Chapter 457: Tianli (Please subscribe)
Chapter 457: Tianli (Please subscribe)
Rumble!
Terrifying demonic qi and spiritual light intertwined, radiating outwards.
Countless tiger demons didn't even dare to linger, fleeing down the mountain in panic.
Half an hour later.
Atop the Hunyuan Sect's mountain gate.
Fang Xi held the Green Reaping Sword, sitting on the wind-winged tiger's mountain-like head.
The beast had been decapitated!
Not far away, Green Fire Luan transformed into a ball of green flame, continuously letting out joyful cries. It opened its beak at a Core Formation ghost king, a stream of Green Luan Fire spewing forth, incinerating it into ashes.
After completing Fang Xi's command, it flew back to Fang Xi, its nimble eyes fixed on the snowy white demon core in Fang Xi's hand, a hint of longing in their depths.
"You glutton. . . I still have a use for this."
Fang Xi playfully scolded, though he had slayed this great demon not to refine wood puppets, but to use its core as an item for exchange with Nascent Soul old monsters in the future.
Now, looking at Green Fire Luan, he couldn't help but say, "If you want this mid-grade fourth-order demon core, then you won't get any share of the Heavenly Phoenix clan's demon cores and essence blood in the future. . . I've said my piece; decide for yourself how to choose."
Green Fire Luan looked a bit conflicted, but still shook its head firmly.
Fang Xi glanced at Green Fire Luan with a touch of surprise, then said with approval, "Good, to be able to resist the temptation, you clearly know that devouring the Heavenly Phoenix clan's demon cores and essence blood is the best way to perfectly stimulate your own Green Luan bloodline, bringing immense benefits when you advance to the fourth-order. . ."
He felt that Green Fire Luan's potential might not be limited to the fourth-order. . .
Roar roar!
But the next moment, Fang Xi's attention was drawn to Horned Dragon.
Looking over, he saw Horned Dragon stepping on several second-order tiger demons, its terrifying demonic qi radiating outwards, suppressing them tightly. Then, it opened its flood dragon's massive, bloody maw and heartily devoured their flesh and blood. . .
'This spirit beast is truly hard to describe. Although I think it might not even have fourth-order potential. . . but. . . who knows the limit of this dead salted fish? '
"Let's go!"
Fang Xi stood up, putting the wind-winged tiger's corpse into the Mountain Sea Pearl, not intending to immediately refine it into a wood puppet.
"After slaying this mid-grade fourth-order demon beast, I'll need to be more discreet. . ."
"Demon race cultivators aren't fools. If I dare to make a move next time, I might just run head-on into a superior-grade fourth-order great demon. . ."
Such great demons were still the type Fang Xi wished to avoid clashing with.
After all, the demon race has long lifespans. . .
Well, some might not live as long as him, but it was too disadvantageous in terms of cost-effectiveness.
Moreover, it had only been less than a few decades since the Realm Descent, why rush?
If he became too famous now and attracted a fifth-order Soul Transformation demon venerable later, he would truly have no choice but to flee. . .
...
With this thought, Fang Xi's subsequent journey was extremely low-key.
He was reined in his escape light, crossed the Yuan Kingdom, and entered the territory of the Jiang Kingdom.
Thanks to his previous act of slaying demon beasts, the transformed great demons in the Yuan Kingdom also knew that a peerless sword cultivator named Yun Jizi had appeared among the human race, one who could slay a mid-grade fourth-order demon beast while only in the early Nascent Soul realm. He was absolutely a sword seed born once in ten thousand years!
Fearing that Yun Jizi would come knocking, they secretly restrained their third-order demon subordinates, which ironically made life considerably easier for the human race in the Yuan Kingdom.
...
Jiang Kingdom.
Wishful Thinking Valley.
This spiritual vein area was shrouded year-round in a pink mist, from which languid melodies continuously emanated.
But any small animal that approached would involuntarily have its fur and flesh slough off, turning into white bones. . .
Near Wishful Thinking Valley, quite a few such white bones had accumulated.
