Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 259 - 258: Siege (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance!)_1

Chapter 259: Chapter 258: Siege (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance!)_1

"Island Master... may I ask what conditions the two parties have offered?"

Liu Sanqi, seeing that Fang Xi was still pondering, couldn’t help but send a Divine Consciousness Transmission to inquire.

However, Fang Xi acted as if he hadn’t heard, still deep in thought.

"I want a Core Formation Spiritual Object!"

Ruan Xingling also transmitted a message, her eyes filled with concern.

’Sigh... Ruan Xingling wants me to choose a family with a Core Formation Spiritual Object, is this for my own use? Because the chances for an Individual Cultivator to obtain a Core Formation Spiritual Object are too rare, this is almost the only opportunity... For this, she can even temporarily put aside her hatred for the Situ Family?’

’This You Chong is also quite strange, with an air of confidence...’

Fang Xi recalled the content within the two jade slips.

The conditions offered by Yiling Valley were, after the battle, to appoint him as the lord of Thousand Island Lake, granting him eternal governance of the lake, and bestowing upon him a Core Formation experience.

At the end, it was vaguely hinted that Yiling Valley had additional strong supports, who had made a move during the battle at Baize Immortal City, hence a guaranteed victory was suggested, carrying a threatening tone.

As for Green Wood Sect and Mysterious Heaven Sect?

’A small bottle of "Mysterious Water Essence"... such a Core Formation Spiritual Object is almost ineffective for me now, isn’t it?’

After all, most Core Formation Spiritual Objects merely slightly solidify Magic Power to improve the chances of Core Formation.

With Fang Xi’s current Cultivation and the solidification effect of Magic Power brought by his Wood Physique, probably only a Core Formation Spiritual Object like "Mysterious Water Crystal" or "Five Elements Spirit Fruit" would have an effect.

"I wonder how both parties plan to fulfill their promises?"

After a long while, Fang Xi sighed, looked at the two groups, and asked a question.

No matter how grandiose their promises, without something tangible, it’s all deception.

"No problem... as long as the Island Master kills these two people, I will immediately fulfill a part of the promise,"

You Chong looked at Zhan Tu and the other as if he were looking at two dead people.

Zhan Tu also sighed and said, "The promised items are on my person, but they are sealed with strong Prohibitions... if opened rashly, they will self-destruct. Sir, you may verify them first, and after we return to the Sect, upon seeing the Island Master’s sincerity, another jade slip will be sent with the detailed steps to remove the Prohibitions!"

"Indeed, that’s prudent..."

Fang Xi nodded, looking toward You Chong with an unfriendly expression in his eyes.

Mysterious Heaven Sect had previously been an overt enemy to him, at least they had openly attacked.

Yet this person had ordered assassinations, an act truly contemptible, which Fang Xi had noted down.

To be openly challenged, he could prepare to run away if he was defeated.

But what if the assassination succeeded? Wouldn’t he be completely out of luck?

"Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master, have you made your decision?"

You Chong raised his eyebrows and bellowed loudly.

In his heart, he was determined that if the situation went south, he would immediately use his sword to break through, then report to the Supreme Elder!

This Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master had already made up his mind to side with Mysterious Heaven Sect; he could no longer be allowed to remain!

"You Chong, I’ve disliked you for quite a while,"

Fang Xi’s mouth curved into a slight smile, then suddenly he gestured with his hand.

Hum hum!

Dragon Fish Island roared, and countless black mists surged, lifting walls of fog hundreds of feet high, surging in all directions!

This change came too quickly, nearly instantaneously, and all Foundation Establishment cultivators were submerged by the rapidly rising fog!

"What is this..."

A Sword Light surrounded You Chong, protecting himself first before looking around.

With this one look, he was startled.

All he could see was the darkened heavens, covered by a thick layer of black mist, and walls of pitch-black fog around, and even the lake below his feet was no longer covered in glistening waves...

