Chapter 773: Xuanwu Pavilion (Seeking monthly votes at the beginning of the month)
Chapter 773: Xuanwu Pavilion (Seeking monthly votes at the beginning of the month)
“Indeed. . . is my cultivation realm still not high enough? ”
Inside the secret chamber.
A silver light flashed in Fang Xi’s hand, and the All-Heavens Precious Mirror vanished from sight, a look of wistful loss crossing his face.
Even though he had already striven to sense through the Precious Mirror, and even pushed his mental power to its limit, he still hadn't found a higher Great Thousand World, or any other Middle Thousand Worlds.
What his Divine Consciousness could see was merely a boundless void!
This clearly indicated that his level was still insufficient.
Perhaps, after breaking through another major realm, he would gain something?
“However, now there’s one more—no, countless worlds? ”
The profits from inter-world trade, he knew deep down, were terrifying, not to mention. . . it was still a monopoly!
“It’s just that that Middle Thousand World feels somewhat dangerous. . . ”
“It’s better to start with one of its lower realms first. . . The Lesser Thousand Worlds surrounding that Middle Thousand World should be on the same level as the Human World. . . ”
“With my current cultivation, I can completely sweep through them! ”
A faint smile appeared on his face, and he took a deep breath.
Streams of Myriad Wood Mother Qi instantly converged, forming a dense layer of auspicious azure clouds, slowly rising like a celebratory cloud.
Through his connection with the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm, Fang Xi knew that once the Myriad Wood Mother Qi reached a range of approximately thirty thousand mu, he could break through to the mid-stage Soul Transformation realm!
As for the late-stage Soul Transformation, it would be around sixty to seventy thousand mu.
If he wanted to glimpse the realm of a Mahayana Loose Immortal, then it would be. . .
“One hundred thousand mu of Myriad Wood Mother Qi. . . that doesn’t seem too difficult. ”
Fang Xi stroked his chin.
Ever since acquiring the ‘Ginseng Fruit Tree’ and numerous spiritual roots from Trapped Sky Island, the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm had made considerable progress.
Currently, the Myriad Wood Mother Qi surplus each year was around a hundred mu.
To reach thirty thousand mu would only take two hundred years.
“The path of Earth Immortal cultivation, after the Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm gradually became perfected, finally revealed its terrifying side! ”
“My current cultivation and breakthrough speed has already caught up with, or even surpassed, Dao Master Fang Xian, right? ”
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The matter of a Soul Transformation cultivator being born at Penglai Immortal Pavilion had long since spread throughout the Celestial Brahma Domain, propagating at an astonishing speed to the ninety-nine human domains.
Many cultivators, upon hearing of this matter, their first reaction was disbelief.
What virtue or ability did Penglai Immortal Pavilion possess? Previously, it was merely a Void Amalgamation force; even if it was considered decent within one domain, in the scope of the human race, it was practically like a small shrimp.
How could shallow water nurture a true dragon?
But after repeatedly confirming the veracity of the information, the leaders of these forces could only shut their mouths one after another, and then began to inquire about the true identity of this Soul Transformation cultivator and his preferences.
As one of the human race's top-tier figures, even if they couldn't draw him into their own sphere of influence, they absolutely had to become acquainted.
On this day.
Two streaks of escape light appeared outside Penglai Immortal Pavilion.
One of them was none other than a bald Arhat, wearing a black-gold kasaya, his face ancient, with two white eyebrows hanging down, subtly bearing a look of sorrow.
The other person was a beautiful married woman, her face incomparably exquisite, and subtly carrying a hint of allure.
“Qin Yin of Xuanwu Pavilion greets Senior Luo! ”
Upon seeing this sorrowful-faced Arhat, the beautiful woman immediately performed a bow.
For this person was none other than the Soul Transformation cultivator stationed in Celestial Brahma City, a great power at the early-stage Soul Transformation realm!
“Madam Qin, there’s no need for such formality. . . ”
The Soul Transformation cultivator surnamed Luo put his palms together and revealed a faint smile. His original look of sorrow vanished completely, replaced by an appearance of benevolent kindness: “Xuanwu Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as the human race’s foremost merchant guild; its intelligence network across all domains is quite formidable. It seems Madam Qin has already made her plans before coming here. . . ”
Xuanwu Pavilion’s influence was vast; even in the newly developed Celestial Brahma Domain, it had branches.
Moreover, it seemed they had already gathered enough intelligence on the ascended cultivator ‘Fang Xi,’ and had specifically dispatched this charming and alluring ‘Madam Qin. ’
She was not only a late-stage Void Amalgamation cultivator, but also possessed the ‘Phoenix Qin Body,’ a cherished gift coveted by high-level cultivators who practiced dual cultivation or enjoyed carnal pleasures. . .
The Soul Transformation cultivator surnamed Luo, seeing this, couldn’t help but feel a strong disdain in his heart.
But he also knew clearly that the significance of a Soul Transformation cultivator was far too great, and even if the methods were somewhat low, Xuanwu Pavilion would accept it.
“Not at all, not at all. . . This humble one merely did her best. Senior Luo has come representing the Celestial Brahma Army, and behind him is Jin Gangzi, one of the Human Race Five Sons; in terms of prestige, he far surpasses this humble one. . . ”
Madam Qin Yin replied softly, her voice ethereal and lingering, like a mysterious melody echoing through beams, unending for three days.
If it weren't for Senior Luo cultivating Buddhist techniques and having quite a few taboos, his Zen heart would likely have wavered slightly.
He clasped his palms together and smiled: “Previously, Shen Suanzi had calculated that developing the Celestial Brahma Domain would bring great benefits. . . Now, it seems this place indeed has a touch of destiny’s favor; with less than a thousand years of development, a Soul Transformation cultivator has already emerged. This is truly an auspicious sign. . . ”
If Fang Xi had heard these words, he would surely have been speechless.
