Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1071 - 925 Celestial Immortal Inheritance

Chapter 1071: Chapter 925 Celestial Immortal Inheritance

Several years later.

Fang Xi returned to his cave dwelling and saw the old woman of the Zhang family, his eyes lighting up, "Zhang Xiaoyou, I was thinking..."

The old woman reacted as if she had seen a snake, her escape light flashing beneath her feet as she swiftly hid inside the cave dwelling.

’Is it just because of that one time I borrowed Immortal Jade? Why must she react like this?’ Fang Xi sighed to himself upon witnessing the scene.

However, avoiding entanglement was a good thing.

He returned to his cave dwelling and began to carefully examine a Voice Transmission Talisman he had opened.

Ever since he confirmed that the Abundant Karma House would have the ’Six Immortals Turn Flying Pill’, he had started saving money prominently.

Besides that, he had also borrowed funds from various friends.

Huang Jing’s expression at the time was quite amusing, but he still lent a sum of Immortal Jade.

In addition, Feng surnamed cultivator from Sword Grinding Mountain and Yi Zhengxing from the Sky Blue Academy, among others, had also lent him a bit.

The only thing that had surprised Fang Xi was that Yong Yunmian, for some reason, heard the news, took the initiative to visit, and lent him a sum of Immortal Jade.

Adding this to his own private stash, he theoretically should be able to gather enough Immortal Jade.

’All is ready except for the opportunity!’

Fang Xi could certainly pay all the Immortal Jade by himself, but doing so might make him appear too wealthy.

Rather than that, it was better to borrow from Huang Jing to make himself seem more generous while also deepening the relationship.

...

A few days later, in a teahouse.

"Talisman Master Fang, the usual three items?"

The waiter approached with a trace of familiarity in his eyes.

He was the son of the former waiter and had taken over his father’s job for several years now.

"Hmm, the usual three, thanks." Fang Xi nodded, and then asked, "How’s your father doing?"

"Thank you for your concern, Master Fang. After my father retired, he focused on his cultivation and has recently advanced to a new level in his cultivation techniques," said the waiter, flattered.

"Good, good..."

Fang Xi ate his Spiritual Tea pastries at a leisurely pace.

"Talisman Master Fang, have you heard?" asked a teahouse patron, initiating conversation, "An Immortal Mansion Secret Realm has been discovered."

"Oh?"

Fang Xi lifted his teacup for a sip, looking around and noting that indeed everyone was talking about it with eager expressions.

"It is said that the Immortal Mansion Secret Realm’s Clear Qi shoots straight into the sky, suspected to be the legacy of the Celestial Immortal ’Immortal Yuanli’ from the past... This is a Celestial Immortal Inheritance, after all."

At this thought, even the patron couldn’t help but swallow hard.

The legacy of an Earth Immortal could reduce the severity of tribulation thunder, and although it’s not as potent as the ’Primordial Soul Pill’, it gives more hope of attaining immortality.

As for a Celestial Immortal Inheritance?

It’s said to provide ascension, which is hard to imagine!

"No wonder there are so few familiar faces, have they all gone off on adventures?" Fang Xi casually inquired as he took a pastry.

"Naturally, for it’s a Celestial Immortal! A Celestial Immortal!" the patron sighed continuously, "If I could acquire it, perhaps I could break through several stages in one go, and eventually transcend through the Nine Tribulations to achieve immortality that spares me from old age and death!"

Fang Xi found himself in agreement.

After all, securing an Earth Immortal Heritage seemed almost a surefire way to advance to Mahayana.

There are five classes of immortals, with the Celestial Immortal Heritage being even more remarkable and extraordinary.

To Fang Xi’s knowledge, the True Immortal Realm mostly comprised of Immortals, Ghost Immortals, and True Immortals of Origin Soul.

That is, the Heaven Earth and Human Three Immortals are predominantly human and ghost immortals, with Earth Immortals being quite rare, and Celestial Immortals even more scarce.

