Chapter 409: Yellow Cloud Canyon (For the Silver Alliance Leader's Celebration)
“Indeed, it is this Seat. ”
Fang Xi's expression was calm as he looked at Feng Bingxian: “You are the Profound Ice Palace Master, why are you here? ”
“Senior, you actually recognize this humble one? ”
Feng Bingxian cautiously replied: “Previously, the demonic path of the Jiang Kingdom launched a large-scale invasion. . . This concubine and Profound Ice Palace were greatly troubled, so we moved north near the Star Point Sect, becoming neighbors with Fairy Gong. . . This time, we also obtained a map of the Qingyun legacy treasure together and agreed to come to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range to seek treasure, but unexpectedly encountered villains. . . Many thanks to Senior for stepping in to save us! ”
As she spoke, she curtsied once more, her etiquette impeccable.
“This Seat naturally doesn't know you, but I heard a fellow Daoist mention you. . . ”
Fang Xi's lips curved slightly: “He calls himself ‘Yun Jizi’! ”
“So it was our Palace's Grand Elder. . . Where is that venerable senior now? ” Feng Bingxian suddenly looked up, a hint of pleasant surprise appearing on her face.
After all, although the young Nascent Soul Old Monster opposite her was handsome, his moods were mercurial.
“Yun Jizi enjoys traveling far and wide; this Seat does not know his whereabouts. ”
Fang Xi shook his head, then suddenly tossed out two jade talismans, which landed in Gong Ling and Feng Bingxian's hands: “For you two to meet this Seat today, it can be considered fate. . . Now, the Yuan Kingdom is a battlefield everywhere. If you are troubled by it, you may relocate your sect members and disciples to the Three Kingdoms cultivation world for refuge, using these jade talismans as proof. ”
“Many thanks, True Monarch! ”
Gong Ling and Feng Bingxian exchanged glances, but still respectfully offered their thanks.
Along with the news of Dragon Fish Island Master achieving the Nascent Soul True Monarch realm, there was also word of his domination of the Three Kingdoms, forbidding outside cultivators from entering.
To be able to obtain these jade talismans now could be considered a significant stroke of fortune.
At the very least, their sect had a retreat path.
“True Monarch, please allow me to explain, this Qingyun secret treasure. . . ”
Just as Gong Ling was about to say more, she saw Fang Xi wave his hand: “This True Monarch has also heard of the Qingyun Sect's name, but it's merely a Golden Core sect, no need to mention it again. . . ”
With that, he patted his Green Fire Luan.
The luan let out a long cry, immediately controlling the fiery light and breaking through the air to depart.
Gong Ling silently watched Fang Xi's carriage disappear, and after a long while, she sighed with emotion: “This Senior truly possesses noble character. . . showing no interest in the Qingyun treasure. ”
“Hehe, how wealthy is that True Monarch? Why would he care about the treasures we Golden Core cultivators need? ”
Feng Bingxian shook her head.
“Oh, really. . . Sister Feng, you never told me before that your Profound Ice Palace's Grand Elder has actually reached Nascent Soul! ”
Gong Ling said with a half-smile: “This junior truly showed disrespect in the past! ”
“Alas. . . ‘Yun Jizi’ is merely a guest Grand Elder of our Palace, and also a cultivator of austere practices. Without his permission, this Palace Master cannot rashly reveal his information. . . Consider it my fault, I apologize to you, dear sister. ”
Feng Bingxian gracefully curtsied, her voice soft.
“How could I blame you, dear sister? ” Gong Ling was noticeably three parts more enthusiastic than usual: “I just thought that even with your sect having a Nascent Soul True Monarch's protection, you're still considering moving north to avoid disaster. This time, the great war in the cultivation world will surely be far more brutal than before. If we don't want to be seized by the Hunyuan Sect and used as cannon fodder. . . I'm afraid we really will have to bring our families and move to the Three Kingdoms cultivation world for refuge. ”
Upon hearing this, a trace of melancholy couldn't help but flit across Feng Bingxian's exquisite face. . .
...
After entering the Yuan Kingdom's territory, Fang Xi pondered for a moment. He put away his carriage and his pets, Big Green and Little Green, then, with a hand seal, transformed into the fierce big man, ‘Yun Jizi’.
