Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 351 - 349: Seven-Star Pill (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance!)_1

Chapter 351: Chapter 349: Seven-Star Pill (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance!)_1

"Hua, old acquaintance, we haven’t seen each other in years. How have you been recently?"

Fang Xi greeted openly and frankly.

"You are..."

Hua Feiye’s expression was as unchanging as eternal ice, but the image of Fang Xi in her eyes gradually overlaid with that of someone else: "Qing Mu... or should I say... Master Mu!"

"Haha, it is indeed me."

Fang Xi admitted with a smile.

However, Hua Feiye proceeded to perform a salute formally: "At the Pill Energy Conference years ago, I, along with Master White Bone and several other comrades, am indebted to you for your assistance..."

After they broke out, they gradually learned of the events of that day, especially that if Master Mu hadn’t launched a surprise attack and defeated the Black and White Elders, it’s likely that all the Master Golden Cores would have perished under the Demon Transformation Array.

Even though she was grateful, her expression remained indifferent.

Fang Xi had long known that this person was as unyielding as a rock, so he didn’t take it to heart and inquired about the recent situation of the Taoist Temple Alliance.

"The situation is quite grim; there was a major defeat in a battle a few days ago... Even Master White Bone was slain by that Junior Master..."

As Hua Feiye spoke, there was a rare fluctuation in her eyes: "In that battle, the Junior Master also displayed an incredible Divine Skill... he already has some of the bearing of the former Yanmo Taoist Master. Master White Bone was caught off guard and fell to this Divine Skill."

Seeing this, Fang Xi’s eyes flickered: "As I know, this Divine Skill should require the collection of several types of Golden Cores to execute, right? Before the battle, did the Junior Master already possess the White Bone Relic, Seven Emotions and Desires Extinction, and the Boundless Blood Sea Pill?"

"The former Yanmo Taoist Master passed down his methods to five main lines and many branches... I’m not sure, perhaps there are other Taoist temples in the world practicing the emotionless Way... Or maybe those were the reserves that the Master left for the Junior Master."

Hua Feiye’s expression once again turned cold as millennia-old ice: "Now that the Taoist Temple Alliance has suffered a major defeat, I’m afraid the Junior Master will soon come knocking. Master Mu, please be cautious..."

"Indeed... If I were the Junior Master, I would surely have some contingency plans. Over the years, it’s possible to have acquired one or two key Golden Cores, and coupled with any Treasures the Yanmo Taoist Master might have left, he can probably barely activate it..."

Fang Xi sighed and asked, "What are your plans for the future, Hua?"

"To hide my identity and wait in concealment..."

Hua Feiye had just responded when suddenly her expression shifted, and she looked in Yu Hua’s direction.

Whirring!

The Heavenly Earth Spiritual Qi converged, forming a vortex.

"Haha... After sixty years of arduous cultivation of the Blood Demon, the true test comes after Foundation Establishment!"

The Spiritual Qi surged violently, not completely concealed even by the Array.

And with a hearty and long howl, Fang Xi seemed to hear the sound of a Golden Core shattering.

Endless Spiritual Qi burst forth, transforming into the liquid Spiritual Power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Then, Yu Hua, clad in his Taoist Robe, slowly walked out from the array: "Teacher... I have succeeded in Foundation Establishment!"

"Mmm, not bad aat all, your spirit is complete and qi is abundant... It seems that undertaking Foundation Establishment by yourself has brought many benefits,"

Fang Xi said with a slight smile.

Hua Feiye’s expression, however, shifted for the second time.

With her experience, she had already realized that the method Yu Hua was practicing was not from any Taoist Palace!

Furthermore, she had seen Yu Hua before and knew that he had concocted the ’Boundless Blood Sea Pill’, which was also one of the targets of the Taoist Palace.

But now, it seemed as though he had discarded his previous practice and embarked on a completely different path.

"Nice to meet you, Hua..."

Yu Hua spoke solemnly: "I have found an enlightened teacher and plan to discard the Demon Pill in my body, to tread the Immortal Path anew..."

