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Chapter 238: Cultivation Method (A Tribute to the Silver Alliance Leader! )

Chapter 238: Cultivation Method (A Tribute to the Silver Alliance Leader! )

Months later, beneath the Demonic Tree.

Fang Xi silently withdrew his palm.

"The refinement of the Black Wood Seal. . . incorporating the mystic patterns of the Withered Glory Mystic Light divine ability. . . it was simply too smooth. . ."

Although Fang Xi believed that with his 'Wood Spirit Body', even without changing his cultivation method, he could still successfully refine the 'Withered Glory Mystic Light', the process of modifying the Black Wood Seal artifact was still a bit too smooth, making him almost believe he was caught in some kind of illusion.

It was only today that he finally confirmed it.

"Is it the 'Seed Treasure Art' and its universality for wood-element artifacts?"

"Or was it because. . . of the Demonic Tree and the Longevity Art?"

According to the intelligence he had gathered previously, the 'Longevity Art' was suspected to originate from the 'Nine Leaves Sect', so some compatibility with the 'Withered Glory Chant's cultivation method and divine ability seemed understandable.

"In any case, this is ultimately a good thing."

Fang Xi stepped out of the Demonic Tree's restricted area, and arrived at the Evergreen Pavilion.

"Young Master. . ."

Yan Ying, Xiahou Xin, Tai Shu Hong, and Zhong Lu were already waiting there, and bowed.

"Tomorrow, the Evergreen Pavilion will host a small exchange meeting. I will temporarily adjust the formation. You all stay in your respective cave abodes, do not go out. . ."

Fang Xi instructed them, stressing his words: "What I mean is. . . no matter what sounds you hear, do not go out, do you understand?"

"Young Master, we understand."

Yan Ying swallowed, a lump forming in her throat. For some reason, the atmosphere felt a little tense.

After everyone had left, Fang Xi finally nodded, and took out a black formation flag.

The magic power of the 'Evergreen Wood Longevity Art' flowed into it, and this small formation flag spun with a whir, transforming into a gigantic banner, which Fang Xi waved, altering the arrangement of the Profound Wood Grand Array.

A thick layer of gray mist surged forth from an unknown source, enveloping the Evergreen Pavilion, and revealing hidden doors and passages one after another, as if it had transformed into a labyrinth.

"The disposable wood talismans I handed out earlier, even if they can get through the outermost perimeter of the formation, still won't allow free movement, only permitting entry to the Evergreen Pavilion. . ."

"With these additional arrangements, it should be enough."

After completing all of this, Fang Xi leaped, transforming into a streak of azure light, and arrived at the highest point of the Evergreen Pavilion, taking his seat at the head, and quietly waiting.

Several hours later, Ruan Xing Ling, not wearing any mask or concealment, entered the main hall, and seeing a row of seats, and Fang Xi seated in the center, she smiled sweetly, and sat down beside him, also beginning to close her eyes and meditate.

...

A day's time quickly passed.

One after another, concealed streaks of light appeared, their escape speeds astonishingly fast, belonging to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Some were cloaked in a layer of luminous glow or black mist, hiding their identities, while others were open and straightforward, not concealing themselves at all, holding their command tokens, as they entered the Profound Wood Grand Array.

Tap, tap!

A series of footsteps rang out, causing Fang Xi to open his eyes.

Then, he saw a figure in a purple robe, the imposing Ouyang Zhen.

Behind Ouyang Zhen, followed Yuan Feihong.

This time, from White Peace Immortal City, two people had actually come.

"Fellow Daoist Ouyang, please take a seat!"

As the host of this place, Fang Xi immediately rose to greet them: "Come, taste the Cloud Dragon Tea, a specialty of this island. . ."

"Many thanks!"

Ouyang Zhen sat down, took a sip of the spirit tea, and looked at Fang Xi, who was greeting Yuan Feihong, a complicated expression flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't expected that the rogue cultivator who had only achieved Foundation Establishment at nearly sixty years old, whom he had regarded as having no hope on the Dao path, and for whom even breaking through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage would be incredibly difficult, could reach such a point today!

