Chapter 733: Guidance (Bonus Chapter, Requesting Subscriptions)
Chapter 733: Guidance (Bonus Chapter, Requesting Subscriptions)
Three Realms Mountain.
Within a public cultivation city.
Fang Xi performed the 'Transformation of All Things' secret art from his 'Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts', transforming into another Return to Void Confucian cultivator, and strode confidently out of a shop.
Just now, he had swept clean all the war supplies within the shop at their previous prices.
“Some large merchant guilds and major powers have already started raising prices, perhaps having caught wind of something. . . only some mid-tier forces and small shops haven't reacted yet. ”
“Although it seems I could still visit a few more cultivation cities and earn a bit of hard-earned money, let's just forget it. . . ”
As a monopolistic trader across various worlds, he essentially disdained such meager profits.
Fang Xi faintly smiled and walked out of the cultivation city.
...
Tianfan City.
Returning to this frontier city once more, Fang Xi felt a sense of daze as he perceived the atmosphere gradually shift from desolation to a bustling vitality:
“According to Shen Suanzi's divination, developing the savage domain would bring great benefits. . . This shouldn't merely be about him obtaining rare materials from that Heavenly Phoenix to break through to the late Integration stage. . . ”
“The development of the Tianfan Domain has tied up most of the Celestial Brahma Army's energy. Now that the Monster race has launched a surprise attack, they won't have time to fully redeploy for defense. This allows us to legitimately avoid conscription orders and bypass the most brutal period of the initial war. . . ”
“Furthermore, this place is far from the Three Realms Mountain. . . As long as the super teleportation array is guarded, even if the Three Realms Mountain's defense line is breached, the flames of war won't spread here for a while. . . ”
“It seems Shen Suanzi's so-called divination is quite accurate after all. . . ”
Fang Xi's gaze swept across, and upon spotting someone, he couldn't help but faintly smile.
...
“Is this Tianfan City? It's indeed magnificent, incomparable to the Black Rock Cultivation City that was rebuilt later. ”
Liang Rulong walked along Tianfan City's grand avenue, gazing at the shops lined up like fish scales and the throngs of cultivators of various cultivation levels coming and going. A hint of ambition flickered in his eyes: “I must find my opportunity here and successfully achieve Divine Transformation! ”
Five hundred years unseen, the former Foundation Establishment cultivator, 'Little Insect', had long since transformed into a late Nascent Soul grand cultivator.
Furthermore, around the rebuilt Black Rock Cultivation City, Liang Rulong had made a name for himself relying on his unique Gu Art divine ability, even ranking among the top of all Nascent Soul cultivators.
This time, he had followed a merchant caravan with a Divine Transformation cultivator overseeing it, and after numerous dangers, finally arrived at Tianfan City, hoping to find an opportunity for Divine Transformation!
Suddenly, his late Nascent Soul spiritual sense made Liang Rulong feel as if someone was watching him.
It was a young man in black, with a cold and stern expression.
Upon meeting his gaze, the youth even revealed a faint smile.
Although this person was completely unfamiliar, Liang Rulong inexplicably felt a subtle sense of familiarity, as if he had met this person once before.
And as he habitually released his divine consciousness, he suddenly felt his hair stand on end: “His cultivation is undetectable, almost like a mortal. . . Could he be a late Divine Transformation cultivator? ! ”
Fang Xi faintly smiled, having no intention of deliberately releasing his cultivation to startle 'Little Insect', and stepped away.
...
In the cave abode.
Kuang Tao Ju Shi, Pu Xianzi, and several other ascended cultivators who had joined later, were all present.
“Kuang Tao, have you still not attempted to break through the Return to Void bottleneck? ”
Fang Xi saw Kuang Tao Ju Shi, who had already reached the perfected Divine Transformation stage, and remembering that the latter often visited him with delicacies, he couldn't help but offer a word of guidance.
