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Chapter 367: Taisui Ganoderma (Request for Subscription)

Chapter 367: Taisui Ganoderma (Request for Subscription)

Emerald Island.

Although the ghost cultivators rarely emerged after Fang Xi's last rampage, the surrounding tens of miles still remained a forbidden area for cultivators.

On this day.

A streak of light arrived above Emerald Island.

Fang Xi gazed at the gourd-shaped island, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, a hint of expectation on his face: "Emerald Island's spirit vein. . . and the ghostly beings. . . hehe. . ."

His last visit had seen him scared away by a late-stage Core Formation ghostly being lurking within the Netherworld earth vein.

After all, with its strength, within the Netherworld earth vein, its power was almost comparable to a Core Formation Perfected cultivator.

But now. . . the situation was entirely different.

Because when he had previously used his Purple Qi Sky-Eye to probe the Netherworld earth vein, that hazy yellow gaze had given him a sense of familiarity.

A cultivator's spiritual sense is extraordinary; such a premonition is never without reason.

And after further investigation this time, Fang Xi quickly pinpointed the source of this familiar feeling.

"Old Ghost!"

That remnant soul residing in Zhan Tu's body, back when it conversed with Fang Xi in the Long Evergreen Park, had also possessed a hazy yellow glow in its eyes.

And comparing them now, they were indeed remarkably similar!

"It seems. . . this Old Ghost hides very deeply."

"If I flatten Emerald Island now, there's a risk of exposing my strength. . . If I scare that Old Ghost away, it would be a loss instead."

"Anyway, the century-long agreement isn't far off. . ."

With that thought, Fang Xi raised his hand and struck several array flags into the void.

Several wood puppets descended from mid-air, landing at various points around Emerald Island.

After completing all this, he gracefully transformed into a green light and departed. . .

...

Several months passed in a flash.

On Dragon Fish Island.

Inside a cave-mansion.

"We have already waited here for several months, why hasn't that Old Ancestor issued a decree for us to go meet him?"

A Yan family woman, with bright eyes and pearly teeth and stunningly beautiful features, began to grow impatient.

"Calm down. . ."

The Yan family's old family head sat cross-legged on a meditation mat, composedly stating: "Such high-level cultivators might enter secluded cultivation for a mortal's entire lifetime. . . We have only waited a few months, what does that matter?"

"That's right, younger sister Rong. . ."

A tall, curvaceous woman next to her quickly advised: "Didn't the young island master say that esteemed senior is busy with secluded cultivation and has no time to meet outsiders? Look, even the Maple Leaf Island Master, that Foundation Establishment grand cultivator, is waiting. What more can we do?"

"But, but. . ."

Younger sister Rong mumbled a few words, her voice gradually lowering.

"Sigh. . ."

Seeing this, the tall woman also sighed.

"Don't be discouraged, there's always a chance. . ."

The Yan family's old family head, however, gently comforted them: "Only after arriving at Dragon Fish Island did this old man learn that Senior Fang has not only returned, but has also advanced to late-stage Core Formation, and even his spirit beast is a third-order demon king!"

"Such a great figure, the top cultivator of even the Three Kingdoms, even if a Core Formation Ancestor came to visit, they might have to wait. . ."

...

"It seems. . . things are still good."

Zhong Hong Yu's Divine Consciousness swept out, and the situation of the Yan family members was fully revealed to her, causing her to nod slightly: "The Yan family still knows their place."

Too many cultivator forces had visited Dragon Fish Island recently, leaving her, Tai Shu Hong, and Hai Da Niu running ragged.

Eventually, they regrettably declined to receive any ordinary Qi Refinement-level forces, which made things a little better.

The Yan family, relying on a bit of old connection, was able to stay in the cave-mansion reserved for Foundation Establishment forces to wait. Though it was a bit crowded, if they still dared to cause trouble in such a situation, it would mean they were being ungrateful.

"I can't take it anymore. . . Some people have self-awareness, but others are shamelessly renting cave-mansions on the island just to cling to connections. . ."

Hai Da Niu flew over, also looking frazzled: "It's really hard to handle. . . And Master is single-mindedly in secluded cultivation. Otherwise, just one word from him would resolve everything."

"These are minor matters, naturally less important than Young Master's secluded cultivation."

Zhong Hong Yu shook her head: "As for refusing them, we can leave that to Tai Shu Hong. He's got a cold face for everyone anyway. . ."

Just as the two Foundation Establishment cultivators discussed, a terrifying spiritual energy tide suddenly surged in the sky.

Dark clouds gathered, and a gigantic spiritual energy vortex appeared within them, clearly visible for tens of miles around.

At the same time, a terrifying pressure emanated, causing the escape lights of the two Foundation Establishment cultivators to waver.

"This is. . . a Core Formation celestial phenomenon?"

Hai Da Niu looked towards the center of the island: "Oh heavens. . . which senior has formed their Core now?"

"No. . . this anomaly is still different from human cultivator phenomena. . ."

Zhong Hong Yu looked at the horizon, only to see streaks of dark green demonic qi streaking across the sky, even carrying a fragrance of flora wherever they passed.

"This is the phenomenon of a demon beast advancing to third order. . . It looks like a wood-attribute demon king!"

She murmured.

"It must be Master's spirit pet, otherwise, it would be impossible for it to advance here. . . Good heavens. . . " Hai Da Niu rubbed his head: "How many third-order spirit pets does Master actually have? !"

"A demon beast forming its Core, truly?"

Ruan Xiuxiu transformed into a streak of light, also appearing in mid-air, gazing at the heavenly anomaly and muttering to herself.

