Chapter 930: Immortal Seed
Chapter 930: Immortal Seed
Three days later.
Fang Xi strolled out of his cave abode.
He encountered the Zhang family old woman directly.
When the Zhang family old woman saw Fang Xi, her face flickered between green and white, but eventually, she brazenly approached him: "Senior, I had a cultivation deviation some time ago and acted somewhat erratically, neglecting you. I beg for your forgiveness. . ."
In her heart, she was filled with boundless regret.
If only she had known this person could attain Mahayana, and was even a guest elder of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, she would have sent her family's young girls to his cave abode no matter what.
Then, recalling the graceful figure she had seen two days prior, she wondered if this Senior preferred respectable families?
She immediately said, "I still have a few granddaughters and grand-daughters-in-law, all plump and fair, excellent for bearing children. . . Senior, what do you think?"
Fang Xi immediately said with a stern expression, "I am a proper person."
Just then, the light of the cave abode flickered, and Yong Yunmian gracefully walked out, spitting lightly before leaving directly.
"Cough cough. . . I have matters to attend to today; let's talk another time."
Fang Xi touched his cheek, excused himself, and headed to the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
Within the pond-side pavilion, besides the Sixth Miss and a group of servants, there was actually another person.
This person also possessed Mahayana cultivation. He had sword-like brows, starry eyes, and a full, majestic forehead. His body exuded an ineffable, vibrant immortal aura, imbued with subtle Dao charm.
"Guest Elder Fang, you've arrived at just the right time. Let me introduce you; this is also a newly joined Grade A guest elder of our Chamber of Commerce—Du Gu Fang."
A hint of a smile flashed across the Sixth Miss's face.
"Du Gu Fang. . . could it be the renowned 'Immortal Seed' of Blazing Sun Immortal City?"
A hint of surprise appeared on Fang Xi's face, and he immediately cupped his fist: "I've heard much about you. . ."
These words were not false.
He had often heard people mention this 'Immortal Seed' during his daily tea sessions.
The so-called 'Immortal Seed' was, naturally, an extraordinary cultivation genius with the prospect of becoming an immortal!
This Du Gu Fang had grown up in the Immortal City since childhood, the eldest legitimate grandson of a minor family there.
It was said that natural phenomena occurred upon his birth, and he awakened the 'Spiritual Origin Immortal Body'!
This spiritual body represented supreme talent; not only was his cultivation speed far superior to Heavenly Grade Spirit Roots, but more crucially, he encountered virtually no bottlenecks when breaking through major realms!
This Du Gu Fang also lived up to expectations; his foundation was solid. He directly achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, comprehended the Dao for Core Formation, had a sudden enlightenment for Nascent Soul condensation. . . and for the subsequent Divine Transformation, Return to Void, Void Amalgamation. . . and even Mahayana, he never consumed any realm-breaking pills. It was even said that he rarely took pills to advance his cultivation.
He was a true cultivation genius!
It was rumored that an immortal had once examined his bones and tested his aptitude, explicitly stating that with his profound foundation, accumulated from never taking pills to break through major realms, he had a seventy percent chance of achieving immortality, even if he cultivated the Human Immortal Path!
"Greetings, Guest Elder Fang. In the future, we will both be working here; we should build closer relations."
Du Gu Fang's smile was amiable and incredibly infectious.
Fang Xi even noticed that every word and action seemed to stem from genuine sincerity.
Cultivators who reached the Mahayana stage were all old foxes; fools who unnecessarily made enemies without conflicting interests would have long since perished.
'But to have not a trace of arrogance is also rare. '
Fang Xi mused in his heart.
"Guest Elder Fang, you've arrived at just the right time. This is the Immortal Contract; take a look and see what you think."
The Sixth Miss spoke again, instructing the steward to retrieve an Immortal Stele.
This stone stele was sky-blue in color, covered in a dense array of restrictions, causing Fang Xi's expression to subtly change. One glance was enough to tell it had been refined by immortals.
