Chapter 259: Siege (For the Silver Alliance Leader! )
Chapter 259: Siege (For the Silver Alliance Leader! )
"Island Master. . . I wonder what conditions these two parties offered?"
Liu Sanqi saw Fang Xi still deep in thought, and couldn't help but transmit a message with his Divine Consciousness, asking.
Fang Xi merely pretended not to hear, remaining lost in thought.
"We need Core Formation Spiritual Items!"
Ruan Xing Ling also transmitted a message, her eyes brimming with concern.
‘Sigh. . . Ruan Xing Ling wants me to choose the one offering Core Formation Spiritual Items, is she suggesting I use them myself? Because opportunities for rogue cultivators to obtain Core Formation Spiritual Items are too rare; this is practically the only chance. . . For this, she can even temporarily set aside her feud with the Situ family? ’
‘This You Chong is also very strange, with an air of absolute certainty. . . ’
Fang Xi recalled the contents of the two jade slips from earlier.
At the end, it subtly hinted that the Ethereal Valley Sect had other powerful reinforcements who had intervened in the Battle of White Peace Immortal City, thus guaranteeing their victory, with an underlying tone of threat.
As for the Green Wood Sect and the Black Heaven Sect?
‘A small bottle of 'Profound Water Liquid'. . . this kind of Core Formation Spiritual Item is pretty much useless to me now, isn't it? ’
After all, most Core Formation Spiritual Items merely solidify one's magic power slightly, thereby increasing the chances of Core Formation.
However, with Fang Xi's current cultivation and the magic power solidification effect provided by his Wood Spirit Body, it would probably require Core Formation Spiritual Items like 'Profound Crystal Essence' or 'Five Elements Spirit Fruit' to have any effect.
"How do both parties intend to fulfill their promises?"
After a long while, Fang Xi sighed, looked at the two groups of people, and asked.
No matter how flowery the words, without something tangible presented, it's nothing but a lie.
"Easily done. . . as long as Island Master kills these two, I will immediately deliver a portion."
You Chong looked at Zhan Tu and the other, feeling as if he was looking at two dead men.
Zhan Tu also sighed, and said: "The promised item is on my person, but it has been placed under a powerful restriction. . . if opened rashly, it will self-destruct. Fellow Daoist can verify it first; once my companion and I return to our sect and see Island Master's sincerity, another jade slip will naturally be sent, containing the specific steps to lift the restriction!"
"As expected, well-handled. . ."
Fang Xi nodded, looking at You Chong, his gaze carrying a hint of displeasure.
Previously, when the Black Heaven Sect was his enemy, at least they attacked him openly.
But this person actually resorted to assassination, an act truly despicable, and one that Fang Xi duly noted in his little book of grudges.
If challenged openly, and he couldn't win, he could prepare to flee.
But what if an assassination truly succeeded? Wouldn't that be utterly disastrous?
"Dragon Fish Island Master, have you made up your mind?"
You Chong raised an eyebrow, and shouted loudly.
In his heart, he had already decided that if the situation turned unfavorable, he would immediately break through with his sword and report to the Grand Elder!
This Dragon Fish Island Master has resolutely cast his lot with the Black Heaven Sect; he cannot be allowed to remain!
"You Chong, I've found you displeasing for a long time now."
A faint smile played on Fang Xi's lips as he suddenly waved a hand.
Humming!
Dragon Fish Island hummed, countless black mists surged, raising mist-tides hundreds of zhang high, sweeping violently in all directions!
This change happened too quickly; in mere moments, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators were submerged by the surging mist!
"This is. . ."
A sword light flashed around You Chong, first encircling him to guard himself, then he looked around.
Upon seeing this, a shock couldn't help but seize his heart.
He saw that the sky was utterly dim, covered by a thick layer of black mist; all around him were walls of inky black fog, and even beneath his feet, it was no longer the rippling lake surface. . .
‘You little rascal, thought hiding outside the formation would make you safe? Didn't you know that the Demonic Tree's Demonic Domain can actively expand? ’
‘Oh, right, you really wouldn't know. . . ’
Fang Xi stood atop the Green Corner Fish Dragon's head, and said to the Foundation Establishment cultivators present: "No need to worry, I merely manipulated the island-protecting grand array to encompass all of you within it. . ."
