Chapter 778: Entry and Return to Void
Chapter 778: Entry and Return to Void
Among the Seven Treasures Gourds, the most precious purple-skinned gourd nurtured a wisp of 'Innate Pristine Qi' within it. This qi had a certain effect on Perfected Return to Void cultivators breaking through to Void Amalgamation.
However, Fang Xi's breakthrough was natural and effortless; he did not use this qi.
He even planned to bestow it upon his subordinates in the future, or exchange it for some good items at a Void Amalgamation cultivator's trade fair.
But for now, it could serve as an excuse for his advancement.
"Congratulations, Master, on advancing to the seventh-tier. . ."
Su San's fox face immediately revealed a fawning expression, but inwardly she was wailing: 'This human has already advanced to the seventh-tier; even if Grandma came, she might not be able to save me. . . '
Among the demon race Void Amalgamation cultivators, the strongest on Trapped Sky Island was merely a flood dragon.
Although the Fox clan had a Void Amalgamation grand cultivator overseeing them, they were only at the early Void Amalgamation stage.
And wanting to rescue her, a hapless little pet whose soul and blood essence had been taken to lay down a restriction, was even harder.
Generally speaking, such matters were often much simpler through fair trade than through forced rescue—at least the hostage wouldn't immediately die.
"You are a Return to Void demon, so you must be very familiar with Trapped Sky Island. . ."
Fang Xi chuckled: "This seat has decided to establish a sect. . . where do you think would be most suitable?"
"With Master's Void Amalgamation cultivation, any place would be excellent."
Su San immediately said fawningly.
She certainly didn't want to be locked away in a spirit beast bag again, deprived of sunlight for ages.
"This seat just slew Blackflame Ancestor. You should know the location of his spirit vein dao field; take this seat there. . ."
Fang Xi commanded.
The spirit vein dao field of a mid-stage Void Amalgamation cultivator should, in all likelihood, be sufficient for the initial period.
"Yes, Master!"
Hearing that Fang Xi had actually killed Blackflame Ancestor, Su San was greatly astonished.
That was a renowned master among the human race, a mid-stage Void Amalgamation cultivator!
To think he just died like that?
Amidst her shock, a hint of relief surfaced in her heart—fortunately, it wasn't a demon race master who had died.
Currently, on Trapped Sky Island, with myriad races standing tall, the demon race's situation was actually quite difficult.
If a Void Amalgamation mighty figure were to fall, who knew how many benefits they would have to concede.
'As soon as this person advanced to Void Amalgamation, he actually targeted a human cultivator; could it be that they had a prior vendetta? '
Su San muttered inwardly.
"May this humble demon ask the name of Master's sect? So I may properly announce myself in the future. . ."
Her thoughts shifting like myriad changes, she immediately said ingratiatingly.
"The Kyushu School!"
A subtle curve appeared at the corner of Fang Xi's lips.
...
Kyushu Realm.
Inside the solemn and grand conference hall.
One after another, Nascent Soul council members sat in their respective seats, expressionless.
Surrounding them were various flying magical artifacts, providing a truly 365-degree, no-dead-angle recording, along with live broadcasts, ensuring high-definition footage could be instantly transmitted to all parts of the Kyushu Realm.
"I shall now announce the voting results!"
Tumo Venerable, clad in ancient ceremonial robes and wearing a high crown, solemnly declared: "Nine thousand three hundred and twenty-seven votes in favor, three thousand six hundred and ninety-nine votes against, and six hundred and twenty-eight abstentions. . . The proposal passes!"
"Next, we shall proceed with the 'Kyushu Ascension Plan,' advancing towards the Earthly Immortal World to avenge the previous Dao Master!"
*Clack! *
Fang Xi casually turned off the screen and said to Ghost Axe Venerable beside him: "Tumo has been quite active lately."
He knew that Tumo Venerable had done a lot of work behind the scenes for this revenge vote.
However, everything was within the bounds of permissible rules, and the outcome was beneficial to him, so he let them be.
