Chapter 234: Nine Leaves Sect (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance! )
Chapter 234: Nine Leaves Sect (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance! )
Behind the Evergreen Pavilion.
Beneath the Demonic Tree.
As Fang Xi silently circulated the cultivation method of the 'Azure Wood Longevity Art', wisps of Heaven and Earth spiritual energy flowed through his newly opened meridians, completing a circuit before returning to his Dantian Qi Sea.
A single drop of liquid mana condensed, merging into the central sphere of water, making it appear even more verdant and jade-like.
"One hundred and fifty years old. . . Two hundred and twenty drops of liquid mana, with a cultivation speed more than four times faster than before. . . This is still limited by the spiritual vein; if I were on a third-order spiritual vein, it would be even quicker!"
"The Wood Spirit Body, truly lives up to its reputation as a legendary spiritual physique!"
"If my spiritual root were a bit more exceptional, I wonder what the situation would be like. . ."
Fang Xi opened his eyes, and the Demonic Tree tattoo on his back extended countless tendrils, once again beginning to cultivate the 'Longevity Art'.
But after persevering for ten years, there was almost no sensation or change.
"The 'Longevity Art' excels in subtle transformation. . . Even the Green Wood Spirit Body and the Wood Spirit Body only brought about a complete metamorphosis after being fully achieved. Perhaps the changes of the 'Eternal Evergreen Body' have already begun, but they are simply too faint for me to perceive. . . '."
Fang Xi silently comforted himself.
Considering the time it took to cultivate the Wood Spirit Body, he knew that forging the 'Eternal Evergreen Body' would require an even more protracted period.
However, he possessed that patience!
In any case, cultivating the 'Longevity Art' didn't impede his cultivation progress; he could perfectly do both simultaneously, staying on Dragon Fish Island until he achieved Core Formation!
Once today's 'Longevity Art' cultivation was complete, Fang Xi gracefully exited the restricted area and returned to the Evergreen Pavilion.
"Young Master. . . This is the latest intelligence from Spirit Sky Island!"
Yan Ying gazed at Fang Xi, a hint of infatuation in her beautiful eyes.
To be a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, with formidable combat strength, and such a handsome man. . . She was quite satisfied with her clan's choice.
In fact, to secure this position, she had squeezed out several others in the Yan family. . .
"Mm."
Fang Xi took the jade slip, and with a sweep of his Divine Consciousness, all the information recorded within it surfaced in his mind.
After the reopening of the Spirit Sky Island market, it coincided with a heaven-sent opportunity of large numbers of cultivators arriving, leading to incredibly booming business, especially the rental of immortal caves, which were in such high demand that they were practically impossible to supply, earning massive amounts of spirit stones.
And with numerous cultivators, especially array masters, taking action, the outer restrictions of Emerald Island were gradually being breached, allowing much news to spread.
"So. . . this Emerald Island ruin is actually the mountain gate of the Nine Leaves Sect—a Core Formation sect that once dominated the State of Yue!"
"The Nine Leaves Sect was a powerful sect thousands of years ago, with several Core Formation Ancestors alone, far stronger than even the Black Heaven Sect. . . yet it suddenly perished. Was its mountain gate hidden within the Great Dream Marsh? Or rather. . . was the State of Yue thousands of years ago much larger than it is now, with Emerald Island located in its very center, only to be gradually swallowed by the mists of the Great Dream Marsh later on?"
Fang Xi fell into contemplation, then looked at other intelligence, his expression shifting slightly, becoming grave:
"The Black Heaven Sect has news that the Purple Mystical Mountain mystic realm discovered near Green Bamboo Mountain back then was actually a branch of the 'Nine Leaves Sect'? And it contained some information related to the Emerald Island ruins. . . No wonder the Situ Clan's remnants didn't go anywhere else but specifically came to the Myriad Islands Lake to cause trouble; they were probably looking for the Emerald Island ruins. . ."
What made his expression darken wasn't this connection, but rather. . .
