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Chapter 153 - 152 Luo Gong (Congratulation to the God. Alliance Head!)_1

Chapter 153: Chapter 152 Luo Gong (Congratulation to the God. Alliance Head!)_1

Time flies.

Three years passed by in the blink of an eye.

Baize Immortal City remained as bustling as ever, with a large number of cultivators coming and going every day, and the businesses of various shops flourishing.

The rumors about Fang Xi had long since faded away, replaced by fresher, more sensational news.

Such as an Individual Cultivator who lucked out by discovering an ancient cultivator’s Dongfu, making a fortune.

Or someone fortunate enough to obtain a second-stage Inner Core from the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range...

Or an Individual Cultivator who had successfully reached Foundation Establishment...

In Peach Blossom Pavilion, the garden was still full of blooming peach blossoms.

Inside the training room, Fang Xi sat cross-legged, continuously absorbing a vast amount of pure spiritual energy under external spiritual pressure.

The next moment, within his Dantian Qi Ocean, another droplet of verdant liquid magic power formed, joining the azure lake within, slightly expanding its scope.

"Magic power limit increased to twenty-three droplets!"

Fang Xi opened his eyes and calculated to himself, "On average, I’m making progress at the rate of about one droplet a year..."

Using the ’Green Wood Longevity Skills,’ along with my Spiritual Root and Spirit Body aptitude, atop a second-grade mid-tier Spiritual Vein, even without consuming any pills, my cultivation speed is still quite fast!

"If I keep this up, it will take approximately twenty to thirty years to refine my magic power to the early peak of Foundation Establishment and then attempt to break through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment!"

At this moment, Fang Xi couldn’t help but appreciate the advantages of the new method.

The early peak of Foundation Establishment is equivalent to the third level of the new method’s Foundation Establishment, which is more intuitive and obvious, unlike me, who has to guess everything.

Moreover, breaking through from level three to level four of Foundation Establishment is less difficult than advancing from the early stage to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

’If only... I had the right cultivation method, oh well...’

’Actually, according to the progress, it will take at least seventeen years to try breaking through...’

’But that would mean my magic power is unstable and unfounded... which makes advancement failure quite likely.’

’Given my prolonged lifespan now, I can continue to temper my magic power and solidify my foundation... At the very least, I should wait until my Dantian Qi Ocean and liquid magic power have expanded to the limit before considering it...’

Fang Xi felt that his cultivation speed might be a bit too fast.

He could even compare with those geniuses in Core Formation Sects who reach Foundation Establishment in their twenties or thirties, deciding to play it safe for a bit.

After finishing his daily cultivation routine, Fang Xi stood up and walked into the courtyard.

He thought for a moment, executed a magic gesture, and his aura instantly became inconspicuous, gradually fading away... The imposing presence of a Foundation Establishment cultivator also diminished, making him seem like a Qi Refining cultivator.

This was the ’Breath Concealment Skills’ included in the ’Green Wood Longevity Skill’s Qi Refining Chapter, which Fang Xi had picked up and continuously practiced.

"The ’Green Wood Longevity Skill’ is not adept at fighting spells, and the magic spells recorded are mostly for escaping, hiding, and preserving life... With my current realm of ’Breath Concealment Skills,’ deceiving Qi Refining cultivators is as easy as flipping my hand, but facing mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is a toss-up..."

"But no matter what, a Foundation Establishment cultivator dealing with a Qi Refining cultivator can be resolved with a single spell."

Just then, Fang Xi happened to see a water arrow shoot out, landing on a peach branch.

A peach hanging from that branch fell off on cue, dropping into the pond.

"Not even advanced yet, and you’re already eating peaches?"

He frowned slightly, as a droplet of liquid magic power in his Dantian Qi Ocean was quickly depleted, casting the Qi Refining Stage’s Entanglement Skills!

Rustle! Rustle!

Tendrils of water grass, like frenzied green dragons, tightly coiled around a large Daqing eel, lifting it out of the pond.

