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Chapter 226: The Wood Spirit Body Forms (Celebration for Silver Alliance! )

Chapter 226: The Wood Spirit Body Forms (Celebration for Silver Alliance! )

With True Person Baifeng's return, the situation in White Peace Immortal City stabilized, and a large number of rogue cultivators who had fled earlier now flocked back.

The chaotic situation in the Three Kingdoms cultivation world immediately took a turn for the better.

Even the Long Clan no longer brought up the matter of migrating their entire clan to Myriad Islands Lake, as such a fundamental decision, even if everything went smoothly, would still severely deplete the clan's vitality.

The number of external cultivators in Myriad Islands Lake decreased significantly. For instance, that Chong Ru Hu took a group of people back to White Peace Immortal City, showing no interest whatsoever in the remote and impoverished Myriad Islands Lake!

On the other hand, Liu San Qi seemed to have grown fond of Golden Turtle Island, having reportedly renewed his agreement with Ruan Xing Ling, wishing to cultivate in seclusion for a while longer.

After all, the spiritual energy on Golden Turtle Island was mid-grade second-order, making it quite suitable for mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

...

Three months later.

Outside a secluded cultivation chamber, Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, his expression serene and detached, like a gentleman carved from jade, radiating tranquility and profoundness.

That vibrant vitality made one's heart involuntarily yield to its charm.

In comparison, Zhong Hong Yu and Xiahou Ying were much more restless, pacing back and forth occasionally.

"Sister Hong Xiu has been in seclusion for nearly a hundred days; I wonder if she'll succeed in Foundation Establishment?"

Xiahou Ying gazed at the stone chamber, her expression incredibly complex.

By seniority, Yan Hong Xiu was still a newcomer, yet this woman, utterly devoted to the Dao, diligently cultivated every day apart from serving the Young Master, actually reaching the Qi Refinement Perfected stage. And the Young Master actually bestowed upon her a Foundation Establishment Pill—this was something Xiahou Ying had absolutely never expected!

How precious was a Foundation Establishment Pill?

For some small Qi Refinement families, supporting a genius to achieve Foundation Establishment practically meant going bankrupt.

What virtue or ability did the Yan Family possess?

If only she had cultivated a bit harder. . .

Xiahou Ying's mouth was filled with bitterness, and in the end, she shook her head despondently.

Compared to her, Zhong Hong Yu's expression was much calmer. Her cultivation had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement, and in the future, she would also attempt to break through the Foundation Establishment bottleneck.

Whether Auntie Yan Hong Xiu succeeded or failed this time, it would be valuable experience for her.

"Hong Yu. . ."

Fang Xi called Zhong Hong Yu to his side: "You are not far from Qi Refinement Great Perfection now. . . Myriad Islands Lake is barren and offers no opportunity for Foundation Establishment, and the baleful qi has already been used by Auntie Hong Xiu. How do you plan to proceed in the future?"

"I don't know. . . " Zhong Hong Yu appeared slightly bewildered.

Seeing this, Fang Xi inexplicably thought of Wei Yi Xi.

This girl was somewhat similar to Wei Yi Xi; both had grown up protected under their parents' wings, lacking setbacks and trials.

Even if she obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill in the future, the probability of success wouldn't be very high.

Of course, the benefit of this was that there was no danger, and she could live a peaceful life until she passed away.

As for adventuring, one might die if they weren't careful. . .

"If you wish to establish your Foundation, you can only try your luck in White Peace Immortal City. I will fund you with a thousand spirit stones, but remember to sign a contract; you will have to repay it later."

Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then continued: "And. . . you must make a heart demon oath to return to Dragon Fish Island to establish your Foundation in the future!"

He was cultivating Zhong Hong Yu purely to research the Void Spiritual Root.

If he missed the optimal observation opportunity of her Foundation Establishment breakthrough, then all his efforts would be completely wasted.

As for Zhong Hong Yu's path becoming a bit more difficult because of this. . . what did it matter to Fang Xi?

It must be said that Fang Xi was somewhat stricter when dealing with this girl.

