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Chapter 486: Five Fires (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 486: Five Fires (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Following the information related to alchemy, came news about various demonic fires in the Western Desert Cultivation World.

"The top sect in the Western Eight Domains, the 'Saint Fire Cult,' is said to have a sacred flame burning year-round atop its Bright Peak, named the 'Three Yangs Sacred Fire. ' It is rumored that many of this sect's divine abilities can only be unleashed by refining a sub-flame of this spiritual fire. As most of the Saint Fire Cult's divine abilities are sinister and cruel, the Three Yangs Sacred Fire is privately referred to by cultivators as the 'Three Yangs Demonic Fire'!"

"The Saint Fire Cult, a sect with a legacy spanning ten thousand years, is said to have an eternal and unextinguishable sacred fire. It is a sect that has produced Soul Transformation cultivators, possessing profound heritage. . . it's best not to harbor designs on it unless absolutely necessary."

Fang Xi read the first line of intelligence and immediately dismissed it.

Even though he only operated in the Eastern Eight Domains, he had heard of the Saint Fire Cult's great name. It was highly likely that the current Soul Transformation cultivators in the Western Desert Cultivation World originated from such a sect!

The next piece of information was quite interesting.

"In the Northern Domain, there is a perilous forbidden zone called the 'Huangquan Crevice. ' It is extremely dangerous within, where even Nascent Soul cultivators can easily meet with misfortune if not careful. . . It is said that deep within the Huangquan Crevice, some demonic flames occasionally form, which are the 'Yellow Spring Ghost Fire' from the depths of the Nine Netherworlds!"

"It's a bit dangerous, but it can be kept as a backup option. If all else fails, I can send my Second Primordial Spirit to collect it. . . After all, he's a mature Nascent Soul now; he needs to learn to find fire to roast himself."

The next few pieces of news were similar, all pointing to unique and treacherous locations.

For example, it was rumored that somewhere in the Southern Domain, there was an icy forbidden zone where a cultivator once discovered an extremely cold Yin Fire deep within the glacier.

Fang Xi quickly skimmed over such information.

The uncertainty was too high, and it came with risks he wasn't fond of.

Next, it was intelligence on various demonic flame cultivators, which made Fang Xi's eyes slightly light up.

As an expert in internal conflict—no, a cultivator with expertise in dealing with human Nascent Souls—he most enjoyed interacting with Nascent Souls of his own kind.

Such as Tian Du Mojun or the like. . .

"The Myriad Poison Demon Lord of the Myriad Poison Sect cultivates a 'Myriad Poison Demonic Flame,' capable of devouring various poisons to evolve. It is incredibly virulent; even a Core Formation cultivator would die instantly upon inhaling its aura. . ."

"In the Heavenly Corpse Mountain Range of the Southern Domain, a group of Corpse Kings is entrenched. The leader has advanced to the Fourth-order realm, and it is said their Life-Bound Corpse Fire is exceedingly powerful. . ."

"And there is a Nascent Soul Rogue Cultivator, who has reached the mid-stage, adept at using a crimson demonic flame. He once used it to incinerate the Dharma Bodies of two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, earning him the title 'Fiery Old Demon'. . ."

"Hmm, I'll reserve this crimson demonic flame first."

Fang Xi mused, making his decision.

A Rogue Cultivator meant no backing and no background.

Even if their combat ability was strong, they'd still be crushed when encountering him!

And the other party was a capricious old demon; killing him would be upholding justice and eliminating evil!

"The Demonic Fire Refining Nascent Soul Great Art requires at least three types of demonic fire. The higher the quality of the demonic fires and the greater their number. . . the better the effect."

"It seems I need to prepare more resources."

As Fang Xi was contemplating, Pan Lei's trembling voice reached his ears: "Senior, are you looking to collect demonic fires?"

"Oh?"

He looked at Pan Lei, expressionless: "What if I am?"

"Most Fourth-order demonic fires are extremely volatile. . . ordinary magical treasures or even Numinous Treasures would struggle to contain them. Has Senior considered how to preserve them?"

