Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1062 - 916: Presenting Captives

Chapter 1062: Chapter 916: Presenting Captives

Time flows like an ever-turning wheel.

In the blink of an eye, several years had passed.

Heaven Origin City.

Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu walked side by side into the city, still feeling somewhat dazed as they looked at the gathering of the human race’s elite.

Just a few years ago, the human race was in a state of turmoil.

Not to mention others, the Penglai Fairy Pavilion had been under siege for a long time, and nearly half of the 99 territories had fallen. Then, even the Penglai Fairy Pavilion nearly succumbed!

At the critical moment, it was Fang Xi who broke through to the Mahayana level and turned the tide of the war!

At that time, Shui Lingxin was already very surprised, yet she didn’t realize that was just the beginning.

Her uncle not only demonstrated the astonishing cultivation of a Mahayana elder but also led tens of thousands of cultivators to defeat the Moon Watching Clan’s army.

Latter on, he resolutely led his troops north to resist the Alien race, slaying Mahayana warriors, a battle that shocked the world!

As of recently, he had been chasing down the remnants, delving deep into the Monster Domain, nearly exterminating the Monster Clan’s high-level cultivators.

It was rumored that several of the Monster Clan’s True Spirit-level beings had activated their final reserves but still ended in defeat.

Large numbers of the Monster Clan retreated to the Ancient Demon Domain, and even a reclusive True Spirit took action, activating the ancient Sky Demon Great Array in an attempt to cling to life.

In the end, Fang Xi alone broke through the array and killed the True Spirit as easily as reaching into a bag, ultimately severing the last backbone of the Monster Clan.

Apart from a small portion of the Monster Clan that escaped into the wilderness, all their territories were about to become lands of the human race.

"Is this fairy perhaps the Water Lord of the Penglai Fairy Pavilion?"

Just then, a streak of light flew towards them, revealing the figure of a Returning to Emptiness cultivator – it was Wang Lingying.

"Indeed, who might you be?"

Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu exchanged glances and asked.

"I am Wang Lingying, honored to serve under Lord Qing Hezi..."

When Wang Lingying said this, his tone was incredibly complex, but the implications were not something Shui Lingxin could comprehend.

"Lord Qing Hezi is informed of your arrival and is very pleased. He has ordered me to welcome you. We have prepared accommodations for you at the ’Heavenly Immortal Pavilion’. You will participate in the offering prisoners ceremony in a few days."

Immortal Cultivators have always had the tradition of offering prisoners at the spirit front.

After the Great War of the Four Clans, with heavy casualties on the human side, it was natural to offer prisoners at the spirit front to console the many heroic spirits.

"I heard that even the great chief of the Jiuchi Clan has been captured in this ceremony?"

Liu Xu’s eyes sparkled, and she suddenly spoke up.

"It’s true... Lord Qing Hezi set up a Super Teleportation Array leading to the Jiuchi Clan, with Mahayana Monks such as the venerable Qingxu leading. Our alliance’s forces were unstoppable, not only capturing the great chief of the Jiuchi Clan, but also chiefs, saints, saintesses, grand elders, and high priests of other Alien races, like the Water Tribe, Fire Clan, Void Clan, Stone Clan, and so on – all have become prisoners."

Wang Lingying spoke with a hint of pride.

Recently, many Sects and forces of the Star Domain have been doing the same, especially Zhai Xingzi, who is desperately endeavoring to ensure the ceremony is a grand success.

After all, they are directly under Lord Qing Hezi!

"Capturing the enemy chieftains, commanding respect throughout the Earth Immortal Realm..."

Shui Lingxin’s face showed a trace of emotion.

Who would have thought that her uncle had already achieved this much? Now, he was likely not only the unanimously respected leader of the human race but his influence must have spread throughout the entire Earth Immortal Realm, right?

At this moment, a commotion suddenly arose at the city gates.

One after another, Returning to Emptiness and Integration-level Demon Beasts roared, pulling dark carriages that slowly came to a halt.

