12dz Chapter 321 The Pursuit and Tianyuan
Chapter 321 The Pursuit and Tianyuan
Inside a newly opened temporary cave dwelling.
A row of array flags were stuck haphazardly on the wall, forming a series of restrictions overflowing with lightning.
In the center of the cave dwelling, there was only an apricot-yellow futon, where Fang Qing sat cross-legged with a solemn expression.
Above his head was a fist-sized infant spirit, its body multicolored, draped in a black robe, its appearance vaguely resembling Fang Qing's, playing with a small bell, and a small flag stuck at its waist.
Seemingly tired of playing, it made a hand seal with one hand and descended along the crown of its head, all the way back to its dantian.
Fang Qing opened his eyes, and the empty room instantly became electrified.
The powerful Nascent Soul level "Sea Devouring Technique" surged throughout his body, causing the sound of waves crashing all around him.
"After retrieving my second Nascent Soul, which Core Formation cultivator in the secret realm can rival me?"
He stood up and casually gestured.
The entire set of the third-tier superior-grade "Gui Water Yin Thunder Grand Array" array flags and array plates were then stored in the storage bag.
This grand formation was Qin Ruxue's masterpiece after she attained the status of Tara.
This woman probably knew that she had no hope of ever forming a nascent soul in her lifetime, so she didn't need to cultivate and just waited to cling to Fang Qing's coattails.
Instead, more time can be devoted to various miscellaneous tasks, such as gathering qi, hunting third-tier demonic beasts, and researching and creating third-tier formations...
When Fang Qing came to the outside world, he was still within the 'Tian Shi Yuan' area.
At this moment, he took out the "Sea-Swallowing Token" and found that the pulling force was constantly moving inward.
"Further in, it should be Taiwei Enclosure... Over the past ten thousand years, this Guixu Secret Realm has been opened many times, and its situation has long been known... Now, the possibility of producing Nascent Soul opportunities in 'Tianshi Enclosure' is very small, while 'Taiwei Enclosure' is more likely... There is also a large spiritual herb garden with nine 'Heavenly Infant Fruit Trees' planted inside... Every hundred years, one of the trees will have just ripened."
For Fang Qing, the "Tian Shi Yuan" did not hold much appeal.
He rode the dark light and stepped into the 'Taiwei Enclosure' area.
In an instant, spiritual energy surged forth, raising the level to around the fourth rank.
"Not bad, not bad..."
Fang Qing flew a short distance further, stretched out his right hand, and calculated for a moment: "The place that attracted the 'Sea-Swallowing Order' is probably within the 'Purple Palace Enclosure'..."
"And over there, there are still many opportunities..."
"But compared to those, condensing the Nascent Soul is more important. I already have the formula for the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill, I just need a 'Heavenly Infant Fruit'..."
With a clear purpose, he headed directly to the medicinal garden of the Heavenly Infant Fruit Tree.
"Why should I go through the trouble of treasure hunting, or even risk being punished by the restrictions when exploring secrets?"
"That's a gathering place for geniuses; you can easily make a fortune by robbing just one or two!"
"No... it depends on who I am destined to meet, who forms a karmic bond with me, and who sends me all sorts of treasures."
To be honest, if one could rob one of the Ten Sons of the East Sea, the reward would probably be no less than that of a 'Heavenly Infant Fruit'.
If the other party has already obtained the Nascent Soul Spiritual Item, they've made an even bigger profit.
"Um?"
Just then, Fang Qing deduced another causal relationship: "Zhan Hongxiu is in trouble? Although it's just a minor one, she seems to have an opportunity that's quite suitable for me?"
"Perhaps... we can even access more opportunities through her?"
……
Whoosh!
Somewhere in the Taiwei Enclosure, Zhan Hongxiu transformed into a streak of light, fleeing ahead while inwardly cursing, "Old turtle...didn't you say that cave was very secluded?"
