Chapter 375: Evergreen Hall (Please subscribe)
Chapter 375: Evergreen Hall (Please subscribe)
"No. . . it's not needed here yet."
Old Ghost responded with an ancient, weathered voice.
Zhan Tu formed a hand seal with both hands, and a jade-green orb flew out from his mouth.
When Fang Xi looked closely, he discovered that upon the orb, there were distinct wood grain patterns, and its texture seemed to be Evergreen Wood.
And. . . what's more, it was Fourth-tier Evergreen Wood!
The green orb landed on the light barrier, immediately flashing with spiritual light and revealing incomplete runes.
On the light barrier, silver runes also flashed, surprisingly also incomplete.
The runes from both sides merged into one, forming entirely new runes.
'So this Old Ghost brought a key after all. '
Fang Xi was marveling when he saw Zhan Tu flash, directly pass through the fissure and enter. He himself smiled faintly and followed through.
Evergreen Hall was not built to be majestic or grand, but its entire structure was dark green, exuding a unique vitality.
Fang Xi knocked on the wooden wall before him, and the wall surprisingly emitted the sound of metal clashing against metal.
"They actually used Third-tier Evergreen Wood to build this palace. . ."
He rubbed his hands together: "If it were any other time. . . I might just dismantle this palace directly."
"Hmph!"
Old Ghost let out a cold snort and walked to the center of Evergreen Hall.
Evergreen Hall was not large; the front was a main hall, likely for discussions, now with tables and chairs scattered chaotically. It was unclear what great chaos it had experienced in the past.
Fang Xi swept his Divine Consciousness, but found no cultivator corpses.
However, when his Divine Consciousness extended towards the back of the hall, it was unceremoniously repelled, causing him a slight surprise.
'The core area of a sect having restrictions that forbid Divine Consciousness probing is perfectly reasonable. '
Fang Xi clasped his hands behind his back and said to Zhan Tu: "Fellow Daoist Zhan. . . how about we go to the back hall together?"
Zhan Tu shivered, his protective spiritual light trembling slightly, then stammered: "Senior Old Ghost also just happened to instruct the same. . ."
The two of them immediately passed through the main hall and arrived at the rear of Evergreen Hall.
This place was also guarded by another layer of light barrier, appearing exceptionally strict.
And when Zhan Tu opened the door using the same method, Fang Xi immediately gasped: "This is. . ."
What lay within the rear hall of Evergreen Hall was surprisingly a series of ancient teleportation arrays!
Each of those teleportation arrays bore the marks of time and vicissitude, covered in various spiritual patterns, arranged in an octagonal formation, and there were far more than just one!
Fang Xi swept his gaze around and immediately shook his head: "There are eight teleportation arrays in total. . . unfortunately, five of them are damaged."
The damaged teleportation arrays seemed to have been affected by some battle of spells; some had countless cracks appearing on their surfaces, while others were already broken into several pieces.
The remaining three might not necessarily be fully intact either.
After all. . . there's also the teleportation array on the other side!
If the teleportation array on the other side was already damaged, then the arrays set up here would naturally also be rendered useless!
"Heh heh. . . Fellow Daoist, do you recognize these formations?"
A hazy yellow light re-emerged in Zhan Tu's eyes, and he emitted an ancient voice.
"Of course I recognize them. . . these are teleportation arrays."
Fang Xi walked up to one of the still-intact teleportation arrays, his fingers caressing the dark spirit stone grooves, as well as the gray array base and gleaming silver runes, a look of fervent eagerness appearing on his face: "Not only that. . . they're also ancient teleportation arrays with the farthest transmission range!"
His expression at this moment was like that of a lecher seeing a beautiful woman, or a glutton encountering a gourmet meal; it was impossible to feign.
Fang Xi even had an impulse to enter seclusion here to study them, feeling that as long as he thoroughly understood these ancient teleportation arrays, his own array dao could advance further, even allowing him to set up teleportation arrays capable of transmitting over a thousand li!
"Hm? Fellow Daoist is indeed worthy of being an Array Master, to have actually seen through it. . ."
Old Ghost was slightly surprised, then said with pride: "These eight ancient teleportation arrays, each one can transmit hundreds of thousands, even millions of li away. . . They were used by the Nine Leaves Sect back then to connect with the various major cultivation domains of this realm. Unfortunately. . . most of them are now abandoned."
"Various major cultivation domains?"
Fang Xi asked, sounding dubious.
"Heh heh. . . You wouldn't think that in this realm, there's only the Southern Barrens cultivation region, would you? The East Sea, the Western Desert. . . and the Northern Plains. . . From the Southern Barrens cultivation world, heading north and crossing the Great Dream Marsh, one can reach the Central Domain, which is already a ruin. Then heading north is the Northern Plains cultivation world, and to the east is the East Sea cultivation world. . . Alas, back then, the Southern Barrens cultivation world reigned supreme, but the other major cultivation worlds also had their share of outstanding figures. Now, however, the Southern Barrens cultivation world has declined. . ."
Old Ghost sighed.
"Is our realm actually this vast? " A sharp glint flashed in Fang Xi's eyes: "I've read an ancient text that states there are three thousand small worlds beneath the Earthly Immortal World. . . Could each of them be as vast as our Human World?"
"Not so. . . As for how many small realms there are beneath the Earthly Immortal World, no one can truly count them clearly; in truth, there might be more than one hundred thousand or even eighty thousand. . ."
Old Ghost shook his head: "But strictly speaking, whether it's in terms of vastness of territory or the strength of cultivators. . . our Human World can be considered one of the few great realms beneath the Earthly Immortal World."
"So that's how it is. . ."
