Chapter 931: Withered Glory Immortal Palace (To Celebrate My Ten Steps One Kill Alliance Leader)
Chapter 931: Withered Glory Immortal Palace (To Celebrate My Ten Steps One Kill Alliance Leader)
In that instant.
Fang Xi's Divine Consciousness seemed to touch upon an eternal, vast, and majestic existence.
Its voice boomed like thunder: "What method do you seek?"
"The Earthly Immortal Way."
Fang Xi's spiritual sense immediately responded.
"Guest Elder of Grade B may receive the chapters of the 'Evergreen Art' up to the Immortal realm."
The immortal's voice rumbled, and then a stream of light flew forth, disappearing into the center of Fang Xi's brows.
Instantly!
Once the cultivation method transmission was complete, the black stone statue immediately became like a dead object, without the slightest movement.
"How was it?"
At this moment, Steward Xu's voice reached Fang Xi's ears, carrying a hint of jest: "Were you thoroughly shaken?"
"Indeed," Fang Xi sighed, "I hadn't expected that the Chamber would actually have an immortal directly imparting cultivation methods."
Fang Xi let out a long breath, knowing that within that stone statue resided a trace of an immortal's spiritual sense!
This was also the profound foundation of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce!
"Haha, Immortal Xu Qing possesses billions of spiritual thoughts; this here is merely a wisp, nothing much. . . Moreover, its primary function is as an early warning system. Should anything change here, it will immediately sense it."
Steward Xu smiled: "Having just received the spiritual sense transmission, Guest Elder Fang should be a bit tired. Do you require a quiet room to rest?"
"It would be rude to refuse."
Fang Xi did not decline.
A moment later, Steward Xu returned, first bowing towards the black stone statue, then casting a spell.
Above the black stone statue, a circle of milky-white radiance emerged, transforming into a screen of light, revealing the scene of Fang Xi receiving the cultivation method transmission.
"Hmm, it is indeed a Mahayana cultivation. . . There's no disguise or alteration, and it's not the cultivation aura of our Chamber's rivals. . ."
"Immortal Xu Qing's evaluation, is it just average?"
Steward Xu's face showed a thoughtful expression.
When an immortal imparts a cultivation method, they can naturally probe one's foundation.
It wasn't that the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce distrusted its guest elders; it was merely a habit to keep an extra trick up their sleeve.
However, this Guest Elder Fang's evaluation was quite ordinary.
"True," he mused. "If he truly possessed extraordinary talent, he would have long ago caused a sensation, so why would he remain a Rogue Cultivator?"
"Even that Du Gufang, in his youth, apprenticed under several teachers, only transferring to our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce after recently breaking through to Mahayana. . ."
Steward Xu shook his head, clasped his hands behind his back, and departed with a sigh.
Even among the myriad beings in the True Immortal World, how many freaks with talent as terrifying as Du Gufang's could there be?
Most still struggled beneath the level of immortals.
To be able to glimpse a sliver of hope for longevity, yet constantly fail to grasp it, that was the greatest torment!
...
Inside the quiet room.
Fang Xi casually set up a warning restriction, then sat down cross-legged.
He indeed needed a quiet place to properly digest what he had gained.
"There was a hidden probe earlier, but how could it escape my notice?"
"Evergreen Art? !"
In meditation, the cultivation method imparted by the immortal slowly flowed through his mind.
'It is indeed an Earthly Immortal method. '
'However. . . its subtlety feels far inferior to the Withered Glory Chant. What's more crucial is. . . it only goes up to the method of becoming an immortal. In other words, just like the Earthly Immortal inheritance I received, there's no cultivation method beyond achieving Earthly Immortal status. . . '
'the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce should have the follow-up chapters, but I'll need to scheme for them only after I become an immortal. '
The 'Evergreen Art' wasn't of much use to him personally, but Fang Xi didn't mind.
After all, it could provide cover for his Earthly Immortal inheritance, and once he became an immortal, he could rightfully go and exchange for the cultivation methods beyond that stage.
Fang Xi immersed himself in the 'Evergreen Art', slowly beginning to comprehend it.
