Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1129 - 983: Retrieving the Treasure

Chapter 1129: Chapter 983: Retrieving the Treasure

Fang Xi only felt a whirl of heaven and earth, and then, as his vision brightened, he found himself within a crystal palace.

Above the lofty heavens, a bright moon hung high, casting down its cool radiance.

A laurel tree stood tall by the edge of a pond, emanating the fragrance of laurel blossoms.

In the distance stood fairy towers of the Water Mansion, with strange flowers and exotic plants, jade forests everywhere... Indeed, it was an Immortal Cave Mansion!

"This place..."

Mo Yiyi couldn’t help but sigh, "Truly a magnificent scene of the Immortals. Compared to it, our cave dwellings seem rather crude..."

Yun Shanshan, however, remained silent, gazing up at the bright moon.

Fang Xi also looked up and realized that the firmament above was formed by ’Qiantian True Gang,’ and that bright moon was even more incredible, condensed from ’Taiyin Ice Spirit Elite.’

"Sister Mo is fortunate; this Taiyin Ice here is perfectly suited for you to change your foundation. In the future, if you switch to cultivating the Taiyin Ice Divine Light, even becoming an Earth Immortal is hopeful..."

Yun Shanshan and Fang Xi exchanged smiling glances as they approached the laurel tree.

"Who knows how many treasures are hidden in this place, but most important is first refining the core of the array... If it weren’t for a serendipitous individual, forcefully refining it would likely mean contending against the prohibitions of the Heavenly Immortal Law..."

Mo Yiyi was muttering to herself when she saw Fang Xi reach out and pick a laurel leaf.

She was suddenly at a loss for words.

One must know that this place was a Celestial Immortal Cave Mansion; every grass and tree, every table and chair was imbued with Prohibition Law and connected to the mansion’s Great Array!

Since Fang Xi could pluck a laurel leaf, he must have discerned several flaws in the array, harboring hope for breaking the formation!

"What do you say, Sir?"

Fang Xi pinched the green leaf, smiling as he looked at Yun Shanshan.

"I am not skilled enough to only identify three flaws in this place’s array; this laurel tree with its Spiritual Root should be the core of the array," said Yun Shanshan, performing a gesture of respect.

"My observations are consistent with Immortal Yun’s. However, there is another mystery here. Within the pond, numerous treasures have been hidden using the ’Water Moon Cave Heaven’ technique; these are the treasured possessions of the mansion’s owner... If we do not prepare in advance and rashly disturb the core of the array, I’m afraid these treasures will fly away directly, causing us to lose a great opportunity," Fang Xi said.

"That would be tragic... We nearly made a misstep and would have regretted it for life," Mo Yiyi exclaimed with a shudder.

She had often heard of Individual Cultivators without destiny who exhausted their savings attacking the cave mansions of predecessors, even risking their own Taoist Cultivation to overcome prohibitions, only for the treasures and scriptures to fly away and fall into the hands of those with serendipity when the prohibitions were finally lifted.

Although everyone would then laugh it off as a lack of fortune, certainly no one wanted to be such a person.

She immediately spoke up, "I have an array called ’Purple Cloud,’ which can be arranged around the pond. This ’Purple Cloud Array’ is the result of two hundred years of arduous effort, gathering Innate Purple Qi and refining it into threads, woven into the array, excelling at capturing treasures!"

"Good!"

Fang Xi and Yun Shanshan both nodded in approval and began setting up the array around the jade pond next to the laurel tree.

This ’Purple Cloud Array’ had three hundred sixty-five Array Flags that needed to be placed in a specific order.

For Fang Xi, this was a trivial matter.

And with his realm as an Immortal Array Master, he also noticed some deficiencies in the ’Purple Cloud Array,’ subtly shifting some Array Eyes. Instantly, the power of the array increased, so much so that even Yun Shanshan at the level of an Earth Immortal couldn’t discern the changes.

Forty-nine days later, the Purple Cloud Array was set up, and the three of them arrived beneath the laurel tree, each channeling their magic power.

