Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 137 Chaos Across the Land

Several hours later.

Taibai Island, inside the cave.

Fang Qing stretched comfortably and got up from the jade bed.

"Young master..."

A voice, sweet and seductive, rang out.

Two delicate hands wrapped around his waist and helped him put on his ceremonial robes.

Fang Qing closed his eyes, enjoying the beauty's gentle care, still savoring the magical duel they had just fought:

"Hmm... The smooth transformation between my various Dao foundations makes me almost invincible unless I'm facing an enemy who is a whole realm below me." After a moment, he sat on the jade chair and drank a cup of spiritual wine.

Two blushes appeared on Yu Xiang'er's cheeks as she gazed at him with adoration.

"Give me an update on the situation with Master Heiyuan."

Fang Qing ignored him and casually replied.

After converting this woman with the "Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique," Tianxin Island and the Extinction Sea Alliance no longer had any secrets.

Yu Xiang'er said, "Master... no, True Man Hei Yuan's personality is unpredictable. Since his eldest disciple died, he has become increasingly tyrannical towards us after cultivating the Black Profound Scripture... If it weren't for the restrictions he placed on us, we would probably have scattered long ago..."

"There are currently sixty-eight Foundation Establishment cultivators on Tianxin Island, including those in the late Foundation Establishment stage..."

"Haiyuan Island and the Jade Boat Merchant Guild have secretly pledged allegiance to the Extinction Alliance..."

Fang Qing nodded slightly as he listened to Yu Xiang'er's story.

He certainly wouldn't keep this woman; instead, he planned to send her back to the Sea Extinction Alliance.

After all, this woman is a disciple of Master Heiyuan, and her status is noble; she cannot disappear for too long.

Moreover, this means he has spies within both sides of the conflict, so whether or not the Lesser Universe is in chaos is entirely up to him. "I've almost completely cleared the Lesser Universe instance."

Fang Qing thought for a moment and asked, "Tell me about the cultivation world in the East Sea... Why did your master come to the Lesser Universe Sea?"

Yu Xiang'er's face showed a look of reminiscence: "The cultivation world in the East Sea is vast and boundless. Only sects with Nascent Soul stage monsters in charge can be called major sects... The great demons in the ocean are also more dangerous, with no shortage of fourth-order demon beasts."

"True Master Heiyuan originally cultivated on 'Ice Sky Island,' where he was a notorious Tribulation Cultivator... Later, he encountered a Foundation Establishment cultivator with an Ice Spirit Root, and during their fight, the opponent managed to escape... However, the opponent left behind a treasure map, which showed the location of the Lesser Universe Sea!"

"A treasure map?" Fang Qing thought it sounded like a conspiracy. "What does that ice-elemental cultivator look like?"

"A full head of white hair, a man's body with a woman's appearance..."

After Yu Xiang'er described it, Fang Qing immediately understood: "It's Zhong Lingxiu! Yes, this person has a blood feud with the Bihai Sect... Did she escape to the cultivation world of the East Sea and deliberately spread some kind of treasure map to attract Core Formation cultivators?"

The Zhong family is, after all, a Core Formation power, so they might have some knowledge of the existence of the secret realm.

A thought struck him, and he asked, "Have you heard Master Heiyuan mention the 'Zhou Tian Xing Gong'?"

"Never..."

Yu Xiang'er thought about it carefully and slowly shook her head.

"Alright, you should go back to Tianxin Island in a few days... and be my eyes and ears."

As for the position of Consort Ming?

Fang Qing was still somewhat stingy and did not give it.

"Yes, young master."

Yu Xiang'er responded softly, like a gentle young woman.

"Haha, before we go to Tianxin Island, let's use all the seductive arts you've learned..."

Fang Qing laughed heartily.

This is also an occasional source of enjoyment during my spare time from cultivation.

