Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 336 - 334: Non-Material (Congratulations to the Satan Lord under the Moonlight!) _1

Chapter 336: Chapter 334: Non-Material (Congratulations to the Satan Lord under the Moonlight!) _1

Time flowed like water.

In the blink of an eye, several years had passed.

Now everyone outside knew that the Profound Ice Palace had gained another early-stage Core Formation Supreme Elder, solidifying its position once more.

As for Fang Xi, his own role was clear to him. He was just there to ensure that the last trace of the Profound Ice Palace’s legacy would not be extinguished. He would not fight to the death for the Palace, and whenever he encountered a situation that required him to come forward to fight for benefits, he would give way and avoid it, leaving the elders of the Profound Ice Palace secretly dissatisfied, yet utterly helpless.

On the contrary, by showing little concern for the interests of the Profound Ice Palace, he earned himself a good reputation among nearby Core Formation cultivators as a kind and benevolent person, and as for the grievances of the Foundation Establishment cultivators, were they even a matter for Core Formation cultivators?

With ’Yun Jiezi’s’ cultivation level, as long as he firmly defended the third-order array, he was indeed as stable as Mount Tai!

Even if his reputation sounded a little unpleasant... but Fang Xi had gotten used to being called an old tortoise.

He continued his daily routine of cultivation, fully unleashing the capabilities of the ’Yi Wood Magic Body’ within the dongfu nurtured by a third-order superior Spiritual Vein.

In his spare time, he would also visit the Scriptures Depository to peruse various books and enrich his knowledge.

On this day.

Within the dongfu.

Fang Xi waved his hand, signaling Jiang Ling, who was tying his belt, to leave.

The woman bowed respectfully and withdrew from the living quarters.

He then moved to the study, casually picking up an animal skin ancient book: "The most important thing now is to continue cultivating magic power and strive to fully master the fifteenth layer of the Kuyong Skills soon. Then, I’ll look for the ’Jade Talisman Skills’ as well as the method to lift the ’Resented Spirit Trace’..."

Knowing that he was marked and yet powerless to do anything about it was a situation Fang Xi detested.

"The Jade Talisman Skills, there’s a clue within the Heaven Alliance..."

"As for the ’Resented Spirit Trace,’ perhaps it’s necessary to make inquiries within the Blood Sect or even the territories of the Demon Path in Jiang Country? I’ve heard those areas are quite dangerous, with too many demon cultivators... It might be better to wait until at least the late Core Formation stage or even the Nascent Soul stage before considering it."

Jiang Country was known as the territory of the Demon Path, reputedly leaving its people living miserably.

Furthermore, the major sects of the country’s demon path had always secretly supported the ’Blood Sect,’ causing even the Mixed Origin Sect to suffer a small loss.

"These are long-term matters... no rush."

Thinking of Jiang Ling’s departing figure, Fang Xi couldn’t help but think of Palace Master Feng.

The first use of her ’Phoenix Cry Physique’ was the most effective, and naturally, he had not yet taken advantage of it.

Moreover, such Spirit Bodies were of no use for breaking through the Nascent Soul stage or the minor realms after it.

Otherwise, she would have long been attached to a major Nascent Soul sect and become the favorite concubine of a Nascent Soul old monster, rather than living such a miserable life.

"I can’t support her to reach Core Formation, but I can cultivate her...

"After all, she has been cultivating too. Who knows, maybe by the year I emerge from closed-door cultivation, she might have succeeded in reaching Core Formation?"

"Even if she hasn’t succeeded, with her assistance and the ’Yi Wood Magic Body’... breaking through the late Core Formation stage could be fairly certain."

With her current cultivation level, she was most effective for aiding breakthroughs in the middle stage of Core Formation; for the late stage, it was quite a stretch.

However, with the ’Yi Wood Magic Body,’ Fang Xi still saw a certain possibility of breakthrough.

For him, that was enough.

After all, the advantage of the ’Yi Wood Magic Body’ was its strong vitality, and it didn’t fear the backlash after a failed breakthrough, so he could attempt multiple times.

