Chapter 405: The Unification of the Three Kingdoms (Congratulating Alliance Lord Prawn Grackle)
Chapter 405: The Unification of the Three Kingdoms (Congratulating Alliance Lord Prawn Grackle)
“Senior Brother Changsheng! ”
The Core Formation female cultivator's face was deathly pale, clearly severely injured by Fang Xi's casual strike.
Seeing her usually admired Senior Brother Changsheng lying on the ground like a dead dog, her expression was one of a shattered Dao heart.
Wei Changsheng had only fainted; he wasn't dead.
But having his soul forcibly searched by Fang Xi, his spirit suffered damage. If it couldn't be repaired, he would never be able to condense a Nascent Soul in this lifetime.
Pfft pfft!
Before the Core Formation female cultivator could react, she clutched her Dantian, a look of pain crossing her face.
“These three are spared the death penalty, but cannot escape punishment. Their Dantians and magical power are hereby sealed, and they are to be imprisoned in the dungeon. . . Send someone to the Hunyuan Sect to notify them, and bid their Ancestor come to redeem them! ”
“Understood! ”
Tai Shu Hong bowed and respectfully withdrew.
Fang Xi nodded. The reason he spared the lives of these three Core Formation cultivators was that he didn't wish for bloodshed and conflict.
Now that he had achieved Nascent Soul, and had spirit veins, wouldn't it be more enjoyable to simply cultivate the Demonic Tree diligently on Emerald Island and slowly cultivate to late-stage Nascent Soul or even Soul Transformation?
Why provoke a war with the Hunyuan Sect?
Of course, if that Nascent Soul Ancestor still held a grudge, Fang Xi would have no choice but to send them on their way with a single mystic light attack. . .
“Congratulations, Young Master, on achieving Nascent Soul. ”
Zhong Hong Yu stepped forward, saying, “Would you like to prepare a Nascent Soul celebration? ! ”
“A Nascent Soul celebration? I've always disliked lively events, so let's skip it. . . ”
Fang Xi waved his hand, recalling the previous Core Formation celebration.
In such a remote, impoverished place, letting a bunch of False Core Foundation Establishment cultivators flatter him, he wouldn't even receive many spirit artifacts as gifts. What was the point, really?
Zhang Zhu Sheng gritted his teeth, stepped forward, and prostrated himself: “My Black Heaven Sect, from top to bottom, wishes to pledge allegiance to the True Monarch. We beg the True Monarch to take us in. ”
Back when Fang Xi was only at late-stage Core Formation, he had already dominated the Three Kingdoms. Now that he had achieved Nascent Soul, Ancestor Zhang no longer had any thoughts of resistance; he could only lie flat and accept his fate.
Even if the Black Heaven Sect's lineage ended in his hands, it was fate, and he couldn't be blamed.
Otherwise, what could he do? Could he, a False Core cultivator, stand against a Nascent Soul True Monarch?
Didn't he see how the peak Core Formation masters of the Hunyuan Sect had been turned into dead dogs?
“Black Heaven Sect? ”
Fang Xi mused: “This True Monarch has no intention of founding a sect. However, I do indeed need some personnel. . . How about this: I will establish the 'Three Kingdoms Alliance,' and both the Black Heaven Sect and the Green Wood Sect will join it as entire sects. ”
“Greetings, Alliance Lord! ”
Zhang Zhu Sheng was almost overjoyed; these terms were incredibly generous.
Not only would he save his sect, but he would also enjoy the protection of a Nascent Soul True Monarch. He'd be a fool to resist.
“Very well. . . You two sects, Black Heaven and Green Wood, transfer some personnel to be under Hong Yu's command, and they shall help organize this Emerald Island. . . ”
Fang Xi casually gave a few instructions.
Previously, sealing the island was for his secluded cultivation to condense a Nascent Soul, and no accidental disturbances could be allowed.
But now that he had achieved great success with his Nascent Soul, he was fearless.
And Emerald Island was so vast, some miscellaneous tasks always required servants and maidservants.
...
Not long after, a shocking piece of news spread throughout the Three Kingdoms cultivation world.
The Three Kingdoms were unified!
