Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 291 Quasi-4th Rank

After a while.

The island where Xuantu Temple was located had been razed to the ground, and a sudden burst of evil earth energy spread rapidly in all directions.

Rumble!

Around midnight, several mountain peaks rose up, covered with a multitude of insects.

Occasionally, strange birds with human heads would fly out, making muttering noises.

Listen closely, and you'll hear a cry: "It hurts so much!"

……

The desolate sea cave.

With a flash of light, Fang Qing's figure appeared.

He sensed the malevolent aura of rising earth and falling water in the distance, frowned, and then made a hand seal: "The Xuan Tu is dead... and even in death it has turned into a Gu cave. Is it really because of the calamity brought by the 'Kan Yuan Chen Yan'? This fire seems to be no ordinary Purple Mansion Spiritual Fire, otherwise it would never have caused the death of a Purple Mansion True Person..."

"However, since this person is already dead, the karmic connection between him and my White Bone Path is now settled... Excellent, excellent."

"But my identity as a Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator might also be under covert investigation... It's time for me to leave the scene."

For Fang Qing, this was an extremely simple and easy thing.

He can transform into the Earth Virtue Purple Palace or the Fire Virtue Purple Palace at any time...

"At this time, Chu Zhaohuang must have powerful allies by his side. It is not a good time to settle our karmic debts with him... We should go and avoid the limelight."

Fang Qing dived into the deep sea, and in the blink of an eye, he returned to the world of Qi Refining.

……

Qi Refining Channel.

The cultivation world of the East Sea.

"Phew... This place really suits me best."

Fang Qing took a deep breath of the spiritual energy in the void, secretly communicating with the Dao Life Pearl to contact the many spies here.

"Hmm, over at Zhong Lingxiu's place, the Tian Shuang Sect spent half a day trying to attract attention, but they didn't manage to lure any villains... On the contrary, the Tian Shuang Old Monster secretly advanced and broke through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage..."

"This is a game of deception, poor Xiao Zhong, who was unaware of the inside story and was clearly not considered a true core member..."

"Xiao Huanhai remains as usual, Qin Ruxue is stationed on Taibai Island, and Yu Xiang'er is secretly hiding on Yuquan Island..."

"As for the Heavenly Heart Dao Secret Realm, after Qin Ruxue's investigation, it was found that the speed at which the restrictions collapsed was faster than expected... It might open in the next few years, and there will be no more restrictions, so that even Core Formation cultivators can freely enter it."

……

Ice Island, Yuanxin Workshop.

Fang Qing walked into the Octagonal Commercial Building and showed a token in his hand.

"So it's you, sir. Please come into the VIP room, sir. I'll go and inform the shop owner immediately..."

A maid quickly ushered Fang Qing into the VIP room.

Not long after, Shang Yuanxin, who looked much more mature with a mustache, entered wearing a black monk's robe: "Sir... thank you!"

He solemnly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, his face full of sincerity.

After all, if Fang Qing hadn't reminded him last time, he might have died.

How could this be a case of turning misfortune into blessing, with the young master of the family actually rising in the rankings due to the deaths of so many competitors...

"No need to be so polite. Besides, didn't you already give me a thank-you gift?"

Fang Qing smiled slightly.

In the cultivation world of the East Sea, his divination skills were virtually invincible. Naturally, he had performed divination beforehand for this transaction.

He then spoke directly: "I need a Tier 3 Essence Pill, preferably of mid-grade Tier 3 or higher, water attribute... Do you have any in stock, fellow Daoist?"

"A water-attribute demon core? The shop currently only has three; I'll have someone order more immediately..."

Shang Yuanxin seemed to have thought of something, but hesitated to speak.

"But what's the difficulty? Just say it... the price will be based on market price."

Fang Qingdao.

"Yuan Xin dared not make things difficult for you, sir. Instead, she thought of the recent rumors about a clue to a near-fourth-tier water-attribute demon core..."

