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Chapter 516: Three Phases (Debt Repayment 46)

Chapter 516: Three Phases (Debt Repayment 46)

Fang Xi's position as the Hall Master of Law Enforcement was merely a nominal one, intended to legitimize his control over the 'Primordial Spirit Magical Artifact' known as the 'Zhou Tian Star Array'.

Thus, his daily work was very leisurely. After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the operation of this grand array, he returned to the Origin Qi Research Institute.

This time, his journey was smooth, and everyone treated him with the utmost respect, as befitted a grand elder.

Fang Xi did not stand on ceremony. He immediately fulfilled his promise, taking out two Yin-Yang tubes containing 'Heavenly Demon Qi', causing Lu Shixiong's eyes to gleam with excitement. . .

In a fleeting moment, another year passed.

During this year, the Origin Qi Research Institute in the Kyushu world achieved a significant breakthrough. Fang Xi had already reviewed the perfected 'Origin Qi Particle Spectrum'.

With a thought, he also brought out the scroll containing the secret art of 'Two Modes Connecting Origin Art', allowing the researchers of the Fang Xian Dao Palace to study it.

...

Fang Xi stood on the firm ground, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

Compared to the self-contained world of the Fang Xian Dao Palace, his own Mountain Sea Pearl was nothing but junk.

However, as his Divine Consciousness swept across hundreds of miles around him, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Although many Yellow Turbaned Warriors and nanobots were still maintaining operations, the cultivators in this small world had become extremely scarce.

The vast population that once lived here had seemingly been entirely relocated.

Even if they were cultivators and aided by cyber-technology, this was no easy feat!

With a flash of silver light, the figure of the Fang Xian Dao Master appeared.

"Dao Master!"

Fang Xi saluted.

"Are you wondering why I relocated the people from Fang Xian Dao Palace?"

The Fang Xian Dao Master asked with a smile.

"Could it be that the Dao Master is preparing to break through to Soul Transformation? ! " Fang Xi could only think of this one reason.

Breaking through to Soul Transformation caused immense commotion and wide-ranging repercussions.

Perhaps the Fang Xian Dao Master was worried about affecting innocents, which was why he moved the people away.

"Not at all!"

The Fang Xian Dao Master smiled faintly: "Ever since I obtained the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi Spectrum and your 'Two Modes Connecting Origin Art', this venerable one has diligently studied them, combining them with the institute's highest technology. Recently, I finally managed to merge the two and devise a secret art, named—'Three-Phase Annihilation Art'!"

As he spoke, the spiritual energy on his body instantly dissipated, replaced by incredibly pure demonic qi. In the blink of an eye, he seemed to have transformed into a perfected Nascent Soul stage demon.

And in that instant, scales and feathers sprouted from the demon's body, and a monstrous qi soared into the sky, shockingly transforming into a demonic beast cultivation method!

No matter how one looked at it, the Fang Xian Dao Master at this moment was a fourth-order superior-grade demonic beast cultivator!

"This secret art of the Dao Master's. . ."

Fang Xi was somewhat shocked to witness this scene.

After all, the 'Two Modes Connecting Origin Art' was primarily focused on the demonic beast race, but the Fang Xian Dao Master had clearly improved this cultivation method, making it human-centric, and allowing for arbitrary transformation between demonic beast qi and demonic qi.

"However, this person possesses the 'Fang Xian Dao Palace', so using it as the core of the secret art poses no problem. . ."

"This 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' requires a void-type treasure as its foundation. By leveraging the patterns of free conversion of heaven and earth origin qi, one can arbitrarily convert their cultivation into the corresponding demonic beast or demonic race cultivation methods. . ."

The Fang Xian Dao Master spoke eloquently: "After cultivating this secret art, the true demonic qi of the Kyushu world will not only cease to be an obstacle to my Soul Transformation, but will instead become a great aid. . . Therefore, this venerable one intends to achieve Soul Transformation in the Kyushu world!"

The more powerful a world, the easier it naturally was to break through bottlenecks.

Fang Xi guessed that there might be other benefits involved?

"It's just that if so. . . the Moon Demons might go crazy."

Fang Xi voiced his concerns.

If the Fang Xian Dao Master successfully achieved Soul Transformation, the Demon race would surely sense it. It would be hard to say what would happen then.

"Therefore, as soon as this venerable one successfully achieves Soul Transformation, the great war must immediately commence!"

The Fang Xian Dao Master's lips curled into a slight smile: "The reason this venerable one relocated those cultivators is to fully utilize the Fang Xian Dao Palace, and thus can no longer worry about them. . ."

