Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 461 Tips

As the Earth element underwent a subtle change, the demon race tested the Yin energy, leading to several more fierce battles.

As Fang Qing led Fang Daoling through the mountains and rivers, they exuded an air of refined elegance.

Upon arriving at the platform, one can see distant buildings shrouded in white mist, arranged in a rather peculiar way.

"Back in the day, my connection with the Fang family began with a jujube tree, nothing more than a mere Qi Root."

"Now that I have attained supernatural powers, and your foundation in the Dao is gradually becoming complete, you may well seek the path of these supernatural powers in the future." Fang Qing stood with his hands behind his back, speaking as if with emotion.

"Back then, my elders were honest and trustworthy, and my family members were very grateful to them."

Fang Daoling repeatedly said he dared not: "Moreover, although I was fortunate enough to achieve the Dao Foundation, the True Essence I consumed back then was of too low a grade, and I have long since lost any hope of reaching the Purple Mansion."

"Hehe, who can say for sure what's going on in this world? Not to mention that there's a method to consume [Stomach Soil], if my nephew were to find a [Heavenly Water] to cleanse his foundation, wouldn't he be on the verge of reaching the Purple Palace?" Fang Qing took a few more steps and said with a smile.

Fang Daoling secretly had almost no intention of building a Purple Mansion, and upon hearing this, he could only smile bitterly.

After reaching the Purple Mansion, cultivation becomes difficult. Only after mastering all four supernatural powers can one hope to obtain gold. However, obtaining gold is not the same as attaining enlightenment.

Fang Qing was also filled with mixed emotions, and said casually, "Seeking gold? Proving the Dao? Aren't they the same thing?"

Fang Daoling was somewhat surprised.

"This is the distinction between ancient and new methods," Fang Qing laughed, a realization he had only recently gained after reaching the Nascent Soul stage. "Regardless of whether it's a new or old method, the primary goal of cultivation in this world is simply to attain the Golden Rank..."

"If we compare the golden position to a woman, then attaining enlightenment is like winning her heart with unparalleled achievements, strength, and spiritual attainment, making her fall in love at first sight and unable to look away."

"As for the so-called pursuit of gold, it is nothing more than catering to the woman's interests after she is widowed. If she loves literature, he will write a great writer; if she likes chivalry, he will be a knight-errant; if she loves money, he will flaunt his wealth. In this way, he will attract her attention, make her open her boudoir, and thus gain entry into her home."

"Therefore, the path to enlightenment is mostly based on ancient methods, while the new methods are simply called seeking gold... Those who have attained enlightenment can do whatever they want because they have conquered women, such as altering the imagery of the gold position... Those who seek gold are mostly controlled by the gold position. Not only must their actions conform to the imagery, but if they are dissatisfied, they may also incur the gold position's dislike... and gradually lose their position."

Fang Qing laughed and said, "Of course, there is still cultivation after the Golden Core stage. Even if one is just seeking the Golden Core, one may still be able to completely conquer the woman after obtaining it. Winning her heart and soul mainly depends on one's cultivation level. The higher one's cultivation level and the deeper one's realm, the less difference there will be in the latter."

Upon hearing this, Fang Daoling was stunned.

"This, this is the theory of the Golden Elixir? Is this something I can listen to? Am I even worthy to listen to it?" He stood like a stone statue, cold sweat pouring down his back.

Fang Wuchen had a Golden Core True Monarch as his master. He would occasionally utter profound Daoist teachings, and the Fang family would respectfully record them and ponder them in their daily lives, finding them endlessly fascinating.

But even the words of the Golden Core cultivator relayed by Fang Wuchen seemed not as simple and easy to understand as Elder Xu's few words.

In a daze, Fang Daoling even recalled Fang Wuchen's words to him—"The theory of Tao is not about being as profound as possible, but about using the simplest language so that even butchers, fools, and illiterate beggars can understand it..."

At least at this point, he had a very clear understanding of the difference between seeking gold and attaining enlightenment.

He even considered recording it in the family genealogy after returning home, allowing only the head of the family to read and view it.

But suddenly, a wave of sorrow washed over him: "This Golden Elixir Dao theory is not as useful to me as a Purple Mansion spiritual object... Even if a [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion master were to personally instruct me, it would give me more confidence. However, my great-uncle has a Golden Elixir master, but who is behind Elder Xu? Is he hiding something?"

After all, Xu Heixiu [Female Earth] was able to achieve the Purple Mansion realm in Xituo County, which naturally revealed her identity long ago.

Therefore, Fang Daoling became even more respectful.

"What lineage does your Fang family currently practice?" Fang Qing asked knowingly.

"My family mainly cultivates the [Ji Water] and secondarily cultivates the Three Waters. We don't have any Purple Mansion inheritance... On the contrary, after my great-uncle passed away, he selected a few clansmen of the 'Xuan' and 'Wei' generations to teach the [Wei Earth] Dao..." Fang Daoling quickly recalled the family inheritance in his mind and felt that there was nothing to hide.

After all, without the Purple Mansion Technique, it can hardly be considered a lineage in the eyes of outsiders.

[Stomach Earth] embodies the true nature of earth. Your family has the path of Taihuangtian, so I won't elaborate. As for the four waters... [Winnowing Basket Water] can be used to seek the Purple Palace, but it's difficult to seek gold. [Wall Water] is extremely dangerous; it's best not to build anything there.

[Shenshui] can lead to the Purple Mansion, but the path after the Purple Mansion is in the hands of the Jiao Palace. The final [Zhenshui] offers some hope of obtaining gold, but after the Purple Mansion, one will encounter the hostility of Taiyin... Growth is too difficult.

Fang Qing shook his head.

