Chapter 98: Return to Da Liang (A Celebration for the Platinum Ally! )
Chapter 98: Return to Da Liang (A Celebration for the Platinum Ally! )
'This person. . . could it be a Foundation Establishment cultivator disguised to lure us in? '
A terrifying thought surfaced in the minds of Master Lu and the other two.
In the blink of an eye, he had killed two late-stage Qi Refinement cultivators. This was a horrifying achievement that even ordinary Qi Refinement Perfected cultivators couldn't accomplish!
"Damn it, today it's either his death or ours! "
The old man stepped on a grotesque crow-like bird and flew into the air: "His movement technique relies on ground leverage, so all of you fly with artifacts! "
Master Lu and the other grim-faced, cold middle-aged man awoke as if from a dream. They immediately activated their flying artifacts and ascended high into the sky.
"Don't hold anything back! Use your trump cards, kill! "
The old man screamed, clearly consumed by extreme fear.
"Did you figure it out? "
Fang Xi looked up, chuckled, took out a newly bought 'Flying Talisman', slapped it on himself, and then swallowed a 'Blood Surge Pill' to replenish his blood-qi!
The next moment, the formidable qi that had previously extinguished itself erupted from him once more!
Qi coursed through his entire body!
A three-inch sword aura!
Flying Talisman!
Having achieved the Grandmaster realm, Fang Xi's Body Cultivation had long been comparable to a Qi Refinement Perfected cultivator in the cultivation world!
He moved like a black streak, shooting past the old man who was trying to reach into his storage bag for something.
A bloodline appeared on the old man's forehead, tracing down his nose, chin, and even the demon beast beneath him. . .
"Damn it, just die! "
The pale, grim-faced middle-aged man roared, finally unleashing his trump card.
A delicate yellow talisman, crackling with electricity, was swiftly activated in his hand.
Boom!
A straight beam of earthy-yellow lightning descended from the sky, striking Fang Xi squarely after he had slain the old man!
His formidable qi shattered first, and the Spirit Serpent Armor had little defense against this divine lightning, showing signs of actively dispersing!
Low-grade second-order – Wutu Divine Thunder Talisman!
This lightning was primarily earth-attributed, perfectly countering the water-attributed Spirit Armor!
"Did it work? "
Master Lu's face showed excitement.
According to his understanding, even a Body Cultivation (third-level) Rogue Cultivator, taking such a lightning strike head-on, would surely. . .
Pfft!
The next moment, two golden lights, like scissors, struck from both sides, clashing fiercely with the shield around him.
A figure descended from the sky, the Profound Iron Sword cleaved through the last shield, and sliced diagonally across Master Lu's neck.
Master Lu's head flew off, with only one thought in his mind: "The Spirit Serpent Armor I crafted last. . . its defense is actually so. . . strong? ! "
He, of course, didn't know that the Spirit Serpent Armor was merely a superior-grade first-order armor; what was truly formidable was Fang Xi's external layer of formidable qi. Together, they doubled his defensive power!
...
Thump!
Master Lu's head dropped into the lake. Fang Xi turned to the grim-faced middle-aged man who had just unleashed the Wutu Divine Thunder Talisman: "Do you have any more second-order talismans? You can try again. . . "
The grim-faced middle-aged man said nothing, summoned a black flying boat, and fled frantically towards the Treasure Ship Market!
He had already realized that this person was simply one of the most top-tier cultivators below the Foundation Establishment realm.
Their five late-stage Qi Refinement cultivators, having exhausted all their trump cards, had actually been counter-killed, four of them!
If he didn't flee now, was he waiting to be killed?
"Die! "
Fang Xi's expression was cold as he relentlessly pursued the man.
"I am a guest elder of the Zhong Clan! I've already sent a voice transmission talisman to the Zhong Clan. . . The Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the Treasure Ship Market will arrive soon! "
The middle-aged man shouted quickly over his shoulder.