After he explained a few more sentences, Hua Feiye finally came to a sudden realization, her bright eyes turning to Fang Xi, and then she knelt gracefully: "I request to be taken as a student by the teacher!"

"Why would you want this, Hua?"

Fang Xi asked in surprise.

"I wish to learn the new methods of the Immortal Path... And I would rather disperse the ’Seven Emotions and Desires Extinction Pill’ than let that person succeed,"

Hua Feiye replied indifferently.

As if it was in her nature, even the Grand Path of the Golden Core could be discarded without a second thought.

"Well, that can be arranged."

Fang Xi stroked his chin, nodding indifferently.

After all, having so many Golden Cores gathered in his place, it might save him some trouble if that Junior Master comes knocking on his door to deliver them himself.

"I greet you, Teacher!"

Hua Feiye immediately performed a graceful salute, confirming her status as Fang Xi’s second student.

"Hmm, in the next few days, let your senior brother Yu Hua teach you the Magic Spell..."

After giving some brief instructions, Fang Xi returned to his room and caressed the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Unexpectedly, several months went by, and the Junior Master never came.

...

Floating Toa Mountain.

The Incarnation sat cross-legged at the peak of a mountain, dressed in black.

The spiritual wind was piercingly cold!

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, sharp as blades, and he saw a Taoist climbing up the mountain path!

The Taoist had a fresh complexion, with soft features, dressed in the Taoist Robe of the Yanmo Taoist Palace, indeed the ’Junior Master’!

This person didn’t go to the small city to seize the Boundless Blood Sea and the Seven Emotions and Desires Extinction Pills!

Instead, he came directly to Floating Toa Mountain!

"Fortunately, my Externalization has been here holding fast, or else you might have actually taken advantage of an empty spot."

Fang Xi talked to himself, looking at the Junior Master, and transmitted through Divine Consciousness: "What brings the Junior Master to this place?"

"Master Mu, I aspire to follow the Tao of my master, and need to borrow your ’Boundless Blood Sea Pill’ for my purpose. I hope you will be compliant,"

The Junior Master replied loudly, his every action exuded confidence.

’Boundless Blood Sea Pill?’

Fang Xi had a somewhat odd expression on his face, but he soon understood.

Having openly admitted to cultivating the "Boundless Blood Sea Pill" at the Pill Energy Conference, it was no surprise he had attracted attention.

He was somewhat curious and asked, "I heard that the Junior Master triumphed greatly before, could it be that he has gathered both the Seven Emotions and Desires Extinction Pill and the White Bone Relic?"

According to Fang Xi’s estimation, the Junior Master should at least possess the "Five Qi Rotating Pill" and the "Yellow Spring Sky Ghost Pill".

And by slaying Master White Bone, he would have conveniently obtained the "White Bone Relic".

However, since Hua Feiye escaped and is currently dispersing his power to cultivate anew, he likely did not acquire the "Seven Emotions and Desires Extinction Pill".

’Could it be that he discovered me first and thus came looking for me?’ Fang Xi couldn’t help but think.

Fang Xi couldn’t help but have this thought in his mind.

"Master Mu, you indeed seem to be a fellow of our Taoist Palace, deeply versed in its divine skills..."

The Junior Master cracked a slight smile, "I know... you may still have some formidable methods, having managed to kill Master White, but in front of this Junior Master, you stand no chance."

He seemed extremely confident in himself and did not bring any other help.

It was probably because the losses among the Golden Core masters within the Taoist Palace were severe, and having just survived a great battle, they were truly incapable of taking action.

At the very least, Fang Xi’s own appearance resulted in the loss of two Golden Core members in the Taoist Palace, greatly weakening their strength.

This left the Junior Master no choice but to take risks during the previous battle and employ secret techniques to kill Master White Bone, securing the victory.

"Is that so? I’d like to try it!"

Fang Xi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

All of a sudden, his figure disappeared from the top of the solitary peak and appeared in front of the Junior Master, his five fingers coming together to form a fist!