Yun Shanshan’s power was that of an Earth Immortal, while Fang Xi and Mo Yiyi, as Individual Immortals, possessed formidable power.

At that moment, the three streams of power infused into the laurel tree and began refining the layers of the mansion’s array.

Fang Xi naturally held back his power, only showing the strength typical of an ordinary Individual Immortal, but to Mo Yiyi, it was clear: his power was strong and his foundation solid, the epitome of a top-tier specialist from the unorthodox paths.

Boom!

Time passed, and without warning, the mansion trembled violently!

One after another, the grand doors of the Water Mansion palaces swung open, with the sound of bells and jade chimes emanating from within the doorways.

The sky, like crystal, projected brilliantly colored radiance.

"Stay calm and composed, now is the moment," Fang Xi reminded, and just then, the moon in the sky flashed, casting down a silver light, merging with the laurel on the ground, revealing a yuxin in the void.

This yuxin, too, was crafted with Ice Divine Light. Mo Yiyi exhaled gently, and the ’Mysterious Heaven Earth-piercing Needle’ fell upon it, effortlessly prying it open.

Boom!

In an instant, the pond beside the laurel tree boiled over, and obscure luminance flew out, each with a mighty aura, surrounding various items. They were naturally spirited treasures, flying in all directions.

If Fang Xi hadn’t given a prior warning, and without the distraction of the yuxin, it’s likely that most of these treasures would have escaped!

"Rise!"

However, at this moment, the three were well-prepared, revealing a purple Array Flag in their hands.

With a gentle wave, countless Purple Qi appeared, forming into a vast purple net that captured all the treasures in one fell swoop.

"Sister... this ’Guanghan Taoist Scripture’ is just right for your use."

Yun Shanshan didn’t bother looking at the treasures trapped in the array, instead, taking out two volumes of golden jade books from the case and lightly flipping through them, she smiled.

Mo Yiyi took a look and her face lit up with joy, then she saw the second volume, her expression becoming somewhat strange, and she passed the Taoist scripture to Fang Xi.

Fang Xi took it and first examined the first volume, finding it to be a Taoist scripture, suitable for female cultivators with yin-cold physiques, potentially reaching the Celestial Immortal level.

In the second volume, however, were numerous Prohibition Laws, magic weapons, and pill refining techniques, with the last few pages recording the array maps of this ’Guanghan Palace’ and even detailed explanations of its prohibitions.

Beyond that was a line of small print, stating that the cave dwelling should be opened by a cultivator carrying the ’Mysterious Heaven Earth-piercing Needle’ and named with ’Yun’ in their destiny during a certain year and month.

Calculating the time, it was just a few dozen years later!

Mo Yiyi said with delight, "Although there is a slight deviation in time, the one with ’Yun’ in their destiny seems to be you, my sister."

Fang Xi’s expression turned somewhat odd as he turned his head away, feeling as if the owner of the cave dwelling had been slapped in the face.

Yun Shanshan said nothing, seemingly admiring the beautiful scenery not far away.

Mo Yiyi failed to read the atmosphere and continued, "Originally, my sister would not have overcome this tribulation, destined for another life cycle before having a chance at the treasures. Now that my sister has broken through the tribulation, this opportunity has come early, truly a fated one!"

Yun Shanshan’s face showed a touch of pink, saying, "This Taoist scripture also records many magic treasures collected by the owner of the cave dwelling; we should go and have a look first."

Fang Xi barely held back a laugh.

He, of course, knew that the one with ’Yun’ in their destiny was Xin Hongyun of Shu Mountain!

It was indeed because of this that he had some fate with this cave dwelling.

But there was no need to mention that.

As soon as the three entered the Purple Cloud Array, several rays of brilliance rushed toward them.

These were magical treasures with sentience, selecting their own masters.

Fang Xi only felt a heaviness in his hand and now held a pitch-black jade bottle and a dark compass.

Mo Yiyi let out a soft exclamation, wrapped in two flying hooks.

These two hooks radiated a chilling cold light and an intimidating presence, both of Pure Yang-level treasures.

