has quite a connection to Dragon Fish Island. . . Have you ever heard of 'Zhong Tianjun'? ”
Ruan Xing Ling asked.
Fang Xi briefly recalled. Thanks to his Divine Consciousness, he retrieved a snippet from his memories: “That Zhong family Foundation Establishment cultivator who escaped when the Dragon Fish Zhong Clan was destroyed? ! This person isn't dead yet? ”
Back then, that was someone Ye San Ren, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, personally pursued!
‘This Ye fellow still had the nerve to claim he cultivated demonic arts. His evasion ability was truly lacking. How did he fail to silence them? ’
Fang Xi inwardly grumbled.
Now that he occupied Dragon Fish Island, he naturally had to guard against the return of the Zhong family remnants.
“The Yan family actually connected with the Zhong family remnants. How interesting. . . ”
Fang Xi was only briefly startled, then quickly calmed down.
“I had originally sent Ruan Dan to investigate this matter, but she never returned. It's been over a year now, and there's been no news whatsoever. . . ”
A rare trace of worry appeared on Ruan Xing Ling’s face.
“Even Ruan Dan went missing. . . ” This was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even if she encountered Yan Dong Qing, she could at least escape if she couldn't win.
Fang Xi's expression grew serious: “In that case, it just so happens that I plan to go out and purchase materials during this period. I can look into it along the way. . . ”
“Thank you. . . ”
Ruan Xing Ling looked at Fang Xi, wanting to say more, but ultimately could only let out a sigh. . .
...
A few days later.
Fang Xi left Green Corner Fish Dragon to guard the home, and he himself discreetly concealed his escape light (escape light) as he flew out of Dragon Fish Island.
Even Xiahou Ying thought Fang Xi was merely entering another long period of secluded cultivation and had no idea he had already left the Everlasting Pavilion.
‘Myriad Islands Lake Yan family, Zhong family remnants, Ruan Dan's disappearance. . . ’
‘These are all minor matters. Only the swift purchase of five-hundred-year-old Celestial Silkworm Silk, followed by the refinement of the 'Earth-Shaking Great Array', and the exploration of the Ancestral Demonic Tree's demonic domain, are truly crucial matters concerning my Core Formation! ’
After all, even if the Yan family and Zhong Tianjun teamed up to attack Dragon Fish Island, Fang Xi wouldn't need to personally intervene. Green Corner Fish Dragon, combined with the Wood Spirit Divine Thunder Array, could handle it.
Furthermore, the Yan family's actions were very secretive; even Ruan Xing Ling couldn't find any clues, leaving Fang Xi with no choice but to wait.
...
Ghost Moon Cultivation City.
This Cultivation City was located near Ghost Moon Sect and was guarded by a female Foundation Establishment cultivator from Ghost Moon Sect, making it consistently peaceful.
On this day, Fang Xi transformed into a broad-shouldered, brawny man with a full beard and a formidable appearance, dressed in a purple robe, and strolled into the Cultivation City with an air of composure.
This big man's cultivation had surprisingly reached the Qi Refinement Perfected stage, a rare expert among Rogue Cultivators.
‘The local specialties of Ghost Moon Cultivation City are different from the others. . . centered around spirit robes and various flag-type artifacts. . . as expected, they live off what the land and water provide. . . ’
Fang Xi strode forward, entering the largest shop in the Cultivation City.
‘Ghost Moon Sect is said to have three female Foundation Establishment cultivators, one of whom has even reached the late Foundation Establishment realm. . . And it's not far from Myriad Islands Lake, so it's a neighbor to watch out for in the future. ’
He eyed the female attendant who came to greet him, his voice rough: “This one needs to refine an artifact and requires Celestial Silkworm Silk of five hundred years or more. Do you have any here? ”
The female attendant appeared to be only in her twenties, but the charm in her brows was far beyond what a naive young woman could possess.
Upon Fang Xi's question, her eyes instantly shimmered with alluring light, and her face was full of smiles: “Sir has come at just the right time! Our sect coincidentally has a batch of Celestial Silkworm Silk of sufficient age. However, five-hundred-year-old Celestial Silkworm Silk is not cheap, you know. . . ”
“Enough nonsense! ”
Fang Xi tossed over a storage bag. The female attendant glanced at it, and her smile instantly became even sweeter: “Sir, please wait a moment. This servant will fetch the goods right away! ”
“Hurry back! ”
Fang Xi looked impatient as he surveyed the other items for sale in the shop.
Just then, he sensed a hidden Divine Consciousness, secretly sweeping over him.
‘Hm? Early Foundation Establishment? ’
‘Could Ghost Moon Sect be planning to kill for treasure? ’
His Divine Consciousness was comparable to a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he also cultivated numerous secret arts like the Qi Concealment Art. A mere early Foundation Establishment Divine Consciousness couldn't detect his disguise at all, only perceiving him as an ordinary Qi Refinement Perfected cultivator.
Fang Xi suddenly felt that after the Divine Consciousness retreated, it had stealthily left a hidden Divine Consciousness mark on the corner of his clothing, which could be used for short-distance tracking!
‘It looks like the trick of a Robber Cultivator. . . ’
He calmly completed the transaction with the female attendant, first securing the crucial five-hundred-year-old Celestial Silkworm Silk.
Then, he browsed the Cultivation City for a while before leaving Ghost Moon Cultivation City, releasing a superior-grade artifact and flying at the speed of an ordinary Qi Refinement Perfected cultivator.
