Chapter 926: Celestial Immortal Inheritance
Chapter 926: Celestial Immortal Inheritance
Several years later.
Fang Xi returned to his cave abode, and upon seeing the Old Woman Zhang, his eyes lit up: "Junior Friend Zhang, I wish to. . ."
The Old Woman Zhang reacted as if she had seen a viper or scorpion; the light of her escape art flashed underfoot, and she swiftly dodged back into her cave abode.
'Wasn't it just one time I borrowed immortal jade? Why react like that? '
Witnessing this scene, Fang Xi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
However, avoiding entanglement was a good thing.
He returned to his cave abode, opened a transmission talisman, and carefully examined it.
Ever since confirming that the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce would have 'Six Immortal Reversion Flying Pills' in stock, he had begun openly accumulating wealth.
Huang Jing's expression at the time was quite a sight, but he still lent him a sum of Immortal Jade.
Besides him, the Feng-named cultivator from Sword Grinding Mountain, Yi Zheng Xing from Azure Sky Academy, and others also lent him a bit.
The only thing that somewhat surprised Fang Xi was that Yong Yun Mian, hearing the news from who knows where, took the initiative to visit and lent him a sum of Immortal Jade.
With this, plus his own small private collection, he could theoretically gather enough Immortal Jade.
'Everything is ready; I just need the east wind! '
Of course, Fang Xi could have paid for the Immortal Jade himself, but that would risk revealing his wealth.
Rather than that, it was better to borrow a sum from Huang Jing, making himself a 'grandee', and at the same time deepen their relationship.
...
A few days later, in a tea house.
"Talisman Master Fang, the usual three?"
The waiter stepped forward, his features subtly hinting at a familiar face.
He was the son of the previous waiter, having taken over from his old father for several years now.
"Mm, the usual three."
Fang Xi nodded and asked, "How is your father?"
"Thank you for your concern, Talisman Master Fang. After my elderly father retired, he focused on cultivation, and now his cultivation method has broken through another realm."
The waiter replied, flattered.
"Mm, not bad. . ."
Fang Xi ate his spirit tea and pastries, his demeanor unhurried.
"Talisman Master Fang, have you heard?"
Just then, a tea customer nearby actively struck up a conversation: "A secret immortal realm has appeared."
"Oh?"
Fang Xi picked up his teacup and took a sip, looking around. He indeed found that everyone was discussing this matter, their brows filled with fervent excitement.
"It's said that the clear qi from this newly appeared Immortal Abode secret realm shot straight into the clouds, suspected to be the inheritance left behind by the Celestial Immortal Yuanli from back then. . . This is a Celestial Immortal inheritance!"
At this thought, the tea customer couldn't help but swallow.
An Earthly Immortal inheritance already had the effect of weakening heavenly tribulations, and although far inferior to 'Primordial Spirit Pills', it offered a few more hopes of achieving immortality.
As for a Celestial Immortal inheritance?
It's said that one could ascend with their entire residence, simply unimaginable!
"No wonder there are so many fewer familiar faces; have they all gone adventuring?"
Fang Xi picked up a piece of pastry and asked leisurely.
"Naturally! That's a Celestial Immortal! A Celestial Immortal!"
The tea customer sighed repeatedly: "If I were to obtain it, I fear I could continuously break through several realms, and finally cross nine tribulations, achieving the immortal status of eternal life!"
Fang Xi couldn't help but agree profoundly.
After all, with an Earthly Immortal inheritance, pushing for the Mahayana realm was almost a matter of course.
And since immortals are divided into five grades, a more powerful Celestial Immortal inheritance was naturally exceedingly extraordinary.
As far as he knew, in the True Immortal World, the most common immortals were still Divine Immortals, Ghost Immortals, and Primordial Spirit True Immortals.
That is to say, among the Heaven, Earth, Human, God, and Ghost classifications, Human, God, and Ghost Immortals were the most numerous; Earthly Immortals were extremely rare, and Celestial Immortals were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
And according to rumors, Divine Immortals and Ghost Immortals had damaged foundations, with no hope of reaching the Dao Monarch realm.
