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Chapter 1166 - 1020: Future Star (Extra - - Subscription Request)

Chapter 1166: Chapter 1020: Future Star (Extra Chapter - Subscription Request)

Above the altar.

The void shook, and suddenly, dragon chants echoed.

Nine purple dragon shadows spiraled, blending into the array.

"Dragons?"

"In past ceremonies, this scene didn’t seem to occur, did it?"

A group of immortals were suddenly somewhat horrified.

To be able to cultivate to the level of an immortal, one must be of clear and discerning mind, extremely difficult to deceive.

Combining this with the Beichen Palace Lord’s earlier anomaly, some immortals instantly prepared to escape as light moved about their bodies.

Those who had cultivated into immortality from Mortal Skills would never entrust their life and death to the fleeting thoughts of others!

"Silence!"

Feng Huang, Meng Fei, Ao Yan, and other star guards shouted loudly, striking the ground with their ancient bronze halberds.

Each of these star guards was an ascended immortal, a choice selection of their time, and together they slowed the actions of many immortals for a brief moment.

In the midst of the shaking, nine purple dragon shadows crashed down.

The seated immortals didn’t dare to neglect, and all kinds of magical techniques surged around them.

Not only that but the radiance of Primordial Souls also flickered.

Behind Fang Xi, a Primordial Soul emerged, resembling a full moon, with a massive earthen-yellow mountain rising within it, holding up the sky.

The purple dragon shadows turned into streams of energy, crushed by the divine mountain, then circled over the Primordial Soul.

It was like a purple breeze brushing against the face, passing by and then dissipating without a trace...

’It’s not an attack... but an exploratory type of spell, probing the foundation of us all?’

Fang Xi recalled his Primordial Soul, his eyes flashing with insight.

Yu Xiu and others nearby also had grim expressions.

"Fellow immortals, do not panic..."

At this moment, the Beichen Palace Lord spoke, "This is because our palace’s Array Master was trying to adjust the altar’s arrangement... If there has been any disturbance, please forgive us."

He provided an out and had even promised three drops of Star Dew earlier.

The faces of the seated immortals twitched, and then they forced a smile, "So that’s how it is... We were startled over a trifle."

Then each left their seats to depart.

The star guards didn’t move an inch, watching as the many immortals left...

"Master!"

On the plaza, Little Immortal Fang saw Fang Xi approach and immediately paid his respects.

"Nevermind that..."

Fang Xi waved his hand, unable to resist ruffling Little Immortal Fang’s head, "You kid, your luck is indeed quite good."

He had his suspicions about the happenings of the day.

Nevertheless, as long as he didn’t expose himself, even if it was a cover-up, it seemed to have passed.

...

"It’s not there?"

In the high sky, Zi Yin Daozi looked at the shattered nine dragons jade pendant in his hand and heaved a sigh, "Well then... after the grand auction is over, I’ll take a trip to the Vast Sea Immortal Domain. Besides, make a list of those who have ascended recently but did not show up, and go investigate..."

"As you command."

The Ten Thousand Beasts Venerable and the Dejected Scholar both bowed in assent.

They all knew they were seeking an immortal of the Kuyong Palace who had recently ascended, naturally not expecting there to be a Mahayana practitioner of the Kuyong Skills as well.

Zi Yin Daozi had intended to probe the Primordial Souls of the immortals above the altar, not once considering that there might be a fish that escaped the net among the crowd in the plaza.

...

Ice Snow Palace.

Fang Xi looked at Fang Xian, pondering for a moment, "Stay in the Ice Snow Palace for a while and don’t go out..."

Having said that, he extended his hand and swept it through the air.

A mark of the Void flashed on Fang Xian’s forehead and then disappeared again.

With Fang Xi’s current level of achievement in the ’embryonic form of the Void Dao Seed’, leaving such coordinates was a piece of cake.

And that’s not all!

He could even leverage that mark to transfer some of his own power to his avatar.

’That probing force... Even if it were to find Little Immortal Fang, if I use the Treasures of All Heavens and cover it with the obfuscating power of the Mirror of Illusion World, it shouldn’t be a big problem... they won’t see through it.’

’However, just to be safe, it’s better for Fang Xian to not go out for now.’

Fang Xi also lost much interest in the Beichen Palace market, staying at the Ice Snow Palace daily.

But as for the things he wanted to know about, the picture gradually became clearer.

As the biggest overlord in this Immortal Domain, the Beichen Immortal Palace had already organized some information into books, and he didn’t even need to inquire specifically.

"It turns out there are indeed examples in the history of the Beichen Immortal Palace where ’star guards’ defected... However, as a domestic disgrace, it’s described vaguely, only knowing that later the Beichen Immortal Palace put a great effort into pursuing a monk called ’Green Cloud’... which has not been called off to this day."

"That historical figure with defiance against heaven from the human race seems to have used the moniker ’Green Cloud’... Did he make a breakout? There must indeed be a significant problem with that Immortal Cleansing Pool..."

Fang Xi put down an ancient book in his hands, sighing slightly.

It was somewhat regretful that he hadn’t met that defiant talent from the human race.

"Master..."

At that moment, outside, Fang Xian reported, "The day of the grand auction has arrived."

"Hmm, watch the house here; I’ll be back soon," Fang Xi said, his interest piqued.

Every year at the Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Immortals, the final grand auction is considered a must-attend event, and it would be unusual not to go.

Moreover, this time the Beichen Immortal Palace, in an effort to appease the gathered immortals, had deliberately released two additional drops of ’Star Dew’, which would undoubtedly lead to a fierce competition.

"Not to mention, Yu Xiu probably has some ideas..."

"After all, with the strength of the Abundant Karma House being substantial and the abundance of Star Dew, securing a drop shouldn’t pose much of a problem..."