"Go! "
Fang Xi ignored him, his arms bulging, muscles swelling like tumors as he injected his last formidable qi into the Profound Iron Sword.
He swung it violently, and the Profound Iron Sword shot out like a dark lightning bolt, instantly striking the middle-aged man's flying boat.
The man screamed, his body plummeting.
Fang Xi unleashed the Golden Flood Dragon Shears and Golden Flood Dragon Saber, instantly twisting and slashing!
"Foundation Establishment? I'm so scared! "
He grumbled internally, but his actions were ruthless.
The Golden Flood Dragon Saber ripped apart the middle-aged man's defensive spiritual shield, and the Golden Flood Dragon Shears seized the opportunity to pierce through his chest.
Fang Xi grabbed the middle-aged man's corpse, took his storage bag, and then plunged into the lake bottom, retrieving the Profound Iron Sword he had shot out.
The next instant, he vanished without a trace.
Not long after, a figure riding the wind flew from the direction of the Treasure Ship Market. Upon seeing the middle-aged man's corpse floating on the lake, his expression turned incredibly grim.
His powerful Divine Consciousness swept across every inch of the area, but the culprit was long gone. . .
...
Great Liang World.
Desolate Mountain.
On a cliff, in a temporarily opened cave dwelling.
Fang Xi's figure suddenly appeared.
His expression changed abruptly, and he spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, then gritted his teeth and took off his Spirit Serpent Armor.
On his chest, burn marks were shockingly visible.
Inside the cave dwelling, a large number of spiritual items and talismans lay scattered, their value far exceeding a thousand Spirit Stones – a huge sum that would make any Qi Refinement cultivator's eyes red with greed.
But at this moment, Fang Xi didn't even glance at them. He immediately found a healing pill, swallowed it, and his complexion improved slightly.
Next, he formed hand seals, circulated his blood-qi, and mysterious patterns appeared on his body.
"Reversion Secret Art! "
This secret art was an imitation of 'Demons', using a martial artist's blood-qi to simulate the recovery abilities of demons.
The last time he saved Dugu Wuwang, he earned merit in the Grandmaster Society and exchanged for this secret art.
The next moment, black dead skin peeled off Fang Xi's body, and new flesh began to grow.
Under the combined effect of immortal spiritual pills and martial arts secret arts, his injuries were rapidly healing. . .
After a long while, Fang Xi exhaled a turbid breath: 'This time, I was still too reckless. Someone actually had a second-order talisman hidden, and it was specifically aimed at the Spirit Serpent Armor. . . '
If he hadn't been at the peak of Body Cultivation (third-level), with astonishing physique, and formidable qi blocking the blow, his injuries wouldn't have been merely severe.
'That middle-aged man mentioned that a Zhong Clan Foundation Establishment cultivator would arrive. . . '
'For this trip, it's better to hide for a few months and avoid the limelight. . . '
Fang Xi didn't believe that the Foundation Establishment cultivator, burdened with the important task of guarding the market, would leisurely stake out the wilderness for several months!
"Perfect. Once I start cultivating the Longevity Art, I can't be too far from the Demonic Tree, let alone travel between worlds. . . "
"It's best to tie up all loose ends in Da Liang. "
Fang Xi couldn't help but think of Mu Piao Miao, Bai He, Qingsang, and others, and the lines on his face softened slightly.
The next moment, he came to another room in the cave dwelling.
This room was piled high with food, and the floor was covered in soil.
He reached into the soil and pulled out a large white lump of flesh – a Taisui!
"Old friend, it's time to go to the South Barrens! "
Gazing at this unique demon beast, which had been quite helpful to him and was the first he had obtained, Fang Xi murmured, a smile gracing his lips: "But before that. . . "
A light flashed in his hand, and a blood-red document appeared – it was precisely the 'Blood Contract Document'!
"Go! "
The next moment, Fang Xi cut his finger and forced out a drop of essence blood.
The essence blood landed on the document, immediately emitting wisps of black smoke, and the entire document began to spontaneously combust without fire.