On the front of the stone stele, lines of text were written entirely in Immortal Abode Secret Seal Script.
Fang Xi scanned a few lines, discovering that they detailed his rights and obligations as a guest elder.
This type of Immortal Stele contract imposed strong constraints on Mahayana cultivators, but its binding power would sharply decrease once one reached the True Immortal realm.
There was no helping it; True Immortals possessed eternal life!
And in the long annals of history, anything was possible.
With the cultivation of a True Immortal and endless time, it was entirely possible to find secret arts and divine abilities to break the contract!
Rather than signing a harsh contract that would foster resentment, it was better to forge good relations.
Of course, if a Mahayana cultivator never broke through to True Immortal their entire life, then this contract remained quite potent, enough to bind them to work like an ox or horse for the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
He scanned a few lines, then smiled slightly. A trace of immortal essence materialized in his hand, and using his finger as a brush, he signed at the bottom of the Immortal Stele inscription.
Buzz!
As the last stroke fell, countless seal characters on the Immortal Stele converged, transforming into a streak of light that vanished into Fang Xi's glabella.
This was the mark of a successful contract signing!
But what no one knew was that within his Dantian, the All-Heavens Precious Mirror trembled slightly.
Those seal characters and streaks of light were enveloped by a silver light, then displaced to an unknown location. . .
For Fang Xi, wielding the All-Heavens Precious Mirror, such a restriction was naturally a joke.
However, he did this only as a precaution.
If the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce did not betray him, he would naturally fulfill his obligations as a guest elder.
"Very good."
The Sixth Miss smiled slightly, her demeanor becoming much more amiable: "You two are both talents superior to Grade B guest elders, with prospects of becoming immortals in the future. Therefore, our Chamber of Commerce offers exceptionally generous treatment. Upon joining, you can choose a cultivation method or other benefits. . . In comparison, Grade C guest elders first need to accumulate contribution points."
She hesitated for a moment, primarily looking at Du Gu Fang, before saying, "What you both seek are higher-level cultivation methods, but I also have another option. . ."
"May I ask what guidance the Sixth Miss has?"
Du Gu Fang inquired, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Both of you are guest elders of Grade B or higher. According to custom, you may choose one inheritance from our Chamber of Commerce. Of course, these are for cultivation before becoming a True Immortal; the best inheritance in our Chamber of Commerce only goes up to the Earthly Immortal realm. . . But now, there is another opportunity. "The Sixth Miss spoke slowly: "As for the Celestial Immortal Secret Realm mentioned earlier, you are both aware of it. Our Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Sword Grinding Mountain and Azure Sky Academy, has already expelled Divine Wood Palace, Full Moon Villa, and other minor forces, gaining sole control of the secret realm, and have developed it to its core. Within the core, it has been confirmed that only those below the Immortal realm can enter, inheriting legacies or obtaining treasures according to their natural talent. . . Currently, it's largely confirmed that there is fundamentally no danger, and as long as one's talent is outstanding, there will always be some gain."
After speaking, she looked at Fang Xi and Du Gu Fang, saying, "Our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce can guarantee absolute safety entering and exiting the Celestial Immortal Secret Realm; what you obtain inside, however, is a gamble for the two of you. How do you choose?"
"Celestial Immortal inheritance? !"
Du Gu Fang's eyes lit up: "I am certainly willing to give it a try."
Although he was outstanding, he lacked significant backing. Previously, fearing being targeted and ambushed, he dared not enter the Celestial Immortal Secret Realm. Now that he had the opportunity, he would not miss it.
"Very good, Guest Elder Fang, what about you? " The Sixth Miss then looked at Fang Xi.
"I am but a person of shallow talent; to grasp the wonders of the Earthly Immortal path is already quite satisfying."
Fang Xi pondered for a moment, ultimately declining.
Compared to a vague and ethereal heritage, he valued what he already possessed more.
"In that case, Steward Xu, please take Guest Elder Fang to receive his cultivation method and explain the rules of our Chamber of Commerce and other arrangements. As for Guest Elder Du Gu, please come with me to the Celestial Immortal Secret Realm."