Other Core Formation cultivators might need to recover for years or even decades after a single failed attempt, significantly delaying their path.

Therefore, before attempting a breakthrough, they would try their best to be fully prepared, often feeling anxious about success or failure.

But Fang Xi only needed a few months to recover, so he could advance boldly and vigorously!

Sometimes, with this state of mind, even if a little underprepared, the chances of a successful breakthrough were somewhat higher.

Having resolved his thoughts, he proceeded to the closed-door cultivation room.

He cast several magic powers, activated the prohibition, sealed the dongfu, and then sat cross-legged on a bright yellow meditation mat.

The mat emitted a refreshing fragrance, woven from a certain spiritual herb, possessing the effects of clearing the mind and concentrating the spirit.

Fang Xi closed his eyes and once again entered into the cultivation of the Kuyong Skills.

...

In the Red Sun World.

In a thatched cottage on Floating Toa Mountain.

Fang Xi was sitting in meditation.

At this moment, he opened his eyes with a trace of confusion. "After forming the ’Snatch Skills’ Gold Core... there seems to be a feeling of having no way forward. It seems that I haven’t acquired the true teachings, and I wonder how the Yanmo Palace Lord managed to cultivate back then..."

Regrettably, despite dispatching many lost souls and wandering ghosts back into the Yanmo Taoist Palace to explore during this period, nothing was found.

Just then, a flash of light appeared in the sky not too far away.

An Escape Light sped over, carrying the fluctuation of a Core Formation cultivator’s magic power.

Fang Xi sent out his Divine Consciousness and saw a woman in a dark Taoist robe within the light.

This woman had delicate features and was stunningly beautiful, but her demeanor was indifferent, as if above worldly concerns, resembling a stone, clearly cultivating some special technique.

Seeing this female Golden Core, only one thought crossed Fang Xi’s mind:

’Fortunately, I didn’t devour the Ruthless Temple back then; otherwise, turning into a stone wouldn’t have been any fun...’

This woman must be practicing the Ruthless Temple’s techniques, a curious lineage in itself. Practiced to profound levels, it called for the renunciation of all desires and emotions, resembling a stone, including the mysteries of ’matter’ and ’non-matter.’ It was said that after the Golden Core is formed, it could neutralize many Divine Skill attacks, very profound indeed.

"Ruthless Temple’s Hua Feiye, it is a pleasure to meet you, sir," the woman landed before the thatched cottage, performing a respectful salutation.

"So it’s Hua... I’m ’Qing Muzi,’ at your service," Fang Xi stood up and returned the greeting.

"Sir, I have come here because I heard that Xiao Mei of our temple would like to extend an invitation to Master to attend the ’Pill Energy Conference’... Is it true?"

Hua Feiye didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Xiao Mei used to be a Prime Taoist, but nearly twenty years have passed, and with frequent visits to Fang Xi for guidance, he had long since progressed to the status of a Taoist.

"Indeed, such a promise exists."

Fang Xi thought about the Xiaos’ relentless efforts to win Favor and show filial piety over the years and nodded.

"Since that is the case... I ask you to join me on my journey to the ’Pill Energy Conference.’ The tribute required from the Xiao family this time shall be waived by our temple..."

Hua Feiye said indifferently.

"It is also my wish, I wouldn’t dare ask for it..."

Fang Xi smiled faintly, knowing that as the situation stood, with Master Yushi being the peak of the Red Sun World, he could single-handedly exempt the Xiao family from the catastrophe of annihilation.

To achieve this was enough.

"Very well... Then let us go together to the Taoist Palace’s secret realm and take the opportunity to meet some other Sirs from the Five Viscera Temple, White Bone Temple, and Yellow Spring Temple..."

Hua Feiye stated coldly.

Even though it was a proposal, when she spoke, it sounded as dry and emotionless as a flat statement.

"Sirs from the Five Viscera Temple? Indeed, I should meet with them..."

Fang Xi showed a quite interested expression.