There was no other way. Back then, it was ‘Yun Jizi’ whom Huangyun Gong recognized, not him, the Dragon Fish Island Master.
Moreover, it's always easier to get things done when wearing a disguise.
Boom!
Fang Xi traveled by demonic light, his flight speed astonishing. At first glance, he did not look like a good person.
When a Nascent Soul Old Demon traveled, the clearing effect was maximized. All along the way, he sped like lightning, and not a single cultivator dared to block his path and make noise.
Indeed, all along the way, scenes of war and chaos were rampant.
Just in terms of killing and seizing treasures, Fang Xi's divine consciousness detected several instances, but he was too lazy to bother with them.
He even ventured slightly closer to Sky-Suspension Mountain to investigate, finding that it had indeed once again become a battlefield, with cultivator armies encamped and forming strict grand arrays for defense.
Fang Xi had no intention of joining the excitement. After observing from afar, he departed once more, passing through what he considered a not-so-strict defensive line, and entered the Jiang Kingdom's territory.
The Jiang Kingdom's territory was even vaster than the Yuan Kingdom's, and it was said to be dominated by demonic sects.
Fang Xi kept a low profile throughout his journey, making a brief stop at a cultivation city to purchase a map. Locating the ‘Yellow Cloud Cave’ marker on it, he then sped off in that direction.
...
‘Yellow Cloud Cave’ was located in Yellow Cloud Canyon.
This Yellow Cloud Canyon possessed a fourth-order spirit vein, and a layer of yellow cloud mist perpetually surrounded it, hence its name.
In reality, this layer of yellow clouds was formed by a grand array. Even Golden Core cultivators entering it would have their bones and flesh dissolve, dying a horrific death.
And ‘Huangyun Gong’, who resided in ‘Yellow Cloud Cave’, was an even more renowned rogue cultivator Nascent Soul expert in the Jiang Kingdom's cultivation world.
Because of his reclusive and vengeful nature, even major powers like the Seven Fiends Hall dared not provoke him rashly.
On this day, outside Yellow Cloud Canyon, a black demonic light appeared.
“Such excellent spiritual energy, yet there are no factions or rogue cultivators around. . . ”
The demonic light flickered, revealing Fang Xi in the appearance of ‘Yun Jizi’, who murmured to himself: “It seems the rumors of Huangyun Gong's domineering nature are indeed well-deserved. . . ”
He chuckled lightly, then with a wave of his hand, flicked out a cyan sound transmission talisman, which flew into the rolling yellow clouds.
Not long after, the yellow clouds parted, revealing a Nascent Soul cultivator.
This person had a large, bald head with only a few strands of hair. He wore a tattered yellow robe, and his features were unremarkable. It was precisely ‘Huangyun Gong’, whom Fang Xi had met once before at Sky-Suspension Mountain.
Last time, this person's Heaven-grade spiritual root female disciple was abducted, causing him to wreak havoc at Sky-Suspension Mountain. He ultimately left with the help of the array passage opened by Fang Xi, thus they had some prior acquaintance.
“It truly is Fellow Daoist Yun Jizi! ”
Upon seeing Fang Xi, Huangyun Gong's face broke into a smile: “This old man invited Fellow Daoist to visit last time when you had time, but Fellow Daoist has arrived so late! ”
“It's not too late now. . . ”
Fang Xi exchanged a few polite words, then followed Huangyun Gong into the Yellow Cloud Grand Array.
After passing through a thick layer of yellow clouds, a wide vista suddenly opened before his eyes.
He saw small bridges over flowing streams, and birds singing amidst fragrant flowers, like a veritable paradise hidden from the world.
Dense spiritual energy converged, forming a small stream.
By the stream, several wooden huts were erected. Although some of the wood still had bark and branches attached, they exuded a quaint, rustic charm.
“My humble abode is simple; I apologize for the poor hospitality towards such a distinguished guest. ”
Huangyun Gong invited Fang Xi to sit before a tree stump. This stump, consisting of one large and five small parts, formed the shape of a plum blossom, and a faint, rich fragrance of grass and wood subtly emanated from it.
