Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1121 - 975 Pure Jun

Chapter 1121: Chapter 975 Pure Jun

"Immortal fate? Fate begins and ends, rises and falls. Should there be discord, it is but the breeding of karmic entanglements!"

Fang Xi glanced at the two and discovered that the light in Zhuo Yifan’s eyes seemed even more intense than in Cui Feifei’s. He couldn’t help but sigh again:

"Do you understand the secrets of cultivation?"

Without waiting for their response, he lamented, "We cultivators seem carefree, but the moment we enter the side door of cultivation, it’s as deep as the ocean, and from then on, becoming an immortal is just a passerby. I myself am a practitioner of the side door. Once I have refined my magic power, it’s difficult to change my foundation, and in this life, I have no hope of ascending... Even if I were to remain in the mortal world, as time goes by, an array of calamities would befall me, quite troublesome indeed..."

"The arts I’ve learned are mixed and varied; I dare not impart them to you two. If seeking the path to become an immortal lies in your fervent wish, then such an immortal fate does not lie with me."

Having spoken, he said no more, leaving the choice to them.

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Yifan hesitated.

It was Cui Feifei who bitterly smiled and said, "Feifei is content to practice cultivation in this lifetime, not seeking to attain the Dao and become immortal."

Zhuo Yifan too had held such a view, but having experienced great tragedy and tormented to this day, his heart grew clearer and his determination to seek the Dao stronger. Hearing that Fang Xi’s teachings could not lead to becoming an immortal and had many obstacles, he fell into silent contemplation.

Seeing this, Fang Xi could only scoff in his heart.

"Since that’s the case, then I shall pass on to you, Cui Feifei, a magic spell. But remember, never call me ’Master’."

With a point of his finger, the cultivation techniques of the Old Crow Temple were instilled into Cui Feifei’s forehead.

At the same time, a divine thought prohibition ensured that even if Cui Feifei became practiced in cultivation, he would not be able to teach the techniques to others.

Indeed, even with the inheritance of the "Earth Origin Gold Book" and the "Mixed Origin Chaos Book," Fang Xi gave Cui Feifei only the techniques of the Old Crow Temple.

After all, there was no close relationship between them; it was merely an acquaintance of several encounters.

In fact, the more orthodox the cultivation techniques of the mysterious sect, the higher the requirements for the cultivator’s talent and character.

With Cui Feifei’s abilities, even a superior technique from the side door would leave him utterly confused.

The lesser methods of the Old Crow Temple, however, were just sufficient for his use.

"Many thanks, Immortal..."

Overjoyed, Cui Feifei knelt in gratitude.

"That will do, the two of you may go now."

Fang Xi waved his hand dismissively, like shooing away flies.

Zhuo Yifan got up and left with a vague sense of foreboding, as if he had just missed out on an immensely important opportunity...

...

Bai Mei Mountain.

Within the Biyi Qi Nine Palaces Xumi Array.

Monk Di Xin still wore a face of concern, standing beside several Sword Immortals, including nuns, Taoist priestesses, and laywomen alike...

These were all elders of the Shu Mountain Sect, former Individual Immortals, and even had Earth Immortals among them.

Behind them followed talents from the younger generation like Mo Yizui, Liu Pinting, and Xin Hongyun who were the most outstanding.

The Shu Mountain Sect, claiming to be an orthodox sect of the mysterious path, was extremely rigorous in accepting disciples. Now, even with the many elders and students together, they were no more than thirty people.

Currently, each one wore a grave expression as if waiting for something.

After several hours, a sword cry thundered across the heavens and the earth!

A streak of Pure Yang Golden Light emerged, suddenly breaking through the defenses of the Biyi Qi Nine Palaces Xumi Array, reaching up into the azure heavens and down into the netherworld.

It seemed as though this magnificent sword light was the only existence between heaven and earth!

"Congratulations to the Sect Leader Master on refining the ’Pure Jun Sword’..."

Xin Hongyun and several elders immediately bowed in respect.

