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Chapter 1007 - 863 Demon Clan News

Chapter 1007: Chapter 863 Demon Clan News

The night is deep.

Outside, cultivators were extremely excited, expanding their war achievements under the leadership of their respective Sects and high-ranking cultivators.

Fang Xi, however, was too lazy to go out and announced his closed-door cultivation within Heaven Origin City.

The place he chose for his seclusion was a Dongfu within the Black Tortoise Pavilion.

The ’Nine Netherworld Underworld River Mysterious Sand Fairy Array’ previously drained the Fake Immortal Vein of White Jade Mountain dry, thoroughly destroying the Dongfus of all Returning to Emptiness and Integration Mahayana Monks in one fell swoop.

This resulted in many high-ranking cultivators losing their excellent cultivation sites, and it’s unknown how many cursed under their breath in secret.

Fortunately, the greater good of the human race kept them at bay, and no one dared to say such things openly.

This Dongfu, although rich in spiritual energy, was merely average for cultivators in the Integration stage.

Fang Xi wasn’t even cultivating but instead took out Tungbei Great Saint’s Storage Bag and began to inventory its contents.

The property of this Monster Clan Saint was naturally very abundant, even richer than that of Saint Lu Xing!

The most precious was, of course, the ’Sea-beating Stick’, rank among the damaged Immortal Mansion Rare Treasures, its might only below that of the Green Barley Sword of antiquity.

Besides that, there was also a True Spirit Phoenix Feather.

A red radiance flashed in Fang Xi’s hand, revealing a colorful phoenix feather, feeling the unfathomable power of its bloodline, he couldn’t help but contemplate, "This object... can indeed be sacrificially refined into the ’Five Fires Seven Birds Fan,’ enhancing its might to be comparable to the Nine Dragons Cauldron."

Such a trivial matter did not require Fire Cangzi to make a move, he could handle it himself.

Besides, Fire Cangzi was presently ordered by him to change the spirit of the ’Mysterious Dark Banner’ and had no time to deal with these minor issues.

Thinking of the Phoenix True Plume, Fang Xi’s thoughts turned to Divine Calculator.

This great cultivator at the latter stage of Integration, whose divination skills were claimed to be the best among the human race, had, despite being imprisoned on Falling Sky Island, by chance avoided the Great War of the Four Clans, leaving it uncertain whether he was extremely wise or if there were flaws in his divination art.

"That man was trapped in the Immortal Mansion Secret Realm, once tempted me with the Phoenix True Plume..."

"At that time, I was totally absorbed in researching the God Path and nearly forgot about him..."

"Now that I have the Phoenix True Plume, should I save him or not?"

Fang Xi stroked his chin, "With my mentality, I will probably still go to save him... After all, when Falling Sky Island intersects with the Earth Immortal Realm, those God Path cultivators on the island will need someone to lead the way and serve as advisors..."

Being one of the Five Sons of Human Race had also felt rather troublesome to him.

After all, Fang Xi was clueless about major affairs of the human race, lacking a counsellor for strategic decisions, which often put him in a passive position.

Although, considering his strength and support from behind, no one dared to shortchange him in terms of war spoils.

But some benefits that could have been fought for were lost, due to his subordinates, like Zhai Xingzi and others, being a bunch of misfits, unable to secure them.

"If I take Divine Calculator as my advisor, with his strength, prestige and influence... my Qing Hezi’s position as one of the Five Sons of Human Race could finally solidify!"

"Hmm, repaying the life-saving debt by becoming a servant seems quite reasonable, right?"

"I don’t expect him to stay tied here for life; maybe in the future, under Qing Hezi, there will be another one of the Five Sons of Human Race, which would add an interesting anecdote to the human race..."

As he was musing, Fang Xi’s gaze shifted, and he deactivated the prohibition of the Dongfu.

A figure flashed in, it was Ji Feixue.

At this moment, Ji Feixue wore a snow-white robe, with a full bosom and curvaceous hips, and she greeted him with a smile, "Your servant thanks Sir for the life-saving grace..."

As she expressed her gratitude, she also removed her veil, revealing a face stunning enough to topple kingdoms and cities.

