Chapter 406: Lingfeng (A Congratulatory Chapter for Platinum Alliance Leader! )
Chapter 406: Lingfeng (A Congratulatory Chapter for Platinum Alliance Leader! )
Time flew by, and in a blink, several years had passed.
Inside his seclusion chamber.
Fang Xi opened his eyes and let out a faint sigh: "This seventeenth layer of the 'Withered Glory Chant' is indeed exceedingly difficult. . ."
After a few years, he finally gained a rough understanding of his cultivation progress.
Even with his 'Wood Spirit Body' and a fourth-tier spirit vein, it would likely take him one or two hundred years to cultivate the seventeenth layer to completion.
If he could refine some pills suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators to enhance their spiritual power, perhaps he could shorten that time even further.
"But I lack the pill formulas. . . and the spirit herbs gathered in the Long Evergreen Park might not all be suitable. I'd need to exchange them with other Nascent Soul cultivators. . ."
"Alas, even that would be incredibly difficult. . . Raw materials for pills suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators are already exceedingly rare. Most old monsters probably still rely primarily on their own arduous cultivation, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. . ."
His main Nascent Soul was still three inches tall, standing atop the 'Life and Death Seal', holding the 'All-Heavens Precious Mirror' in its hands, while a verdant, glass-like divine light enveloped its body.
—The Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light!
This divine light was not only entirely verdant but also shimmered with various runes, appearing quite extraordinary.
"After several years of arduous cultivation, I've finally managed to achieve initial mastery of this divine ability. . ."
"In terms of power, it should be far greater than the Wood Spirit Divine Light. . ."
"Coupled with my spirit treasures and other divine abilities, I wonder how my combat strength ranks among Nascent Soul cultivators without resorting to the 'Withered Glory Mystic Light'. . ."
At this thought, Fang Xi looked towards his External Avatar's Nascent Soul.
The dark green External Avatar Nascent Soul was still seated cross-legged, seemingly not yet having fully recovered the vitality it lost during the previous heavenly tribulation.
Although a cultivator's Nascent Soul possessed boundless power, once damaged, it was exceedingly difficult to restore.
Witnessing this, Fang Xi couldn't help but become even more cautious about using his main Nascent Soul in the future, resolving to send his External Avatar's Nascent Soul instead should anything arise.
...
After his cultivation session, Fang Xi, as was his daily routine, began to study the formation diagrams of a fifth-tier Soul Transformation grand array.
"So many profound mysteries within the Myriad Transformation Divine Wood Grand Array. . ."
Holding the jade slip, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
"After achieving the Nascent Soul realm, cultivators perceive heaven and earth through the perspective of their Nascent Soul, often gaining insights different from before. . ."
"With a higher cultivation realm, one also possesses an advantage when studying lower-tier cultivation arts."
"Coupled with the many flashes of inspiration I experienced after consuming the Bodhi Enlightenment Pill. . . If I persist like this, one day I will surely be able to elevate the 'Nine-Nethers Profound Wood Grand Array' to a true fourth-tier formation. . . At that point, I suppose I'll be considered a fourth-tier formation master, right?"
After his daily study of formations, Fang Xi went to draw a few jade talismans.
As for alchemy?
He was still a third-tier alchemist, and he didn't have any suitable fourth-tier pill formulas, so he temporarily set it aside.
After all, for Nascent Soul cultivators, third-tier pills were of little use. Refining more would only be a waste of effort.
The spirit herbs from the Long Evergreen Park mystic realm should, as much as possible, be refined into pills suitable for Nascent Soul consumption, to truly maximize their utility.
Once he finished his talisman cultivation, Fang Xi took out the 'Thousand Mechanisms Secret Manual' and began to diligently study it.
"I am currently considered a quasi-fourth-tier formation master, a peak third-tier alchemist, and a high-grade third-tier talisman master. . . Only my puppet crafting skill remains at the second-tier, and it's quite specialized too."
But there was nothing he could do about it. . .
Thinking of the two damaged fourth-tier puppets and a host of third-tier puppets, Fang Xi felt quite motivated.