In the void, amidst the sound of sword cries, a streak of golden fire swiftly descended, revealing the ’Pure Jun Sword’ within.

This sword was hefty and awe-inspiring, with alien beasts carved on the hilt. It was a Pure Yang Flying Sword, skilled in slaying all divine demons and the nemesis of all demon cultivators!

"Hahaha... My fellow cultivators, no need for such formalities,"

With a hearty laugh, a white-robed youngster appeared among them.

With rosy cheeks and bright eyes, and though he was of a small stature, he wore a long robe that made him look incongruously tender-faced.

This person was the Sect Leader Master of the Shu Mountain Sect—Ling Chan Tongzi.

A Great Power reincarnated for cultivation, in this life he had refined the Taiyi Immortal Primordial Spirit at around the age of nine, hence his appearance remained that of a child.

Now, his cultivation had become unfathomably deep.

"It was not in vain that I spent years of hard work; finally, I have refined the ’Pure Jun Sword’ to the nine-turn level... With this sword in hand, when I fight against the devils of West Kunlun in the future, I shall slay a few more demon spawn."

The killing intent was unmistakable in Ling Chan Tongzi’s words.

A chill as if a bone-piercing cold wind blew through the hall.

Then, he smiled and said, "It’s a pity... If Fire Cloud and Formless had not been lost, our Shu Mountain Sect would have acquired another renowned sword, making it ten in total."

Monk Di Xin looked even more troubled, while Xin Hongyun stepped out to kneel and said, "Your disciple lost the sect’s flying sword, please punish me severely, Sect Leader Master!"

"Enough, if a flying sword has been lost, we can find it again,"

Ling Chan Tongzi teased, "It’s just a pity that last time, the Central Shu Sword, Fang Xi, did not agree to Monk Di Xin’s request. Otherwise, our sect could have boasted a pair of mandarin duck lovers, which would have also been a pleasant tale."

"I vow to kill this man,"

Xin Hongyun was filled with murderous energy as she exclaimed, "Otherwise... I will never ascend!"

"Alas... A single malevolent thought brings forth rotten fruit!" Monk Di Xin folded his hands together upon hearing this.

The other elders also showed expressions of discomfort.

This world’s cultivators revere the heaven’s law and the ancestors; such oaths should not be made lightly, for nearly all of them come true!

If Xin Hongyun continues down this path, I fear she truly won’t ascend if her understanding doesn’t deepen.

"Alas... Why must you do this?"

Ling Chan Tongzi said, "Recently, the calamity is nearing, and Liang the Western Demon does not wish to be the one who starts it. He used secret methods to transfer the calamity to a named disciple, but unexpectedly, during a sword fight on Endless Mountain, this disciple was slain, unable to face the calamity. Now, Liang the Western Demon will not escape this destined calamity... It’s an excellent opportunity for us to purge the demons of West Kunlun..."

"Please grant me this favor, Master!"

Xin Hongyun prostrated herself again.

"Alas..."

Ling Chan Tongzi sighed, "As for that Central Shu Sword Fang Xi, upon careful investigation of his origin, I found his roots are not simple and he might be the reincarnation of an ancient immortal... His theft of the Huoyun and Wuxing swords ties him to a karmic bond with our Shu Mountain. Even if you hadn’t pleaded, I would have sought him out. But at this time, his fortune has yet to run out, making it difficult to deal with him, and any action taken will only serve to trouble us more..."

These esteemed seniors from the venerable righteous paths, who were usually harmonious, and greeted everyone with a smile,

Would, behind the scenes, calculate the Heavenly Secrets and when they encountered an enemy in a low point of fortune, they would go to any length to hunt them down till the enemy had nowhere to flee and their soul scattered!

Xin Hongyun looked up, her eyes showing a hint of shock.

But she quickly composed herself.

There were many reincarnated cultivators in this world, and Fang Xi’s abilities indeed showed his exceptional roots.

This explained things clearly.

It was just unknown when his fortune would decline.

Xin Hongyun couldn’t help but look towards the Master.

