Chapter 447: Heaven-Mending Creation (Making up for 24 missed chapters)
“According to my intelligence, the Kyushu World is not without methods to elevate superior-grade spiritual roots to Earth-grade. . . but they are very undeveloped and too costly. Currently, it's just sealed data in some high-end research institutes. . . ”
“Next, I'll endeavor to acquire these research materials. . . ”
“And Primordial Qi particle research. . . Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi? This angle is quite novel. . . Once successful, it would also be of great help to my Soul Transformation. After all, the Southern Desolate Cultivation World is also polluted by Heavenly Demon Qi. . . ”
“Wait a minute. . . could it be that the research in this area in the Kyushu World has stalled because it's missing the most crucial research material—Heavenly Demon Qi? ”
Fang Xi's eyes abruptly brightened.
From the current situation in the Earthly Immortal World, where the Human, Monster, and Demonic races are locked in contention, Heavenly Demon Qi is absolutely an extremely important component of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi!
However, in the Kyushu World, there is only Immortal Source Qi and True Demonic Qi, and no Heavenly Demon Qi!
Those Nascent Soul academics could only continuously simulate and adjust ratios particle by particle. . . just like ancient alchemy, attempting it repeatedly through exhaustive enumeration, which was extremely time-consuming.
If they could obtain the parameters of 'Heavenly Demon Qi', the research would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds!
Although Fang Xi has Gui Shan and Horned Dragon and Little Green under him, they only cultivate Monster Qi.
The difference between ordinary Monster Qi and 'Heavenly Demon Qi' is like the gap between charcoal and diamonds.
Even if it's the Monster Race, if they could obtain a trace of 'Heavenly Demon Qi', they would also gain immense benefits, and their cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds.
“The Heavenly Phoenix Clan should possess 'Heavenly Demon Qi'. . . It seems in this Southern Desolate War, I'll have to take action myself with my main body? I'll also have to exert as much effort as possible. . . to seize the purest Heavenly Demon Qi! ”
The Second Primordial Spirit currently needs to study in the Kyushu World, so there's no way for it to split and go to the front lines of the battlefield.
Fortunately, with the Mountain Sea Pearl, transferring with the Demonic Tree isn't very troublesome.
“It's not easy to establish a good identity in the Kyushu World, ah. Is this identity a little too easy to expose? ”
Fang Xi looked at the expressionless Zhang Huohua, a slight hesitation in him.
“But this identity can simultaneously utilize the resources of the Human and Demonic races, and even acquire Demonic arts from an ancient Demonic clan, which will help the Second Primordial Spirit advance further. . . ”
“Furthermore, as long as I silence them quickly enough, no one will discover my identity as an insider. . . ”
After he thought it through clearly, he nodded slightly towards his Second Primordial Spirit.
The re-assimilated Second Primordial Spirit formed a hand seal and returned to Zhang Huohua's body, its expression immediately becoming lively.
“Go on! ”
Fang Xi waved his sleeve, and the Second Primordial Spirit returned to the Kyushu World.
He sat cross-legged, then suddenly let out a bitter laugh: “I'll have to refine another 'Primordial Soul Lamp'. . . ”
The Second Primordial Spirit was preparing to act, as eliminating the 'Dark Moon Cult' in the future would not be easy in the Kyushu World.
The most crucial thing is the need for an 'alibi'.
If a Primordial Soul Lamp were set up somewhere in the Kyushu World, and then the All-Heavens Precious Mirror was used for precise transfer and teleportation, it would be much more convenient.
“And this 'Spiritual Root Optimization Fluid' needs to be thoroughly inspected. After all, it's an item that has passed through demonic hands. . . ”
Fang Xi lowered his head, looking at the two vials of potion, with an unreadable glint in his eyes. . .
Several months later.
Inside the Void Hall.
Zhong Hong Yu was sitting cross-legged, cultivating. The qi dynamics around her were ethereal and indistinct, and faintly, the sound of heavenly music resonated, quite mystical.
This woman possessed a 'Void Spiritual Root', extremely rare and uncommon, and the cultivation texts for it were even more so.
Even after Fang Xi had killed so many Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators. . . in their storage bags, he surprisingly hadn't found a single cultivation method suitable for a 'Void Spiritual Root'.
However, the 'Hunyuan Art' had once yielded Foundation Establishment and Core Formation chapters. . .
