Chapter 421: Five Qi Converging on the Origin (Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Moments later.
A dim streak of light flew out from the Red Blood Cult's main altar, circled a few times, and then sped towards the northern reaches of the Yuan Kingdom.
Within the streak of light, Fang Xi stroked his Mountain Sea Pearl, feeling a hidden displeasure.
The haul from the Red Blood Cult's treasury hadn't met his expectations.
‘The Red Blood Cult is, after all, a Nascent Soul-tier power that only recently advanced; their foundation is far inferior to the Green Leaf Merchant Guild. . . ’
‘But the Green Leaf Merchant Guild is even worse off; after being plundered by me this time, they're probably going to declare bankruptcy! ’
Recalling the unpleasant auction experiences at Sky-Suspension Mountain a few times before, Fang Xi instantly felt a good deal more at ease.
He flew past Sky-Suspension Mountain and found that, although the cultivators' encampments were still in a standoff, they had generally ceased fighting.
Evidently, they had all received instructions from higher-ups and were awaiting the outcome of the Lishang Demon Palace's assembly.
And at the assembly presided over by the Lishang Demon Palace, a certain old demon had shamelessly sold them all out. . .
Fang Xi's demonic light streaked straight across without a shred of concern, making the Core Formation cultivators on both sides uneasy, wondering what had transpired.
...
Hunyuan Sect.
Sect Gate.
A purple glint flickered in Fang Xi's eyes, and then he shook his head, turning to leave.
"The Hunyuan Sect truly lives up to its reputation as an established overlord of the Yuan Kingdom. . . Its sect-guarding grand array actually ranks as fourth-tier superior-grade. . ."
He had previously made a slight attempt to infiltrate several important locations within the Hunyuan Sect, only to sense a terrifying threat of death.
After another round of reconnaissance, he had thoroughly grasped its true foundation.
"A fourth-tier superior-grade 'Five Qi Converging on the Origin Grand Array,' and it's even suppressing its array core with a Spiritual Treasure stronger than the Spirit Bird Fan. . . The threat I felt likely came from this Spiritual Treasure?"
The Hunyuan Sect had produced more than one Nascent Soul cultivator, yet True Monarch Lingfeng only possessed a single Spiritual Treasure on his person.
Fang Xi had found it a bit strange for a long time.
Now it seemed this person hadn't been careless; instead, he had left all of his true heritage within the sect.
"One grand array, one Spiritual Treasure. . ."
Fang Xi sighed faintly and quietly retreated.
This was the true value of formations!
Even if their strongest combatants were all dead, a sect or family could still rely on it to endure for a very long time.
"That Spiritual Treasure is a bit of a pity. It should be the Life-Bound Treasure refined by the Hunyuan Sect's founding patriarch, that Nascent Soul Perfected cultivator with the Five Elements Body. . . After being refined by generations of Nascent Soul cultivators, its power is absolutely extraordinary."
"But how can everything in life go as one wishes? Never mind. . . I've certainly eaten my fill this time."
"Next, I'll simply wait patiently. Whether it's beast tides or natural and man-made disasters, with the passage of time. . . perhaps the Hunyuan Sect will fall apart? Will my chance still come then? !"
"If their future disciples and descendants prove unworthy, they might even auction off the sect's heritage spiritual treasure. . . After all, if you live long enough, you'll see everything."
Fang Xi abandoned the idea of a direct assault. After all, he couldn't just use 'Withered Glory Mystic Light' to grind down a Spiritual Treasure, could he. . . ?
And that Nascent Soul Perfected cultivator of the Hunyuan Sect from back then might not have failed to leave behind some hidden trump cards and contingencies for his descendants.
He had always disdained doing such trailblazing tasks.
A streak of light flashed.
Fang Xi maintained the appearance of Yun Jizi, swept past the Hunyuan Sect's gate, and headed north.
...
Near the Star Point Sect.
Within the Profound Ice Palace's temporary encampment.
