Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 567 - 565: Conflict (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_1

Chapter 567: Chapter 565: Conflict (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_1

"The Sacred Fire blazes furiously, illuminating all directions, the hearts of heaven, earth, and man, ghosts and demons..."

Jue Yanzi and the numerous cultivators of the Sacred Fire Sect had solemn expressions as they continually recited the incantation.

After gathering the power of heaven, earth, and humanity, the ’Three Yang Holy Fire’ on top of Bright Peak trembled suddenly, transforming back into a divine flame with a deep blue core, a faint yellow middle layer, and a crimson periphery.

Fang Xi keenly noticed that this fifth-order flame was noticeably more powerful than before, by several degrees.

It was even vaguely about to split into several ’Three Yang Sub-fires’!

’This flame really is somewhat miraculous... My development of the Demon Fire is still too superficial.’

Fang Xi recorded all these scenes, planning to bring them to the Heterodox Nascent Soul for research later.

With the technology of Kyushu World, it might be possible to replicate it, and then it could be called ’Samadhi True Fire’!

A fifth-order flame like this was extremely tempting to the cultivators of Kyushu World who practiced fire attribute techniques.

However, what puzzled Fang Xi was that the ceremony of the ’Sacred Fire Festival’ seemed not yet to have ended.

Hum!

The fifth-order Sacred Fire surged, suddenly transforming into streaks of tricolored radiant light, flowing down from the top of Bright Peak like water.

Ancestor Huo, the first to bear the brunt of it, naturally received the greatest benefit. He opened his mouth to inhale, absorbing a vast expanse of the tricolored light as if a whale gulping water.

Spiritual Power flows like water, from high to low.

The cultivators seated upon the jade platforms quickly sat cross-legged, cultivating to digest the light, their complexions becoming rosy as if they had swallowed a potent Spiritual Pill.

The higher the jade platform, the more benefits the cultivators received.

Even those Qi Refining cultivators at the very bottom managed to break through by chance, advancing one or two levels in their foundational techniques.

’To think this ’Three Yang Holy Fire’ ceremony could actually nurture a boon... I did indeed underestimate them before.’

Witnessing this scene, Fang Xi couldn’t help but feel moved.

He saw Jue Yanzi pretending to spew out a ’Three Yang Sub-fire’ and wondered where the other managed to find another sub-fire.

After all, the two sub-fires that the other previously had were already sold to him. However, it wasn’t uncommon for a Nascent Soul cultivator to privately trade for a wisp of sub-fire from a fellow sect member.

Jue Yanzi spewed out the ’Three Yang Sub-fire,’ absorbing the tricolored radiant light, with his magical power aura subtly strengthened by a degree.

When the tricolored light passed over him, Fang Xi inwardly exclaimed ’This is bad!’

"Gurgle!"

A loud croak of a toad sounded from a Spirit Beast Bag at his waist.

Fang Xi’s expression changed as a layer of ’Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light’ appeared on his palm, pressing down on the Spirit Beast Bag!

At the same time in his Divine Consciousness, he sternly ordered that worm not to cause any trouble.

Alas, everything was already too late!

A flash of fire light!

The tricolored radiant light, as if sentient, struck Fang Xi’s Spirit Beast Bag.

Rustle!

The Spirit Beast Bag shattered, and a White Jade Toad the size of an Eight Immortals Table emerged, letting out a loud croak.

It opened its wide mouth and also spewed out a ’Three Yang Sub-fire,’ rapidly devouring the surrounding light.

"Is this... Three Yang Sub-fire?"

"No mistake, this person actually allowed a spiritual beast to devour the fire, which is a great insult to us all!"

"No, that’s not a fire-controlling spiritual beast, but a worm!"

...

In the blink of an eye, a number of Divine Consciousness swept by, causing Fang Xi’s expression to become like still water.

What was even more alarming was the Divine Consciousness from Ancestor Huo: "Hehe... lad, if it weren’t for the ’Sacred Fire’s’ advancement, I wouldn’t have discovered your little trick... You brought this worm to infiltrate the ’Sacred Fire Festival,’ what exactly is your scheme?"

