Chapter 948: Confronting a Celestial Demon
Chapter 948: Confronting a Celestial Demon
“Indeed. . . ”
Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then understood.
Immortals possess endless lifespans, and once freed from all attachments, any enmity they bear is terrifying for any faction.
Aside from colossal powers like the North Star Immortal Palace, even the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce is unwilling to offend a single Immortal.
Precisely for this reason, in the True Immortal World, factions with an Immortal overseeing them often endure for hundreds of thousands, millions of years, or even eternally.
This isn't because their enemies are impossible to eradicate, but rather because they are unwilling to completely sever all of an Immortal's ties, thereby leaving themselves with a terrifying adversary.
In short, those with nothing to lose fear not those with everything.
Understanding this logic, Fang Xi couldn't help but let out a wry laugh.
What then, does founding a sect or faction mean for an Immortal?
‘However, specifically regarding Blazing Sun Immortal City, to think that merely the Blazing Sun Immortal's reputation alone can deter a Celestial Demon. . . it's truly unimaginable. ’
‘Beyond that, behind Elder Ge. . . there seems to be another vortex. ’
‘However, none of this concerns me. ’
For Fang Xi, when he was weak, he wouldn't get entangled in such vortexes, and the same held true now that he was powerful.
This could be seen from the fact that he hadn't entered Blazing Sun Immortal City this time, revealing his intentions.
“Senior, please. . . ”
Huang Jing's face was wreathed in smiles; he still wanted to try harder for his own descendants.
But before the words could leave his lips, the spirit boat shook violently!
“Hm? ”
The Seventh Miss and her guards transformed into streaks of light, appearing on the deck, with Fang Xian cradled in her arms.
“Someone's blocking us? ”
“Senior. . . I fear their intentions are ill. ”
A hint of solemnity appeared on the Seventh Miss's face.
To dare to intercept a Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce flying boat in the North Star Immortal Domain was, naturally, no small matter.
“Demonic qi? ”
Fang Xi held his wine cup, unmoving as a mountain, not a single drop of spirit wine spilling from within. He gazed at a certain point outside and murmured, “Could it be. . . that Celestial Demon from back then? ”
“Haha, I heard Fellow Daoist achieved Earth Immortalhood, so 'Jun Xie' specially came to congratulate you. ”
Before the spirit boat, a booming sound rang out.
Countless black mists converged, forming a bizarre mask, colossal as a mountain, blocking the spirit boat's path. It emitted terrifying True Immortal-level fluctuations, an aura incredibly familiar to Fang Xi—it was precisely the Celestial Demon who had attacked Dugu Fang back then!
“Fellow Daoist, did you come for Blazing Sun Immortal City, or for matters concerning the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce? ”
A green light flashed.
Fang Xi appeared at the very front of the spirit boat, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, asking calmly.
This Celestial Demon had previously attempted to assassinate Dugu Fang, clearly holding some enmity towards the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
Now, knowing his intelligence, it was logical for them to come knocking.
Of course, the other party might also be plotting against Blazing Sun Immortal City, only to discover him in the process, and specially came to test him.
“Both. . . Old Man Blazing Sun offended too many people back then, and now that the wall is collapsing, everyone's pushing it down. . . If Fellow Daoist is willing to come and get a share, I believe other Fellow Daoists will agree. ”
The black ghostly mask chuckled as it uttered words that caused Huang Jing's expression to change drastically.
“There's actually a group of True Immortal-level existences plotting against Blazing Sun Immortal City? ”
Thinking of the numerous wives, children, and descendants he had left in Blazing Sun Immortal City. . . beads of cold sweat couldn't help but seep from Huang Jing's forehead.
“As for the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce. . . this old man advises Fellow Daoist, do not ruin yourself. If Fellow Daoist is willing to trust this old man and distance yourself from this faction, this old man is willing to offer compensation. ”
The bizarre mask cackled eerily.
At these words, the Seventh Miss's face also turned somewhat pale.
‘It seems the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce isn't in a great situation. . . but then again, doing too well in business and accumulating too much wealth inevitably offends many. ’
Fang Xi's heart stirred.
