Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 382 Late Stage of Golden Core

Xiao Huanhai, Taibai Island.

Fang Qing stayed on Yuquan Island for several days before arriving at Taibai Island.

He still has a strong attachment to this island.

He was lying on Qin Ruxue's lap, occasionally eating fruit...

"Um?"

Fang Qing suddenly sat up and, through the 'Dao Sheng Pearl,' witnessed the great battle at Shuiyue Palace, the appearance of the Nascent Soul Venerable, and the process of the demonic army's defeat...

"As expected, Shuiyue Palace and Leiyin Temple still possess the resources of a Nascent Soul cultivator! I'm afraid we won't be able to take advantage of them this time..."

Even if the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster said that the avatar would only have one chance to attack, and would then dissipate under the pressure of heaven and earth...

But other Nascent Soul stage cultivators might not believe it! No one dares to gamble with their own life!

Therefore, there is a high probability that this battle between good and evil will end in a disappointing way.

As for what happens next, it depends on whether those two Nascent Soul cultivators can successfully advance to the Deity Transformation stage...

"And then there's the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster... Even if his attack on the Water Moon Palace was brief, it might not have been without its gains... Moreover, for demonic cultivators, obtaining even a few corpses of similar rank is a significant reward!"

"And... how did he learn that a Nascent Soul cultivator's avatar existed in the Water Moon Palace?"

Fang Qing deduced the cause and effect, and then saw a figure he knew very well: "Zhan Hongxiu? It seems that old tortoise deliberately leaked the information?"

"Yes, it's only natural that it resents those two independent factions and seeks revenge..."

He calmed down and began to think: 'I was originally planning to take this opportunity to make a quick buck at Leiyin Temple or Shuiyue Palace... but now it seems that staying put is worse than making a move.'

For Fang Qing now, his previous deal with the Beast Taming Sect had already made him a fortune. For him to be interested in anything else, it would have to be at least a Nascent Soul stage opportunity.

Aside from that, only the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster and that lightning-attribute spiritual treasure piqued his slight interest...

……

Several days later, a beam of light landed on Taibai Island.

"Brother Daoist, your younger sister requests an audience!"

The Nascent Soul's divine sense directly entered Fang Qing's ears, making him smile and realize that Zhan Hongxiu was truly anxious.

"Hmm, this woman of destiny is caught in the chaos of the world; I wonder how much she'll reap... She's not like me, paving the way for resources at the Nascent Soul stage..."

"come over!"

When Zhan Hongxiu arrived at an ice palace, she saw a banquet table with Fang Qing raising his cup to drink alone, while Qin Ruxue stood behind him, like an ice goddess, awe-inspiring and unapproachable...

"Brother Dao, you truly have plenty of free time..."

Zhan Hongxiu sat down, a hint of envy on her face, and said self-deprecatingly, "Unlike my younger sister, who immediately wavered upon hearing the outcome of the war between the righteous and demonic forces in the East Sea..."

"Without desires or wants, one naturally experiences neither joy nor fear..."

Fang Qing asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you referring to the matter of the demonic sect besieging the Water Moon Palace and being defeated by the Nascent Soul avatar?"

When the topic turned to business, Zhan Hongxiu's expression immediately became serious: "It is said that this battle was extremely fierce. The Supreme Elder of the Beast Taming Sect, Dongmen Jin, died on the spot... The Lord of Talisman Sword Island was seriously injured, and the Shang Family Ancestor and the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster paid a considerable price to barely escape..."

"The Heavenly Mystery Sect and the Four Seas Sect no longer dared to besiege Leiyin Temple, and the army of cultivators has already retreated... Now it all depends on whether those two can achieve the Divine Transformation."

Zhan Hongxiu's speculation coincided with Fang Qing's.

"In such a chaotic world, it is the perfect time for Nascent Soul cultivators to seize power."

Fang Qing smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, could it be that you have your eye on Talisman Sword Island?"

To be honest, he had some grudges with Talisman Sword Island, and in the Guixu Secret Realm, he had offended both the Heavenly Mystery Sect and Blood Fiend Island. Now, taking advantage of the chaos, he felt perfectly justified.

"Indeed, it is Talisman Sword Island! The Beast Taming Sect was breached and did not leave behind many treasures... it is of little use. As for territory, Brother and Sister naturally do not care about it."

"As for the Heavenly Mystery Sect and the Four Seas Sect, their strength has not been weakened... just like the Water Moon Palace and the Thunder Sound Temple, they are tough nuts to crack! The Profound Center Sect has already been divided up, so there's no profit to be made from them either..."