Pan Lei asked.

"No. . ."

Fang Xi fell into thought. Different demonic fires required different storage methods, otherwise, even if they didn't explode, their spiritual essence would greatly diminish, making it a loss rather than a gain.

"Within my Immortal Gu Sect, there is a secret lineage Gu worm called 'Five Fires Gu,' adept at devouring and preserving various demonic fires and spiritual flames. . . it can even evolve by devouring various flames. Senior will certainly find it useful."

Pan Lei said.

"Five Fires Gu, eh? Sounds good!"

Although Fang Xi hadn't heard of it, he was quite pleased: "Bring the Five Fires Gu to me, and I, this True Monarch, will overlook your past transgressions this time. . ."

"Many thanks, True Monarch. It's just that the Five Fires Gu is still within the sect. . . This humble one heard that True Monarch also wishes to purchase a batch of other Gu worms. Our shop's Gu worms are of inferior quality and might not please True Monarch's eyes. It just so happens that True Monarch can accompany this humble one back to the sect for procurement."

Pan Lei replied timidly.

"Come back to the Immortal Gu Sect with you? " A hint of intrigued amusement appeared on Fang Xi's face: "You wouldn't happen to be burdened by some deep-seated grudge, framed by your sect, and wish to use me for revenge, would you? Even if I don't personally act, simply associating with me would be enough for you to assume great prestige. What a cunning plan indeed!"

Pan Lei's body trembled: "This concubine would not dare to deceive True Monarch, nor does she have any intention of using True Monarch."

"Very well, considering your intelligence was rather good, I, this True Monarch, will not pursue your past mistakes. . ."

Fang Xi said: "As for the 'Five Fires Gu' and such, I, this True Monarch, will retrieve it myself. There's no need for you to accompany me."

Are you kidding?

Even if he needed to maintain a low profile in the Western Desert, he wasn't someone any ordinary Nascent Soul sect could lightly disrespect.

This Immortal Gu Sect was, at most, on the same level as the Hunyuan Sect, and Fang Xi didn't put it in his eyes.

...

Half a day later.

Fang Xi emerged from another Zhai Family's Old Shop, with an old shopkeeper personally seeing him off, bowing deeply until his figure vanished before daring to straighten his back slightly.

"The intelligence obtained from all sides is largely similar. . ."

"It seems there's great potential to be realized here in the Western Desert."

Fang Xi walked out of Mulang City, transforming into an azure light, preparing to head towards the Immortal Gu Sect.

Just then, his Divine Consciousness swept out, and a hundred li away, he discovered another caravan. Within the caravan was none other than Lady Snake!

At this moment, the female cultivator's face was filled with murderous intent, as she led a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators in a formation to besiege a Core Formation cultivator, actually engaging in the business of killing for treasure!

"In the Western Desert, Robber Cultivators seem to have another name, called 'Sand Bandits'?"

Fang Xi pondered for a moment, deciding not to intervene, but rather openly observed Lady Snake's situation from a hundred li away.

Even a peak Core Formation cultivator's Divine Consciousness range could not exceed a hundred li.

Thus, watching the show from this distance was extremely safe, not even a drop of blood would splash onto his boots.

Whoosh!

Lady Snake manipulated a curved flying sword magical treasure, and with a sudden incantation, the treasure roared in mid-air, instantly transforming into a large snake as thick as a water bucket. It even grew a single horn on its head, fiercely piercing through the spiritual energy shield of the Core Formation cultivator opposite.

Hiss, hiss!

The dark snake spat its tongue, and with a mere flick of its tail, it crushed the Core Formation cultivator into a pulp.

Immediately, it snatched a storage bag, transformed back into a flying sword, and landed in Lady Snake's hand.

"Found it. . . the treasure map!"

Lady Snake's Divine Consciousness swept through it, pulling out a palm-sized, yellowed, dilapidated map. Her face was filled with joy: "This is the legacy treasure of True Monarch Qianli from back then. . ."

What she didn't notice was that the map had been swept by a hidden Divine Consciousness.

