Chapter 564: Gong Lan'er (Bonus Chapter - Seeking Monthly Votes! )
Chapter 564: Gong Lan'er (Bonus Chapter - Seeking Monthly Votes! )
“Fellow Daoist, with your divine abilities, you are already not far behind us. You may simply address me as 'fellow Daoist'. . . This humble one is Gong Lan'er. ”
With her music finished, Fairy Yunxi rested her hands on the zither strings.
This ancient zither had nine strings, its body dark red, its tail scorched black, and it was adorned with several strange floral patterns.
Fairy Yunxi's hands, meanwhile, were as fair as jade, painted with pink nail polish. Every inch was perfectly proportioned, seeming to possess a certain demonic allure.
“I wouldn't dare. . . ”
Fang Xi shook his head.
In the cultivation world, the strong are respected. This address of "fellow Daoist" is not something just anyone can bear.
Fang Xi always valued practical benefits over empty reputation, thus, he still needed to politely decline.
Fairy Yunxi smiled faintly: “Yunxi has always been dedicated to cultivation and has neglected to properly guide her disciples, which made me seem neglectful to fellow Daoist. . . As for Tang Jing, he has already been severely dealt with by me. ”
This woman, with such a casual tone, had already decided the fate of a Great Cultivator.
Such means could truly be called 'turning hands into clouds, overturning them into rain'!
At this moment, Shui Lingxin also received a subtle signal and bowed respectfully: “Lingxin thanks Senior for the life-saving grace! ”
“Fairy Shui, there's no need to be polite. As I've said before, this was a transaction. ”
Fang Xi waved his hand and said.
“Lingxin is my most cherished disciple. For fellow Daoist to save her life, Yunxi is endlessly grateful. ”
Fairy Yunxi smiled faintly and had Shui Lingxin present two gift boxes: “A mere small gift, please, fellow Daoist, be sure to accept it! ”
“Oh? ”
Fang Xi said no more and gently blew softly.
The two jade boxes opened simultaneously.
Inside one jade box, a translucent piece of blood-red amber was conspicuously placed, within which a ferocious crocodile-dragon seemed to be roaring.
“Five-stage Crocodile-Dragon Blood Essence? ”
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xi's face.
“Precisely. . . I heard my junior disciple say that fellow Daoist required Five-stage Crocodile-Dragon Blood Essence, so I prepared another portion. . . This blood essence has been specially refined by Yunxi, so its effects should be even better. ”
As long as there's enough blood, blood essence can certainly be purified from it.
But Fang Xi could tell at a glance that this piece of blood-red amber, in both quality and quantity, was far superior to what he had acquired in the previous transaction.
Fairy Yunxi smiled faintly and said: “Fellow Daoist, why not take a look at the second gift box? That is what Yunxi truly prepared with care for fellow Daoist. ”
“Oh? ”
Fang Xi's interest was piqued, and he looked at the second jade box.
Inside the jade box, a translucent crystal lay quietly.
And within the crystal, was a fragrant pellet.
The fragrant pellet was entirely black, without a single trace of aura emanating from it.
“This is three qian of 'Brahma Gold Incense'. . . The path of incense is endlessly profound. We cultivators often burn incense and bathe during cultivation, to purify our bodies and minds. . . This 'Brahma Gold Incense' originates from the Buddhist sect, and is extremely rare. Fellow Daoist's cultivation, I fear, can break through to Soul Transformation at any time. . . Although this 'Brahma Gold Incense' cannot directly assist with the Soul Transformation bottleneck, it has quite an miraculous effect against the subsequent heart demon tribulation. ”
Fairy Yunxi explained.
“It's actually 'Brahma Gold Incense'? ” A rare trace of emotion appeared on Fang Xi's face: “Fellow Daoist, this gift is too heavy. . . ”
Although it wasn't a heaven-defying spiritual item like a Soul Transformation Spirit Ointment that could aid in breaking through the Soul Transformation bottleneck, for Fang Xi, if he were to choose between Soul Transformation Spirit Ointment and Brahma Gold Incense, he would undoubtedly choose the latter.