Although Human Immortals who were Primordial Spirit True Immortals had hope of cultivating to the Dao Monarch realm, that probability was extremely low.
The possibility of an Earthly Immortal breaking through to Dao Monarch was almost ten times that of a Human Immortal!
And a Celestial Immortal's was ten times that of an Earthly Immortal!
'Of course, even for a Celestial Immortal, the probability of ultimately breaking through to Dao Monarch isn't that high. . . and even among Primordial Spirit True Immortals, there have been Dao Monarchs. '
'Furthermore, regardless of whether they are Heaven, Earth, or Human Immortals, once they break through to Dao Monarch, they are all equally powerful figures! '
It was precisely because of this that Fang Xi felt some hesitation.
He naturally desired the Celestial Immortal inheritance.
But the probability of successfully obtaining the Celestial Immortal inheritance after battling among the heroes in the secret realm was indeed quite low.
To drag out his main body, which was a Shinto avatar, for such a risk was somewhat not worth it.
'Observe quietly and adapt to changes. . . '
'No need to force it too much; what's mine is mine, what's not, is fate. . . Earthly Immortals aren't bad either; at least the chance of achieving Dao Monarch is much higher than that of ordinary Human Immortals, let alone Divine Immortals and Ghost Immortals. . . '
Listening to the cultivators around him discussing fervently, Fang Xi's heart held a firm belief: 'First, secure the benefits that are certainly within my grasp. . . According to the information I gathered earlier, the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce might not have a Dao Monarch presiding over it, but they definitely have extremely powerful immortals, and more than one. Ordinary Primordial Spirit True Immortals wouldn't be qualified to conduct business across the entire North Star Immortal Domain, unless. . . there's an Earthly Immortal or a Celestial Immortal? ! '
...
Fang Xi ate and drank his fill, then leisurely returned to his cave abode.
Unexpectedly, outside his cave abode, a figure was lingering.
Looking at her back, her hip line was high and shapely, like a perfectly ripe peach.
"Shopkeeper Yong, what brings you here?"
He took two steps forward, a smile playing on his lips: "Have you come to collect a debt? I fear I'll have difficulty repaying that sum of Immortal Jade right now. . ."
"Who's talking about Immortal Jade?"
Yong Yun Mian gave Fang Xi a glare, a hint of allure in her eyes: "Elder Ge summoned me. . ."
"Hm? What's the matter?"
At the mention of Elder Ge, Fang Xi's expression grew much more solemn. After all, he was an Eighth-Tribulation Mahayana cultivator, so some respect was due.
Although, he had slain even a Ninth-Tribulation Ancestral Dragon without hesitation. . .
"I don't know, but Elder Ge has summoned everyone this time, so it's clearly not a small matter."
Yong Yun Mian said, "You must perform well; don't let down their painstaking efforts. . ."
Hearing this, Fang Xi could only give a bitter smile.
Xuanwu Lane.
Inside Elder Ge's cave abode.
Beneath an ancient pine tree, on numerous apricot-yellow prayer mats, sat many Talisman Masters and other cultivators.
Most of them were Integration stage cultivators, with a good number of Mahayana, and very few Return to Void.
When Fang Xi entered, he saw a Talisman Master demonstrating his own 'Water Fire Talisman': "Ice and fire share the same origin; ice transforms into water, hence water-fire. . . The ingenuity of this talisman lies in. . ."
'This Elder Ge's network truly isn't small. '
His heart stirred, he found a prayer mat in a corner and sat down, greeting the surrounding Talisman Masters.
These Talisman Masters were all familiar faces. Although they were probably secretly laughing at him for foolishly missing a heaven-sent opportunity to become a disciple, they all very kindly returned his greetings one by one.
Half an hour later, Elder Ge, clad in a hemp-yellow kudzu robe, slowly walked to the ancient pine tree.
"Greetings, Elder Ge."
The cultivators all bowed in greeting.
"Dispense with the formalities. . ."