Even though the human race and Demon Clan were still in an alliance, the sudden appearance of a large group of high-level Demon Beasts deep in human territory was somewhat surprising.

Liu Xu scanned with her Divine Consciousness and saw numerous members of the Demon Clan stepping out from the carriages, most of whom were exceptionally voluptuous Demonesses.

The one leading them was especially seductive, with delicate, jet-black horns that made her smooth forehead seem as luminous as cream, and her purple eyes held a mysterious charm, suggesting she had cultivated some high-level eye magic, captivating the male cultivators present.

"It’s actually her... one of the six Demon Kings, ’Mystical Demon King’!"

Liu Xu blurted out, "This Great Integration Cultivator is known as the most beautiful woman of the Demon Clan... I didn’t expect her to be sent here."

"Hmph, now that our human Earth Immortals are second to none, if the Demon Clan wants to survive, they have to play by our rules. What does a Mystical Demon King amount to?"

Wang Lingying, swelling with pride, subconsciously wiped the corner of his mouth and took the lead.

"When will we have the chance to meet my uncle?"

Shui Lingxin inquired.

"Well..."

Wang Lingying seemed uneasy: "Lord Qing Hezi is in seclusion. Even our own and Demon Clan Mahayana Monks must wait for an audience, but as soon as the Lord emerges, I will immediately present your request... Surely, you won’t wait for too long."

’Has my uncle really reached such heights? Then why does he continue to seclude himself...’ Shui Lingxin’s eyes lowered slightly, her thoughts tinged with melancholy.

...

Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm.

A massive black Pill Furnace stood proudly.

This Semi-immortal artifact, named ’Black Demon Furnace’, was a treasure of the Demon Clan.

But once Fang Xi took a liking to it, it was his.

The Black Demon Furnace had four legs and two ears, its surface dull and unremarkable, with many flame-like patterns etched upon it.

Whenever it was time for alchemy, an invisible Demon Fire would emit, capable of effortlessly refining a variety of materials including plants, flesh and blood, and even gold and jade, undoubtedly the favorite of top-tier alchemists.

Fang Xi sat cross-legged, manipulating the invisible Demon Fire, occasionally transmitting through Divine Consciousness.

Three foxes dressed as alchemy boys held gourds and other utensils, waiting by the side, adding various precious materials as instructed.

"After three hundred cycles of Light and Time, let the Black Demon aid me in pill refinement!"

"Open!"

Fang Xi launched a Magic Spell.

Humming!

The Black Demon Furnace roared, suddenly opening.

Then, pills as red as blood flew out, their surfaces shimmering with spirit light, and exuding an irresistibly fragrant aroma.

Even the Nine-Tailed Great Saint of the Monster Clan couldn’t help but inhale deeply.

Clang Clang!

The blood-red pills, one by one, fell into the jade plate, making a clear sound, with red clouds gathering around them, very extraordinary.

"Taisui Pills, one furnace yielded eighteen, secondary pills seven, waste pills six, passable..."

Fang Xi carefully observed a pill between his index and middle finger, and a hint of satisfaction appeared on his face.

Ever since learning that the essence of the Ancestral Demon Tree was beneficial to the budding of the Taoist Species, he began to explore and research this aspect, even obtaining many ancient books from the Monster Clan for study.

As one might expect, it came to nothing.

How mystical is the art of Taoist Fruit Artifacts? Aside from using Earth Immortal Heritage to fuse his Origin Soul with Heaven and Earth Spirit Root, one simply cannot steal that sliver of creation’s most mysterious power.

Thus, Fang Xi took another path, thinking of Taisui!

Although Taisui was much weaker than the Ancestral Demon Tree, Fang Xi confirmed after his research that it too was a ’Taoist Fruit Artifact’!

Could refining pills from its flesh and blood be effective?

Now that the ’Taisui Pills’ had been refined, Fang Xi identified their nature, confirming they greatly replenished Qi and blood. They would even be beneficial to Body refining cultivators at the Integration Level, and if taken frequently, they might even elevate their Body refining technique to Mahayana Level...

