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Chapter 947: Eight Gates Sword Array

Chapter 947: Eight Gates Sword Array

Fang Xi extended his Divine Consciousness, gazing at each jade-page golden book, and began to read and comprehend them with his own insight and understanding.

Each of those Immortal Abode True Seals had brushstrokes as sharp as swords, carrying astonishing sword intent.

As he immersed himself in comprehension, the endless sword intent seemed to transform into countless small swords, flying into his Divine Consciousness and imprinting segments of profound incantations.

After a long while, not a trace of golden light remained within the immortal cave. Apart from scattered rubble on the ground, the jade-page golden books seemed illusory, as if they had never appeared.

"Eight Gates Sword Array! ?"

Fang Xi murmured, speaking the name of this inheritance.

Shi Yushu had thought this was a sword array inheritance, but after he delved deeper into it, he found it wasn't entirely accurate.

This was actually more inclined towards the law level.

Fang Xi murmured, slowly recalling the introduction of the "Eight Gates Sword Array."

"This inheritance is not a cultivation secret art, but a combat method. It requires refining eight flying swords of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, along with Wind, Thunder, and Ice, to form a sword array. . . its power is astonishing!"

It must be said, this greatly suited Fang Xi's taste, not only because he was an immortal array master, but also because, ever since the era of Dragon Fish Island, he had enjoyed using the Wood Spirit Divine Light to form sword arrays and defeat enemies!

"Of course, cultivating it is also extremely difficult, not only in gathering eight immortal-grade flying swords of different attributes, but even more so in comprehending the laws!"

"The flying swords of the true Eight Gates Sword Array not only require immortal flying swords of corresponding attributes, but also require one's own comprehension of laws to be elevated to the 'Law Manifestation' level, condensing them into sword forms and imbuing them into each flying sword, making the power of wielding a single flying sword incredibly formidable. When the Eight Gates combine, arranged as Open, Rest, Life, Harm, Block, View, Fear, and Death, forming an array, they can virtually sweep through anything!"

"This inheritance. . . it's quite suitable for me, but also has its unsuitable aspects. . ."

The expression on Fang Xi's face was a bit conflicted.

The most important aspects of this inheritance, besides the high requirement for the cultivator's attainments in array dao, were gathering eight immortal-grade flying swords and elevating the comprehension of the eight corresponding laws to the 'Law Manifestation' level!

Eight immortal-grade flying swords were already enough to make many immortals feel strained; it would take millions of years to possibly gather them all.

And getting started with comprehending the eight corresponding laws was even more difficult!

But for Fang Xi, his Shinto avatar had almost reached the 'quasi-Heavenly Emperor' level, and his Dao transformation was terrifying.

At the same time, he had indeed dabbled in the power of various major laws.

Among them, with a little more effort, advancing the wood-attribute law to the 'Law Manifestation' level was something he could grasp easily.

'Actually, if the law comprehension isn't sufficient, the problem isn't big; it's just that the sword array's power would be somewhat reduced. . . '

'But the laws I'm most proficient in – Life and Death, Void, and Time. . . are difficult to apply here. '

'Perhaps, I should substitute them? '

Fang Xi's eyes showed contemplation.

Having cultivated to the Immortal realm, one was already a grandmaster in their own right, and didn't necessarily have to copy the experiences of predecessors.

Especially since he was also an immortal array master, he had a deeper understanding of such sword arrays. After a brief period of comprehension, he had grasped the core principles of this sword array.

"The Eight Gates Sword Array can actually be subdivided into two major parts: 'Five Elements' and 'Three Oddities'. . . In terms of 'Five Elements', Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth are indispensable, but the Three Oddities Sword Array can be completely replaced. Although Wind, Ice, and Thunder are very fitting, if replaced with Life and Death, Void, and Time. . . it seems there wouldn't be much of a problem. Time and Space are inherently one; using the concept of life, death, and decay to manipulate time and space. . . this new 'Three Oddities Sword Array' might even be more powerful!"

"However, in that case, many parts of this sword array would need to be modified. . ."

To modify the 'Eight Gates Sword Array', ordinary immortals would definitely be unable to do it.

Fortunately, Fang Xi was an immortal array master; after obtaining the sword array diagram, he immediately immersed himself in it.

...

Outside Blazing Sun Immortal City.

Within the cemetery of a small family.

"Yong Yunmian's Tomb. . ."

Fang Xi gazed at the tomb ahead, falling silent involuntarily.

The lifespan of Void Amalgamation cultivators was mostly around ten thousand years. In this regard, the Earthly Immortal World and True Immortal World didn't differ much.

Of course, the True Immortal World made it easier to break through major realms and extend one's lifespan, and it was relatively easier to purchase longevity spiritual items and secret arts; Void Amalgamation cultivators generally lived for ten thousand years or more. . .

Alas, when Yong Yunmian first met Fang Xi, she was already a Void Amalgamation cultivator.

After another ten thousand years, reaching the limit of her lifespan and passing away in meditation was a normal occurrence.

'It seems she didn't fully assimilate my gift back then, but used it to subsidize her family instead? '

Fang Xi's Divine Consciousness swept out, and everything in a nearby cultivation family came into his view.

Even what the other party considered to be their hidden trump cards could not obstruct an Earth Immortal's Divine Consciousness in the slightest.

Not far away, the Yong family patriarch was nervously waiting to the side, behind him followed several young men and women with quite good spiritual roots.

Those young men and women were using fawning expressions, surrounding little Immortal Fang.

Unfortunately, little Immortal Fang was completely unmoved.

However, the Seventh Miss stood to the side with her guards, watching everything with a smile.

"That's enough, let's go. . ."

A moment later, Fang Xi turned and said.