"The Profound Wood Grand Array already barely managed to encompass Dragon Fish Island; how could it possibly expand outwards?"
Situ Qing Qing was startled, then immediately revealed a smile that could bewitch all beings: "Dragon Fish Island Master. . . could it be that this array has already reached the quasi-third-tier level?"
Fang Xi remained silent, and everyone took it as his tacit approval.
At this moment, they couldn't help but collectively gasp in cold air.
"It's actually a quasi-third-tier array?"
"I had already sensed that Dragon Fish Island's array was very powerful, but I never imagined it to be like this. . ."
"No wonder Island Master is so confident, able to avoid much of the war's flames. A quasi-third-tier array. . . it's only slightly inferior to the Song Clan's back then, isn't it?"
Yan Dong Qing and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators gazed at Fang Xi, their faces full of reverence and pride.
"Damn it!"
While everyone was speaking, You Chong had already reached the edge of the array, and with a wave of his hand, a second-tier 'Restriction-Breaking Talisman' transformed into streaks of silver light, landing on the black mist wall.
Unfortunately, this Restriction-Breaking Talisman only caused a slight ripple in the array, failing to open an escape passage. "It truly is a quasi-third-tier array! If it were a true third-tier, there wouldn't even be a ripple at the edge!"
You Chong slapped his abdomen, and a beam of purple sword light shot out from his mouth.
Within the sword light was a dazzling spirit sword, its blade inscribed with seven gems—it was none other than his life-bound spirit sword, Purple Cloud!
With sword in hand, You Chong's expression abruptly turned cold: "Dragon Fish Island Master. . . have you truly made up your mind to become an enemy of my Ethereal Valley Sect?"
In his heart, thoughts ceaselessly churned: ‘Live. . . I still have to achieve Core Formation in the future, how can I die here? I must live! ’
‘Dragon Fish Island only has a second-tier spirit vein; it cannot sustain a quasi-third-tier array for long. . . it must be powered by spirit stones as its core. As long as I find the array's eye, or persevere for enough time. . . I can find a flaw in the array, and then with the aid of a second-tier Restriction-Breaking Talisman, I will surely break out! ’
He was, after all, a genius cultivated by a major sect; in an instant, he understood his predicament and formulated a corresponding countermeasure.
"Will this man's head be enough to earn the trust of the two sects?"
Fang Xi stood with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a Grandmaster, as stable as a deep abyss and a towering peak, and smilingly asked Zhan Tu.
"Naturally, this man is an Ethereal Valley Sect's Core Formation seed; by killing him, we will fully believe in Island Master's sincerity!"
Zhan Tu and Situ Qing Qing immediately guaranteed with solemnity: "At that time, we will certainly present that item!"
"Good, attack, kill this man!"
Fang Xi pointed at You Chong.
In a flash, several streaks of escape light shot forth.
A bamboo flute appeared in Ruan Xing Ling's hand; as she lightly blew it, azure gales swept forth, transforming into streaks of wind blades.
This bamboo flute was, surprisingly, a peak-grade spirit artifact!
Liu Sanqi's spirit artifact, however, was a medicinal hoe crafted entirely from jadeite; the moment it was released, it erupted with an astonishing surge of spiritual energy, emitting layers of azure green light, accompanied by the pleasant fragrance of herbs and plants.
But You Chong was unable to avoid it, clearly aware that within the azure green light lay a virulent poison that even Foundation Establishment cultivators would desperately shun!
Yuan Feihong had no such flamboyant tricks; he simply manipulated a jet-black flying knife, moving erratically as he sought an opportunity to attack. Yet, the fluctuations of his late-stage Foundation Establishment magic power still made You Chong wary.
Compared to Ruan Xing Ling, Liu Sanqi, and Yuan Feihong, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators did not dare to step forward.
After all, they were all at the early or mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation; if they pushed too far forward, they might well be instantly killed and have their cultivation erased by You Chong's single sword.
"Go!"