Shang Yuan thought to himself, "Sir, have you heard of the split of 'Blood Fiend Island'? Because the Heavenly Fiend Old Monster offended a group of Nascent Soul cultivators, Blood Fiend Island was attacked by a coalition of righteous cultivators. Although it has not been completely disbanded, quite a few demonic cultivators have escaped and no longer act in the name of 'Blood Fiend Island.' Among them are the 'Three Fiends of Helian,' three brothers who are all late-stage Core Formation cultivators. When they join forces, they are enough to contend with those at the peak of Core Formation... They gathered in the 'Helian Sea Area,' and under their command are more than a dozen demonic Core Formation cultivators who act as their henchmen. They are called the 'Three Fiends Thieves,' and they have become famous in the nearby sea area. They even robbed a batch of goods from the Heqing Chamber of Commerce, which is said to include a near-fourth-grade Essence Core. This inner core came from a 'Mountain-Moving Turtle.' It is said that this turtle was once at the limit of the third-grade upper grade, but later failed to break through to the fourth grade, which is why this core was preserved... Although it may be damaged, it is still near-fourth-grade quality."

"Oh? Give me the relevant information."

Fang Qing became interested; a near-fourth-tier water-attribute demon core was enough to make him take action.

If more information is available, one can directly divine the authenticity of the information, and even the current location of the three villainous thieves.

"The intelligence is here."

Shang Yuanxin took out a jade slip and said, "If you are willing, I am willing to lead the guards and stewards of Yuanxin Workshop to lend you a hand."

In his view, this Mr. Fang should not have formed a Nascent Soul yet, and he is still not strong enough to deal with the three fierce men of Helian and more than a dozen Core Formation cultivators.

"No need."

Fang Qing waved his hand.

If it weren't for the fact that Helian San was in the late stage of Core Formation, he could have even used the "Words Become Law" technique to show off and order his men to bring a few talismans to suppress and kill them directly.

In Fang Qing's view, this miraculous technique was equivalent to a kind of killing line, or a magic tool for clearing out small fry.

Those Core Formation cultivators whose cultivation level has not reached the late Core Formation stage are no different from fish on a chopping board in front of him.

Those Core Formation cultivators whose cultivation level has not reached the late Core Formation stage are no different from fish on a chopping board in front of him.

However, it doesn't have much effect once you reach the late stage of Core Formation.

"However... once I reach the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, no, the late-stage... then those Core Formation cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm will truly be able to live or die with a single word... no, why is 'words becoming law' limited to just that? Or perhaps, with a single word from me, the probability of Foundation Establishment or even breaking through to Core Formation can be increased? Although I can probably only assist in Foundation Establishment now, once I reach the late-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, a single word will likely be equivalent to the effect of a Core Formation spiritual item..."

……

Helian Sea Area.

The two ships were sailing side by side, each activating its own grand formation, with countless flashes of spiritual light.

"Haha...it's a merchant ship from the Jade Spirit Merchant Guild, let's wash it!"

The leader of the three fierce thieves gazed at the merchant ship ahead, a satisfied smile on his face: "If we accumulate enough like this for decades or even centuries... perhaps we can also auction off a Nascent Soul artifact through the black market..."

The other two brothers looked grim when Ningying was mentioned.

They were originally disciples of Blood Fiend Island. With this identity, they could at least accumulate merit points and exchange them for Nascent Soul Pills!

But the island lord, for reasons unknown, went mad and dared to rob a merchant's top-tier auction, leading to him being besieged and killed by multiple forces.

Seeing that the situation was not good, they naturally had no choice but to leave.

"I wonder what treasure the Great Island Lord has snatched up. Could it be related to the Nascent Soul stage?"

The second and third brothers exchanged a glance, both unable to conceal their greed and desire.

Unfortunately, they knew their own situation best; they were only at the Core Formation stage, a far cry from the Nascent Soul stage.

The cultivation world of the East Sea has not produced a Nascent Soul cultivator for ten thousand years!

If they can condense a nascent soul in this lifetime, they should be thanking their lucky stars.

Swish!

Just then, a figure in a green robe suddenly appeared in the void ahead.

A single point of emerald light shone between his brows, and his entire body was filled with divine light, exuding unfathomable majesty.

