Chapter 712: Redeeming Oneself (Bonus Chapter for Subscription)
Chapter 712: Redeeming Oneself (Bonus Chapter for Subscription)
Within Celestial Brahma City.
Inside a picturesque cave abode.
Fang Xi saw off Master Yuan Yin, then raised his hand to cast out several array flags, sealing off the cave abode.
It was only then that his expression shifted; his face appeared exceptionally pale, and his aura flickered erratically.
Fang Xi immediately sat cross-legged, took out a jade bottle from his bosom, and upon opening it, revealed a single foul-smelling medicinal pill that emanated a scarlet blood-red glow, vaguely coalescing into the form of a serpent.
Without hesitation, he swallowed it directly and silently circulated his cultivation art to refine it.
Only after a long while did a trace of color return to his face. . .
«Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix. . . if you don't die this time, I will surely have my revenge! »
The opponent had pursued him relentlessly, and though they were wary of him using Little Green as a shield, several of their fatal strikes had failed, yet they still left him with severe injuries.
Not to mention, the price of the 'Blood Essence Substitution Secret Art' was the consumption of a vast amount of blood essence.
Naturally, before Master Yuan Yin, he had to employ a secret art to suppress his injuries.
«If it were my main body, with the 'Eternal Evergreen Body', these would be but minor injuries, though still a bit troublesome for me. . . thankfully, I have healing pills refined from Myriad Wood Mother Qi and various ancient beast materials. »
The External Avatar murmured to himself.
...
Several months later.
Inside another cave abode in Celestial Brahma City.
Golden lotus flowers bloomed one after another in the void, exuding a fragrant aroma.
Within a pavilion in the heart of a lake.
Fang Xi was currently seated before a yellow-robed monk.
«Daoist Friend Fang, do you wish to leave the Celestial Brahma Army? »
The yellow-robed monk had the head of a tiger and the eyes of a leopard, with a faint golden complexion, appearing exceedingly fierce. His cultivation realm was late-stage Return to Void, and he was the current leader of the many Return to Void cultivators in Celestial Brahma City — Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master.
«Indeed, I ask for the Zen Master's approval. »
Fang Xi took a sip of spirit tea and placed a storage bag on the table.
Inside the bag, naturally, were a thousand supreme-grade spirit stones.
«Daoist Friend, why not reconsider? With Senior Shen Suanzi presiding here now, the Celestial Brahma Domain is bound to stabilize. As long as you wait a while longer, you will surely reap rewards. . . »
Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master said nothing else, merely attempting to entice him with benefits.
«I may not leave the Celestial Brahma Domain, but the cultivation art I practice is special. If I do not complete this matter, I fear my thoughts will not be smooth and unhindered, which would greatly impede my cultivation progress. . . »
Fang Xi sighed.
«Since that is the case, this old monk will not force your hand. . . »
Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master shook his head and accepted the storage bag filled with supreme-grade spirit stones.
«Many thanks. . . »
Fang Xi cupped his fists, then transformed into a streak of light, vanishing amidst the pond full of lotus flowers.
Problems that were incredibly difficult during the Divine Transformation stage became as easy as turning one's palm after reaching Return to Void.
The hierarchical barrier of the cultivation world was evident.
It was precisely because of this that numerous cultivators were spurred to brave life and death in pursuit of higher realms, solely to seize control of their own destinies!
«Amitābha. . . »
Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master watched Fang Xi depart, merely reciting scriptures silently.
«Zen Master, are you truly letting this person leave? »
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the side.
A lotus flower bloomed, and from it stepped out a person who appeared to be in his twenties or thirties. He wore a scholar's robe of cyan color and held a shimmering jade brush in his hand.
«This person's heart is not with us. Since he is resolute in his departure, what else can be done? »
Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master said, «Regarding the rules for ascended cultivators to redeem themselves, they were set by the Human Race Five Sons together. Are you suggesting to violate them? »
«Naturally, I wouldn't dare. . . » The jade-brush scholar sighed, a hint of reluctance in his voice. «For this person to ascend to Return to Void so quickly, he must possess some fortuitous encounters and secrets. . . »
«Among those who achieve Return to Void, who doesn't have a secret or two? » Golden Flood Dragon Zen Master smiled gently. «What's more, perhaps he has already expended his fortuitous encounters in ascending to Return to Void. . . If we act rashly, Daoist Friend, do you know that this person just escaped with his life from a Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix? With such divine abilities. . . even if you and I were to join forces, we might not be able to detain him. At that point, we wouldn't gain any meat, but instead, stir up a whole lot of trouble. . . »
«Alas. . . »
How could the jade-brush scholar not know this? He was simply feeling a bit unwilling.