’Kid, do you think you’re safe outside of the array? Don’t you know the Monster Tree Demon Realm can actively expand?’

’Oh, that’s right, you really don’t know...’

Fang Xi stood on the head of the Azure Horn Fish Dragon, addressing the Cultivators present: "Do not worry, it is simply I manipulating the island protection array, encompassing all of you within it..."

"The Profound Wood Formation originally covering Dragon Fish Island was already a stretch, and it can even expand outward?"

Situ Qingqing was shocked, but then she immediately revealed an enticing smile: "Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master... could it be that this array has already reached the level of a quasi-third-tier?"

Fang Xi remained silent, and everyone took it as his tacit agreement.

At this moment, they all involuntarily took in a breath of cold air.

"It’s a quasi-third-tier array?"

"I had already sensed that the array on Dragon Fish Island was very powerful, but I never imagined it to be this strong..."

"No wonder the Island Master is so confident, able to avoid many battles. A quasi-third-tier array... only slightly inferior to the Song Family back in the day, right?"

Yan Dongqing and other Foundation Establishment Cultivators looked at Fang Xi with awe and pride on their faces.

"Damnation!"

While others were speaking, You Chong had already reached the edge of the array, and with a gesture of his hand, a second-tier ’Prohibition-breaking Talisman’ transformed into streaks of silver light, striking the black fog wall.

Alas, this Prohibition-breaking Talisman only caused the array to slightly fluctuate, but failed to open an escape route.

"It is indeed a quasi-third tier Array! If it were a third tier, there wouldn’t even be a fluctuation at the edges!"

You Chong slapped his abdomen and spat out a streak of purple Sword Light.

Within the Sword Light, there was an eye-catching Spiritual Sword engraved with seven precious stones on its body—it was his Life-bound Spirit Sword, Ziyun!

With the sword in hand, You Chong’s expression suddenly turned cold, "Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master... have you really thought this through, do you truly intend to make an enemy of Yiling Valley?"

In his heart, thoughts were racing, ’I must survive... I still have to achieve the Golden Core in the future, how could I die here? I must survive!’

’Dragon Fish Island only has a second-tier Spiritual Vein, it can’t support a quasi-third tier Array for long... It must be using a Spirit Stone as the core to activate it, as long as I find the Array Eye, or hold out for enough time... I can find a flaw in the Array, and with the help of a second-tier Prohibition-breaking Talisman, I will surely be able to break out!’

He was, after all, a genius groomed by a grand sect, and he quickly understood his situation and came up with countermeasures.

"With this man’s head, is it enough to gain trust from both sects?"

Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, a model of the profound and insurmountable Grandmaster, smiling as he asked Zhan Tu.

"Naturally, this man is a Golden Core seed of Yiling Valley, by killing him, we fully believe in the Island Master’s sincerity!"

Zhan Tu and Situ Qingqing promptly assured solemnly, "At that time, we will surely present that item!"

"Good, go, kill this man!"

Fang Xi pointed at You Chong.

In an instant, several streaks of Escape Light rushed out.

Ruan Xingling held a bamboo flute in her hand; with a gentle blow, it summoned a blue, wild wind that transformed into Wind Blades.

This bamboo flute was clearly a top-quality Spiritual Instrument!

Liu Sanqi’s Spiritual Instrument was actually a hoe made entirely of jade. As soon as it was released, it erupted with an astonishingly strong spiritual energy, radiating layers of green and azure light, and a pleasant fragrance of herbs and woods spread out.

However, You Chong avoided it at all costs, obviously aware that this green and azure radiance contained a fierce poison that even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would dread!

Yuan Feihong did not have as many fancy tricks, merely wielding a pitch-black flying dagger with elusive maneuvers, looking for opportunities to attack, but the fluctuations of Magic Power during the late Foundation Establishment stage were still not to be underestimated by You Chong.

Compared to Ruan Xingling, Liu Sanqi, and Yuan Feihong, the other Foundation Establishment Cultivators did not dare to advance.