As long as he elevated his puppet arts to the third-tier, repaired the remnants of those Core Formation puppets, and combined them with the intact ones, he would have another third-tier puppet squad!
Even for Nascent Soul cultivators, having such a puppet squad would make both exploration and combat much more convenient.
Not to mention. . . there were also fourth-tier puppets!
"To even barely repair a fourth-tier puppet, one would need at least peak third-tier puppet crafting skills, right?"
"Fortunately, I have plenty of time now. . ."
After his comprehension session, Fang Xi came to a workbench.
On its surface were several small puppets crafted from ironwood.
Numerous arms, heads. . . even segmented limbs and wings. . . lay scattered on one side.
"The puppet crafting inheritance of the Thousand Mechanisms Palace. . . seems to be more advanced than what's found in the Southern Barrens. Even among low-tier puppets, they categorize them into reconnaissance, defense, assault, long-range attack, and other types. . ."
Fang Xi picked up a gecko-like puppet.
This type of puppet used simple materials, and crucially, its aura fluctuations were minuscule. Although it possessed no combat power, it was excellent for reconnaissance.
He had a habit of specializing narrowly before, so now he could only diligently catch up on his studies.
"I still prefer wood puppets. . . What a pity, most transformed great demons have long lifespans, so the Withered Glory Mystic Light isn't very effective against them. . ."
A profound sense of regret surfaced in Fang Xi's heart.
...
This day.
Fang Xi arrived at the rear hall of the Long Evergreen Palace.
The place had already been cleaned, spotless.
Dust-repelling pearls were embedded in the walls, emitting a soft glow.
Eight ancient teleportation arrays stood silently, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.
Fang Xi first approached the three teleportation arrays that were no longer in use but were still intact. He began to observe them meticulously, comparing them with the void runes he had comprehended, feeling quite rewarded.
After studying them for a while, he then went to the five damaged teleportation arrays, discovering that several were too severely damaged. With his current level of attainment, repairing them would be quite difficult.
"Only these two are left, then?"
Fang Xi took out the book on teleportation arrays from the Saint Son's study and began to cross-reference them one by one: "Good. . . the damage isn't too severe; there's a possibility of repair. . . The materials are Heavenly Silver Powder, Perfected Jade. . . and Void Crystal? ! "
He recalled that he seemed to have reserves of Heavenly Silver Powder and Perfected Jade, either acquired from large-scale purchases of resources or found in the storage pouches of some Core Formation or even Nascent Soul cultivators.
However, he didn't have a single piece of 'Void Crystal'.
"It seems I'll have to find a channel. . . The Three Kingdoms cultivation world is resource-scarce, so I can basically forget about it."
Fang Xi sighed.
Suddenly, his expression shifted, and he flicked his sleeve.
Amidst the shimmering green light filling the hall, his figure vanished without a trace.
...
At this moment.
Above Emerald Island, a figure had appeared at some unknown point.
Dressed in a green robe, he was of slightly short stature and plain appearance, yet around him, currents of green breeze pulsed, emanating terrifying spiritual energy.
A green rainbow appeared, from which Fang Xi's figure emerged.
He looked at this person, felt the fluctuations of his early-stage Nascent Soul spiritual power, and couldn't help but smile: "Is this Fellow Daoist Lingfeng Zhenjun?"
Lingfeng Zhenjun!
This was the revered title of the Hunyuan Sect's Grand Elder!
"That would be this old man!"
Upon seeing Fang Xi, Lingfeng Zhenjun's heart tightened, but a smile appeared on his face as he cupped his hands: "The juniors below were ignorant and offended Fellow Daoist. I hope Fellow Daoist will forgive them. . . Lingfeng of the Hunyuan Sect has specifically come to congratulate Fellow Daoist on your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm!"
A ball of green wind enveloped an item and was sent before Fang Xi.
With a thought, Fang Xi manifested a large hand of Wood Spirit Divine Light, directly taking the item and finding it to be a jade bottle.