Fang Xi laughed heartily, reached out with a large hand and immediately embraced the tender warmth.

He knew very well that Ji Feixue’s gratitude for saving her life was real, but not overwhelming.

At the level of high-ranking cultivators, everything was motivated by self-interest.

The final grand array he had set up was credited with saving Ji Feixue’s mission, and gratitude was only part of it.

More than that, it was her and her backing from the Black Tortoise Pavilion wanting to curry favor with him, the new Son of the Human Race!

As for this, Fang Xi had no fear at all, gladly accepting the sugar-coated offerings.

With a wave of his hand, the light within the Dongfu immediately dimmed...

...

Months later.

Within the closed-door cultivation room of the Dongfu.

Fang Xi formed seals with both hands, channeling streams of demonic light into the ’Five Fires Seven Birds Fan’ in front of him.

Atop the Five Fires Seven Birds Fan, rainbow flames flickered, suddenly taking the shapes of creatures like the Heavenly Phoenix, Kunpeng, and Azure Luan.

Each aura was fiercer than before, all seemingly having reached the seventh rank!

With the human race’s great victory, many seventh rank avians were killed, and several Life-bound Feathers were collected; Fang Xi had exchanged some of his battle merits for compatible ones, all of which had now been replaced.

At this moment, his magic spell changed!

Jiū!

Accompanied by a clear chirp, another True Flame Phoenix emerged, its magnificence and dignity embodying an indescribable noble aura. At that moment, with outstretched wings, it engulfed the fiery Heavenly Phoenix.

The other seventh rank creatures, like the Kunpeng and Azure Luan, could only prostrate themselves at its side, showing submission.

Fang Xi injected his magic power frantically, while continuously tossing various rare materials into the flames for refinement.

A moment later, the True Flame Phoenix cried out and returned to the Five Fires Seven Birds Fan.

The surface of the Five Fires Seven Birds Fan flashed with a red glow, then transformed to rainbow hues, though red seemed to dominate a bit more.

"It’s done!"

Fang Xi’s eyes shone brightly upon seeing this scene, knowing that he had finally assimilated the Phoenix True Plume into the Five Fires Seven Birds Fan!

After consuming so many rare materials, this imitation of an Immortal Mansion Rare Treasure had finally been transformed into something entirely new, and recently could even compare to that esteemed Nine Dragons Cauldron.

Thinking of the Nine Dragons Cauldron, Fang Xi couldn’t help but sigh at the fickleness of fate.

The Kunpeng Feather for this Five Fires Seven Birds Fan had been acquired through a trade with the Flame Jade Sect Ancestor.

The other party was merely a Middle Stage of Integration cultivator, and given the opportunity to trade with the Five Sons of Human Race, he had readily agreed, even offering quite a favorable deal.

Fang Xi’s own first-generation Five Fires Seven Birds Fan had also used materials from that very Kunpeng, and recalling the instance when he first encountered the great Kunpeng, he truly felt that life was like a cycle of reincarnation.

"Fortunately, I now finally have a handy magical weapon..."

With the Five Fires Seven Birds Fan in his hand, he smiled slightly.

After reaching the Middle Stage of Integration, although the Divine Infant Sword and the Six Paths Demon Flames were sharp, they lacked an overwhelming authority that could decisively end battles.

But this Five Fires Seven Birds Fan came at just the right time.

As for the Mysterious Dark Banner and the Sea-beating Stick?

The Mysterious Dark Banner was a trump card, not to be used lightly.

And the Sea-beating Stick, with its high demands on cultivation and physique, felt somewhat unsuitable after a few uses by the heterodox incarnation.

In the end, it was given to the main body to wield.

With the main body’s current body refining cultivation, utilizing the Sea-beating Stick did indeed complement his strength.

However, compared to the Tungbei Great Saint who nearly achieved unity between man and weapon, unleashing the remnant power of the Immortal Mansion Rare Treasure to the limit, and possessing a might that once struck, no gods or spirits would remain, it was still quite lacking.

...