He exited the Dongfu only to see Immortal Xuan Qing and Zhang Danshi among other immortals.

"Brother Yu has already booked a private box in the name of the Abundant Karma House... If Mr. Fang wishes to bid alone, you may act independently."

Immortal Xuan Qing said with a smile.

"Aside from a Primordial Soul Pill, I have no particular need for anything special, so naturally, I will join all of you."

Fang Xi replied with a faint smile and proceeded to Beichen Palace with the immortals of the Abundant Karma House.

At this moment, the palace hall had become quite different, strengthened with numerous Prohibition Laws, and naturally guarded at the entrance by star guards.

Upon entering, a multitude of branching paths appeared, resembling a labyrinth.

Luckily, Yu Xiu had a token in hand that displayed the corresponding layout of the routes.

It didn’t take long for everyone to arrive at one of the private boxes.

The box was splendid with golden and jade decorations, which goes without saying.

More peculiar was that, upon looking down, they did not gaze upon an auction platform but rather a dazzling silver galaxy.

"I have long heard of the Beichen Immortal Palace’s ’Future Star Fortune Great Array,’ and today I finally have the chance to witness its true form..."

Upon seeing this silver galaxy, Immortal Xuan Qing was visibly moved, "Regretfully, I do not cultivate the star rules... Otherwise, observing this Great Array would likely yield great insights."

Fang Xi looked at the radiant silver galaxy, and his eyes seemed to reflect a nebula.

He smiled slightly, aware that although he had not perceived the star rules, his extensive involvement provided significant progress. With just a touch of inspiration, his understanding of the star rules improved considerably. Moreover, as an Immortal Array Master, he could discern many details of this Array.

"This Immortal Array has its unique mysteries, using the radiance of stars to evaluate the value of treasures..."

Yu Xiu explained, "Ordinary immortal talismans and weapons shine with only one or two streaks of starlight, but a drop of ’Star Dew’ shines with a thousand streaks, each tens of thousands of feet long..."

"I see."

Fang Xi looked around and saw that with the entry of one immortal after another, a series of stars lit up.

’During this auction, will the Beichen Immortal Palace Lord, who is also a Prime Taoist Master, come?’

His thoughts stirred, but he soon dismissed the concern.

Although the powers of a Prime Taoist Master were formidable, with treasures like ’Treasures of All Heavens’ and ’Mirror of Illusion World’, he was confident he could escape without much trouble.

...

Inside a private box,

Zi Yin Daozi sat cross-legged, seemingly unfazed by anything in the world.

"How much value can an auction of such a minor domain hold? It’s truly Beichen Immortal Palace’s fortune that Daozi graces it with your presence..."

The Ten Thousand Beasts Sovereign laughed loudly on the side.

"Not necessarily," Zi Yin Daozi responded meditatively, "A Prime Taoist Master is an absolute VIP anywhere in the Immortal Realm, even in the Heavenly Palace, and commands respect... Since the Beichen Immortal Palace has a Prime Taoist Master seated here, we should at least show some respect."

Zi Yin Daozi was noncommittal.

The gap between a Prime Taoist Master and an immortal was indeed vast.

"Daozi has already taken three steps past Prime Taoist Masters, achieving the jade platform and overcoming the Taichi Seven Declines... now only one last step of Zhendao remains to become a Prime Taoist Master. In truth, Daozi is already a Master Half-Step."

A down-and-out scholar commented, "One day, Daozi will certainly achieve success in Zhendao!"

"Zhendao Mingwo... How difficult it is?"

Zi Yin Daozi heaved a sigh.

The resources of the Heavenly Palace were vast, with countless medicines to boost an immortal’s cultivation, enough to nurture an immortal to the peak of True Immortal and take the first step towards becoming a Prime Taoist Master.

Even the second step of the jade platform and the third step of forgetting oneself had corresponding medicines, treasures, and secret methods for assistance.

But at the fourth step, ’Zhendao’, external objects were utterly of no use and could even become hindrances.

To break through, one must rely solely on oneself.

Because this step was extremely difficult, Daozi was reluctant to attempt it without full confidence. Failure could mean death and the annihilation of one’s path, or even becoming a Taoist Transformation Monster like the thousand cranes of starlight.

...

Several hours later,

Tens of thousands of stars each emitted their own unique glow.

In the midst of the ’Future Star Fortune Great Array,’ a streak of starlight descended, transforming into the figure of the Beichen Palace Lord.

He surveyed the crowd with a faint smile, "Thank you, esteemed immortal friends, for attending this grand auction..."

As the Lord of the Beichen Immortal Palace presiding over the grand auction, his role was naturally unquestioned.

With a flick of his sleeve, more than ten rays of light flew out.

Upon scanning them with Divine Thought, Fang Xi saw that within the light were pills resembling crystals.

Above the pills, not only did the Dao rhyme linger, but it seemed as if a full moon took shape.

Swish, swish!

The ’Future Star Fortune Great Array’ activated, with dozens of starlight beams locking onto a pill, slowly blooming like a Netherworld Dawn Flower and trapping the pill within its petals.

"Primordial Soul Pill!"

With just a glance, Fang Xi confirmed that this medicine was the coveted ’Primordial Soul Pill’ sought by many Mahayana Monks!

"Thirteen Primordial Soul Pills are available, which can be exchanged for Immortal Jade or other items of equivalent value," announced the Beichen Palace Lord with a slight smile. "With the ’Future Star Fortune Great Array’ Array Spirit confirming the value, it should be more trustworthy than any treasure assessor..."

Woosh, woosh!

Instantaneously, treasures flew forth from each of the stars, attracting many streaks of light.

Some of the Netherworld Dawn Flowers were unmoved, while others swayed momentarily and then flew towards the stars, clearly indicating a reserve price.