According to rumors, Immortals and Ghost Immortals have a flawed foundation and have no hope of reaching the Prime Taoist Master realm.

Though True Immortals of Origin Soul have a chance of cultivating to Prime Taoist Master, the odds are extremely low.

The possibility for an Earth Immortal to break through to Prime Taoist Master is almost ten times that of a Human Immortal!

Celestial Immortals are ten times more likely than Earth Immortals!

’Of course, even with a Celestial Immortal, the chances of breaking through to become a Prime Taoist Master are not particularly high...and there have been Prime Taoist Masters among True Immortals of Origin Soul.’

’Besides, regardless of whether they’re Heaven Earth and Human Immortals, once they break through to Prime Taoist Master, they all become great powers!’

This was precisely why Fang Xi was a bit hesitant.

He naturally wanted a Celestial Immortal Inheritance.

But to battle against a multitude of strong opponents in the Secret Realm and ultimately secure the Celestial Immortal Inheritance, the chances seemed quite low.

To risk revealing that his true form was an incarnation of the God Path for such uncertainty seemed hardly worth it.

’Wait and see how things unfold...’

’No need to be too demanding. What comes is fortune; what is lost is fate... An Earth Immortal isn’t bad either, its chances of becoming a Prime Taoist Master are much higher than a regular Human Immortal, not to mention Immortals and Ghost Immortals...’

As Fang Xi listened to the surrounding Immortal Cultivators’ fervent discussions, he was firm in his belief: ’First secure what I can surely obtain... According to the news I heard before, there may not be a Prime Taoist Master in Abundant Karma House, but there are definitely extremely formidable immortals, not just one, and ordinary True Immortals of Origin Soul don’t have the credentials to run a business throughout the entire Beichen Immortal Domain, unless...they possess an Earth Immortal or even a Celestial Immortal?!’

...

After eating and drinking to his satisfaction, Fang Xi slowly made his way back to his cave dwelling.

Unexpectedly, there was a figure lingering outside of the dwelling.

From the silhouette, one could tell her curves were ample, like a perfectly ripe peach.

"What brings Shopkeeper Yong here?"

He stepped forward, a smile playing at his lips, "Are you here to collect a debt? I’m afraid I’m currently unable to repay that sum of Immortal Jade..."

"Who mentioned anything about Immortal Jade?"

Yong Yunmian rolled her eyes at Fang Xi, a hint of coquettishness in her gaze, "Elder Ge has summoned..."

"Hmm? Do you know what for?"

Mentioning Elder Ge, Fang Xi’s expression grew much more solemn. After all, he was an Eight Tribulation Mahayana and deserved some respect.

Although, he’d confronted Zu Long of the Nine Tribulation without hesitation...

"I don’t know, but Elder Ge has called everyone this time. It’s clearly no small matter."

Yong Yunmian said, "You’d better perform well and not let down their great expectations..."

Hearing this, Fang Xi could only offer a wry smile.

Xuanwu Lane.

Within Elder Ge’s Dongfu.

Under an ancient pine, on top of several apricot yellow meditation cushions, sat many Talisman Masters and other Cultivators.

Most were at the Integration stage, with a few Mahayana and very few at the Returning to Emptiness stage.

When Fang Xi entered, he saw a Talisman Master demonstrating their "Water-Fire Talisman": "Ice and fire share a source; ice turns into water, known as Water and Fire... The essence of this talisman lies in..."

’Elder Ge’s network is really not small,’ Fang Xi thought, finding a corner cushion to sit on and greeting the surrounding Talisman Masters.

These Talisman Masters were all familiar faces. Although they were probably all secretly laughing at him for missing the opportunity to take a master, they were very cordial in returning his greetings.

Half an hour later, Elder Ge appeared under the ancient pine in his hemp-colored robe.

"We greet Elder Ge."

The gathering of Cultivators bowed in respect.

"Never mind that..."

