Chapter 647: Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation) (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 647: Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation) (Seeking Subscription)
"The Earth Immortal Way. . . is this the path the 'Withered Glory Chant' will take in the future? It's not bad. . ."
Fang Xi was a person content with his lot, and he always compared himself only to those less capable.
Though the Earth Immortal Way wasn't as grand as the Heavenly Immortal Way, it was still far superior to the numerous Human Immortals in the Earthly Immortal World. . .
Many of those Mahayana cultivators perished directly under the Great Heavenly Tribulation, utterly unable to ascend to immortality!
Even if they ascended, they were merely Human Immortals, proclaimed as 'True Immortals' in essence, yet ultimately unable to achieve a perfect fusion of spirit and body through a single transformation.
No matter what, an Earth Immortal was always better than a Human Immortal!
As for Heavenly Immortals? Fang Xi disdained comparing himself to them!
As long as you're content with a simple life, happiness will follow.
Among them, the most crucial was naturally the 'Spiritual Domain' secret art.
This secret art required the 'Withered Glory Chant' as its foundation, and it would be difficult to unleash unless one reached the Return to Void or even Void Amalgamation realm.
It also required a corresponding high-grade Heaven and Earth spiritual root, and the 'Longevity Art'. . .
Once the Spiritual Domain was established, it possessed many wondrous uses, akin to a portable cave-heaven, able to resist external laws, and even offering a certain possibility of fighting beyond one's realm.
Of course, when it came to fighting beyond one's realm, it still depended on the 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light'!
Fang Xi quietly recalled, and in his mind, a set of incantations written in Dragon Seal Script appeared. Their exquisite profundity would require careful study before he could begin cultivating them.
Thinking of the related intelligence, his expression slightly darkened: "The 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light' is an heaven-defying art; when it is cultivated to completion, there will surely be a resonance with heaven and earth. . . Therefore, I absolutely cannot cultivate it in the Earthly Immortal World."
"The Human World used to be an option, but after Long Qingzi's demise, the so-called 'Severing of Heaven and Earth' might no longer be safe. . . Fortunately, I still have the All-Heavens Precious Mirror, allowing me to easily shift the blame. . . Even if the 'Long Qingzi' of the Earthly Immortal World discovered it, he could only pinpoint a minor world. . ."
Such a heaven-and-earth resonance would be enormous in the Earthly Immortal World, inevitably discovered and even pursued by that 'Long Qingzi'.
With his late-stage Void Amalgamation cultivation, it would pose an immense danger.
Furthermore, as one of the Human Race Five Sons, he wielded great power, making it entirely possible for him to monitor lower realms and detect that slightest fluctuation.
If a fluctuation were detected in the Human World, and without the 'Severing of Heaven and Earth' in place, there was an eighty percent chance Return to Void cultivators would be dispatched to the lower realms once more, replaying the ancient war!
Therefore, it was best to flee and find another minor world to cultivate in.
If no 'Realm Descent' occurred, this might seem difficult, but for Fang Xi, it was merely a trivial matter.
He pondered for a moment. The first Great Liang World disallowed entry to cultivators above Nascent Soul and also possessed the power of a Dao Fruit, making it not a good choice.
As for the Red Sun Realm and Kyushu Realm, they were his own people, and it wouldn't be good to involve them in such a scheme.
"Indeed. . . must I cultivate in the Minghuan World then?"
Fang Xi murmured, and a green broken sword appeared in his hand.
The sword's body was covered in tree-ring patterns, and its broken edge was as smooth as a mirror. Now, its divine light was concealed, making it seem like a lifeless object.
He attempted to inject a trace of spiritual power, but found he couldn't even refine this immortal sword, let alone activate it.
"A flying sword of the Immortal Abode Rare Treasure level, even if incomplete, is still extraordinary. . ."
Fang Xi muttered to himself.
Immortal Abode Rare Treasure!
Treasures of this caliber had only one source: the True Immortal World!
