Chapter 816: Alien Army
Chapter 816: Alien Army
“What kind of change has occurred on the front lines? ” Fang Xi, possessing the cultivation of inner composure that allowed him to remain unflustered even when Mount Tai collapsed before him, took another sip of spirit tea before asking.
“The alien alliance has indeed appeared. This time, the Jiuchi Race has actually dispatched numerous Mahayana combatants. ”
“Actually, all three races had discovered clues about the spies. This human-demon war was merely a show. . . the ultimate goal was to lure out the three Mahayana cultivators of the Jiuchi Race. . . ”
Jin Gangzi's face was a bit pale: “But immediately, at the critical moment when the human, yao, and demon races were besieging those three Mahayana Jiuchi Race cultivators, the Yao Race suddenly betrayed them! ”
“It turned out that while the Yao Race knew of the Jiuchi Race's scheme, they had secretly allied with them. . . At first, they pretended to offer support, but at the critical moment, they struck, severely injuring three Mahayana human cultivators. The Demon Race's 'Purple Xuan Demon Ancestor' was killed on the spot by a Mahayana Jiuchi Race cultivator using an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure. . . ”
“The Yao Race? Allied with the Jiuchi Race? ! ” Fang Xi blinked. “The Yao Race has exterminated quite a few alien races, haven't they? Could the alien alliance agree to this? ”
“The Yao Race and the Jiuchi Race have no deep enmity. Furthermore, the weaker members of the alien alliance have no power to decide. . . Perhaps those with deep-seated hatred for the Yao Race have long since been eliminated. ” Jin Gangzi couldn't help but smile bitterly. “If it were our Human and Demon races that allied with the Jiuchi Race, this monk would not be surprised either. ”
Hearing this, Fang Xi immediately gasped. “The situation. . . has been reversed! ”
Now that they have allied with the Yao Race, and trapped the Mahayana cultivators of the Human and Demon races, the subsequent developments are not difficult to imagine!
“This time, I fear the three races—no, the four races—vying for supremacy will finally truly determine the victor. ”
Fang Xi murmured.
Regardless of the cost or promises made, the alliance between the Yao Race and the Jiuchi Race, at least after this incident, should not easily turn hostile before eliminating the Human and Demon races.
With these two races combined, neither the Human nor the Demon race alone will have much power to resist. They must unite to contend with them.
But as it stands now, with their Mahayana combatants continuously suffering losses, it will be difficult.
The Yao Race and the Jiuchi Race, having united, already possess the strength to attempt to annihilate the Human and Demon races.
And this time, no other forces will interfere.
The flames of war are bound to sweep across the broadest regions of the Earthly Immortal World, until one side completely falls!
“War, true war, is coming! Amitabha, what sin have the common people committed? ”
Jin Gangzi clasped his hands together, seemingly silently praying for the common people of the world yet to come.
A moment later, he opened his eyes: “Now that war is imminent, this monk must also depart. . . Fellow Daoist's previous offer, this monk accepts! ”
During wartime, a Soul Transformation cultivator is clearly even more important!
Fang Xi nodded, having no intention of backing out.
After all, among his acquaintances, none had cultivated to the perfected Return to Void realm.
And by the time they reached their bottleneck, he wouldn't be unable to even produce Soul Transformation spiritual items.
He smiled faintly, a purple-skinned gourd appearing in his hand: “The 'Primordial Qi' within this gourd can be yours, Fellow Daoist, but the gourd itself must be left with me. . . ”
Refining this purple-skinned gourd into the 'Erwu Soul-Slaying Gourd' would surely increase the power of that magical treasure significantly.
“Agreed. ”
Jin Gangzi intoned a Buddhist chant, and a golden bottle and a jade slip appeared on the table.
Fang Xi picked up the golden bottle. He saw that the bottle had an antique design, and on its surface were seal script characters resembling a blazing sun.
“This bottle of 'Great Sun Tathagata Secret Vehicle Consecration Ghee' was obtained by this monk from a certain Immortal Abode secret realm. . . He found that the ghee within was greatly beneficial to body cultivators, but unfortunately, it was only effective for the first one or two uses; further uses had no effect. ”
Jin Gangzi said.