“You flatter me, Senior. . . ”
Kuang Tao Ju Shi said with a wry smile: “Although my demonic cultivation method is unique and innately encompasses the five elements, the auxiliary items needed to break through the Return to Void bottleneck have not yet been fully gathered. Rashly attempting a breakthrough would leave me with very little certainty of success. . . ”
For some cultivators at the perfected Divine Transformation stage, without other external assistance, the probability of successfully breaking through the Return to Void bottleneck is truly pitiably small.
Even if they succeeded, they would perish under their inner demons and the Grand Heavenly Tribulation.
For Kuang Tao Ju Shi, failing to gather everything within five hundred years seemed to be a normal state of affairs.
“Alas. . . At the last grand auction, there was a drop of Glazed Immortal Dew. Unfortunately, I barely had any Immortal Jade, and I missed the opportunity in vain, a profound regret. . . ”
Kuang Tao Ju Shi spoke to the end, still filled with deep regret.
That might have been the closest he had ever come to the Return to Void realm.
Bringing up this matter, Fang Xi's expression became somewhat peculiar. He coughed lightly, drawing the attention of the many ascended cultivators: “The recent situation is special. Those among you who can redeem yourselves should do so as early as possible. If not, then strive to diligently improve your own cultivation and spells. . . ”
These ascended cultivators often gathered in his cave abode to exchange insights on their cultivation or hold small exchange meets.
As the initiator and host, Fang Xi subtly held the aura of a leader among Tianfan City's ascended cultivators, which was why he offered a word of guidance.
“Redeem ourselves? ! ”
Pu Xianzi said with a hint of lament: “We have already served the Celestial Brahma Army for nearly six hundred years. . . We only need to endure four more centuries to be free. To redeem ourselves now, with the thousand high-grade spirit stones not reduced by a single piece, wouldn't that be too great a loss? ”
“If one thousand high-grade spirit stones can buy freedom, it's already a huge profit. ”
Fang Xi deliberately emphasized the word "freedom. " As for whether they could understand, that depended on the cultivators' comprehension.
Cultivators capable of ascending to the Earthly Immortal World were all shrewd individuals. Upon hearing this, they each wore expressions of contemplation or deep thought.
For a Return to Void grand cultivator to issue such a solemn warning, it was clear that something major was about to happen!
Unfortunately, most of them were poor devils. If they could have redeemed themselves, they would have done so long ago. . .
Knowing this now, they could only secretly make more preparations and then leave the rest to fate.
“Senior Fang. . . ”
Pu Xianzi looked at Fang Xi, appearing quite delicate and pitiful.
Fang Xi observed his own breathing, feigning deafness, and secretly sent a divine sense transmission. Pu Xianzi immediately felt reassured.
Next, he spoke about his cultivation insights and, after presiding over an exchange meet, finally sent everyone away.
The moment the last cultivator left the cave abode, a delicate figure sprang into Fang Xi's embrace.
Even through his cultivation robe, he could feel her graceful figure and fiery aura. . .
“Senior. . . ”
Pu Xianzi's red lips were moist and her voice was utterly seductive.
...
Three days later.
Fang Xi left Tianfan Immortal City and flew towards the location of the Nine Nether Absolute Yin Vein.
“That little vixen had no martial ethics, and even cultivated a secret art. . . ”
Recalling the preceding events, a faint smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
As they parted ways, Fang Xi lent a batch of high-grade spirit stones to Pu Xianzi, allowing her to redeem herself.
For him, who was about to make a fortune from the war, this was merely a drop in the ocean. Moreover, Fang Xi preferred transactions that were clear-cut and without any subsequent entanglements or troubles.
At this moment, he flew like lightning, stirring up boundless heaven and earth primordial qi, and directly entered the Nine Heavens Gale Wind Layer.
The heaven and earth primordial qi surged majestically, making his escape speed even more astonishing.
Finally, Fang Xi descended his escape light before a formation.
Wisps of light blue water mist permeated, covering the original crevice area.
A rich spiritual energy washed over him. According to Fang Xi's perception, it was roughly equivalent to a fourth or fifth-order spirit vein.