Just as the various Foundation Establishment cultivators flew into the sky to watch, outside Dragon Fish Island, two streaks of light were fiercely battling.

A black qi fiercely pursued a pink streak of light ahead.

Within the pink streak of light was a petite female cultivator at early-stage Foundation Establishment, wearing rather interesting talisman armor.

Whenever the pursuer attacked with a spirit artifact from behind, a talisman on her armor would activate, transforming into a spell that barely fended it off.

"Wei Old Demon. . . ahead is Dragon Fish Island. If you dare to pursue me further, you'll die without a burial place."

The female cultivator in the pink escape light transmitted her voice, sounding somewhat flustered.

"Hmph. . . the hussy's scheme is indeed well-laid, but it's a pity you want to draw trouble to others, it depends if they're willing. . ."

Wei Old Demon, looking like an old man, had actually reached late-stage Foundation Establishment in cultivation.

At this moment, he suddenly frowned and looked towards Dragon Fish Island: "Core Formation celestial phenomenon. . . no, it's a demon king advancing!"

The pink escape light, which had been forced into a corner, immediately seized the opportunity and plunged into the Profound Wood Grand Array.

"What's going on?"

Zhong Hong Yu immediately frowned as she looked at the restriction token in her hand: "Tai Shu Hong, you maintain order. No one is to disturb Young Master's spirit beast's advancement. . ."

"Hai Da Niu, come with me to check."

The two of them floated through the air and arrived within the grand array, where they saw two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

One was at early-stage Foundation Establishment, a petite female cultivator wearing talisman armor.

The other was the late-stage Foundation Establishment Wei Old Demon.

"Who are you two, daring to trespass into my Dragon Fish Island's formation?"

Zhong Hong Yu immediately snapped.

"Fairy Hong Yu, please forgive me. . . This old man merely came to visit the Dragon Fish Island Master, and I brought lavish gifts! " Wei Old Demon quickly said: "But this hussy stole my precious gifts!"

"Nonsense. . ."

The petite female cultivator angrily retorted: "You clearly coveted my 'Jade Void Flower' and wanted to kill me for my treasure. . ."

"This Jade Void Flower was clearly painstakingly sought by this old man, prepared as a treasure to be offered to the Island Master."

Wei Old Demon calmly stated.

"You're slandering me! " The petite female cultivator, initially furious, suddenly showed a hint of a smile on her face: "I ask Fairy Hong Yu to know, my ancestors were acquainted with the Dragon Fish Island Master, and my parents received great kindness from the Island Master back then. Linghu is willing to meet the Island Master to ascertain the truth!"

"Damn it!"

Wei Old Demon's eyes bulged. He had never expected such a turn of events.

He then remembered how the other party had deliberately fought and retreated all the way, leading him to Dragon Fish Island. It was clearly premeditated, intending to use someone else's hand to kill him!

He immediately formed hand seals, transforming into a streak of black demonic light, preparing to shoot backward.

"Not daring to meet the Island Master? It seems you have a guilty conscience."

Zhong Hong Yu sighed faintly, urging the restriction token in her hand.

The Profound Wood Grand Array immediately boomed, and thick black giant trees smashed down from mid-air, accurately hitting the demonic light.

Zhong Hong Yu was already a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the Profound Wood Grand Array was also a second-order superior-grade formation.

Within this array, killing the equally late-stage Wei Old Demon was naturally effortless.

Before long, Wei Old Demon was crushed by a thick black giant tree amidst a scream, his aura completely gone.

Zhong Hong Yu sneered, then turned to stare expressionlessly at the woman.

The petite female cultivator immediately shuddered: "This humble one is willing to wait with fellow Daoist for the Old Ancestor to emerge from seclusion, to verify the truth."

"Fellow Daoist is indeed intelligent, but it would be best not to use that intelligence in the wrong places. . ."

Zhong Hong Yu warned, leading the female cultivator back to Dragon Fish Island.

"This humble one, Zong Linghu, greets all fellow Daoists."

Zong Linghu curtsied to Tai Shu Hong and the others, appearing quite pitiful.

Just as Hai Da Niu scratched his head, about to say something, the phenomenon in the sky suddenly vanished.

"It should have succeeded. . ."

Tai Shu Hong looked at the scene, a hint of eagerness in his eyes: "But. . . why isn't there any demonic qi erupting?"

...

Fang Xi, at this moment, was also scratching his head as he faced the third-order Taisui in front of him: "This should be. . . a breakthrough, right? But why does it still look like this dead thing after reaching third order. . ."

In front of him, after the Taisui broke through to third order, its size did not increase but instead decreased.

From the size of several houses, it had shrunk to the size of an eight-immortals table. Its surface was still tender and white, with some golden patterns.

At the same time, a clear fragrance of ganoderma spread out.

"It really is a Taisui Ganoderma. . ."

Fang Xi's throat subtly bobbed. A green light flashed in his hand, and the Green Reaping Sword appeared.

*Pffft! *

He stabbed the sword into the Taisui's body, causing drops of fragrant, milky white spiritual liquid to flow down the blade.

This was "Taisui Ganoderma Liquid," one of the auxiliary materials for refining the "Extinction Transcendence Pill."

"Now, I just need to revive the 'Illusory Extinction Heart Orchid' and mature it to a thousand-year-old specimen, then I can begin refining the Extinction Transcendence Pill. . ."

A hint of joy flickered in Fang Xi's eyes.

Ever since refining his Second Primordial Spirit, along with the surge in his magic power and Divine Consciousness, he felt his pill refining skills had improved by leaps and bounds recently.

As long as he refined more high-level pills, he would surely advance to a third-order superior-grade alchemist soon.