"The remaining options are to choose one of the three islands: Blood Fiend, Merchant Island, or Talisman Sword Island... The Talisman Sword Island Master was the most severely injured, making him a natural target for many rogue cultivators and tribulation cultivators. If we mingle among them, we're sure to get a share!"

Zhan Hongxiu spoke eloquently, while within her sea of ​​consciousness, the Turtle Elder repeatedly said, "That Fiendish brat is no simpleton; he possesses a secret technique for refining late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators… He must be very interested in that Talisman Sword Island Master. This is a case of everyone kicking someone when they're down—perfect timing!"

"Isn't the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster the leader of the Demonic Path Alliance?" Zhan Hongxiu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Haha, whether righteous or demonic, they're all cut from the same cloth... Can those late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators really be of one mind? If that were the case, Leiyin Temple would have been destroyed long ago..."

The old tortoise sneered, "The battle is starting strong but ending weakly; the Demonic Alliance will inevitably fall into infighting... and whoever is most seriously injured will become the target!"

"That's true, but I'm not planning to go..."

Fang Qing smiled and drank a cup of spiritual wine.

Why?

Zhan Hongxiu was somewhat surprised. Although she had just reached the Nascent Soul stage and possessed astonishing supernatural powers and magic, she was not afraid of even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator nearing the end of their lifespan if she used a life-shortening secret technique. However, she would only be absolutely certain of victory if she could join forces with this mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, who also possessed the Void Spirit Root, to escape more quickly...

"We cultivators should live a carefree life, like clouds and wild cranes, in order to attain enlightenment."

Fang Qing stood with his hands behind his back and sighed, "The allure of worldly possessions and treasures is blinding and detrimental to future cultivation..."

Zhan Hongxiu and Gui Lao were speechless.

……

"hehe……"

Fang Qing knew that Zhan Hongxiu and the old tortoise would be completely confused after they left.

Actually, he was just too full to move.

What truly attracted him, whether it was the opportunity to transform into a Nascent Soul at Shuiyue Palace and Leiyin Temple, or the Heavenly Treasure of the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster, were not things he could plan for at this time.

"At least, I'll have to wait until I reach the late Nascent Soul stage, right?"

Moreover, there's something important happening in the Dao of Qi Cultivation right now...

Fang Qing's consciousness communicated with "Dao Sheng Zhu," and he fell silent.

……

Fuqi Dao, from the ancient Shu region.

Xituo County.

The mountains and forests are secluded, and a winding bluestone path leads up to a mountain gate that can be faintly seen.

The surrounding area was lush with foliage, the mountains were shrouded in mist, and dewdrops clung to the leaves.

Fang Daoling, accompanied by his wife Hu Yunshu and a little boy, slowly strolled along the bluestone slabs.

"Ahead lies the 'Canghai Sect,' whose sect leader, 'Cang Linzi,' possesses cultivation at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment realm..."

As he walked, he said to his eldest son, Fang Xuankan, "The Canghai Sect was once a renowned lineage, with the Four Waters lineage within it. In terms of foundation, it far surpasses my Qingli Fang family... If you can join this sect, it will fulfill one of my worries."

"Father, I understand."

Fang Xuankan was born with a chubby face and a clever and quick-witted personality, and was always favored by Fang Daoling.

Sending the other party into the Canghai Sect this time is also for the sake of my beloved son's path.

After all, they can't exactly send them to the Bone Path or the Cloud-Piercing Cliff, can they?

The Canghai Sect, after all, was relocated from the territory of the Eastern Taiyi Xuanmen, making it a semi-orthodox sect. Furthermore, it primarily cultivates the water element, making it a perfect match for the Fang family.

"Xuan Kan, after you've joined the sect, remember to be careful with your words and actions..."

Since marrying Fang Daoling, Hu Yunshu has rarely worn bright red. Instead, she has changed into a dark black dress to match Fang Daoling's attire, and is now giving him detailed instructions.

The couple escorted Fang Xuankan to the mountain gate, where disciples of the Canghai Sect led him to participate in the formal apprenticeship ceremony with several newly initiated disciples.

When she walked out again, Hu Yunshu's eyes were a little red.

"Yun Shu...do you resent me?"

Fang Daoling stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky with a somewhat blank expression.

"Some... I know, after all, my family is only the second branch, and since the old matriarch passed away, the first branch has been in a slump. Although Daoyun is talented, she is a woman... You were afraid that Xuankan's talent was too good and would threaten the first branch, so you had no choice but to send him away..."

Hu Yunshu sighed, "At least Canghai Sect is nearby, within the same prefecture, so I can visit Xuan Kan often when I miss him... I've experienced many of these things in the family."