Under the guidance of the old turtle, she discovered a hidden cave. Unfortunately, just as she was getting her share of the benefits, she was discovered by You Yuanzi, one of the Ten Sons of the East Sea, who chased after her relentlessly.
Although Zhan Hongxiu is only in the mid-stage of Core Formation, her strength is no less than that of a typical late-stage Core Formation cultivator.
Even so, he was still no match for "Yu Yuanzi".
Therefore, she didn't want to reveal her "Longevity Turtle" or "Fourth-Tier Turtle Shell" techniques; she just kept running for her life.
However, the qualities he displayed still kept You Yuanzi relentlessly pursuing him.
After all, it was already suspicious that a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator could withstand him for so long!
"What are you afraid of? At worst, you can take out the 'Seven Star Lamp' and fight him... I'll use my divine sense technique to sever the connection between this man and those three near-fourth-tier refined corpses. Then you can step on this brat and become famous throughout the East Sea."
"Old Turtle said casually."
"I have absolutely no desire to become famous in the East Sea. If Zhan Hongxiu's true identity is discovered... neither the Water Moon Palace nor the Thunder Sound Temple will let me off the hook."
Suddenly, Zhan Hongxiu twisted her body, and countless peach blossoms scattered around her.
puff!
A pale arm with incredibly sharp nails suddenly pierced through countless flower petals and grabbed "Zhan Hongxiu," only to see "Zhan Hongxiu" transform into a talisman and vanish instantly.
"Interesting... How could someone who's only in the mid-stage of Core Formation detect my 'Heavenly Demon Corpse's' sneak attack?"
Behind them, You Yuanzi remained as languid as ever, but a dark light flickered in his eyes: "Peach Fairy... I'm even less inclined to let you go."
A black light flashed, and Zhan Hongxiu appeared hundreds of feet away, still fleeing for her life.
"run!"
"This place isn't far from the spirit herb garden... Most of the cultivators who come to this secret realm are here for a single 'Heavenly Infant Fruit'... There are many cultivators gathered here now; if we cause a disturbance, we'll have a chance to escape."
It must be said that after being hunted down multiple times, Zhan Hongxiu truly possesses extraordinary talent in how to escape.
Even while maintaining the disguise of an ordinary mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, he managed to narrowly escape several surprise attacks from You Yuanzi and approach the Spirit Herb Garden.
……
"Tianyuan Palace?"
Fang Qing looked up and saw a massive ancient bronze palace.
This hall is divided into nine levels, each shrouded in countless restrictions, exuding an ancient and vast aura.
He suspected that even if a Nascent Soul cultivator personally intervened, it would be difficult to break through in a short time, and he would suffer a powerful backlash.
At this moment, eight of the nine floors of the Heavenly Origin Palace were sealed by layers of restrictions, with only the restrictions on the first floor wide open.
"Each level contains a Celestial Infant Fruit Tree and many rare spiritual herbs... but the bronze hall on that level will only open after the Celestial Infant Fruit has ripened..."
"Not bad, not bad... This ancient cultivator from the Heavenly Star Palace seems to have a good understanding of how to achieve resource recycling..."
Fang Qing stepped into the newly opened Heavenly Origin Palace.
Boom!
In an instant, he felt as if he had stepped into a giant's palace.
Ancient bronze pillars support the massive dome, which is inlaid with huge gemstones that radiate a sun-like brilliance.
The ground was covered with a layer of five-colored spiritual soil, and various spiritual plants swayed gracefully, their roots seemingly protected by a restriction.
At the very center of the palace was a pool, where a small, verdant tree exuded an astonishing spiritual energy, with nine fruits shaped like curled-up babies hanging from its branches, emitting a fragrant aroma.
"Heavenly Infant Fruit? Ripe Heavenly Infant Fruit? There are nine of them?"
Fang Qing murmured to himself and saw a large number of cultivators gathered around the edge of the pool. Many of them were using magical artifacts to attack the protective barrier around the spiritual plants.
The leaders were all actually the Ten Sons of the East Sea.
