Chapter 660: Qing Sang (Extra chapter for the big recommendation! )
Chapter 660: Qing Sang (Extra chapter for the big recommendation! )
Whoosh!
A spirit carpet, woven as if from feathers, soared through the air, with three cultivators seated cross-legged upon it.
"Ancestor, this flying spirit treasure truly leaves no trace; it will likely reach Qing Sang Market in less than two hours."
Wang Benchu offered his compliments.
Fang Xi's expression, however, remained indifferent. He had no idea which unlucky cultivator's storage bag this 'Feather Flight Carpet' spirit treasure had been unearthed from, but since it still had some utility, he hadn't sold it or bestowed it upon his subordinates.
Using it now was just right.
His eyes were neither fully open nor fully closed as he pondered the intelligence he had gathered about the Xuanming Abyss during this period.
"The demise of the Dragon Taming Sect is no surprise to me. That sect's foundations were never truly clean; it was originally the 'Dragon Control Sect', and with the immense benefits of the Immortal Abode's opening, they were certainly targeted as the local overlords first!"
He recalled that back then, Luan Bingxianzi had even sought out the Wang Family Ancestor, seemingly to discuss a countermeasure.
But even if Fang Xi had some friendship with that woman, his own safety was paramount, so he naturally fled without hesitation, effectively leaving her in a difficult spot.
Even so, he felt no trace of guilt in his heart.
After all, there was no alliance back then, and the other party had merely extended an invitation for discussion.
Such high-level cultivators possess many life-saving trump cards; there's no need to worry too much.
'For instance, even though the Dragon Taming Sect was annihilated, and even its Perfected Soul Transformation Sect Master perished in battle, that old Return to Void dragon vanished without a trace; it must have fled into the Xuanming Abyss. . . '
Return to Void cultivators are exceedingly difficult to kill; Fang Xi had a deep appreciation for this.
If Long Qingzi's main body had been solely focused on escaping, he likely would have been left simply staring blankly.
Indeed, had it not been for the initiative to seize his body, Fang Xi truly wouldn't have been confident in a single-strike kill.
'The Ink Gate is too secretive, and these two also don't know anything. It seems. . . I'll have to find a force specializing in intelligence to inquire. '
Fang Xi thought to himself.
Not long after, a verdant spirit mountain appeared on the horizon, growing larger and larger.
Streaks of escaping light converged, and the bustling flow of cultivators nearby made Fang Xi feel as if he had returned to the old Kongsang Market.
He controlled the Feather Flight Carpet, stopping it outside the market.
"Senior, your life-saving grace shall never be forgotten. Should you have any commands in the future, this junior will not shrink from a myriad deaths!"
Fairy Xie performed a graceful bow, then bid her farewell and departed.
Fang Xi watched the woman's retreating back, a slight curve appearing at the corner of his lips. 'If I were merely at Core Formation or even Foundation Establishment, I wonder how this woman would act. Most likely, she'd just casually bestow some minor opportunity, and then the matter would be settled, right? '
Such was the cultivation world; there was nothing more to be said about it.
Wang Benchu, standing nearby, looked at Fang Xi with a face full of expectation. "Ancestor, do you intend to rebuild the Wang Family? Benchu is willing to serve you like a dog or horse!"
He truly hoped the Wang Family would be rebuilt, for then they would have a patron, and his future life and cultivation would be much more stable.
"It's hard to say right now. Let's first observe the current situation. . ."
Fang Xi waved his hand.
Although he possessed special bloodline talismans and artifacts that could reassemble many hidden Wang family members, he currently had no such plans.
His return this time was also to see if there were any advantages to be seized, then to find a place for cultivation, so he could break through to the Perfected Soul Transformation realm, and then plan to breakthrough to Return to Void!
"You're familiar with this place. Go to the intelligence market first."
Having found a laborer, Fang Xi naturally used him without ceremony.
"As for intelligence. . . Eight Winds Tower should be the most well-informed."