’Now that the "Five Fires Seven Birds Fan" has been re-refined, should I venture out for a challenge?’ he thought.

’The Monster Clan has recently suffered defeat and is retreating on a large scale, pursued closely by the human race with significant gains...’

’But warfare is unpredictable and fraught with danger; I’d rather not get involved.’

’Given the service I’ve provided to Heaven Origin City, I’ve done my duty for the human race... As one of the Five Sons of Human Race, choosing to oversee our rear area from Heaven Origin City is quite reasonable...’

’And those Mahayana Monks... truly ungrateful; after I achieved such a great feat and as one of the Five Sons of Human Race, they only summoned me for some encouragement, giving me some advice on breaking through to the Mahayana Period and auxiliary secret spells and arrays... As for the much-rumored Mahayana spiritual resources, I didn’t even get to see a hair of it...’

’Indeed, I, as one who joined the Five Sons of Human Race later in life, am like a stepchild...’

’No, even Jin Gangzi has to risk his life in the wilderness to obtain Mahayana opportunities... It seems that the human race is truly strapped in that regard.’

Fang Xi mused quietly to himself.

Just then, a pleasant breeze wafted by, and a beautiful figure entered.

"Fei Xue..."

He smiled faintly, "Why are you free to visit today? Have you come to enjoy tea?"

Although Ji Feixue had properly repaid him one day, afterwards she was busy rebuilding Heaven Origin City’s Immortal Array and dealing with the numerous affairs of the Black Tortoise Pavilion, which kept her incredibly occupied.

Ji Feixue took off her veil and, with a coquettish glare at Fang Xi, sighed and her expression turned solemn, "There is the latest news from the battlefield against the Demon Clan, confirmed by our spies hidden among the Demonic Beasts and Monster Clans... "

Seeing Ji Feixue’s expression, Fang Xi straightened up, "It looks like... it’s bad news."

Indeed, while we engaged in a great battle with the Monster Clan, the Demon Clan forces that went out as a distraction were ambushed by the Alien Alliance and suffered a crushing defeat... Not only that, but the Alien Alliance captured 108 Demon Cities from the Demon Clan in one fell swoop, causing the Demon Clan to lose nearly half of its territory..."

Ji Feixue took a deep breath and continued.

"How could it be so dire?"

Fang Xi was startled to hear this.

"Three Demon Ancestors, Zixuan has fallen, Blood Dragon and Qing Mian are seriously injured, and their Mahayana forces were outmatched... that’s one thing," Ji Feixue reported methodically. "Secondly, the Demon Clan had already suffered from an internal conflict before and was greatly weakened, not yet having recovered..."

Fang Xi couldn’t help but think of the incidents he encountered when he previously visited the Demon Realm.

"It seems the Alien race’s infiltration into our three clans is alarmingly deep... The Heart Tribe..."

He murmured softly.

"We have already invited many masters to work on detecting and combating the Heart Tribe’s magical artifacts and secret skills... Only, I fear we may be too late to make a difference."

Ji Feixue replied.

"What’s the current situation among our people? Are we going to aid the Demon Clan?"

Fang Xi stroked his chin.

"Given the alliance between the human and Demon Clans, with the Demon Clan in decline, we naturally have to extend significant support under the premise of mutual dependency," Ji Feixue explained. "There are rumors that the Demon Clan’s catastrophic defeat has finally roused an old demon from seclusion, someone who has survived seven Mahayana Heaven Tribulations, with immeasurable power!"

"A Seven Tribulation Mahayana?"

Fang Xi’s expression became slightly stern.

A Nine Tribulation Mahayana would be a True Immortal of Origin Soul, ascending to eternal life.

Therefore, in the Earth Immortal Realm, the most powerful are the seven and eight Tribulations Mahayana, and he even suspected that the Demon Ancestor might be the Demon Clan’s last stand.

The difference between six and seven Tribulations might seem minimal, but the lack of sufficient strength made it absolutely impossible to cross over, marking a significant divide for Mahayana cultivators.

"But... regardless of who goes to support the Demon Clan, it’s unlikely that they would send me."

After a moment of contemplation, Fang Xi smiled calmly and said.