Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1170 - 1024 News

Chapter 1170: Chapter 1024 News

Fang Xi had previously deduced the "Mixed Origin Immortal Talisman" Secret Skill and had already transformed his own Origin Soul.

Although he still claimed to be an Earth Immortal to the outside world, in reality, this incarnation had long been of the Celestial Immortal rank!

Once the Mixed Origin Immortal Talisman was activated, the Earth Virtue Sword sang cheerfully, its Sword Light suddenly surging by fifty percent!

Tiny mountain ranges pressed down, leaving the dark green-robed cultivation-robber flustered and in disarray as the protective treasures on his body burst one after another.

"Damn it!"

He cursed and turned to flee!

"This man is definitely not an ordinary Earth Immortal!"

Having fought with many immortals, he knew Fang Xi’s performance was not that of a newly ascended immortal.

He would even believe if someone said Fang Xi was at the complete True Immortal stage or just one step away from becoming a Prime Taoist Master!

"Thinking of leaving now? It’s too late!"

Fang Xi shouted coldly as the Earth Virtue Sword’s light suddenly caught up with the dark green-robed cultivation-robber and swiftly sliced through him!

A giant earthy-yellow mountain phantom crashed down!

This sword, merging agility with heaviness and bringing an unavoidable sentiment, caused the dark green-robed cultivation-robber so much distress that he felt like vomiting blood due to the fluctuations of its rules.

Suddenly, he tore the dark green robe from his body to reveal a pair of Wind Thunder Wheels beneath his feet.

With a flash of wind and thunder, his figure reappeared thousands of miles away, and with another flash, he was ten thousand miles distant!

"Wind Thunder Wheels? So it was you, Xuan Qing!"

Fang Xi burst into laughter.

This immortal, who had refined a pair of "Wind Thunder Wheels," was somewhat famous in Beichen Immortal Domain for his astonishing speed.

But by then, even though Xuan Qing had flown ten thousand miles away, his face still betrayed a sense of lingering fear, "Is this really an Earth Immortal?"

The next moment, a flash of void appeared behind him, and the Earth Virtue Sword flew out.

A divine earthy-yellow mountain pressed down, even affecting a range of ten thousand miles around it, causing the void to twist.

Spurt!

The Earth Virtue Sword pierced through Xuan Qing, leaving a deep wound on his chest.

Through this wound, one could faintly see Xuan Qing’s Origin Soul.

The void rippled out with invisible ripples, and then Fang Xi slowly emerged, with a nascent form of a Void Dao Seed above his head, sealing off the surrounding void, rendering this Wind Thunder Origin Soul unable to escape.

"You’re definitely not Fang Xi..."

From within the Wind Thunder Origin Soul, Xuan Qing’s shocked and angry Divine Thought transmitted, "A newly ascended Earth Immortal would not be so strong... You have even condensed a Void Attribute Dao Seed beyond the Earth Attribute Rules?"

This was terrifying, even surpassing the cultivation-robber leader!

The Void Laws are best known for moving through the void.

After the Dao Seed’s nascent form is condensed, one can achieve short bursts of teleportation.

Regardless of Xuan Qing’s astonishing speed, how could he compare to direct teleportation that reached its destination in an instant?

"There’s no need to stall; all these little tricks of yours, trying to send out a message or call for backup, won’t get out."

Fang Xi withdrew the Earth Virtue Sword, while the "All-Heaven Fire Sword" in his hand slashed out, reddening the world!

Layers of Urban Sky Raging Fire wrapped around, continually wearing down Xuan Qing’s Origin Soul.

And in the shadows, the Taiyi Invisible Sword flickered in and out of visibility, suddenly transforming into flying needles with a flash of Sword Light, piercing through Xuan Qing’s Origin Soul from above.

"No!"

Xuan Qing screamed tragically, but ultimately he couldn’t resist the Sword Qi of the Taiyi Invisible Sword, and his Origin Soul was completely extinguished.

Only a Void Magic Treasure and a pair of Wind Thunder Wheels were left floating in midair.

Fang Xi beckoned slightly, collecting the Void Magic Treasure and Wind Thunder Wheels; the wheels were entirely silver-white with electric arcs jumping across their surface, emitting a powerful Spiritual Pressure, indeed a rare Exotic Treasure.

