Chapter 622: Conspiracy (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 622: Conspiracy (Please Subscribe)
Kungsang Market.
Fang Xi returned to Sangqing Peak, still feeling that something was amiss in his heart.
"A six-stage treasure, and a lightning-transforming one at that. . . Even if it was incomplete, its appearance at the Ink Gate Grand Auction felt a bit strange. . ."
"All in all, it's best to avoid it."
His survival experience was rich; though he hadn't discovered anything concrete at the moment, his intuition told him something was off.
However, when Zuo Xiaoxuan later reported that the Organ City's Grand Auction had successfully concluded, with the Dragon Taming Sect having gone all out, pooling a portion of Soul Transformation spiritual paste, a large amount of True Blood Pills, and ten-thousand-year spirit herbs to become the final winner, successfully bidding for the 'Hunyuan Heavenly Luo Umbrella', and the Ink Gate Organ City having set sail once more, with everything returning to normal, Fang Xi then felt as if he had been overly suspicious.
Even so, if he had to do it again, he still wouldn't contend with Return to Void cultivators for anything. . .
At this moment, Fang Xi stood atop Sangqing Peak. All six paths of demonic flames had transformed into the color of Yellow Spring Ghost Fire, continuously scorching the ten-thousand-year Yellow Spring Wood before him.
Under the scorching of the Yellow Spring Ghost Fire, this section of ten-thousand-year Yellow Spring Wood continuously condensed, transforming into a six-foot-long array pole.
"Go!"
In Fang Xi's right hand, the 'Netherworld Banner' appeared, transforming into a winding black nether-river with nine bends and eighteen turns.
He sprayed a mouthful of essence blood onto the turbid yellow ten-thousand-year Yellow Spring Wood, causing streaks of blood to appear on its body, forming natural array patterns.
At this, he let out a cold hmph. The Nascent Soul appeared above his head, and Soul Transformation-level magic power poured into the banner pole.
The ten-thousand-year Yellow Spring Wood abruptly transformed into a turbid yellow flood dragon, plunging into the Profound Nether Heavy Water. It continuously roared, absorbing the black water, and its body surged wildly in size!
In the blink of an eye, it became a thousand-zhang body, completely devouring the Nine Serene Netherworld River.
It then transformed into a brand new 'Netherworld Banner', landing in Fang Xi's hand.
Its banner pole was turbid yellow, its banner face jet-black, and it bore nine water patterns.
"This array-type treasure has finally been refined."
Fang Xi held the 'Netherworld Banner', his expression full of emotion: "This also marks that my attainments in array formations have faintly touched the peak five-stage level. . ."
Now that the 'Netherworld Banner' had advanced to the fifth stage, it meant that no matter when or where Fang Xi deployed it, he could recreate the terrifying scene of the Nine Serene Sand River Grand Array covering ten thousand li. Cultivators below the Soul Transformation realm would immediately have their magic power dissipate, leaving them at his mercy.
Even Soul Transformation cultivators would be greatly suppressed!
"Now, with one banner and one sword in hand, even a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator would be. . ."
The External Avatar was full of ambition, but then he thought of his main body, and immediately fell silent.
With the main body's current divine abilities, even a Soul Transformation Perfected cultivator wouldn't be able to withstand a single move.
Of course, demon race and fiend race cultivators didn't count. . .
"Alas. . . a divine sword is sharp, but also useless. . ."
Fang Xi put away the 'Netherworld Banner', sighed briefly, then immediately cast these matters aside and went to another immortal's cave to amuse himself with the beauties. . .
The divine consciousness of Soul Transformation cultivators in the Earthly Immortal World only extended for a few hundred li, yet his immortal's cave often spanned a thousand li.
Furthermore, after taking control of Kungsang Market, he had opened up multiple immortal's caves, specially used to keep various spirit chefs and beautiful maidens. . . thus enjoying himself with spirit meals, spirit wine, and beauties. . .
These immortal's caves were far apart and separated by grand arrays, making it difficult even for Soul Transformation cultivators to probe them, allowing him to indulge as he pleased.
...
On this day.
Fang Xi was in the midst of enjoying wine when his brow suddenly twitched.
A Wang Family beauty came forward with a charming smile, saying: "Young Master. . . someone is requesting an audience outside the formation, claiming to be Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator from Five Peace Mountain. . ."
