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Chapter 999 - 855: The Heavenly Spirit Liquid (Extra - , Monthly Ticket Request)

Chapter 999: Chapter 855: The Heavenly Spirit Liquid (Extra Chapter, Monthly Ticket Request)

"The origin has been damaged?"

Fang Xi’s face showed an appropriately inquisitive expression.

For the gossip about one of the Five Sons of the Human Race, it seems no cultivator can truly stay indifferent.

"I do not know the details, but ever since then, Changqingzi has resumed his activities in the Lower Realm that had been quiet for a while, and he has also been collecting long-lived spiritual pets returning to emptiness..."

Jin Gangzi unapologetically betrayed Changqingzi.

However, in Fang Xi’s mind, he contemplated:

’Calculating the time, Changqingzi’s origin was damaged not long after the actual demise of Changqingzi’s incarnation in the Lower Realm... Could it be...’

A conjecture gradually took shape in his mind.

Some Externalization techniques impose great restrictions on the incarnation, and some even have prohibitions that cause the incarnation to perish immediately if the original body dies!

Perhaps Changqingzi’s incarnation had such a prohibition, but he had suppressed it with either his profound cultivation or treasures, resulting in severe injury and damage to his origin?

’Of course, it is also possible that... it’s a deception?!’

’Changqingzi is actually unharmed and merely tricking his enemies into revealing themselves?’

To Fang Xi, this was irrelevant; once he reached the Mahayana stage, he would surely take Changqingzi’s life.

Jin Gangzi placed his hands together and said, "Changqingzi is cunning and calculating. Perhaps his origin being damaged is merely an excuse to avoid coming to Heaven Origin City to partake in the great battle..."

"Perhaps..."

Fang Xi maintained a non-committal demeanor, smoothly changing the topic to discussing breakthroughs and cultivation after reaching the late stage of Integration.

In this regard, Jin Gangzi proved to be a willing teacher, offering quite a few suggestions.

The two enjoyed their conversation immensely, feeling as if they had met kindred spirits.

Then, Fang Xi said, "I’ve discussed with Ji Feixue, a cultivator from the Black Tortoise Pavilion, for many days and have barely managed to repair a damaged Immortal Array, which might be beneficial to the upcoming battle..."

"Amitabha, Sir Qing Hezi, you are truly selfless, much more honorable than people like Changqingzi. I admire you..."

Jin Gangzi’s eyes brightened: "Is there a place where I may offer my assistance?"

"Regarding that damaged Immortal Array, Ji Daoist and I can forge and repair some of the array tools. What follows is merely embedding some nodes without interfering with the original arrays of Heaven Origin City..."

Fang Xi said with a light smile, with such matters naturally being coordinated by Ji Feixue, the head of the arrays.

"However, one of the main Array Flags, I plan to forge into an Array Taoist instrument, but I am facing some difficulties..."

He shared his predicament.

"There are many talisman forging masters in the Black Tortoise Pavilion. It seems that this ’Array Taoist instrument’ has high requirements..." Jin Gangzi thoughtfully continued: "However, for the sake of the human race, it is my inescapable duty. Let’s go meet ’Fire Cangzi’, the master, right away."

Upon hearing this, a trace of joy immediately appeared on Fang Xi’s face.

The ’Xuanwu Banner’ he envisioned would have to be at least a quasi-eighth order.

Even the so-called talisman forging grandmasters would find it difficult to craft such a treasure.

Although Ji Feixue couldn’t solve the issue, she did provide some insight.

Recently in Heaven Origin City, where the essence of the human race was gathered, there were quite a few talisman forging grandmasters.

Among them was Jin Gangzi’s friend, known as ’Fire Cangzi’, who had once forged several well-known replicas of Immortal Mansion Rare Treasures, ranking among the top in talisman forging skills within the human race.

There were also several other talisman forging grandmasters with notable achievements, though they leaned more towards Wu Xingzi and Mo Yunzi.

Of course, Fang Xi preferred familiarity over novelty and chose to seek help from Jin Gangzi.

Two streams of Escape Light flew out of ’Jinfan Residence’ and arrived at a Dongfu halfway up the mountain.

