Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 487 - 485 Five Fires (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

Chapter 487: Chapter 485 Five Fires (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

Following the intelligence on the Alchemical Path, there were messages about various demonic flames from the Western Desert Cultivation World.

"The number one Sect in the West Six Realms, ’Sacred Fire Sect’, has a peak known as ’Bright Peak’ where it is said that a Sacred Fire named ’Three Yang Holy Fire’ burns all year round. It is said that many of the Sect’s Divine Skills require the refining of the progeny flames of this Spiritual Flame to be cast. Due to the Sacred Fire Sect’s Divine Skills being mostly vicious and cruel, cultivators privately refer to the Three Yang Holy Fire as the ’Three Yang Demon Fire’!"

"The Sacred Fire Sect, a Sect with a legacy of ten thousand years, is said to possess an eternal Sacred Fire and have produced Transcendent God cultivators. It has profound foundations... Unless absolutely necessary, it’s best not to entertain any ideas about it."

Fang Xi glanced at the first line of the intelligence and gave up immediately.

Even though he only mingled in the East Eight Domains, he had heard of the great reputation of the Sacred Fire Sect. Perhaps the current Transcendent God of the Western Desert Cultivation World originated from such a Sect!

The line of intelligence below was more intriguing.

"In the Northern Region, there lies a deadly place called the ’Yellow Springs Rift.’ It is incredibly dangerous; even a Nascent Soul cultivator could fall victim to misfortune if careless. It is said that occasionally, some demonic flames are produced deep within the Yellow Springs Rift. They are the ’Ghost Fire of Yellow Spring’ from the depths of the ninth abyss!"

"A bit risky but can be considered as an option. If it comes down to it, have the Heterodox Nascent Soul gather it... After all, he is now a mature Nascent Soul and must learn to search for fire to roast himself..."

Thinking about the Heterodox Nascent Soul performing a self-stewing act, a slight smirk crept onto the corner of Fang Xi’s mouth.

The following few pieces of news were quite similar, all located in various extraordinary places.

For instance, it’s rumored that in a certain part of the Southern Region, there is an ice glacier deadly territory where cultivators have found an extremely cold Yin Fire.

Fang Xi quickly skimmed over such news.

The uncertainty was too high, and the risks involved made it less appealing to him.

Next came various pieces of intelligence about demonic flame cultivators, which made Fang Xi’s eyes light up.

As someone skilled in internal strife—or rather, specialized in dealing with human race Nascent Soul cultivators—he preferred dealing with cultivators of his own kind.

Take someone like Demon Lord Tian Du, for example...

"The Ten Thousand Poison Sect’s Lord Wandu cultivates a ’Ten Thousand Poisonous Demon Flame’ that can devour various poisons to evolve, which is extremely toxic. Even Core Formation cultivators would die immediately if they were to catch a whiff of it..."

"In the Southern Region’s Heavenly Corpse Mountain Range, there resides a group of corpse kings, with the leading one having ascended to the fourth stage. It is said that its inherent corpse fire is also extremely fierce..."

"There is also an Individual Nascent Soul cultivator in his midterm cultivation, who is adept at using a Red Demon Flame. He once incinerated two Nascent Soul early-stage bodies and is known as ’Elder Demon Flame’..."

"Hmm, I’ll reserve this Red Demon Flame first."

Fang Xi pondered and made his decision.

Individual Cultivators meant no background and no backing.

Even if they were strong in battle, they would be no match for him!

The other party was also a capricious old demon, slaying him would be akin to eliminating evil and defending the Dao!

’Demon Fire Refined Infant Technique requires at least three types of demonic fire. The higher the quality and quantity of demon flames, the better the effects.’

’It seems I still need to gather more resources.’

As Fang Xi was pondering, he heard Pan Gao’s trembling voice next to him: "Senior, are you looking to collect demonic flames?"

"Hmm?"

He looked at Pan Gao, expressionless, "What if I am?"