Fang Xi pursed his lips.

The Moon Demons were not fools; they wouldn't allow one Soul Transformation cultivator after another to emerge in the Kyushu world. It was quite possible that as soon as the phenomenon of the Fang Xian Dao Master's Soul Transformation appeared, they would begin calling for reinforcements, or even directly initiate a decisive battle.

Therefore, striking quickly while holding the advantage in strength seemed to make a certain amount of sense.

"Your contribution this time is truly immeasurable. . . This 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' holds immense significance for counterattacking the Lunar Star."

The Fang Xian Dao Master said: "The Lunar Star is permeated with demonic qi. Even with my Soul Transformation cultivation, I would be affected, but now it's different. . ."

After Soul Transformation, the Fang Xian Dao Master could also use the 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' to convert his cultivation method into that of a Soul Transformation demon!

At that time, amidst the dense demonic qi of the Lunar Star, he would be like a fish in water.

"As long as it helps the Dao Master."

Fang Xi smiled, somewhat doubting that he would even need to act himself; the Dao Master might be able to deal with the Demon race after achieving Soul Transformation. . .

"You can also thoroughly study this 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' when you return. This secret art is not merely about converting magical power, but about breaking through to Soul Transformation and even Return to Void!"

"The Return to Void realm. . . after Soul Transformation?"

Fang Xi's eyes widened slightly, looking somewhat surprised.

"I told you before that controlling the power of all phenomena in Soul Transformation is greatly beneficial for future cultivation. . . because according to the institute's deduction, the Return to Void realm after Soul Transformation requires 'the unity of all phenomena'!"

The Fang Xian Dao Master said indifferently: "Most Soul Transformation cultivators can only control spiritual energy of a single attribute, but by the time they reach Return to Void, they must at least gather the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, or the Three Talents of Wind, Lightning, and Ice. . . otherwise, it will be difficult to break through the Return to Void bottleneck!"

"Wouldn't that be very disadvantageous for cultivators who practice single-attribute cultivation methods? " Fang Xi sighed. He had also read related descriptions in the 'Celestial Demon Extermination Manual', but being of a lower realm, he only half-understood them. . .

And his true body also cultivated a single wood-attribute cultivation method!

"Single-attribute cultivation methods have advantages such as faster cultivation speed and easier breakthroughs, which is undeniable. After Soul Transformation, there are naturally more ways, such as cultivating a secondary spell of wind, lightning, or ice attributes, or cultivating other Five Elements cultivation methods, or directly cultivating Body Cultivation. Once the physique is strong enough to control the power of all phenomena, one can also successfully break through. . ."

The Fang Xian Dao Master guided: "This 'Two Modes Connecting Origin Art' secret art of the Demon race is not just for concealing demonic qi; it is also a secret art for breaking through to Return to Void, though somewhat incomplete. . . According to my deduction, after reaching perfected Soul Transformation, if one can find more refined and abundant 'Heavenly Demon Qi' and 'True Demonic Qi' in the Earthly Immortal World, combined with the cultivator's own 'Immortal Origin Qi', using the 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' to achieve 'three qi in one' and revert to 'Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi', the effect of breaking through the bottleneck should be better than 'the unity of all phenomena'. . . And after breaking through the Return to Void realm, whether human, demon, or devil, one directly controls the heaven and earth origin qi, with a greater scope and power than a Soul Transformation cultivator who only controls single-attribute spiritual energy. . ."

Fang Xi nodded repeatedly as he listened, secretly lamenting in his heart: "Although cultivators possess all five elements within their bodies and can cultivate any attribute's method, their progress will undoubtedly be much slower than with their most advantageous spiritual root. At that point, they can only seek heavenly treasures that enhance spiritual roots. . . From this perspective, it's truly a pity about that Hunyuan Sect Ancestor with the Five Elements Body; he was indeed excellent material for breaking through 'Return to Void'. . . Alas, resources were scarce in the lower realm, and he couldn't even pass the Soul Transformation barrier. . ."

"However, the Fang Xian Dao Master's immense favor. . . and all these instructions, feel slightly ominous, almost like he's preparing for his final affairs. . ."

...

Western Desert Cultivation World.

Inside the Mountain Sea Pearl's cave abode.

Fang Xi sat cross-legged.

Although he had already advanced to the Great Cultivator stage, he still wasn't planning to immediately go to the Kyushu world.

After all, that world was also very dangerous; it was sufficient to send his Second Primordial Spirit.

