sinovels Chapter 60 The Great War Begins Again
Chapter 60 The Great War Begins Again
Half a month later.
Inside Fang Qingdong Mansion.
"The changes in the situation are truly dazzling..."
The stone table was laden with exquisite dishes and wine.
A jade-like hand held a wine pot and poured Fang Qing a full glass of fruit wine.
A gentle female voice rang out; it was Qin Ruxue.
"Indeed... Not long ago, the sect just announced that it would form a large army to attack Tianxin Linked Islands..." Fang Qing thought of the changes in the past few days, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly: "As a result, the Zhong family couldn't wait to jump out and claim that our Bihai Sect had secretly harmed the Core Formation Ancestor of Tianxin Linked Islands - Yuyao Sanren, and wanted to help Tianxin Linked Islands resist us."
"The cultivation world of Xiaohuanhai is now in the midst of great battles, a perfect place for heroes to display their talents."
Qin Ruxue's words were meaningful and authentic.
"Senior sister, did you come here with ambitions as well?"
Looking at the woman's somewhat pale face, Fang Qing didn't think much of her.
After all, even with the protection of the Foundation Establishment Pill, it is common for someone to suffer a severe loss of vital energy after failing to establish their foundation.
It's already incredibly lucky that they didn't experience a sudden drop in cultivation level like the Five Dragon Princes.
You still want to go to the battlefield and fight? Aren't you afraid of dying?
"Therefore, I still need my junior brother's help."
Qin Ruxue's eyes sparkled as she poured Fang Qing another glass of fruit wine.
"Oh? It seems Senior Sister wants to refine a second-tier 'Heavenly Heart Rejuvenation Pill' to aid in her recovery?" Fang Qing smiled. "That's easy. As long as Senior Sister provides the medicinal herbs, I'll start the furnace immediately. You can pay later..."
If you want to hire someone to refine elixirs, you need to provide the materials and pay a fee for "moistening the pool" (a traditional method of alchemy); that's the rule.
Even if the alchemist accidentally ruins the process, they will not be held responsible.
Finally, if the number of pills produced exceeds expectations, the alchemist can secretly reduce the amount, and the other party will have no grounds for complaint.
Compared to Fang Qing's complaints during the last time he refined the Sea Pearl, alchemists are actually even more contemptible...
"cost?"
Qin Ruxue's voice was sweet and alluring: "These days, I even have to buy materials on credit..."
"This... you're letting me get away with this for free?"
Fang Qing's eyes widened, but after thinking about it, it was a foregone conclusion that Ruoqin Ruxue would be able to remove the "quasi" from her title of quasi-second-tier array master once she achieved Foundation Establishment.
When the time comes, if we encounter any problems with our formations, we can ask the other party for help.
"Fine, let it be then."
He sighed, thinking that now that Xu Hei of Gu Shu was doing his best to collect spiritual resources for his family, the speed of wealth accumulation was faster than before. With his wealth and power, he didn't care anymore.
"Thank you, junior brother. Let me thank you properly."
Qin Ruxue was overjoyed and grabbed Fang Qing's hand.
"this……"
Fang Qing gazed at the beautiful woman's face and graceful figure, especially her domineering demeanor, a stark contrast to her initial arrogance...
……
Beautiful times are, in the end, all too fleeting.
After achieving her goal, Senior Sister Qin immediately went into seclusion to take pills and prepare to recover her strength before going to the front lines to desperately obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.
When war broke out, the sect suddenly descended into chaos. Disciples everywhere were seeking healing pills, magical artifacts, and talismans, and some even came looking for Fang Qingtou.
"These five dragon sons have quite the thick skin..."
Fang Qing stared at the communication talisman in his hand and crushed it.
Although he was charitable, he was selective about who he treated.
Let's forget about the five dragon sons.
Of course, there were also invitations for Fang Qing to go to the battlefield, but Fang Qing regarded them all as attempts to frame him. He not only refused them all, but also secretly added them to his blacklist.
He is now a true disciple of the sect, and he has gone to great lengths to earn the privilege of not having to go to the battlefield. If he still goes to the battlefield, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?
"I still need to cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible before attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment!"
Fang Qing knew that the landscape of the cultivation world in the Little Universe Sea was about to undergo a major change, and to find a better position in this upheaval, he naturally needed to be stronger!
On this side of the Azure Sea Gate, only Foundation Establishment is possible!