"It's him? !"
Fang Xi nonchalantly drained his spirit wine, then, with the beauty's service, tasted the spirit meal.
Ever since he took charge of Kungsang Market, all entertainment at the Celestial Immortal Restaurant was free of charge, and each time, exquisite dishes meticulously prepared by spirit chefs were specially sent to his door.
If Fang Xi happened to be in a good mood after eating, he would even dispatch head chefs to his immortal's cave to prepare more delicacies. . .
After Fang Xi had eaten his fill and indulged, and played with a few maidservants for a while, he finally ordered someone to summon Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator.
Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator was tall, with a slightly crooked nose, deep-set eyes, and dressed in a scholar's robe.
Upon seeing Fang Xi in the living room, he immediately bowed deeply: "Greetings, Senior!"
Fang Xi remained silent, then suddenly raised a hand.
Layers of shimmering light appeared, completely sealing off the doors and windows.
He looked at Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator, then suddenly shook his head: "You are not qualified to discuss matters with this seat. Let the person behind you come out. . ."
Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator's expression changed, then he lowered his head.
When he looked up again, two points of black light suddenly erupted from his eyes, burning fiercely like flames, and his aura became incredibly sinister. "Soul Splitting Possession Art! "
Fang Xi showed no surprise whatsoever: "Black Miao Venerable. . . we meet again."
As early as his 'advancement to Soul Transformation', Black Miao Venerable had sent an invitation in the name of Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator, and they had one conversation, after which he seemed to vanish into thin air.
Now, to possess a Nascent Soul cultivator and come here, his intentions must be significant.
"It's difficult for Fellow Daoist Qing Hezi to still remember me. . . " Black Miao Venerable chuckled darkly: "Does Fellow Daoist know. . . the Dragon Taming Sect is on the verge of destruction?"
"Fellow Daoist still enjoys saying shocking things to the point of never resting. . ."
Fang Xi unhurriedly poured himself a cup of spirit wine, drank it in one gulp, and silently watched Black Miao Venerable show off.
"To be honest, I have just returned from the Organ City. . . At the previous Grand Auction, Nine Dragons Venerable, the Sect Master of the Dragon Taming Sect, spent heavily, even at the cost of delaying the Dragon Taming Sect's development, just to acquire the 'Hunyuan Heavenly Luo Umbrella'. I fear he has already reached Soul Transformation Perfected stage and harbors the ambition to glimpse the Return to Void realm!"
Black Miao Venerable said with a solemn expression.
Nine Dragons Venerable was indeed the Sect Master of the Dragon Taming Sect. Previously, he had publicly claimed to be at the late-stage Soul Transformation, but now it seemed he had already reached Soul Transformation Perfected.
In the Earthly Immortal World, Soul Transformation cultivators were not considered rare. However, Return to Void cultivators, due to the requirement of unifying all practices, found advancement quite difficult. Yet, once they did, they could harness the heaven and earth spiritual energy within a ten thousand li radius, and their divine abilities and magic power were inconceivable. They were absolutely high-ranking cultivators, capable of holding mid-to-high level positions even within major powers.
If one were to settle down in a region, they could establish a hegemon-level sect like the Dragon Taming Sect, which absolutely could not be underestimated.
'If Nine Dragons Venerable advances to the Return to Void realm. . . the Dragon Taming Sect's strength will be even greater, and it seems. . . that wouldn't be bad for me. With two Return to Void combat powers, the Dragon Taming Sect's tolerance threshold for subordinate sects might increase, possibly allowing a sect to have several Soul Transformation or late-stage Soul Transformation cultivators. . . '
'They might even expand externally, and while the Dragon Taming Sect eats the meat, we subordinate forces could also get a sip of the soup. . . '
Fang Xi pondered to himself.
Seeing Fang Xi's expression unchanged, Black Miao Venerable said: "My Black Water Sect has always been respectful towards the Dragon Taming Sect. Even a slight disobedience led to the calamity of sect destruction, and even fleeing tens of millions of li away, we were still pursued. . . This enmity is irreconcilable!"
