Star Sky Professional
Chapter 710 - 608: Eating the Last Household

Chapter 710: Chapter 608: Eating the Last Household

"Huh? This setup..."

Fang Xing stared at the blood altar, a thought stirring within: "It seems to be a variant of the Paperman Curse—’Blood Soul Curse’."

"Fei Changnong, I’ve always thought after years of association, even pretending to be friends for so long, there should be some camaraderie, but you actually cursed me to death?"

As for that piece of beast hide, it was evidently his old item, carrying a trace of Fang Xing’s aura.

Having interacted for so long, Fei Changnong previously had disciples working in Qingyu Garden, making it easy to obtain such an item.

’It’s apparent that Fei Changnong couldn’t wait any longer upon seeing me still alive, isn’t it?’

’This Blood Soul Curse, rumored to curse one’s lifespan... He probably thinks my lifespan is like a candle in the wind, about to extinguish with a slight curse, right?’

’In that case, the cost is minimal.’"

Fang Xing thought of the information about the ’Blood Soul Curse’, and couldn’t help but smile inwardly: ’This spell seems wrapped in packaging, with minimal initial consumption and backlash that won’t occur until the ritual’s success or failure.’

’Fei Changnong got duped; it’s not a genuine demonic path inheritance after all...’

Actually, the curse techniques of the Paper Folding lineage are best used after the Yin God Realms have crafted Spiritual Paper House Cave heavens, and then merged the Yin God with the Cave heavens.

By then, the Yin God Realms of the Paper Folding lineage can convert yang lifespan into yin lifespan, extending it for hundreds of years at least!

This isn’t even the limit!

The Yin Gods of the Outer World actually envy the Earth Deities of the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty the most, as they are also anointed by the divine souls of cultivators, with the most efficient conversion of yang lifespan to yin lifespan, able to extend life by five to six times!

Moreover, the side effects of transforming into Earth Deities are far less than abandoning the flesh body, Yin God merging with the Paper House Cave Heaven.

’But regardless, Fei Changnong trying to curse me with this?’

’He really wants me dead.’

’However, now it’s me who will turn the tables on him.’

Fang Xing looked on coldly, witnessing Fei Changnong perform spells consecutively, with several steps being notably flawed, making it unbearable to watch.

"Heavenly Spirit, Earthly Spirit... Blood Sacrifice brings forth living beings..."

"First ask the Blood Sea Command of the Nine Heavens, second ask the Three Mountains to devour soul essence, third ask the Blood Primordial Great True Monarch..."

"Four divine beings heed my command, covertly make this person lose heart, the evil influences from the Three Mountains and Four Seas arrive, taking this person’s life spirit..."

Fei Changnong, disheveled hair, walked in a mystical gait.

After an entire ritual, he bit through his tongue, spraying a mist of blood.

On the altar, a corner of the beast hide suddenly stood up, faintly showing the shape of a paperman.

Only to see the blood mist transform into a small arrow resembling a dragon or snake, shooting straight at the paperman!

Thud!

In the next moment, the paperman seemed to reveal a twisted smile, as a horrifying rebound force exploded.

The blood arrow of the nailhead rebounding instantly, shooting back at Fei Changnong’s face.

"Ah!"

He screamed miserably, blood tears streaming from his eyes: "Is this backlash?!"

"How is it possible? We’re both Dao Foundation cultivators, why is it so fierce just from the outset?"

Fei Changnong’s heart was unreconciled, feeling extremely indignant.

In the next moment, he saw wrinkles deepen on his own face, his full head of white hair beginning to fall out.

"No! My lifespan!"

For cultivators who have already entered the demon path, watching their lifespan swiftly drain away is the most terrifying torture imaginable!

"I..."

He continued to wail, trying to cast spells, even fumbling to open a few flying squirrel bags.

Sadly, he aged rapidly by several decades, reaching his terminal stage, under the five deteriorations of Heavenly Human, even his mana declined to the extreme.