"The 'Longevity Art' came from the 'Purple Mystical Mountain mystic realm', and the 'Purple Mystical Mountain mystic realm' was merely a branch of the Nine Leaves Sect's mountain gate. . . So, the Emerald Island ruins might very well contain things related to the 'Longevity Art'. . . Not to mention, this sect was ninety-nine percent famous for its wood-attribute cultivation methods, possessed a large number of wood-attribute techniques and secret arts, and was also skilled at cultivating spiritual medicines and spiritual roots. . . All of which are things I need."
"But. . . just because I need them, does that mean I must brave the ruins?"
Fang Xi let out a cold laugh, making up his mind: he absolutely would not go to the Emerald Island ruins.
Even if there were Core Formation Spiritual Items within the ruins, what of it?
He wasn't someone who *needed* spiritual items to achieve Core Formation!
The Myriad Islands Lake was currently a chaotic mix of cultivators; there might even be hidden Core Formation Ancestors. Staying on Dragon Fish Island was still the safest option!
"According to the latest map obtained through reconnaissance, the Nine Leaves Sect is protected by a superior-grade third-order grand prohibition array. . . Although the restrictions are somewhat damaged due to the passage of time, entering is by no means an easy feat. . ."
"Currently, Liu San Qi and the others can only circle the outermost perimeter; even so, quite a few good things have flowed into the Spirit Sky Island market. . ."
"Liu San Qi even asked me if we should hold an auction. . . Are we planning to attract all the Core Formation Ancestors to fight each other?"
Upon seeing Liu San Qi's final suggestion, Fang Xi couldn't help but feel utterly speechless.
"However. . . I won't leave the island, but providing some guidance won't be much of a problem."
As a third-order array master, he still had some confidence in dealing with a superior-grade third-order array that was already beginning to deteriorate.
Of course, if he deployed the 'Earth-Shaking Grand Array', he might be able to breach it in one fell swoop!
However, Fang Xi had already decided to keep the identity of Daoist Mu hidden until he reached Core Formation.
'Hmm, once I reach Core Formation, I can have an extra alias: 'True Person Mu'. . . '
Fang Xi pondered for a long time, then began writing replies.
First was to Liu San Qi, instructing him to collect some rare spiritual medicines and seeds, as this person was always adept at finding these types of items.
As for Zhong Hong Yu, he ordered her to be cautious, and additionally, to gather more wood-attribute cultivation methods and secret arts.
After all, the Azure Wood Longevity Art only went up to Core Formation; the cultivation method for after Core Formation was also an issue.
Although the 'Wood Spirit Body' could fine-tune cultivation methods, it ultimately couldn't create techniques from scratch.
Fang Xi's current goal was modest: finding any wood-attribute Nascent Soul cultivation method would suffice.
Even if it was mediocre, relying on the 'Wood Spirit Body', he could cultivate it to be no less effective than a top-tier method!
This matter wasn't particularly urgent; after all, it would be much easier for Fang Xi to search for a Nascent Soul cultivation method himself after achieving Core Formation. Therefore, he merely instructed Zhong Hong Yu to put in a little extra effort.
As for the last one, Ruan Xing Ling?
Fang Xi deliberated for a moment before telling this woman not to act rashly; if she encountered difficult arrays or restrictions, she could consult him.
In any case, Ruan Xing Ling already knew of his identity as an array master.
Moreover, she was tight-lipped and understood the principle of quietly making a fortune.
If she could obtain a Core Formation opportunity within the ruins this time, that wouldn't be bad either.
"I ask the boundless Heavenly Dao, who can become an immortal?"
He sighed, sealed the jade slips with talismans, and then handed them to Yan Ying: "Deliver them to the three Foundation Establishment cultivators on Spirit Sky Island, along with the spiritual items being loaded for shipment this time. . ."
The Spirit Sky Island market was currently the most popular place in Myriad Islands Lake.
Even Dragon Fish Island continuously transported spiritual rice, talismans, and spiritual pills there for trade. . .
Even Fang Xi couldn't resist deducting some of the Taisui and Demonic Tree's rations for trade, as he needed to maintain appearances.
