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Chapter 420: Bitter Separation (Requesting Subscription)

Chapter 420: Bitter Separation (Requesting Subscription)

"Oh? !"

Fang Xi thoughtfully opened the box and saw that it contained a much smaller piece of 'Void Crystal'. A smile flashed across his face: "It's a trade!"

After the old woman left, another dark figure stepped forward: "This Seat possesses a fourth-order pill formula and wishes to exchange it for your fourth-order demon core and spirit soul. . ."

"May I ask, what kind of pill formula does Fellow Daoist possess?"

Fang Xi inquired.

"The 'Reunion Pill' and the 'Soul-Splitting Pill'. . . " a rough voice emerged from the shadowy figure. "These are both fourth-order pill formulas. . ."

"I already have the pill formula for the 'Reunion Pill'. I don't have the 'Soul-Splitting Pill', however. You may let me examine this pill formula, and if it checks out, we can proceed with the trade."

The 'Reunion Pill' formula was, naturally, one of the two fourth-order pill formulas Nangong Li had promised to send, quite beneficial for advancing the cultivation of early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

The shadowy demonic cultivator nonchalantly tossed out a crimson jade slip.

Fang Xi took it, and his Divine Consciousness entered within.

"Hmm. . . the main ingredients are Purple Sun Warm Flower, Summer Knotgrass. . . requiring over five thousand years of age. . ."

"And the pill refining method. . . Eh? This person actually gave the complete version?"

Fang Xi was a little surprised and uncertain. Usually, for such 'inspections,' only a small portion would be shown. How could the cultivator opposite be so generous?

A moment later, his expression turned incredibly unsightly.

"Fellow Daoist, this 'Soul-Splitting Pill' formula. . . is actually an ancient formula. Most of the main ingredients required have already become extinct."

Fang Xi exhaled, speaking thus.

"Heh heh. . . who's to say Fellow Daoist isn't blessed with extraordinary fortune and can find these main ingredients? What's more, this 'Soul-Splitting Pill' has a significant effect on both mid-stage and late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators."

The shadowy demonic cultivator cackled twice, a harsh, grating sound: "Fellow Daoist did not specify any restrictions on the pill formula earlier. Is an ancient formula no longer a fourth-order pill formula? Since Fellow Daoist has already seen the complete formula, are you still going to refuse the trade?"

So that was it! He had intentionally revealed the full pill formula to leave Fang Xi with no easy way out!

Fang Xi's face was also extremely displeased. If they were in the outside world, he would have felt like directly unleashing his Withered Glory Mystic Light to obliterate this person's heart.

Even if he called upon Tian Du Mojun, he wouldn't suffer a loss.

"Fellow Daoist, to conduct such a forced trade, do you dare leave your name?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked.

"Heh heh. . . This Seat's name is fixed and his surname unyielding. . . Since I've come to this assembly anonymously, I won't reveal my true name!"

The shadowy demonic cultivator cackled in reply.

Fang Xi took several deep breaths, looking at the converging gazes of the Nascent Soul old monsters around him, and said, "The 'Soul-Splitting Pill' cannot find raw materials; its value is too low. It can only be exchanged for the spirit soul of a ten-thousand-year wood sprite!"

"Agreed, it's a deal!"

The shadowy demonic cultivator cheerfully took the bottle containing the ten-thousand-year wood sprite's spirit soul and returned to the group of old monsters.

Fang Xi put away the ten-thousand-year wood sprite's inner core, then calmly stepped down from the stage, deep in thought.

In truth, although the main ingredients for the 'Soul-Splitting Pill' were practically extinct in the South Barrens Cultivation World, he had acquired quite a few in the Long Evergreen Park.

As for the remaining auxiliary spirit herbs, as long as he was willing to spend Spirit Stones and effort, he could eventually find some.

Thus, this ancient pill formula, suitable for increasing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator's magical power, had become quite valuable.

'You might be making a good deal, but I'll never lose out. . . It's just a pity that the secret art of the Purple Qi Heavenly Eye is already generally outdated at the Nascent Soul stage and can't see through this person's protective demonic light. Otherwise, I would definitely make you suffer! '

Fang Xi thought to himself.