Wang Benchu pondered for a moment before giving his answer.
A moment later.
Inside the most luxurious private room of the Eight Winds Tower, Fang Xi sat upright, savoring his tea.
Before him, standing respectfully, was the manager of this branch of the Eight Winds Tower, a Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang.
"Senior, what would you like to ask? This junior will certainly speak freely and conceal nothing."
Manager Zhuang's cultivation was around the early Nascent Soul stage, but most of his lifespan had already passed. He was clearly a cultivator without hope of reaching Soul Transformation, having even long since given up on further cultivation.
"First, tell me about the Immortal Abode overseas. Start from the time of the Kongsang Market. . ."
Fang Xi took a sip of spirit tea and casually instructed.
"Understood!"
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang respectfully assented. After organizing his thoughts, he began, "Back then, Kongsang Market was swept by the Black Tide, and then a Return to Void desolater beast like the 'Great Kun' actually appeared, along with a 'True Jiaolong Whale'. This whale concealed the coordinates of the Immortal Abode overseas within its divine sense, transmitting them through whale songs. . . causing the Immortal Abode to become known to everyone."
"At that time, there were also two Return to Void cultivators who made a move. . ."
"Wait. . . two? " Fang Xi set down his teacup.
When he had descended to the lower realms back then, he had only heard of one Return to Void cultivator making a move.
"Exactly. . . Back then, the Three Swords Spirit Lord of the Starry Sky Sect resisted that Return to Void Great Kun, and then Zi Feng Lingjun made a move, attempting to slay that True Jiaolong Whale. . . but it used the Black Tide's geographical advantage, escaping back to the Xuanming Abyss at the cost of severe injuries. . . However, Kongsang Market was ultimately struck by the Great Kun, completely destroyed, jade and stone alike. . ."
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang spoke here with great regret: "After the Black Tide, the Xuanming Abyss expanded once more, and as news of the Immortal Abode spread, many Return to Void forces sent people here, truly creating a lively scene. . . Battles were also inevitable. The Dragon Taming Sect was exposed for inexplicably allowing evil flood dragons to devour the Nascent Souls of human cultivators, leading to its direct annihilation. The destruction of this Return to Void force was the biggest event in our region in ten thousand years. . . ""It is said that at that time, over ten Return to Void cultivators gathered in the Xuanming Abyss. Even that Great Kun only dared to hide near the Xuanming Sea Eye and did not dare to venture out. . . Numerous Return to Void Grand cultivators jointly explored the Immortal Abode, suffering heavy casualties. . . The formation within that Immortal Abode could even weaken the cultivation of Return to Void cultivators. Regardless of whether they were Soul Transformation or Return to Void cultivators, upon entering, they were suppressed to the Core Formation cultivator level. . ."
A bitter smile appeared on Manager Zhuang's face: "And at the core of the Immortal Abode, there were puppets guarding it, and they were surprisingly Fourth-stage! They were not restricted by the Immortal Abode's formation, and it's said that several Return to Void cultivators died at the hands of these puppets at that time. . ."
"This is truly. . ."
Fang Xi was somewhat speechless.
How majestic were Return to Void Grand cultivators? Even in the Earthly Immortal World, they could gallop freely within the human race's territory.
Yet, one wrong step, and they died aggrievedly at the hands of Fourth-stage puppets. What kind of situation was this?
"This matter was too significant; it even alarmed that Void Amalgamation cultivator from the Starry Sky Sect. . . It is said that this Grand cultivator also came to the Xuanming Abyss and made a move once."
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang said mysteriously.
"Oh? What was the outcome? " Fang Xi's heart stirred.
Void Amalgamation cultivators were already considered top-tier combat strength among the human race. As long as Mahayana Loose Immortals did not appear, they were beings who could decide the fate of many humans.
"It is said that Grand Void Amalgamation cultivator used a certain secret treasure, shaking the Immortal Abode. . . and then gracefully departed!"
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang replied cautiously.
