Chapter 317: Green Fire Luan (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 317: Green Fire Luan (Please Subscribe)
The phoenix's cry was clear and resonant, carrying with it a power that vibrated the soul.
The Four-Armed Ape froze for a moment, the bloodlust in its eyes rapidly receding. With a shriek, it abandoned its flying sword and fled deep into the desolate jungle.
The female cultivator Gong Ling, having escaped a calamity, had no intention of pursuing it further, but rather looked towards the direction from which the phoenix cry had come.
There, it seemed, was also a. . . human figure?
“Damn it. . . Green Fire Luan. . . I'll remember you. ”
A green shadow flashed, revealing a somewhat dishevelled figure.
The figure swore exasperatedly, then a powerful Divine Consciousness swept over the surroundings. He let out a soft 'oh? ', and flew towards the female cultivator Gong Ling.
The female cultivator Gong Ling instantly became dumbfounded: ‘Such Divine Consciousness and magical power. . . A Core Formation Patriarch? ’
This figure was a youth who appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, with handsome features. He wore a green bamboo daoist robe. His eyes were gentle and warm, as if they had witnessed the vicissitudes of life, yet also possessed the unique youthful vigor of his age, forming a complex and unique temperament.
More crucially, the magical power radiating from his body was simply unfathomable. It even seemed several times more potent than that of the Star Point Sect's sole Core Formation Patriarch.
This person was naturally Fang Xi!
After nearly three years of travel, he finally emerged from the deep mountains and arrived at this place.
“Where. . . is this place? And who are you? ”
Fang Xi asked casually.
“Reporting to Patriarch. . . This place is the northern border of the Yuan Kingdom, at the junction with the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, near the 'Star Moon Market'. . . This humble one is Gong Ling, a disciple of the Star Point Sect. Many thanks, Patriarch, for your life-saving intervention earlier. . . ”
“Indeed, I've reached the Yuan Kingdom, have I? ”
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xi's face: “As for the life-saving grace, haha. . . it wasn't me who saved you. . . but rather. . . ”
Thinking of that Green Fire Luan, Fang Xi's expression couldn't help but darken again.
For the past two years, his journey had been smooth sailing all the way, but just during the final stretch of the journey, for some unknown reason, he was actually targeted by a third-order Green Fire Luan!
According to his estimation, it was likely related to the feather he had obtained.
This luan was exceedingly powerful, already a third-order superior-grade demon beast. Not only was its demonic power unfathomable, but it had also awakened its innate spiritual flame divine ability.
Its 'Green Luan Fire' was truly exceptionally sharp, and it even countered Fang Xi, who cultivated wood-attribute techniques.
According to legend, the Green Luan was born of the Primordial Phoenix, and was an extremely powerful True Spirit, only found in the Earthly Immortal World.
Even if this Green Fire Luan only inherited a tiny, insignificant trace of the Green Luan True Spirit bloodline, it was enough to allow it to run rampant among Core Formation cultivators.
If Fang Xi unleashed all his methods, it wasn't impossible for him to subdue it.
Although the 'Withered Glory Mystic Light' was ineffective against avian spirits with extremely long lifespans and ghost cultivators, he had abundant wealth and no shortage of magical artifacts.
Alas. . . the location was wrong.
Engaging in a full-blown fight with a Green Fire Luan in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, Fang Xi wasn't so reckless.
It was highly likely that as they fought, they'd attract a multitude of third-order demon kings as spectators, or even draw out fourth-order shapeshifting grand demons.
Therefore, he could only feign defeat, fighting and retreating all the way, intending to lure the Green Fire Luan out of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, and then unleash all his methods to slay it!
By then, he would definitely turn it into a wood puppet, and pair it with the Horned Dragon to pull his carriage, making a dragon-phoenix tandem!
But unexpectedly, just as he emerged from the mountain range and was preparing to act, this spirit avian beast seemed to sense danger, and after letting out a long cry that pierced the sky and split the clouds, it simply flew back into the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. . .