And after he left, another female cultivator ascended the stage and softly said, "This humble one possesses three drops of 'Heavenly Ambrosia Dew' and wishes to exchange them for. . ."

...

After the private exchange concluded, all the Nascent Soul old monsters dispersed.

Several days later.

The Seven Treasures Treasure Ship rumbled, moving seemingly slowly but actually at great speed.

Fang Xi transformed into a black streak of light, cleaving through thousands of powerful gales in the high sky, traversing rapidly.

'This trip to the Jiang Kingdom has been quite fruitful. . . '

'Not only do I have the pill formulas, but I've also acquired two pieces of Void Crystal. . . and many unexpected spirit treasures. . . '

'As for the method to dispel the 'Grudge Soul Curse'? '

Tian Du Mojun had already agreed with Fang Xi that this method would be delivered to him before Fang Xi fulfilled his agreement and returned to the Jiang Kingdom to act.

It was unknown how long this Realm Descent would last. Even if Tian Du Mojun intended to utilize this opportunity, it would surely be during the most intense period of the later war.

Fang Xi, for his part, was indifferent. He left the Profound Ice Palace as a contact address and then calmly departed.

For him, over the next period, he would continue to search for the method to dispel the 'Grudge Soul Curse'.

If he found it, then he naturally wouldn't return to the Jiang Kingdom to assist in the war.

As for Nangong Li?

That woman was even less of a concern. . .

'It's time to return to the Three Kingdoms Alliance. However, on the way through the Yuan Kingdom, there's still some looting to do. . . '

Fang Xi's eyes flickered, and his escape speed increased.

...

On the Seven Treasures Treasure Ship.

On the deck.

Tian Du Mojun and Tian Xingzi stood side by side, silently watching the Nascent Soul old monsters depart one by one.

"The Realm Descent arrangements are set. This old Daoist must also take his leave and head to Feng Kingdom to take charge."

Tian Xingzi made a Daoist bow, then curiously asked, "Fellow Daoist seems to be quite interested in that 'Yun Jizi'. . ."

"If you knew this person destroyed the Seven Kills Demon Lord, you would be as interested as this Demon Lord."

Tian Du Mojun said indifferently, "If this person is used well, he could be a great asset in the Realm Descent."

"The Seven Kills Demon Lord has perished? What a pity. . . I heard his Seven Fiends Demonic Art was extremely formidable, and he was cruel and bellicose. He would have been a good hand against the demon race. . . " Tian Xingzi seemed genuinely to be regretting.

"This person's temperament was extreme, offending many. If the South Barrens Cultivation World hadn't already declined, and his cultivation wasn't deep enough, his demise was only a matter of time. . . Wasn't it this time?"

Tian Du Mojun replied without a trace of emotion.

"Still, this old Daoist is truly curious about someone who could destroy the Seven Kills Demon Lord. . ."

Tian Xingzi seemed to try and discern something from Tian Du Mojun's face: "That Yun Jizi is only at the early Nascent Soul stage. Perhaps it was a stroke of luck, and he obtained some immensely powerful treasure. . . Isn't Fellow Daoist tempted?"

"With war imminent, since a cease-fire order has already been issued, if we don't lead by example, how can we command respect?"

Tian Du Mojun replied calmly: "Furthermore, since that person could destroy Seven Kills, they also pose a certain threat to us."

"Fellow Daoist speaks wisely."

Tian Xingzi waved his whisk, and his figure instantly transformed into a ball of starlight, vanishing without a trace.

Tian Du Mojun watched him silently.

After a moment, a faint smile suddenly curved his lips:

'If this Tian Xingzi is willing to test him for me, that would be excellent. . . '

Tian Du Mojun touched his heart. There was one more thing he hadn't said.

The demonic art he cultivated also had an accompanying divine ability called 'Bitter Separation Demonic Heart', which specialized in sudden premonitions, foreseeing good fortune and avoiding disaster.

On the day he discovered Yun Jizi had killed the Seven Kills Demon Lord, he had indeed entertained other thoughts.

