Chapter 546: Boundless Sea Realm (Seeking monthly votes)
Chapter 546: Boundless Sea Realm (Seeking monthly votes)
"Master, I knew you didn't want this person to know too many things, so I knocked them out. "
Fang Xi arrived at the Sea-Rending Beast's cave abode, and Little Green immediately came over, proudly seeking praise.
"Well done."
He patted Little Green's head, then crouched down and carefully examined the 'Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree'.
The entire fruit tree was crystalline and transparent, like an ornament carved from crystal, only about three feet tall, with three crystal-like fruits hanging from its branches.
On several branches, there were still traces of previous harvesting.
"Indeed," Fang Xi muttered, "even if there are still rare flowers and exotic plants in the cultivation world today, there must be powerful demon beasts guarding them nearby. . ."
Fang Xi muttered, then began to act, transplanting the 'Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree' back to his Mountain Sea Pearl's cave abode.
Moreover, transplanting such a high-grade spiritual root required considerable skill from a Spirit Planter.
Although Fang Xi hadn't diligently studied it recently, fortunately, he had 'Taiyi'!
After having Taiyi formulate a transplant plan, he carefully pondered it and couldn't help but nod: "A third-rank Spirit Planter could barely manage it, so it's even less of a problem for me. . ."
His Spirit Planter skill had long since risen to the third rank, and even due to the characteristics of his 'Wood Spirit Body' and the convenience of his 'Azure Wood Divine Light', he could accomplish things that even a fourth-rank Spirit Planter might not be able to.
Fang Xi touched his storage ring, and some auxiliary tools appeared.
Next, he first opened a jade bottle and allowed the liquid inside to drip onto the roots of the 'Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree'.
Sizzle!
The surrounding temperature plummeted, and a layer of white frost immediately appeared on the Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree.
Seeing this, Fang Xi immediately covered his hands with a layer of 'Azure Wood Divine Light' and began to chant incantations. . .
...
Yunmaozi grunted and woke up.
Seeing the three figures in the cave, he couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile, feeling that it would be better if he had remained unconscious.
"Yunmaozi. . ."
Fang Xi had already finished transplanting the Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree, and by the way, he had ransacked the Sea-Rending Beast's cave abode. At this moment, he was toying with a Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree leaf he had found in Yunmaozi's storage bag. He looked at the old man and suddenly felt a bit speechless again: "Forget it. . . whether you were forced or willing, you ultimately intended to harm me. . ."
"Senior!"
Yunmaozi suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed forcefully: "My death is not worth regretting, but that Scarlet Dragon True Monarch captured my entire clan and placed vicious restrictions on them. . . I beg of you, Senior. . . ""
He hadn't finished speaking when a green shadow struck.
A claw gleamed!
A large hole was torn in Yunmaozi's chest.
He gazed at the figure, half-human, half-dragon, a bitter smile appearing on his face, before he finally collapsed.
Blaze!
A wisp of Green Luan Fire appeared, incinerating his corpse to ashes. From then on, his form and spirit were utterly destroyed, and he ceased to exist in the world.
"Not bad," Fang Xi praised, "you have some discernment."
Fang Xi looked at Big Green admiringly: "Now. . . go stand guard outside."
Little Green and Big Green immediately walked outside the cave abode and served as sentries.
He then sat cross-legged, and with a sudden hand seal, a small, greyish-white pagoda appeared in his hand.
Fang Xi injected a stream of magic power into it, and the Soul Suppressing Pagoda rumbled and floated in mid-air.
A patch of greyish-white light descended, and within it was a Nascent Soul—it was none other than 'Scarlet Dragon True Monarch'!
Fang Xi sneered, his aura transforming drastically as he turned into an ancient demon at the late Nascent Soul stage. He activated the 'Soul-Searching Secret Art', and streams of Heavenly Demon Secret Sense entered Scarlet Dragon True Monarch's Nascent Soul. . .
After a long while, he casually fed Scarlet Dragon True Monarch's Nascent Soul to the demonic tree and muttered: "Penglai Immortal Island. . . internal strife?"