With a physical prowess comparable to that of a Saint’s, matched perhaps only by those at the later stages of Core Formation, even an ordinary Perfect Core Formation cultivator wouldn’t dare to engage him in close combat!

Seeing the Junior Master act so confidently, Fang Xi couldn’t help but feel delighted inside.

The next moment, he saw the Junior Master also throw out a punch.

Bang!

The air exploded with a loud noise, and the path beneath their feet instantly shattered, sending rocks flying everywhere as if a small earthquake had erupted.

A flash of light!

Both figures soared up into the air.

"Impressive physique, Junior Master!"

Even Fang Xi couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

This person’s physical strength was only slightly inferior to his, which was simply inconceivable.

"Master Mu, your physique is the truly inconceivable one... actually comparable to the ’Hundred Treasures Incarnation Pill’ from the cultivation of the ’Hundred Treasures Magic Spell’... Cultivators with such a powerful physique, according to my master, could even withstand the might of magical treasures barehanded,"

The Junior Master frowned slightly, looking at his own right hand.

In the brief exchange, he had clearly suffered a slight loss.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but become more wary of Fang Xi.

"You..."

Fang Xi’s eyes flickered with demon light, "seem to be not merely a body cultivator, but someone who temporarily gained this physique by using some kind of technique or divine power."

"Indeed, the magic spell ’Seven Star Pill Spell’ I cultivate allows me to utilize various Golden Core divine skills... The Golden Core I used just now comes from the Temple Master of Hundred Treasures... This individual has a formidable physique and is indeed difficult to kill," replied the Junior Master with a cold laugh while answering, "Next, I look forward to seeing your divine skills."

He formed hand seals, and seven stars appeared behind him, one by one.

Upon closer inspection, they seemed to be seven differently colored Golden Core, arranged in the form of an array.

One of the Golden Cores seemed to have been recently used, its light slightly dim.

Meanwhile, a black and white Golden Core suddenly released a burst of light!

The netherworld descended, and the Yellow Spring surged violently!

A one-eyed giant serpent burst out from the Yellow Spring, emitting a piercing hiss!

"Life and Death Impermanence Pill... It seems you have cultivated yet another Master White from somewhere."

Fang Xi’s expression became grave as he flicked the Demon Banner.

He had acquired quite a few of these Demon Path magical artifacts from demon cultivators, including several banners that housed Ghost Kings!

From the banner, a red-haired Ghost King leaped out immediately, roaring as it swiftly grew to the size of tens of feet, clashing with the serpent from the Yellow Spring.

"Go!"

Fang Xi’s hand seals released the Three Yin Bone Banner.

A grotesque bird made up of countless Insect Beasts emerged and charged towards the Junior Master.

"Is this... a treasure?! You aren’t a cultivator of our palace!"

The Junior Master, seeing this, truly changed his expression drastically.

He had better eyesight than other Golden Core cultivators of this world, and he knew more, "Impossible... Master would never allow the treasure-refining techniques to spread..."

Seeing the grotesque bird approaching, the Junior Master found himself surrounded by the seven Golden Cores, seemingly intimidated by their demon light.

A Golden Core flew out, manifesting a hundred-zhang white light.

Whoosh!

A chilling wind howled.

A strange, dark green tempest swept through, engulfing the grotesque bird within it.

The temperature plummeted, freezing any moisture in the air.

Soon, a lifelike iceberg plummeted from mid-air, with the grotesque bird sealed inside!

Not only that, but this incredibly heavy Golden Core struck the Three Yin White Bone Banner with such force that it let out a mournful cry, retreated, and a distinct crack appeared on its surface. It seemed about to follow the fate of the Little White Bone Sword.

Fang Xi gathered the banner with a sweep of his large sleeve and sighed, "Aside from the direct disciples of the Taoist Palace, the Golden Cores of all other cultivators are materials for your refining practice... No wonder all the temple masters are turning against you!"