"Yes. . ."

Although she didn't know why the Island Master gave such instructions, Zhong Hong Yu had no choice.

Even if she took ten thousand steps back, her parents and clan were all on Dragon Fish Island!

Moreover, cultivators, with their spiritual wisdom awakened, tended to mature earlier. She also knew that the Island Master merely wished to research the Void Spiritual Root, not to harm her.

Just then, Fang Xi suddenly turned his head, looking towards the stone chamber.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was subtly stirred, forming a certain vortex.

"Did she succeed?"

Zhong Hong Yu's face was filled with delight.

"No. . . she failed!"

Fang Xi shook his head, releasing his divine consciousness. He could perceive that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was coalescing very reluctantly.

His divine consciousness extended into the stone chamber, where he clearly saw Yan Hong Xiu forming a strange hand seal, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth.

‘Is this. . . burning her vital essence and even lifespan for one last gamble? ’

Alas, the vortex of coalescing spiritual energy trembled for a moment, then dispersed with a roar, transforming into a violent gale that swept through the surroundings.

Fang Xi swept his sleeve, repelling the strong wind three zhang outside his body, and with a flash, appeared before the secluded cultivation chamber.

"Open!"

With a soft command, the restrictions within the stone chamber instantly disintegrated, and the stone door swung open.

Fang Xi stepped inside and saw Yan Hong Xiu, lying slumped on the meditation mat, her face ashen like golden paper.

"Alas. . ."

He sighed softly, extending his hand to press against Yan Hong Xiu's back, channeling his 'Evergreen Longevity Art' cultivation power to heal her.

"Young Master. . . I'm sorry. . ."

Yan Hong Xiu let out a soft moan, her eyes fluttering open, a hint of despondency surfacing on her face.

She had failed Foundation Establishment!

She had let down her family, Yan Chang Kong, and even the Young Master's expectations!

‘It seems. . . the probability of Foundation Establishment increased by a single wisp of baleful qi was indeed a bit low. ’

Fang Xi, however, showed no signs of distress, feeling that Yan Hong Xiu's luck was still rather good.

However, it was inevitable that this woman, by rashly forcing her vital essence and employing a secret art, had greatly depleted her lifespan and vital essence.

Within his divine consciousness, her cultivation realm was continuously regressing, her magical power rapidly draining away, dropping to around the seventh level of Qi Refinement.

If she hadn't taken the 'Beauty Preserving Pill', her appearance might have aged considerably by now.

The consequences were truly grim!

‘After all that striving, only to end up with such a result, I wonder what their feelings are. . . ’

Fang Xi walked out of the secluded cultivation chamber, had Xiahou Ying take Yan Hong Xiu to continue healing, and then looked at Zhong Hong Yu.

This girl was still young, after all, and a look of terror had appeared in her eyes.

"Your Auntie Hong Xiu has achieved her desire, even if it cost her. Go prepare, and you can leave the island tomorrow. . ."

Fang Xi waved his hand: "I hope she can impart some experience to you, making your future cultivation path smoother. Remember. . . once you leave the island, you must be extremely cautious."

"Thank you, Island Master. I understand."

Zhong Hong Yu bowed solemnly.

...

The next day, Zhong Hong Yu made a solemn heart demon oath, taking the thousand spirit stones and several life-preserving talismans Fang Xi had provided, and departed from Dragon Fish Island.

Fang Xi resumed his tranquil life.

However, after reaching a bottleneck, no matter how he cultivated normally, he couldn't advance his magical power by even a single iota.

Because of this, Fang Xi simply stopped cultivating for a while, dedicating most of his daily time to the 'Longevity Art'.

After the 'Longevity Art', he delved into studying formations and the Dao of Talismans.

As for the art of alchemy?

Even with Liu San Qi on Golden Turtle Island, allowing him to occasionally trade for rare century-old spiritual herbs, Fang Xi's rate of opening his pill furnace remained very low.

Without sufficient materials, progress was naturally quite slow.