Time passed, bit by bit.
As he was merely comprehending the cultivation method and not involving anything else, there was no need to worry about exposing his secrets.
Even within the quiet room of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, he felt very at ease.
Several days later.
He slowly opened his eyes: "So, this is what the Evergreen Art is all about. . ."
To cultivate into an Earthly Immortal, the key was to find a 'Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root' to serve as a reliance for one's nascent soul, and then open up an Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm.
Both the 'Withered Glory Chant' and the 'Evergreen Art' were largely similar in this regard.
The 'Evergreen Art' even introduced several secret techniques that could test the compatibility between a cultivator and a spiritual root.
'Back then, it seems I didn't choose much at all; I just went for it. . . '
Fang Xi pursed his lips.
Fortunately, the Ancestral Demonic Tree was of high enough quality, or he would have truly dug his own grave.
"Besides that, the Evergreen Art is a relatively ordinary Earthly Immortal cultivation method. . . The Earthly Immortal Way requires a large investment of resources in its early stages. If I hadn't practically plundered the entire Earthly Immortal World, my spiritual realm wouldn't have grown so quickly."
"According to the Evergreen Art's introduction, by choosing different 'Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots', one can determine different directional laws. . . Most Earthly Immortals follow the path of 'Wood Element Law Power', which is considered the most balanced and peaceful route."
"Furthermore, some Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots contain the power of Gold, Wind, Lightning, and even Destruction or Time laws. If one relies on these, it becomes easier to walk the path of other laws. . ."
"That 'Chunqiu Tree' of Long Qingzi's is actually a top-tier exotic species from the Immortal World, capable of deepening one's comprehension and talent in the 'Law of Time'. . ."
Fang Xi was speechless upon reading this.
If Long Qingzi hadn't been betrayed by his avatar, he would undoubtedly have been the protagonist.
What a pity. . .
"However, looking through the entire text, although this 'Evergreen Art' is a top-tier cultivation method, it has numerous bottlenecks. One might get stuck in many places and find it difficult to progress. . ."
"In contrast, the 'Withered Glory Chant' I cultivate is much simpler. Is it because I cultivated the Eternal Evergreen Body in conjunction with the Longevity Art?"
"Or perhaps, it's simply that the 'Withered Glory Chant' is far more advanced than the 'Evergreen Art'?"
A suspicion vaguely surfaced in Fang Xi's mind.
The origin of this 'Withered Glory Chant', he feared, might be somewhat beyond his expectations.
"In the Evergreen Art, a major power was once mentioned—the Withered Glory Immortal Palace. I wonder what connection it has to this Withered Glory Chant?"
The Evergreen Art only mentioned the 'Withered Glory Immortal Palace' once or twice in a certain passage, but the language used was full of praise.
It made Fang Xi almost believe that the 'Withered Glory Immortal Palace' was the ancestor of Earthly Immortals, the very source of their path.
"Never mind. . ."
His expression shifted several times, then he muttered to himself: "What if it is the Withered Glory Immortal Palace? I'm afraid I can only pursue it after I become an immortal. . ."
The title 'Immortal Palace' was not something a third- or fourth-rate force could afford to use.
In the Northern Star Immortal Domain, perhaps only the 'Northern Star Immortal Palace' could compare!
Fang Xi always acted prudently; he naturally wouldn't overestimate himself.
"Although this 'Evergreen Art' is inferior to the 'Withered Glory Chant', some of its secret techniques and divine abilities still have their merits. I can try cultivating them. . ."
His memory flashed, and he carefully comprehended several secret techniques.
"The 'Twenty-Four Solar Terms Guiding Chart'. . . involves secret techniques related to time, which are quite rare and uncommon."
"And these two secret methods, they can actually advance or postpone the Mahayana Immortal Lightning Tribulation?"
"For cultivators walking the Earthly Immortal Way, will the Mahayana Immortal Lightning Tribulation be stronger than that of the Human Immortal Way?"
As he looked through the records of the lightning tribulation secret techniques, Fang Xi's expression gradually grew serious, thinking of his own Mahayana Immortal Lightning Tribulation.
