Chapter 869: Charging Towards Great Ascension
Chapter 869: Charging Towards Great Ascension
"It's actually the true Five Fires Seven Birds Fan? "
Not far away, Fang Xi's aura was indistinct, as he hid in the void, watching the show.
Of course, he had heard of the great reputation of the Image-Retaining Projection Talisman.
Such an immortal secret talisman was enough to serve as the foundation for an Integration realm sect to suppress its destiny.
What was even more coincidental was that what it sealed was the 'Five Fires Seven Birds Fan', an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure!
At this moment, the true might of this Immortal Abode Rare Treasure was fully displayed before Fang Xi's eyes.
Between heaven and earth, a flash of crimson radiance appeared.
The power of fire-attribute laws converged, transforming into countless threads of crimson light, hidden within the flames, melting even the jade platform for the most part!
As its wings flapped, bolts of lightning descended, forming five mountain peaks: "Five Thunder Mountains!"
*Crack! *
Upon the Five Thunder Mountains, countless azure-purple lightning runes converged, dense and numerous, giving rise to a hazy purple glow.
As for its main body, it flapped its wings, employing a lightning escape technique, retreating at high speed.
*Roar! *
The flames first entwined around the Five Thunder Mountains' purple glow, and threads of fire pierced through, breaking the purple glow as if it were mere paper.
Subsequently, the five thunder peaks, seemingly piled high with countless lightning-attribute spirit stones, were instantly incinerated by several circling flame-birds, turning into spiritual liquid and evaporating. . .
Threads of crimson light streaked through the void, catching up to the Lightning Clan Integration realm cultivator in its lightning escape.
"Ah!"
It shrieked, its protective spiritual light pierced by the crimson threads, its meticulously refined body likewise unable to resist the power of laws, becoming riddled with holes.
A strange azure-purple Nascent Soul, escaping with a lightning art, emerged, a hint of despair involuntarily appearing on its face as it gazed at the cage formed by the threads of fire. . .
Just then, the noblewoman in red changed her expression; the phantom of the 'Five Fires Seven Birds Fan' in her hand suddenly exploded, transforming into shimmering specks of light that vanished into the sky.
Those flame spirit-birds let out mournful cries, disappearing instantly.
The cage of fire-threads enveloping the Lightning Clan Integration realm cultivator's Nascent Soul instantly vanished.
Having narrowly escaped death, how could this Nascent Soul dare to delay? It immediately unleashed successive teleportation arts, fleeing outwards at high speed.
"The talisman's power is depleted? What a pity. . ."
Fang Xi saw everything clearly: "If that Image-Retaining Projection Talisman could have held on for a moment longer, or if that female cultivator's magic power was a bit more formidable, this Lightning Clan Integration realm cultivator would surely have met its end today. . . It seems this trump card has been used many times already, and its power has finally run out today. . ."
The noblewoman in red was well aware of this, and likewise sighed, collecting the Lightning Clan Integration realm cultivator's incomplete corpse and storage bag, then swiftly fleeing towards the Po Suo Twin Cities.
Once past this hurdle, the path ahead was wide open; entering the Po Suo Twin Cities presented no issues.
Fang Xi, however, did not follow, but waited for a moment.
"Master!"
Not long after, a wisp of twilight energy appeared, transforming into the figure of Yellow Springs Sky Ghost.
In its hand were several thumb-sized, snow-white skull heads, gnawing on the Nascent Soul of the Lightning Clan Integration realm cultivator, appearing exceedingly bizarre.
"Heh heh. . . This old servant, following Master's command, secretly ambushed it with a Ghost Domain, and has already captured this Nascent Soul."
Yellow Springs Sky Ghost said, grinning.
"Not bad."
Fang Xi unfurled his sleeve, collected the Nascent Soul, and then leisurely exited the Heavenly Thunder Earth Fire Grand Array.
"Hmm!"
As soon as he exited the array, standing beneath the Po Suo Twin Trees, he felt an incredibly pure wood spiritual energy waft over him, and couldn't help but exclaim with emotion: "What a fine place. . ."
And this was still with the grand array sealing it off.
With just a fleeting glance from the periphery, Fang Xi could imagine how friendly the Po Suo Twin Cities must be to wood spiritual root cultivators.
'This Long Qingzi certainly knows how to manage things. . . '
Fang Xi mused to himself.
He knew full well that he and the other party were of the same ilk, and would naturally put great effort into constructing their respective lairs.
'But one thing is certain: he shouldn't have cultivated the Earth Immortal Way. . . Otherwise, if he refined these Po Suo Twin Trees into the main spiritual root of a spiritual realm, he wouldn't need to be trapped in one city. He could come and go as he pleased, how carefree and joyful would that be? '
With this thought, Fang Xi transformed into a streak of green light and rushed towards the Po Suo Twin Trees.
A green array appeared, and a verdant light curtain enveloped the area.
This was the Po Suo Twin Cities' protective city array, its power no less than the Lightning Clan's Heavenly Thunder Earth Fire Array.
A spiritual light flashed in Fang Xi's eyes. He arrived at the edge of the light curtain and pressed his hand against it.
Silver barrier-breaking talismans shimmered forth, forming an array that struck the green light curtain.
An inexplicable doorway appeared, blasting open with a boom.
He chuckled softly and walked straight in. . .
...
Po Suo Twin Cities.
Within this city, various flying artifacts shimmered with light.
Even while under siege, the cultivators of this city seemed to be living quite well. Even Qi Refinement cultivators casually refined artifacts like wings, flying to and fro amongst the various staggered cave dwellings.
Of course, there were even more cultivators' escape lights.
From time to time, fully armored, menacingly aura-infused members of the Winged race would appear, seemingly serving as law enforcement cultivators.