This left Fang Xi speechless, and extremely vexed.
“The Star Moon Market, you say? Do you have a map of the vicinity? ”
Fang Xi recalled his past, his expression changing several times, and finally spoke, asking.
“Naturally. . . ” Gong Ling immediately presented a jade slip, secretly speculating about the origins of this Core Formation Patriarch.
From the looks of it, he didn't seem like a high-stage cultivator from their own country.
Fang Xi took it, his Divine Consciousness entering the slip, and then casually asked about the matter he cared about most: “Has the great war involving the Hunyuan Sect concluded? What was the outcome? ”
“Reporting to Patriarch. . . The great war between the Hunyuan Sect and the Red Blood Cult concluded ten years ago. . . Both sides agreed to set the 'Sky-Suspension Mountain' line as the border, and high-stage cultivators from both sides signed contracts. . . ” Gong Ling replied cautiously.
The Hunyuan Sect was a Nascent Soul sect, but several decades ago, the Grand Elder of another major faction in the Yuan Kingdom, the 'Red Blood Cult', secretly succeeded in forming a Nascent Soul. Both sides immediately became hostile, and then a great war began.
It was said that many Core Formation cultivators perished, and only then was a precarious balance reluctantly achieved.
“Oh? ”
Upon hearing this, Fang Xi couldn't help but show a hint of joy.
His decades of waiting had not been in vain. He had finally weathered through the war: “I wonder what the casualties were for both sides? ”
“Low-stage cultivators and allied sects naturally suffered countless casualties and deaths. It is said that even several renowned Core Formation cultivators perished. . . There are even rumors. . . ”
Gong Ling lowered her voice several shades: “The Hunyuan Sect's Nascent Soul Patriarch and the Red Blood Cult's Grand Elder fought a great battle. Both sides suffered considerable losses of vitality, and after returning to their respective sects, both announced long-term secluded cultivation. . . ”
“Good, good. . . Only one last matter remains. ”
Fang Xi looked at Gong Ling, his gaze somewhat peculiar. Suddenly, he moved, his figure transforming into a green shadow, and vanished without a trace.
Before Gong Ling could react, her protective spiritual light was pierced by a streak of Emerald Wood Divine Light, and then Fang Xi's right hand appeared at the back of her neck, tapping it lightly.
The woman's eyes rolled back instantly, and she fainted, caught by Fang Xi in his arms.
“Since you said I saved your life. . . It's not too much for your life-saver to ask for a few things, right, hehehe. . . ”
Fang Xi's smile turned strange.
Of course, he wasn't driven by lust just because he hadn't seen a beautiful woman in three years; rather, he was preparing to subtly modify the woman's memories using a certain Divine Consciousness secret art.
“After all. . . I fled in a hurry and haven't changed my appearance yet. ” “When out and about, one must be careful to protect oneself. ” “This secret art for modifying short-term memories won't cause any harm to the body either. . . ”
Fang Xi released Horned Dragon to act as a protector, then lifted the woman up. From his eyes, two rays of light, one green and one yellow, pierced directly into the woman's Sea of Consciousness.
This secret art could only modify recent memories, and could not be too outlandish, otherwise it would easily be found out.
Therefore, he only modified the woman's memories of today, changing his appearance to that of a mysterious high-stage demon beast, which had startled away the Four-Armed Ape.
As for the woman, her magical power had failed her, causing her to faint. That was all.
After the spell was cast, Fang Xi immediately cast an aura concealment technique. A green light flashed, and his figure also vanished without a trace.
A moment later, Gong Ling, who had been lying on the ground, opened her eyes, her face full of vigilance: “Where's the Four-Armed Ape? ”
She looked around, and found that the demonic ape had already vanished. She then touched her aching head: “It seems that demon beast scared this ape away. . . Luckily, it didn't pay attention to a small fry like me. . . ”
Gong Ling hurriedly picked up her flying sword and cloud scarf spirit artifact, and immediately transformed into a streak of escape light, heading towards the Star Point Sect: “Those petty individuals. . . I'll make sure they pay once I'm back! ”
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Fang Xi watched the woman depart, only then revealing his figure. “It seems the secret art worked well. . . ”
He pondered for a moment, then took out the Blurring Pearl.