However, in the Dao of Talismans, with the silver ancient script of the 'Wood Spirit Body' becoming increasingly complete, Fang Xi felt his talismanic attainment was continuously improving.

After all, he also had Chen Ping's talisman inheritance as reference; that genius had already faintly touched upon third-tier spirit talismans. Moreover, he could observe Dan Ya creating talismans daily in the Shard World, absorbing experience.

Combining all these factors, Fang Xi's talismanic attainment advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the mid-grade second-order level, catching up to his alchemy prowess.

If he were to painstakingly study for several more decades, even high-grade second-order wouldn't be a pipe dream.

Cultivation knows no days or months.

Fang Xi remained secluded on Dragon Fish Island, occasionally corresponding with a few fellow cultivators.

During this time, Yan Chang Kong also sent a letter, stating that Zhan Tu had successfully established his Foundation.

This person's spiritual root aptitude was not bad, he also possessed alchemy skills, and with Fang Xi's funding, as well as borrowed contribution points from his master and fellow disciples, successfully establishing his Foundation was not an impossible feat.

Fang Xi merely smiled it off upon receiving the news.

Another ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Beneath the Demonic Tree.

"Wood Imbues Me. . ."

Fang Xi had previously observed inwardly and discovered that the silver ancient script within his body was almost entirely complete, with only a tiny bit remaining.

Carrying a hint of inexplicable emotion, he did not seek quick success, but instead cultivated the 'Longevity Art' step by step.

By today, the last missing piece of the silver ancient script had also been completed.

Rumble!

At that instant, Fang Xi's sea of consciousness roared, and he lost himself for a moment.

In a trance, he seemed to transform into an ancient colossal tree, taking root, sprouting, and growing on a wild, untamed land. . . experiencing the cycles of years, the cold and heat of seasons, one reincarnation after another. . . until finally, it grew into a lush, thriving divine tree, like the legendary Jianmu!

"Nurturing the tree for nearly fifty years, I am now one hundred and forty years old. . . The Wood Spirit Body has finally been achieved!"

Fang Xi opened his eyes, and a dark green light flashed within them.

He observed inwardly and found that the silver ancient script had, at some point, settled upon his bones, like naturally formed bone patterns. They then transformed into streaks of dark green flowing light, surging throughout his entire body before vanishing into thin air.

Exhale. . . Inhale. . .

With every breath Fang Xi took, he could feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth incredibly lively, surging into his body, vying to be first.

This aptitude had improved by an immeasurable amount compared to his previous Azure Wood Spirit Body!

"Haha. . . haha. . ."

Fang Xi burst into hearty laughter.

Relying on the 'Longevity Art' and the Demonic Tree, he had finally elevated his inferior-grade spiritual root to the realm of a peerless genius!

He gazed at his five fingers; at their tips, dark green light shimmered, constantly transforming, obeying his every whim.

"This is the divine ability inherent to the Wood Spirit Body—the Wood Spirit Divine Light?"

"The Wood Spirit Divine Light can transform in countless ways: it can become a divine weapon or divine lightning to slay foes, or a sweet dew to heal injuries and detoxify poisons; it can manifest as ever-changing spiritual light to form a protective barrier, or be used for flight and escape; it can even nourish plants and trees. . . it grants power to do as one pleases, nothing is beyond its reach?"

"How lamentable that I cultivated the 'Evergreen Longevity Art' without it coming with any powerful spells. . . yet a spirit body formed naturally possesses innate divine abilities. . ."

"Once I advance to the late-stage Foundation Establishment realm, merely by employing this Wood Spirit Divine Light divine ability, I fear I'll be able to claim to be—invincible below Core Formation, right?"

"Not only that. . . my lifespan has once again surged, reaching nine hundred years. . ."

"Such a long lifespan, it's almost catching up to a Nascent Soul True Monarch. . . The Demonic Tree is simply too overpowered; combined with the Wood Spirit Body, the lifespan extension effect is truly astonishing. . ."

Fang Xi sighed contentedly and began to circulate his magical power once more.

Seizing this opportune moment, he intended to break through the late-stage Foundation Establishment bottleneck in one go!