Ling Chan Tongzi slightly smiled, "He has taken up residence at Decayed Mountain and has refined an array that merges its formation with the power of the underground springs. If we forcibly break the array, it will certainly wreak havoc for thousands of miles..."

"Humph, such is the behavior of a demon!"

A nun with vertical eyebrows and a face full of Evil Qi shouted angrily, "In his past life, he surely was no good person, I must kill him!"

"Ordinarily, such an array would not be a concern. If we were to exploit the full extent of our resources, using ’Innate One Qi Tai Chi Diagram’ to suppress the Earth-Fire Wind-Water’s power, and temporarily seal a region of the world to suppress the Six Great Underworld Springs, we’re quite confident. But, Fang Xi holds the ’Sky Demon Slayer Sword’. If cornered, he may very well summon the Extra domain Sky Demon to destroy the world..."

Monk Di Xin joined his palms together, his face filled with compassion.

"It indeed poses a problem... but the Sky Demon Slayer Sword has its weaknesses."

Ling Chan Tongzi smiled faintly, "The Demon Path should possess a bowl of ’Formless Demonic Divine Sand’. Once spread out, it can become a river of blood extending for thousands of miles, cutting off the inner and outer Void...It’s particularly effective against the Extra domain Sky Demon. Once we obtain this demonic sand, we can then eliminate that Central Shu Sword."

"Master, your foresight is divine."

Xin Hongyun’s eyes immediately lit up.

"Not really, it’s not so much divine foresight as it is the flow of destiny! As long as our Shu Mountain Sect survives this upcoming calamity, our fortune will surely rise. Then, it won’t matter who conflicts with our Shu Mountain Sect; they’ll be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. The turn of the heavens will naturally bring us items to counter our enemies into our hands..."

Ling Chan Tongzi declared, "All disciples of Shushan, remember to uphold righteousness. This slaughterous calamity must promote our righteous path!"

...

Qinghe Mountain.

Layers of dark mist shrouded the mountain, making the verdant peaks seem ethereal within the hazy rain, adding a poetic charm to the landscape.

This was the ’Six Yao Yin Water Array’, with the ability to shield heavenly secrets.

Otherwise, if Ling Chan Tongzi were to divine Fang Xi’s actions, that would also be somewhat troublesome.

"Ahh!"

Accompanied by a scream, a disciple from the Old Crow Temple who had committed countless evils was pulled up by Fang Xi and directly corroded to death by True Water!

"These cycles of reincarnation... are indeed intriguing..."

Fang Xi’s eyes were partly closed as he was immersed in deep comprehension.

Previously, to test some theories, he even resorted to certain methods to imprint upon the Divine Soul of this disciple.

But now, that imprint violently dissipated.

’Indeed... Once the soul is subjected to reincarnation, it fades significantly.’

’Thus entering the cycle of reincarnation is a perilous venture, fraught with the mystery of the womb and the tribulations of birth... Even reincarnated with the intent to cultivate anew, without a mentor’s protection, the path remains immensely challenging.’

With a profound sense of the qi at the moment the disciple’s Divine Soul dissipated, Fang Xi was deep in thought.

Unfortunately, just with that wisp of qi, trying to comprehend reincarnation was like dreaming the impossible dream.

Even slaughtering all of the Old Crow Temple’s disciples would be but a drop in the bucket for Fang Xi and would only offer him an incomplete picture of ’reincarnation’ - akin to grasping at straws.

"It seems... I must let a True Spirit wander into reincarnation to truly understand," he thought. "It’s perfect timing since Shushan will surely come for me. That dormant ’merit bomb’ plan can certainly be scheduled sooner to bury them completely... Perhaps I’ll then gather all eight Flying Swords!"

For Fang Xi, even if a sliver of True Spirit gathers dust in the cycles or fades into nothing, it doesn’t matter.

After all, it’s but an illusionary spirit, a separate entity in sync with his original self, and its insights into the laws won’t dissipate even with death.

’Even better, after its demise, I can immediately send another incarnation...’

’That would mean an instant return from reincarnation, a sight that would certainly startle the cultivators of this world!’