Chapter 800: Reckless Abandon
Chapter 800: Reckless Abandon
“The Divine Dao’s method of coalescing divine positions actually varies. The most common ways are naturally through Dao Court enfeoffment and the condensation of incense. . . but given the nature of the Divine Dao, this inevitably leaves a brand, forever restricting one under a superior divine position. . . ”
“The path this avatar of mine will take is naturally that of a divine position bestowed by heaven and earth. . . Even if there are restrictions, they would only be from the Heavenly Emperor alone, and I wouldn't have to be a dog for the Dao Court. . . ”
“And even in the later stages, the Heavenly Emperor wouldn't even want to bother with him. . . ”
To coalesce a divine position bestowed by heaven and earth would likely be extremely difficult.
However, the avatar within the Mountain Sea Pearl is akin to a natural spirit of that mountain, which gives it a significant innate advantage.
Furthermore, with Fang Xi's insights into the path of Earth Element, combined with this avatar’s comprehension and talent, success is naturally guaranteed.
After settling matters here, Fang Xi also opened a cave dwelling on Black Cloud Mountain, embedding a top-grade Spirit Stone within the formation to construct a small Spirit Vein for Mei Changkong to cultivate with.
With the aid of a Spirit Vein, it was indeed vastly different.
Although the first level of Qi Refinement wasn't really a hurdle, it was enough for Fang Xi to understand the difference between having resources and not.
Whether it was the Divine Dao or the Immortal Dao, aptitude was even secondary; resources were paramount!
No matter how magnificent a skyscraper, it is built upon a foundation.
This foundation, is resources!
...
Panlong Lake.
Fang Xi arrived at the lakeside, raising a hand to unfurl a demonic banner.
From within the demonic banner, a mass of black cloud suddenly flew out, thick with moisture, as if this black cloud had condensed from water vapor.
Within the black cloud, there was a figure that resembled both a dragon and a loach.
“My Divine Dao avatar is still gestating, so I'll just mingle in Panlong Lake for a while. . . ”
Fang Xi looked at the Well Dragon King’s soul, smiled faintly, and his figure abruptly vanished. Employing a possession technique from his demonic art, he transformed into a shadow and merged with the Well Dragon King.
The Well Dragon King instantly let out a roar, and the modified ‘Tai Shang Tong Zi Ling Guan Lu’ within its body suddenly blazed with light.
Following that, wisps of demonic power formed.
Its body transformed from ethereal to corporeal, its two fish whiskers long and slender, fine black scales growing on its body. With a plop, it plunged into the water.
Sploosh!
Fang Xi looked up, seeing only a shimmering expanse of water.
Sunlight filtered through the lake surface, casting dappled light and shadow upon the murky bottom.
The Well Dragon King originally possessed the ability to control water. Now, transformed into a loach, it swam about.
Black lines shot out from its body, piercing through a large green carp. Its flesh quickly dissolved, transforming into a ball of bloody light that settled onto the Well Dragon King’s body.
Evidently, he was using a demonic art to cultivate another body for this Well Dragon King.
“Start with a fish, grow by devouring! ”
Fang Xi inexplicably thought of Kuang Tao Ju Shi’s Gluttony Scripture demonic art. Although that cultivator had long since perished, he had largely deciphered the mysteries of its demonic art.
At this moment, the Well Dragon King opened its gaping maw, continuously devouring the fish, shrimp, and turtles nearby, its body steadily growing larger.
In the blink of an eye, it grew to a formidable three zhang in size.
Suddenly, a giant turtle appeared ahead.
It was as large as a millstone, emanating a faint demonic aura, causing Fang Xi's eyes to light up.
He swiftly swam over and bit down fiercely.
Crunch!
The hard turtle shell was easily torn open by the fish's maw, and then he tasted the fresh turtle blood and meat.
The turtle shrieked incessantly, a few water arrows striking Fang Xi’s body, yet they couldn't even scratch an itch.
“Ah. . . my ancestor was the Turtle Prime Minister, you can't kill me! ”
That turtle demon actually spoke human words, seemingly begging for mercy, yet also seeming to threaten.
“Just a mere turtle grandkid, daring to threaten me? ”
Fang Xi opened his gaping maw and swallowed the turtle demon, immediately feeling a warm current surge through his body. He couldn't help but chuckle: ‘Not bad, this Gluttony Scripture demonic art, modified by me, is quite effective at gathering flesh and blood to reshape a body. . . Although the final body of the divine demon is a bit nauseating, it doesn't matter. . . This Well Dragon King is just for play, it might not even have the fortune to reach the Five-Stage or Six-Stage realms. ’
He controlled this Well Dragon King with no intention of retracing the Divine Dao. Instead, he wished to explore more possibilities and, incidentally, stir up some trouble as he pleased.
As a result, his actions were utterly reckless, bringing great misfortune upon the fish, shrimp, and crabs in the nearby waters.
As one fish spirit after another entered its belly, the black loach roared, and a small lump gradually swelled on its head, seemingly a sign of transforming into a Flood Dragon.
“Hmph! What demon dares to slaughter wantonly in these waters! ”
Suddenly, a dark escape light appeared ahead, and a black fish demon stepped across the waves, approaching.
It had already grown human limbs and held a massive black trident in its hand: “I am a Night Yaksha, serving under the Panlong Lake Dragon Lord! Hurry and. . . ”
The next moment, it saw a gaping maw descend from above, swallowing it whole.
“Just a mere little fish. . . ”
Fang Xi sneered, his abdomen then rippled, and he spat out a few items.
One of them was naturally the trident, and besides that, there were two talismans.