A faint smile appeared on Elder Ge's gaunt face, and his slightly cloudy gaze swept over the many cultivators present: "This old man has summoned you all here, and I presume you already know why: it's for the recently appeared Celestial Immortal secret realm!"
"It truly is a Celestial Immortal secret realm?"
The Talisman Masters discussed amongst themselves, their eyes all shining brightly.
"Indeed. We rogue cultivators are weak and cannot compare to sects like the Divine Wood Palace. If we combine our strength, there's still a chance. . . We cultivators must strive; without striving, how can one become a True Immortal?"
Elder Ge continued: "This old man intends to make a trip to the Celestial Immortal secret realm; are you willing to follow?"
'The map unfolds to reveal the dagger. '
For some reason, this phrase surfaced in Fang Xi's mind.
"Elder Ge, our cultivation is shallow, and we are all Talisman Masters, not skilled in combat. . . May I ask how we can serve you diligently?"
A Mahayana cultivator carrying a long black saber spoke.
Fang Xi's eyes flickered. This person seemed to be questioning, but in reality, he sounded more like an accomplice, likely having already reached an understanding with Elder Ge.
"Haha, that's easy to say. . ."
Elder Ge chuckled: "You probably aren't clear on many details about this Celestial Immortal secret realm, are you? This secret realm was left by Celestial Immortal Yuanli to select a successor, so those who have already become immortals are not allowed to enter. . . Besides that, there are many trials that don't test cultivation, but rather aptitude, comprehension, various immortal cultivation arts, and even insights into the Great Dao. . . We Talisman Masters, who learn from the laws of heaven and earth, naturally have an advantage in this regard."
"As for safety, with this old man here, and having reached an agreement with Sword Grinding Mountain, we will travel with them."
"So we'll be acting together with cultivators from Sword Grinding Mountain? " The Mahayana cultivator who had asked earlier said, "Then I have no issues."
"We are willing to serve diligently, like dogs and horses."
One by one, the Talisman Masters expressed their stances.
'It seems that even if they gain nothing this time, with such unified action, this is the embryonic form of a faction. '
Witnessing this scene, Fang Xi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
But, he still didn't want to go!
Now that the path to Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce was almost cleared, abandoning the benefits he was about to receive to struggle in the unknown was the way of a barefoot person.
He had already put on his shoes, so there was no need for such a gamble.
As more and more people expressed their intentions, the silent cultivators appeared increasingly out of place.
"Talisman Master Fang, what do you think?"
Elder Ge didn't speak, but one of his registered disciples looked over with eyes like lightning.
"My cultivation is shallow, and recently I've encountered a difficult matter, currently borrowing Immortal Jade from all over to overcome this hurdle, so I truly cannot go out. . ."
Fang Xi stood up and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"There are many benefits within the Celestial Immortal secret realm. Even if you can't obtain the Celestial Immortal inheritance, acquiring one or two opportunities there would still mean a heap of Immortal Jade. . ."
A friendly Talisman Master beside him advised.
Elder Ge's half-closed eyes also looked over at this moment.
Beside him, Yong Yun Mian repeatedly signaled with her eyes.
'This woman. . . '
Fang Xi felt helpless, then said: "I. . . do not wish to go!"
The atmosphere instantly froze.
A moment later, Elder Ge's voice finally sounded: "This old man merely offered a suggestion; if you are unwilling to go, there's no harm. . ."
"Thank you, Elder Ge. " Fang Xi quickly bowed.
"However, this Talisman Masters' Gathering was formed by like-minded individuals. Since our paths diverge, we shall not scheme together. . ."
Elder Ge's tone shifted.
"Naturally. I shall withdraw from the Talisman Masters' Gathering today. I will not return in the future. . ."
Fang Xi's face turned pale, and he withdrew.
In his heart, however, he sneered.
A mere gathering for like-minded individuals could actually become so cliquish and exclusive; it was truly speechless. . .
After stepping out of Elder Ge's cave abode, he rubbed his forehead and quickly left.
A moment later, Yong Yun Mian hurriedly rushed out. Not seeing Fang Xi's retreating figure, she couldn't help but stomp her foot in vexation. . .
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