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Chapter 913 - 772: Black Tortoise Pavilion (Vote for Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month)

Chapter 913: Chapter 772: Black Tortoise Pavilion (Vote for Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month)

"Is it really... because my realm isn’t high enough?"

Inside the secret chamber.

The Treasures of All Heavens disappeared in a flash of silver light from Fang Xi’s hand, his expression revealing a hint of loss and disheartenment.

Even though he had tried his hardest to sense through the Treasure Mirror, pushing his mental energy to its limits, he still couldn’t find a higher Big Thousand World or any other Medium Thousand Worlds.

What his Divine Consciousness could perceive was just a vast Void!

Clearly, his level was not high enough.

Perhaps, after breaking through yet another major realm, there would be something to gain?

"But now there’s one more, no, countless more worlds, isn’t there?"

Fang Xi thought about the new Medium Thousand World with some excitement.

He deeply understood the terrifying profits that come from trade between two worlds, not to mention... it was a monopoly!

"Only, that Medium Thousand World seems somewhat dangerous..."

"Let’s start with one of its Lower Realms first... The Small Thousand Worlds revolving around that Medium Thousand World should be on the same level as the Mortal Realm..."

"With my current cultivation level, I can completely dominate!"

He grinned slightly, taking a deep breath.

Swirls of Mother Qi of All Woods instantly gathered, forming a thick layer of green mist that rose slowly, looking like a cloud of celebration.

Through the resonance of the Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm, Fang Xi knew that once the Mother Qi of All Woods reached a scope of about thirty thousand mu, he could break through to the Middle Stage of Integration!

As for the latter stage of Integration, it would be around sixty to seventy thousand mu.

To get a glimpse into the realm of Mahayana Individual Immortal...

"Ten thousand mu of Mother Qi of All Woods... it seems not too difficult."

Fang Xi stroked his chin.

Ever since he acquired the ’Ginseng Fruit Tree’ and various Spiritual Roots of Falling Sky Island, the Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm had seen considerable development.

Recently, the surplus Mother Qi of All Woods he gained each year was about a hundred mu.

To reach thirty thousand mu would only take two hundred years of Light and Time.

"The path of cultivation for an Earth Immortal, after gradually perfecting in the Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm, finally reveals its terrifying aspect!"

"By now, the speed of my cultivation and realm-breaking has likely caught up with, or even surpassed, that of the Fang Immortal Taoist Master, hasn’t it?"

...

The news of a new Integration Cultivator emerging from the Penglai Fairy Pavilion had already spread in the Sky Brahman Domain and, at an astonishing speed, proliferated throughout the 99 territories of the human race.

Many cultivators who heard this news were first in disbelief.

What merit or ability did the Penglai Fairy Pavilion have? Previously, it was merely a Returning to Emptiness power, decent within one territory, but when compared to the scope of the human race, it was as insignificant as a tiny shrimp.

How could shallow waters breed a True Dragon?

But after repeatedly confirming the authenticity of the news, those in power could only shut their mouths and then began to inquire about who this Integration Cultivist was and what his preferences were.

As one of the top echelons of the human race, even if they could not pull him into their own power, they must at least become acquainted with him.

On this day.

Two Escape Lights appeared outside the Penglai Fairy Pavilion.

One of the figures was conspicuously a bald Luohan, dressed in a dark-golden kasaya with an aged face and two long white eyebrows hanging down, his expression seemingly filled with sorrowful thoughts.

The other was a beautiful woman with an exquisite face, carrying a subtle enchanting allure.

"Lady Qin Yin of the Black Tortoise Pavilion, greets Predecessor Luo!"

Upon seeing the sorrowful Luohan, the beautiful woman promptly paid her respects.

For this figure was none other than an Integration Cultivator stationed in Sky Brahman City, a beginning stage Great Power!

"Lady Qin need not be overly courteous..."

The Luohan, surnamed Luo, with hands in prayer, revealed a slight smile, the sorrowful bearing gone, replaced by a kind and compassionate demeanor, "The Black Tortoise Pavilion, as the number one commercial guild of the human race, has a formidable intelligence network in every territory. It seems Lady Qin has come here with a definite plan..."

Despite the newly developed Sky Brahman Domain, the Black Tortoise Pavilion already had a branch there.

And it seems they have already collected ample information about the Ascending Immortal ’Fang Xi,’ specifically sent out the charming and alluring ’Lady Qin Yin.’

Not only was she in the late stage of Returning to Emptiness, she also possessed the ’Phenix Qin Body,’ an enviable asset for high-level cultivators who practice dual cultivation or delight in the joys of the flesh...

Predecessor Luo, although holding contempt for such methods, also understood that the significance of an Integration Cultivator was too great; even if the approach was a bit dirty, the Black Tortoise Pavilion had to accept it.

"Far from it... I’m just doing my best. Predecessor Luo represents the Sky Brahman Army and has the backing of Jin Gangzi, one of the Five Sons of Human Race... In terms of prestige, he far surpasses myself," Lady Qin Yin replied softly, her voice fine and lingering as if the sounds could circle beams and remain in the ear for days on end.

If not for the fact that Predecessor Luo cultivated the Brahman Sect’s techniques, with some prohibitions, his Dao heart might have wavered slightly.

With hands in prayer, he laughed and said, "Previously, the Divine Calculator predicted that opening up the Sky Brahman Domain would bring great benefits... and now it seems this place indeed has some fate’s favor. Less than a thousand years after its cultivation, an Integration Cultivist was born – a good omen indeed..."

If Fang Xi had heard this, he would surely be speechless.

After all, the Divine Calculator was already in dire straits, and his previous predictions were likely inaccurate...