Even Mahayana cultivators in the Earthly Immortal World could only refine 'Semi-Immortal Artifacts'.
Even though this flying sword was incomplete, if even a sliver of its power could be unleashed, it would likely be enough to traverse the Earthly Immortal World without peer!
'Of course, it's more likely I'd be robbed the moment I stepped out. . . '
According to Long Qingzi's memories, this sword was also a supreme treasure he obtained from that Immortal Abode.
One must know that if an immortal artifact of this caliber were held in the hands of a Mahayana cultivator, its power would be even more unparalleled. Though this immortal sword was incomplete, it was still enough to incite covetousness and contention among many Void Amalgamation cultivators.
"That Long Qingzi is truly a great person!"
Fang Xi stroked the broken sword, then his expression shifted: "In that case. . . from today forward, you shall be the Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation)!"
The Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation) buzzed faintly, a sound that could have been protest or something else entirely. . .
...
Myriad Islands Lake.
The Kyushu Mechanized City floated.
On Emerald Island, Fang Xi sat cross-legged, quietly circulating the Divine Transformation chapter of the 'Withered Glory Chant'.
He had long since advanced his spiritual power to the late Divine Transformation stage; now, it was merely a matter of catching up, running through the cultivation method's route once, and then mastering all the secret arts he hadn't yet cultivated.
Among these was a secret art, previously used by Long Qingzi, which allowed him to merge with a tree to extend his lifespan and heal injuries, named 'Wood Element Secret Art'!
Once he had familiarized himself with the cultivation method, he was a genuine late Divine Transformation cultivator who had broken through with the 'Withered Glory Chant'. His divine abilities and spiritual power, even judging by immortal cultivation alone, were no longer weak among the cultivators of the Earthly Immortal World.
Naturally, what Fang Xi focused on comprehending more was the 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light', as well as the 'Earth Immortal Way'!
"An Earth Immortal must possess their own Spiritual Domain. . . the Withered Glory Chant, Longevity Art, and spiritual roots are merely the foundation. The most crucial aspect is constructing one's own Spiritual Domain. Once the Spiritual Domain is complete, one can slightly resist the power of laws. . . A Return to Void cultivator can also reside in the Human World for an extended period."
"Even if the Spiritual Domain reaches perfection, Void Amalgamation might not be out of reach. . ."
The Earthly Immortal World was too dangerous; Fang Xi still preferred to establish his main base in the Human World.
In any case, even if the spiritual energy in the Human World hadn't upgraded, as long as he had the All-Heavens Precious Mirror and instructed his External Avatar to continuously send various rare spiritual pills from the Earthly Immortal World, his cultivation progress wouldn't be too slow.
He closed his eyes and once again entered a state of comprehension.
Time passed, an unknown duration, until the cave-dwelling's door finally burst open.
Fang Xi, clad in a green bamboo Daoist robe, leisurely walked out of the Long Qing Hall.
"Island Master. . ."
"Dao Master. . ."
Both the local cultivators and the Kyushu cultivators bowed in succession, appearing to be getting along quite well.
—With Fang Xi as the Dao Master, the Kyushu Realm cultivators wouldn't directly plunder the Human World's resources. In any case, they could already earn a great deal through the scissors gap between industry and agriculture.
What was surprising was that the Human World's cultivators didn't feel disadvantaged either.
After all, many of the Kyushu Realm's inexpensive artifacts, pills, and even advanced cultivation experiences were truly tangible benefits!
Fang Xi arrived in the Long Qing Hall and saw that all the Divine Transformation cultivators were present, looking quite cheerful.
This time, in clearing out the various mystic realms, their gains were considerable, and there were not many casualties, making it a great victory!
Even the Wang Family Ancestor, who had been a step slower, had a hint of a smile on his face.
"Everyone. . . how is the rewarding of merits progressing?"
Fang Xi sat in the main seat and asked casually.
He had gathered these cultivators, of course, not for free. He had at least promised to distribute the spoils of war afterwards, otherwise, who would play along with him?