And any cultivator who had learned one of the 'Four Arts of Cultivation' could find themselves incredibly busy in the Spirit Sky Island market.
Especially array masters!
They were currently incredibly sought after, becoming the most difficult individuals to invite for cultivator teams exploring the ruins!
Even first-order array masters were living comfortably and leisurely, enjoying good food and drink.
This made Fang Xi, a third-order array master himself, feel a little envious.
However, thinking about how these first-order array masters either had to risk their lives in the ruins, or still had to purchase materials for refining array flags and array plates from the market, ultimately earning spirit stones for himself, Fang Xi magnanimously smiled and let them be. . .
...
On this day.
Outside Dragon Fish Island.
A green hurricane pierced through the sky and clouds, transforming into a winged serpentine spirit beast, upon which a figure faintly stood.
"It's a Foundation Establishment demon beast. . . and a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"
On Dragon Fish Island's docks, many mortals had grown accustomed to such sights.
Not to mention that their Island Master and Zhong Hong Yu were Foundation Establishment cultivators themselves, ever since the ruins were discovered, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators coming to Myriad Islands Lake was considerable.
While Foundation Establishment escape lights, previously a rare sight, weren't ubiquitous now, they were certainly not scarce.
This made the island masters in the late-stage Qi Refinement realm shiver in fear, strictly restraining their families and subordinates, for fear of inadvertently offending a powerful expert and bringing about the demise of their entire clan.
"What a vibrant and flourishing scene."
Gazing at the bustling docks and the fields not far off, Yuan Feihong couldn't help but sigh with emotion, sending out a sound transmission talisman.
Not long after, accompanied by the long roar of a flood dragon, Fang Xi, standing atop the Green Corner Fish Dragon, arrived in mid-air to greet him: "Brother Yuan, long time no see. . ."
"Indeed. . . long time no see."
Yuan Feihong looked at Fang Xi, who appeared almost identical to before, showing no signs of aging, but rather seemed to be growing younger with each passing year, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I've grown old, ah. . ."
Fang Xi carefully observed this 'Thirty Young Master' from White Peace Immortal City, noticing that he now appeared middle-aged, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, which was the sixth level of the new Foundation Establishment method.
Counting the days, sixty years had passed since they last met, and during that time, many things had occurred in White Peace Immortal City, causing the 'Thirty Young Master's' temples to be slightly streaked with white.
"Roar, roar!"
Daqing, however, was quite excited, greeting Yuan Feihong's spirit beast.
Back then, the other was a great Foundation Establishment demon beast, while it was merely a 'salted fish'; now, it could be considered to have turned its fortunes around!
"Haha. . . It seems your spirit beast quite likes Little Green."
Yuan Feihong stomped lightly on the winged snake beneath his feet, letting it go play with Daqing, while he himself followed Fang Xi to the Evergreen Pavilion.
Yan Ying came forward to serve spiritual tea, then carefully held the tea tray and withdrew.
"Alas. . . I truly envy Brother Fang. Living on Dragon Fish Island, farming and raising fish, accompanied by beautiful maidservants. . . what a comfortable and carefree life. . ."
Yuan Feihong took a sip of spiritual tea, seeming to genuinely sigh with emotion.
The previous chaos in White Peace Immortal City, with several of his senior and junior brothers leaving, and one even perishing, had left him with much to lament. Furthermore, due to the mental and physical strain, his cultivation had stagnated at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and he had even prematurely grown gray hair!
He was clearly only around a hundred years old, with another hundred years of life ahead of him, so why was he already starting to age?
Upon seeing this, Fang Xi couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
Immediately, he curiously asked: "Brother Yuan, have you come here also for the matter of the Nine Leaves Sect ruins?"
"Precisely. This time, not only I, but even my Senior Brother Ouyang Zhen has come. . ."
Yuan Feihong gave a bitter smile: "We are currently settled in the Spirit Sky Island market, and I, your junior, recalling our past friendship, specifically came to visit. . ."
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