Chapter 796: Discussing the Dao (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
Chapter 796: Discussing the Dao (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
“Fellow Daoist Lei, could it be that you and Fellow Daoist Fang are acquainted? ”
Purple Madam looked somewhat suspicious.
Within the Purple Robe Tower, who didn't know that Old Ancestor Lei's temperament was like thunder, incredibly fiery and explosive?
Moreover, he was arrogant and rarely deigned to look upon other early-stage Void Amalgamation cultivators with favor.
When had he ever displayed such humility?
“This. . . ”
The Lei-surname great man hesitated.
“We met once in the Demonic Heaven Mountain Range. . . Oh, by the way, how is that Wood Spirit Body cultivator from your esteemed tower? ”
Once upon a time, he also had a friend with an awakened Wood Spirit Body, but unfortunately, that person's physique was not fully developed before they passed away. . .
Compared to that Divine Transformation cultivator surnamed Zhuo, they were truly unlucky to the extreme.
If Liu San Qi were in the Earthly Immortal World, perhaps he might have caught a glimpse of an opportunity for Divine Transformation.
It was just a pity that he was born in a lower realm with scarce resources; his Wood Spirit Body's various abilities hadn't even been thoroughly developed before his lifespan was already on the verge of its limit. . .
“Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist, my grand-disciple is well. . . ”
The Lei-surname great man felt rather strange but still replied respectfully.
Purple Madam's beautiful eyes flickered, and she immediately sensed some clue, a hint of awe entering her gaze as she looked at Fang Xi.
“My Penglai Immortal Pavilion is excavating a secret realm here, and the two of you are considered good neighbors. Why not find another spot, savor some tea, and discuss the Dao? Wouldn't that be delightful? ”
Fang Xi suggested with a smile.
Purple Madam immediately took over the conversation: “What Fellow Daoist says truly resonates with this concubine’s heart. . . ”
Not long after, Liang Ru Long watched in astonishment as the two Void Amalgamation cultivators from the Purple Robe Tower, who had been so aggressive just moments ago, now looked like old friends with the Grand Elder. Their escape lights converged, and they went off together to sip tea and discuss the Dao.
“Could it be. . . this is how high-tier cultivators socialize? ”
He exchanged glances with the Divine Transformation elder beside him, both left staring blankly at each other. . .
......
Within a Cave-Heaven Treasure shaped like a fragrant carriage.
The sky shimmered with dazzling colors, and countless purple lotus flowers bloomed in the pond.
A white jade boat drifted on the lake, with various colorful carp carrying teacups, lotus seeds, pastries, and other items, leaping out of the water to present them.
“Fellow Daoist, what do you think of this concubine’s ‘Purple Splendor Cave-Heaven’? ”
Purple Madam, whose attitude had been less than friendly before, now tried her best to mend their relationship, smiling charmingly, every movement exuding the grace of a noble lady.
“Excellent, excellent. . . ”
Fang Xi took a sip of lotus seed tea and began to chat about the world with the two early-stage Void Amalgamation cultivators.
Although these two Void Amalgamation cultivators were only at the early stage, they knew a great deal about many high-level secrets of the human race, and some of their insights were exactly what Fang Xi urgently needed.
They, too, were deeply impressed by Fang Xi’s profound insights into the path of cultivation. For a time, both host and guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
“So, Fellow Daoist actually subdued the Mirror Demon? ”
When the topic of the Demonic Heaven Mountain Range came up, Purple Madam covered her cherry-like small mouth, chuckling: “Although that Mirror Demon was only Void Amalgamation Perfected, its demonic arts were ever-changing and unpredictable. Especially its transformation into the Thousand-Eyed Bird, it was like a fish in water within the mountain range, escaping several encounters with Void Amalgamation cultivators through this very transformation. . . It finally ran into Fellow Daoist's hands recently, so it was truly an accumulation of evil deeds. ”
“The Thousand-Eyed Bird has astonishing eyesight, and its eyeballs are truly incredible treasures. ” The Lei-surname great man also said, his face full of envy.
Fang Xi smiled faintly, merely sipping his lotus seed tea, with no intention of responding.