At this moment, the array of Penglai Fairy Pavilion widely opened, revealing the figures of Fairy Yunxi and Lady Baolian: "Predecessor Luo, Lady Qin... Your visit brings honor to our pavilion."

During these days, they had already sent away many forces below the level of Returning to Emptiness.

However, today’s visitors were from two great Integration forces, one of whom was also an early-stage Integration cultivator. It would be somewhat improper for Fang Xi not to show up now.

...

Outside Fang Xi’s Dongfu, Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu were pacing anxiously.

"We have already sent several Voice Transmission Talismans; why has there been no response?"

Liu Xu conjectured, "Could it be... Senior Fang is still in deep seclusion?"

"Alas, I’m afraid that might be the case."

Shui Lingxin sighed, "If that’s so, even if it’s an invitation from the two great Integration forces of Jin Gangzi and the Black Tortoise Pavilion, we can only refuse... Consolidating his cultivation is naturally more important than making connections with fellow cultivators."

"True, compared to connections and influence... we cultivators should prioritize our own cultivation."

The prohibition’s spiritual light at the entrance of the Dongfu flashed, and Fang Xi stepped out.

Shui Lingxin and Liu Xu’s faces lit up with joy, and they quickly paid their respects, "We pay respect to Uncle-Master (Senior)!"

In their eyes, Fang Xi had returned to his former state, graceful and refined, gentle as jade, brimming with vitality. The immense pressure that was present just after his breakthrough to Integration had now vanished without trace.

This indicated that he had completely consolidated his early-stage Integration cultivation and could exert control over it with ease.

"Hmm, Lingxin, your Dao Heart is firm. Your future prospects are boundless."

Fang Xi looked at Shui Lingxin, his eyes full of approval.

For a moment, he seemed to recall that girl who used to call him Uncle.

In this life, Shui Lingxin’s talents were extraordinary, and with such a heart dedicated to the Dao, plus his own protection, it should not be a big problem for her to break through to Returning to Emptiness later on.

Possibly even reaching Integration or Mahayana was within sight.

"Thank you for the praise, Uncle-Master, but Lingxin is not worthy..."

Shui Lingxin paid another respect and hurriedly relayed the situation regarding the visitors from the two Integration forces.

"In that case, let’s arrange to meet them together at the Xiangshui Pavilion," Fang Xi thought for a moment, "I’ll go fetch two bottles of properly aged Green Bamboo Wine to entertain the guests..."

After his breakthrough to Integration, he still wanted to taste the Green Bamboo Spirit Wine that had accompanied him throughout his growth.

Moreover, he had grown increasingly fond of the original flavor.

After all, now high-level Spirit Wine was readily available, but to find the sentiment from those days again... that was difficult...

...

Xiangshui Pavilion.

"Congratulations on your advancement to Integration, Sir!"

The surname Luo Integration cultivator raised his verdant cup, took a sip of "Green Bamboo Wine," and his white eyebrows crinkled immediately.

"This wine..."

Lady Qin Yin, with her hands as smooth as jade, played with the wine cup in her hand.

The Green Bamboo Wine Fang Xi was now serving to honored guests was the original version, lacking much spiritual energy, and with the most prominent bitter taste.

In Lady Qin Yin’s view, this wine was an insult to the name of Spirit Wine, unworthy of even being used to water a garden...

Deep down, she felt it was a disgrace to the jade cup.

After all, these jade cups and bottles... were made from fifth or sixth tier materials, with various miraculous effects for lower-tier cultivators.

She even suspected that this newly advanced Great Integration cultivator bore some animosity towards the Black Tortoise Pavilion, offering such inferior wine as hospitality, hoping she would take the hint and leave.

However, cultivators are a deep and thoughtful bunch, and seeing that the surname Luo Integration cultivator was treated the same, she understood it was not deliberate malice, but equal treatment for all.

"This wine... named ’Green Bamboo Wine’, was something I concocted back when I was merely at the Qi Refining stage..."

Fang Xi slowly sipped a cup, "Although it has been improved several times, nowadays I find that I prefer the original taste... This pot was brewed by my own hands, taken out today to treat honored guests..."

"To think that it is a wine personally brewed by an Integration cultivator, I am indeed fortunate," said Lady Qin Yin, her eyes glittering as she took another drink.

"Haha... Despite its bitterness, this wine has an aftertaste of sweetness; your wine must have a story behind it, Sir," the surname Luo Integration cultivator similarly smiled faintly and drank the Spirit Wine.

In fact, these were all pleasantries.

If Fang Xi were not an Integration cultivator, and dared to serve such inferior wine, even Lady Qin Yin would turn hostile and consider killing someone!

’Only at this moment do I realize the indisputable truth of power... It is the most reliable thing to lean on.’

Fang Xi silently took another sip of Green Bamboo Wine, letting the bitter taste linger on his lips and teeth before smiling, "I am aware of both your intentions, but I am used to a life of freedom and have no thoughts of joining any forces..."

"Indeed, there are many fellow daoists who share the same idea," replied the surname Luo Integration cultivator, no longer pressing the matter, merely saying, "Considering the camaraderie from our days in the Sky Brahman Army, if the Army faces difficulties in the future, I hope you would not hesitate to lend your aid..."

As a cultivator of the same level, he naturally understood that the Dao Heart of an Integration cultivator was extremely firm, and once decided upon, would not be easily swayed.

"It seems I must also take my leave disappointed. This is a ’Black Tortoise Pavilion’ distinguished guest token, please take care of it. Wherever you are in any domain, any Black Tortoise Pavilion branch will host you well and offer you the lowest discount available..."

Lady Qin Yin, without a trace of disappointment on her face, smilingly presented a jade token. On it seemed to be a vivid image of a Xuanwu, lifelike and leisurely swimming about.