A hundred li away, Fang Xi curled his lips: "'True Monarch Qianli'? I don't even have any impression of him. This person certainly isn't a late-stage Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator. . . so there's nothing worth coveting."

It was Lady Snake becoming a Sand Bandit that slightly surprised him.

"Indeed, when cultivators turn ruthless, they become exceptionally cold-blooded. . ."

Back then, Feng Bingxian dared to kill people in the market street to seize a Golden Core-forming pill, and this woman was no less. Truly a heart of snakes and scorpions.

"Forget it. . . it was just a fleeting connection, long since dissipated."

Fang Xi no longer lingered, transforming into an azure light, and swiftly flew south.

He planned to visit the Immortal Gu Sect first, and then attend the grand auction at the Black Dragon Sect.

The 'Blood River Stone' for refining the Divine Infant Sword might be found at the auction if he was lucky.

Such grand auctions featured many rare spiritual items; sellers wouldn't decide to release them until the very last moment.

Therefore, there were occasionally pleasant surprises!

...

Several months later.

Myriad Insects Domain.

This region was located in the southern part of the Western Desert Cultivation World, home to a Nascent Soul sect called the Immortal Gu Sect!

The Immortal Gu Sect was situated on a beautiful mountain peak.

Around the peak, various poisonous miasmas were pervasive, surrounded by numerous swamps where countless poisonous creatures hatched.

Scorpions, centipedes, toads. . .

All sorts of venomous demon beasts constantly fought and devoured each other. . . then evolved into 'Gu'!

One could say that the entire multicolored mountain peak was encircled by a massive Gu-raising ground.

Fang Xi's expression remained unmoved by this sight. He arrived outside the multicolored poisonous miasma, gazing at the vaguely visible buildings within, and announced loudly: "This True Monarch 'Tian Kui' has come to pay a visit. Where is the Immortal Gu Sect's Nascent Soul?"

His voice reverberated grandly, even piercing through some of the multicolored poisonous miasma, lingering above the buildings like thunder.

Upon hearing this, the various disciples of the Immortal Gu Sect felt their blood and qi churn, and their faces filled with terror.

"Fellow Daoist, why bother with the juniors!"

Accompanied by a female voice, the countless multicolored poisonous miasmas actually shrunk inward, eventually being absorbed into a five-colored small banner as if a hundred rivers returned to the sea. It transformed into a five-colored light shield, protecting a female Nascent Soul cultivator.

This female Nascent Soul cultivator had ordinary features, with a blue scorpion tattoo covering most of her face, and wore an indigo dress: "This concubine, 'Pan Yin,' greets Fellow Daoist Tian Kui."

A hint of surprise was on her face: "Why does Fellow Daoist not show your true face? In the Western Desert, this concubine doesn't seem to have heard Fellow Daoist's name. . ."

Fang Xi's current aura was suppressed to the early Nascent Soul stage by his Withered Glory Chant, so Pan Yin, being merely an early Nascent Soul herself, naturally couldn't see through him.

"No need to fuss, I just achieved Nascent Soul breakthrough. . . Earlier, I went to Mulang City and was deceived by a junior from your sect. That junior promised to compensate with the Five Fires Gu, so I specifically came to retrieve it. . ."

Fang Xi stated frankly.

Conversations with Nascent Soul cultivators were just that simple and direct.

"Mulang City, that was Lei'er, that girl. . ."

Pan Yin snorted coldly.

Although the Immortal Gu Sect was called a sect, it was actually formed by the merger of several villages, with the 'Pan' surname making up the majority.

She and Pan Lei were even considered to be of the same generation in their family tree.

"This Five Fires Gu is a treasure of the Immortal Gu Sect, not solely owned by Pan Lei, so it cannot be given to Fellow Daoist. . ."

Pan Yin pondered for a moment, but still shook her head and refused.

"Oh?"

Fang Xi's eyes narrowed slightly: "Has Fellow Daoist thought this through? With just your Hundred Poisons Demonic Banner Numinous Treasure, you cannot stop this True Monarch. . ."