"Fourth-stage demonic flames are extremely explosive... Ordinary treasures and even spiritual treasures can hardly contain them. Have you considered how you will preserve them?"

Pan Gao asked.

"No..."

Fang Xi fell into thought. Different demonic flames require different storage methods; otherwise, even if they don’t explode, they could lead to a great loss of spirit, which would be counterproductive.

"Within my Immortal Bewitching Sect, there is a secret worm known as ’Five Fire Worm’ that specializes in devouring and preserving various demonic flames and spiritual flames... It can even devour various flames to evolve. Senior will certainly find it useful."

Pan Gao said.

"Five Fire Worm? Sounds good!"

Although Fang Xi had never heard of it, he was quite satisfied, "Bring the Five Fire Worm to me, and this Lord will forgive your misdeeds this time..."

"Thank you, Lord. However, the Five Fire Worm is still within the Sect... I heard that the Lord also wishes to purchase a batch of other worms. Our shop’s worms may not catch your eye, so perhaps you could come with me to the Sect to make your purchases."

Pan Gao timidly replied.

"Return to the Immortal Bewitching Sect with you?" Fang Xi’s face showed a hint of interest: "You wouldn’t happen to have a deep-seated grudge and have been set up by people in your Sect, hoping to use me to get revenge, right? Even if I don’t make a move, just being associated with me would be enough for you to capitalize on it, quite the cunning plan!"

Pan Gao’s figure trembled, "This servant would not dare deceive the Lord, nor do I have any intention to use you."

"Enough, considering your intelligence is fairly useful, I won’t pursue your earlier fault..."

Fang Xi said, "As for the ’Five Fire Worm’ or something like that, I will retrieve it myself; no need for you to accompany me."

What a joke.

Even though he needed to keep a low profile in the Western Desert, he was not someone that just any Nascent Soul Sect could slight.

This Immortal Bewitching Sect was at best on the same level as his Mixed Origin Sect and not worth Fang Xi’s consideration.

...

Half a day later.

Fang Xi walked out of another Zhai family store, followed by an old shopkeeper who personally saw him off and bowed deeply, waiting until his figure vanished before daring to straighten his back.

’The intelligence gathered from various sources is pretty similar...’

’It looks like there are prospects for me here in the Western Desert.’

Fang Xi left Wood Beam City, transforming into a streak of blue light, about to rush toward the Immortal Bewitching Sect.

Just then, his Divine Consciousness swept across and, a hundred miles away, he detected a convoy.

Within the caravan, shockingly, was Lady Snake herself!

At this moment, the female cultivator was full of evil qi, leading a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators in formation to besiege a Core Formation cultivator—they were actually engaging in the business of murder for loot!

"In the Western Desert, do cultivation-robbers go by another name, known as ’sand thieves’?"

Fang Xi pondered for a while and did not make a move. Instead, he observed the situation with Lady Snake from a distance of over a hundred li with blatant openness.

Even at the pinnacle of Core Formation, a cultivator’s Divine Consciousness couldn’t extend beyond a hundred li.

Therefore, this distance was very safe for spectating, not even a drop of blood could splatter onto one’s boots.

Whoosh!

Lady Snake controlled a curved flying sword treasure, and suddenly formed a hand seal.

The treasure let out a roar in midair and, in an instant, transformed into a giant snake as thick as a bucket, with a single horn growing on its head, ferociously breaking through the spiritual power shield of a Core Formation cultivator opposite her.

Hiss hiss!

The pitch-black giant snake spat out its tongue, and with a simple coil of its tail, crushed that Core Formation cultivator into a pulp.

Straightaway, it gripped a Storage Bag in its mouth, reverted back into a flying sword, and fell into Lady Snake’s hand.

"Found it... the Treasure Map!"

Lady Snake swept it with her Divine Consciousness, fished out a palm-sized, yellowed, broken map from it, and her face was filled with joy: "This is none other than the legacy treasure of ’Lord Qian Li’..."

What she didn’t realize was that the map had been scanned by a concealed Divine Consciousness.