The Daqing eel was completely bewildered, not understanding where it had offended its master this time.

"With just a casual Qi Refining spell, a peak first-stage monster beast has no power to resist..."

He withdrew his magic power, letting the Daqing eel fall back into the pond, splashing a great amount of water.

Outside the door, a female cultivator dressed in a light golden gown entered, none other than Jin Ling; she bowed slightly, her graceful figure accentuated, "Sir... I have made inquiries, three days ago a city cultivator ’Luo Gong’ succeeded in Foundation Establishment..."

"Oh?"

Fang Xi showed some interest, "Did he consume the recently rumored Demon Pill-crafted Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Some time ago, there was a rampant rumor about an Individual Cultivator who obtained a second-stage Inner Core from the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range.

"It shouldn’t be the case, that Individual Cultivator disappeared afterwards, probably..."

Jin Ling shook her head, deeply understanding the cruelty and darkness of the Cultivation World, "They say Luo Gong is only forty-five years old, a talent who managed to break through to Foundation Establishment on his own!"

"Breaking through to Foundation Establishment on his own? Indeed rare..."

Fang Xi nodded slightly, visibly impressed.

Self-made Foundation Establishment means relying solely on one’s own foundation, without the aid of any Foundation Establishment Pills or foundation-building spiritual objects, to break through the bottlenecks of Foundation Establishment!

Rumor has it that such cultivators not only have more powerful and fierce magic power than those of the same stage but also have a tenacious character and often achieve great things in the future!

He understood this well; those who dare gamble with a small chance of success can be terrifying in whatever they do.

"Just in time. I should also make a visit to meet this fellow..."

Fang Xi smiled, picked up a few medicinal pills from the warehouse, and headed towards the outskirts of the city.

...

Jade Dragon Alley, Unit Thirty-two.

The area here used to be even less noteworthy than Smoke Willow Lane, but recently guests have been flocking to the door, clearly drawn by the individual cultivator Luo Gong, who established his foundation on his own.

Fang Xi, in a green robe indicative of his status, emitted powerful fluctuations of magic power from the Foundation Establishment stage, and all Qi Refining cultivators he encountered respectfully made way on the roadside.

In the Cultivation World, the hierarchy is strict, and respect for one’s superiors is paramount.

If one were to offend a higher-ranking cultivator, it could very well cost them their life!

Therefore, even at the peak of the rumor mill, Fang Xi saw not a single Qi Refining cultivator who dared to prattle on in his presence.

"Esteemed senior, may I ask for your distinguished name?"

The elder in the late stage of Qi Refining, guarding the entrance, saw Fang Xi approaching and didn’t dare to be negligent, promptly paying respects and inquiring.

"Individual Cultivator Fang Xi, here to congratulate Mr. Luo on his Foundation Establishment, with a gift of a second-order lower-grade ’Beast Blood Pill’!"

Fang Xi said with a smile.

The expression of the elder did not change at all as he called out loudly, "Senior Fang Xi has come to offer congratulations, presenting a second-order lower-grade ’Beast Blood Pill’!"

It wasn’t long before a middle-aged man at the Foundation Establishment stage hurried to the entrance. This man had a robust figure and a fierce appearance, wearing a purple robe with an intimidating and authoritative air about him and a sharpness between his brows. Naturally, this was Luo Gong.

"Mr. Fang, I am grateful for your felicitations. Please come inside for some tea!"

It is said that Luo Gong was originally a monster hunter outside the city, who rose to fame in the late Qi Refining stage and is a well-known battle cultivator!

But at this time, perhaps because of his successful Foundation Establishment, he was in a good mood, his face full of smiles as he invited Fang Xi into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, several other cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage were already present.

Fang Xi glanced around and spotted an acquaintance, so he couldn’t help but approach: "Brother Yuan!"

That acquaintance was none other than Yuan Feihong. Seeing Fang Xi, he also revealed a slight smile: "Mr. Fang... Long time no see!"