Seeing this, the Lei-surname great man and Purple Madam exchanged a bitter smile, knowing that their idea of exchanging for some Thousand-Eyed Bird eyeballs had fallen through.
“We have endured countless hardships and relied on countless serendipitous opportunities to cultivate to the Void Amalgamation realm. Now, to advance further, it is incredibly difficult. . . ”
Purple Madam sighed: “This concubine recalls the Great Void Amalgamation Tribulation to this day and still feels fortunate to have survived. . . ”
This was actually a humble remark; after all, those who could become Void Amalgamation cultivators were inevitably true Heaven's Chosen Sons, the absolute peak of the human race!
“After reaching Divine Transformation, apart from some rumored Immortal Bodies and Immortal Spirit Roots, aptitude can no longer solely determine cultivation progress. What truly limits our advancement is opportunity! ”
The Lei-surname great man said: “Currently, there is an opportunity, but I wonder if Fellow Daoist is willing to hear about it? ”
“If it's just to listen, then there's no harm in it, of course. . . ”
Fang Xi replied noncommittally.
As cultivators, they were all shrewd individuals who wouldn't release the eagle until they saw the rabbit.
To expect him to make any promises beforehand was utterly wishful thinking.
“Actually, this matter concerns one of the Five Children of the Human Race, ‘Jin Gangzi’. . . ”
The Lei-surname great man hesitated for a moment, but then spoke.
However, before he could finish, he saw a golden Buddhist bead in Fang Xi’s hand and was immediately startled: “So, Fellow Daoist already knows? ”
“Oh? Could it be that Fellow Daoist has also received an invitation from Jin Gangzi? ” Fang Xi was slightly surprised, then said, “I merely received an invitation from Jin Gangzi; whether I go or not is yet undecided. . . ”
His heart, however, felt a sudden realization.
There were only a few Void Amalgamation cultivators in the Three Realms Mountain. Jin Gangzi’s options for finding helpers were quite limited.
Perhaps he could also summon people from other regions, but they might not necessarily be willing to come.
He, on the other hand, just happened to be coming to the Three Realms Mountain, which was why Fellow Daoist Luo was taking a shot in the dark, hoping something might hit?
“Furthermore. . . I truly know nothing about the details of this opportunity. ”
Fang Xi asked: “Have the two of you learned any inside information? ”
The Lei-surname great man and Purple Madam exchanged glances and said: “We do know a bit. . . Fellow Daoist should know that the wilderness is vast, and within it, there are many perilous regions that are extremely dangerous even for existences like us. The Three Realms Mountain is located at the border of the three races, but the area between the three races is not merely a boundary line, but a habitat for various terrifying dangers, even True Spirit-level wild beasts. . . ”
“Indeed. Could it be that some opportunity has appeared in a dangerous place? ” Fang Xi immediately guessed.
“Precisely so. According to what Jin Gangzi revealed. . . he wants to gather manpower, venture deep into the wilderness, and kill a wild beast suspected to be a True Spirit. ”
Purple Madam said with a light chuckle.
“A True Spirit-level wild beast? ”
Fang Xi inhaled sharply: “Although wild beasts are different from the Yao race and do not cultivate techniques, relying only on innate instinct and having single attack methods, a True Spirit-level wild beast. . . could easily crush us. ”
“Fortune is found in peril. We, who have cultivated to this realm, have naturally achieved it through continuous risk-taking. An opportunity guarded by a True Spirit-level wild beast is absolutely extraordinary; it might even hold the chance for Great Ascension! ”
The Lei-surname great man said.
For Jin Gangzi, the only thing that could tempt him to risk his life so desperately was likely the allure of breaking through to the Great Ascension stage.
“If a group of Void Amalgamation cultivators collaborate, with Jin Gangzi overseeing. . . and if they find something that greatly counters that wild beast, then there might be some possibility. . . ”
Fang Xi, who had always cultivated diligently and rarely took risks, pondered for a moment, his expression solemn: “But it’s still extremely dangerous. . . What benefits has Jin Gangzi promised the two of you? ”
He could tell that the Lei-surname great man and Purple Madam were already inclined to agree, but they too lacked confidence, which was why they were trying to rope in other Void Amalgamation cultivators.