Recalling Fang Xi's life-preserving methods at that moment, all other thoughts immediately vanished: «That's true. . . in the wilderness, fortuitous encounters are plentiful. As long as one isn't afraid of danger, one is bound to gain something. Once Senior Shen Suanzi returns, we must vigorously reclaim the land. . . perhaps the opportunity for you and me to ascend to Void Amalgamation lies right here! »
...
«Finally, I have regained my freedom. . . »
Fang Xi returned to his cave abode, his mood greatly uplifted.
After all, this identity had already been 'whitewashed', and he had the background of an ascended cultivator.
In the future, even if he were to join some Great Ascension sects, he should still be highly regarded.
Even. . . in the future, he might even have hope of competing for a spot among the Human Race Five Sons.
It wasn't that Fang Xi coveted power and authority; he had merely heard that as one of the Human Race Five Sons, one would inevitably receive cultivation from top-tier Great Ascension Rogue Immortals, and the probability of breaking through to Great Ascension would far exceed that of ordinary Void Amalgamation cultivators.
To increase his chances of breakthrough in the future, Fang Xi wouldn't mind contending for a position among the Human Race Five Sons if the opportunity arose.
He arrived at his own cave abode, just as he was about to enter, a voice suddenly rang out beside him: «Little Friend. . . »
Fang Xi's pupils subtly contracted, but a respectful expression appeared on his face as he looked towards a spot in the void.
He saw that where there had been no one, an unassuming little old man suddenly appeared, dressed in a tattered Daoist robe and holding a banner inscribed with 'Number One Under Heaven'.
«Greetings, Senior Shen Suanzi! »
Fang Xi cupped his fists with both hands and bowed respectfully. «Congratulations, Senior, on your triumphant return. . . »
This was, in fact, a probe from him, as he wanted even more to know the fate of that Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix.
Upon mentioning this, Shen Suanzi's face was instantly alight with joy. «This time, I truly struck it rich. . . Not only did I subdue a Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix, I also learned many top-tier secrets of the demon race, such as the identity of that Great Sage who is about to attempt to advance to the Great Ascension stage. . . Do you wish to know? »
«Although I am somewhat eager. . . this junior also knows the principle that misfortune comes from unguarded speech, so I shall wait for another day to speak of it. »
Fang Xi hurriedly shook his head.
«Not bad, not bad. . . »
Shen Suanzi didn't dwell on these topics. Instead, he said enthusiastically, «That Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix possessed quite a few good things. With this foundation, the treasure I have conceptualized can also be refined, and it should prove quite beneficial for overcoming tribulations in the future. . . »
«Overcoming tribulations? The materials from a Void Amalgamation Celestial Phoenix should not be sufficient to refine a treasure capable of defending against Great Ascension immortal lightning. . . »
«Therefore, this person is still at mid-stage Void Amalgamation? He is about to undergo a tribulation to advance to late-stage Void Amalgamation? »
Fang Xi's thoughts swirled rapidly, instantly thinking of many things.
And this Shen Suanzi, who regarded him with special favor, made Fang Xi feel quite troubled.
Until he reached the Void Amalgamation realm, he intensely disliked dealing with cultivators of a higher stage than himself.
«Of course. . . a human Void Amalgamation cultivator's lifespan is only tens of thousands of years. . . This person appears to have at least half of his lifespan expended, but I wonder how much he has left. . . »
«If it truly came to a fight, my main body would not fear him. . . »
Even for a Void Amalgamation cultivator, five thousand years of lifespan were exceptionally precious, impossible to easily abandon.
This was also currently Fang Xi's greatest weapon against high-stage cultivators.
«This Shen Suanzi's divination abilities are hailed as the best in the human race. Could he have divined something? »
Fang Xi's heart jolted with alarm.