"We all had quite a good relationship with the previous Dao Master. . . If not for the previous Dao Master's rescue back then, this old man and Tumo might have long since died at the hands of the demon race. . ."
Ghost Axe Venerable sighed.
"Given your and Tumo's ages, even with the longevity spiritual pills gifted by the previous Dao Master, if you don't break through to Return to Void soon, I'm afraid your lifespans will reach their limit. . ."
Fang Xi glanced at Ghost Axe Venerable, discovering that this person had already reached Perfected Soul Transformation cultivation.
Not only that, he had cultivated a secret art that allowed him to maintain his essence, qi, and spirit in their most perfected state until his lifespan was exhausted.
This ensured that when he attempted to break through the great bottleneck to Return to Void, he wouldn't be held back by physical aging.
"Both Tumo and I are determined to immediately attempt our breakthroughs after ascending. . ."
In Ghost Axe Venerable's eyes, two points of dark flame seemed to burn.
"Very good."
Fang Xi nodded with satisfaction: "You should all be aware that it's difficult for Return to Void cultivators to be born in the lower realms. Even if you break through, I'm afraid you'll only be able to stay within the Fang Xian Dao Palace for the rest of your lives. Once you venture out, there will be unforeseen calamities!"
"This seat has cultivated an absolutely loyal External Avatar, which ascended years ago and found a hidden place in the Earthly Immortal World—a secluded paradise isolated from the world, filled with various exotic races and endless materials, cultivation methods, and secret arts. . . It is perfectly suited for the implementation of the Kyushu Ascension Plan."
Ghost Axe Venerable knew clearly that after the cultivators of the Kyushu Realm ascended, everything would rely on the protection of the current Dao Master's External Avatar.
This was not necessarily a good thing.
After all, they were completely blind to the situation in the Upper Realm, relying solely on information from Fang Xi.
Even so, he and Tumo Venerable still actively promoted this proposal.
Aside from their trust in the current Dao Master of Fang Xian, it was all for revenge!
Otherwise, Ghost Axe would rather enter the Fang Xian Dao Palace and quietly wait for the Kyushu Realm to accumulate strength, finally shaking off its shackles and soaring into the sky on that fated day!
This was also the grand ambition of the previous Dao Master!
At this moment, he could only say: "As Dao Master commands!"
"Mm. . ."
Fang Xi waved his hand: "For ordinary cultivators, attempting to secretly ascend is extremely difficult. . . but for Soul Transformation cultivators, it's not much of a problem."
"When the time comes, I will use the Fang Xian Dao Palace to transport numerous Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation cultivators. . . to secretly ascend to Trapped Sky Island!"
Soul Transformation cultivators ascending were not suppressed by the realm's power, so it was relatively safe.
But below Soul Transformation, if they wished to ascend like chickens and dogs to heaven, they would ultimately only turn into dust.
Fang Xi could only use the Fang Xian Dao Palace as a cover; in reality, the Fang Xian Dao Palace did indeed have this function.
But trying to accurately smuggle them to Trapped Sky Island would be the talk of a madman.
Ultimately, it would still rely on the 'All-Heavens Precious Mirror'!
...
Several years passed in a hurry.
In the blink of an eye, it was again the day the Penglai Immortal Pavilion grandly opened its mountain gate.
Earthly Immortal World, Celestial Brahma Domain.
Since Fang Xi, this newly advanced Void Amalgamation cultivator, emerged, this domain had ushered in another wave of immigration.
Especially near the Penglai Immortal Pavilion, rogue cultivators who gathered there had opened up numerous spirit vein areas and even established cultivation cities, giving the place some vitality.
In particular, some disciples of the Penglai Immortal Pavilion, after realizing their cultivation path was hopeless, also chose to spread out near the sect, forming one cultivation family after another.
Coupled with Fang Xi's reputation as a Void Amalgamation mighty figure, the speed at which the Penglai Immortal Pavilion developed was simply astonishing.
"Is this. . . the Penglai Immortal Pavilion?"