With a flash of Fire Formation Divine Light, Ancestor Huo was already upon this jade platform.

Seeing this, Jue Yanzi’s face was filled with shock, fearing that Fang Xi had caused some trouble that would lead to his punishment.

’That’s not right... This Three Yang Sub-fire...’

He looked at the Five Fire Worm, and a sudden thought crossed his mind: ’It seems like...’

...

"Ancestor Huo!"

Fang Xi clasped his fists and said earnestly, "I have just returned from the eastern sea of the Cultivation World and accidentally entered the Sacred Fire Sect ceremony... I have no ill intentions whatsoever. As for this worm’s Three Yang Sub-fire, I indeed acquired it. I am willing to hand over the worm, and I ask for the elder’s forgiveness!"

It’s always better to avoid conflict with a Transcendent God cultivator if possible.

After all, it was merely a Five Fire Worm that he had already given up on.

A glint of crimson flashed in Ancestor Huo’s eyes, and he suddenly shouted, "Sang Qingsong!"

A beam of Escape Light flew out from Piaomiao Peak. It was the disheveled Sang. He glanced at Fang Xi and the Five Fire Worm and hastily said, "This person came back from the teleportation array yesterday and was vouched for by Brother Jue Yanzi..."

Jue Yanzi immediately felt as if several bones had been pulled from his body...

"Alright, it seems to be a mere coincidence..."

Ancestor Huo chuckled, giving off an impression of fickleness.

He looked at Fang Xi, then thoughtfully said, "However, your disguise magic and skill to shield your aura are truly remarkable... Even now, face to face, I can only tell that you’re not merely an early-stage Nascent Soul, but I still can’t see through it..."

"This proves that everything you have done before, including this current identity, is all a disguise! To carry out such deception within my sect, it’s clear you have a guilty conscience!"

Ancestor Huo sneered, "Why not reveal your true face and true cultivation level before we discuss further?"

Fang Xi fell silent.

In truth, he could reveal his identity as Lord Tiankui if necessary.

But considering Ancestor Huo’s attitude, it was still uncertain whether he would be let off the hook; in the end, he might still have to fight.

Ultimately, his own strength was insufficient!

His opponent was a Transcendent God cultivator, within his own sect and with countless disciples and a fifth-order Array at his disposal!

Even if Fairy Yunxi was here to be blocked, it was impossible to leave without leaving something behind.

Moreover...

This Ancestor Huo was not behaving himself either, having already made a move in secret.

"Hmph!"

Fang Xi snorted coldly as a crystal clear strand of Divine Thought emerged from his brow, collided with something in mid-air, and produced a crisp sound.

A fiery red trident instantaneously split into two from the center and then dissipated into sparks of firelight.

"Divine Thought Crystallization?!"

Ancestor Huo exclaimed in surprise and then beckoned with his hand.

Infinite Fire Spiritual Power between heaven and earth converged; any Cultivator practicing Fire Attribute cultivation techniques would undoubtedly be greatly restrained here.

Waves of Fire Formation Divine Light surged forth, first forming a suit of crimson armor that enveloped Ancestor Huo completely.

He flicked his finger, and numerous Crimson Flame Thunder Pearls appeared, densely covering the entire jade platform.

Boom!

Massive bursts of crimson flames engulfed the whole jade platform, causing it to shatter into pieces in an instant.

Within the flames, the clear and loud calls of phoenixes and the chanting of dragons resounded.

Around Fang Xi, a layer of tricolor armor shrouded him as he burst forth from the flames, accompanied by phantoms of a phoenix, a True Dragon, and Xuanwu, all radiating flowing light. He seemed to have not suffered any injuries at all.

But his face remained as grim as ever.

For a Nascent Soul to battle a Transcendent God was inherently an extremely dangerous affair.

And furthermore...

Atop a fragment of the jade platform, a Five Fire Worm let out a mournful cry; its surface was already covered with a dense swarm of red ants.