"Yuan, is this gentleman perhaps Mr. Fang Xi, who successfully established his foundation a few years back?"

The old man in a yellow robe beside him spoke up, his voice hoarse and dry: "I heard Mr. Fang also established his foundation on his own, yet did not accept the invitation of any power and became an individual cultivator?"

"This is Prime Taoist Huangsha, his sandstorm spells are particularly impressive,"

Yuan Feihong introduced Fang Xi.

"Prime Taoist Huangsha..." Fang Xi sat down leisurely and took a sip of the Spiritual Tea served by a maid. He shook his head, "Actually, back in the day, I made use of a base-building spiritual object and barely scraped through. I’m far from being as valiant and progressive as Mr. Luo... so it cannot be considered as establishing on my own."

"Haha, Mr. Fang, you’re being modest..." Yuan Feihong laughed and said: "I truly admire that you are neither arrogant nor rash, that you’re focused on cultivating. Only with such dedicated cultivation can one smoothly establish the foundation before the deadline, right?"

Prime Taoist Huangsha and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged glances and secretly communicated with each other: "The rumors were wrong... There was talk of Fang Xi falling out with Baize Immortal City, but now it seems he’s quite close with Yuan Feihong of the Bai Feng line..."

"It was just a rumor after all, not necessarily credible..."

The white-haired woman slowly shook her head in response.

At this moment, Luo Gong also came over to greet them: "Mr. Fang, I must thank you for your gift. Haha, I happen to be practicing both cultivation and body refining, and this ’Beast Blood Pill’ could not have come at a better time... It’s just perfect for advancing my body refining skills one more step..."

"This pill is but a trifling thing from my hand; if it can help you, that’s wonderful," Fang Xi replied with a smile.

"Mr. Fang, you are a second-order alchemist? That’s indeed an oversight on my part..."

Luo Gong looked somewhat astonished.

A second-order alchemist is also a rarity in Baize Immortal City.

"Not at all... I just specialize in a few offbeat pill recipes, barely managing to refine the pills into existence, just enough to break even..."

Fang Xi said with a self-deprecating smile and a wave of his hand, hinting that he was still quite distinct from those renowned master alchemists.

In truth, he was also keen on spreading the word about his skills, so as to make a name for himself and earn some Spirit Stones.

"I had thought that Mr. Fang would be famous for his puppet skills... I didn’t expect you to be an alchemist too," Yuan Feihong said, surprised.

Prime Taoist Huangsha and the white-haired female cultivator exchanged glances, silently noting this piece of intelligence.

Individual Cultivator Fang Xi not only had some achievements in alchemy but also seemed quite skilled in puppetry!

Moreover, his relationship with Yuan Feihong of the White Peak Mountain lineage was good!

This was also one of Fang Xi’s objectives.

"Come, play the music, begin the dance!"

At this moment, Luo Gong also sat down and commanded a troupe of dancers to come in.

These young dancers, around eighteen years of age, had skin so delicate that it seemed pinchable, wearing dresses as thin as cicada wings, barefoot. They began to dance gracefully to the music, a truly pleasing sight.

The various Foundation Establishment cultivators at the gathering sipped tea and wine, focused on the delectable dishes, or discussed strange tales and exchanged cultivation experiences... The atmosphere was quite relaxed and comfortable.

After all, everyone present had lifespans of around two hundred years, with plenty of time to enjoy themselves.

"By the way... I wonder, which power did Mr. Luo ultimately join?"

Fang Xi attentively listened and picked up a few valuable pieces of information, such as the fact that the Young Head of the Song Family had already returned to his clan’s territory.

He thought about it and asked Luo Gong.

"After much consideration, I decided to join Baize Immortal City and become a guest cultivator!" Luo Gong answered honestly, while Yuan Feihong’s expression turned slightly uneasy.

"I see, congratulations to Brother Luo, my felicitations to you,"

Fang Xi laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned with previous matters.