This was the result of him adding countless precious Millennium Spirit Medicines, attempting to refine a new kind of pill.

As for Taoist Fruits and creation... there was not the slightest hint.

"Indeed, without reaching True Immortal, it is nearly impossible to glimpse the mystique of Taoist Fruits and creation..."

Fang Xi sighed inwardly, "Perhaps... I should cultivate Taisui to the eighth tier, or even to the True Immortal rank?"

This, of course, would consume a vast amount of resources.

But if it were to be related to a breakthrough after reaching True Immortal, it would naturally be worthwhile.

"Just right, recently I have plenty of eighth-tier Monster Beast Meat at hand, I can start by feeding some to Taisui..."

Fang Xi stored the pills in a red gourd, then shook the bell.

With a light breeze, a woman in black appeared, respectfully taking the gourd.

Seeing this woman, the Nine-Tailed Great Saint’s tails stiffened slightly: ’Zangmingzi...’

Even after seeing her multiple times, the presence of the Mahayana Puppet still struck fear into her heart.

Fang Xi, having comprehended the puppet skill inheritance left by Guixu Zi, could now slightly manipulate this particular Puppet, Zangmingzi.

In the future, when it was time to face the Mahayana Immortal Thunder Tribulation, she could even be used to block the disaster!

This was the most mystical ’Ten Thousand Tribulations Puppet’!

’I currently have a large collection from the human, Monster, and Demon Clans at my disposal, as well as several Integration Level corpses, enough to assemble the materials needed for several sacrificially refined Puppets...’

’But the skill is not up to scratch, and the failure rate is a bit high if I rashly attempt the Ten Thousand Tribulations Puppet...’

’However, failure doesn’t matter; after all, these are all unexpected windfalls...’

The puppet skill taught in ’Mysterious Jade Reference’ is all-encompassing. Fang Xi plans to rely on this inheritance to enhance his own puppet skill, aiming to reach the eighth tier.

With the situation in the True Immortal Realm still unclear, the art of puppetry is evidently very useful.

...

"Difficult, difficult, difficult..."

Ten days later, Fang Xi came out of seclusion with a gloomy face after failing to comprehend the puppet inheritance, only to see a large number of Voice Transmission Talismans flying chaotically within his Dongfu like headless flies.

This was because his status was now exalted, and there were only a few people with the qualifications to send him Voice Transmission Talismans, otherwise, the number could have been millions of times greater.

Fang Xi swept his Divine Consciousness over them.

With God-like Divine Thought at the Integration Level, he quickly browsed through all the greeting cards and naturally saw the news of Shui Lingxin and others arriving in Heaven Origin City.

However, he looked at them only briefly, his Divine Consciousness settling on a Voice Transmission Talisman covered in Sky Demon Mysterious Seals, muttering to himself, "The Demon Clan is here. It’s just the time to resolve everything at once, and then the Earth Immortal Realm can enjoy peace..."

Fang Xi reached out to grab the Voice Transmission Talisman emitting Demon Qi, said a few words, and then snapped his fingers.

Whoosh!

The Voice Transmission Talisman turned into a streak of black light and shot into the sky.

After a short while, a figure arrived outside the Dongfu and knelt down respectfully, "Mystical Demon King seeks an audience with Lord Qing Hezi."

Fang Xi smiled faintly and lifted the Prohibition.

Soon, the Mystical Demon King, dressed in Exquisite Demon Armor, with small black horns on her head and pure purple eyes, gracefully entered. Upon seeing Fang Xi sitting cross-legged, she immediately knelt down to pay homage.

Looking at her plump buttocks and fragile snow-white waist that made one instinctively worry for her, Fang Xi sneered, "For our clan’s grand ceremony, even Xu Lao Devil dared not come. Aren’t you afraid I will hold you accountable?"

As soon as these words came out, the Mystical Demon King trembled, knowing the fate of the Demon Clan hung on the whims of this supreme individual in the Earth Immortal Realm!