’This Xuan Qing, although not at True Immortal Perfection, wasn’t far off either...’

’These cultivation-robbers each have a significant background; I hope Xuan Qing and the others are safe...’

Fang Xi put away the Urban Sky Raging Fire and the Taiyi Invisible Sword, still wielding the Earth Virtue Sword, and hurriedly headed in the direction of Mount Fengxue.

The sudden attack on Beichen Immortal Palace by the ’Ascension Alliance’ was the biggest affair in the Beichen Immortal Domain.

Compared to that, their encounter with the cultivation-robbers on the road was just a ripple.

Only by returning to Abundant Karma House could he use its complete intelligence system spread throughout the domain to obtain the most crucial information!

...

Mount Fengxue.

The heavy snow continued as usual.

Yu Xuan, the Master of the house, stood alone atop a small building, looking at the blossoming plum in the midst of the snowstorm.

The plum was extremely vibrant, now displaying a blood-red color.

"The Five Accumulations Plum possesses the ability to divine, taken here by my father with great effort; now that it is fully blooming and displaying a blood-red color... it signifies an ominous sign of chaos and war!"

Seeing this scene, Yu Xuan’s face inevitably showed a hint of worry.

"Miss Seven... admiring the plum blossoms again?"

A Ghost Immortal approached, bowing slightly.

"Uncle Ying?"

Upon seeing the Ghost Immortal, Yu Xuan revealed a trace of a smile, "Father said that if there were disturbances in the house, Uncle Ying would definitely be trustworthy..."

"I am at Miss Seven’s command..."

The Ghost Immortal replied with a solemn expression.

According to the latest intelligence obtained, there was a change in Beichen Immortal Palace, and the Beichen Immortal Domain was about to fall into chaos.

And just when the old Master of the house and his party had encountered an assassination attempt.

Naturally, there were undercurrents in the house.

Not only that, but outside Mount Fengxue, there were suspicious traces of immortals, unsure whether they were scouting for information or preparing for a direct assault...

"Father and Lord Fang haven’t returned yet?"

Yu Xuan asked again.

"Not yet..."

Just as the Ghost Immortal was about to reply, her Divine Thought swept the area, and a trace of joy emerged on her face, "Lord Fang has returned..."

...

"This Mount Fengxue seems somewhat restless."

Fang Xi descended into Mount Fengxue, piloting the Earth Virtue Sword.

"Welcome Lord Fang..."

A group of maidservants and guards immediately saluted.

"Mhm, take me to see the Master."

Fang Xi waved his hand.

After dealing with Feng Leizi, he had traveled non-stop back to Mount Fengxue.

Of course, he traveled at the normal speed of an Immortal.

If he used the nascent form of the Void Dao Seed or the Treasures of All Heavens, his speed would have been greatly increased, but there was no need.

Although in the Beichen Immortal Domain, conveying messages only requires the use of some rare treasures, which is faster than an Immortal’s travel,

without time to brew, how could Fang Xi know the aftermath regarding the Beichen Immortal Palace and the Ascension Alliance?

Therefore, guessing that the major battle there must have concluded, Fang Xi leisurely returned to the Abundant Karma House.

"Yes, the Master is admiring the plum blossoms in the Pavilion, please this way..."

A maid came over and curtsied.

Recognizing her as a personal maidservant of Miss Seven from before, Fang Xi nodded and followed her to the top of a small building.

Yu Xuan, clothed in a fox fur robe, was gazing at the plum blossoms not far away. Seeing Fang Xi arrive, her face momentarily lit up with joy, "It’s really wonderful that Lord Fang is safe and sound, what about my father?"

"I encountered a cultivation-robber before. My fellow Sirs and I each fought our way out. It was with great difficulty that I managed to shake off the pursuers and find a place to heal. I have finally returned, as for the former Master’s condition, I am completely unaware."

Fang Xi shook his head.

He truly did not know the situation of Yu Xiu and the others, instead, he asked, "What is the situation at the Beichen Immortal Palace?"

At the mention of this, Yu Xuan’s expression grew even more bitter, "Indeed, news has arrived... According to the person in charge of that branch who sent the message through the ’Heartstring Mirror,’ the ’Lord Wanxing’ of the Beichen Immortal Palace fought a great battle with ’Lord Green Cloud’ of the Ascension Alliance and seemed to be at a disadvantage, even rumored to be severely injured, having decided to retreat..."