Hundreds of miles away, Fang Xi curled his lips: "’Lord Qian Li’? I don’t have much of an impression of him, he must not be a Nascent Soul late-stage great cultivator... so there’s nothing to be concerned about."

As for Lady Snake turning into a sand thief, it somewhat surprised him.

’Indeed, when cultivators become ruthless, they are exceptionally cold-hearted...’

Feng Bingxian dared to kill in broad daylight and snatch a Gold Core Pill in the past; this woman is no worse, truly a heart of stone and scorpion venom.’

’Never mind... it’s all just a twist of fate, which has long since dissipated.’

Fang Xi did not linger. He turned into a streak of blue light, promptly heading south.

He planned to visit the Immortal Bewitching Sect first, then attend the grand auction at the Black Dragon Sect.

The ’Blood River Stone’ needed for the sacrificial refining of the Divine Infant Sword might be found by chance at the auction.

Such grand auctions always had many precious spiritual objects, and sellers would not commit to selling them until the last moment.

Therefore, there might occasionally be surprises!

...

Several months later.

The Domain of Myriad Insects.

This domain was located south of the Western Desert Cultivation World, home to a Nascent Soul Sect known as the Immortal Bewitching Sect!

The location of the Immortal Bewitching Sect was a beautiful peak.

Surrounding the peak, all manner of virulent miasma and vast marshes spread, providing breeding grounds for countless poisonous creatures.

Scorpions, centipedes, toads...

All sorts of venomous monster beasts were in a constant state of battle, devouring each other... and then evolving into ’worms’!

It could be said that around the entire Five-Colored Peak, there was one colossal worm breeding ground.

Fang Xi, upon seeing this, did not show the slightest sign of concern. He stopped outside the Five-Colored Toxic Miasma, looking at the multiple layered buildings and called out loud, "I, ’Tiankui’, have come to pay a visit. May I ask where the Immortal Bewitching Sect’s Nascent Soul is?"

This voice was so powerful it even broke through part of the Five-Colored Toxic Miasma, lingering above a cluster of buildings as if thundering.

The many disciples of the Immortal Bewitching Sect felt a surge of blood qi upon hearing this, their faces showing obvious signs of panic.

"Sir, why bother with the younger generation!"

Accompanied by a female voice, the countless Five-Colored Poisons suddenly contracted inward. Eventually, a small five-colored flag sucked them in like rivers flowing into the sea, turning into a Five-colored Light Shield in front of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

This Nascent Soul cultivator was a female, with average features and half of her face covered with a blue scorpion tattoo, dressed in an indigo gown: "I am ’Fan Yin’, and I have seen Tiankui."

Her face revealed a trace of surprise: "Why does the sir not show his true face? Within the Western Desert, I seem to never have heard of sir’s name..."

Fang Xi now had his aura suppressed to the initial stage of Nascent Soul using Kuyong Skills, so naturally, Fan Yin, being merely at the initial stage of Nascent Soul herself, could not discern it.

"It’s alright, I have just recently reached Nascent Soul full maturity... I previously went to Wood Beam City, yet I was deceived by a junior from your sect. That junior promised to present a Five Fire Worm as an apology, and I have come specifically to retrieve it..." Fang Xi replied plainly.

Speaking with a Nascent Soul cultivator was that simple and straightforward.

"Wood Beam City, that girl Pan Gao..."

Fan Yin let out a cold snort.

Although the Immortal Bewitching Sect was known as a sect, it was actually formed by the merger of several clans, with the ’Pan’ surname as the majority.

She and Pan Gao could even be considered as of the same generation in the family tree.

"This Five Fire Worm is a treasure of the Immortal Bewitching Sect and not the sole property of Pan Gao, so it cannot be given to sir..."

After pondering for a while, Fan Yin still shook her head and refused.

"Oh?"

Fang Xi’s eyes slightly narrowed: "Are you sure you’ve considered this well, even with that Hundred Poison God Destruction Flag of yours as a spiritual treasure, you cannot stop me..."