Fang Xi had to admit, his understanding of this realm was still too shallow.
After all, he had previously only been a small Golden Core cultivator and had been diligently cultivating in seclusion.
Even after refining his Outer Dao Nascent Soul, he hadn't held any gatherings or Dao discussions with other Nascent Soul old monsters, truly a rustic bumpkin!
'From this perspective, that Great Liang World, and also the Red Sun Realm. . . can only be considered relatively small worlds? '
Fang Xi mused to himself: "'Could it be. . . that the All-Heavens Precious Mirror's power is limited? Can it only send me to small worlds for now? Then, when its power grows or my strength improves, will there be other large worlds? If so. . . then the opportunity for Soul Transformation will be there! '"
With Nascent Soul within reach, Fang Xi naturally began planning for Soul Transformation.
Advancing in the Human World might be difficult, but if he could acquire resources from different great worlds, with mutual exchange, he might not be unable to forge a path!
At this thought, Fang Xi couldn't help but look at Old Ghost, a hint of pity in his expression.
This old fellow is a treasure trove, too, what a pity. . . he couldn't use soul-searching.
As the two conversed, Fang Xi and Zhan Tu had already begun inspecting the remaining three ancient teleportation arrays one by one.
Fang Xi took out eight superior-grade spirit stones and placed them into the grooves of one teleportation array.
This type of ancient teleportation array could not use mid-grade spirit stones; only superior-grade spirit stones could serve as energy.
Then, he sent forth a spell seal, intending to activate the teleportation array.
Unfortunately. . .
This teleportation array showed no reaction at all.
"The array patterns and base are both fine, and the spirit stones are also fine. It seems the teleportation array on the other side has a problem, eighty percent chance it's already damaged. . ."
With this type of ancient teleportation array, as long as one side has spirit stones to activate it, the teleportation can be initiated; thus Fang Xi directly ruled out the possibility that the other side's array lacked spirit stones.
"What a pity. . ."
He shook his head, full of regret.
"Mine isn't working either. . ."
Zhan Tu also withdrew his spirit stones, his face equally filled with regret.
Finally, the two of them arrived before the last ancient teleportation array.
"According to Senior Old Ghost, this teleportation array can transport us to that ruin!"
Zhan Tu took a deep breath and inserted superior-grade spirit stones into the eight corners.
Buzz!
After the spell seal was cast, this teleportation array suddenly began to hum, and silver runes lit up one after another, flashing with a dreamlike radiance.
"It still works!"
Zhan Tu was immediately overjoyed.
"It seems this Old Ghost had a plan all along. . ."
Fang Xi glanced at Zhan Tu, feeling even more wary.
At the same time, his gaze swept over the several damaged teleportation arrays, a thoughtful look on his face: "'Teleportation arrays have long been lost in the Southern Barrens, but. . . I know how to make them! If the damage is too severe, I might not be able to repair them, but if it's just a corner or two damaged, it shouldn't be an issue! '"
He already had the idea of taking Emerald Island for himself, and now this thought became even stronger.
If he could repair even one ancient teleportation array, the benefits would be immense!
"Only this teleportation array works, and it just so happens to lead to the ruins; isn't that a bit too much of a coincidence?"
Fang Xi withdrew his gaze, looking at the only intact ancient teleportation array now, a wary expression appearing on his face.
"Heh heh. . . This old man went through great pains to cultivate two Golden Cores practicing the Withered Glory Chant, you and Zhan Tu, how could I possibly harm you?"
"Furthermore. . . this old man already knew that among these ancient hall teleportation arrays, only this one was usable."
Old Ghost emerged, chuckling a few times, and said meaningfully: "This old man still has matters to rely on Fellow Daoist for, how could I rashly harm Fellow Daoist?"
"That's hard to say. . ."
A solemn expression appeared on Fang Xi's face: "Regarding the teleportation array, I'd like to test it out first. . ."
"Oh? How do you intend to test it?"
Old Ghost wasn't in a hurry, asking seemingly casually.
Fang Xi patted his spirit beast pouch and released Big Green.
The green flood dragon was looking utterly bewildered, then heard its master's command: "Shrink a bit!"
It let out a hiss and a roar, and immediately transformed into a green flood dragon about three feet long, looking like a snake.
"Third-tier Green Flood Dragon!"
Zhan Tu took a step back, a hint of wariness appearing on his face.
"Let's send this spirit beast over first. . . If there's any danger over there that causes its death, the soul contract and restrictions I placed on it will dissipate."
Fang Xi smiled: "Fellow Daoist, what do you think?"
"Excellent, this strategy is quite sound!"
Old Ghost surprisingly agreed without hesitation.
Fang Xi was slightly surprised, but still had Big Green come onto the ancient teleportation array, and after a few instructions, he waved his hand and cast a spell seal.
Boom!
Dazzling silver-white light flashed, and when the light disappeared, Big Green's figure was no longer there.
"How is it?"
Old Ghost asked.
"Although the connection has become faint, almost imperceptible, it definitely doesn't seem dead. . ."
Fang Xi touched his glabella and replied candidly.
"Heh heh. . . This old man and Zhan Tu will enter second. As for Fellow Daoist. . . an immense opportunity awaits on the other side; let's see if you dare to come."
Zhan Tu stood upon the teleportation array and activated the array once more.
The next moment, amidst the same dazzling light, his figure vanished with it.
Fang Xi released his Divine Consciousness, swept it around the surroundings, and raised his hand.
A dark light appeared; it was precisely the Demonic Blood Flood Dragon!
"Guard this place well, especially the teleportation array!"
After instructing the wood puppet, he stepped onto the ancient teleportation array and cast a spell seal.
Boom!
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