Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 496 Preparation

"Young master, what is this?"

Qin Ruxue, Yu Xiang'er and other cultivators arrived shortly afterward, their eyes somewhat hazy.

"It's just refining a pill."

Fang Qing laughed and said, "On a whim, I want to refine a [Ji Shui] Great Pill."

During the alchemy process, I suddenly had an inspiration. So I used the spirits and emotions of all the beings on the island as medicine. For you, it was like reincarnation, or like a dream, yet each of you gained something. At least you tempered your mind, making it easier to overcome future tribulations. And since there was no lightning tribulation, breaking through to the next major realm will be much easier.

This is, of course, an understatement. Because what he previously demonstrated was already at the True Lord level of alchemy!

Moreover, in order to refine this [Ji Shui] Great Elixir, he devoted almost all of his family's treasures.

The reason for refining this elixir was not only on a whim to test his own alchemical skills, but also to prepare for future gold-seeking.

Not bad!

Fang Qing was not a Golden Core True Monarch after all, so he still prepared to ask for the [Ji Water]!

Of course, this was just a pretext, a pretext to make "Mahavairocana" and other true masters believe in themselves and to cover their escape to outer heaven.

After all, he had always been a coward, so his sudden decision to stop hiding naturally required a reason.

Moreover, it would be best if all the metal positions of the [Ji Water] could be verified and taken away.

Even if they can't, they'll still set traps and seek revenge when they're forced to distance themselves from the world.

"To extract the essence of all living beings as an elixir?"

Zhan Hongxiu murmured, this was a level of alchemy skill she never dared to dream of. In her sea of ​​consciousness, the old tortoise said, "I vaguely recall experiencing the life of the Xuan Tian Dao Ancestor… only this Dao title is truly misplaced. This alchemy session had little effect on me, but for you, Hongxiu, the difficulty of your Nascent Soul Transformation Heart Demon Tribulation has been reduced several times. Now that the Nascent Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation is gone, indeed, fate is favoring you; you will surely achieve Nascent Soul Transformation!"

"Island Lord, you are truly awe-inspiring! I had no hope of ever reaching the Nascent Soul stage in this lifetime, but now I feel my cultivation is progressing smoothly, and I may well be able to glimpse the Nascent Soul realm!" Cui Zhe exclaimed with great joy.

Even Zhong Lingxiu, who was standing next to her, looked thoughtful.

Zhan Hongxiu glanced at the two men warily, feeling as if they were two true immortal disciples she had once taken in…

"Hehe, if you are willing to take a gamble, I can grant you a Nascent Soul Pill." Fang Qing waved his hand, this pill was no longer a big deal to him.

Looking at Zhan Hongxiu now, he felt a pang of regret. "It's a pity. I originally wanted to let this woman ascend to the Nascent Soul stage first, to serve as a target to draw fire, but unfortunately she is only in the mid-Nascent Soul stage."

Although Zhan Hongxiu had previously revealed the secret technique for breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage, her own cultivation level had not yet reached the perfect mid-Nascent Soul stage, so she naturally did not break through.

Furthermore, it is impossible to break through the three major bottlenecks of late-stage Nascent Soul, perfect Nascent Soul, and the Divine Transformation barrier within three to ten years and become a Divine Transformation cultivator.

This is actually another form of the pursuit of the "Scattered Wood Immortal"—rotten wood is useless, but it can preserve longevity.

"This woman of destiny is quite interesting." Because her breakthrough was too rapid, the outcome was unfavorable, so her cultivation slowed down after reaching the Nascent Soul stage?

However, Nascent Soul cultivators typically only break through to the next realm every few hundred years… Fang Qing now knew that his karma was too heavy, and a Nascent Soul cultivator might not attract much attention, so he didn't care and laughed, “Today I’ve indeed given you a fortuitous opportunity. Young friend Zhan, you never come here without a reason. Could it be that you’ve come today for the matter of Thunder?”

"Indeed, please enlighten me, senior... In the cultivation world of the East Sea, the tribulation lightning has dissipated, the techniques of many lightning-based cultivators have weakened, and the effects of lightning-attribute elixirs and medicines have also greatly diminished..."

Zhan Hongxiu recounted the intelligence in detail, which made Fang Qing's expression turn solemn.

The impact of the disappearance of the [Mysterious Thunder] metal position is beyond my expectations...

Even so, Fang Qing could not possibly put the [Mysterious Thunder] gold position back.

He immediately declared, "From this day forward, there will be no more thunder in the heavens and earth!"

These words were like a thunderbolt from the blue. Although Zhan Hongxiu had expected it, she still couldn't help but gasp: "So that's how it is."

She sighed and then said, "Thanks to your guidance, senior, I am about to complete my cultivation technique today. I would like to ask you to help me break through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"Of course, I will do what I promised before." Fang Qing didn't care at all.

Moreover, after my departure, the cultivation world of the East Sea does indeed need a new leader.

After seeing these people off, Fang Qing returned to his cave dwelling and looked at the [Ji Shui] Great Pill in his hand.

"Unfortunately... my resources are ultimately lacking; I am not a true lord of the [Ji Shui] path."

The alchemy of the Daoist world of Qi cultivation may seem ordinary, but at its core, it often involves blood and qi.

However, once they reach higher levels, they often demonstrate remarkable abilities, and are even referred to as "miracle drugs."

For example, a piece of gold can be refined into a reincarnation elixir, which can allow a True Person of the Purple Mansion to retain their memories and reincarnate once.

