Chapter 884: Cang Ming and Gui Xu (Congratulating Alliance Leader Heshang Gong)
Chapter 884: Cang Ming and Gui Xu (Congratulating Alliance Leader Heshang Gong)
“A secret art to delay the lightning tribulation? ”
Upon hearing this, both Feng Huang and the Mystic Tortoise were greatly moved.
The Mahayana stage was the final step on the Path to Immortality, representing the culmination of a cultivator's life's work in cultivation methods and divine abilities. After breaking through to the Mahayana stage, their combat prowess was essentially fixed.
Unless they subsequently cultivated some heaven-defying grand divine ability or obtained a treasure of the Immortal Abode Rare Treasure level, it would be extremely difficult for them to achieve any further growth.
One could even say that whether a Mahayana cultivator could ultimately survive how many tribulations and whether they could ascend to become an immortal was already determined at the moment of their breakthrough to the Mahayana stage, with little potential for significant change.
In other words, the Five Elements Qilin reaching the seven-tribulation level wasn't due to further progress in its cultivation method.
Rather, it already possessed roughly its current strength when it first broke through to the Mahayana stage!
However, at this point, its cultivation was unable to advance any further, and it clearly understood that there was no hope of overcoming the eighth immortal lightning tribulation.
Even the two True Spirits, Feng Huang and the Mystic Tortoise, weren't entirely confident in overcoming the fourth immortal lightning tribulation, making them quite envious of this secret art.
Seeing their expressions, the Five Elements Qilin shook its head: “This secret art is difficult to perform and requires top-tier spiritual items provided by the Jiuchi race. . . Besides that, there must be a huge price and hidden dangers. Otherwise, why would the Jiuchi race possess such a secret art yet fail to even accumulate a single seven-tribulation Mahayana cultivator? ”
“You two still have leeway. The next lightning tribulation won't be a major issue, and then you'll enjoy tens of thousands of years of carefree existence. Unless you reach a point of ten parts death with no chance of life, it's best not to use such a secret art. . . ”
“Yes. . . ” The True Spirit Feng Huang and the Mystic Tortoise exchanged glances, both solemnly accepting the advice.
Despite this, they still firmly kept the matter in mind.
If they were ever forced into a corner in the future, then any means would be worth trying.
...
Human race.
Qing Xu Tong Zi still maintained his precocious manner, sitting on his fan, practically fuming and stamping his feet: “That old Gui Xu Zi. . . With our race facing such a life-and-death crisis, he refuses to show his face, even saying he won't emerge until the brink of racial extinction. What the devil. . . ”
“Damn it, if Cang Mingzi were still here. . . ”
Qing Xu Tong Zi muttered, knowing that Gui Xu Zi and Cang Mingzi were Daoist Companions. Ever since Cang Mingzi perished under the seventh Mahayana immortal lightning tribulation, this most highly cultivated member of the human race had become utterly dispirited, likely retaining only the obsession of overcoming tribulations and ascending to immortality.
“Sigh, one cannot blame Fellow Daoist Gui Xu. . . What he cultivates is the 'Luan Ming Bao Dian', a supreme dual cultivation method of our human race. Back then, he and Cang Mingzi were like an immortal couple, both advancing to the Mahayana stage, a beautiful story in our human race. But without a Daoist Companion, his cultivation method tends towards being utterly emotionless. . . It's quite normal for him to be so cold at this time. ”
Che Xuan Yuan, holding the Void Mirror, spoke a fair assessment with a bitter smile.
Bu Xing Da Cheng still looked like a Daoist, with a long sword on his back, remaining silent.
“The old ones are like this, and so are the young. Ever since Old Ghost Meng perished, Five Elements Child has been like a lost soul, becoming a frightened bird. Coupled with Long Qingzi's attempt to break through to Mahayana and perishing under the immortal lightning tribulation, and Qing Hezi's disappearance. . . Out of the Human Race Five Sons we selected, only two are usable now! ”
Qing Xu Tong Zi recalled something and couldn't help but curse: “Now, multiple sources confirm. . . the Yao race and the alien race are preparing to launch a high-level decisive battle. What are your thoughts? ”
Among the three major factions, the number of Mahayana cultivators was actually quite small, sometimes even countable on one's fingers.