But just as he was preparing to act, the Bitter Separation Demonic Heart suddenly warned him, making him feel a threat to his life!

'What kind of threat does that person possess? This Seat is quite eager to find out. . . '

Strange lights flickered in Tian Du Mojun's eyes.

A hundred li away, Tian Xingzi's figure appeared, landing on a Wind-Riding Boat.

"Grand Elder!"

Hao Ranzi and the other righteous cultivators were all present, bowing to Tian Xingzi.

"Depart! Return to Heavenly Pillar Mountain in Feng Kingdom. . . We must set up the Heaven-Defying Demon Annihilation Array and the Myriad Transformation Blood Spirit Array as quickly as possible."

Tian Xingzi calmly ordered, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips.

He didn't place much importance on so-called fortuitous encounters or treasures.

Tian Xingzi, having cultivated to the late Nascent Soul stage, had encountered enough fortuitous chances and adventures in his youth to fill an epic tome.

Thus, he also knew that some opportunities weren't necessarily suitable for him.

Moreover. . . he and Tian Du Mojun were old rivals. Even if the other party spoke with extreme sincerity, he wouldn't believe a single word!

With a formidable enemy before them, securing their base was naturally paramount.

...

Yuan Kingdom.

The Red Blood Cult's main headquarters.

Ever since their Grand Elder condensed a Nascent Soul, this place had become a renowned perilous stronghold in the Yuan Kingdom.

And the Red Blood Cult had flourished greatly.

Although a group of cultivators were still confronting the Hunyuan Sect's army along the Sky-Suspension Mountain front, the sect's main gate still had three Core Formation cultivators guarding it.

This day.

Inside the demonic sect's treasure vault, a Core Formation cultivator, dressed in a scarlet robe with two blood-red eyebrows hanging down, suddenly awoke from his cultivation trance: "Lately, it's been difficult to enter meditation. Could it be that the changes in the Ancestral Hall are still disturbing my mind?"

Thinking of the recent changes in the Ancestral Hall, this Core Formation demonic cultivator sighed, feeling somewhat vexed.

Some time ago, a secret report from the disciple guarding the Ancestral Hall revealed an abnormality in the Red Blood Ancestor's life token.

The three Core Formation cultivators remaining on guard were shocked and rushed to investigate. They found that the life token had merely dimmed but not shattered, which made them breathe a long sigh of relief. They immediately issued a gag order, forbidding anyone from leaking the matter.

"The life token's radiance dimming could also mean he's exploring within a minor realm or pocket dimension. . . Perhaps the Ancestor found a fortuitous opportunity when he went to the Jiang Kingdom?"

The red-browed demonic cultivator secretly comforted himself.

It couldn't possibly be that their Ancestor had been captured or trapped in some desperate situation, with his life hanging by a thread, could it?

Even if that were the case, what could they, a few Core Formation disciples, possibly do?

Under such circumstances, after a unanimous decision by the three Core Formation cultivators guarding the Red Blood Cult, they decided to suppress the information, especially preventing it from reaching the front lines, lest it demoralize the troops.

Just then, a small figure suddenly appeared before the red-browed cultivator.

"You!"

The red-browed cultivator's Divine Consciousness stirred, and he saw a Nascent Soul, entirely black and green, with two horns on its head, wearing black armor, and clutching a crimson long saber.

The Nascent Soul grinned and flicked the 'Blood Transformation Demonic Saber' in its hand. The red-browed cultivator immediately felt a sharp pain in his Dantian and collapsed to the ground!

'A Nascent Soul actually exited its body and instantly appeared to launch a sneak attack on me? '

As the red-browed demonic cultivator fell, he still felt greatly wronged.

But when he saw the spirit artifact in the Nascent Soul's hand, he felt a chill shoot straight to the crown of his head.

'How is it that this saber. . . seems to be the Ancestor's life-bound spirit artifact? ! '

But this was his last thought.

A large hand reached out, grasped the red-browed demonic cultivator, and began a soul-search.

A moment later, Fang Xi casually tossed the demonic cultivator's corpse into the Mountain Sea Pearl, then pulled out a blood-red token from a storage bag, walking towards the secret vaults protected by light shields. . .