Breaking through the Soul Transformation bottleneck wasn't a great difficulty for him!
With the 'Three-Phase Annihilation Art' and the 'Return to Origin Secret Art', he could attempt breakthroughs again and again without fear of loss. Even without the Heavenly Demon Qi's enhancement, he would eventually succeed.
Even the Five Elements Primal Qi Tribulation and Lightning Tribulation were nothing significant. After all, his 'Heavenly Demon Armor' was specifically prepared for this. With his current array of secret arts and divine abilities, he could contend with ordinary early-stage Soul Transformation cultivators. How could he not overcome the external tribulation?
What truly worried him, however, was the internal tribulation!
That's why he had always been putting effort into the 'Seven Emotions Departing Lament Scripture'.
Now that he had the 'Brahma Gold Incense', even if he hadn't fully cultivated the second layer of his Divine Consciousness Secret Art, Fang Xi was confident in his breakthrough.
He even felt a little impatient!
However, he cast a deep gaze at the 'Brahma Gold Incense', but did not immediately reach out his hand: “Fellow Daoist, with such a generous gift, you must have a request. Please speak plainly! ”
To give away such Soul Transformation resources for a single disciple was somewhat unconvincing.
“To be frank, Yunxi places great importance on that sealed 'Black Taisui'. After coming out of seclusion, I personally went to the Four Seas Sect to borrow ancient texts, and finally found a clue in an ancient document. . . This demon was initially a great expert of the demon race, but was later transformed into a demonic race being. Its cultivation technique combined the strengths of both, able to manifest as myriad avatars, immortal and indestructible. . . If it breaks through the seal one day, my East Sea will likely be in peril! ”
A bitter smile appeared on Fairy Yunxi's face: “This humble one has invited fellow Daoists far and wide, but alas, the Western Desert's Old Ancestor Huo is a cautious individual who prioritizes self-preservation. Before the Black Taisui spreads to the Western Desert, his attitude is truly hard to predict. . . And as for Bing Xuanzi, he was even more set on ascension. This humble one recently received a message from Old Ancestor Bai of the Bai family, that Bing Xuanzi actually ascended together with a five-stage profound turtle! Only Old Ancestor Bai, who just advanced to Soul Transformation, remains to guard the Ice God Palace. That Old Ancestor Bai has only recently broken through, and is eager to avoid such matters. . . A century from now, my East Sea cultivation world will once again face a demonic tribulation! ”
Fang Xi was initially quite interested in listening, but when he heard the secret news of Bing Xuanzi's ascension, he was instantly stunned: ‘That old turtle, he actually ascended directly? Shouldn't it have come to trouble me? ’
After all, the profound turtle egg was still in his possession!
After thinking about it, Fang Xi probably understood what was going on. It was most likely the old ploy of the Fang Xian Daoist!
Bing Xuanzi could defeat that profound turtle, but couldn't kill it. If this continued, the two sides would be entangled for a long time. Would he still ascend or not?
And if the five-stage profound turtle lost its target, and then couldn't find Fang Xi, it would definitely retaliate against the Ice God Palace furiously.
Whether for himself or for the sect, dragging that old turtle along to ascend together was the best choice!
Given that old turtle's defense and its innate divine ability of an indestructible body, there really were no Soul Transformation cultivators in the Human World who could slay it!
‘As long as he set up a trap to momentarily trap that old turtle, and then ascend with it, it could indeed be achieved. . . ’
‘Even after entering the void passage, it's possible for both sides to join forces to deal with the void storms for survival. . . ’
‘That Bing Xuanzi is a ruthless individual. ’
Fang Xi couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, and then thought of his own situation: “It seems. . . Fairy Yunxi believes my chances of advancing to Soul Transformation are very high, and is thus investing in advance? ”
“Precisely so. I ask fellow Daoist to lend a hand during the Black Taisui disaster! ”
Fairy Yunxi said with a bitter smile.
Penglai Immortal Island possessed very few Soul Transformation resources, and even among the great cultivators of the East Sea, almost none had hope of achieving Soul Transformation.
On the contrary, Fang Xi was so immensely powerful even before reaching Soul Transformation, which gave her a few more expectations.
