Chapter 345: A Net (In Celebration of Reader 1651189527222317056 Becoming Alliance Master)
Chapter 345: A Net (In Celebration of Reader 1651189527222317056 Becoming Alliance Master)
Profound Ice Palace.
Fang Xi deeply understood the true meaning of balancing work and rest. After a small feast for a day, celebrating his breakthrough in cultivation, he once again immersed himself in cultivation.
Every day, he meditated and cultivated at a fixed time.
Then he would read books to research formations, inscribe and copy void runes, and occasionally refine a few batches of pills. His days passed in carefree comfort.
'Perhaps. . . it wouldn't be bad to keep enjoying the esteemed status of Grand Elder at the Profound Ice Palace, all the way until I form a Nascent Soul. '
He mused to himself.
Suddenly, Fang Xi's expression subtly changed as he looked towards the south of Profound Ice Palace.
His powerful Divine Consciousness could already sense two Core Formation level magic power fluctuations rapidly approaching!
After all, for ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivators, reaching a Divine Consciousness limit of fifty li was already quite good.
With his Divine Consciousness limit of sixty-six li, Fang Xi could detect enemies earlier, gaining a complete advantage in combat.
"One pursuing, one fleeing. . . both around mid-stage Core Formation."
"Judging by their direction, they seem to be heading straight for Profound Ice Palace. . ."
Fang Xi's eyelid twitched. This was no longer something he could intentionally avoid.
Ninety-nine percent, it spelled. . . trouble!
With that thought, his body transformed into a streak of black demonic light, soaring into the sky in an instant.
...
Above the glacier, two Core Formation escape lights were engaged in a chase.
Within the escape light ahead, a Core Formation cultivator with a pale face and an unusual appearance, possessing double pupils, was none other than 'Bi Old Ghost' of the Green Leaf Merchant Guild.
And pursuing 'Bi Old Ghost' from behind was a sanguine escape light, fierce and imposing.
"Fellow Daoist Blood Drop. . . could it be that your Red Blood Cult truly intends to declare war on my Green Leaf Merchant Guild?"
Bi Old Ghost felt depressed. His luck had been terrible lately; he had no idea how he had provoked this bane.
True Man Blood Drop was a Core Formation elder of the Red Blood Cult, his cultivation having reached the peak of mid-stage Core Formation, and his demonic arts were mysterious and formidable. Bi Old Ghost was no match for him.
"Hehe. . . my Red Blood Cult intends to dominate the Yuan Kingdom, and your Green Leaf Merchant Guild and Hunyuan Sect are both stumbling blocks. . . What's more, your Green Leaf Merchant Guild killed my Profound Yin Elder. Do you truly expect that to be treated as if nothing happened?"
A demon figure within the sanguine light replied. This demon had a handsome face, wore a dark robe, but his hair was disheveled, and he wore an iron hairband, making him appear quite out of place. Yet, this was precisely the appearance of the Red Blood Cult's 'True Man Blood Drop'.
'True Man Blood Drop' gazed at the direction Bi Old Ghost was fleeing, a slight smile curving at the corner of his lips: 'Indeed. . . in this vicinity, the Profound Ice Palace is the only Core Formation power. This old ghost, wanting to survive, is bound to flee there, hoping to use their formations and the power of Yun Jizi to resist me. . . '
This 'True Man Blood Drop' was, naturally, Wei Yingfan in disguise.
It was unknown what kind of disguise art he had used, for even Bi Old Ghost, who cultivated spiritual eye techniques, was unable to discern his true form.
'Senior Brother Azure Yang said that Yun Jizi is a formidable character, bearing a strong resentment-soul lure, but it seems he's nothing special. . . How could a truly formidable character be willing to condescend to be a Grand Elder of Profound Ice Palace? '
'If he agrees to join the Tianmeng this time, he will have to personally eliminate Bi Old Ghost to prove his loyalty. . . '
'If he doesn't agree, then he can just die. . . '
Wei Yingfan's gaze was chilling.
This was, in essence, an overt scheme. Regardless, Bi Old Ghost was fated to die at Profound Ice Palace today!
And a large Nascent Soul power of that caliber wouldn't need evidence or explanations at all.