Fang Xi's divine consciousness lightly probed, only to be unexpectedly and unceremoniously bounced back by the golden bottle.
He paused slightly, then gently opened the mouth of the golden bottle, revealing a little less than half a bottle of golden ointment that exuded a pungent aroma.
Just by sniffing it lightly, his blood-qi began to subtly quicken.
One must know, at this moment, his blood-qi had reached the seventh-tier level; normally, it was as silent as a mountain, but when it erupted, it was earth-shattering.
This ointment, merely by its scent, could cause even his blood-qi to boil; it was absolutely extraordinary, but the quantity was a bit small.
“After this ghee became useless to this monk, he had exchanged it with other fellow Daoists a few times, so only this much remains. ”
Jin Gangzi smiled apologetically: “Within this jade slip is a body cultivation technique that this monk obtained from that Immortal Abode secret realm, but unfortunately, most of it is already damaged. . . At the back of the jade slip, however, is a method deduced by this monk; if combined with the Heavenly Demon True Body, and with the aid of the ghee, it should allow Fellow Daoist's body cultivation to advance a small step further. ”
Fang Xi picked up the golden jade slip, his divine consciousness condensing slightly.
Subsequently, a fragmented incantation appeared before his eyes.
“'Great Sun Wisdom King Gradual Tummo Secret Art'? ”
He recited the name of this cultivation technique, feeling that every seal script character was extraordinary, carrying a unique Dao charm, as if they had transformed into tiny figures, demonstrating a body cultivation technique.
Even those who were illiterate, upon seeing these characters, would automatically comprehend their meaning.
It was a pity that this cultivation technique was already largely incomplete.
Fang Xi knew this was Jin Gangzi's compensation for the insufficient amount of ghee.
And after this 'Tummo Art', there was another section, 'Lesser Vehicle Vajra Gradual Supreme Yoga Secret Vehicle', which was the method Jin Gangzi had truly deduced from the original text.
He merely glanced at it, but immediately knew that this cultivation technique was profound and extensive, enough to serve as a profound inheritance among body cultivators.
“The characters within this Tummo Secret Art? ”
Fang Xi toyed with the jade slip, asking about the part that interested him the most.
“These are Immortal Family seal script characters. They seem related to the Buddhist lineage. This monk calls them 'True Sanskrit'! ”
Jin Gangzi chuckled: “Presumably, Fellow Daoist has also discovered its extraordinary quality. It is the best aid for transmitting and teaching cultivation techniques. . . ”
“Indeed. ”
Fang Xi nodded, expressing his agreement.
“This monk is about to return to Three Realms Mountain. May Fellow Daoist take care. ”
Jin Gangzi accepted the 'Primordial Qi', returned the purple-skinned gourd to Fang Xi, and immediately transformed into a golden light, departing into the distance.
Fang Xi watched the receding golden light of Jin Gangzi's escape, his expression couldn't help but become strange:
“He didn't even mention the next person to be stationed in Celestial Brahma City. . . Could it be that. . . ”
He thought of the geography of the Earthly Immortal World.
The Celestial Brahma Domain is located at the southernmost tip of the human race's territory, while Three Realms Mountain is located to the north.
'Is this a certainty that the Celestial Brahma Domain cannot be defended, and they intend to abandon it? '
In Fang Xi's heart, an ominous thought suddenly surfaced.
The Yao Race is in the northwest of the human territory, and the relatively safe route to attack the human race is Three Realms Mountain!
But the Jiuchi Race is different; they are deep within the barbarian wilderness, and truly, it's unknown where they come from!
If the Celestial Brahma Domain happens to be along their marching route, then the consequences would truly be unimaginable!
“No, this won't do. I must immediately go to Penglai Immortal Pavilion and prepare for relocation. . . ”
Fang Xi gritted his teeth and made his decision.
After returning, he would have to thoroughly reorganize Penglai Immortal Pavilion's sect-protecting grand array.
With his own attainments in array formations, as long as he didn't encounter a Mahayana cultivator specifically targeting it, he could hold out for a while, no matter what situation arose.
If all was safe and sound, or if there were only small groups of enemies, he would naturally resist to the end.