He had already met Fairy Luo of Shuiyue Palace and Zen Master Dazhi of Leiyin Temple.
In addition, there was a young man dressed in merchant's clothing, covered in magical treasures. Even a single accessory radiated the brilliance of a magical treasure. He must be the "Wan Baozi" from Merchant Island.
Beside him was a white-robed swordsman carrying a talisman sword; he was Lingxiaozi from Talisman Sword Island.
At the very front was a formation cultivator, seemingly observing the restrictions; he was none other than Cangmingzi from the Four Seas Sect.
Finally, there was a yellow-robed cultivator whose cultivation was at the peak of the Core Formation stage. He looked unremarkable, but he was regarded as the leader of the rogue cultivators. Many cultivators secretly regarded him as their leader. The three members of the Wang family patriarch were also mixed in. He should be the only rogue cultivator among the Ten Sons of the East Sea - Huang Yuanzi!
Fang Qing strode in, naturally attracting everyone's attention.
Many cultivators cast hostile or mocking glances their way.
The Zen Master Dazhi clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha... Benefactor, we meet again!"
"It's that kid who offended the Great Zen Master..."
The old patriarch of the Wang family changed his expression.
Old Qu, standing nearby, sneered, "This man is doomed..."
"Good, it seems I've arrived just in time."
Fang Qing nodded in satisfaction when he saw that the barrier leading to the Heavenly Infant Fruit Tree had not yet been completely broken.
He was hoping more cultivators would come to kill him so he could legitimately kill and plunder.
Fairy Luo didn't even glance at the newly arrived Core Formation cultivators, and said loudly, "Let's proceed according to the previous plan. After the restrictions are lifted, we'll each rely on our own abilities..."
Just then, the bronze palace gate flashed with light, and the Peach Fairy, disguised with red sleeves, slipped inside.
Behind her, a cloud of grayish-white corpse gas suddenly erupted, accompanied by a foul stench and poison that caused the nearby vegetation to wither.
You Yuanzi then entered and, upon seeing the assembled cultivators, smiled slightly: "This woman intends to cause a disturbance. Do not make any rash moves, or you will be making enemies of Blood Fiend Island!"
He wasn't stupid; he wouldn't let Zhan Hongxiu cause a disturbance.
"This is bad... The restriction hasn't been lifted yet. Without the lure of the Heavenly Infant Fruit, none of these late-stage or perfect Core Formation cultivators will fight to the death..."
Within his sea of consciousness, the old tortoise sighed, "Little Red... if all else fails, we'll have to fight him!"
Zhan Hongxiu glanced at Fairy Luo and Zen Master Dazhi, and immediately shook her head in her heart.
Even if she used all her trump cards, she could only deal with one of the Ten Heroes of the East Sea at most, while there were several forces here with bounties on her!
"Fairy Peach, may I lend a hand?"
Fang Qing, however, kindly leaned closer and asked.
"Fellow Daoist Fang?"
Zhan Hongxiu's eyes lit up, and she secretly transmitted her voice, saying, "I obtained two 'Forget-Me-Not Pills' this time. If you help me drive this person away, I can give you one!"
She knew, of course, that Fang Qing was the type who wouldn't do anything without a profit, and that he wouldn't try to get something for nothing.
"The Forget-Me-Not Pill? This pill can help cultivators overcome inner demons and tribulations; it can be considered a kind of Nascent Soul condensation item."
Fang Qing secretly praised, "She truly is a woman of destiny..."
He immediately exclaimed, "Deal!"
"Oh? You're the rogue cultivator who bought my 'Eternal Golden Sand', aren't you? You want to stand up for this female cultivator?"
Enveloped in a grayish-white aura of death, several refined corpses flickered in and out of view: "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business... otherwise..."
"Blood Fiend Island, is that so great?"
Fang Qing scoffed.
"He...he's gone mad? He actually dared to directly provoke You Yuanzi for a woman?"
The Wang family patriarch and other Core Formation cultivators were dumbfounded...