However, with a Void Amalgamation cultivator visiting at this moment, there was nothing else he could do but invite the other party into his cave abode and offer tea.
Shen Suanzi seemed to be in a good mood. After drinking the spirit tea, he smiled as he observed Fang Xi. «Little Friend, the true demonic qi on your person is quite dense. Could you be a Gu cultivator? »
Gu cultivators are not part of the orthodox path; they are generally classified as demonic cultivators.
«That. . . is certainly not the case. »
Fang Xi showed a look of surprise. «Senior, why do you say that? »
«To escape from the hands of a Celestial Phoenix, one naturally must possess some capabilities, but the most crucial thing is this Gu worm on your person. . . it seems to be related to heavenly secrets! »
Shen Suanzi stroked his beard, speaking with a pointed meaning.
«Senior, are you speaking of this item? »
Fang Xi thought for a moment, then pointed above his head. An eight-legged spider-shaped 'Fortune Gu' appeared and landed on the table.
Upon seeing it, Shen Suanzi's eyes immediately lit up. «Indeed, it's a Gu worm, and a fifth-stage Gu at that. . . Given the rarity of Gu cultivators in the Earthly Immortal World, even fifth-stage Gu worms are extremely uncommon, and this Gu actually involves heavenly secrets. . . »
A golden abacus appeared in his hand. After fiddling with it for a bit, he couldn't help but smile. «So that's how it is! Using a Gu worm to divine heavenly secrets and bear the backlash of the Heavenly Dao. . . Is this the divination art of Gu cultivators? It's quite original, I must say. . . What a pity, what a pity, this Gu worm's grade is too low, utterly useless to this old man. . . »
«If Senior likes it, I have the refining and advancement methods for this Gu worm here. . . »
Fang Xi pondered, then took out a jade slip and imprinted upon it the Gu cultivation methods he had obtained from the Valley God Mystic Realm in the Human World.
Shen Suanzi took it and scanned it, a touch of emotion appearing on his face. «Sixth-stage Fortune Gu? This Gu worm truly possesses some profound mysteries. What a pity its grade is still a bit low. . . but if supplemented with other secret arts and treasures, it might not be entirely unusable. . . »
He glanced at Fang Xi, then suddenly smiled. «The Heavenly Dao cycles, and it is common sense that what is borrowed must be returned. . . Little Friend, you have bestowed upon this old man such a secret art, may I ask what you seek in return? »
«Senior Shen Suanzi tirelessly dedicates himself to the human race; this junior truly admires you. This is but a mere Gu worm secret art, not worth mentioning. »
Fang Xi shook his head slightly. «If Senior feels embarrassed, perhaps you could offer some guidance on the future of the Celestial Brahma Domain? This junior is truly a bit apprehensive. . . »
«Haha, Little Friend, rest assured. Since this old man is here, that super teleportation array can be restored immediately. »
Shen Suanzi said with considerable pride.
Fang Xi, who had witnessed the other party's method of forming arrays in the void, naturally knew that this old man's attainments in the path of formations surpassed his own.
This was actually quite understandable.
Those skilled in divination, when they come to study formations, often achieve twice the result with half the effort.
«The super teleportation array can be reopened? That's truly wonderful. . . »
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xi's face.
«Currently, most resource-rich lands within the ninety-nine Human Race Domains are occupied by major powers. The Celestial Brahma Domain will be open to all human cultivators; in the future, it might very well become another holy land for rogue cultivators. . . »
Shen Suanzi stroked his beard and placed a jade bottle down. «Information like this will be known in a few days, and cannot settle the previous karmic debt. . . This old man has three 'Falling Cloud Profound Pills' here. They are quite beneficial for Return to Void cultivators to increase their magic power, so I shall bestow them upon Little Friend. »
Shen Suanzi put down the spirit pills, swayed his body, walked out of the cave abode, and with another sway, vanished from sight.
«Falling Cloud Profound Pills? »
Fang Xi picked up the jade bottle and smiled slightly. Given the rarity of medicinal pills for Return to Void cultivators, these three spirit pills should be worth a considerable amount of immortal jade.
This time, the other party only took a secret art that could be infinitely replicated; it was truly no loss. . .
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