"The portion for Nascent Soul cultivators has largely been completed. . ."
Yunxi Xianzi said softly.
They had obtained too many spiritual medicines from the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm this time, enough to refine many furnaces of 'Nascent Soul Condensing Pills' and pills that increased Nascent Soul cultivators' spiritual power.
As for cultivation methods and secret arts, the Kyushu Realm also had everything imaginable.
Therefore, this part of the process went quite smoothly.
Fang Xi glanced at the jade slip and found that more Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged for 'Nascent Soul Condensing Pills'. It seemed that behind every cultivator, there were forces and concerns.
In addition, compensation for those who had died in battle had already been distributed.
"There's just one difficult matter. . . the cultivators who originally chose to enter the mystic realm for exploration. . ."
Ghost Axe Venerable brought up a matter.
Back then, to stimulate these old Nascent Soul monsters, Fang Xi had even offered 'Divine Transformation Spirit Paste'.
Now, it was time to fulfill that promise.
"In terms of merit, who ranks first?"
Fang Xi asked casually.
"It should be Liu Xu!"
Tumo Venerable spoke: "It's just that this woman. . ."
"Enough, bring her up."
Fang Xi commanded.
Not long after, Liu Xu, clad in purple, was led into the hall.
Though her features were still identical to before, her demeanor now held a hint of composure and charm, causing Fang Xi to subtly frown.
"Liu Xu. . . greets the Island Master! And greets all Venerables!"
Liu Xu gracefully bowed.
If she were an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, seeing so many important figures suddenly would have made her heart tremble with trepidation. This woman, however, appeared poised and generous.
"I summoned you for two matters. . . First, your contribution to this mystic realm exploration was considerable."
Fang Xi raised a hand, and a jade box appeared, landing in Liu Xu's grasp.
A hint of pleasant surprise flashed across Liu Xu's face.
Without this 'Divine Transformation Spirit Paste', she might never have hoped to reach the Divine Transformation realm in this lifetime.
And at this moment, in the eyes of the numerous Divine Transformation cultivators present, she was the most promising individual for a future breakthrough to join their ranks!
The woman opened the jade box, generously verified the authenticity of the Divine Transformation Spirit Paste, then gracefully bowed: "Many thanks, Island Master. . . Liu Xu wishes to continue her seclusion on Emerald Island, and respectfully requests the Island Master's acceptance!"
How precious was Divine Transformation Spirit Paste?
In the Human World, it was likely already extinct!
Even these Divine Transformation Venerables might harbor some subtle thoughts.
After all, who didn't have relatives, friends, or disciples?
"This is also a trouble. . ."
Fang Xi looked around at the Divine Transformation cultivators: "Since you are all here, why not together make a pact? No one is to seize the Divine Transformation Spirit Paste, nor leak this matter. How about it?"
Ghost Axe Venerable and Tumo Venerable naturally had no objections.
As for the Wang Family Ancestor, he had been slightly tempted before, but at this moment, he dared not admit it and tacitly agreed.
Fang Xi smiled faintly and took out an 'Immortal Spirit Document'.
Upon it were many contracts he had drawn up. Liu Xu's matter was merely incidental; the key was to keep certain matters within the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm confidential.
Fortunately, there weren't many cultivators in the Human World with the potential to reach Divine Transformation, and even fewer with the hope of ascension.
As long as these Divine Transformation cultivators were controlled, the Earthly Immortal World wouldn't receive any news.
"Immortal Spirit Document? !"
Yunxi Xianzi's expression subtly changed. Under Fang Xi's gaze, she had no choice but to step forward and sign, followed by Xiao Qing, Chi Lian, the Wang Family Ancestor, and others. . . Even Liu Xu left her name.
Only after the contract was established did Fang Xi say with a smile: "Now that the Human World's spiritual energy is abundant, perhaps you all can advance your cultivation further. I won't detain you any longer. Let's begin distributing the battle merits and gains. . ."
The hearts of the many Divine Transformation cultivators were stirred.
