Chapter 976: Pure Equilibrium
Chapter 976: Pure Equilibrium
"An immortal destiny? Destinies arise and destinies end, destinies begin and destinies perish. If there's discord, it breeds calamity!"
Fang Xi glanced at the two of them, noticing that the light in Zhuo Yi Fan's eyes seemed even more intense than Cui Fei Fei's. He couldn't help but sigh again:
"Do you know the secrets of cultivation?"
Without waiting for their reply, he lamented, "We cultivators, though seemingly unfettered, once we enter a side path, it's like falling into an ocean—from then on, reaching true immortality becomes a distant dream. I, too, am one who treads a side path. Once one refines magical power, it becomes incredibly difficult to change one's foundation. In this life, there's no hope of ascension. . . and if one lingers in the mortal world for too long, various tribulations will descend, causing endless trouble. . ."
"My knowledge is too complex and unconventional; I dare not guide the two of you. If you seek to cultivate and achieve true immortality, then this immortal destiny is not with me."
Having spoken, he said no more, leaving the decision to them.
As soon as he spoke, Zhuo Yi Fan hesitated.
Cui Fei Fei, however, forced a bitter smile and said, "Feifei will be content if she can just cultivate to enter the Dao; she doesn't seek to achieve true immortality."
Seeing this, Fang Xi merely sneered inwardly.
"Since that's the case, I shall impart a cultivation method to you, Feifei. Just remember, you must never call me master."
With a pointing finger, the Old Crow Monastery cultivation method entered Cui Fei Fei's glabella.
At the same time, there was also a Divine Consciousness restriction, ensuring that Cui Fei Fei, even if she cultivated to enter the Dao, would be unable to transmit the method to others.
Indeed, even though he possessed the inheritances of the 'Earthly Essence Golden Book' and the 'Primordial Chaos Heavenly Book', Fang Xi still only gave Cui Fei Fei the Old Crow Monastery cultivation method.
After all, they were unrelated, with only a few encounters between them.
In reality, the more orthodox a Xuanmen cultivation method was, the higher its demands on a cultivator's aptitude and disposition.
With Cui Fei Fei's aptitude, even an advanced side-path cultivation method would be completely beyond her grasp.
This lower-tier side-path inheritance from the Old Crow Monastery, however, was just enough.
"Many thanks, Immortal Elder. . ."
Cui Fei Fei bowed in great joy.
"That's enough. The two of you may leave."
Fang Xi waved his hand, as if shooing away flies.
Zhuo Yi Fan stood up and departed, vaguely feeling a sense of foreboding, as if he had missed an extremely important opportunity. . .
...
White Brow Mountain.
Within the Two Forms One Qi Nine Palaces Sumeru Grand Array.
Emperor Heart Monk still had a face full of sorrow. Beside him stood several Sword Immortals, including Buddhist nuns, Daoist nuns, and even beautiful mortal women. . .
These were all elders of the Shushan School, senior Loose Immortals, and some were even Earth Immortal-level experts.
Behind them followed the most outstanding talents of the younger generation, such as Mo Yi Zui, Liu Pingting, and Xi Hongyun.
The Shushan School was reputed to be an orthodox Xuanmen sect, and its disciple recruitment was extremely strict. Even now, including its elders and numerous disciples, there were fewer than thirty people.
At this moment, each of them wore a solemn expression, as if awaiting something.
Several hours later, a sword cry resounded thunderously throughout heaven and earth!
A pure Yang golden light appeared, suddenly breaking through the defense of the Two Forms One Qi Nine Palaces Sumeru Grand Array, reaching up to the highest heavens and down to the deepest Yellow Springs.
Between heaven and earth, there seemed to be only this single, magnificent sword light!
"Congratulations, Sect Master Zhenren, on refining the 'Pure Equilibrium Sword'. . ."
Xi Hongyun and the other elders immediately bowed.
From the void, a sword cry echoed, and a golden flame swiftly descended, revealing within it the 'Pure Equilibrium Sword'!
This sword was profound and majestic, with exotic beast carvings on its hilt. It was a pure Yang flying sword, skilled at slaying all gods and devils, the bane of all demonic cultivators!
"Haha. . . rise, everyone."