The Island Master of Dragon Fish Island truly lived up to his heaven-sent talent, having condensed a Nascent Soul and established a force named the 'Three Kingdoms Alliance' as a True Monarch. The original Black Heaven and Green Wood Sects had joined as a whole, and the Ethereal Valley Sect had long since taken on the shape of Myriad Islands Lake, not to mention. . .
Those smaller Foundation Establishment-level forces and sects simply surrendered at the mere sight of him, some even actively seeking to join but were refused. . .
True Monarch Fang Xi's prestige was continuously lauded by cultivators, even spreading towards the Yuan Kingdom. . .
Green Wood Sect.
Inside the main hall.
Sect Master Cang Qingzi's face was filled with delight: “By the grace of True Monarch Fang. . . my Green Wood Sect officially joins the Three Kingdoms Alliance. We also need to select some virtuous, talented, and exceptionally gifted cultivators to be sent to Emerald Island for service. ”
The Foundation Establishment elders below whispered amongst themselves, all very eager. Privately, they had fought countless open and covert battles for these spots.
That was a fourth-order spirit vein and a Nascent Soul True Monarch!
If they were incredibly lucky and taken as a disciple by the True Monarch, wouldn't they have hope of achieving Core Formation? !
“Junior Sister Zheng! ”
Cang Qingzi looked at Zheng Shan, his expression serious: “Last time, True Monarch Fang found you quite pleasing to the eye. This time, you will lead the team. By no means can you miss this heaven-sent opportunity! The rise and fall of my Green Wood Sect rests on your shoulders. ”
“Understood! ”
Zheng Shan stood up, feeling the fiery gazes around her, and suddenly felt as if a thousand jun of weight bore down on her shoulders. She responded with a bitter smile.
...
Several months later.
Emerald Island.
Hai Da Niu finally had his wish fulfilled, successfully becoming Fang Xi's chief manager of the spirit herb garden. He was currently directing several spirit farmers in clearing new land.
Swoosh!
A flash of fire appeared, transforming into a sound transmission talisman that arrived by his side.
Hai Da Niu raised his hand and grabbed the talisman with an earthen-yellow large hand. He held it to his ear, and after listening for a few moments, he nodded and said to the spirit farmers: “I need to go welcome a new batch of people. You all work carefully. . . You should know that being able to farm on a fourth-order spirit vein is a blessing you couldn't cultivate even in several lifetimes! ”
“Yes! ”
“Please rest assured, Steward Hai. ”The spirit farmers bowed and scraped, seeing Hai Da Niu off.
Hai Da Niu, controlling an earthen-yellow disk-shaped spirit artifact, arrived at the edge of the 'Nine-Nethers Profound Wood Grand Array'. He carefully and reverently took out an earthen-yellow token from his waist and shook it towards the edge of the array.
The mist on both sides dispersed, revealing a pathway.
He stepped out of the array and saw a spirit boat.
“Zheng Shan of the Green Wood Sect greets fellow Daoist. . . ”
Zheng Shan disembarked from the spirit boat with a group of beautiful female disciples and bowed gracefully: “We are here to serve the Alliance Lord's command, as ordered by our Sect Master. . . ”
“Oh, it's wonderful that you've come! The island is currently short on personnel! ”
Hai Da Niu gave a simple, honest smile: “Follow me! ”
He flew ahead to lead the way, entering the array.
Zheng Shan looked at the profound black grand array, her heart trembling, but she gritted her teeth and followed into the array.
“Our Emerald Island is in ruins and awaiting reconstruction. . . When you arrive, you can choose cave-dwellings to reside in nearby, but be careful to avoid a few forbidden areas. . . The first is Evergreen Hall, and that large black tree behind it. . . The second is 'Phoenix Nest Cliff' where the Green Fire Luan resides. The third is the third-order Green Flood Dragon's Dragon Pool. . . I even saw that Green Flood Dragon back when it was a Green Corner Fish Dragon, and I even fed it spirit food. . . ”
Hai Da Niu chattered on: “Although that third-order Green Flood Dragon is good-natured, the Island Master recently released many Jade Water Winged Snakes into the Dragon Pool, and they are fierce. . . A fish farmer nearly had his hand bitten off the other day. ”
Zheng Shan and the others were both novel and fearful as they followed Hai Da Niu to a palace.