Alas, this cultivation method was actually similar to the 'Profound Sound Art', both being un-attributed cultivation methods. Even though it was slightly better, considering the losses incurred by switching cultivation methods, Zhong Hong Yu still gritted her teeth, and chose to continue cultivating the 'Profound Sound Art', a secret transmission of the Ruan family from Peach Blossom Island!
After reaching Core Formation, it became even harder to switch cultivation methods.
Unless she found a top-tier cultivation method perfectly suited for a 'Void Spiritual Root' in the future, otherwise, Zhong Hong Yu would probably continue along the path of the 'Profound Sound Art'.
After all, although this cultivation method wasn't top-tier, it was quite good among superior-grade cultivation methods. Its sound wave attacks were also extremely rare and difficult to counter.
“Alas. . . ”
A long while later, Zhong Hong Yu finished her cultivation circulation, and let out a faint sigh: “After Core Formation, advancing even a small step is incredibly difficult. . . Should I tell Young Master that there's no need to search for subsequent cultivation methods anymore? With my aptitude, it would be incredibly difficult for me to advance to the late Core Formation stage in my lifetime, I fear. ”
The 'Profound Sound Art' was an un-attributed cultivation method, any spiritual root could cultivate it. Moreover, Ruan Xing Ling had initially regarded Zhong Hong Yu as half a disciple, and had already transmitted the entire text, possessing a cultivation method that could be cultivated to Core Formation Perfection.
If one didn't aspire to form a Nascent Soul in this lifetime, then this cultivation method was actually sufficient for many Core Formation cultivators.
Zhong Hong Yu knew her own situation best. With her mid-grade Void Spiritual Root aptitude, it was already a blessing from heaven and earth for her to achieve Foundation Establishment.
The reason she could achieve Core Formation was entirely the result of Young Master's full support. He even gave her 'Mystic Crystal Essence' and 'Lapis Lazuli Heavenly Fire'—these peerless Core Formation Spiritual Items for water-fire alchemy.
Even so, she nearly failed. Thanks to Fang Xi's assistance with a secret art, she didn't fall short at the last crucial moment of Core Formation.
If these two spiritual items had been given to Tai Shu Hong or Zhang Zhu Sheng. . . they might have directly achieved Core Formation Perfection, and wouldn't have had to miserably refine a third-order Inner Core, thereby cutting off their own path.
Although for many cultivators in the Three Kingdoms, there was little difference between a False Core and a Golden Core.
For Zhong Hong Yu, that was even more so.
If she hadn't cultivated on a fourth-order spirit vein, she wouldn't even have been confident in advancing to the mid Core Formation stage! At that point, it truly would have been similar to a False Core.
“Aptitude, alas. . . ”
Zhong Hong Yu smiled bitterly. The higher one cultivated, the more one realized the limitations of aptitude.
‘I once heard Master Ruan mention that Young Master's spiritual root aptitude also didn't seem to be top-notch. . . ’
A thought suddenly surfaced in her mind, but then she shook her head, forcing herself to forget it.
For cultivators, the fortuitous encounters each had gained were their greatest secrets.
Even beloved family and friends, or even Daoist companions. . . if they dared to rashly inquire, would cause one to turn hostile.
Zhong Hong Yu composed herself, adjusting from the frustration of slow cultivation progress, and walked out of her cave abode.
Immediately after, she saw a transmission talisman fluttering erratically outside the door.
With a delicate hand, she grabbed it and seized the transmission talisman. From it came a voice as warm and smooth as jade:
“Hong Yu, come to the Evergreen Hall for a moment! ”
“Young Master has summoned me, I wonder for what matter? ” Zhong Hong Yu was a little puzzled.
As far as she knew, Young Master had always been someone dedicated to arduous cultivation. This was true whether on Dragon Fish Island or Emerald Island.
Unless it was a major affair, he would never normally summon everyone.
Upon arriving at the Evergreen Hall, Zhong Hong Yu saw Fang Xi standing beneath a peach blossom tree, with petals of peach blossom drifting down onto the young man's shoulders.
The young man was like an orchid and jade tree, occasionally taking a sip of immortal wine from a yellow gourd, his demeanor unrestrained and elegant.
“Greetings, Young Master! ”
Zhong Hong Yu was momentarily captivated by his aura, finding herself slightly dazed, before hastily performing a salutation.