However, he still hadn't obtained the subsequent parts of his Longevity Art, so it wasn't the time to leave the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce. Thus, he shook his head directly: “Fellow Daoist's good intentions are appreciated. It's just that I was already a guest elder of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, and it wouldn't be proper for me to withdraw now. . . As for Blazing Sun Immortal City? My stance, Fellow Daoist should be quite clear on that. ”
“What a pity. . . ”
The bizarre ghostly mask sighed, gradually turning semi-transparent, as if it would vanish the next moment.
Jun Xie, the Celestial Demon, naturally wouldn't think a few mere words could sway an Earth Immortal. His previous actions were merely a casual probe.
Now that he had obtained Fang Xi's true attitude, he knew that they were foes, not friends.
Even so, he appeared composed.
“Hold on. ”
Fang Xi took a step forward, and the void before him shattered, directly facing the massive mask.
“What? Has Fellow Daoist changed your mind? ” the dark mask asked playfully.
“Not so. It's just that I've only just advanced to Earth Immortal, and I'm not yet familiar with Immortal-level techniques. I wish to ask Fellow Daoist for some pointers. ”
Fang Xi said indifferently.
Before the Seventh Miss, if he wanted to secure better treatment in the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce in the future, wasn't this an opportunity?
Therefore, the moment these words left his mouth, he made the first move.
Puff! Puff!
Talisman after talisman flew from his hand, all of them of the Immortal Talisman rank, their laws faintly fluctuating as they transformed into a formation!
Fang Xi's identity had always been that of a Mahayana Talisman Master, so naturally, his attacks primarily involved talismans.
As for talisman formations?
From ancient times, formations and talismans were inseparable. The restrictions within talismans, if further sublimated, were the very gateway to formations!
The Three Thousand Great Daos, disparate paths converging into one!
Just as an alchemist's mastery of heat is divine, switching to artifact refinement also brings a certain advantage.
Fang Xi had delved into talisman arts for many years. With his ability to draw inferences from other fields, it was quite normal for him to learn some fundamental formation techniques and integrate them.
Whoosh!
The power of the Five Elements Laws was completely unleashed.
Heavenly Fire, Golden Blades, Wooden Stakes, Black Water, Heavy Earth. . .
Numerous talismans ignited instantly, transforming into a multitude of attacks, all converging within the formation to form a colossal five-colored lotus!
The lotus bloomed petal by petal, enveloping the dark black mask.
The five-colored radiance twisted violently, and numerous chains of law scattered.
That bizarre, dark black mask actually vanished without a trace!
“That Celestial Demon's avatar. . . Senior actually destroyed it with a single strike? ”
Huang Jing watched this scene, his eyes widening involuntarily.
The surging power of the laws made him feel an utterly terrifying threat; he feared that even a wisp of the five-colored lotus's fleeting light could effortlessly annihilate him!
Such was the might of a True Immortal!
“Still a little short. ”
Fang Xi shook his head, pressing his right hand against his brow.
A wisp of Divine Consciousness shot forth, like a crystalline miniature sword, slicing into a certain point in the void.
Tear!
The void cracked open, and a somewhat bizarre shadow emerged.
It let out a strange cackle, and its form burst apart with a rumble.
Billows of hazy black radiance appeared, transforming into one dark ghostly mask after another.
Fierce, sharp spikes extended from each mask, carrying an aura of destruction.
Swish! Swish!
Within the void, dark and sinister threads of destruction law continuously intertwined, forming grotesque chains that swept towards Fang Xi.
Jun Xie, the Celestial Demon's, voice transmission followed: “I was just about to witness an Earth Immortal's methods! ”
The next instant, Fang Xi's Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm opened behind him, and a wave of Spiritual Domain power, rich as emerald, surged forth.
Crack!
Those chains of destruction law instantly snapped. A platinum radiance flashed around Fang Xi, his five fingers clenched, and he powerfully thrust out a punch!
Bang! Bang!
In the void, the dark, grotesque masks were crushed by an unseen, immense force, and numerous cracks appeared on their surfaces.