Furthermore, there were often only one or two Mahayana cultivators above the seven-tribulation level.
If there were more than two, it usually signified a period of extreme prosperity for that faction, one that could utterly dominate the other two. . .
Such instances had rarely occurred in the history of the three factions.
Bu Xing Da Cheng finally spoke: “This old man went to see Fellow Daoist Hua before. Although he is currently troubled by the sixth immortal lightning tribulation, he has promised to act on behalf of the race once. ”
“The Demon race has almost exhausted its reserves, and we are providing four Mahayana cultivators as support. . . ”
Qing Xu Tong Zi calculated for a moment, feeling a headache: “How wonderful it would be if Gui Xu Zi had agreed, sigh. . . Now we can only take one step at a time. This is truly damnable. . . Old Meng died at the worst possible time. What are your thoughts on Old Meng's death? ”
In truth, all the Mahayana cultivators knew how much effort the human race could exert.
This joint discussion was primarily to deliberate on this matter.
After all, on Qing Hezi's side, there was still a human Mahayana cultivator!
This could be a crucial force influencing the outcome of the war.
“Old Ghost Meng was originally assigned by us to relieve the siege of Po Suo Twin Cities. . . but then he encountered Long Qingzi attempting to break through to Mahayana. . . ”
Che Xuan Yuan recounted the events: “In this old man's opinion, that person must have coveted Qing Hezi's secret and attacked him. . . Wasn't it the same with the Fang Xian Daoist before? We just didn't expect Qing Hezi to be the avatar of that mysterious Mahayana cultivator. Old Ghost Meng reaped what he sowed, what more is there to say? It was indeed inappropriate that we did not immediately announce Old Ghost Meng's crimes, causing Qing Hezi to become disheartened and henceforth remain in seclusion. . . ”
“Our delay in making a decision was also waiting for that Mahayana cultivator to come and discuss it. . . ”
Qing Xu Tong Zi muttered.
Although Old Ghost Meng was a demonic cultivator, he was still a human Mahayana cultivator. Attacking one of the Human Race Five Sons during wartime would have too negative an impact and would undoubtedly shake military morale if it spread.
They naturally wouldn't do such a thing, only preparing to offer ample compensation when Qing Hezi came to them.
Though the human race was not affluent now, they could still pool together a Mahayana opportunity.
However, they didn't expect Fang Xi to care about this at all.
Or rather, he never liked handing over decision-making power to others!
Even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, if the human Mahayana cultivators unanimously decided to protect Old Ghost Meng, his position would become extremely awkward.
Thus, he silently withdrew and cultivated diligently.
Once his main body achieved Mahayana, he would naturally become the human race's foremost cultivator. At that time, rewards and punishments would be at his whim, and he would make the decisions – wouldn't that be satisfying?
“Sigh. . . ”
At this, the three Mahayana cultivators could only sigh.
“Enough. When we go to aid the Demon race today, we must still be cautious, after all, our human race and the Demon race also share a deep-seated enmity. . . ”
Qing Xu Tong Zi sighed, then continued: “Gui Xu Zi not going also has its advantages. With the human race's strongest combat power not present, even if the Demon race has some ill intentions, they wouldn't dare to act. . . We must consider the possibility of the Demon race having its backbone completely broken and then seeking peace with the Yao race and alien race. . . to avoid being sold out by the Demon race. Therefore, as for our clan's foundational treasures, this old man only plans to bring one. . . ”
Bu Xing Da Cheng and Che Xuan Yuan exchanged glances and immediately began discussing. . .
A single thought from a Mahayana cultivator stirred the entire human race.
Soon, the human race, from top to bottom, began to grow tense, silently preparing for war.
Although this might only be a high-level engagement, the battlefield was ever-changing, and the Yao race might directly invade.