"After this battle, the disciples of the Beichen Immortal Palace suffered heavy casualties, and with many star guards betraying them, their power has diminished to an extreme point."

"Although Lord Green Cloud has not been able to forcefully slay Lord Wanxing and has chosen to withdraw, the ’Ascension Alliance’ is rallying forces everywhere under the banner of Lord Green Cloud, attacking and seizing territories, and has already toppled three staunch supporters of the Beichen Immortal Palace... The Ascension Alliance only accepts ascended Immortals; each one bears deep resentment towards natives like us, making them really difficult to deal with."

"To think the situation would deteriorate to this state!" Fang Xi was somewhat surprised.

It seemed like the long-lasting peace of the Beichen Immortal Domain has finally been broken.

What follows, should be a contest between two powers?

Even - the Beichen Immortal Palace falling into a disadvantageous position?

What about the myriad Immortal factions, where should they turn?

’Immortal Domain battles, there are records in the classics. The most recent one was after the annihilation of the Terminal Sect, countless Cultivation factions bloodily slaughtered each other; the chaos lasted for over a million years until the Master of the Beichen Immortal Palace at the time achieved the rank of Prime Taoist Master, finally bringing the turmoil to an end...’

’Such troubled times, not what I wish for.’

’It seems, it’s time to consider moving, isn’t it?’

Fang Xi pondered internally.

He had been just a guest at the Abundant Karma House, living off others, and now that his own safety was at risk, of course, he could simply leave it all behind.

’Both the south and the north of the Beichen Immortal Domain are too dangerous, places where only those who aspire to become Prime Taoist Masters would strive... Although I aspire to be a Prime Taoist Master, I need not take such risks and could consider going to the Bliss Profound Realm or the Vast Sea Immortal Realm?’

Yu Xuan, unaware that their guest was already contemplating switching allegiance, sighed at that moment, "Attending the Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Immortals, my father took with him most of the top members of the Abundant Karma House... Now, almost none have returned, the House is at its most vulnerable, and I must request Senior Fang to help defend it..."

"This... If an ordinary Immortal bullies their way here, just look for me,"

Fang Xi thought it over. Having eaten his fill at the household for so many years, he still needed to repay their kindness, and immediately promised.

This meant that if a very strong Immortal came knocking, such as Dugu Fang, there was no need to seek him out.

"Thank you, Senior Fang!"

Yu Xuan beamed with joy, as if a hundred flowers were blooming.

Just then, Fang Xi’s eyebrows raised slightly, and he smiled, "Xuan Qing has also returned, it looks like your esteemed father has likely had a stroke of good luck..."

A streak of Escape Light descended, indeed it was Xuan Qing.

His complexion, however, seemed somewhat ugly, and he began with unfortunate news, "Zhang Danshi... has perished?"

"What?"

Yu Xuan’s face turned pale with shock; that was the only True Immortal leveldan refining master in the Abundant Karma House!

Zhang Danshi, engrossed in his dan refining craft, didn’t even have an Externalization.

He had actually gone in person to the assembly, which had always been peaceful - no one could have anticipated such drastic changes!

If not for the chaos, and the ’Star Dew’ in hand, they might not have attracted that group of formidable cultivation-robbers.

But a confluence of factors led to the downfall of Zhang Danshi.

"And what about my father?"

Yu Xuan immediately continued to ask.

"Brother Yu, carrying the Star Dew, is something the leader of the cultivation-robbers is determined to acquire. Not daring to return to the Abundant Karma House, he has already led the enemy around ’Valley of Ten Thousand Treasures’..." Xuan Qing answered.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Treasures was a deadly area in the Beichen Immortal Domain where even Immortals might get lost.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xi’s eyes flashed with understanding:

’I heard that Yu Xiu had cultivated an Externalization, but it fell when facing off against Dugu Fang... Although an Externalization consumes a vast amount of resources and is incredibly troublesome to cultivate, the strongest is still the original self, which is why the original self led the team to the assembly.’

’I did not expect it to end like this...’

’I still have to take this as a warning; regardless of how the Externalization is cultivated, at least the original self will avoid danger whenever possible. In Cultivation, seeking the Dao, safety comes first!’