Purple Madam glanced at the Lei-surname great man, then smiled charmingly: “Oh, nothing much, just a seventh-tier lifespan-extending fruit tree. . . ”
“A seventh-tier lifespan-extending fruit tree that can produce a certain amount of seventh-tier lifespan-extending resources periodically? That is indeed very rare. . . ”
Upon hearing this, Fang Xi couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.
Seventh-tier lifespan-extending spiritual items were extremely precious even for Void Amalgamation cultivators, but for him, they were nothing but a chicken rib.
Not to mention, regardless of the grade of pills and spiritual items, repeated use would lead to diminishing effects, eventually becoming completely ineffective. . .
If Jin Gangzi tried to lure him with that, well, that would truly be. . .
Purple Madam and the Lei-surname great man exchanged glances. Seeing Fang Xi’s calm expression, they couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
For high-tier cultivators, lifespan became increasingly important.
Not only did every cultivator wish to live longer, but also because after Divine Transformation, the influence of spiritual roots and aptitudes was no longer as prominent, and pills that increased magic power at the Void Amalgamation stage were extremely rare. . . relying on long-term arduous cultivation to boost their cultivation and break through bottlenecks became the preferred choice for most cultivators.
At such a time, an additional hundred years of lifespan might represent the hope of finally accumulating enough to break through a minor realm!
‘Indeed, the rumors are true. . . ’
‘This ascended cultivator must be very young, having broken through to Void Amalgamation within five thousand years. . . which means he has abundant lifespan and doesn’t care much for lifespan-extending spiritual items. ’
‘Heh heh. . . when he reaches our age and finds his cultivation growth slowing, he’ll certainly have a different feeling. ’
After a brief exchange of glances, the Lei-surname great man proactively changed the topic.
He had realized that although Fellow Daoist Fang Xi’s divine abilities and magic power were astonishing, even capable of killing Void Amalgamation-level wild beasts, his character was exceptionally steady.
He would generally not act without absolute certainty.
Let alone venturing deep into the wilderness, risking life and death to kill a wild beast comparable to a True Spirit.
Fang Xi, however, brought up a new question: “If there’s an opportunity for Great Ascension, why not invite a Great Ascension cultivator of your own race to act? If there were a Great Ascension Rogue Immortal overseeing it, killing a True Spirit-level wild beast would be much safer, and it could also add another Great Ascension Rogue Immortal to our race. Why not do it? ”
Purple Madam’s smile became somewhat awkward, then she gave a bitter laugh and shook her head: “Fellow Daoist, you’ve newly advanced to Void Amalgamation, so you might not know. . . The heavenly tribulations of those Great Ascension Rogue Immortals don’t come based on breaking through realms, but rather appear with the passage of time. . . The more ancient and seasoned a Rogue Immortal, the more they prefer to seclude themselves, painstakingly preparing to resist their lightning tribulations. . . Currently, there are only three Great Ascension Rogue Immortals who are relatively active among our human race. Senior Che fought a great battle with a True Spirit of the Yao race before, and is still heavily wounded. Senior Bu is overseeing demon extermination matters, and it was he who personally killed Mayfly Child back then. . . Now, he’s burdened with many responsibilities and cannot act. ”
“As for the last one, Senior Meng, he originated from the Demonic Path and is quite close to Five Elements Child, and Five Elements Child is allied with Long Qingzi, making him somewhat at odds with Jin Gangzi. . . ”
The Lei-surname great man lowered his voice, revealing a secret: “When the Fang Xian Dao Lord challenged Five Elements Child before, Senior Meng was a witness. . . ”
He stopped there, giving Fang Xi a look that invited him to understand.
‘As expected, cultivators aren’t fools. . . That Great Ascension cultivator surnamed Meng has a poor reputation, Great Ascension cultivator Bu cannot spare himself, and Great Ascension cultivator Che is recovering from injuries. Indeed, there are no other choices. . . ’
Fang Xi sighed in his heart, as if sensing Jin Gangzi’s predicament.
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