“Enough. . . Hong Yu, do you wish to. . . elevate your spiritual root? ! ”
“Spiritual roots are predetermined by heaven, can they actually be elevated? ” she murmured.
“We cultivators, by nature seize the spiritual opportunities of heaven, and act against the heavens. . . Naturally, spiritual roots can also be altered. ”
Fang Xi smiled, a jade vial appearing in his hand. Inside was the 'Spiritual Root Optimization Fluid', which he had tested multiple times and confirmed to be problem-free.
“This is the 'Heaven-Mending Creation Fluid' refined by this Young Master, which can purify a cultivator's innate spiritual root. . . With your mid-grade spiritual root aptitude, if you receive its aid, I fear you might be able to advance to a superior-grade spiritual root. ”
“However, this spiritual fluid has only just been refined after all, and I haven't yet fully grasped its pill toxins and medicinal properties. . . Do you dare to try it? ”
Zhong Hong Yu's mind was greatly shaken. Young Master could actually refine a pill that purified innate spiritual roots. If this were to spread, who knows how much turmoil and covetousness it would cause.
However, upon thinking of Young Master's strength as a Nascent Soul True Monarch, Zhong Hong Yu felt relieved.
Cultivators capable of forming a Nascent Soul mostly possessed quite superior spiritual root aptitudes, and wouldn't need this Heaven-Mending Creation Fluid.
As for those rogue cultivators with inferior aptitudes, whose realms were also mediocre and flawed, what if they coveted it? She could easily dismiss them. . .
Only some direct descendants of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, who might have poor spiritual root aptitudes, would have some demand for it, but it could also be fully traded.
What's more, she would absolutely not speak of this matter.
“Hong Yu. . . is willing to test the medicine for Young Master! ”
Zhong Hong Yu bowed gracefully.
“Good. . . Rest assured, regarding the medicinal properties of this drug, I have 99% confidence. Even if it's ineffective, there won't be any major problems. ”
Fang Xi revealed a slight smile and said: “It's just that this medicine's effect is somewhat peculiar. It's not to be taken orally. . . ”
“Not orally, could it be. . . ” Zhong Hong Yu didn't know what she was thinking of, as a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. . .
“What wild ideas is this girl getting? ”
After giving Zhong Hong Yu an injection, and telling her to go back and slowly refine the medicinal properties herself, Fang Xi watched the woman's retreating figure, and stroked his chin.
In truth, he was already certain that this 'Spiritual Root Optimization Fluid' had no issues. Furthermore, he also possessed the 'Immortal Wood Indestructible Body' secret art, even poisons of the 'Cultivation World's Exotic Poisons' level might not necessarily be able to poison him to death.
Once he detected anything amiss during the refining process, he could immediately circulate his cultivation to force the medicinal properties out of his body.
Therefore, it wasn't a big problem.
The reason he asked for two portions was still just in case.
Over the next few months, Fang Xi closely monitored Zhong Hong Yu's bodily changes.
According to the woman's description, ever since she was injected with the 'Heaven-Mending Creation Fluid', her efficiency in absorbing and transforming spiritual qi had been slowly improving.
It wasn't until after a hundred days that this improvement gradually slowed down and eventually halted, indicating the medicinal properties had been exhausted, and the elevation had reached its limit.
And after Fang Xi personally inspected her, Zhong Hong Yu's Void Spiritual Root had now barely reached the superior-grade spiritual root level!
Zhong Hong Yu's heart swelled with emotion, struck by this heaven-sent gift. Several times, she entered the Evergreen Hall at night, and thoroughly expressed her gratitude to Fang Xi.
Naturally, Fang Xi rejected no one who came. . .
After the Second Primordial Spirit returned once more, and specifically brushed up on a lot of Kyushu World pharmacology and pharmacodynamics, Fang Xi re-examined everything once again. He finally began to use the 'Spiritual Root Optimization Fluid' with confidence, and entered deep seclusion. . .
Over three months later.
Inside the seclusion chamber, Fang Xi silently circulated his cultivation, absorbing the Heaven and Earth spiritual qi. He abruptly opened his eyes, filled with emotion: “How many years has it been. . . My spiritual root aptitude has finally elevated to superior-grade? ”
He felt that his Wood spiritual root was not only superior-grade, but also quite excellent among superior-grade ones. The extent of its improvement was even more terrifying than Zhong Hong Yu's!
This must be due to the 'Wood Spirit Body' playing a role, providing a significant bonus.
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