Fang Xi, radiating a pure human aura and concealing his cultivation, walked along the streets, appreciating the scenery of the Po Suo Twin Cities.
While called 'Twin Cities,' in reality, the two cities were connected by flying bridges, appearing as one.
He arrived in front of a teahouse and looked at its signboard: "Cloud Chu Tea House? Never mind, this place will do. . ."
Upon entering the teahouse, a greeter immediately stepped forward: "Esteemed guest. . ."
"A private seat upstairs."
Fang Xi tossed a Spirit Stone, then added, "Bring the best spiritual tea. . ."
"Alrighty!"
The greeter's face was sharp with cunning. He rubbed the Spirit Stone in his hand, his eyes suddenly lighting up. He then bellowed at the top of his lungs: "A private seat upstairs for one. . . and a pot of Heavenly Azure Tea!"
Fang Xi smiled, and went to sit at the highest vantage point.
From there, leaning on the railing, a cluster of cave dwellings not far away came fully into view. Their spiritual energy billowed like clouds, raining down in fine, continuous wisps.
He leisurely savored the pastries that had arrived first, then casually unfurled his sleeve.
A small, inky-black worm flew in from outside and landed within his sleeve.
'So, the Integration realm female cultivator who came to assist was arranged to stay here? '
A piece of information arrived, causing Fang Xi's lips to curve involuntarily: "This Long Qingzi. . . truly puts on quite the airs."
He released that quasi-seventh tier puppet worm, having it discreetly follow the tall noblewoman in beforehand.
However, he discovered that she had been arranged by the Winged race of the Po Suo Twin Cities to rest here temporarily, and had not yet even paid her respects to Long Qingzi!
'My purpose in coming this time is actually to send Long Qingzi on his way. . . '
'As long as I confirm the whereabouts of Long Qingzi's true body, it's merely a matter of my main body unleashing one 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light'. . . '
'Even if Long Qingzi is famous for extending his lifespan, how could his lifespan possibly compare to mine? '
After all, assassinating one of the Human Race Five Sons was a matter of immense consequence.
Fang Xi would deliver a decisive kill upon acting, to avoid any prolonged complications.
At this moment, he decided to keep a close eye on the noblewoman in red.
With her Integration realm cultivation, even if Long Qingzi had urgent matters now, he would surely meet with her eventually.
"Esteemed guest, your Heavenly Azure Tea has arrived!"
Just then, the waiter approached with a pot of spiritual tea.
Fang Xi poured himself a cup, and couldn't help but frown.
Although this spiritual tea appeared jade-green in color, its spiritual energy was truly mediocre.
"Heh heh. . . Esteemed guest, did you come this time to get connected with the City Lord's Mansion? That 'Immortal Arrival Residence' across the way is filled with VIPs!"
This greeter's cultivation was merely at the Qi Refinement stage, yet his face held a three-part cleverness and a three-part slyness.
"Oh?"
Fang Xi, having had some of his intentions seen through, was not surprised. He chuckled, "What if it is? What if it isn't?"
"To be frank, senior, most people who come to our teahouse are here for this very matter. How many are truly here for the tea?"
The greeter chuckled: "This humble one sees that senior is generous with money, so you must have some means. If you're willing to part with a bit more, this humble one can help you make connections. . ."
'It seems this teahouse mainly does brokerage business? '
Fang Xi's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but sigh: 'Indeed, snakes have their paths, and rats have theirs. . . '
'But how can someone only at the Qi Refinement stage undertake such significant matters? Could he be a fraud? '
As if seeing the doubt on his face, the greeter pointed at the teahouse and said with a smile, "Senior, there's no need to doubt. If our establishment were a black inn, how could it have continued operating here all this time?"
"That does make some sense."
Fang Xi nodded. Upon careful thought, he understood: these Qi Refinement cultivators were simply cannon fodder.
If matters escalated, it would mean their bodies dying, their souls perishing, and serving as scapegoats.
Since they were scapegoats, their cultivation level naturally didn't matter; in fact, the lower, the less likely they were to resist.
"Then, how does one navigate the connections here?"
He asked, curious.
"If senior offers this amount, this humble one can introduce you to the gatekeeper steward of the City Lord's Mansion. . ."
The Qi Refinement greeter discreetly gestured a number: "As for what happens afterward, senior will discuss it with the esteemed steward. Regardless of success or failure, payment must be made first, and our humble establishment will bear no responsibility whatsoever. . ."
Fang Xi was speechless for a long moment, even suspecting that this teahouse was opened by that very gatekeeper steward, simply using another person's name.
But it had to be said, this was quite a clever trick.
A seventh-rank official before the Prime Minister's gate: as Long Qingzi's subordinate, the other party must be extremely familiar with the workings of the Po Suo Twin Cities.
Whatever problems arose, whoever needed to be found, they could undoubtedly dissect it with perfect clarity.
If it couldn't be resolved, then it truly couldn't be resolved.
'But such a small-time figure couldn't arrange an opportunity for me to meet Long Qingzi. . . '
'Unless I reveal my Qing He Zi identity, boldly walk right in, and then forcefully kill. . . but if I truly did that, the Qing He Zi identity would be useless. . . '
Fang Xi chuckled inwardly, about to say something, when he suddenly felt the teahouse tremble.
He sprang to his feet, looking out the window, and saw a streak of green spiritual light shooting straight up, piercing towards the sky.
"No worries. . . That's our city's Old Ancestor, currently unleashing a great divine ability, striking down those damned alien races."
Although this Qi Refinement cultivator was sprawled on the ground, he spoke with composure, making Fang Xi somewhat admire his thick skin.
But at this moment, he could no longer concern himself with such trivialities: "No. . . this isn't some secret art or divine ability, but. . . a Heavenly Phenomenon of breaking through to the Great Ascension bottleneck! !"
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