Cultivators were also mortals; at this moment, for the sake of those rare spiritual medicines, they would not hesitate to even argue openly.
Fang Xi, however, couldn't be bothered with such trivialities. He simply had Taiyi project a light screen.
"I have already tallied everyone's merits from the mystic realm. The exchange list is below. Tumo, you may go first."
Tumo Venerable looked at his contribution points, then at the exchange list, and saw that 'True Blood Pill' was prominently at the top.
This kind of spiritual pill, capable of assisting Divine Transformation cultivators in enhancing their cultivation, had a market everywhere.
Moreover, it seemed the Dao Master indeed hoped the cultivators beneath him would choose more of this type of pill. . .
He showed no change in expression, lightly swiping a few times on the screen, diligently searching for what he needed.
Even the Dao Master, on such matters, could not go against his will.
Fortunately, the two Divine Transformation Venerables from the Kyushu Realm didn't think much of the 'True Blood Pill', while the Wang Family Ancestor and Yunxi Xianzi were quite covetous, immediately exchanging for a considerable amount.
After the distribution among the many cultivators was complete, Fang Xi looked at Ghost Axe and Tumo: "This realm has an ascension platform. Do you two wish to use it to ascend?"
Divine Transformation Perfected cultivators could use the world's repulsive force to actively open an ascension channel.
However, cultivators below that stage could not do so; they would still require the assistance of an 'ascension platform'.
As an extremely powerful human world in ancient times, the Human World naturally possessed an ascension platform. It was currently located in the Northern Plains Cultivation World and guarded by the Ice God Palace.
However, the Kyushu Realm did not have such an item. Therefore, to ascend, one had to cultivate to Divine Transformation Perfected, or hitch a ride on someone else's ascension channel, or take a gamble in the void fissures.
If these two Divine Transformation cultivators wished to use the ascension platform to ascend, Fang Xi would not stop them.
Tumo Venerable and Ghost Axe Venerable exchanged glances, both shaking their heads: "We haven't even thoroughly researched the various matters of the lower realms yet. Let's wait until we reach Divine Transformation Perfected before discussing it. . ."
Hearing this, Fang Xi didn't press the matter: "This Venerable also plans to cultivate for some time, then ascend. . ."
Indeed, Fang Xi also planned to ascend!
Moreover, he intended to use the 'ascension platform's' proper channel.
In that case, upon ascending to the upper realm, he would inevitably be detected by the corresponding 'Welcoming Immortal Platform' and thus land near the Three Realms Mountain.
Furthermore, he could even protect his contracted life-bound spirit beasts, or even friends, to ascend together!
Though those who hadn't cultivated to the Divine Transformation realm couldn't follow in the ascension, perhaps some would be able to break through by then.
And with Fang Xi's protection, there wouldn't be much danger in taking the ascension channel.
This would also allow him to clearly establish his identity.
Of course. . . only that of his External Avatar.
As for his main body, perhaps it could cultivate the Earth Immortal Way in the Human World, or perhaps it could go to the Xuanming Abyss and continue to live as a humble local. . .
...
Inside the secret chamber.
Fang Xi sat cross-legged, his hands forming incantations, and a flash of light appeared above his head.
His main Nascent Soul emerged, spitting out a mouthful of cyan-green infant fire, continuously refining the Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation)!
This incomplete Immortal Abode Rare Treasure still offered no response. Whether divine consciousness or spiritual power entered it, it was like a clay ox entering the sea – utterly without a trace.
After a long while, Fang Xi sighed and carefully put away the Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation).
He had long since deeply witnessed the power of this flying sword, and naturally, he would not abandon it.
"Perhaps my spiritual power is insufficient, making it difficult to refine this sword. After advancing to Return to Void, or even Void Amalgamation, I should be able to barely activate it. . ."
Thinking of how the young Earth Immortal had aged significantly after activating this sword, Fang Xi also felt a tremor in his heart.
To activate this sword, it might also require consuming a large amount of vital essence.
However, its power was entirely worth anticipating.