Along with a long laugh, a white-robed boy appeared in the field.
His lips were red, his teeth white, his eyebrows sharp, and his eyes like stars. Though small in stature, he wore a long robe, giving him a rather youthful appearance.
This person was the Sect Master Zhenren of the Shushan School—Spiritual Zen Child.
He was a powerful being who had cultivated through reincarnation. In this life, around the age of nine, he had already refined a Taiyi Undying Nascent Soul, thus his appearance remained eternally fixed, like that of a child.
Now, his magical power was simply unfathomable.
"My years of painstaking effort were not in vain; I've finally refined this 'Pure Equilibrium Sword' to the Ninth Revolution level. . . With this sword in hand, when I duel against the demon hordes of West Kunlun in the future, I'll surely be able to slay a few more demon brats."
Within Spiritual Zen Child's words, killing intent was awe-inspiring.
Within the hall, it was as if a biting cold wind had swept through.
Then, he chuckled again, "Pity. . . if the 'Fire Cloud Sword' and 'Taiyi Formless Sword' hadn't been lost, our Shushan School would have gained another renowned sword, completing a set of ten."
Emperor Heart Monk's expression grew even more bitter, and Xi Hongyun stepped forward and knelt, "Disciple has lost the sect's flying sword; I beg Sect Master Zhenren to inflict severe punishment!"
"Enough. If a flying sword is lost, we'll simply find it again."
Spiritual Zen Child quipped, "It's just a shame that Fang Xi, that 'Sword from Shu', didn't agree to Junior Brother Emperor Heart's request last time. Otherwise, our sect would have gained another pair of cultivating Daoist companions, which would have been a fine story as well."
"I swear to kill this person."
Xi Hongyun, however, was filled with murderous aura, and she cried out, "Otherwise. . . I shall never ascend!"
"Alas. . . an evil thought gives rise to an evil consequence! " Upon hearing this, Emperor Heart Monk couldn't help but press his palms together.
The other elders also revealed expressions of unbearable sorrow.
In this world, cultivators revere heaven and emulate ancestors; such oaths cannot be uttered lightly, as almost ninety-nine percent of them will come true!
Given Xi Hongyun's vow, if her heart's desire is not fulfilled in the future, she might truly be unable to ascend.
"Alas. . . why must you be like this?"
Spiritual Zen Child said, "Now, the Grand Calamity is approaching. Old Demon Liang of West Kunlun did not wish to be the initiator of this calamity, so he used a secret technique to transfer the tribulation to a registered disciple. Unexpectedly, during the sword duel at Boundless Mountain, this registered disciple was slain, unable to bear the tribulation. This time, Old Demon Liang cannot escape his tribulation. . . This is precisely our chance to sweep away the demon hordes of West Kunlun. . ."
"I beg Sect Master Zhenren to grant my wish!"
Xi Hongyun bowed again.
"Alas. . ."
Spiritual Zen Child sighed, "As for Fang Xi, that 'Sword from Shu', I meticulously divined his origins and discovered that his foundation is extraordinary, suspected to be the reincarnation of an ancient immortal. . . This time, by taking the 'Fire Cloud Sword' and 'Taiyi Formless Sword', he has formed a karma with my Shushan School. Even if you didn't implore me, I would still seek him out. However, at this moment, his fortune has not yet run out, making him difficult to capture; it would only be a futile effort. . ."
These venerable elders of orthodox renowned sects were usually incredibly harmonious, always amicable and smiling towards everyone.
In reality, they secretly divined heavenly secrets, and when they encountered an enemy at a low point in their fortune, they would go to any lengths, absolutely determined to pursue their foe until they had no escape, their souls scattered to the winds!
Xi Hongyun looked up, a trace of shock in her eyes.
But soon, she returned to her usual composure.
There were many cultivators who had reincarnated in this world, and from Fang Xi's performance, he indeed seemed to have some profound origins.
This indeed explained things clearly.
"It's just. . . when will his fortune decline?"
Xi Hongyun couldn't help but look at the Sect Master Zhenren.
Spiritual Zen Child smiled faintly, "This person is currently settled on Withered Mountain. He has refined a formation, integrating its power with the underground Yin springs. If we were to forcibly break through the formation, it would inevitably cause chaos for thousands of miles. . ."