His pursuit of power, becoming a "Year-Bearer," and attaining immortality is merely for the sake of enjoying life longer and better. He must not put the cart before the horse and turn himself into a stone that only knows how to cultivate.

"With Qin Ruxue and Yu Xiang'er on this side of Xiao Huanhai... no matter what big moves they make there, they can't hide it from me."

"As long as there are no outsiders forming their Golden Core, everything is stable."

Ancient Shu, Xituo County, Wusheng Temple.

Inside the side room, Fang Qing sat cross-legged on an apricot-yellow futon, secretly calculating: "In this way, I can focus more attention on the ancient Shu side." He pretended to leave the pass and then found Miao Shan.

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Miaoshan presided over the main affairs of Wusheng Temple, while Miaoshui was more responsible for reception and liaison.

The previous characters, such as Miao Huo, Miao Feng, and even Qing Jing Ming Fei, were more like henchmen.

Of course, in the Vajrayana realm, they are called "Dharma Protectors".

"Mingzi, nothing's happening at the temple... The White Bone Path has gained another 300,000 followers..."

Miao Shan smiled.

"Wow? So many?"

The sudden surge in the number of believers startled Fang Qing.

"It's nothing more than the demon race driving fish into the abyss..."

Miao Shan smiled and handed over a piece of intelligence: "Mingzi, please take a look..."

Fang Qing glanced at it and was stunned: "The Azure Bird Tribe is unstoppable, breaking through nine passes and swallowing three prefectures... their military might has already approached Ba Prefecture, the heart of ancient Shu?"

"No wonder so many refugees have fled to Xituo County, but how is that possible?"

Previously, the Azure Bird Tribe took a long time to conquer Beixuan County, and although they also won a great victory, it was not as swift and decisive as this.

"Hehe... Mingzi, the movements and casualties of these mortal armies are useless to you. What you need to see is whether any Purple Mansions have fallen..."

Miao Shan Mingfei smiled and said, "In the previous battle in Beixuan County, one of the Shangyong Sect's Purple Mansion members died... But this time, the demon army annexed three counties and greatly defeated the ancient Shu army... yet not a single Purple Mansion member died in battle, so it's not a big deal."

"Could it be?"

Thinking back to the last visit by the little princess of the Bluebird Tribe, Fang Qing seemed to be deep in thought.

"How could the combined strength of just one division of the Azure Bird Tribe, not the combined strength of all eight divisions of Falling Phoenix Mountain, be so formidable?"

"It's nothing more than the Azure Bird Clan's behind-the-scenes Purple Mansion paying a huge price to bribe the Purple Mansion of Moyun Cliff in pursuit of their Dao path..."

Miao Shan laughed and said, "Anyway, it's just the common people and those miscellaneous cultivators and clan cultivators who die... To the demonic path, the common people are like leeks; as long as the price is right, there's nothing that can't be sold."

Fang Qing suddenly understood.

The powerful demon behind the Azure Bird Clan, at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, needs to create chaos throughout the world to attain the Dao of [Bi Yue].

While the strength of the Azure Bird Clan might not be sufficient, they could bribe Moyun Cliff, or even the Hehuan Sect in the east and the Yinshi Sect in the south with large sums of money!

All the other side wants is for the world to be in chaos; the process is irrelevant.

As for Moyun Cliff?

It's a sure thing that they can make a profit. After all, once the Great Demon has passed the Gold Certification, they can reclaim the lost ground. There's no loss in the process, but they actually make a lot of money. As for the common people and lower cultivators?

It will grow back on its own after a while anyway.

"With the demon race heading south, the only real battle will likely be at Shangyong Gate... This battle will be used to demonstrate our resolve, and everything afterward will just be an act, with each side getting what they want."

"Is this the perspective of the Upper Sect?"

Fang Qing felt a chill in his heart.

If he were still the same rogue cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, under this trend, he would probably only be able to drift with the tide, feeling uneasy.