A layer of mirage mist emerged, enveloping his entire body.
In the blink of an eye, Fang Xi transformed into an ordinary-looking cultivator, appearing to be in his thirties or forties, an early-stage Core Formation cultivator.
“The cultivation world of the Yuan Kingdom is rich in resources, with even several Nascent Soul sects. Core Formation sects and families are even more numerous. An early-stage Core Formation cultivation is neither too conspicuous, nor does it fail to command respect everywhere. It's sufficient. . . ”
Murmuring to himself, Fang Xi controlled a stream of emerald green light, and at the escape speed of an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, vanished into the horizon.
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Star Moon Market.
This market town was jointly established by several nearby cultivation families and sects. It had been founded centuries ago, and enjoyed a good reputation among the local rogue cultivators.
One day, a streak of green light descended at the entrance of the market town, revealing an unremarkable-looking cultivator.
“Is this. . . the Star Moon Market? ”
Purple light shimmered in Fang Xi's eyes. He discovered that the entire market town was enveloped by a third-order formation, and couldn't help but feel a slight shock.
The strength of the Yuan Kingdom's cultivation world, as expected, far surpassed that of the Three Kingdoms.
Even a random cultivation market town here could rival White Peace Immortal City.
“Reporting to esteemed Senior, this is indeed the Star Moon Market. ”
The two cultivators at the main gate held jade plate artifacts in their hands. Upon seeing Fang Xi arrive, the jade plate unexpectedly emitted a vibrant red light, instantly signaling the arrival of a Core Formation cultivator. They dared not be negligent, and bowed with utmost respect: “May we ask, esteemed Senior, what your needs are? Our market town will certainly do its utmost. . . ”
“Since I've come to a market, it's naturally to buy and sell spiritual items. . . Which is the best pill shop in this market town? And which establishment offers the best intelligence? ” Fang Xi asked casually.
“If you're looking to buy or sell pills, that would naturally be the 'Pill Cauldron Workshop'. As for intelligence trading, that would be the 'Xue Family's Old Shop'. . . ”
One of the gate guards immediately answered without hesitation.
“Very well, lead the way! ”
Fang Xi smiled slightly. The cultivator immediately straightened his back: “Please, Senior. . . ”
Around him, many cultivators cast envious and jealous glances.
‘It seems. . . whether it's the Three Kingdoms or the Yuan Kingdom, the cultivation world remains the same cultivation world. . . ’
Fang Xi sighed inwardly, and followed behind the guiding cultivator, arriving before a shop in the market town that emitted a faint herbal fragrance.
“Reporting to Senior, this is the Pill Cauldron Workshop. This humble one will await Senior's exit here. . . ”
The guiding cultivator bowed.
“Mmm. ”
Fang Xi acknowledged, and entered the Pill Cauldron Workshop.
A maidservant was about to step forward with a sweet smile to greet him, but the shopkeeper, who had been dozing behind the counter, suddenly stood up: “Green Child, step back. I will personally attend to this esteemed Senior! ”
“Yes, sir! ”
Green Child retreated, her heart greatly shaken.
Their shopkeeper was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he respectfully called this person 'Senior'. Could it be a Core Formation Patriarch?
At this thought, the gaze she directed at Fang Xi couldn't help but become even more fervent.
“Esteemed Senior, this junior's surname is Ying. I am the shopkeeper of this establishment. It is truly my great fortune to be able to host Senior. Please, come up to the second floor! ”
Shopkeeper Ying said with a face full of smiles.
“Very well. . . ”
Fang Xi walked at an unhurried pace, and arrived with the shopkeeper at a private room on the second floor.
After the maidservant had served spirit tea and spirit fruit, Shopkeeper Ying cautiously asked: “May I ask, esteemed Senior, what kind of pills you intend to purchase here? ”
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