"I only knew that using Heaven Talismans and Immortal Abode Rare Treasures would cause the lightning tribulation to strengthen. I never expected that Earthly Immortals inherently make it stronger. No wonder my previous Mahayana lightning tribulation was somewhat difficult."
"Although the Earthly Immortal Way has the ability to weaken lightning tribulations, it all comes down to cost-effectiveness. . . If the weakening effect of the spiritual domain's power can't compare to the tribulation's amplification brought by cultivating the Earthly Immortal Way, then the Earthly Immortal Tribulation will naturally be stronger. . . The spiritual domain power cultivated by the Evergreen Art is definitely inferior to the Withered Glory Chant in terms of mitigating tribulations."
"It's the same with Immortal Abode Rare Treasures. If an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure is extremely strong defensively, even if the Mahayana Immortal Lightning Tribulation is strengthened, compared to the defense it provides, it's still a net gain. . . But it's hard to say. The power of the lightning tribulation each person attracts is different, with countless temporary variations. How can one discern it clearly?"
"Unless there's a treasure specifically for transforming lightning, but an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure-level lightning-transforming treasure. . . I haven't heard of one yet. . ."
"Therefore, a cultivator's lightning tribulation is truly unpredictable; it's indeed a matter of life and death. . ."
...
After cultivating in seclusion for another period and fully digesting the 'Evergreen Art', Fang Xi finally emerged.
"Guest Elder Fang."
Huang Jing was already waiting outside with a cheerful grin.
"Daoist Friend Huang."
Fang Xi cupped his hands, making the steward's heart leap with joy: "I knew it, Brother Fang wouldn't forget this younger brother. . ."
Even though they had agreed to treat each other as equals, the moment Fang Xi 'advanced' to Mahayana, their statuses were reversed.
Previously, Huang Jing would directly address Fang Xi as "Younger Brother Fang," but now he had to acknowledge him as an elder brother.
"Daoist Friend Huang and I became friends at first sight. Tonight, we should still go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion to celebrate," Fang Xi said with a hearty laugh.
No matter what, one must maintain their persona!
"Indeed!"
Huang Jing slapped his fist into his palm: "This younger brother will reserve the Hundred Flowers Pavilion for three days to congratulate you, Brother Dao!"
"Mm, it's a deal."
Fang Xi then asked: "I wonder, what tasks are available recently for a Grade B Guest Elder of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce?"
"Please rest assured, Brother Dao," Huang Jing said, "Our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce always focuses on harmonious profit, and avoids conflicts if possible. . . Brother Dao is a Mahayana Talisman Master, so your annual tasks will mostly involve drawing some talismans."
Huang Jing continued: "Since Brother Dao can refine 'Item-Storing Talismans', these kinds of talismans are too bothersome for True Immortal Talisman Masters to refine, and ordinary Mahayana Talisman Masters lack sufficient comprehension of void laws to create them. Thus, they are quite rare and valuable, and always scarce in the market. . ."
"Precisely."
Fang Xi nodded.
The 'Item-Storing Talismans' he could currently refine were of ordinary quality, with a capacity of only about 'one cubic meter'.
As for superior-grade 'Item-Storing Talismans', their capacity was 'five cubic meters'.
Fine-grade 'Item-Storing Talismans' had a capacity of 'ten cubic meters', and their duration was even longer.
In truth, Fang Xi could already easily refine superior-grade Item-Storing Talismans. If he had fine-grade talisman paper, brushes, and ink, even fine-grade Item-Storing Talismans would be no problem for him.
But of course, he wouldn't be so ostentatious; even when refining ordinary 'Item-Storing Talismans', he would ensure a certain failure rate.
Just as the two were exchanging pleasantries, the void above the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce suddenly shattered, revealing a white jade flying boat.
"The Sixth Young Miss has returned!"
Huang Jing smiled slightly: "I wonder what the harvest was like this time. . ."
Fang Xi's expression also became somewhat expectant.
A moment later, a piece of news spread like wildfire throughout the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, then swept through the entire Blazing Sun Immortal City!
—Du Gufang successfully passed the trial and obtained a Heavenly Immortal inheritance!
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