"According to Long Qingzi's knowledge, even a fragment of an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure is of extraordinary value, not inferior to ordinary Void Amalgamation treasures. Some with very special effects would even make rogue Mahayana Immortals covetous. . ."
"As for incomplete Immortal Abode Rare Treasures, their power is generally diminished depending on the degree of damage, but they are still above ordinary 'Semi-Immortal Artifacts'."
"As for a complete Immortal Abode Rare Treasure, if a Void Amalgamation cultivator wielded it, it might even threaten a Mahayana cultivator. . ."
"This Qing He Sword is an incomplete Immortal Abode Rare Treasure. Its value is unparalleled. . ."
Fang Xi murmured, then once again immersed himself in cultivation.
...
Spring passed and autumn came.
In the blink of an eye, dozens more years had passed.
On this day.
Fang Xi's hands continuously formed incantations, his expression exceedingly solemn.
Streaks of green aura spread throughout the secret chamber.
Countless runes, like tadpoles, swam and continuously submerged into a central green light mass.
Within the light mass was the Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation).
At this moment, a layer of blood-red light was continuously spreading over the Qing He Sword.
Swoosh!
Suddenly, the countless blood-red lights moved, eagerly rushing into the sword's body.
Witnessing this scene, Fang Xi's eyes suddenly lit up, and his hand seals changed.
The Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation) hummed without wind, its five-colored aura flashed, then abruptly transformed into a green speck of light, which he swallowed into his abdomen.
Within his Dantian Qi Sea.
His main Nascent Soul sat cross-legged, then suddenly extended a hand.
A miniature version of the Qing He Sword (Fifth Generation), now dozens of times smaller, landed in its grasp.
It giggled, and began to play with it. . .
After a long while, Fang Xi opened his eyes: "Decades of arduous effort. . . finally, I've managed to refine a trace of this sword and barely store it within my Dantian."
As for activating the power of an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure, he didn't even dare to contemplate it!
Even this tiny bit of refinement was the result of a secret art Fang Xi had learned from Long Qingzi after fully converting to the 'Withered Glory Chant' cultivation method.
Otherwise, making this incomplete Immortal Abode Rare Treasure recognize him as its master would truly have been incredibly difficult.
"Over these past years. . . through continuous comprehension, the 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light' written in Dragon Seal Script has also been fully understood, and I can now begin to cultivate it. . ."
"Perhaps, I should go to the Minghuan World?"
Fang Xi murmured to himself, then rose and walked out of the cave-dwelling.
Outside the cave-dwelling, amidst a expanse of white mist, there were actually quite a few transmission talismans!
Fang Xi casually grabbed one, and after a sweep with his divine consciousness, he was slightly stunned: "Why has this woman also come? To congratulate me on my thousandth birthday banquet. . . So, counting on my fingers, this body has truly reached a full thousand years?"
A thousand years!
This was dozens of generations for mortals, and even for cultivators, it was by no means a short span of time!
It could even be the entire lifespan of a Nascent Soul Patriarch!
However, for Fang Xi, this was just the beginning, practically nothing.
"Cultivating to late Divine Transformation at a thousand years old. . . this speed is quite good even in the Earthly Immortal World."
He smiled faintly, transforming into a streak of green light, and arrived at the Long Qing Hall.
Within the Long Qing Hall, several women were already waiting.
Zhong Hong Yu, Liu Xu, Ling Shu. . . even Shui Lingxin was there!
The four women truly resembled spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each possessing their own unique charms.
Upon seeing Fang Xi arrive, they immediately curtseyed.
Zhong Hong Yu was even more delighted: "Young Master's thousandth birthday banquet is approaching. Shall we celebrate?"
Fang Xi gazed at the woman. Now that his cultivation was even more profound, and he was a late Divine Transformation cultivator of the 'Withered Glory Chant', his perception of lifespan was keener. He knew that this woman had about two hundred years of lifespan remaining.
Barely equivalent to four generations of mortals' lives!