"This junior, Yong Su, patriarch of the Yong family, greets Senior! These are a few outstanding disciples from this junior's family. . ."

He knew Fang Xi was definitely an extraordinary person; he hadn't expected him to be related to his aunt-ancestor from ten thousand years ago.

It was a pity; his efforts were destined to be in vain.

Fang Xi nodded at the Seventh Miss, immediately took Fang Xian's hand, and boarded the flying boat together.

As for those Yong family immortal sprouts with decent aptitude, he didn't even spare them a glance.

Blazing Sun Immortal City.

At the city gates, Huang Jing already showed clear signs of old age. He was currently waiting silently with a young man, his face showing a hint of emotion.

"Old Ancestor. . ."

This young man's appearance was fifty to sixty percent similar to Huang Jing's, his face flushed: "Will a truly great figure really arrive at the pavilion? And an immortal? Not just an immortal, but an 'Earth Immortal' of extremely high rank among immortals?"

"Of course. This esteemed guest elder had a life-and-death friendship with me back then. When he wished to break through to the Mahayana realm, the breakthrough pills he bought were still funded by your ancestor, myself, at the cost of all my family's wealth. . ."

Huang Jing's face showed an expression of pride.

Going to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion with guest elder Fang back then – no, that's not right – watching him join the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce and obtain everything related to the Earth Immortal inheritance, all seemed like yesterday.

But by this time, the other party had already grown into a great figure he had to look up to.

"However, a true hero doesn't boast of past glories. These things don't need to be mentioned again."

Huang Jing sighed and said to the young man: "Xie'er, among all my descendants, you are the one who has won my heart the most. When you meet that esteemed Senior later, you must serve him carefully. . . If he favors you, it will be an immense fortune for you."

"Please rest assured, Old Ancestor."

Huang Xie clenched his fists.

That was an Earth Immortal, representing an enormous immortal destiny!

If he could truly be favored by him and taken as a disciple, then his future immortal path would surely be smooth sailing.

As the two watched, a spirit boat approached from afar, stopping at the city gate.

A young man in green robes floated down gracefully, looking at Huang Jing with a hint of a smile: "Little friend Huang, long time no see. . ."

"Huang Jing, with his descendant Huang Xie, respectfully greets Senior! Congratulations, Senior, on your great achievement in the Earth Immortal path."

Huang Jing quickly bowed.

"You and I were friends to begin with. No need to be so polite."

Fang Xi smiled slightly, seeing the young man next to Huang Jing, he chuckled: "Quite young indeed. . ."

He immediately waved his hand, and a few bottles of pills landed in Huang Xie's hand.

He naturally wouldn't take the other party as a disciple, but a casual small reward was enough to solidify his persona.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Senior."

Huang Xie felt disappointed in his heart, but dared not show the slightest trace of it on his face. Seeing little Immortal Fang beside him, he felt a pang of bitterness.

"Steward Huang. . ."

Just then, the Seventh Miss slowly stepped down: "Are you ready? Then let's return to the headquarters together."

"Thank you, Seventh Miss, this old man is ready."

Huang Jing quickly replied, his voice tinged with excitement.

After so many years of wasted time, he could finally go to the headquarters.

As for Huang Xie, although he couldn't catch Fang Xi's eye, it was a great pity, but at the headquarters, the cultivation he would receive was naturally incomparable to this small Blazing Sun Immortal City.

And all of this came from Fang Xi!

Upon this thought, his demeanor couldn't help but become even more respectful.

"Things have changed, and people are no longer the same. . ."

Fang Xi looked up, gazing at the blazing sun and immortal furnace above the immortal city, he sighed, ultimately not entering the city. RA​N!0BЕ​S

After the information given by the Seventh Miss earlier, he already knew that within Blazing Sun Immortal City, there were no old acquaintances left.

Yi Zheng Xing of Azure Sky Academy had long since passed away in meditation, while the Feng family cultivator from Sword Grinding Mountain had been transferred elsewhere.

Now, with Huang Jing also leaving, this vast immortal city held nothing worth visiting.

The spirit boat immediately set sail, its speed subtly increasing by a few points. . .

On the deck, there was a light shield protection, allowing not a single breeze to be felt.

Fang Xi ordered his servants to prepare a table of food and wine, and sat opposite Huang Jing.

This kind of courtesy immediately made Huang Jing's eyes redden.

He swallowed a cup of spirit wine and sighed with emotion: "To sit at the same table as an immortal, this old man would have no regrets even if I were to die. . ."

Hearing this, Fang Xi fell silent.

As cultivators, most had some premonition of their impending end.

Huang Jing speaking like this clearly meant he too had a subtle premonition.

And as an immortal who could live forever, he would send off many more people in the future.

"Longevity. . ."

Fang Xi murmured, vaguely understanding in his heart why some immortals valued their disciples more than their family descendants.

Because family descendants ultimately had uncontrollable aptitudes, and a high probability of not becoming immortals, dying of old age before them!

If this happened too many times, their hearts would grow cold.

But disciples could be chosen by oneself, having a certain possibility of becoming immortals, and thus achieving eternal life together!

"By the way, the matter of the Heavenly Demon's attack back then, did it truly have no follow-up?"

After three rounds of drinks, although he had already seen the relevant intelligence, Fang Xi still wanted to confirm it.

Blazing Sun Immortal City back then could be described as precarious, yet over ten thousand years, it seemed as though nothing major had happened.

"That Heavenly Demon targeted Dugu Fang, and wouldn't have provoked the City Lord."

Huang Jing replied in a low voice: "An immortal with infinite lifespan, when seeking revenge, is quite terrifying. No force is willing to bear that. . ."