“This is the Void Hall. It was specially bestowed by the Island Master to Senior Aunt Zhong. Senior Aunt Zhong is the only Core Formation cultivator on the island and has been appointed the general manager by the Island Master. If our Emerald Island were to become a sect, she'd be the undisputed sect master! ”
Hai Da Niu led Zheng Shan and the others to the front of the Void Hall, bowing as he spoke: “Hai Da Niu has brought the people from Green Wood Sect to request an audience with Senior Aunt Zhong! ”
“Come in! ”
A female voice drifted out. Zheng Shan followed inside and saw a red-robed Core Formation Ancestor seated at the main position, her eyes like lightning, sweeping coldly over them.
“People from the Green Wood Sect. . . ”
Zhong Hong Yu quickly assigned their duties, only leaving out Zheng Shan.
After Hai Da Niu led the other maidservants away, she looked thoughtfully at Zheng Shan: “The Young Master personally selected you to look after his private spirit herb garden. You must be diligent in the future. ”
“Understood! ”
Zheng Shan didn't know why that True Monarch always treated her differently, but she could only meekly agree.
“Follow me. ”
Zhong Hong Yu transformed into a streak of escape light, leading Zheng Shan directly onto the thick tree stump and to the front of Evergreen Hall.
The original plaza had now been covered with a layer of five-colored millet soil, divided into several sections, where various spirit herbs were planted.
Zheng Shan's heart skipped a beat with just one glance.
Although she could only recognize a small portion, she knew that several of those spirit herbs were the kind that even the Green Wood Sect's Ancestor would go mad over if he encountered them back in his day. . .
‘As expected of a True Monarch, truly profound blessings. . . ’
Zheng Shan had no idea that the millet soil and spirit herbs in this garden were merely a small portion that Fang Xi had transplanted from his Mountain Sea Pearl. . .
Inside Evergreen Hall.
Zheng Shan finally met the Dragon Fish Island Master again.
However, compared to when he was at late-stage Core Formation, he was now a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the Alliance Lord of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, and the undisputed master of the Three Kingdoms cultivation world!
“Zheng Shan greets the True Monarch, and wishes the True Monarch's immortal path eternal prosperity! ”
She immediately bowed gracefully.
“Enough. . . ”
Fang Xi waved his hand and casually tossed out a wooden token: “From today onward, the small spirit herb garden in front of the hall will be entrusted to your care. ”
“Understood! ”
Zheng Shan respectfully agreed, but her mind felt a little dazed.
Why did this scene feel as if she had experienced it long ago?
Fang Xi didn't say much more to her, nor did he have any intention of revealing his true identity.
After all, it felt a little awkward to have disguised his identity back then to borrow her sect's spiritual energy for cultivation.
Although he had helped them several times later, which could be considered repayment.
After dismissing the two women, he went into his seclusion chamber, sat cross-legged, and in his hand appeared the jade slip containing the 'Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light'.
He had been comprehending this divine ability and secret art until now, and finally felt confident enough to begin cultivating it.
Fang Xi sat cross-legged, wisps of Yimu Divine Light circling around him.
He formed a hand seal, and a green light flashed at the crown of his head as his main Nascent Soul emerged.
The three-inch tall Nascent Soul's small face was filled with solemnity as it rapidly formed hand seals one after another.
The Yimu Divine Light seemed to be drawn to him, transforming into wisps of green threads. . .
Fang Xi's Nascent Soul continuously refined the Yimu Divine Light into fine threads. Then, changing his hand seals, as if 'weaving', he intricately braided the Yimu Divine Light threads using a specific method, and began to re-refine them. . .
As these processes unfolded, the 'Wood Spirit Body' within his body also silently circulated, seemingly assisting.
“The difficulty of cultivating this Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light is comparable to the 'Withered Glory Mystic Light'. . . ”
An hour later, Fang Xi stopped cultivating the technique and exhaled a long breath.
The Withered Glory Mystic Light was also extremely difficult to cultivate. Even if an outsider had the cultivation method, or even condensed a Withered Glory Golden Core, without the Wood Spirit Body or the secret transmission formulas of the Green Emperor Mountain, they would likely find it impossible to even begin to comprehend.
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