“Indeed, it is Spiritual Domain power. . . A pity, this Venerable's main body isn't present, otherwise I would certainly have a proper discussion of the Dao with Fellow Daoist. ”
Countless ghostly masks shattered with a rumble, and from amidst them came Jun Xie, the Celestial Demon's, somewhat regretful voice.
There was no longer any trace of his aura in the surroundings; clearly, this avatar had been annihilated by Fang Xi's single strike!
“Too weak. . . ”
He muttered.
Without even using their respective Immortal Artifacts, Jun Xie, the Celestial Demon's avatar, couldn't even withstand a few of his moves.
Even though this avatar was quite ordinary, it still showed the profundity of his current cultivation. In the True Immortal World, even if he couldn't completely dominate an area, he could certainly ensure his own safety.
“Congratulations, Senior, for repelling the Celestial Demon. ”
Seeing Fang Xi return, the Seventh Miss immediately stepped forward with a beaming smile and performed a bow.
“Master is awesome! ”
Fang Xian's eyes sparkled, filled with adoration.
“It was just a mere avatar, nothing significant. . . ”
Fang Xi patted Fang Xian's small head: “Go back and cultivate diligently. One day in the future, you will be able to become like me, and only then will you live up to the name Fang Xian. ”
...
Abundant Snow Mountain.
Heavy snow fell, and everything was covered in a pristine blanket of white.
Deep within the mountain range lay a cluster of exquisite and luxurious buildings. On this day, a spirit boat slowly docked.
“Is this the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce headquarters? ”
Fang Xi caught a snowflake, nodding inwardly.
As expected of the True Immortal World, even such extraordinary blessed lands could be found.
Fang Xian, however, felt nothing special about this blessed land. Instead, he joyfully scampered about, running and playing in the snow.
From the cluster of buildings ahead, a streak of light flashed, and several figures emerged to greet them.
The two leading figures were none other than the Sixth Miss, resembling a proud plum blossom defying the snow, and Dugu Fang.
“Sixth Sister! ”
The Seventh Miss saw the Sixth Miss and immediately stepped forward, warmly grasping her hand: “I heard our Pavilion has produced an Earth Immortal, so I, your junior sister, came to offer my congratulations first. My elder sister won't blame me, will she? ”
“Of course I wouldn't blame you. ”
The Sixth Miss took a deep breath, then, along with Dugu Fang and all the stewards behind them, bowed deeply: “Congratulations, Senior, on achieving Earth Immortalhood! May you enjoy eternal longevity and long vision from this day forth! ”
“Enough. ”
Fang Xi smiled slightly, sweeping out a wave of magic power to lift everyone up: “Brother Dugu, long time no see. . . ”
He looked at Dugu Fang.
That person had shown no arrogance back then, so naturally, he wouldn't put on airs as a senior now, still interacting with him as an equal.
“Senior, your words humble this junior. ”
Dugu Fang's heart felt somewhat bitter.
He was a peerless genius from birth, and later gained immense fortuitous opportunities, acquiring a Heavenly Immortal's legacy.
Yet, he remained trapped before the enlightenment lightning tribulation, unable to advance even an inch.
In contrast, Fang Xi, who was once an obscure guest elder, had cultivated to become an Earth Immortal!
This comparison was stark.
However, his mentality was excellent. Such a minor setback was nothing to him; instead, it made his Dao heart even firmer, resolved to cultivate to become a Heavenly Immortal!
“Brother Dugu possesses a broad mind and a humble spirit. He will certainly be a fellow traveler on the Dao in the future. ”
Fang Xi had no intention of suppressing him, nor would he become arrogant upon achieving success. His demeanor towards others was exceedingly amiable, making them feel as if bathed in spring breeze.
Seeing this scene, the Sixth Miss truly felt a tinge of regret in her heart.
There was nothing she could do now but smooth her robes and bow, saying: “Senior, please proceed to the 'Listening Snow Pavilion. ' Father has already ordered a banquet prepared to welcome you and cleanse you of travel dust. . . ”
The second update will be later.
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