Jin Gangzi was obviously very familiar with this ’Fire Cangzi’, not even needing to send word, going directly into the Dongfu’s Great Array.

He waved and threw a token, and the fiery red glow within the array automatically parted, revealing a clear path.

Fang Xi followed Jin Gangzi into Fire Cangzi’s Dongfu.

This Dongfu had naturally been sacrificed into a Cave Heaven.

As they entered, they were not met with rolling heat waves, but instead with little bridges over running streams and winding corridors.

Between the lush green mountains, streams of water flowed like ribbons, and by the streams, there were women with lovely eyes and white teeth, dressed in light white gowns, apparently washing something?

Fang Xi scanned with his Divine Consciousness and his expression shifted slightly: "Thousand-fold Weak Water? The items in those women’s hands seem to be..."

"Indeed, they are Golden Brahma Demon Exterminating Bamboos..." Jin Gangzi said with a smile: "Sir Qing Hezi, can you see the subtlety here?"

"This seems to be the Water Refining Skill. The Golden Brahma Demon Exterminating Bamboo is extremely tough and is precisely restrained by the Thousand-fold Weak Water... This way, washing out the bamboo filaments and then performing water refining, combined with the landscape’s array, from yin extreme springs yang, probably refining is an extremely hard and yang instrument!"

Although Fang Xi wasn’t skilled in talisman forging, as a Great Integration Cultivator who had read extensively and traveled far, he still possessed some insight.

"Well said, well said..."

A robust voice echoed: "I laid out this ’Nine-Curved Spiritual Domain Array’, which uses array-based talisman forging technique. It’s not only capable of refining the Golden Brahma Exterminating Bamboo into Thunder Pearls, but the key is it can do so in large quantities..."

A flash of fire, and an elder appeared before Fang Xi’s eyes.

This person’s cultivation was around the initial phase of Integration, with a long beard hanging down to his waist, and bright, spirited eyes. His eyebrows resembled silkworms but were of a reddish-blood color.

"Amitabha... Fellow Daoist Fire Cangzi, you must have seen Qing Hezi before."

Jin Gangzi clasped his hands together and said, "Fang Xi would like to sacrificially refine a magical instrument of Array Taoism, and wonders if you might render your aid just this once?"

"You’re asking me to lend a hand?"

Although ’Qing Hezi’ was one of the Five Sons of the Human Race, Fire Cangzi was not particularly polite to Fang Xi: "Lord Qing Hezi, are you aware that I’m currently forging the ’Gold Brahma Demon-exterminating Parent-child Thunder Bead’, a magical instrument specifically prepared for the coming battle... With this Divine Thunder, even a Monster Cultivator at the Returning to Emptiness stage could be slain, and if it forms a net of lightning, any Integration Monster Cultivator trapped within would be gravely injured at the very least..."

The implication was clear: what merit or ability did Fang Xi possess that would warrant pausing such a crucial weapon of war for his sake?

’This Jin Gangzi... is quite smooth.’

A slight smile appeared in Fang Xi’s thoughts.

Jin Gangzi had readily agreed before, likely anticipating Fire Cangzi’s question.

However, Fang Xi was naturally fully prepared and had nothing to be ashamed of: "The instrument of Array Taoism that I’m preparing to forge would not result in just one Monster Cultivator’s death... It’s even possible that it could influence the course of the war and secure an early victory."

"Hmm?"

Fire Cangzi was somewhat surprised: "Is what you say true?"

"Of course, it is. I only ask that both of you keep this a secret," Fang Xi stated.

There were no shortage of assignments within the human race to infiltrate and leak secrets; secrecy in this matter was vital.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, this matter will be known only to Fire Cangzi and myself."

Jin Gangzi clasped his hands together, as if finally making up his mind: "Fellow Daoist Fire Cangzi, the Gold Brahma Demon-exterminating Parent-child Thunder Bead is already more than halfway complete. The remaining work, if taken over by your incarnations and disciples, should pose no significant issues..."

"Indeed, that is feasible... though it’s a bit rushed."

Fire Cangzi stroked his beard and looked at Fang Xi: "May I enquire what exactly you are planning to forge, fellow Daoist? Let me state upfront... I only enjoy forging magical instruments with all sorts of rare materials. If the materials you provide are rare enough, I might even waive any reward!"