This is a miraculous elixir that Fang Qing has never heard of in the world of Qi Refining, but it cannot be considered a celestial medicine!

True "immortal medicines" can only be refined by a Golden Core True Monarch who is well-versed in pharmacology. They often have many extraordinary effects, such as benefiting the True Monarch's cultivation. In fact, a single "immortal medicine" can often pave the way for most of the path to becoming a Xuanwei or Corpse-Dissolving Immortal...

Such elixirs were coveted even by many ancient immortals. Although the one Fang Qing was refining now contained many top-grade spiritual items he had collected during his journey through the Dao of Qi Cultivation, there is still a boundary between the Purple Mansion and the Golden Core.

Fortunately, he activated the [Mysterious Thunder] and used his Golden Core level to refine this pill, which managed to narrow the gap somewhat.

"For someone who demands the perfection of the [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion, this elixir is priceless, almost as precious as life itself. But for me, it's nothing special... After all, I only ask for a vacancy!"

That's right, Fang Qing still intends to ask for the [Ji Shui] position to be filled!

After all, you'll be leaving once you've made your request, so there's not much difference between asking for what's in line, what's in harmony, or what's lacking.

Then let's just get the easiest and fastest way!

The reason for refining such a [Ji Shui] Great Pill is to make my own progress faster.

"To outsiders, my request for the absence of the 'Ji Water' is still a way of hoping that I will one day request the 'Water Virtue' to be in charge of the year."

"The Great Sun Tathagata also wants me to bear the karmic consequences, so he will naturally protect me."

Fang Qing smiled slightly.

No one expected that he was already preparing to run away... After all, even Golden Core True Monarchs regarded the outer world as a dangerous place, and so many important figures went out, but none of them have ever been heard of returning.

But Fang Qing was certain that as long as he wanted to return, he could definitely do so! "At this time of parting, some past causes and effects also need to be settled, and choosing the path of [Ji Shui] is just what I need."

a few days later.

Blood Demon Island.

Inside a cave.

Boom!

A surge of magical power, typical of late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, burst forth.

Fang Qing slowly withdrew his right hand, gazing at Zhan Hongxiu, who was still sitting cross-legged in meditation. He had already seen the secret technique she had presented, which involved a Nascent Soul cultivator assisting a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in breaking through to the late stage; in reality, it was a form of exploitation of high-ranking individuals.

Given his current status and symbolism, accomplishing such a thing would be a piece of cake for him.

In addition, Zhan Hongxiu truly lived up to her destiny, with constant opportunities and even getting a chance to benefit from her alchemy skills, which further refined her mind.

Breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage is something that should be taken for granted.

"Thank you for your help, senior!" Zhan Hongxiu opened her eyes, a flash of emerald green in her pupils, and the tortoise on her robe seemed even more lifelike.

"You've broken through to the late Nascent Soul stage and attained the status of a Great Cultivator, so the Myriad Star Alliance is pretty much secure..." Wan Qing stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly admiring the scenery outside the cave, and casually offered some advice: "However, if you want to break through to the Divine Transformation stage in the future, your spirit pet will ultimately be a burden."

Zhan Hongxiu's "Turtle and Crane Longevity Technique" is a beast-taming technique that requires refining one's natal spirit pet.

This gave her many advantages when she was at a lower level, and after she formed her Core and Nascent Soul, she had abundant lifespan and secret techniques to reduce it.

However, breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is now quite difficult.

After all, her natal spirit pet, the Longevity Turtle, was known for its long lifespan and slow advancement.

Even with a large amount of top-tier resources to feed him and various secret techniques taught by the old turtle, he can barely reach the fourth-order transformed demon level, which is already the limit.

Simply put, it has become a burden, but in Fang Qing's view, it may also be an opportunity.

"The longer we linger in the Qi Refining Path, the more advantageous it might be for our future ascension..."

I still want to see how this woman collapses after ascending to the Dao of Qi, and the scene where the Turtle Spirit meets that [Fang Ri] Yuanjun...

"If this woman ascends to immortality later, she might encounter fewer pitfalls... After all, once she pursues wealth and submits to the Dao, there will inevitably be great chaos!"

Fang Qing pondered silently, then suddenly raised his hand, sending a jade slip flying toward Zhan Hongxiu.

Zhan Hongxiu took it, scanned it with her divine sense, and was stunned: "This is..."

Within the jade slip were several markings of the Void, as well as the method for calculating the coordinates of the ascension node. This was an agreement she had made with Fang Qing years ago, but it was also an agreement that she would ask him for it after she had reached the Nascent Soul stage.

Unexpectedly, the other party offered it directly, leaving Zhan Hongxiu somewhat at a loss: "Your Excellency's gift is too kind to refuse... Thank you, Senior!"

"Not bad, a smart guy." Fang Qing smiled. "The East China Sea will be yours from now on..."

"Hmm... If I go to outer space for decades and occasionally come back for a vacation, will it scare her to death?" A wicked thought popped into Fang Qing's mind.

"Senior... are you perhaps preparing to ascend?" Zhan Hongxiu hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up. The other party had fulfilled the agreement ahead of schedule, and it was clear that he was preparing to leave.

She couldn't think of any other possibility besides ascending to the immortal realm.

"Ascend to the Immortal Realm?" A smile played on Fang Qing's lips. "Indeed, I'm preparing to ascend to immortality!"

Zhan Hongxiu's pupils widened, sensing the other party's unparalleled confidence in those words.

Many Nascent Soul cultivators in the past may have perished within the ascension passage.

But she inexplicably felt that Island Master Fang would surely attain immortality!