Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1132 - 986 Yuanli

Chapter 1132: Chapter 986 Yuanli

Qinghe Mountain.

Fang Xi, who was meticulously studying the Pre-Heaven Magnetic Disc, furrowed his brow, calculated with his fingers, and then let out a cold laugh, "What a worthless trifle, daring to entangle with me?"

He had already foreseen impending doom.

"At this time, Shu Mountain is at the peak of its power, bolstered by the fortune of the righteous and demonic struggle; it is not wise to clash with them..."

"If I just keep a low profile like a shrinking turtle, I could avoid this calamity."

"But if I show off and venture out, the outcome is not so certain."

"However, even if I could avoid this disaster, future accumulations of fateful calamities would lead to even more severe deathly tribulations!"

Having finished his calculations, Fang Xi let out another cold laugh.

He wasn’t the father of Zhuo Yifan and Peng Xifan, and certainly wouldn’t be eagerly saving anyone.

Cultivators are detached by nature; even if those two knelt to death outside, he wouldn’t spare them a glance.

"No matter the myriad of conspiracies, if I’m the tiger who stays in his cave, aside from storming this place by force, what else can you do?"

Fang Xi sat quietly, meditating, and immediately felt his Origin Soul become clearer, as if he was shedding a layer of doom.

He smiled faintly, knowing that he was not bewildered by the Heavenly Secrets of this vast world—it was the greatest advantage of an Extra domain Sky Demon.

"Hmm... it seems Cui Feifei is also in trouble, but that woman’s life or death is of no concern to me... As for the Tian Ku Monk and others, if Buddhism doesn’t protect them, why should they expect me to? Ridiculous!"

"As for Yun Shanshan and another, both are well-known Earth Immortals and Individual Immortals from overseas, possessing treasures of Immortal Mansions. It would be good if they don’t bother others."

Having dealt with his own ties of cause and effect, he thought for a moment, then immediately summoned Qingfeng and Mingyue, the two child servants, and declared sternly, "From this day forth, my Qinghe Mountain is under lockdown. No one is allowed to enter or leave... If you break my taboo and get drowned alive by the Six Yao Yin Water, then it’s just your bad luck!"

"Master, we dare not."

Qingfeng and Mingyue were so frightened that they kept kowtowing.

They had the ability to enter and exit the Great Array only because Fang Xi granted them permission, which was now, of course, completely revoked and nullified.

Even if they wished to leave now, they would only be drowned alive by the Great Array!

Indeed.

Several days later, Peng Xifan and Zhuo Yifan arrived.

But no matter how they called out outside the Great Array, Fang Xi simply did not appear.

This behavior naturally chilled Zhuo Yifan’s heart, and Peng Xifan was even more desperate, only to fly off with Zhuo Yifan in a streak of sword light...

Before long, another letter came, reporting that Cui Feifei’s life was hanging by a thread...

However, Fang Xi was utterly unmoved.

...

Several months later.

A fire crow was flying ahead, enveloped by billowing black smoke.

Behind it was a Demon Cult demon chasing it down.

This demon from the Demon Cult had disheveled hair, wore a coarse linen robe, held a black banner in hand stained with blood, and looked distinctly malevolent.

Though his escape light was rather ordinary, the problem was that the fire crow flying ahead was somewhat bulky. Suddenly uttering a mournful cry, it landed on the ground, and transformed into a pregnant woman—it was Cui Feifei!

"Haha... I practice the ’Asura Blood Demon Banner’, which needs the living souls of cultivators with a foundation in cultivation. Run, why don’t you keep running?"

The demon from the Demon Cult sneered, shook the black banner in his hand, and numerous streams of black qi shot out like chains.

Although Cui Feifei had studied the techniques of the Old Crow Temple, her refined magic power was indeed crude.

Even though her opponent was also a disciple with a distinct lineage from the Demon Path, his magic power was still much stronger than hers.

Besides, she was pregnant and lacked physical strength, soon falling into a disadvantage.

"Amitabha!"