Some time ago, his Second Primordial Spirit successfully broke through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage and returned, also bringing the good news of refining the Divine Infant Sword and mastering the 'Zhou Tian Star Array', which greatly boosted Fang Xi's spirits.

But all of that couldn't compare to the 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art'!

"This secret art can not only make it easier for me to achieve Soul Transformation in this world polluted by Heavenly Demon Qi. . . but it even pertains to breaking through to Return to Void in the future?"

"Even if it's just theoretical, it's still extremely valuable."

Fang Xi's eyes gleamed.

After obtaining this cultivation method from his Second Primordial Spirit, he had been studying it, and the more he did, the more he realized the profound heritage of the Kyushu world.

The originally incomplete Demon race secret art had been modified to be human-centric by them, and could now transform without hindrance!

"Even if the Fang Xian Dao Master cultivates the 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' with the Fang Xian Dao Palace as his foundation, I'm afraid it won't be as effective as my 'All-Heavens Precious Mirror'. . ."

By now, Fang Xi had thoroughly comprehended all the incantations of this art and couldn't help but begin cultivating it.

"The first step is to use a 'void-type treasure' to forge a virtual Dantian, and then refine the magical power seeds!"

Two Yin-Yang tubes appeared in Fang Xi's hands.

Of these two tubes, one contained a portion of 'Heavenly Demon Qi' he had extracted, and the other contained 'True Demonic Qi'!

He had tested both of these origin qis in the Origin Qi Research Institute and confirmed there were no issues. He then extracted a small amount of each, perfectly suited for refining into magical power seeds!

Fang Xi brought his hands together, and a stream of green and yellow magical power appeared, enveloping the two Yin-Yang tubes.

Bang! Bang!

Accompanied by explosive sounds, a wisp of dark green Heavenly Demon Qi and a wisp of pitch-black True Demonic Qi overflowed. Each carried terrifying might, and there were even signs that they might pollute the surrounding spiritual energy.

Of course, Fang Xi wouldn't let this happen. He immediately expended a large amount of magical power to wrap and refine these two wisps of primal power. . .

With the chanting of secret incantations, these two energies rapidly condensed and fused with his original magical power, forming a somewhat peculiar three-colored seed.

This seed was extremely unstable, seemingly on the verge of exploding at any moment!

Fang Xi's expression was solemn. His eyes tightly shut, his glabella flashed, and his primary Nascent Soul emerged.

The primary Nascent Soul's small face was serious as it raised the All-Heavens Precious Mirror in its hand.

Hum! Hum!

After advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, Fang Xi had a deeper understanding of this golden finger, and could now summon its true form.

At this moment, on the fragmented bronze mirror, an esoteric, inexplicable light flashed. Lines of phoenix seal script appeared, densely packed, forming a silver light curtain that enveloped the three-colored magical power seed, suppressing it deep within the All-Heavens Precious Mirror!

Having completed this step, Fang Xi immediately let out a long breath.

"Indeed, just as I expected, the All-Heavens Precious Mirror can easily suppress this magical power seed. . . Once this seed forms, the most difficult step is complete!"

Fang Xi's Nascent Soul returned to its place, and he opened his eyes.

At this moment, his expression shifted slightly, and he formed a hand seal.

A wisp of dark green demonic beast qi appeared on his body, and in a flash, the demonic beast qi transformed into a wisp of demonic qi. . .

And finally, it reverted to the magical power of the Withered Glory Chant. . .

"Indeed, the three phases rotate, unimpeded!"

Fang Xi's lips curled into a slight smile: "This way. . . whether it's the cultivation methods or secret arts from the 'Celestial Demon Extermination Manual' or the 'Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts', I can now cultivate them. . ."

He had long coveted several secret arts within the Demonic Beast cultivation methods.

The same applied to Demonic cultivation methods.

For instance, the soul-searching technique targeting Nascent Souls; once mastered, with his current Divine Consciousness strength, it would not be difficult to forcibly search the soul of even a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator.

After all, he cultivated the Divine Consciousness method 'Seven Emotions Separation Spectrum', and his Divine Consciousness far surpassed that of an ordinary late-Nascent Soul cultivator!

"Perhaps in the future, if my main cultivation method encounters a bottleneck, I can even break through by drawing inferences from these other paths?"

Fang Xi stroked his chin, conceiving an idea.

The 'Celestial Demon Extermination Manual' in his possession could be cultivated all the way to the Return to Void realm, and even the 'Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts' reached the perfected Soul Transformation level!