But at this moment, backed by the Secret Realm, they were able to sit firmly in Xituo County, with a clear understanding of the situation, and even manage to get a share of the spoils amidst the chaos. "Indeed... in this world, background is very important, even in cultivation."

"This ancient Shu land is truly difficult to navigate."

The border area of ​​Xituo County.

Zhenxiguan.

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A vast, dark mass of refugees gathered in a long line.

From time to time, convoys and crowds from afar would mingle in, making it look exceptionally large.

"When a dynasty prospers, the people suffer; when a dynasty falls, the people suffer..."

High in the sky, Fang Qing rode the Fire Bowl, watching the scenes below.

Among the refugees, there were horse-drawn carriages, oxcarts, and a considerable number of well-dressed individuals.

On the contrary, there were not many people who were actually dressed in rags.

"Could this be... a checkpoint still collecting money? No money, no passage?"

Fang Qing glanced at the soldiers below and roughly understood: "The White Bone Path is inhuman... and those who flee into Xituo County like this are all fat sheep, they can be slaughtered again."

"Haha... Akiko's here too?"

Amidst the laughter, a streak of light flew in; it was Miao Feng.

"What are you doing here?"

Fang Qing asked.

"Mingzi, you may not know this, but now that Ancient Shu has fallen, countless rogue cultivators and foundational Dao forces are trying to escape to Xituo, hoping for a night's rest. I'm here collecting taxes..."

Miao Fengmingzi shook his head: "No, it's about seeing their devotion to the Buddhist and Taoist traditions. If they're not devout, they won't pass..."

"Oh? I wonder how much should be offered?"

Fang Qing asked a question.

"Cultivators who practice Qi cultivation need one Qi cultivation item each, while Foundation Establishment cultivators need a Foundation Establishment item..."

Miao Feng replied matter-of-factly, "After all, our path leads to the Pure Land of Bliss..."

"That's how it should be."

Fang Qing nodded: "However, it's just taxes for cultivators. These mortals below are of great use to my White Bone Sect. Are we going to be stingy with their food? Let's just open the gate..."

"yes!"

Miao Fengmingzi clasped his hands together and went to relay the order.

Before long, the Zhenxi Pass was opened wide, and a large influx of people rushed in, with many cheering.

Fang Qing concealed himself and landed inside the pass. A quick scan with his divine sense revealed a considerable amount of information:

"Sigh...who knew this demonic chaos would reach Ba County? Could it be that all the immortals above are dead?"

"Heh heh, all the immortals in Ba County are long gone, now they can only desperately come to the Buddha for protection..."

Two seemingly knowledgeable mortals were whispering amongst themselves inside the carriage.

"Alas... what have we, the common people, done to deserve this?"

The first to speak suddenly sighed, "I heard that the situation at the front was initially quite good. General Ji Fengchun is a man of great talent, and he set up an ambush at Sancha Mountain, surrounding many demons... However, a powerful demon suddenly appeared, stormed the camp, and devoured General Ji alive... Our army suffered a great defeat as a result." "Our immortals here, it is said, suffered heavy casualties in a previous incident and are no longer able to fight..."

"Alas... demons wreak havoc on the world, and the common people are as worthless as weeds..."

Fang Qing listened to the description and was speechless.

"What use are mortal generals?"

"Even if one enters the cultivation realm and becomes a Qi-accepting or Foundation Establishment cultivator... if a powerful demon from the Purple Mansion Realm shamelessly attacks from a higher level, one will still be defeated... But, has the chaos already reached Ba County?"

He seemed to have thought of something, and his heart stirred. He habitually made some silent calculations about the Fangjiabao matter, but received no feedback.

"I've forgotten that this is the ancient Shu, where the secrets of heaven are obscured. Even with the blessing of the Dao-Born Pearl, I can only barely predict my own fortune..."

Fang Qing shook his head, calculated the fortune of his trip, and received a divination result: "Minor good fortune?"