Inside a cave dwelling covered in ice.
Feng Bingxian was currently forming hand seals, seated cross-legged. With each breath she took, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop a degree.
An inexplicable white light converged, shimmering around her body, clearly appearing profoundly mysterious.
This ray of light was exceedingly cold, carrying a terrifying aura that seemed capable of freezing all eternity.
Once Feng Bingxian finished, a hint of joy immediately appeared on her face: "This 'Ice Soul Cold Light' divine ability truly is profound and mysterious. . ."
'Ice Soul Cold Light' was a divine ability that many top-tier ice-element cultivation methods would bestow after reaching Core Formation, and its power would increase further with the cultivator's realm.
As Feng Bingxian stepped out of her cave dwelling, she saw a group of Foundation Establishment elders trembling nervously, seemingly having waited for a long time.
"What happened?"
Her phoenix-like brows furrowed slightly as she demanded.
"Reporting, Palace Master. . . the Grand Elder has returned."
An elder bowed and replied.
"What? !"
Feng Bingxian's expression shifted slightly: "Why didn't you report this to me sooner? Never mind. . . Where is the Grand Elder now?"
"In the Spirit Offering Hall. . ."
A female Foundation Establishment cultivator answered nervously.
Feng Bingxian immediately transformed into a streak of white light and arrived inside the temporarily erected Spirit Offering Hall, where she saw a brawny, crude man with a fierce and imposing appearance, emanating terrifying spiritual power fluctuations. He stood with his hands behind his back, frowning as he gazed at the enshrined spirit tablets.
"Bingxian greets the Grand Elder!"
Feng Bingxian composed herself and bowed gracefully.
"Rise. . . How did my maidservant—Jiang Ling—depart?"
Fang Xi turned around, asking seemingly casually.
Feng Bingxian, however, dared not be careless in the slightest and respectfully reported: "During the sect's relocation, we encountered marauding cultivators. . . Sister Ling unfortunately died in battle for the sect. Although this concubine arrived swiftly afterward and ground all those marauding cultivators to dust and scattered their ashes, it was already too late. . ."
The relocation of a sect was never an easy matter to begin with. Add to that, the Yuan Kingdom had been in a state of chaos and unrest recently, with marauding cultivators frequently appearing. This seemed unexpected, yet entirely reasonable?
"So that's how it is. . ."
Fang Xi sighed: "This Venerable intends to continue wandering. If anyone comes looking for me, remember to deliver the letter to Emerald Island in the Myriad Islands Lake of the State of Yue. . . The Dragon Fish Island Master there is a friend of mine."
"Leaving already?"
Feng Bingxian's face paled in alarm: "Grand Elder, why not stay a few more days? Bingxian still wished to. . ."
Alas, before she could finish, Fang Xi had already transformed into a streak of black demonic light, soaring into the sky and vanishing into the horizon in the blink of an eye. . .
High above the nine heavens.
Gale winds howled.
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, suddenly sighing again: "Human nature. . . it truly is an exceedingly complex thing."
"But never mind. . ."
"All things in the world, unconcerned by the heart. . . We cultivators, are all heartless beings."
He identified the direction and immediately flew towards the Myriad Beast Mountain Range.
...
Three Kingdoms Cultivation World.
Myriad Islands Lake.
Emerald Island.
The Nine-Nethers Profound Wood Grand Array, having lost the demonic tree suppressing its array core, had regressed into a third-tier peak Profound Wood Grand Array.
Even so, this array remained the foremost formation in the Three Kingdoms, with grayish-black mist enshrouding the entire island, presenting a solemn and imposing sight.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng Shan, I'll have to trouble you for the next month."
At a fissure in the Netherworld earth vein, Hai Da Niu handed an array flag to Zheng Shan, instructing her with a sigh of relief on his face.
"This concubine will certainly do her best!"
Zheng Shan took the array flag, went to an array core, and silently channeled her spiritual power into it.