'So he didn't manage it, then? Well. . . this counts as concealing for a venerable one. '
Fang Xi chuckled inwardly.
He now knew that the Immortal Abode was an item lost from the True Immortal World, and it might very well contain immortal-tier restrictions.
Although human Void Amalgamation cultivators were supreme Grand cultivators in the Earthly Immortal World, they might not be of much use when facing immortal-tier spiritual restrictions.
Indeed, he probably didn't even dare to delve deep into the Immortal Abode, for if he were ambushed by lower-realm cultivators, that would truly be a devastating loss!
"However, the Starry Sky Sect later sent people to construct this Qing Sang Market. . . and proclaimed that the Immortal Abode's restrictions had been breached by that Grand cultivator. Every 365 years, corresponding to the Zhou Tian cycle, the Immortal Abode's restrictions would temporarily become ineffective for a period, and at that time, cultivators who entered would no longer have their cultivation suppressed. . ."
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang said.
"Oh?"
This sudden turn of events somewhat surprised even Fang Xi.
'It seems cultivators of the Earthly Immortal World still have some capabilities. . . '
'365 years, you say? Those high-level cultivators have temporarily left now, but they've certainly left behind spies and informants. . . Once the opening day arrives, a multitude of high-level cultivators will undoubtedly gather. . . '
He gradually felt an urge to depart.
After all, the Xuanming Abyss had now become a place of trouble, utterly unsuitable for his desire for low-profile development.
The allure of an Immortal Abode was too great!
This time, the period was still short; in a few hundred years, Void Amalgamation cultivators from other domains might even rush over!
'First, I'll contact my old connections, and then see the situation. . . '
'After some time, I'll simply leave. . . '
Given the vastness of the Earthly Immortal World, there were plenty of places that suited Fang Xi's intentions.
'I need to find a place suitable for breaking through to Return to Void. . . '
Although cultivators at the Soul Transformation stage could draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, their requirements for a spirit vein environment during breakthrough were no longer high.
However, if there were an Immortal Abode rich in spiritual energy, or even paved with Immortal Jade, it would still be a considerable aid for the great realm after breaking through to Return to Void.
Fang Xi set down his teacup and casually asked a few more questions about the Profound Nether Commerce Guild and Luan Bingxianzi's situation, immediately gaining a clear understanding. "Many thanks for informing me, young friend. . . May I ask what the cost is?"
"Not at all, not at all! For Senior to come to our tower for information is an honor for my Eight Winds Tower!"
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang's face was filled with a sense of honor. "There's no need for a single coin. . ."
"In my life, I dislike owing favors the most."
Fang Xi let out a cold snort, and the oppressive aura of a Soul Transformation cultivator descended, causing Manager Zhuang's entire body to tremble. He felt as if his deepest secrets had been seen through.
By the time he recovered, there was no longer anyone in front of him. Only on the table, next to the steaming spirit tea, lay a supreme-grade spirit stone.
The Nascent Soul cultivator with the surname Zhuang let out a bitter laugh and collected the spirit stone.
He truly had no ill intentions; he merely wanted to curry a small favor with this Wang Family Ancestor.
Although for those high-level cultivators, favors were often more valuable.
He walked out of the room and ordered someone to clean up, his heart still filled with uncertainty and surprise: 'Why does this Wang Family Ancestor give me a more terrifying feeling than even the Grand Elder in our tower? Could it be. . . that during the time the Wang Family Ancestor was gone, he actually went to advance his cultivation? '
This was also a little loose end Fang Xi intentionally left behind.
After all, the Wang Family Ancestor was eventually going to break through to the Return to Void realm, and his cultivation had to gradually increase.
Previously, this person was only at the early Soul Transformation stage, but what he had just displayed was the cultivation and oppressive aura of a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator.
And after some time, he could legitimately break through to the late stage.
After that, it would be the achievement of Return to Void!
He wondered what the Wang family members would feel if they knew. . .
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