He thought for a moment, then sent out a sound transmission talisman.
Not long after, the light blue mist automatically parted, revealing the environment within.
He saw that the former wilderness had been reclaimed and transformed into acres of spirit fields.
Around the crevice, a circle of buildings had also been constructed: pavilions, terraces, and painted beams. Although not grand, they were exceptionally exquisite.
In fact, there were already several young men and women, with cultivation levels around Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment, tending to the spirit fields.
Two streaks of light flew out, transforming into the figures of Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu.
“Greetings, Martial Uncle! ”
Shui Lingxin was the first to offer her respects.
“My Martial Niece, this foundation you've managed is thriving wonderfully. . . ”
Fang Xi chuckled and replied.
“It's just a small venture, taking in a few disciples and grand-disciples, hardly worthy of Martial Uncle's esteemed gaze. . . ”
Shui Lingxin invited Fang Xi into the innermost cave abode, presented spiritual tea, and then slowly revealed all the changes that had occurred during this period.
As this place leaned towards a yin and cold nature, the spirit veins formed here were similarly inclined.
Fortunately, Penglai Immortal Island itself specialized in water and ice attribute cultivation methods, which complemented each other well.
Shui Lingxin, therefore, first set up a rather ordinary formation, took in a few disciples and grand-disciples, preparing to slowly manage the Daoist sanctuary.
As for Yunxi Xianzi, she had been in seclusion, consolidating her ghost body.
“Martial Uncle, have you come for an important matter? ”
Shui Lingxin asked considerately.
A hint of solemnity also appeared on Liu Xu's face beside her.
“Indeed. . . I heard news that a new True Spirit-level entity has been born among the Monster race. . . ”
Fang Xi sighed and said: “They are now preparing to reignite the war. . . I fear a grand war between the three races is not far off. You have already left the Celestial Brahma Army's ranks, so everything is fine, but although your master and Liu Xu have also left the Celestial Brahma Army, they still hold sect identities. If the sect conscripts them, it could be quite troublesome. Fortunately, your master has already advanced to Return to Void, so she can make plans early. . . ”
“What? A True Spirit of the Monster race, and war is reigniting? ”
Liu Xu was the most astonished. Upon hearing this news, a hint of gloom immediately appeared on her face, and then she said: “Fortunately, Senior Sister Yunxi has already advanced to Return to Void, her status within the sect has risen, and as a ghost cultivator unable to leave the yin vein, protecting me alone shouldn't be a big problem. . . ”
“It's best if you can prepare in advance. ”
Fang Xi sighed. He always felt that the Monster race's actions this time were a bit too fast. . .
After a True Spirit-level entity was born, they could have prepared for the grand war steadily, rather than launching a surprise attack.
But if they did this, the casualties of the first wave of combatants would certainly be terrifying!
“Among the Monster race's Seven Great Sages, I wonder which one succeeded. . . ”
Liu Xu's eyes were unfocused: “I only hope that no Demon Ancestor emerges among the Demon Race again, otherwise our Human Race will truly face another great catastrophe! ”
Hearing this, Fang Xi fell silent.
According to his conjecture, the one who advanced among the Demon Race was most likely the 'Zizai Tianmo Wang', who was said to be closest to the Mahayana realm!
“Wait, if this demon advances, it would also benefit me. . . ”
“After reaching Mahayana, he will need to accumulate resources, hoping to pass his tribulation and achieve the true position of a Celestial Demon. It's possible he might relax the restrictions on his demonic cultivation method even further, cultivating Integration-level 'leeks'. . . ”
“This would be my chance; could my demonic cultivation method directly advance to the Integration level? ”
The immortal and demonic cultivation methods Fang Xi currently practiced both had formidable origins, suspected to be True Immortal and Celestial Demon inheritances, thus considered peerless cultivation methods of both the Human and Demon races.
Far surpassing the peak-tier cultivation methods created by ordinary Return to Void, Integration, or even Mahayana cultivators, they pointed directly towards the Grand Dao of Immortality!
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