One was the ‘Tai Shang Tong Zi Ling Guan Lu’, and the other was the divine position of the ‘Panlong Lake Lotus Pond Night Yaksha’!
“Indeed, are the Dragon Lords and spirits of this world all constrained by the Dao Court? ”
Seeing this, Fang Xi's heart was immediately filled with a trace of shock.
The strictness of the Divine Dao network was unimaginable to carefree Immortal Dao cultivators.
At this moment, he swept his divine sense around, then suddenly smiled again, wagging his tail as he swam towards a certain location.
...
On a small island in the center of the lake, on the beach.
A snow-white seashell lay quietly in the sand. Its bivalve shell was open, and within it, a palm-sized woman dressed in lady’s attire was playfully frolicking.
Above the lake, a massive whirlpool suddenly appeared.
Then, from within the whirlpool, a turtle as large as a rockery crawled out.
This turtle looked incredibly ancient, with two whiskers hanging from its head. As it laboriously climbed, it called out, “Princess, Princess. . . This is bad. . . There's a ferocious great demon slaughtering nearby, even the Patrol Night Yaksha were killed, hurry, run! ”
“No. . . I want to play a bit longer. ”
The palm-sized Princess giggled, grabbing the Turtle Prime Minister’s whiskers, seemingly wanting to climb further.
Seeing this, the Turtle Prime Minister immediately chanted a spell, and a surge of demonic power appeared, as if lifting the entire stretch of beach.
Just as it was about to return into the massive whirlpool, a huge loach several zhang long suddenly leaped out of the water.
Boom!
Terrifying demonic aura shot skyward, instantly colliding with the Turtle Prime Minister’s green light shield.
Crack!
The light shield shattered in an instant, but the Turtle Prime Minister let out an enraged roar, and a human figure emerged from its turtle shell.
This figure had an aged face, a slightly hunched back, and wore a green official robe. It shouted, “I am the Eighth-Rank Turtle Prime Minister, a minor rural demon, do not be insolent. . . Watch me. . . Ah! ”
Before it could finish speaking, Fang Xi lashed it away with a flick of his tail.
Amidst the splashing water, a small figure shrieked, clutching desperately onto the pristine white seashell.
Seeing this, Fang Xi immediately let out a loud laugh, grabbed the seashell, and darted away like a white streak.
A moment later, the Turtle Prime Minister crawled back, and seeing the utter mess, couldn't help but shriek, “Oh no, Princess has been captured. . . ”
...
Panlong Lake, near Black Cloud Mountain.
Beneath the water.
A shimmering light curtain flickered, and a layer of barrier rose up.
Fang Xi, utilizing the special terrain, set up a formation.
He couldn't say for sure about other things, but it was highly probable that the Panlong Lake Dragon Lord wouldn't be able to discover or break into it.
Within the formation, the boundless lake water was all pushed aside, revealing dry ground.
Pavilions and exquisite structures rose from the ground.
At the very center, however, was a pool.
A black loach lay leisurely in the pool, and a snow-white seashell was placed at its edge.
The seashell opened, and from it scurried out a palm-sized woman dressed in lady’s attire.
Holding up her skirt, she cautiously scurried away.
After just a few steps, she returned, her face full of reluctance, wanting to carry away her white seashell.
Alas. . . for her delicate frame, this task was simply too heavy.
She hadn't even carried the seashell a few steps before she was panting heavily, then ungracefully sat cross-legged, leaning by the edge of the pool to scoop up some of the water.
Suddenly, the little shell-girl's eyes brightened: “It's actually Spiritual Pool water? ”
Even in her father's Dragon Palace, Spiritual Pool water of this caliber wouldn't be so lavishly exposed.
She looked at the huge fish-dragon seemingly dozing in the pool, and couldn't help but shiver again, her small eyes welling with tears: “Mean. . . meanie. . . ”
“I can't pretend I didn't hear that. . . ”
Suddenly, the enormous fish-dragon looked over, and its two dragon whiskers, as if alive, bound the little shell-girl, lifted her high, and brought her before its monstrous maw.
Seeing this, the little shell-girl's voice trembled: “I. . . I'm a Dragon Palace Princess. . . ”
“There are too many Dragon Palace Princesses. Your father has even taken mortal sons-in-law. . . Is that your brother-in-law? ”
Fang Xi chuckled, “What kind of wine does he brew? To actually win the Dragon King's favor? ”
“That's my thirty-sixth brother-in-law. . . The wine he brews is called ‘Ice Jade Burn’, and it's already been designated as tribute wine by father. . . ”
For some reason, facing Fang Xi, the little shell-girl spilled everything, both what she should and shouldn't have said.
“So it's ‘Ice Jade Burn’. . . ”
Fang Xi laughed, “In that case, go notify your father to bring a hundred jars of ‘Ice Jade Burn’ to ransom you back. . . ”
He currently had nothing to do, so he could only quietly wait for his Divine Dao avatar to achieve success.
Naturally, he would do things that interested him.
He was naturally a little interested in the wine that could move the Dragon King and lead the Dragon Palace to seek a son-in-law.
Although that was the case, directly breaking into the Dragon Palace to snatch wine didn't seem very refined.
However, exchanging a princess for a hundred jars of fine wine might even become another new tale of note for Panlong Lake.
Anyway, he had the Qi Luck Gu protecting him, blocking all heavenly secret divinations. If anyone truly wanted to find trouble, they should go find that Well Dragon King!
‘Speaking of which. . . the rules of this world seem quite compatible with the Qi Luck Gu. . . ’
‘Laws of Qi Luck, perhaps? They're on par with the Karma Laws. . . ’
No more tonight.
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