If the situation became impossible, he could simply put Shui Lingxin and others into his cave-heaven magical treasure, and then escape.
...
Penglai Immortal Pavilion.
Liang Rulong had just returned when he heard urgent bell chimes ringing everywhere. A trace of doubt couldn't help but surface on his face: “What is this. . . ”
He didn't have time to report his mission to the Pavilion Master, Supreme Elder, and others. He immediately controlled his escape light and followed a group of cultivators to the main hall of Penglai Immortal Pavilion.
This assembly hall was built in the center of Penglai Immortal Pavilion. It was a wooden building, and its interior space was very vast.
When Liang Rulong entered, he saw that many cultivators were already standing on both sides. All of them were extremely respectful, with their eyes gazing at their noses and their noses at their hearts.
And Shui Lingxin, as the Pavilion Master, stood solemnly on the steps, her face as placid as still water.
Lady Baolian and Return to Void elders like Yunxi also wore solemn and troubled expressions.
On the main seat, Fang Xi sat upright with a solemn expression, gazing at the cultivators below.
“Greetings, Pavilion Master, Elders, Supreme Elder. . . ”
After the three bell chimes ended, the last cultivator also entered the hall.
Everyone bowed to the decision-makers of Penglai Immortal Pavilion on the steps, knowing that something major had definitely occurred.
Otherwise, that Soul Transformation grand cultivator, rumored to be as elusive as a divine dragon showing only its head but not its tail, would never easily emerge from seclusion, nor would he summon so many disciples.
“Cough, cough. . . ”
Fang Xi coughed once and said: “The great war between our race and the Demon Race has concluded. Now, an alien alliance has suddenly risen, forming an alliance with the Yao Race. The next step may very well be an invasion of both the Human and Demon races! ”
As soon as these words were uttered, the cultivators below immediately burst into an uproar.
Most were still asking what this 'alien alliance' was.
Although Yunxi, Liu Xu, Shui Lingxin, and the others had been informed by Fang Xi beforehand, they too found it difficult to conceal their worried expressions at this moment.
Clang!
A crisp sound of jade instantly suppressed all the clamor.
It turned out that Fang Xi had tapped the jade chime in front of him. He said in a deep voice: “War is about to begin. If we are defeated this time, the human race will not be exterminated, but it will no longer be possible for us to rank among the great races of the Earthly Immortal World. . . And seven or eight out of ten of us cultivators present here will certainly perish. . . ”
Such a cruel future immediately caused every cultivator's expression to change.
“Therefore, this venerable one has decided to personally act, to modify Penglai Immortal Pavilion's sect-protecting grand array. Furthermore, our Pavilion's forces will immediately begin to retract and stockpile resources. . . ”
Fang Xi issued some instructions, then dismissed the cultivators.
These cultivators bowed with worried expressions and exited the pavilion.
However, Liang Rulong deliberately lagged behind by half a beat. After all the cultivators had left, he turned back again and bowed: “Liang Rulong greets Supreme Elder. . . The previous secret realm search has yielded results. This humble one was responsible for transporting them this time. ”
The storage bag was enveloped in a ball of green light and arrived in Fang Xi's hand.
His divine consciousness swept over it. He found that there was even a set of formation tools for a fragmented array, and couldn't help but smile: “You do have some fortuitous destiny about you. Now that Three Realms Mountain is even less peaceful, the super teleportation array might even be shut down. Yet you managed to return to the Celestial Brahma Domain before that could happen. . . From today onward, you shall remain guarding the sect. ”
“Many thanks, Supreme Elder! ”
Liang Rulong bowed again, a hint of joy flashing across his face.
In his view, hiding within the sect's main base was naturally much safer than being in the precarious Three Realms Mountain.
...
At the same time, on the edge of the Celestial Brahma Domain.
The world was plunged into gloom, and the figures of an alien army emerged.
“Bellow! ”
An alien, clad in green armor from head to toe, with a head resembling a rhinoceros, gazed at the distant scenery. Suddenly, it grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground and let out a roar: “Homeland. . . we have returned! This time, no one can make us leave again! ”
Behind it, countless alien cultivators, with eyes like burning flames, successively let out various roars and howls, as if venting emotions suppressed for many years. . .
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