Even if it was just displaced anger, it might not be something Profound Ice Palace could bear.
Perhaps by then, he wouldn't even need to make a move himself.
...
Bi Old Ghost had no idea about any of this, but he knew he was no match for the Blood Drop Demonic Elder behind him.
If he wanted to live, he could only flee to the nearest Profound Ice Palace, join forces with that Core Formation elder, and combine with their formations to resist the powerful enemy!
As for whether the other party would agree?
Bi Old Ghost didn't believe Profound Ice Palace would allow a Core Formation elder of the Green Leaf Merchant Guild to die on their doorstep!
For Core Formation cultivators, a distance of several tens of li was but a matter of a few thoughts.
But in the next moment, Bi Old Ghost suddenly realized something was wrong.
He seemed to have, in his panic, stumbled headfirst into a certain formation restriction.
Wuwu!
Black clouds rolled all around, faintly carrying the roars and howls of living souls within them. . .
In his great alarm, he hastily released a net-shaped artifact, first defending himself impenetrably. His pupils rotated within his eyes, emitting streaks of emerald light, but he found that he couldn't see through the formation at all, and a chill involuntarily crept into his heart.
"This is. . ."
Behind Bi Old Ghost, Wei Yingfan had also unknowingly fallen into the formation, a slight surprise in his heart: "What an exquisite method of laying out a formation! May I ask which Fellow Daoist is here?"
"Hehe. . . no need to ask, I am 'Yun Jizi'."
A thunderous reply came, making both their eardrums buzz.
The black clouds rolled intensely, revealing a towering man with a fierce and malevolent aura. With one hand, he held a dark demonic pearl, and in the other, a white bone banner. He responded loudly: "It's one thing for you two fellow cultivators to be fighting, but to intentionally come towards my Profound Ice Palace. . . Do you take my Profound Ice Palace for something made of mud?"
"So, Fellow Daoist is Yun Jizi!"
Bi Old Ghost was overjoyed: "I am Bi Yunzi of the Green Leaf Merchant Guild, and I had some past acquaintance with the previous generation's Fellow Daoist Mu Yu. Please, Fellow Daoist, save my life. I will be eternally grateful. . . and there will surely be a generous reward."
"Who is the one behind you?"
Fang Xi said no more, simply staring at the Blood Drop Demonic Elder.
His Divine Consciousness sensed that this person seemed to be quite profound and hidden, far stronger than Bi Old Ghost.
However, he still felt a slight lament in his heart:
'This Bi Old Ghost couldn't recognize me this time. It seems this disguise art is quite successful. '
Wei Yingfan, however, let out several cold snorts and suddenly tossed out a jade talisman.
Upon seeing this object, Fang Xi's expression subtly changed. He touched the dark demonic pearl.
A large black hand flew out, grasping the jade talisman and bringing it before Fang Xi.
"This object. . ."
He sighed, then switched to a Divine Consciousness transmission: "Is Your Excellency also a member of the Tianmeng?"
"Precisely. . . I long heard Senior Azure Yang mention that Yun Jizi is friendly towards my Tianmeng. Today, I ask for your help in jointly eliminating this Bi Old Ghost here."
Wei Yingfan, however, did not use a transmission, speaking openly and casually.
As soon as these words were uttered, Bi Old Ghost's expression instantly changed.
Fang Xi's face also darkened. The other party deliberately refrained from using Divine Consciousness transmission, instead announcing it openly—wasn't this to force him to take a side?
"Fellow Daoist should know. . . if this person dies within tens of li of Profound Ice Palace, I will be in great trouble."
That was what he thought, and his tone became less polite.
"Fellow Daoist Yun Jizi, if you wish to achieve great things, how can you be so indecisive?"
Fang Xi, however, remained silent, then suddenly waved his hand.
Amidst the rolling black clouds, a gigantic white bone claw appeared, snatching towards the void!
A flash of fire!
A transmission talisman was instantly caught and turned to ashes in a flash.
Seeing this, Bi Old Ghost's expression became incredibly ugly.