Now, twirling around Mo Yiyi, they transformed into ice dragons and ice phoenixes... very peculiar indeed.

"Sister, what good fortune – these two ’Guanghan Hooks’ were once the personal protective treasures for refining demons of the cave dwelling’s owner. Both Pure Yang grade, they are the finest treasures in the dwelling!"

Yun Shanshan congratulated her with a smile.

But around her, there wasn’t a single ray of brilliance!

’By the normal course of events, she should have had no connection with this cave dwelling, and tens of years later, might still be struggling to atone within the cycle of reincarnation...’

Fang Xi naturally knew the mystery: ’But with strong magic power, the unconnected becomes connected!’

He laughed heartily, pointing at the treasures struggling in the Purple Qi, suggesting, "There are these treasures as well. How about we each take turns selecting one, stopping only when the selection is complete?"

"Having gained so much already, I truly do not wish to take any more treasures. Let it be my sister and Mr. Fang." Mo Yiyi, feeling quite content with the Celestial Immortal Taoist scripture and the pair of Guanghan Hooks, did not wish to be overly greedy and hurriedly said.

"Miss Yun, please go first."

Fang Xi courteously offered, checking the pitch-black jade bottle, he found it contained a pill which should be the ’Nine Turns Life and Death Reincarnation Pill’ mentioned in the Taoist scripture; it could aid in reincarnation while enhancing one’s foundation in the next life.

"This pill contains a trace of reincarnation power, truly impressive."

While Fang Xi had no intention of consuming such a pill, he would first comprehend its essence and better understand the secrets of reincarnation. Then, integrating it into the ’Life and Death Fetus’ would likely open a few more apertures on this rare treasure, turning it into an excellent foundation for a magical weapon.

As for the compass, named the ’Pre-Heaven Magnetic Disc,’ it was an Origin Magnetism treasure that could sense the magnetic forces of the two poles of the realm and cast the ’Origin Magnetic Light Great Shift,’ essentially bringing an instantaneous movement effect.

To him, it was another wonderful item to ponder upon the power of Origin Magnetism.

’With these two items, upon returning to seclusion and promoting my True Qi to the level of ’Mixed Origin Innate Five Elements Magnetic Power,’ then consecrating a ’Life and Death Sword,’ and having the ’Small Three Mysterious Sword Array’ ready, I wonder how powerful it will be?’

A look of anticipation flickered in Fang Xi’s mind.

He saw that Yun Shanshan had already gathered her magic power into a giant hand, plucking a treasure from the array. It was the ’Heavenly Heart Yin Yang Ring’ mentioned in the Taoist scripture – a Pure Yang treasure, with the Yin ring protecting the mind, subduing Heart Demons, and the Yang ring defending the body, able to resist most Demon Path spells, truly a supreme artifact for refining demons.

"I have calculated the Heavenly Secret, foreseeing great calamities ahead, with good and evil clashing. Who knows how many old demons will come into the world? It’s best to secure this demon-refining treasure for protection..."

Yun Shanshan smiled sweetly and continued, "Apart from this item, I have no fate with the other treasures. I would gladly give them all to you, Sir."

As a cultivator of her caliber, she naturally understood that treasures were extraneous possessions, and even more so, that these treasures came with much fate and karma. She had already lost much fortune by forcefully opening the cave dwelling, and if she were to take numerous treasures now, it would likely bring heavy calamities in the future.

"I need no more than one more sword. The Mysterious Light Ruler, Heavenly Escape Mirror, Mustard Seed Banner, Thousand-year Warm Jade, and other items, we’ll just wait for the ones destined for them."

Fang Xi wasn’t keen to involve himself with all those karmic consequences either. Yet, he remembered the most crucial task at hand and immediately reached out.

Among the many treasures, a streak of cyan Sword Light, like a Flood Dragon, was bound by the Mixed Origin Innate Five Elements Power. Reluctantly letting out a mournful cry, it fell into his palm, transforming into a sword about the length of a foot!