"So it wasn't greed that motivated them, but rather a hidden mastermind pulling the strings? As for luring me here, it was merely taking advantage of the situation?"
"I originally thought, with Yunxi Xianzi suppressing matters, Penglai Immortal Island wouldn't stoop to this. . . It seems I was mistaken. This Soul Transformation ancestor might be in seclusion or traveling, and her disciples are quite bold. . . ""
Fang Xi, understanding the whole story, naturally knew that those who dared to act were most likely Yunxi Xianzi's other disciples.
"Originally, this was their internal affair, and I couldn't be bothered with it, but involving me is going too far. . . Hmph, sooner or later, I'll charge onto Penglai Immortal Island and demand an explanation from Yunxi Xianzi! ""
As for when to go?
Naturally, it would be after achieving Soul Transformation!
Fang Xi wasn't a fool to provoke a Soul Transformation cultivator within the grand formation of a Soul Transformation sect. . .
"This Scarlet Dragon True Monarch is actually the master of the Nine Dragons Gate. . . ""
"Within this sect's treasury, there are also some good things. . . ""
"It's time to let a transformed great demon go loot it. . . ""
As for the 'Sea-Rending Beast's' soul? This demon beast was a high-grade fourth-tier, so Soul-Searching Secret Art might not even work on it.
Fang Xi didn't waste any more effort and directly exited the cave abode, collected Big Green, and rode Little Green: "To the Nine Dragons Gate! ""
This trip was not only to plunder resources but also to cut the weeds and eradicate their roots!
After all, the youngest 'Seventh Sister' among the 'Seven Boundless Sea Bandits' was also at Core Formation Perfected stage and could form a Nascent Soul at any time. Even if the chance was slim, he couldn't let it go.
...
Several days later.
Fangcun Island.
Fang Xi returned to his cave abode as if nothing had happened.
Every day, he either meditated and cultivated or went to browse Yingzhou Island, acquiring spiritual items that caught his eye or that the Kyushu World needed.
During this period, news spread that two Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Nine Dragons Gate had perished, and even their sect's entrance had been destroyed by a certain transformed great demon, with heavy casualties among their disciples.
Overseas cultivators discussed this animatedly, feeling quite emotional.
However, sea beasts attacking humans were far too common. And previously, during the demon race's Realm Descent, even Nascent Soul sects had been annihilated by countless numbers. . .
After a few months, when the fervor died down, everything returned to normal.
...
Inside the Mountain Sea Pearl's cave abode.
Fang Xi was intently staring at a 'Crystalline Thought Fruit' on the 'Crystalline Thought Fruit Tree'.
Unlike the other two fruits, this particular fruit was not only the plumpest, about the size of an adult thumb, but also emitted a faint golden glow.
"There's no mistake," Fang Xi thought. "This scent, color, luster. . . It truly is the appearance of a ripe Crystalline Thought Fruit. ""
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xi's face.
The Crystalline Thought Fruits that had ripened before had naturally long been eaten by the Sea-Rending Beast.
However, Fang Xi, having mastered the 'Azure Wood Divine Light', could ripen a Crystalline Thought Fruit by consuming lifespan, a technique that presented no major issue.
At this moment, he stretched out his hand and gently plucked the Crystalline Thought Fruit.
"There's no pill recipe for this fruit," he mused. "Does it seem best to eat it raw? Later, I'll ripen another one and send it to the Kyushu World to see if they can research anything from it. . . ""
Fang Xi tossed the Crystalline Thought Fruit into his mouth, and with a bite, he eagerly anticipated tasting this ancient spiritual fruit.
But the next moment, he regretted it. An incredibly bitter taste spread through his mouth, seemingly even permeating his soul.
"So bitter. . . this taste. . . ""
Fang Xi's brows furrowed, but thinking that this was a spiritual fruit he had painstakingly fought for and even consumed lifespan to cultivate, he could only force himself to endure the taste and swallow it whole.