As soon as the Sixth Miss finished speaking, a snow-white flying boat, like jade, appeared in the sky.
Being able to pilot a flying boat directly into Blazing Sun Immortal City itself represented status and power.
Du Gu Fang bid farewell to Fang Xi and flew into the jade boat.
The white jade flying boat shattered the void, vanishing in an instant.
"Next, I'll trouble Steward Xu."
Fang Xi cupped his fist in a salute towards the steward and slipped over an 'Item-Storing Talisman'.
Steward Xu's eyes lit up: "No problem, no problem. . . We'll first go to the 'Flying Immortal Pavilion' to receive your cultivation method. There are many procedures involved, which I will explain to Guest Elder Fang one by one. . ."
"Thank you."
As the two chatted and walked towards the Flying Immortal Pavilion, Steward Xu sighed, "Guest Elder Fang not being overly ambitious is excellent. To be honest, although our Chamber of Commerce possesses Earthly Immortal inheritances, almost no one has truly achieved Earthly Immortality. . ."
While Earthly Immortal inheritances might offer some assistance for the later Dao Monarch realm, if one can't even become an immortal, what's the point of discussing Dao Monarch?
Fang Xi naturally understood this principle, feeling a little surprised in his heart: "Earthly Immortal inheritances. . . are they that difficult?"
He felt it was quite simple.
"Difficult, difficult, difficult. . . just finding a suitable Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is no easy feat."
Steward Xu sighed.
It seemed he, too, had once yearned for Earthly Immortality in his youth, but shamefully failed. . .
"A compatible Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root?"
Fang Xi pondered, finally understanding.
'It seems. . . although the 'Ancestral Demonic Tree' wasn't high-grade at first, its essence was extremely profound, being a creation of a Dao Fruit! '
'A Dao Fruit. . . might even be an existence above a Dao Seed. '
'So, it wasn't that I was innately gifted when cultivating the Earthly Immortal inheritance as easily as a fish in water, but rather the merit of his spiritual root? Hmm. . . did the wood-element spiritual body he cultivated later also have some influence? '
"That's right, spiritual roots are hard to find. To have hope for Earthly Immortality, one needs at least an Immortal Root, and a compatible one at that! " Steward Xu let out a long sigh, then seeing Fang Xi's expression, he offered a few words of comfort: "Although it's not ideal for a Mahayana cultivator to switch cultivation methods, it's still feasible. Perhaps your physique is naturally compatible with Earthly Immortal cultivation methods. . . There are quite a few such examples in the True Immortal World."
"Even if this path doesn't work out, taking a step back to walk the Human Immortal Path and becoming a Primordial Spirit True Immortal is also quite good, still granting longevity and freedom, with hope for the Dao Monarch realm."
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'Earthly Immortals can weaken lightning tribulations, right? Perhaps Celestial Immortals cannot, leading to difficulty in achieving immortality despite being beneficial for Dao Monarchs? '
Fang Xi silently processed the information he had gained, and his footsteps suddenly halted.
Ahead, a light barrier of restrictions appeared, vaguely revealing a pavilion within.
Steward Xu took out a token and muttered an incantation.
"Go!"
He formed a hand seal, and a streak of light flew out from the token, landing on the five-colored light barrier.
The five-colored light barrier immediately split open, revealing a narrow path just wide enough for one person.
Fang Xi walked inside and saw the world suddenly expand, revealing a wooden pavilion.
The pavilion was exceptionally spacious, with no books or bookshelves, only a black stone statue carved with the figure of a middle-aged scholar.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze distant.
"Fang Xi, Grade B Guest Elder of this pavilion, respectfully requests Immortal Xu Qing to impart the cultivation method!"
Steward Xu bowed respectfully to the statue, and Fang Xi naturally followed suit.
Rumble!
The stone statue trembled violently, and its eyes seemed to come alive, staring at Fang Xi.
Fang Xi's heart instantly felt empty!
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