She was rescued by Fang Daoling and brought back to Qingli Mountain. She has always been diligent and hardworking, and is also an extremely intelligent woman. Otherwise, she would not have become Fang Daoling's wife.

But after Hu Yunshu finished speaking, he did not see Fang Daoling respond, so he couldn't help but follow his gaze.

Then, in the western sky, a large blue star appeared, radiating a mysterious light...

At this moment, all cultivators in the world who practiced the [Kui Mu] lineage, whether they were circulating their cultivation techniques or doing anything else, suddenly felt as if they were receiving divine assistance, and some even broke through a level of cultivation technique!

……

Off the sea.

Tianjiaomen.

Su Yuan Sword Immortal suddenly felt something was wrong with himself. He raised his hand and saw that his fingers were transparent, and he could clearly see the blood vessels and bones inside...

Not only him, but also the disciples outside who were at the Foundation Establishment stage were all like this...

Even the entire Tianjiaomen, including the island where Tianjiaomen is located, was completely shrouded in a layer of mist.

When the fog dissipated, the large island had vanished without a trace, having been 'hidden' away.

Not only that, all the cultivators in the world have completely forgotten everything about that True Monarch Guangmu!

Even the Golden Core True Lord forgot the Daoist name and title of the Guangmu True Lord... He only vaguely remembered that there was such a 【Jiaomu】 True Lord.

"what?"

The endless seawater surged in, filling the vacuum left by the loss of the island.

Soon after, a figure appeared in the void; it was none other than the Scattered Wood Immortal!

"Why have I come here?"

For a moment, Sanmu Zhenren's eyes were filled with confusion, followed by a sense of loss: "Perhaps there is a sudden change of spiritual energy in the void? But there should be no opportunity here..."

He even forgot about the Heavenly Horn Gate...

……

Qi Refining Channel.

Fang Qing withdrew his gaze, a chill running through him: 'Has that "Kui Zang Xian Qing Zhenjun" finally completed the final step, demoting Guangmu Zhenjun from his main position to the subordinate position of [Jiaomu]? Has he thus completely seized control of this golden position and advanced to the late Golden Core stage?'

"Guangmu... or rather, that 'Eastern Supreme Lord Qingdi'... has he completely perished?"

"And 'True Lord Kui Zang, the Azure-Holding Monarch,' advanced to the late Golden Core stage based on the merits of 'Kui Zang Horned Head,' even 'hiding' this merit itself and related aspects?"

"Perhaps even Golden Core True Monarchs don't remember 'Eastern Pole Grand Duke Qingdi True Monarch,' but I still remember him... This is danger, but also opportunity! It might even be the only weakness of this [Kui Mu] True Monarch?"

"But I happen to possess the 'as if it were within my calculations' aspect of the 'Dao-Born Pearl,' so it seems I've forgotten, yet it also seems I haven't forgotten, existing in a Schrödinger's state... In short, it didn't interfere with that True Lord's breakthrough to the late Golden Core stage, but for Him, this certainly doesn't seem to be a good thing!"

Fang Qing couldn't help but think of his conversation with Sanmu Zhenren about the death of the "Yearly Official": "Only by completely forgetting Guangmu can we truly prove his 'death'... The only one who remembers me is the one who has vanished, and that can prove Guangmu's 'life'!"

"Tsk tsk... I have a feeling that the Path of Subduing Qi is even more dangerous. From now on, unless it's a critical moment, I'll have to hypnotize myself to forget the name 'Guangmu,' and I must never utter it lightly again, even within the Xuanxu Heaven!"

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Fang Qing couldn't help but think of his conversation with Sanmu Zhenren about the death of the "Yearly Official": "Only by completely forgetting Guangmu can we truly prove his 'death'... The only one who remembers me is the one who has vanished, and that can prove Guangmu's 'life'!"

"Tsk tsk... I have a feeling that the Path of Subduing Qi is even more dangerous. From now on, unless it's a critical moment, I'll have to hypnotize myself to forget the name 'Guangmu,' and I must never utter it lightly again, even within the Xuanxu Heaven!"

Fang Qing couldn't help but think of his conversation with Sanmu Zhenren about the death of the "Yearly Official": "Only by completely forgetting Guangmu can we truly prove his 'death'... The only one who remembers me is the one who has vanished, and that can prove Guangmu's 'life'!"

"Tsk tsk... I have a feeling that the Path of Subduing Qi is even more dangerous. From now on, unless it's a critical moment, I'll have to hypnotize myself to forget the name 'Guangmu,' and I must never utter it lightly again, even within the Xuanxu Heaven!"