After all, Shen Suanzi himself was barely able to protect himself, so his previous calculations were probably not very accurate. . .
At this moment, the Penglai Immortal Pavilion’s formation opened wide, revealing the figures of Yunxi Xianzi and Madam Baolian: “Senior Luo, Daoist Friend Qin Yin. . . for you two to grace our Pavilion with your presence, it truly brings glory to our humble abode. ”
During these days, they had already sent away many forces below the Void Amalgamation realm.
But today, the visitors were from two major Soul Transformation forces, one of whom was even an early-stage Soul Transformation cultivator herself. If Fang Xi didn’t show himself again, it would be somewhat unreasonable.
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Outside Fang Xi’s cave abode, Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu were pacing anxiously.
“We have already sent several sound transmission talismans, why is there no reply? ”
Liu Xu guessed: “Could it be. . . Senior Fang is still in deep seclusion? ”
“Alas, I’m afraid that’s the case. ”
Shui Lingxin sighed: “If that’s the case, even the meeting invitation from these two great Soul Transformation forces, Jin Gangzi and Xuanwu Pavilion, can only be refused. . . Compared to befriending fellow Daoists, it is naturally more important for Uncle-Master to consolidate his cultivation. ”
“That’s right. Compared to connections, or influence. . . we cultivators still prioritize our own cultivation. ”
The spiritual light of the cave abode’s restriction flashed, and Fang Xi’s figure emerged.
Joy appeared on Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu’s faces, and they quickly bowed: “Greetings, Uncle-Master (Senior)! ”
In their eyes, the current Fang Xi had regained his former state of a dashing young gentleman, as gentle as jade, and full of vitality. The immense pressure from when he had just broken through to Soul Transformation had actually vanished without a trace.
This indicated that he had completely consolidated his early-stage Soul Transformation cultivation, achieving perfect control over it.
“Hm, Lingxin, your Dao heart is firm; your future prospects are limitless. ”
Fang Xi looked at Shui Lingxin, his eyes filled with approval.
In a daze, he seemed to recall the girl who used to call him ‘Uncle. ’
Shui Lingxin in this life possessed extraordinary talent and such a devoted heart towards the Dao; coupled with his protection, breaking through to Void Amalgamation in the future shouldn’t be a big problem.
Perhaps, there was even a slim hope for Soul Transformation or Mahayana.
“Many thanks for Uncle-Master’s praise, Lingxin is truly unworthy. . . ”
Shui Lingxin bowed again and quickly recounted the situation of the two Soul Transformation forces’ arrivals.
“Since that’s the case, let’s arrange for them to meet at the Scented Waterside Pavilion. ”
Fang Xi pondered for a moment and said: “I’ll go fetch two bottles of aged Green Bamboo Wine, and we can entertain our guests with them. . . ”
Even after breaking through to Soul Transformation, he still wished to taste the Green Bamboo Spirit Wine that had accompanied his growth throughout his journey.
In fact, he grew to prefer the original flavor even more.
After all, nowadays, high-grade spirit wines were abundant, but wanting to recapture that former state of mind was difficult. . .
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At the Scented Waterside Pavilion.
“Congratulations, Daoist Friend, on your ascension to Soul Transformation! Please! ”
The Soul Transformation cultivator surnamed Luo raised his verdant wine cup, took a sip of Green Bamboo Wine, and his two white eyebrows instantly furrowed.
“This wine. . . ”
Madam Qin Yin’s hands were like jade as she toyed with the wine cup in her hand.
What Fang Xi was currently serving his esteemed guests was the original version of the Green Bamboo Wine, which not only lacked spiritual energy but also had the strongest bitter taste.
In Madam Qin Yin’s opinion, this wine was simply an insult to the name ‘spirit wine’—it wasn’t even fit to water vegetable fields. . .
Deep down, she even felt a bit wronged for the jade cup.
After all, this jade cup, jade pot. . . were all crafted from fifth- and sixth-tier materials, and came with various incredible divine effects for low-level cultivators.
She even suspected that this newly ascended great Soul Transformation cultivator held animosity towards Xuanwu Pavilion, which was why he used such inferior wine to entertain guests, hoping she would understand and leave discreetly.
However, cultivators were all individuals of deep thoughts, and seeing that the Soul Transformation cultivator surnamed Luo was also like this, she knew that it wasn’t done intentionally by the other party, but rather, he treated everyone equally.
‘Only now did he realize the true and unfailing nature of power. . . it was the most reliable. ’
Fang Xi silently drank another cup of Green Bamboo Wine, letting the bitter taste linger between his lips and teeth, before smiling and saying: “I fully understand your intentions; it’s just that I’m accustomed to being unrestrained and free, and have no intention of joining any force. . . ”
“There are indeed many fellow Daoists who share your thoughts. ”
Seeing this, the Soul Transformation cultivator surnamed Luo no longer pressed the matter; he merely said: “For the sake of our shared past in the Celestial Brahma Army, if the Celestial Brahma Army encounters difficulties in the future, I ask that Daoist Friend not hesitate to lend a hand. . . ”
As a cultivator of the same realm, he naturally knew that a Soul Transformation cultivator’s Dao heart was incredibly firm, and decisions made would certainly not be easily changed.
“This humble one must also return disappointed. This is a ‘Xuanwu Pavilion’ VIP token; please keep it well, Daoist Friend. In the future, no matter which domain’s Xuanwu Pavilion branch you are in, you will be well-received and enjoy the lowest discount available. . . ”
Madam Qin Yin’s face showed no trace of disappointment as she smilingly handed over a jade token. On it, there seemed to be the true form of a Xuanwu, lifelike, leisurely swimming.
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