After all, he had long heard that nowadays throughout the world, centered around the Five Viscera, White Bone, and Yellow Spring temples, many Masters Golden Core had emerged.

This was far beyond comparison to the likes of the powerless Skinless Temple and the Ruthless Temple, which also only had one Master each.

...

In a city somewhere.

Yu Hua was leading a jet-black donkey, walking down the streets.

"Sir, are you planning to attend the upcoming ’Pill Energy Conference’?"

An old Taoist with a long beard and twinkling eyes inquired as he approached.

"Indeed I am..."

Yu Hua sighed.

Ever since he parted ways with that Master, his life had changed dramatically.

From being an ordinary citizen in a small city, he had become a revered Taoist!

The shift in mentality was so sudden that he found it difficult to fully accept and digest.

Luckily, he was of firm Dao Heart, and after a brief period of indulgence in the formidable power that came with being a Taoist, he resumed his search for ways to advance.

However, having lost that great opportunity, his Taoist path has since been fraught with obstacles.

Twenty years had passed, and he had only managed to master the ’Skin Shadow Skills’ at last.

As for Core Formation, it was still an unattainable dream.

Fortunately, it was only recently that he learned about an upcoming event—the ’Pill Energy Conference’!

This was a grand gathering of the Taoist community, where many Taoist temples would recommend their exceptional Taoists and Prime Taoists to participate.

It was said that within the ’Transformation Secret Realm,’ the cultivation knowledge from various temples and sects from all over the world could be found.

Those who survived usually saw a dramatic increase in their cultivation, with many forming their Golden Cores and even transcending to true immortality!

This stirred Yu Hua’s ambition.

He acted immediately, even going so far as to ambush a Prime Taoist who was to attend the conference, taking his skin to disguise his identity, and planning to join this grand event!

Although he had heard that the secret realm posed certain dangers, fortune favors the bold!

If he had not taken the risk to venture out in search of great medicinal ingredients back then, how could he have encountered the Master, thereby escaping a deadly tribulation and obtaining a great fortune that catapulted him to the heavens?

"What a coincidence... I am Bai Yunzi of the Black Wind Temple, also assigned to participate in the conference. What should I call you, Sir?"

The old Taoist perked up with eagerness.

"I am ’Yun Hezi’ from the Luoxia Temple!"

Yu Hua quickly revealed the identity of the skin he was wearing.

"You may not be aware, Sir, but although there are great fortunes like the Earth Origin Fruit and the Transformative Jade Wall inside the ’Transformation Secret Realm,’ the risks are also extremely high... I, unfortunately, have recruited several Taoists to form a small alliance. Would you be interested in joining us?"

The old Taoist immediately began recruiting.

"That... My knowledge and practice are limited; I was planning to first take a look around..."

Of course, Yu Hua wouldn’t just join; rather, a sense of caution arose within him.

"Well then... It’s reasonable for you to inquire further, but I can assure you, this alliance of mine may not be the strongest, but it is certainly reliable..."

The old Taoist happily took out a small booklet from a dark cloth bag at his side, saying with a sly smile, "This is a secret booklet I’ve compiled, specifically for this ’Pill Energy Conference’ secret realm... It includes not only a map of the secret realm but also information on several difficult individuals... It’s only five Five Organs Pills, and it’s not expensive at all."

Yu Hua was momentarily speechless, feeling that the old Taoist’s previous words were all a facade, and that selling this booklet was his real intention.

"Five pills are too costly, what about three?"

"Deal!" the old Taoist immediately exclaimed with joy.

Yu Hua immediately realized he had offered too much.

But at this point, he could only retrieve three pills from his sleeve.

These pills were as large as longans, but inside they seemed to contain five circulating beams of light, quite extraordinary.

These were the ’Five Organs Pills,’ said to originate from the Five Viscera Temple. They could boost cultivation, replenish the body, and strengthen blood and Qi... They offered many benefits to Prime Taoists and Taoists and were highly durable, quickly becoming popular and emerging as a currency among Taoists for trade.