"As expected of a demonic sect's mountain gate, even the protective formation is so cruel and bloody. . . and its power is still quite mediocre."
Fang Xi looked down on such formations.
He carefully inspected the surroundings and found signs of demon beasts having attacked, but given that the Wishful Thinking Sect's mountain gate still stood, it seemed they had repelled them.
"That woman, Nangong Li, is quite resourceful, after all. . ."
Fang Xi murmured, then tossed out a sound transmission talisman.
The talisman transformed into a streak of fire, vanishing instantly into the pink mist.
Not long after, a Nascent Soul female cultivator flew out from within the mist.
With painted brows, slender jade legs, and an opulent purple palace dress, she exuded a subtle sense of provocation and charm.
"Fellow Daoist Nangong, long time no see."
Fang Xi smiled faintly and spoke.
"Hmph, Yun Jizi, you heartless and faithless scoundrel, what made you think of this concubine again?"
Nangong Li's tone actually carried a hint of resentment.
Fang Xi paused, then his cheeks flushed slightly.
This woman had given him two fourth-order pill recipes back then, and also helped his External Avatar recover its vitality, in exchange for his protection during the Realm Descent.
But what kind of person was Fang Xi?
He immediately went into seclusion on Emerald Cliff for decades, and Yun Jizi seemed to vanish, almost making Nangong Li furious enough to spit blood.
If this woman hadn't also been a seasoned demonic cultivator, not truly treating Yun Jizi as a savior, and having many other contingency plans, she might have truly suffered a great loss. . .
Now seeing Fang Xi arrive so leisurely, she was truly gritting her teeth.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Nangong, don't be angry. Am I not here to fulfill our agreement? How is the situation in Jiang Kingdom recently?"
Fang Xi, thick-skinned as ever, asked as if nothing had happened.
He came to Wishful Thinking Sect first, naturally with the intention of probing the situation.
If the situation had become irreversible, or even a fifth-order Soul Transformation demon cultivator had descended, there would be no need to go to Lishang Demon Palace; he would just flee directly. . .
"You weren't summoned by me, but rather by Tian Du Mojun, weren't you?"
Nangong Li rolled her eyes at Fang Xi, seemingly having guessed this long ago: "The situation is, of course, very bad, otherwise why would Tian Du Mojun call upon a fresh force like you?"
"Oh? Tell me more in detail. . ."
Fang Xi was not at all polite.
"Please, Fellow Daoist, come inside. You haven't been to my Wishful Thinking Valley before, have you?"
Nangong Li suddenly giggled.
This woman's temperament was ever-changing, making it impossible to discern her true thoughts.
Fang Xi was naturally fearless, following Nangong Li into Wishful Thinking Valley and arriving before a wooden house.
The wooden house was elegantly arranged, with a small bridge and flowing water at the entrance. Inside the fence, there was a circle of flowers, though they were not rare or precious, just quite understated.
"What? Do you find this concubine's dwelling too simple?"
Nangong Li said, "The physical body is but a skin. If one cannot escape desires and lust during cultivation, how can one's cultivation advance, or even ultimately achieve Soul Transformation and ascension?"
'It seems this woman walks the path of having feelings yet being without sentiment. . . '
Fang Xi's heart turned cold, but he said, "I don't care for this tune. Give me something interesting. . ."
"Something interesting?"
Nangong Li smiled: "Our sect has eighteen Heavenly Concubines who have jointly rehearsed a 'Heavenly Demon Dance'. It can also serve as entertainment. Would Yun Jizi like to see it?"
"That sounds good!"
Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly.
...
A moment later.
The eighteen Heavenly Concubines of the Wishful Thinking Sect all arrived.
Each of these Heavenly Concubines was alluring and captivating, with bare feet, dressed as ethereal flying celestials, holding instruments like pipa, guqin, and flute. . .
With celestial wind and jingling pendants, the eighteen Heavenly Concubines danced gracefully like flying immortals amidst the clouds and mist. Music swelled forth, dreamlike and illusory, almost making one wish to forever drown in the embrace of tenderness.