After all, the Human World was not the Kyushu Realm; for mortals, living past fifty was already considered a long life.
'This was also because she had consumed a Longevity Tortoise Pill to replenish her lifespan. . . and her cultivation progress wasn't significant, her future bleak. '
He floated into his seat, looked at the four women, and smiled: "I don't need to host any grand banquet for celebration. Just inviting three or five friends for a cup of wine will suffice. . ."
Fang Xi actually always preferred peace and quiet, disliking bustling crowds.
And cultivators hosting various grand banquets were often more about forging connections and collecting gifts on the side.
Now, in the lower realm, there was no one he needed to curry favor with. As for collecting congratulatory gifts?
After clearing out the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm, there was nothing mundane that could catch his eye anymore.
Only treasures like the 'Taiyin Jade Crystal' would make Fang Xi spare a second glance.
Therefore, even though many cultivators held grand thousandth birthday banquets, for Fang Xi, it was merely. . . so-so.
'Most of those who host thousandth birthday banquets are old Nascent Soul monsters with only a few years left to live, so they indulge in pleasure while they can. . . '
'But my lifespan is vast. I'm practically just a child now, so there's no need to rush. . . The good days of enjoyment are still ahead! '
Fang Xi glanced over, and upon seeing Shui Lingxin, he couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart: "For a mere thousandth birthday banquet, to trouble Fairy Shui to specifically rush here. . . I observe Fairy Shui's cultivation, and it seems you should be starting to refine your spiritual power, preparing to assault the Divine Transformation bottleneck, yes?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Although he didn't quite believe in the existence of reincarnation in the world, two leaves so remarkably similar still couldn't help but soften his heart.
In a trance, he seemed to recall that young girl who used to call him 'Uncle'.
Now that Shui Lingxin was about to attempt to break through to Divine Transformation, he was quite pleased.
"Senior, congratulations on your thousandth birthday! Shui Lingxin presents this congratulatory gift on behalf of my master."
Shui Lingxin stepped forward, first bowing respectfully, then saying: "Furthermore. . . there is one more matter I wish to inquire of Senior. I wonder when Senior plans to ascend?"
Fang Xi listened, then pondered: "Are you asking this yourself, or on behalf of your master?"
He planned to ascend via the ascension platform. With his divine abilities and spiritual power, he should be able to protect a few fellow Divine Transformation cultivators, allowing them to safely reach the Earthly Immortal World.
It could be said that the risk was significantly reduced.
He disdained supporting someone of the Wang Family Ancestor's caliber.
However, Shui Lingxin and Yunxi Xianzi could indeed occupy one or two spots.
But there was a problem here: Shui Lingxin was specifically cultivated by Yunxi Xianzi to inherit the foundation of Penglai Immortal Island.
If both Divine Transformation cultivators ascended, what would happen to Penglai Immortal Island?
Although the immortal path valued personal cultivation, there were also some cultivators who valued their Dao lineage and sect's heritage more than their own lives.
Therefore, if anyone were to ascend, it would be Yunxi Xianzi. Shui Lingxin would at least need to endure hundreds of years in the Human World, cultivating the next generation of Divine Transformation seeds, before she could ascend.
"Between one hundred and two hundred years."
Fang Xi glanced at Zhong Hong Yu, then looked at Ling Shu and Liu Xu, finally speaking: "At that time, if you all achieve the Divine Transformation Dao and wish to ascend to the Earthly Immortal World, you may as well come with me. . ."
Even with the shattering of the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm, the Human World's spiritual energy upgrading, and the Central Domain's recovery, breaking through the Divine Transformation bottleneck remained an extremely difficult task.
And after breaking through to Divine Transformation, cultivating to Divine Transformation Perfected would take an unknown amount of time.
Even using the ascension platform was fraught with danger.
In comparison, merely breaking through to the early Divine Transformation stage, then receiving assistance to ascend to the Earthly Immortal World and utilizing its resources, would surely lead to rapid advancements in cultivation—that would be the true path to a hopeful longevity!
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