Thereafter, he sat cross-legged in meditation and slowly circulated the 'Seven Emotions Departing Sorrow Tome' cultivation method.
Strangely enough. . .
Once the 'Crystalline Thought Fruit' was completely refined, the bitter taste entirely vanished.
At this moment, Fang Xi suddenly felt that every breath of spiritual energy he took was incredibly sweet and delicious!
He had no doubt that even if he only drank plain water now, he would find it to be the most exquisite delicacy in the world!
This was the sweetness after enduring bitterness!
In this state, his mind felt as if it had been cleansed, and his divine consciousness's limit was slowly increasing. . .
After a long while, Fang Xi opened his eyes, a hint of joy appearing on his face: "This Crystalline Thought Fruit truly has miraculous effects. . . I should really come out more often to explore, otherwise, how could I have found such a heaven-and-earth spiritual root?"
"Although the effects of this type of fruit will undoubtedly diminish over time, it's still quite remarkable. . . Next, it's up to the Kyushu World. ""
Fang Xi felt that he was also considering those three True Monarchs.
They hadn't even cultivated to Nascent Soul Perfected stage yet; if they obtained these many spiritual items and opportunities, they might have hope for Soul Transformation in the future!
The Crystalline Thought Fruit's effects were indeed extraordinary.
With its help, Fang Xi became immersed in cultivating the 'Seven Emotions Departing Sorrow Tome', seeming poised to completely refine the second layer in one go.
However, soon enough, he had to interrupt this cultivation retreat.
Because Shui Lingxin sent a transmission talisman, informing him that the Boundless Sea Realm was about to open!
...
The entrance to the Boundless Sea Realm was fixed, located on 'Hanhai Island'.
This mystic realm opened once every hundred years, and anyone below Soul Transformation could enter. It contained opportunities to condense a Nascent Soul!
Thus, each time it opened, it was a grand event for the East Sea Cultivation World.
Starting several years ago, cultivator after cultivator, riding escape lights, spirit beasts, spirit boats. . . settled permanently on Hanhai Island, fearing they would miss the mystic realm's opening.
And more recently, even Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators frequently appeared.
Massive and majestic warships, palaces. . . surrounded Hanhai Island, as if intent on encircling the entire island.
Every day, countless escape lights flew in and out of these palaces and grand ships, hosting various exchange meetings, banquets, private trade gatherings. . .
When Fang Xi arrived, this was the scene he witnessed.
A jade-white transmission talisman appeared in his hand. After a quick comparison, he flew towards a cloud-like palace.
According to Shui Lingxin, this should be the location of Penglai Immortal Island.
Indeed, it occupied a segment of void all to itself, presenting an extraordinary sight.
"Fellow Daoist Lan! ""
Fang Xi's divine consciousness swept out, and he immediately located Lan Xin, the Grand Shopkeeper of Horizon Ocean Pavilion.
A blue escape light flashed, and a figure flew out from within the palace—it was precisely Lan Xin, dressed like a worldly noblewoman!
Behind Lan Xin, two more escape lights followed, belonging to Shui Lingxin and an unfamiliar mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
This cultivator appeared very young; Fang Xi could even feel the vibrant vitality emanating from him, clearly not the type who relied on Youth-Preserving Pills, but rather one who had achieved breakthroughs at major cultivation realms very early, his lifespan not even half-spent yet.
Although this person wore a smile and appeared very amiable, Fang Xi would never judge a book by its cover.
Furthermore, he sensed an extremely subtle divine sense emanating from a certain cloud-enshrouded palace, silently observing him. It belonged to a powerful cultivator at the late Nascent Soul stage!
'Others might not know,' he mused, 'but that mastermind behind the scenes should know that I was the one who eliminated Scarlet Dragon True Monarch. . . ''
With a thought from Fang Xi, a secret art from the 'Seven Emotions Departing Sorrow Tome' was cast forth.
That subtle divine sense immediately saw through his outermost layer of 'disguise' as an early-stage Nascent Soul, discovering his true peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation and an incredibly sharp sword qi!
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