Not long after the two settled down as host and guest, a bright-eyed, white-toothed girl who appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen years old approached with a smile, holding a wooden tray.
“This is the ‘Bitter Mulberry Tea’, a special product of my Yellow Cloud Canyon. Fellow Daoist, you must give it a good taste. ”
Huangyun Gong said with a chuckle.
“Many thanks. . . ”
Fang Xi picked up the wooden teacup and took a delicate sip.
He could now utilize the ‘Wood Spirit Undying Body’ secret art. This secret art not only strengthened his physique but also granted incredible vitality, adept at neutralizing all sorts of strange poisons, making him much more relaxed than before.
“Good tea. . . ”
Fang Xi took a sip, his eyes involuntarily brightening slightly: “This tea is bitter first, then sweet, and seems to carry a hint of profound artistic conception. It should be greatly beneficial for a cultivator's heart demon tribulation. . . ”
Speaking of heart demons, even he felt a pang of lingering fear.
After all, the terror of this Nascent Soul heart demon tribulation still left Fang Xi with lingering trepidation.
Had it not been for the ‘Du Mie Pill’ as a foundation, he might have sunk into the gentle embrace of pleasures. . .
“Haha. . . Many have come to drink my ‘Bitter Mulberry Tea’, but few are able to discover its wondrous uses. ”
Huangyun Gong burst into laughter, feeling a profound sense of meeting a true confidant. He then said to the girl holding the tea: “Still haven't greeted Senior Yun Jizi? You and this Senior also met once back then. ”
The maiden immediately curtsied: “Ling Shu greets Senior Yun Jizi. ”
“Good, good. . . ”
Fang Xi chuckled and agreed, a purple light flashing in his eyes: “Your foundation is extremely solid. I presume you will soon be able to successfully condense your Golden Core. . . This Seat will give you a small gift, as an early congratulation for your successful Golden Core formation. ”
After all, forming a Golden Core with a Heaven-grade spiritual root presents virtually no bottleneck.
He touched his storage ring and took out a red silk artifact. He didn't know which unfortunate Golden Core cultivator it came from, but taking it out now was just right.
“Many thanks, Senior. ”
Ling Shu showed a hint of delight as she held the artifact. Then, at Huangyun Gong's silent cue, she quickly bowed and withdrew.
Huangyun Gong's expression turned solemn: “Fellow Daoist, your visit must be for an important matter. I owe you a small favor, so speak directly about your business this time. . . If it's not too difficult, I will certainly accomplish it for you. If it's too difficult, then let's forget it. . . ”
‘As expected, most Nascent Soul Old Monsters have eccentric temperaments. . . but I like their straightforwardness. ’
Fang Xi secretly nodded and chuckled: “Two matters. . . The first is to inquire about information concerning the ‘Realm Descent’. I want to know how long it will be until the true alien world descends, and precisely which alien world it is. The second matter is to collect pill formulas suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators' cultivation, and a certain material—Xuming Crystal! ”
“Indeed. . . ”
Huangyun Gong seemed somewhat unsurprised, murmuring: “Only a momentous event like the Realm Descent, which concerns life and death, could alarm beings such as us. . . Currently, several places in the Jiang Kingdom have already shown what are called ‘void omens’. This old man has also inquired, and it seems there are only about ten years left until it truly begins. As for which realm it is on the other side, this old man does not know. . . And I also do not possess fourth-tier pill formulas or Xuming Crystal, however. . . ”
He chuckled: “Coincidentally. . . a few years from now, regarding the Realm Descent, our Jiang Kingdom's Great Cultivator ‘Tian Du Mojun’ will host a Fellow Daoist Exchange Conference, widely inviting fellow Daoists from all directions to discuss how to deal with the Realm Descent. According to custom, after the exchange, there will also be a private exchange meeting, Fellow Daoist might want to try your luck. . . ”
“Tian Du Mojun? A Great Cultivator? Could it be. . . ” Fang Xi said, shocked.
“Precisely! ” Huangyun Gong's expression was solemn: “Tian Du Mojun is the only late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator in our Jiang Kingdom, and the Grand Elder of the ‘Lishang Demon Palace’! ”
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