……
After Fang Qing went into seclusion, the cultivation world of the Small Universe Sea became extremely noisy.
Because Bihaimen was well-prepared and had ambushed Yuyao Sanren, Bihaimen's battle against Tianxin Lianhuan Island went exceptionally smoothly. In less than a year, they sailed the Five Toothed Warship to the main island of Tianxin Lianhuan Island. The two Core Formation Ancestors joined forces to break its great formation, and Tianxin Lianhuan Island was destroyed.
After this battle, all the cultivators suddenly realized that the sect leader of the Azure Sea Sect, Linghu Jin, had secretly succeeded in forming his core at some point!
No wonder the Azure Sea Sect dared to launch a major war.
After the destruction of Tianxin Linked Islands, not only did the Bihai Sect feast to their hearts' content, but even the rogue cultivators who did the dirty work alongside them also made a fortune. During this period, countless Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Materials were scattered outside, making it a veritable feast for the senses.
Fang Qing went into seclusion for two years. Taking advantage of their victory, the Bihai Sect listed the three major crimes of the Zhong family of Taibai Island and launched a fierce attack. They conquered seven islands in one go, and the sea was filled with bloodshed.
Unexpectedly, the Zhong family took in the remaining cultivators of Tianxin Linked Island and secretly colluded with a third-tier great demon in the sea, resulting in a stalemate with the Bihai Sect army, with the two sides engaging in numerous battles.
Among the new generation of Foundation Establishment cultivators, many have begun to distinguish themselves, such as Cui Zhe, the "Life-Taking Sword," and Zhong Lingxiu, the "Ice Soul Child," and so on...
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been the third year since Fang Qing went into seclusion.
……
Inside the cave.
A gentle breeze blows, and the clear spring flows melodiously.
Bright water gathered on Fang Qing's body, making his jade-like face even more moist and translucent...
Splash!
Within his dantian and dantian, the "Observation of the Black Tomb Book" circulated, finally causing the [Ji Shui] magic power to break through again, reaching the ninth level of Qi Absorption!
"Finally... I've reached the ninth level of the Qi Dao."
Fang Qing opened her eyes, feeling somewhat wistful.
He secluded himself for arduous cultivation, except for the occasional trip to Ancient Shu to receive spiritual resources from Xu Hei and give instructions. Otherwise, he stayed in his cave, consuming Qi-refining powder and refining its medicinal power.
With virtually unlimited elixirs, he completed the Commentary on the Waterways Classic in the second year.
But Fang Qing was not satisfied. He transformed the complete "Commentary on the Waterways Classic" into primordial energy and stored it in the Dao-Born Pearl. He then began to focus on cultivating the "Book of the Black Tomb".
Finally, today, I have reached the ninth level in both the cultivation of Qi and the absorption of Qi!
"The Dao gives birth to the Pearl... Transformation!"
Fang Qing's heart stirred, and the Dao Sheng Pearl spun rapidly, instantly transforming the magic power within his body into the black water magic power aura of the ninth level of Qi Refining Perfection.
"It has reached...a certain limit."
He exhaled a long breath, sensing the primordial energy contained within the Dao Sheng Pearl, and sighed.
This was not because the Dao Sheng Pearl had reached its limit, but because his dantian, qi sea, and body had reached their limits.
If he did not convert and store the power of the ninth level of Qi cultivation, but instead used it all to enhance his Qi cultivation, even his second-level body refining technique would not be able to withstand it, and he would inevitably explode and die!
To 'expand' your capacity, you must successfully complete the foundation building!
"As the Daoist scriptures say, the foundation of the Dao is the beginning of the Purple Palace..."
"Foundation building isn't that complicated. As long as the three elements are perfected and Qi is condensed into liquid, you're good to go... I've read all the Foundation building secrets and ancient manuscripts in the Heavenly Book Pavilion that I could find."
Fang Qing flicked his sleeves, got up, and left the pass.
Stepping out of the cave, Dan Island appeared unusually deserted.
After all, the situation at the front lines is critical, and almost all available personnel have been mobilized.
Within the entire Azure Sea Sect, these twenty-five true disciples are probably more leisurely than the Foundation Establishment elders.
After all, he was the hope of the sect, and he only had ten years of carefree life...
Whoosh!
Fang Qing reached out and took a pink transmission talisman. After listening to a few words, he frowned: "Qin Ruxue... is she also preparing to establish her foundation?"