Although this Netherworld earth vein had been sealed by Fang Xi with a formation, without the demonic tree to absorb the yin qi of the earth vein, every so often, after accumulating enough yin ghost qi, a violent outburst would occur, impacting the seal.
Because of this, Zhong Hong Yu had no choice but to constantly remain here, presiding over the formation, and also requiring several Foundation Establishment cultivators to assist her.
This naturally greatly delayed her cultivation, but no one dared to complain.
"Young Master has been gone for several years, and there's still no news of his return. . ."
At the center of the formation, Zhong Hong Yu's face was slightly pale. She gazed at the increasingly thin seal and the growing density of yin ghost qi within the fissure, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes: "Everyone. . . if Young Master still hasn't returned in another year, then this concubine will issue the 'Three Kingdoms Alliance' decree, ordering each sect to send Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators to take our place. . ."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Shan felt a sense of relief in her heart.
Just then, the sound of thunder flashed and vanished in the sky.
The Profound Wood Grand Array automatically parted, forming a path, allowing a verdant rainbow to descend upon Emerald Island. It was none other than Fang Xi, restored to his original appearance!
"The Island Master has returned!"
For a moment, numerous cultivators cheered, as if they had found their pillar of support.
Thump!
Just as they relaxed, within the earth fissure, the yin ghost qi seemed to find a flaw, transforming into a colossal black python that wildly assailed the thin layer of sealing light that remained.
"Oh no. . ."
Zhong Hong Yu felt the struggle emanating from the restriction token in her hand, and her expression changed instantly.
That colossal black python was incomparably thick, with scales resembling human faces all over its body. It violently flicked its tail, striking the faint white sealing light, causing every cultivator present to turn pale and feel a tightness in their chests.
Buzz!
The next moment, a massive hand of spiritual power, verdant in hue, plunged into the seal, swatting the giant python directly back into the earth, where it exploded with a deafening roar.
A figure emerged before the fissure, clad in a green bamboo Daoist robe, his face eternally youthful, radiating vibrant vitality.
"Young Master. . ."
A hint of joy appeared on Zhong Hong Yu's face as she curtsied.
"Mm, you have all served commendably in guarding this place. This Island Master will generously reward you."
Fang Xi glanced around, casually tossing out several streaks of light.
What landed before Zhong Hong Yu was a supreme-grade artifact, while the other Foundation Establishment cultivators received supreme-grade spirit artifacts.
"Thank you, Island Master, for the reward."
Zheng Shan held her spirit artifact, and thinking of Hai Da Niu, who had just left after his shift, couldn't help but feel a little strange inside. . .
"As for the remaining rewards, Hong Yu, you distribute them. Everyone, leave now; this Island Master needs to reinforce this seal."
Fang Xi instructed calmly.
After Zhong Hong Yu led everyone away, he casually took out five array flags he had refined during his journey and swiftly plunged them into the earth fissure.
As the compass in his hand rotated, a five-colored light barrier instantly appeared.
Within the Netherworld earth vein, the overflowing yin ghost qi converged once more, attempting to breach the seal.
But the five-colored light gradually began to spin, like a vortex, remarkably dissolving all the yin ghost qi. . .
"Not bad, not bad. . . The Five Elements Reversal Restriction I comprehended during my journey, based on the Hunyuan Sect's 'Five Elements Reversal Secret Art,' truly restrains the Netherworld earth vein effectively."
"With this array, when I leave the island in the future, I won't have to worry about my home base suddenly exploding. . ."
Seeing this, Fang Xi couldn't help but murmur, and then flew out of his Mountain Sea Pearl.
Boom!
A colossal black tree, incredibly thick, descended with a rumble onto the Netherworld earth vein. Its roots continuously probed into the depths of the seal, beginning to absorb the yin ghost qi and thrive.
Rustle, rustle!
The tree's shadows wavered, its green leaves unfurling. . .
Seeing this scene, Fang Xi couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.
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