"This is based on his experience, especially regarding the [Zhenshui]. Even if there are no arrangements on the gold position, the Purple Mansion will still attract the Demon Moon True Person, and the danger is unimaginable."

The one on [Dangerous Moon] could not possibly have only one chess piece, the Great Master Yaoyue, in his hand.

Looking back now, the four [Yearly Stewards] monopolize Yin and Yang, metal and fire. Even if I choose the Water, Earth and Wood lineages that have never produced a [Yearly Steward], or even if I don't cultivate the Water virtue, can I be sure that there are no hidden tricks left by the [Yearly Stewards] above the Wood and Earth virtues?

The Taiyin (Moon) does not wish to appear as the Water Virtue (ruler of the year), and directly fills the Wall Water. As for the other three days that are in charge of the year, do you think they will not take any action?

They would not want to see their enemies resurrected, even if they were strangers on the "Yearly Duty"!

"It's...so dangerous?" Fang Daoling's eyes widened.

The Fang family, after all, has a shallow foundation and has not yet been able to truly support a member of the clan to break through to the Purple Mansion realm.

Such matters concerning the Golden Core path are difficult even for the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan to plan; only the direct descendants of the Golden Core lineage might receive such instructions.

I benefited greatly from this experience and quickly made a mental note of it:

"In that case, it seems that while I won't repair the [Wall Water] and [Chariot Water], I can still try to repair the [Winnowing Basket Water] and [San Water], so that at least I can achieve a Purple Mansion!"

If, after thousands of years, the family continues to produce great masters, perhaps they can support a prodigy of the Zhenshui lineage to attempt to obtain gold?

Fang Daoling is still very pragmatic; for now, he only cares about the path to the Purple Mansion.

"As for what happens next? There's no need to think about it at all."

"Does Your Excellency have any further guidance?" He knelt on the ground and bowed deeply. This act of clearing away the fog was like dissecting the virtue of water. Coupled with the previous discussion on the Golden Elixir Dao, it was clear that this was not something Xu Hei could say, but rather something that someone behind him could use to recruit Fang Jia.

The person behind this must be from a secret source!

"Hehe, I was just acting on a whim, a spontaneous remark, and casually offering some advice to the younger generation." Fang Qing naturally wouldn't admit it: "The Chamber of Commerce may be good, but it's not your home. You should go back..."

"Yes!" Fang Daoling, unaware of what taboo he had broken, quickly agreed.

Only after Fang Daoling left did Xu Hei's Purple Mansion celebration truly come to an end.

The remaining matters will naturally be handled by the Chamber of Commerce.

Fang Qing did not leave; instead, he stood atop the mountain, bearing the name Xu Hei.

On the vast, earthy land, the yellowish-brown air rises and falls.

He suddenly became even more profound, exuding an indescribable aura, as if his status had increased a thousandfold in an instant, and two dim yellow lights appeared in his eyes.

In an instant, Xu Hei's eyes turned into a hazy yellow gemstone, reaching the heavens above and the depths below.

The Lord of the Ashtanga Forest... has not truly perished yet.

Soon, Fang Qing received the news and muttered to himself.

Xu Hei's breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm in seclusion was far too smooth and too short, indicating certain changes in the Earth element, which naturally warranted his observation.

Given the relationship between "Master Pitangka of the charnel ground" and that "Master of the charnel ground," if the other party were to perish, he would definitely be the first to sense it.

After excluding Hutuo Forest Soil, there are only a few Earth Virtue Golden Elixir left: Moyun Cliff, Yinhu Sect, and the Kitchen God in Taihuang Heaven!

It seems one problem has barely subsided before another arises...

"Has the Wood element been quiet for so long, and now the Earth element is about to start again?" Fang Qing gradually realized.

Xu Heineng was able to quickly cultivate supernatural powers and break through to the Purple Mansion realm because his supernatural powers were in harmony with some kind of heavenly mystery and imagery, which most likely came from a certain Earth Virtue True Lord!

The one from the Yinhu Sect is the most suspicious!

However, it is not impossible that the Earth element of the Stomach governs the king's righteous nature.

This time, Fang Daoling was summoned and given detailed instructions, which was also intended to utilize him as a bridge to communicate with Taihuang Tianliang.

If the Kitchen God reacts, the Fang family will naturally cooperate and present the answer to their own family.

As for why it's so secretive, and how many hands it goes through, besides the fact that there are too many conspiracy theories among cultivators in this world, it's also due to the influence of the Dark Forest theory.

A Golden Core True Monarch will never take action unless absolutely necessary, and will not even reveal his own intentions.

Therefore, one's actions require guessing and taking a chance...

Even if such an intention to form an alliance is made, it cannot be presented to the other party immediately. Instead, it requires various hints, ice-breaking, and cooperation.

To put it nicely, that's being mature and prudent.

To put it bluntly, they are a bunch of dead bones in their homes!

If Fang Qing wants to succeed, he will inevitably have to learn some things from others, and treat Fang Daoling as a middleman.

Previously, there were various names for this "circle," so could this one be Earth (胃土)? Uh, it seems I already named this one—"Earth Virtue Circle?"

The situation was already extremely dangerous with the involvement of the True Lord, and this time it was even more so, with the addition of the demon race testing Taiyin.

He sensed a conspiracy, and had no idea how many cultivators would perish this time.

Of course, for cultivators of the Qi cultivation path, it can only be said that people die for wealth, just as birds die for food; they have gotten what they deserve.

Fang Qing subconsciously began to calculate.

"Well, compared to the Qi Refining Path, the secrets of heaven here are still completely obscured."

But now their positions are different. If he were to be considered a Golden Core True Monarch, he would be inviting humiliation.

However, the fates of ordinary Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment cultivators could still be roughly discerned. Now, knowing this, he couldn't help but sigh…