"Hmph, this is the act of a demon!"
A Buddhist nun, her brows raised like blades and her face filled with murderous aura, roared, "This person certainly wasn't a good person in his previous life; this old nun will definitely kill him!"
"Originally, that formation alone wouldn't be much trouble. If we were to use all our resources, suppressing the power of earth, fire, wind, and water with the 'Innate One Qi Taiji Diagram', temporarily sealing a region of heaven and earth and suppressing the six great Yin springs, we would still be quite confident. However, Fang Xi also possesses a 'Heavenly Demon Beheading Immortal Sword'; if forced into a corner, he might well summon Outer Celestial Demons to destroy the world. . ."
Emperor Heart Monk pressed his palms together, his face filled with compassion.
"It is indeed troublesome. . . but the 'Heavenly Demon Beheading Immortal Sword' is not without its flaws."
Spiritual Zen Child smiled faintly and said, "The demonic path ought to possess a bowl of 'Phenomenal and Non-Phenomenal Divine Demon Sand'. Once this sand is spread out, it can transform into a blood river spanning thousands of miles, isolating inner and outer void. . . It is the ultimate counter to Outer Celestial Demons. Once we obtain this demonic sand, we can then eliminate that 'Sword from Shu'."
"Sect Master Zhenren's divine foresight is truly remarkable."
Xi Hongyun's eyes immediately lit up.
"Not so, this is not divine foresight, but the grand trend of destiny! As long as my Shushan School successfully navigates this Grand Calamity, our fortune will surely flourish. At that time, no matter who clashes with my Shushan School, it will be like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot. The Heavenly Dao's operation will naturally deliver the countering treasures into our hands. . ."
Spiritual Zen Child declared, "All disciples of my Shushan School, remember to uphold righteousness! In this calamity of slaughter, we must surely uphold our orthodox Dao!"
...
Green Wo Mountain.
Layers of murky water mist enveloped most of the mountain, leaving the green mountain as it was, yet shrouding it in a hazy, misty rain, adding a touch of landscape painting aesthetics.
This was the 'Six Yao Yin Water Great Array', possessing the ability to conceal heavenly secrets within.
Otherwise, if Spiritual Zen Child were to divine Fang Xi's actions, it would also be a bit troublesome.
"Ah!"
Along with a miserable shriek, a wicked disciple of the Old Crow Monastery was pulled out by Fang Xi, directly corroded to death by a stream of true water!
"Reincarnation in this world is truly interesting. . ."
Fang Xi's eyes were slightly closed as he was fully engrossed in contemplation.
Previously, in order to test some conjectures, he had even resorted to certain means, leaving a mark on this disciple's soul.
But at this moment, this mark swiftly dissipated.
'Indeed. . . once one undergoes reincarnation, most of the soul scatters. '
'Entering reincarnation like this is an extremely dangerous matter. The mystery in the womb, the tribulation of birth. . . even if one reincarnates to cultivate again, it remains incredibly difficult without the protection of a master or elders. '
Fang Xi's Divine Consciousness was profound and elusive, grasping the subtle energy in the ethereal void at the very instant the other party's soul dissipated.
Unfortunately, to comprehend reincarnation based on just this sliver of energy would truly be a fool's dream.
Even if he killed all the disciples of the Old Crow Monastery, it would be but a drop in the bucket for Fang Xi.
Moreover, any 'reincarnation' insights gained from this would be merely like a blind man feeling an elephant.
"It seems. . . one's True Spirit must take a journey through reincarnation to gain any true insights."
"It's a good thing the Shushan School is surely coming to trouble me. At that time, that dormant 'Karma Bomb' plan can be fully put on the agenda, sending their entire sect to their doom. . . Perhaps I'll even gather eight flying swords!"
For Fang Xi, even if this wisp of True Spirit were to be tainted in reincarnation, or even directly dissipate, it would be of no consequence.
After all, it's merely a wisp of illusory True Spirit, one in body and mind with his main body; the insights into laws gained before its demise would not dissipate.
'Furthermore, after its demise, I can immediately send another External Avatar over. . . '
'That would be reincarnation and return in an instant, enough to give the cultivators of this world a huge fright! '
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