At a critical moment, a Buddhist chant sounded, and a golden begging bowl flew out, radiating thousands of golden lights. With just a flash, it captured the demon from the Demon Cult.

"Master... please..."

Cui Feifei wanted to say more, but suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood and collapsed.

The golden begging bowl returned to the hands of a kindly old monk, who examined her and shook his head, "Struck by the Asura Blood Evil Qi, her life won’t be long..."

"Master Tianlong!"

A sword light descended, revealing Xin Hongyun.

Her eyes glowed with divine radiance, and an aura of sharpness enveloped her. It was clear that not only had her Taoist cultivation improved significantly, she also had the protection of a Pure Yang grade flying sword.

Looking towards Qinghe Mountain, she showed a trace of unwillingness, "What a pity..."

If Fang Xi really came out of the mountain for his friends and got involved in this deathly struggle, wouldn’t that be great?

The Shu Mountain Sect currently bears the hopes of the righteous path in the world, with much support behind them.

If the opponent dares to leave the mountain, there’s even the possibility of his downfall!

"Amitabha... among those from heterodox paths, there are also those with such clear Dao hearts, truly rare. The Six Yao Yin Water Array he laid out can shield against Heavenly Secrets, even I can hardly calculate his progress in cultivation..."

Lord Tianlong clasped his hands together.

With dual cultivation of Buddhism and Taoism, he is a top-notch figure in the world, possessing the Buddhist attainments of a Maharishi, equivalent to those of a Celestial Immortal.

The Buddha Dharma he practiced contained a method called ’Nine Heavens Ten Earths Universal Salvation Bright Light’, capable of sealing the void.

Moreover, he had many means and treasures for dealing with Extra domain Sky Demons.

This time, he was specially invited by the Shu Mountain to leave his retreat for vanquishing demons!

If Fang Xi left the Six Yao Yin Water Array, he would surely be taken advantage of!

"Currently, we cannot delay. We must reach West Kunlun within three days... After sweeping away the group of demons, the fortune of Shu Mountain will be substantial, and maybe there will even be the possibility for the entire sect to ascend to immortality."

Lord Tianlong said, "You should have a clear judgment on what is more important, Hongyun."

"Thank you for the guidance, Master. I will now head to West Kunlun and completely eradicate the Blood Sea King!"

Xin Hongyun, who also cultivated the orthodox teachings of the mysterious sect, knew the changes in the fortunes and obeyed with determination, coldly saying, "It seems that person will have a few more years of freedom..."

He looked at Cui Feifei and shook his head, "Grasping at Immortal Fate in vain, she has instead reduced her own natural lifespan... If this girl had not pursued the path of cultivation, she would not have encountered this calamity today."

"As for her daughter, she seems to have some potential... In the future, she might be connected with the Shu Mountain Sect, or perhaps... Qinghe Mountain?"

...

The True Immortal Realm.

Mount Fengxue.

Snowflakes fell gently, nourishing the myriad spirit medicines.

Fang Xi walked out from the Spiritual Medicine Garden with his hands clasped behind his back.

As an external incarnation, his life at the Abundant Karma House was quite comfortable.

The main thing was to enjoy himself; after all, the senses of all incarnations were shared. What one enjoyed, they all enjoyed, including the original body.

"Master!"

Fang Xian still had the appearance of a child, but his demeanor had matured a lot, "The House has sent this item."

As he spoke, he handed over a wooden box.

"Oh?"

Fang Xi extended his hand, and the prohibitions on the wooden box dissipated with a bang. As he opened it slightly, a startling sword light emerged.

This sword light was an earthy yellow, carrying a sense of weight and solidity.

When the wooden box was fully opened, an ancient-looking flying sword was revealed.

The sword had a broad blade and a heavy hilt, imbued with the thick and steady Earth Virtue.

"The Earth Virtue Sword... An Immortal Weapon, it was worth all the Immortal Jade I spent."

Fang Xi sighed, storing away the ’Earth Virtue Sword’.

He had previously asked the Abundant Karma House to help him collect flying swords of the gold, wood, water, and earth elements. Of course, once he obtained the sixth generation Green Barley Sword, he immediately canceled the order for the wooden element flying sword.