Yan Dong Qing took out three wooden shields; after injecting them with magic power, they nimbly surrounded him, Zhong Hong Yu, and Tai Shu Hong, with tortoise shell patterns appearing on their surfaces, appearing to have quite impressive defensive power.
A flash of light appeared in Tai Shu Hong's eyes as he used his 'Muddled Water Gourd', spraying out streaks of water curtains, adding another layer of defense to the outer perimeter.
Only then did Zhong Hong Yu take out her waist drum spirit artifact, occasionally assisting Ruan Xing Ling and the others in their attacks.
Besieged by three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, You Chong's face was as dark as water; he pointed at 'Purple Cloud Sword'!
Surprisingly, this sword split into three, transforming into three sword shadows, engaging in fierce combat with the gale, medicinal hoe, and flying knife!
And upon his body, there was a layer of purple sword qi, like an outer garment, draped over him, making him difficult to harm by myriad spells.
"That's the Ethereal Valley Sect's 'Purple Radiance Sword Robe' technique. . . it's said that when wielded by a late-stage Foundation Establishment sword cultivator, its defensive power is no less than a high-grade defensive spirit artifact. . . And this man has actually mastered the 'Sword Light Split Shadow' technique. . . truly not to be underestimated."
Situ Qing Qing was on the side, seemingly explaining things to Fang Xi.
Fang Xi stood on the Green Corner Fish Dragon, showing no intention of joining the fray.
"Miss Qing Qing. . . long time no see."
He looked at Situ Qing Qing, and said expressionlessly.
"This concubine recalls that when we were at Green Bamboo Mountain, I didn't seem to offend Fellow Daoist, did I? In fact, Fellow Daoist even saved this concubine. . . why have you been so cold in our subsequent meetings, making this concubine quite sad. . ."
Situ Qing Qing's face bore an expression on the verge of tears, making even Zhan Tu feel a softening in his heart.
He couldn't help but give a start, and immediately moved further away from Situ Qing Qing.
At the same time, his eyes couldn't help but dart around, flitting back and forth between Situ Qing Qing and Fang Xi: ‘This tone. . . these two seem to have a past. . . but what about Fairy Peach Bell. . . ’
Zhan Tu sighed silently in his heart, feeling that the private lives of these Foundation Establishment seniors were truly chaotic. . .
"Fellow Daoist Situ. . ."
A jade-green glow flashed within Fang Xi's eyes, and he said thoughtfully: "If I'm not mistaken. . . your foundation is unstable, formed through blood sacrifice. Even if your current strength is formidable, I fear there's not the slightest hope for Core Formation. . ."
"Precisely so. . ."
Situ Qing Qing paused, then replied calmly: "But this concubine has never harbored extravagant hopes of Core Formation; being able to avenge myself and wash away the hatred is already satisfaction enough for my life. . ."
"Avenge. . . the Green Wood Sect has now allied with the Black Heaven Sect, you know."
Fang Xi's expression couldn't help but turn somewhat peculiar.
"Heh. . . there are naturally some dealings involved. If Fellow Daoist wishes to hear, this concubine wouldn't be unable to truthfully divulge everything. . ."
Situ Qing Qing smiled sweetly.
But Fang Xi shook his head: "I have little interest in this. I merely wish to remind Fellow Daoist. . . although demonic cultivation arts offer swift success and great power, your repeated use has already damaged your foundation, and I fear your lifespan will be shorter than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. . ."
After cultivating the 'Withered Glory Chant', he could now keenly sense the life force of cultivators.
Furthermore, regarding Situ Qing Qing's connivance with the Green Wood Sect, and recalling the death of the previous Black Heaven Sect Master, Fang Xi could infer a few things.
"Mortals only live for fifty years. . . for Qing Qing to be like this, she's already made a profit, hasn't she?"
Situ Qing Qing's eyes sparkled with amusement, as she said with a smile: "Is Fellow Daoist's reminder perhaps a sign of concern for this little one?"
Fang Xi turned around, continuing to watch the battlefield, only a faint voice drifted back: "No, I merely fear you'll die too soon, leaving someone unable to exact their revenge. . ."
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