"No!"

Ultimately, Fei Changnong crawled a few steps on the ground, still far from the flying squirrel bags containing Spirit Pills, and fell down in helplessness.

He died of old age!

"You reap what you sow."

"Yet, you ended your life naturally, didn’t you?"

A jade green beetle climbed onto the desk, probing its Divine Sense into the flying squirrel bag, discovering a pill with a heavy bloody scent.

"Purple River Pill?"

"Fei Changnong was truly deranged, but such a Spirit Pill, while it extends life for mortals, for Qi Sensing Realm cultivators it can extend life by half a year at most, yet for Dao Foundation cultivators, only a few days—"

"Moreover, with excessive toxicity and resentment inside... Refining it instead depletes one’s primordial qi, counterproductive."

Although Fang Xing took Fei Changnong’s inheritance, he was somewhat dismissive at this moment.

He looked left and right, ultimately only packing up a flying squirrel bag of texts and taking the beast hide with his own aura, then disappeared, leaving.

...

Days later.

Fei Changnong’s Cave Mansion had now been transformed into a funeral hall.

Several of his disciples gathered together, the atmosphere not sorrowful, but with a hint of hostility.

"Master clearly said, I am his true successor."

The young disciple previously possessed by Fang Xing spoke bitterly: "You’re all taking advantage of the situation, shameless!"

"Nonsense, Master obviously had high expectations for me, tasked me with heavy responsibility."

Another older disciple sneered.

The remaining disciples exchanged glances, but they all firmly claimed to be Fei Changnong’s real successor!

In short, the main inheritance was to be seized!

This messy situation was Fang Xing’s doing, only packing away some texts, leaving Fei Changnong’s inheritance extremely abundant.

Because of this, Fei Changnong’s disciples were ready to fight fiercely.

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"Cough, cough... What are you doing? Are you trying to disturb Senior Brother Fei’s peace even in the afterlife?"

Fang Xing coughed softly as he walked to the center of the spirit hall and respectfully lit an incense stick for Fei Changnong, burning a few pieces of paper money as well.

"Senior Brother Fei... You died so... tragically!"

Fang Xing’s genuine emotion was evident, causing the surrounding cultivators to nod in approval:

’Although Fang Xing has always been reclusive, it is said that he had a good relationship with Senior Brother Fei. It seems to be true indeed...’

A cultivator in the Dao Foundation realm whispered.

’Hmph, I believe these are just rumors spread by Fei Changnong to gain Fang Xing’s favor, but fate had other plans... Who will finally inherit Fei Changnong’s wealth?’

Another person smirked coldly, clearly having a grudge against Fei Changnong.

At this moment, several more rays of light descended.

Fang Xing looked over and saw that it was ’Brother Min’, the new Hall Master of Shennong Hall, along with several cultivators from the Reward and Punishment Hall.

The previous Hall Master of Shennong Hall died long ago during the Blood Shadow Sect invasion, and now Brother Min, also at the Post Realm in the Dao Foundation realm, had taken his place.

"Everyone, these law enforcement cultivators have come to inquire about something. Let’s begin."

Brother Min glanced around, primarily suppressing those Dao Foundation cultivators who had good relations with Fei Changnong.

Among them was Fang Xing!

Most of the cultivators who were friends with Fei Changnong were from Shennong Hall.

Thus, with Brother Min, the immediate superior, stepping in, the pressure was immense.

"Hall Master, what happened?"

As Fei Changnong’s friend, Fang Xing had to ask.

"Just wait, Junior Brother Fang, the sect’s law enforcement cultivators will provide answers." Brother Min said with an unpleasant expression.

Then, a law enforcement cultivator in a blue robe with black stripes on the cuffs approached one of Fei Changnong’s disciples: "Li Chengfeng... Are you involved in the extermination of the Zhang family at the South Source Pass?"

"No!"

Li Chengfeng immediately shook his head.