"Within this bottle are three 'Sangyuan Pills', which are quite beneficial even for Nascent Soul cultivators like us. . ."
Lingfeng Zhenjun's voice carried, seemingly with a hint of reluctance.
After all, even Nascent Soul cultivators like them could not afford the luxury of regularly consuming spiritual pills for cultivation.
These three spiritual pills were not merely a congratulatory gift, but also an apology and a ransom!
Naturally, there was no need to state that explicitly.
"Fellow Daoist's generosity is appreciated by this one. . ."
Fang Xi pulled open the stopper and saw the unusual phenomena within the pills, but he wasn't particularly moved.
One couldn't rashly make a judgment about something to be ingested without a thorough inspection. If he accepted these pills, he would most likely toss them to his Demonic Tree or Taisui. . .
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. . . How did Fellow Daoist acquire these 'Sangyuan Pills'? If you have the pill formula, I am willing to pay a high price to exchange for it. . ."
He asked, seemingly casually.
"Alas. . . the Yuan Kingdom has limited cultivation resources, and even fewer items useful to cultivators like us. This pill was acquired by this old man from an exchange gathering among fellow Daoists in the Jiang Kingdom. " Lingfeng Zhenjun sighed, "As for the pill formula, this old man truly does not possess it. Could Fellow Daoist actually be an alchemist?"
By the end of his words, Lingfeng Zhenjun's expression when looking at Fang Xi was one of considerable surprise.
"I merely have a slight understanding of alchemy. . ."
Fang Xi waved his hand: "Then, does Fellow Daoist possess any 'Void Crystal'?"
"Void Crystal?"
Lingfeng Zhenjun's surprise deepened: "This item is only used for refining some high-tier void treasures or cultivating void-related divine abilities. This old man does not have any either. . ."
'Damn it, this Nascent Soul cultivator is truly poor. . . '
Fang Xi was speechless. He could only accept the Sangyuan Pills, then transmitted a message with his Divine Consciousness.
Not long after, a red streak of light emerged from Emerald Island – it was Zhong Hong Yu!
The woman steered a small skiff, and within the boat were three other figures, none other than the three Core Formation cultivators of the Hunyuan Sect, each appearing listless and dejected.
Upon seeing Lingfeng Zhenjun, Wei Changsheng's formerly ashen eyes suddenly brightened: "Grand Elder. . ."
"Enough, alas. . ."
Lingfeng Zhenjun sighed, seemingly not paying much attention to these Core Formation cultivators, and continued to transmit a message to Fang Xi with his Divine Consciousness: "Fellow Daoist seeks fourth-tier pill formulas and Void Crystal. This old man does know a channel; you could participate in an exchange gathering among cultivators of our realm. . ."
"There's no rush for this. . . I've just broken through to the Nascent Soul realm and wish to properly stabilize my cultivation first."
Fang Xi's lips remained still as he directly refused via Divine Consciousness transmission.
Who knew why this Lingfeng Zhenjun, who had previously been an adversary, was suddenly so kind? There might well be a trap hidden within.
However, as long as he remained unmoved and wasn't swayed by greed, he wouldn't fall into any traps.
"Alas. . . Fellow Daoist's leisurely residence on Emerald Island is truly enviable. Don't cultivators like us all seek longevity and freedom?"
Lingfeng Zhenjun continued his transmission: "Regrettably. . . I fear the demonic path won't grant us such an opportunity. If Fellow Daoist knew why the Jiang Kingdom's demonic path is launching such a large-scale invasion, you might not be able to remain so leisurely."
"Oh? Why?"
Fang Xi, for his part, became slightly interested.
He found it extremely difficult to understand why the Seven Fiends Hall would go to such crippling lengths to aid the Red Blood Cult.
Although the Yuan Kingdom was decent, it was inferior to the Jiang Kingdom in terms of both spiritual veins and natural resources. Why then would they abandon the root for the branch?
Lingfeng Zhenjun revealed a hint of a smile: "Has Fellow Daoist ever heard of—'Realm Descent'?"
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