Now, Fang Xi, was known as the foremost cultivator of Myriad Islands Lake, with a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, he could defeat late-Foundation Establishment sword cultivators with sheer strength.

This made Ouyang Zhen's face feel a bit hot.

However, his cultivation had advanced further, he was already a Perfected Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Coupled with his control over the third-order artifact 'Kui Niu Drum', he was definitely among the most top-tier combatants within the Foundation Establishment realm, naturally giving him confidence.

As he sat quietly, he exuded an air of unshakeable composure.

The formation's light flickered one after another, and from the passages formed by the restrictions, one or two fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators would occasionally walk into the Evergreen Pavilion.

Liu San Qi was naturally among them, chatting animatedly with Yan Chang Kong.

Besides them, there were also several figures whose bodies were concealed by long robes, making it difficult to even distinguish their gender.

Fang Xi showed no change in expression, politely inviting them all to take their seats.

Half a day later, all twenty seats were filled, not a single person absent.

However, most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators who came for the exchange concealed their identities; only he, the host, and a handful of confident individuals, or those with the backing of a Core Formation sect like Yan Chang Kong, dared to come openly.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to Dragon Fish Island. It is truly an honor for me, the island master. . ."

Once everyone had arrived, Fang Xi stood up, and delivered a few opening remarks.

"Enough with the pleasantries. . . This old man is here specifically for the second-order Barrier-Breaking Talisman. I hope you won't disappoint us fellow Daoists, otherwise, heh heh. . ."

"Naturally. . . " Fang Xi's smile remained unchanged, his divine consciousness, aided by the third-order 'Nine-Nethers Profound Wood Grand Array', swept over the person, and immediately saw through some of his true nature: 'So it's Li Ru Jian. What's with the demonic cultivator act here? Only you, hiding your face, would dare to say such things. Take off your mask, and let's see if you dare to threaten me directly. . . I'll beat you senseless! ''

"To refine a second-order Barrier-Breaking Talisman, one must have profound attainments in both the Dao of Talismans and the Dao of Formations simultaneously. . . This one truly admires Island Master Fang."

Another woman in a green ruqun smiled and spoke, her figure graceful, her voice seductively sweet, but her face was veiled by a layer of dreamlike mist: "Island Master Fang. . . are you perhaps willing to take a trip with this one to Emerald Island? This one can let you choose the spoils of war first. . . And if you want it now, this one wouldn't mind offering herself to you, you know. . ."

"This fairy jests," Fang Xi laughed, "This humble one has no grand ambitions, and will absolutely not leave my safe haven for such dangerous places. "

Fang Xi smiled. This woman was one of the few he couldn't quite see through.

Those he couldn't see through were either Perfected Foundation Establishment cultivators, or were exceptionally skilled in concealment, or possessed some rare treasure, making it necessary to be cautious.

'This woman. . . she gives off a strange feeling. If it weren't that fully activating the grand array's power and forcibly breaking through her disguise would easily reveal my actions, I would certainly take a closer look at your depths. . . ’

Fang Xi mused inwardly.

He naturally used the most covert methods to investigate their backgrounds, lest he leave the slightest trace.

Otherwise, let alone hosting an exchange meeting, his reputation would immediately turn foul, and he would become the sworn enemy of all those present who were concealing their identities!

Although. . . Fang Xi didn't really care all that much.

He clapped his hands, and continued: "The rules of this exchange meeting are as follows: starting with myself, each of you will take turns, only able to sell or request one item at a time, and then we will cycle through again. . . If all items are sold in the end, or if there are still lingering desires, you may then engage in private discussions."

If any two of you have a need for private communication, you can also inform me, and I will use the formation's restrictions to create a private space for you."

These rules are quite simple, as most private exchange meetings operate this way.

And as the host, Fang Xi would naturally go first, otherwise, why go through all this trouble and effort?

"Well then. . . I shall start by 'throwing a brick to attract jade'."

Fang Xi took out a semi-transparent jade bottle, inside which was a vermillion red pill, its surface bearing three golden pill-veins: "A single 'Chong Yuan Pill', it can assist mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators in breaking through to the late-stage bottleneck. . ."

"What is the price, might I ask?"

A black-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator gazed at the pill, his eyes filled with longing.