"To be honest, I have already obtained ironclad evidence of the Dragon Taming Sect indulging evil flood dragons to destroy sects and devour Nascent Souls. . . Previously, I endured humiliation for the sake of the sect's legacy, but now that the Dragon Taming Sect acts like this, I have nothing left to fear. . . I have already reported this matter to the Starry Sky Sect, and the special envoy handling this will arrive within days. Fellow Daoist should seize this opportunity well. . ."
After Black Miao Venerable finished speaking, he abruptly formed a hand seal. The black light in his eyes vanished, and Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator's face held a bewildered expression. His pupils slowly regained their focus, and he offered another bow.
"You may withdraw!"
Fang Xi waved his hand, dismissing Xi Yi the Rogue Cultivator. He watched the man's retreating figure, his eyes shimmering. . .
...
In the Xuanming Abyss, an unknown number of tens of thousands of li away from Sangqing Peak.
Within a certain reef, a peculiar space had actually been carved out.
The surroundings were bathed in a seven-colored light, seemingly sealing off all auras within the space, making it appear to the outside world as nothing more than an unusual reef.
And within this space, Black Miao Venerable opened his eyes.
His aura had evidently reached mid-stage Soul Transformation. Clearly, he had encountered some fortuitous opportunities during his time on the run.
Across from him, a person sat cross-legged, dressed in black robes with a full head of silver hair—it was none other than Mo Yinjiao, the Sect Master of the Ink Gate! "Fellow Daoist Black Miao, how did your persuasion of those fellow cultivators turn out?"
Mo Yinjiao saw Black Miao Venerable open his eyes and asked indifferently.
"Most of them are half-believing, half-doubting, just a bunch of fence-sitters. Wanting them to actively resist the Dragon Taming Sect is practically dreaming. . ."
Black Miao Venerable sneered: "However, this is just a smokescreen I've released. . . Later, when this news is leaked through our inside agents, the Dragon Taming Sect will only more strictly investigate its subordinate sects and forces, which will be convenient for us to hide and deliver a fatal blow!"
A ruthless glint appeared on Black Miao Venerable's face: "If this matter ultimately succeeds, your esteemed sect will finally have a true foothold and won't need to wander around anymore. . ."
"This strategy is still a bit risky after all. . . " Mo Yinjiao sighed: "It's just a pity. . . the Black Water Sect hasn't truly collected ironclad evidence."
"Hehe. . . The Starry Sky Sect was once a major power known as the Starry Sky Demon Sect. . . So what if they know the Dragon Taming Sect has cultivators who indulge evil flood dragons in devouring Nascent Souls? Among demonic sects, there are even old demons who refine their own disciples and Daoist companions into demonic treasures!"
Black Miao Venerable sneered several times: "Unless the Starry Sky Domain is ruled by those righteous sects famous for hating evil like a passion, even if I handed over the ironclad evidence, it would be useless. . . The great sect enmity, in the end, must be avenged by ourselves!"
Mo Yinjiao fell silent, perhaps pondering something.
Black Miao Venerable's expression, meanwhile, was slightly exhilarated as he described his plan: "Now that Nine Dragons Venerable is on the verge of advancing to Return to Void, the time he undergoes his Great Heavenly Tribulation will surely be the Dragon Taming Sect's weakest moment. . . At that time, I truly wish to witness the might of the Ink Gate Organ City!"
"As you wish, but you should know that my Ink Gate's full support for you is not merely for the sake of acquiring the territory ruled by the Dragon Taming Sect. . ."
Mo Yinjiao's face was utterly calm, like the boundless blue sea, with no one able to discern the hidden currents beneath.
"Heh. . ."
Black Miao Venerable chuckled softly: "I never imagined that at the moment my sect was annihilated, when I fled in disarray, I would actually obtain a fortuitous opportunity within a mystic realm. . . and later meet you all. If that mystic realm hadn't been too dangerous for me to explore alone, I would never have partnered with anyone. . ."
"Regarding this mystic realm in the Xuanming Abyss, my Ink Gate understands it far better than you. Our cooperation will absolutely be mutually beneficial."
Mo Yinjiao said: "After all, we have signed the 'Immortal Spirit Document', and neither of us can bear the consequences of breaking the contract. . ."
"Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist. On the day of success, I shall personally present the intelligence regarding the mystic realm's entrance. " Black Miao Venerable solemnly pledged.
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