Liang Rulong stepped into the mountain gate of the Penglai Immortal Pavilion, a surge of emotion in his heart.
He was now a Soul Transformation cultivator, and choosing to join the Penglai Immortal Pavilion meant he didn't have to undergo trials like low-level disciples; instead, he directly became an outer elder.
Back then, during the great war between humans and demons, he was unluckily sent to the front lines as cannon fodder, endured multiple brutal battles, and even witnessed the fall of a True Spirit Phoenix—he had truly seen grand spectacles.
Later, fleeing for his life, as he was still a Nascent Soul at the time, his smaller target allowed him to escape successfully.
He even picked up a Soul Transformation cultivator's storage bag on the way, gaining an opportunity from it. Later, after arduous cultivation and serendipitous encounters, he finally achieved Soul Transformation, returning to the Celestial Brahma Domain after countless hardships, and successfully took his revenge!
After his revenge, Liang Rulong began to ponder his future path.
Although Soul Transformation cultivators held an extraordinary status in the Earthly Immortal World, they were still far from the true upper echelons.
While this achievement alone was enough to make his mother and former master ecstatic.
But having reached Soul Transformation, one must always look to the future and plan for the path to Return to Void!
Alas. . . the threshold for Return to Void was too high; just the unification of all practices stumped countless cultivators.
'If the Penglai Immortal Pavilion were merely a Return to Void force in the past. . . it would be difficult to cultivate more Return to Void cultivators. '
'But now, with a Void Amalgamation realm elder, the Immortal Pavilion will undoubtedly become a pivotal force in the Celestial Brahma Domain in the future! '
'Investing now while the opportunity is ripe will yield many benefits in the future; perhaps the chance for Return to Void lies right here! '
Liang Rulong's gaze was firm as he stepped through the mountain gate.
Suddenly, he felt a momentary chill down his spine.
This caused wisps of grayish-white mist to involuntarily rise from his clothes, and his eyes instantly transformed into snake-like vertical pupils.
But in the next moment, his divine consciousness found absolutely nothing, leaving him feeling somewhat suspicious and uneasy.
"Who would have thought. . . that little bug from back then has now reached Soul Transformation, and his destiny could even be considered that of a small flood dragon."
High above the endless clouds, Fang Xi toyed with a sixth-tier destiny Gu, retracted his gaze, and smiled faintly.
With the Penglai Immortal Pavilion grandly opening its mountain gate, it was a rare opportunity for him, this guest elder, to come out and stroll around.
"Over with the External Avatar, the plan should have begun by now, right?"
"The situation on Trapped Sky Island is also about to kick off."
"Compared to the Penglai Immortal Pavilion, the foundation on Trapped Sky Island is indeed more important."
With a flash of silver light, Fang Xi's figure vanished from sight.
...
Several days later.
Trapped Sky Island.
Above a dark sea, endless thunderclouds gathered, roaring as streaks of heavenly lightning descended!
The heavenly lightning struck continuously, nine bolts in total, chopping down onto a desolate island.
From within the desolate island, a dragon's roar suddenly echoed.
Following that, a candlelight dragon of unknown length emerged!
Its dragon body had a single eye; with each blink, day and night would switch!
*CRACK! *
The ninth bolt of lightning struck, barely blasting the candlelight dragon into two pieces, as massive Primordial Spirit Magical Artifact-grade fortresses plummeted.
At the same time, a surge of early Return to Void stage magical power rose, accompanied by hearty laughter.
Suddenly, a streak of light arrived before Fang Xi, bowed, and revealed the true identity of the newcomer: it was Tumo Venerable!
"Dao Master, I have successfully overcome the Return to Void lightning tribulation and become an early Return to Void cultivator."
Tumo Venerable bowed and said.
"Mm, you've done well. . . Ghost Axe giving you that 'Two Forms Void-Breaking Pill' seems to have been the right decision."
Fang Xi laughed heartily: "Indeed, you haven't disappointed this Dao Master. . ."
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