But Fang Xing sensed a force of Fake Divine Skills falling upon Li Chengfeng.

Li Chengfeng’s expression turned terrified, but he couldn’t help but speak: "It was Master who ordered me to wipe out Uncle Hong’s family, I... I was just following orders..."

"What?"

The cultivators in the spirit hall were shocked.

The law enforcement cultivator then turned to another of Fei Changnong’s disciples: "Huang Chenglong... Did you personally kill hundreds of innocent mortal women to refine the ’Purple River Pill’?"

"It was all ordered by Master Fei."

Huang Chenglong collapsed to the ground: "He promised me... that once the task was accomplished, he would let me inherit his teachings..."

Witnessing these scenes, even Fang Xing couldn’t help but shake his head.

"After investigation... Fei Changnong fell into the Demon Path, assassinated Feihongzi, and orchestrated multiple atrocities... akin to betraying the sect. His Cave Mansion will be immediately sealed, and all his disciples will be detained in the Reward and Punishment Hall for questioning."

Several sect law enforcement cultivators presented an order token and then threw out a black iron chain, linking Fei Changnong’s disciples together one by one.

These disciples, who initially fought over the inheritance like fighting roosters, now appeared like quails, utterly drained of all strength, resembling walking corpses.

"Alas... Junior Brother Fei strayed momentarily, and even if we exhaust all forces, this mistake cannot be corrected... You all should take this as a warning."

Hall Master Min declared: "There’s no need to continue the mourning here, you may all leave now."

After he dismissed the other Dao Foundation cultivators, he said, "Junior Brother Fang, stay behind."

"Hall Master Min."

Fang Xing was a bit curious, wondering if Qingmu Ridge had discovered something?

However, if that were the case, sending only one from the Post Realm of Dao Foundation would be rather presumptuous, wouldn’t it?

To capture him, at least the old ghost of Qingmu would have to make a personal move, right?

Whether they could capture him or not was still uncertain.

If he managed to escape back to Qingyu Garden, it would be catastrophic!

Or could they have only discovered his Yin God True Man power? That would at least require the personal action of Qingyuzi to ensure success!

"I have applied to the sect for your promotion to Vice Hall Master of Shennong Hall."

Hall Master Min smiled: "I know you like tranquility, but the sect is currently short of capable people, particularly in Shennong Hall, so I hope you won’t decline."

Fang Xing thought for a moment and immediately understood.

There were indeed not many Dao Foundation cultivators left in Qingmu Ridge.

Even after the sect opened the warehouse for emergency promotion of several Dao Foundation cultivators, they were merely in the Initial Realm of Dao Foundation.

To become the Vice Hall Master of Shennong Hall, one must at least be in the Middle Realm of Dao Foundation to command respect!

In terms of qualification and cultivation level...

In today’s Shennong Hall, had he really reached the stage of ’who but me’?

’Alas... this is all due to Fei Changnong. If he hadn’t killed Feihongzi, there would have been someone ahead of me, but now... after outlasting many others, I’ve become the senior of Shennong Hall...’

Fang Xing thought for a moment and gladly said: "I am willing to assist Senior Brother!"

"Haha, good!"

Hall Master Min was overjoyed. Although Fang Xing was not part of his faction, his combat capability was impressive, and with the cultivation of the Paper Folding Skill, his lifespan was inherently short.

His qualifications were strong, providing a perfect stopgap placement!

Once his preferred choices were promoted to the Middle Realm of Dao Foundation, he could make other arrangements.

Moreover, this wouldn’t be a mistreatment; at least the status of Vice Hall Master was granted.

For Fang Xing, now that Qingyu Garden was filled with Evergreen Trees, he was troubled with how to expand.

As Vice Hall Master of Shennong Hall, it was his rightful power and duty to arrange planting tasks.

’Am I... profiting from Fei Changnong’s downfall?’

A thought suddenly occurred to Fang Xing’s mind.