Fang Xi chanted incantations, his magic power surging, and pointed a finger at the Taisui.
Whoosh!
Wisps of black smoke converged, forming a rune with a faint hint of blood-red, which swiftly sank into the Taisui's body.
During this process, the Taisui remained like a vegetable, showing no intention of resisting.
"Indeed, it's a plant-type demon! "
Feeling the contract complete and a subtle, almost imperceptible connection established with the Taisui, Fang Xi was very satisfied.
The Taisui's resistance was even weaker than he had expected, making the contract exceptionally smooth.
And with this blood contract, he could control the Taisui's life and death at any time!
As long as it couldn't break through to the second-order Foundation Establishment realm, it couldn't resist!
At this moment, the Taisui was only a low-grade first-order demon beast. No, it was now a spirit beast.
For cultivators, uncontrollable demonic creatures were all demon beasts.
However, those that could be subdued as mounts or to guard sects were spirit beasts!
...
Three Yuan City.
Upon entering the city, Fang Xi immediately sensed that something was amiss.
The city gates had already been sealed, and martial law was in effect.
On the streets, pedestrians were sparse, and people were filled with trepidation!
"What's going on? "
Fang Xi arrived at the Yuan He Mountain's outpost in Three Yuan City and took out a blue crystal token – a casual gift from Linghu Shan.
"Greetings, Elder! "
The disciples guarding the gate were immediately startled. They quickly invited Fang Xi inside.
Not long after, a portly middle-aged man came to pay his respects: "Hu Bu Wei greets Elder. "
Though he looked portly, his eyes were sharp, and his demeanor was formidable. He was clearly a Martial Master expert!
"I haven't been to Three Yuan City in a long time. What has happened? "
Fang Xi sat on the grand armchair and asked casually.
He now traveled by Black Feather Boat, not even encountering a single pedestrian on his way, so naturally, he hadn't heard any news.
"Alas. . . the imperial court has been in turmoil lately. The old emperor has died, and the new emperor, only six years old, has ascended. Thus, the Grand Tutor is regent and is engaged in considerable struggle with the imperial harem and the court officials. . . "
Hu Bu Wei gave a bitter smile: "Our Dingzhou Province was fine originally, but in the nearby Great Barrier Mountains, a band of rebel bandits, supported by unknown forces, has gained strength, conquering cities and seizing land. They have now reached the vicinity of Three Yuan City. . . The Dingzhou Army fought a battle but suffered a crushing defeat! "
"Even the Dingzhou Army was defeated? "
Fang Xi was slightly astonished.
This certainly wasn't his fault. Although he had killed two Dingzhou Army captains, the Dingzhou Army's strength hadn't significantly diminished.
"I heard. . . "
Hu Bu Wei lowered his voice: "Among the rebel army, there is more than one Grandmaster. "
"So that's how it is. "
Fang Xi understood somewhat. After asking a few more questions, he leisurely departed.
...
White Cloud Martial Arts Hall.
Currently, the head of the martial arts hall was Mu Piao Miao, with Zhang Minting and other disciples assisting her.
Inside the main hall.
"Senior Sister, I heard about the war. Many disciples have gone home, and food prices in the city have risen. . . Our martial arts hall's funds are almost depleted this month. "
Zhang Minting held the account book, a worried expression on his face.
"Alas. . . "
Mu Piao Miao also looked troubled. Then, she gritted her teeth: "Take all my jewelry to sell. Everyone, pool your money together, and buy as much grain as you can. "
Having experienced the predicament in Black Stone City once before, she never wanted to experience starvation again.
"Heh heh, Little Junior Sister has done well. What are mere riches? Money scattered will always return! "
Just then, a young voice sounded from outside the door.
"This voice sounds so familiar? "
"And this tone of treating money like dirt. . . Senior Brother? ! "
Mu Piao Miao's eyes reddened when she saw the person approaching: "You've finally returned. . ."
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