A smile flickered across Elder Ge’s gaunt face as his slightly cloudy gaze swept across the many Cultivators present, "You all must be aware by now that I’ve gathered you here for recently discovered Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm!"

"It really is about the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm?"

The group of Talisman Masters began discussing excitedly, their eyes lighting up.

"Correct, we Individual Cultivators are weak compared to sects like Divine Wood Palace. If we work together, there’s a chance... We Immortal Cultivators must strive; how else can one become a True Immortal?"

Elder Ge said, "I intend to travel to the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm. Do you all wish to accompany me?"

’When the map ends, the dagger is revealed.’

For some reason, this saying surfaced in Fang Xi’s mind.

"Elder Ge, our Cultivation is shallow, and we’re Talisman Masters, not skilled in combat... How could we be of service to you?"

A Mahayana Cultivator with a pitch-black longsword on his back spoke up.

Fang Xi’s eyes shifted. The man seemed to be questioning, but in fact, he was more like supporting the suggestion, probably already in accord with Elder Ge.

"Ha ha, that’s easy to say..."

Elder Ge laughed heartily, "Many details of the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm are still unknown to you, right? The Secret Realm was left by the Celestial Immortal Yuanli to select a successor. Hence, those who’ve become Celestial Immortals cannot enter... Besides, many challenges in the realm don’t test Cultivation but talent, perception, the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation, and even one’s understanding of the Dao... As Talisman Masters, we naturally have an advantage since we follow the laws of nature."

"As for safety, with me present and an agreement reached with Sword Grinding Mountain, we’ll be traveling with them."

"We’re going to act alongside Sword Grinding Mountain’s Cultivators?" the previously questioning Mahayana Cultivator said, "Then I have no concerns."

"We’re willing to offer our unwavering support and exert ourselves like dogs and horses."

One after another, the Talisman Masters expressed their willingness.

’It seems that even if they gain nothing from this trip, by uniting in action, they’re forming the foundation of a force,’ Fang Xi thought with a sigh in his heart.

But he still didn’t want to go!

His path at Abundant Karma House was almost clear, and giving up the profit at hand for the unknown was a barefoot man’s act.

He’d already put on shoes; there was no need for that.

As more and more expressed their willingness, those silent Immortal Cultivators seemed increasingly out of place.

"Fang Talisman Master, what do you think?"

Without Elder Ge speaking, one of his titled disciples looked over with an electric gaze.

"I’m much less advanced in Cultivation and have recently encountered a difficult issue; I’m borrowing Immortal Jade everywhere to get through this tough time... I truly can’t leave..."

Fang Xi stood up and replied, neither servile nor overbearing.

"There are many benefits within the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm. Even if you cannot obtain the Celestial Immortal Inheritance, gaining one or two fortunes there can earn you lots of Immortal Jade..."

A nearby friendly Talisman Master advised.

By now, Elder Ge’s half-open, half-closed gaze was also directed at him.

Next to him, Yong Yunmian was signaling with her eyes even more urgently.

’This woman...’ Fang Xi couldn’t help but feel helpless and then said, "I... don’t want to go!"

The atmosphere suddenly turned icy.

After a moment, Elder Ge’s voice finally sounded, "I was merely suggesting, it’s alright if you don’t want to go..."

"Thank you, Elder Ge." Fang Xi quickly bowed in thanks.

"However, this assembly of Talisman Masters is for those with common ambitions. Since you don’t share them, let’s not make plans together..."

Elder Ge changed his tone and continued.

"Of course, I will leave the Talisman Master assembly today and will not return..."

Fang Xi’s face paled as he exited.

In his heart, however, he sneered.

A mere exchange group being so partisan to this extent, it was truly speechless...

After leaving Elder Ge’s Dongfu, he touched his forehead and quickly made his exit.

A moment later, Yong Yunmian hurried after him, but not seeing Fang Xi’s figure, she stomped her foot in frustration...