These ants had fiery red jaws and half-transparent wings, and were in fact Fiery Spirits transformed from flames!

They rapidly devoured the Five Fire Worm, leaving behind only a small cluster of the slightly illusory Three Yang Sub-fire, which Ancestor Huo casually gathered into his palm.

’Escape!’

The only thought in Fang Xi’s mind was to flee.

Only a fool would fight against a Transcendent God on another’s turf, deeply understood Fang Xi, the ruler of Thousand Island Lake and one who had repeatedly used the lay of the land to trap and defeat his enemies.

"Hmph... Nascent Soul perfection?"

Now that Fang Xi was going all out, transforming into a long cyan rainbow as he fled, Ancestor Huo could see through the illusion and his heart settled. He shouted, "Capture that man!"

With a flash of firelight, he employed Fire Escape Skills, intending to pursue Fang Xi, but suddenly darkness loomed before his eyes.

Two Demon Clan Puppets and one Sea Split Beast appeared, each with the strength of the later stage of Nascent Soul!

"Three Puppets? And all of them are top-grade fourth-tier, are you a Puppet Master?"

Ancestor Huo’s expression showed a flicker of interest.

If it were a Transcendent God, he might have settled for some compensation and then allowed that individual to leave.

But a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and one who appeared quite wealthy at that...

Ancestor Huo quickly became intrigued: "From Penglai Fairy Island, or the Ice God Palace?"

If the Cultivator hailed from one of those two forces, he would have to show some restraint, but there wasn’t any need to say more about the other forces...

"Explode!"

Fang Xi watched indifferently, having had no expectation that the three Puppets would be able to delay Ancestor Huo.

He directly ordered the self-destruction of the Puppets through his Divine Consciousness!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Two terrifying explosions of Demon Fire and one of Demon Qi burst forth instantly, enveloping Ancestor Huo.

How terrifying is the destructive power of a late-stage Nascent Soul self-destructing?

Not to mention that Fang Xi had specifically inscribed the ’Six Extermination Secret Array’ from Kyushu World on the Puppets!

Each Puppet’s self-destruction was equivalent to the strike of a Transcendent God!

This immediately placed Ancestor Huo in a very embarrassing situation!

After all, he had not only to protect himself but also a large number of disciples from Sacred Fire Sect!

Fang Xi, seizing this rare opportunity, rushed towards the edge of the Array.

"Audacious scoundrel!"

In front, a white-robed elder appeared with five Nascent Soul Cultivators, blocking Fang Xi’s path, with the leading white-robed elder being none other than a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator!

"Form the Six Sun Sacred Fire Array!"

The white-robed elder pulled out an ancient mirror adorned with various inscriptions pulsating with Spiritual Light, clearly no common artifact.

With five Nascent Souls concentrating their power into the Array, even a Transcendent God Cultivator could be withstood for a move or two!

Fang Xi had no spare time to fight back. A jet-black seal appeared in his hand, the ’Life-Death Seal’!

A phantom of the Monster Tree appeared, swept by the Kuyong Mysterious Light!

In an instant, the breath of that white-robed great Cultivator vanished, and he fell forward to the ground.

"Law Enforcement Elder?"

The other Nascent Soul Cultivators cried out in alarm, only to see a surge of overwhelming Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light rushing towards them!

In the blink of an eye, Fang Xi had passed through the five Nascent Soul Cultivators, leaving nothing but their bodies, shattering and slowly disintegrating in mid-air!

With just two strikes, six Nascent Soul Cultivators were exterminated, including one late-stage great Cultivator!

The disciples of Sacred Fire Sect who had still been eager to try lost all courage, afraid to confront that peerless savage!

"Hmph!"

Seizing the moment, Fang Xi let out a cold snort as the ’Sky Demon Chant’ activated at full force, eradicating a group of lower-level Cultivators and planting an eternal Heart Demon in the hearts of nearby Cultivators that they would never rid themselves of...

With this perfect opportunity, he finally reached the edge of the Array!