"Walking through the Void? A late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?"

The leader of the Three Fiends of Helian stared wide-eyed, then quickly shook his head: "Impossible... Is it a cultivator with the Void Spirit Root, or a Void Treasure?"

He sensed Fang Qing's aura, which, although somewhat strange, did not exceed the Core Formation stage.

"It's so lively?"

Based on divination, Fang Qing calculated the location of the three fierce demons, Helian, and traveled directly from the void. Upon seeing this scene, he immediately laughed: "All you tribulation cultivators, just commit suicide!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, an inexplicable power suddenly appeared in the void, spreading out and carrying the radiance of [Ji Shui].

On that plundering ship, the first to be killed was an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. His eyes were blank for a moment, and he slapped his own crown with his palm, instantly dying.

Next were the dozen or so Core Formation Tribulation cultivators, whose cultivation levels were only at the early Core Formation stage, with a few at the middle Core Formation stage... all of whom were below Fang Qing's "killing line".

At this moment, they also summoned back the magical treasures in their hands, or severed their own meridians, or drew their swords and committed suicide... and fell to the ground one after another.

In an instant, even on that merchant ship, many cultivators committed suicide...

Seeing this, Fang Qing was speechless: 'It seems that even within the Chamber of Commerce, there are some unsavory elements; quite a few have been cultivators who have undergone the Tribulation Realm...'

"A Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator?"

Helian Daxiong immediately knelt down.

The method of killing more than a dozen Core Formation cultivators with a single word is incredibly bizarre.

Even though Blood Fiend Island is famous for all kinds of demonic arts and evil techniques, they are not this brutal!

"This person must be a Nascent Soul cultivator, yet he's pretending to be a Core Formation cultivator..."

"Among the Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the East Sea cultivation world, are there any seniors with such a perverse sense of humor?"

The three villains of Helian were, after all, from the demonic path. At this moment, they racked their brains, but no matter what they did, they could not think of such a Nascent Soul old monster. Their expressions gradually turned to despair.

"I have come here today to demand that you hand over the inner core of that near-fourth-tier Mountain-Moving Turtle."

Fang Qing stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly.

The mechanism is powerful, and that's what makes it so frightening.

Of course, he would have to deal with these late-stage Core Formation cultivators personally.

"Third brother!"

Helian Daxiong gritted his teeth and looked at his third brother.

"Big brother!"

The three villains were reluctant to part with it, as it was one of the most precious treasures they possessed, which they planned to use to exchange for a Nascent Soul stage opportunity in the future.

But at this moment, under the coercion of the Great Fiend, he could only reluctantly take out a box and throw it to Helian the Great Fiend.

"Senior, the inner core of the Mountain-Moving Turtle is here."

Helian Daxiong, however, had a big smile on his face and presented the jade box in his hand to Fang Qing.

"Hmm? You're quite sensible!"

After Fang Qing opened it, he saw a fist-sized, azure inner core with a pitted and uneven surface, clearly quite damaged. He frowned again: "Sigh... It's been damaged too much; it might not even qualify as a quasi-fourth-tier essence core anymore. It's definitely a failed breakthrough..."

He gave the three Helian villains one last glance, then his figure flashed and disappeared into the void without a trace...

Only then did Helian Daxiong let out a long breath, and looking at his annihilated underlings, a look of heartache reappeared on his face.

"Brother, has the 'Cicada Gu' you've been cultivating started to react?"

Helian Erxiong spoke.

"Indeed, this Gu worm is adept at avoiding misfortune and attracting good fortune; how many times has it saved us from life-or-death crises?"

"Alas... all my savings of many years have vanished in a single day..."

Helian Erxiong sighed, then looked at the merchant ship again, his eyes still gleaming with murderous intent: "If we hijack this ship, we can at least have some food to eat..."

"good."

The three villains of Helian exchanged glances and each summoned their magical weapons again.

The monks on the merchant ship were equally alarmed and furious, screaming and activating the array.

In an instant, the battle resumed, but all of this had little to do with Fang Qing anymore...