This had to be guarded against!
...
Several days later.
Heavenly Demon Plain.
A bronze carriage traveled discreetly through the air.
Feng Yingyue touched her cheek, feeling a cold, hard sensation.
If she were to look in a mirror now, she would see a circle of black scales growing on her face, and her body clad in an Exquisite Demonic Armor that exposed large areas of skin, revealing her alluring and graceful figure. . .
More importantly, she faintly carried a demonic aura!
After being casually altered by Daoist Mu, she had become this current appearance, practically an authentic demonic cultivator.
And Daoist Mu was even more astonishing; the true demonic aura on his body soared to the heavens, clearly indicating he was a powerful demon from the late-stage Void Amalgamation realm!
“We. . . we've reached the heart of the Demon race territory? ”
She recalled the journey of the past few days, still somewhat incredulous.
A few days ago, Fang Xi had rushed along with her, then used an ancient teleportation array to directly teleport into the Demon race's territory.
Compared to the arduous journey of infiltrating the Yao race before, this time was as easy and pleasant as a picnic.
‘According to Senior Mu, he found a secret passage in the memory of that Void Amalgamation-level Wind Qilin. . . As expected, the Yao and Demon races, in their desire to annihilate each other, were truly meticulous, even preparing such secret passages that are unaffected by formations. . . ’
Feng Yingyue, after all, came from a Void Amalgamation family, possessing keen insight and knowledge, understanding how precious this secret passage was.
If used for troop transport, the Demon race would surely suffer a devastating loss!
‘Now that we've used it, it serves as a warning to the Demon race. . . ’
Feng Yingyue felt no embarrassment about this.
What amazed her even more was how incredibly profound Senior Mu's disguise technique was.
Although she certainly couldn't see through the disguises of high-level cultivators, as they traveled, they occasionally encountered patrolling high-level demonic cultivators. Seeing their trembling demeanor and their unimpeded passage, she knew that Senior Mu's disguise was absolutely flawless.
Feng Yingyue even began to suspect that he was originally a high-level demonic cultivator!
Suddenly!
The bronze carriage abruptly stopped.
“Senior? ”
Feng Yingyue asked curiously.
“Junior, you are quite fortunate. Today, you will witness the Mahayana cultivators of the human, Yao, demon, and alien races taking action. . . ”
Fang Xi sighed with emotion.
“What? ”
Before Feng Yingyue could react, she felt waves of terrifying auras emanating from afar, surging towards them!
A wild wind howled, tearing through the void!
Every single one of those auras indicated a Mahayana cultivator unleashing their full power!
Even Fang Xi dared not approach the battlefield at this moment, only observing from afar!
“A Mahayana battle? ”
Upon hearing this, Feng Yingyue tried hard to open her eyes wide but saw nothing.
With her meager divine consciousness, at such a great distance, it was truly difficult to perceive anything.
Suddenly!
A five-colored light soared into the sky, abruptly transforming into the true form of a Qilin!
No matter how far away they were, the immense Heavenly Demon Qi and spiritual pressure still forced Feng Yingyue to press herself against the carriage, unable to move a single inch.
Fang Xi stood with his arms crossed, his spine as straight as a spear, his divine consciousness observing this scene from a great distance: “Among the three factions, there are only one or two Mahayana cultivators above the seven-tribulation level? ”
By sensing the auras, he had already perceived the Qilin True Spirit and the demonic patriarch engaged in battle.
For the Demon race, this was almost an all-out war for their clan, naturally revealing all their trump cards!
This also allowed Fang Xi to finally witness the true strength of a peak faction!
‘With my main body's cultivation and divine abilities. . . once I break through to Mahayana, I might be comparable to a six-tribulation, or even a seven-tribulation Mahayana cultivator? ’
‘Looking at it this way, even without the Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light, my main body will be able to roam freely in the Earthly Immortal World after breaking through. ’
Fang Xi's lips curled slightly.
Suddenly, as his divine consciousness swept past, he witnessed an astonishing sight, and his expression instantly changed dramatically!
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