"I believe they won’t disappoint you," Fang Xi replied softly, then gave his Storage Bag a pat.

A series of spirit materials instantly appeared.

"Not bad, all are seventh-grade treasures. This is ’Transformative Star Iron’, also ’Ninth Heaven God Gang’, ’Warm Jade of Unison Hearts’..."

Fire Cangzi’s eyes flashed red as he scanned them with his Spiritual Eye Skills, naming each one without much change in his expression.

To him, seventh-grade treasures were nothing extraordinary.

But the elephant hide and tusks that appeared next made Fire Cangzi’s eyes light up: "Hide and tusks from a Six-tooth Heaven Elephant... Very good, very good indeed. They are still so well preserved. Fellow Daoist, no, Lord Qing Hezi has truly slain Saint Lu Xing."

It was only then that the wizened old man began to show a considerable amount of respect.

In the Cultivation World, strength was what truly mattered!

Even Jin Gangzi could not help showing an odd expression upon seeing the materials of Lu Xing, whose cultivation was not so far off from his own, being taken out one by one.

"There’s more, this item as well!"

Fang Xi laughed, producing a pitch-black jade bottle.

"This is..."

A flicker of puzzlement crossed Fire Cangzi’s eyes. After inspecting it, he began to ponder deeply: "Although I do not recognize this substance, it feels similar to a mythical talisman forging treasure known as ’Heaven-reaching Liquid’, which is said to be used by Immortals in their forging... It should only exist in the Immortal Realm."

"This substance was found in an Immortal Mansion by a certain enemy of mine, the result of countless Immortal families’ ores melting and refining over many years... When directly applied to a magical instrument, it possesses the miraculous effect of enhancing its power," Fang Xi explained the nature of the Spiritual Liquid.

"Ridiculous!"

Yet, the next moment, Fire Cangzi exploded in indignation: "Even if this isn’t the ’Heaven-reaching Liquid,’ it must be some variant with similar effects. To simply smear it on for sacrificial refining... such a lack of talisman forging skills is a crime against heaven, a crime against heaven... Who is your enemy? Since they had half a bottle, they might have more. Another day, I’ll get Jin Gangzi, and we’ll take him down together. I only want this Spiritual Liquid, what do you say?"

"Ahem..."

Jin Gangzi turned away, silently reciting a Buddhist scripture.

"Fellow Daoist truly has a sincere nature..."

Fang Xi offered his admiration: "However, Carefree Sky Demon King has already been eliminated by me, and there’s only this half bottle of Spiritual Liquid left. There’s no need to discuss this matter any further..."

Fire Cangzi: "..."

He was momentarily speechless, his demeanor becoming even more respectful: "Lord Qing Hezi, with you bringing out so many rare materials, could it be that you wish to create a replica of one of the Immortal Mansion Rare Treasures? Haha... You’ve certainly come to the right person. Even a replica of an Immortal Mansion Rare Treasure, when forged by me, can compare to an incomplete original in terms of power... I’ve never failed..."

"Actually, it’s just an array-based treasure... You only need to properly forge the main body. Later on, I must personally set up the Great Array and imprint the array patterns on it," Fang Xi said with a sigh, taking out the final jade box: "I would like this to be used for the flagpole of the Array Flag..."

The most crucial materials for a banner-like treasure were the pole and the flag’s fabric.

Therefore, this material was also freshly acquired by his main body.

But instead of bringing it himself, Fang Xi used the power of the ’Treasures of All Heavens’ to summon his heterodox incarnation directly to Falling Sky Island. After entrusting the heterodox incarnation with numerous materials, he then sent him over.

Since the heterodox incarnation had appeared, Fang Xi did not care if he was being watched or monitored by various means, as his main body would certainly not make an appearance lightly anymore.

Now, his main body was even sparing visits to Penglai Fairy Pavilion, dedicating himself to expanding the Earth Immortal Spiritual Realm on Falling Sky Island.

"This is..."

Upon slightly opening the jade box, Fire Cangzi began to tremble uncontrollably: "A Spirit Root from an Immortal Mansion?!"