After all, being at the early or middle stages of Foundation Establishment, if they advanced too eagerly, they might well be struck down by You Chong with a single sword, meeting their demise.

"Go!"

Yan Dongqing took out three wooden shields, and after infusing them with Magic Power, they agily encircled him, Zhong Hongyu, and Taishu Hong in the middle, with the surface showing tortoiseshell patterns, and their defensive capabilities appeared to be quite remarkable.

Taishu Hong’s eyes flashed with light as he used the ’Muddy Water Gourd’, spewing out screens of water, setting up an additional layer of defense on the perimeter.

Only then did Zhong Hongyu take out her waist-drum Spiritual Instrument, occasionally aiding Ruan Xingling and the others in their attacks.

You Chong, surrounded by three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, had a gloomy expression like still water, pointing at the ’Purple Cloud Sword’!

The sword unexpectedly split into three, creating three sword shadows that clashed with the wind, the hoe, and the flying dagger!

Moreover, around his body was a layer of purple Sword Qi, like a garment draped over him, impenetrable to all methods.

"This is the ’Purple Glow Sword Robe’ technique from Yiling Valley... I heard that when it’s used by late-stage Foundation Establishment sword cultivators, its defensive power is no lesser than a high-grade defensive Spiritual Instrument... and he has even mastered the ’Sword Light Duplication’ technique... he certainly should not be underestimated."

Situ Qingqing seemed to be introducing him to Fang Xi on the side.

Fang Xi stood on the Azure Horn Fish Dragon, showing no intention of joining the fray.

"Miss Qingqing... it’s been a long time since we last met."

He looked at Situ Qingqing, saying emotionlessly.

"This humble one remembers that I did not offend Sir back at Bamboo Mountain, and Sir even saved this humble one... How come every time we’ve met since then, you’ve been so cold, causing great sorrow to this humble one..."

Situ Qingqing wore an expression as if on the brink of tears, which even made Zhan Tu’s heart soften.

He immediately shuddered and distanced himself a bit from Situ Qingqing.

Meanwhile, his eyes couldn’t help but dart around, shifting between Situ Qingqing and Fang Xi, ’With this tone... these two seem to have a past... but with Fairy Taoling...’

Zhan Tu sighed silently in his heart, feeling that the private lives of these Foundation Establishment elders were truly messy...

"Situ Sir..."

In Fang Xi’s eyes, a flash of green glinted as he pondered aloud, "If I’m not mistaken... your foundation is unstable due to a Blood Sacrifice, even though you’re powerful now, I’m afraid there’s not the slightest hope for you to achieve Core Formation..."

"Indeed..."

Situ Qingqing was startled, then readily admitted, "But this humble one has never held aspirations for Core Formation; being able to take revenge is already more than enough for a lifetime’s satisfaction..."

"Revenge... recently, Green Wood Sect has forged an alliance with Mysterious Heaven Sect."

Fang Xi’s expression became somewhat odd.

"Heh... of course, there are some deals involved, if Sir wishes to hear, this humble one is not averse to sharing them all..."

Situ Qingqing smiled charmingly.

But Fang Xi shook his head, "I’m not particularly interested in that, I just wanted to remind you... though Demon Path cultivation techniques are quick and powerful, your repeated use has already damaged your foundation, and I’m afraid your lifespan will also be shorter than that of a normal Foundation Establishment cultivator..."

After cultivating the ’Kuyong Skills’, he became particularly sensitive to the vitality of cultivators.

And regarding the collusion between Situ Qingqing and Green Wood Sect, and thinking back to the death of the previous Mysterious Heaven Sect leader, Fang Xi could guess a few things.

"Mortals only live for fifty years... In this respect, Qingqing has made a profit,"

Situ Qingqing’s eyes roamed, bearing a smile, "Is Sir mentioning this because he cares for this humble woman?"

Fang Xi turned away, continuing to watch the battle, as his faint words came through, "No, I only worry that if you die too soon, someone won’t be able to take revenge..."