‘Others might fear the Black Taisui, but I do not. . . My research in the Kyushu World has already made groundbreaking progress. . . It's highly possible that I will even develop a secret art specifically targeting the 'Myriad Avatars' divine ability in the future. ’
‘What's more, when this demon emerges, it might eventually corrupt an entire realm with demonic energy, and I won't be able to escape either. . . ’
“Very well. . . ”
Fang Xi pondered for a long time, then flicked his sleeve and collected the two spiritual items: “Fairy, rest assured. I promise that if I achieve Soul Transformation within a century, I will certainly come to resolve this situation! ”
“Many thanks! ”
Fairy Yunxi rose and bowed solemnly.
She still trusted 'Yun Jizi's' promise; after all, Shui Lingxin was the perfect example!
“Since that is the case, I shall go seek a place for secluded cultivation and strive to break through to Soul Transformation as soon as possible. Farewell! ”
Fang Xi cupped his hands and said.
“Please! ”
Fairy Yunxi gently plucked the zither strings, and above the sea cliff, a restriction array materialized out of thin air, then opened a path, conspicuously opening Penglai Immortal Island's defensive grand array!
Fang Xi immediately transformed into a streak of light and slipped out through a gap in the grand array.
...
‘Gong Lan'er, huh? Interesting. . . ’
Fang Xi, transforming into a rainbow light, flew towards 'Myriad Splendor Island' where the ancient teleportation array was located, and muttered to himself.
He naturally knew that Penglai Immortal Island surely had one or two more Soul Transformation spiritual items hidden away.
However, these were likely prepared for Shui Lingxin, or even the next Soul Transformation seed. Being able to give him a portion of 'Brahma Gold Incense' was already quite good, after all, it was the sect's most important foundation accumulated over thousands of years.
If not for the matter concerning the Black Taisui, Fairy Yunxi would not have brought it out at all.
Fang Xi decided to take what he could get when the going was good.
In any case, for him, even if Fairy Yunxi had Soul Transformation Spirit Ointment or some secret art treasure to resist heavenly tribulations, it simply wouldn't compare to this. . .
‘I'll ignore everything else for now. First, I'll return to the Southern Desolate Cultivation World and breakthrough to Soul Transformation. Then we'll talk. . . ’
‘Now that I think about it, besides my Foundation Establishment not being on Dragon Fish Island, my Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Soul Transformation breakthroughs were all in Myriad Islands Lake. That's quite an unusual occurrence. ’
As for breaking through to Soul Transformation in the East Sea or Western Desert?
Fang Xi had no such plans. After all, the commotion of Soul Transformation was too great, and if it attracted local Soul Transformation cultivators, there would be additional risks.
Even though Fairy Yunxi showed goodwill, Fang Xi might not completely trust her, and would even inspect the 'Brahma Gold Incense' multiple times.
As for achieving Soul Transformation in the 'Kyushu World'?
That was Fang Xi's backup option.
Because the Fang Xian Daoist had said that breaking through to Soul Transformation in a more powerful world would be more beneficial for one's future.
Although the Kyushu World was good, it still had some shortcomings compared to the Human World.
Furthermore, there were also two great demon venerables in the Kyushu World, and while the three great cultivators had decent character, it was hard to say what choices they would make when it came to the position of the Fang Xian Daoist.
Fang Xi didn't want to test human nature, and simply wouldn't give them a chance to waver.
Therefore, he decided to return to the Southern Desolate Cultivation World for his Soul Transformation!
“From here to Myriad Splendor Island, I'll use the ancient teleportation array to return to the Western Desert, then I can go to the Flowing Sand Domain, repair the ancient teleportation array, and return to the Southern Barrens. . . ”
Currently, there was no one capable of fighting in the Southern Barrens. His few spirit beasts and puppets could suppress everything, which put Fang Xi most at ease.
“Hmm? Did I forget something? ”
When he distantly saw Myriad Splendor Island, Fang Xi suddenly slapped his forehead: “I almost forgot there was also a little Ling Shu who needed a ride. . . I wonder if this girl has achieved Nascent Soul formation? ”
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