"Fellow Daoist Bi Yunzi, there's no need to exert yourself. Once inside my 'Myriad Ghosts Grand Array', it's impossible to maintain any contact with the outside. . ."
Fang Xi said expressionlessly.
Wei Yingfan, however, stared at the gigantic white bone claw, his face solemn: "A mid-stage Core Formation Ghost King?"
Hualalala!
The white bone shrunk, transforming into the sleeve of a handsome man in green robes.
He had a handsome appearance, but his expression was wooden, and his body appeared somewhat ethereal, clearly emitting magic power fluctuations of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.
And just at this moment, a sudden change occurred!
Streaks of pink ethereal light appeared, wrapping around Wei Yingfan's escape light, unceremoniously beginning to refine it.
Wei Yingfan was startled and fiercely made a hand seal.
A blood-red pearl appeared before him, and then his entire being transformed into a streak of golden sword light, which slashed fiercely, cutting through the pink ethereal light. He reappeared not far away, revealing a handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes.
In the original spot, a female Ghost King, ordinary in appearance but enveloped in ghostly qi, emerged. Her bare fingernails were painted vermilion, and she held a blood-red pearl.
"This is. . . a Transformation Pearl? !"
Bi Old Ghost's eyes widened as he stared at the young man: "You're not the Blood Drop Demonic Elder. . . You're Wei Yingfan, the Nascent Soul Seed of the Grand Purity Sect from Jiang Kingdom! !"
As he was a Core Formation True Man after all, in an instant, he understood many things: "So it wasn't the Hunyuan Sect inciting discord, but rather a power from Jiang Kingdom interfering, wanting my Green Leaf Merchant Guild and the Red Blood Cult to fight among ourselves. . . Your schemes are truly profound!"
Wei Yingfan did not reply. Instead, he stared at Fang Xi, a hint of killing intent surfacing on his face: "What is the meaning of Your Excellency's actions?"
"I've thought it over. . . being targeted by you like this, I can't stay at Profound Ice Palace any longer."
Fang Xi sighed: "Might as well keep both of you here today. Perhaps I can even make up for some losses. . ."
"Keep me?"
A cold sneer appeared on Wei Yingfan's face: "Your Excellency truly has guts. . . I'd like to see how you intend to keep me."
He patted his Dantian, and a hazy gray light emerged, materializing into an artifact in mid-air: a small gray pagoda.
"Grand Purity Pagoda!"
Bi Yunzi exclaimed in shock, as if this treasure was immensely famous.
Fang Xi let out a cold snort. The two great Ghost Kings, one male and one female, immediately joined forces, each spewing out a ball of eerie green ghostly fire, transforming into countless fire snakes and firebirds. . . besieging Wei Yingfan.
Buzz! Buzz!
The small gray pagoda hummed, emitting a brilliant radiance. Although it continuously fluctuated under the burning of the emerald ghostly fire, it remained steadfast.
"These two Ghost Kings, working together, can actually contend with ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivators. Is this your confidence?"
Wei Yingfan snorted coldly, and two golden jade talismans appeared in his hand.
The patterns on these jade talismans shimmered with golden light, imbued with powerful Yang Gang Qi. One look was enough to tell they were extraordinary.
Zila!
The two jade talismans flew out, and suddenly, two small golden suns appeared within the Myriad Ghosts Grand Array.
After the terrifying true fire exploded, Bi Yunzi was startled.
He saw a dark refined corpse with ox horns, its arms crossed, blocking the Yin-Yang Ghost King.
The terrifying golden inferno could only leave shallow wounds on its body, which were then rapidly healing.
Meanwhile, Wei Yingfan flashed with golden light, arriving at the edge of the ghostly clouds. In his hand, a third-tier formation-breaking talisman was slammed fiercely into the black clouds.
Countless silver lights burst forth, churning the black clouds, seemingly trying to open a passage.
Only. . .
No matter how the black clouds rolled, the Myriad Ghosts Grand Array, in the end, still wasn't breached. . .
Although a large number of ghostly beings shrieked and turned to ash amidst the flickering silver light, immediately, even more resentful spirits swarmed out, densely packed. . . perishing together with the silver light.
This scene made Wei Yingfan's expression subtly change as well.
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