‘They've followed! ’
After flying dozens of miles in one breath, Fang Xi immediately noticed a malicious figure a hundred feet behind him.
A powerful Divine Consciousness swept over, even penetrating the person's disguise to reveal their true appearance!
“It's actually him? ! So Ghost Moon Sect isn't trying to ruin its own reputation. . . ”
Fang Xi muttered inwardly, waiting calmly.
His Divine Consciousness was too strong. When it swept over the person behind him, the other party had no idea. Seeing Fang Xi stop his artifact, the person immediately sneered, and a powerful fluctuation of spiritual energy swept forth, clearly belonging to a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
This person manipulates their escape light, arriving ten feet from Fang Xi, and sneered: “Junior, hand over your storage bag and artifacts, and this old man can spare your life!" This person manipulates their escape light, arriving ten feet from Fang Xi, and sneered: "Junior, hand over your storage bag and artifacts, and this old man can spare your life!" ”
Although this person's face was covered, his voice was ancient. He wielded a white feather flying saber spirit artifact, and his eyes vigilantly scanned the surroundings.
“Daoist Hu He, long time no see! ”
Fang Xi sighed, removed his disguise, and his cultivation surged to roughly the early Foundation Establishment stage.
“What? ! It's actually you? ! ”
Daoist Hu He tore off his mask, revealing an immortal-like, scholarly face. He looked at Fang Xi, his eyes filled with suspicion: “Where is Fairy Peach Bell? ”
The escape light benefitted his feet flickered, as if he was ready to fly at any sign of trouble.
Daoist Hu He had long since betrayed White Peace Immortal City and was unaware of Fang Xi's performance during the beast tide. In his impression, Fang Xi was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator whose combat skills were mediocre, but who had exceptional luck and a Foundation Establishment-level friend!
If Ruan Xing Ling had also come, in a two-on-one situation, he would definitely not be their match!
“Ruan Xing Ling is naturally not here. . . I've always had a question. Why were you so persistent about me back then, trying repeatedly to bait me out of the city? ”
Fang Xi took out his Five Elements Shield Armor and suddenly asked.
“Hehehe. . . This old man will tell you. . . Die! ”
Daoist Hu He seemed about to reveal something, then his expression suddenly turned ferocious, and he made a hand seal.
Behind Fang Xi, three jet-black feathers emerged, carrying sharp kinetic energy, and swiftly shot towards his vital points.
Whoosh whoosh!
The black feathers tore through the air, emitting ear-piercing shrieks!
Seeing this, a smug smile appeared on Daoist Hu He's aged face.
This 'Black Feather Drill' was a secret art attached to his cultivation technique. It launched silently and was skilled at penetrating various protective spiritual shields. Every time he killed for treasure, when he encountered a skilled opponent, he would attract their attention head-on like this, then launch a surprise attack with the Black Feather Drill, almost always succeeding!
The next instant, two Black Feather Drills were blocked by the five-colored light shield, but another penetrated the now thinner five-colored light shield, landing behind Fang Xi and colliding with a layer of crimson true essence, producing the clang of metal against metal.
“You're actually a Body Cultivator? ! ”
Daoist Hu He's eyes widened. He watched as Fang Xi ignored the attack from behind him and pointed with his right hand.
A streak of azure sword light pierced through the air, its momentum like lightning and thunder!
Pfft!
The flying feather saber spirit artifact in his hand met the azure light, but was actually sent flying by a sword strike, a gap appearing on its blade.
“My spirit artifact. . . ”
Daoist Hu He didn't have time to mourn his spirit artifact. He saw the pure azure sword light glowing with specks of gold, like a flood dragon swimming through the air, its momentum undiminished, striking his protective shield.
Clang!
The white round shield in front of him was slashed with a sword mark, actually damaging the spirit artifact's main body!
“Is it a mid-grade spirit artifact, or even a superior-grade spirit artifact? ”
“How does he have such powerful spiritual energy to drive it? ”
Daoist Hu He's thoughts raced, but he saw that Green Reaping Sword merely completed half a circle before returning, striking the shield with the force of a thousand tons, causing his spirit artifact to let out a mournful wail of distress. He could only retreat frantically while quickly transmitting a message via Divine Consciousness: “Fellow Daoist Fang, spare me. . . This old man is willing to confess. . . This old man is an outer force secretly subjugated by the Song Clan, and has always been working for them. The matter from back then was ordered by Song Qing. . . ”
“So that's how it is. . . ”
Fang Xi's eyes flickered, and Green Reaping Sword chopped down fiercely once more, shattering Daoist Hu He's spirit artifact. The residual sword qi even slashed down, and though the old man tried hard to dodge, he still had an arm severed.
“Ah. . . ”
Amidst flying blood, Daoist Hu He screamed. Discovering that his escape speed was inferior to Fang Xi's, he immediately fell into despair: “What more do you want? ”
“Nothing much. Why don't you surrender? ”
Fang Xi snorted coldly, and the Primordial Demon Spike was launched silently.
In an instant, Daoist Hu He shrieked, unable to even maintain his escape light.
And a massive Martial God True Body arm had already firmly seized Daoist Hu He.
Fang Xi quickly stepped forward, injecting streams of spiritual energy into the man's sea of consciousness and Dantian, sealing his Divine Consciousness and spiritual energy.
‘Hmph. . . If not to capture you alive, you'd have been dead long ago. . . ’
Monthly tickets requested at month-end!
Comments