He had also been trapped at the mid-Foundation Establishment bottleneck for a long time.

In reality, among the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, early-Foundation Establishment was the majority, while late-stage and Perfected Foundation Establishment cultivators were extremely rare, each one renowned far and wide.

"Not for sale, only for trade. . ."

Fang Xi said with a smile: "Within the Emerald Island mystic realm, quite a few cultivation methods have already been produced. . . This one wishes to trade for a wood-element cultivation method that can be cultivated to the Nascent Soul realm."

"Nascent Soul? Island Master Fang has truly high aspirations. . . For us, achieving Core Formation in our lifetime would be quite good."

An old crone let out a cackling laugh.

"I have a top-tier cultivation method here that can be cultivated to the Core Formation stage, and the rest can be compensated with spirit stones. . . How about it?"

The black-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator who had spoken earlier immediately said.

Fang Xi listened, but remained silent, continuing to gaze at the crowd.

"Heh heh. . . This one, however, does have a cultivation method that can be cultivated to the Nascent Soul realm!"

The soft-voiced woman in the green ruqun chuckled softly, and suddenly spoke, tossing out a jade slip: "This is the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment portions of the cultivation method. Fellow Daoist may examine it first to verify its authenticity. . ."

Fang Xi took it, and with a sweep of his divine consciousness, his expression turned a bit strange.

Because the content within this jade slip was extremely familiar to him!

Not only was it extremely familiar, but he had also personally cultivated it; it was none other than the 'Evergreen Wood Longevity Art'!

'Could this woman be from the Green Wood Sect of the State of Mu? After all, the Myriad Arts Pavilion once said that the cultivation method I practiced originated from the State of Mu. . . ’

Fang Xi felt a sense of unexpected serendipity.

"It is indeed a wood-element cultivation method. . . It's barely adequate. . ."

He swept his gaze around, and announced loudly: "If no other fellow Daoists make a bid, then this exchange will be made. . ."

"Wait!"

Ouyang Zhen glanced at Yuan Feihong, and smiled: "This one also possesses a wood-element cultivation method, and it's even a top-tier ancient method, obtained from an ancient ruin. Fellow Daoist might as well take a look."

He waved his hand, and another jade slip flew out.

Fang Xi took it and looked, a sigh escaping his heart, it was indeed the 'Withered Glory Chant'.

"My cultivation method is a top-tier wood-element cultivation method. As for which is superior and which is inferior, does it even need to be said?"

Ouyang Zhen smiled triumphantly.

He wanted to bid for the Chong Yuan Pill, naturally, it was prepared for Yuan Feihong to attempt breaking through to the late-Foundation Establishment stage.

This young man had exerted himself greatly during the chaos in White Peace Immortal City, even getting injured in a battle. Without the aid of pills, it would likely be difficult for him to even cultivate to the late-Foundation Establishment stage.

Furthermore, there was also an intention to curry favor with Fang Xi.

Now that the Immortal City's influence was waning, even he, Grand Steward Ouyang, had to lower himself, and make up for his past mistakes.

"Heh heh. . . Grand Steward Ouyang, may I ask, to what realm can your cultivation method be cultivated?"

The woman in the green ruqun, however, smiled confidently, and asked.

Ouyang Zhen paused, then immediately replied: "This cultivation method has seventeen layers, and can be cultivated all the way to the early Nascent Soul realm."

"What a coincidence, the cultivation method in this one's possession, can be cultivated to the eighteenth layer, reaching the mid-Nascent Soul realm, you see. . ."

The woman in the ruqun asked with a giggle: "Fellow Daoist Fang. . . how will you choose?"

"Well now. . ."

Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then looked at Ouyang Zhen: "It would be a stroke of heaven's luck for me to even form a Core in this life, as for Nascent Soul, I only dare to dream of it. Any cultivation method I need is merely for reference. . . Naturally, I'll choose the top-tier one."

"Indeed, that is precisely the case."

A hint of joy flashed across Ouyang Zhen's face, and the woman in the green ruqun didn't continue to contend for it, but instead watched Fang Xi with interest, her beautiful eyes subtly shifting, who knew what she was thinking. . .