"Good. . . this 'Eighteen Heavenly Demon Dance' is probably the Wishful Thinking Sect's hidden foundation, isn't it?"
Fang Xi praised enthusiastically, "Eighteen Core Formation female cultivators, holding exotic treasures, cooperating with a battle formation method. . . I'm afraid they could contend with early, or even mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. . ."
This 'battle formation' was also a type of formation art.
Fang Xi had researched the 'Heavenly Wolf Howling Moon Battle Formation' back then, using numerous second-order puppets as array eyes, which could unleash the power of Core Formation.
But later, after he himself reached Core Formation, he found the formation's power insufficient and its setup troublesome, so he discarded it.
"Yun Jizi, you truly hide your depth. The formation hidden within this dance has probably been mostly seen through by you. . ."
Nangong Li covered her lips and giggled.
After three rounds of drinks, the two Nascent Soul cultivators dismissed the others and finally discussed serious matters.
"So. . . the demon race has occupied the 'Tianli Plain'. . . and set up a 'Conversion Array'. The spiritual energy there is sparse, and demonic qi is rampant. Any cultivator entering it will have their strength reduced by several points, while the demon race remains unharmed, even gaining power?"
Fang Xi mused after hearing Nangong Li's description.
"Precisely. . . And the righteous factions of the Feng Kingdom suffered too miserably. According to our formation masters' observations, several formations have already been set up. If the demon race further consolidates the formations on the'tianli Plain', they might form a linkage (linkage), transforming into a super grand array that will cover most of the South Barrens Cultivation world. . . By then, if we still wish to cultivate, we might have to voluntarily convert into demon race members."
Nangong Li smiled bitterly: "Because of this, the Lishang Demon Palace is gathering experts from all sides, preparing to launch a full-scale assault regardless of the cost, to decisively battle the demon race of Jiang Kingdom! According to the news. . . Tian Xingzi of the Feng Kingdom will also lead the Heavenly Pillar Alliance, trying their best to block the enemy's reinforcements there. . . Alas, whenever I think of this great battle, I can't help but feel terrified. . . Previously, when I guarded 'Vermilion Bird City', there were several times I almost perished at the hands of the demon race. I was injured later, which was why I was allowed to recuperate in the rear. . . This time, I'm afraid I'll still have to participate."
Her beautiful eyes fluttered, and she said coquettishly, "This concubine consumed quite a lot to help Fellow Daoist's second primordial spirit recover its vitality last time. . . This time, Fellow Daoist must not abandon me."
Such a pitiful and charming posture was truly intoxicating.
Fang Xi took a sip of spirit wine and calmly said, "War is fierce and dangerous. If I were to pound my chest and guarantee it, Fellow Daoist would surely think I'm deliberately deceiving you. . . I can only say that if we encounter each other, I will naturally lend a hand if I can. . ."
"That is enough then, this concubine thanks Fellow Daoist."
Nangong Li seemed to sigh in relief.
Both sides were old foxes; if Fang Xi had taken on everything, she would have become even more uneasy.
"Speaking of which. . ."
Fang Xi's gaze shifted: "I have one more matter to ask of Fellow Daoist."
"What matter? " Nangong Li seemed to recall something, her cheeks flushing: "Could it be that Fellow Daoist's second primordial spirit is injured again? Didn't I give you the 'Infant Supplement Pill' recipe?"
The translation maintains the original paragraph structure, applies the glossary terms, and attempts to convey the tone and nuances of the original Chinese webnovel. For example, "Dead salted fish" for Horned dragon is kept as "dead salted fish" as it's a humorous and specific description Fang Xi uses. "Heartless and faithless scoundrel" is translated as "heartless and faithless scoundrel" which fits the context of Nangong Li's playful but slightly resentful tone. The description of the "Eighteen Heavenly Demon Dance" and Fang Xi's analysis of it being a "battle formation" are preserved. The onomatopoeia "Rumble" is translated as "Rumble! ". The request for subscription "request for subscription" is kept in the title as per the instruction "DO NOT alter the HTML structure".
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