Among the flying swords of the Five Elements, those of the gold element were the easiest to find; the Abundant Karma House had them in storage.

The water and fire element flying swords could be found with some careful searching.

What was truly difficult were the earth and wood element flying swords.

After all, both these elements were not associated with sharpness; even if a master talisman forger obtained the relevant materials, they would forge other types of heavy and restraining Immortal Weapons, and not many intended to forge flying swords.

Among them, earth element swords were even harder to come by than wood element ones.

"Fortunately... I’ve finally found it."

"The Earth Virtue Sword has taken its place! The Eight Gates Sword Array is now not too far away... "

The more Fang Xi delved into it, the more he felt the great power of the Eight Gates Sword Array. Although it came from the Secret Realm of the Celestial Immortal Yuanli, it might not have been created by this Celestial Immortal.

After all, most Immortals are intent on Combine Taoist; even with unlimited lifespan, they might not have the leisure to comprehend the laws of various elements.

’Or is it... that such comprehension of multiple laws is related to the cultivation after becoming a Prime Taoist Master?’

One speculation after another arose in Fang Xi’s mind.

Suddenly, his eyebrows twitched, and he said to Fang Xian, "Go outside and invite Immortal Xuan Qing and the Master here!"

Fang Xian stepped out of the Dongfu and indeed saw Immortal Xuan Qing and Yu Xuan, who was once the seventh Miss.

"Greetings to the Master and the elder, please come this way!"

Fang Xian led the way, but thoughts stirred in his heart.

On a normal day, the seventh Miss, who was the Master of the House, would surely tease him about his youthful appearance, but today she looked deep in thought.

It seemed that something significant had occurred!

’Is this peaceful cultivation life about to be disrupted?’

Inside the hermitage.

Fang Xi had already brewed a pot of tea and poured it for Yu Xuan and Immortal Xuan Qing.

"I’m genuinely surprised that Immortal Xuan Qing has returned so soon from his travels... I wonder, what has happened within the House?"

He greeted Xuan Qing and then looked at Yu Xuan.

Yu Xuan, being the new Master of the House, should have been wholeheartedly striving for the Immortal realm; the fact that she was compelled to leave seclusion indicated that the matter was serious.

With a wry smile, she took the teacup and then said, "My sister has passed away..."

"Miss?"

Fang Xi was startled and thought of the various events at the Fiery Sun Immortal City, falling silent.

After a moment, he asked in a soft voice, "How did she die?"

"Dugu Fang killed her!"

Immortal Xuan Qing spoke gravely, "After killing my sister, he directly faced the ninth Enlightenment Thunder Tribulation, eventually breaking through all the tribulations to become a Celestial Immortal! The former Master sought him out and fought a fierce battle. She was not his match and even suffered light wounds..."

"The former Master is an established Earth Immortal, yet to lose to a newly ascended Celestial Immortal..."

Fang Xi was deeply shocked, "Indeed, Dugu Fang is a talent bestowed by heaven... Does the might of a Celestial Immortal truly extend so far?"

His mind recalled his past interactions with the two and the moment Dugu Fang sought him out during the inauguration ceremony of the new Master, and he couldn’t help but lament, ’Yuanli... a separation of mandarin ducks... This Celestial Immortal Yuanli pursued the path of ruthlessness... It is indeed unexpected.’

"We suspect that there’s an issue with the Celestial Immortal Inheritance that Dugu Fang is cultivating. It requires having emotions before becoming heartless... to temper the Dao Heart with emotional attachment."

Yu Xuan and Xuan Qing voiced the same speculation.

In the Cultivation World, there has always been a debate between severing all emotional desires and following one’s heart concerning the Dao Heart.

Naturally, Fang Xi was a firm supporter of the latter.

"This implies..."

Fang Xi thought of Dugu Fang’s behavior in the past and pondered for a moment. After all, Dugu Fang was a genuine prodigy and wouldn’t be so easily trapped by emotions, "Was the Miss... used as his alchemical furnace?"