During the fierce battle at sea, the Zhong family somehow managed to summon a third-tier demon to assist them!
When a demon beast reaches the Qi Refining stage, it can gradually develop its intelligence.
Upon reaching the second stage, comparable to the Foundation Establishment stage, they possess considerable intelligence, understanding communication, cooperation, escape, and traps...
Third-tier demonic beasts in the Core Formation stage are even more intelligent, and it is said that their wisdom is like that of ordinary people.
The third tier is the Demon King, who can rule over a sea area and has a large number of second and first tier demon beasts under his command.
That third-tier demonic beast drove away many low-tier demonic beasts and charged towards the Azure Sea Gate's battle line.
Qin Ruxue is a near-second-tier array master, and she is of great use on the front lines. This time, she set up an array, killed a second-tier demon beast, and luckily dug out a demon core!
He then used demon cores and demon beast corpses to exchange for a large amount of battle merits, which he then exchanged for a Foundation Establishment Pill from the sect before returning to the sect for seclusion.
Unfortunately, after returning to her sect, the woman discovered that Fang Qing was still in seclusion, so they did not meet. After leaving a message, she began her foundation building process.
"I hope it works... otherwise my investment will be wasted."
"Qin Ruxue was able to become a quasi-second-tier array master by condensing her divine sense early on... She was just a little short last time, but she should be able to this time."
Fang Qing piloted the Green Leaf Boat to a high peak on the main island.
This place is the core of the Seven Mysterious Azure Waves Formation, where the spiritual energy is even more abundant, and numerous cave dwellings have been built here.
Before the many cave dwellings, there is a hall called "Mysterious Heart".
As Fang Qing entered the hall, a disciple on duty greeted him: "Senior brother..."
"You have no discernment; this is Fang Qing's true teaching."
Before he could finish speaking, a disciple at the eighth level of Qi Refining approached him: "True Disciple Fang, have you come to rent a cave dwelling?"
"That's right. I want to rent a third-tier cave dwelling as a true disciple. Do you have the authority to do so?"
Fang Qing took out his disciple's token and recognized the person. He seemed to be the direct descendant of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, surnamed Liu.
Those who can remain in the sect during wartime must have connections.
"Of course! Senior Brother, is your seclusion this time for...?" Junior Brother Liu asked respectfully.
"Not bad. After years of seclusion, I have finally achieved perfect Qi cultivation and am about to establish my foundation."
Fang Qing naturally had nothing to hide.
"Then I, your junior brother, will congratulate you on achieving the Great Dao." Junior Brother Liu quickly completed the formalities and retrieved a token: "Among the third-tier cave dwellings, Jia Shen and Jia Xu are still vacant. Senior Brother Fang, please choose whichever you prefer."
"Then let's go with Jia Shen."
Fang Qing took the Jia Shen token and walked out of the Xuanxin Hall.
"Senior Brother Liu? Is this the true disciple of Dan Island? It is said that he was unknown before, but then he suddenly rose to prominence and defeated the Five Dragon Princes and Gong Susu... Now, of the twenty-five true disciples, some have already established their foundations, and some have made a great name for themselves. Only this person has remained silent. It turns out that he was preparing to establish his foundation."
The junior apprentice next to him spoke with some envy.
"After all, he's a second-tier alchemist." Senior Brother Liu chuckled. "Recently, quite a few senior brothers and sisters on the battlefield have obtained Foundation Establishment Pills for seclusion... These Foundation Establishment Pills are the number one spiritual item for Foundation Establishment, far superior to others. If we have the opportunity, we should still choose Foundation Establishment Pills. We can't be like those Five Dragon Princes, who dared to use other Foundation Establishment spiritual items to make up the numbers for their second attempt at Foundation Establishment. Now they've failed and become a laughingstock, and they'll probably have to stay in the sect for the rest of their lives refining pills to pay off their debts..."
If you fail to establish your foundation a second time, unless you are a direct descendant of a Core Formation Ancestor, there is no way you will have a third chance.
Of course, self-foundation is an exception, but such an achievement is impossible without great perseverance and determination.
Someone like Wu Longzi, who is at least a quasi-second-tier alchemist, and it's not too difficult for him to become a second-tier alchemist in the future, will probably really be used by the sect as an alchemy tool, spending his whole life refining pills, and only being released when he gets old to reproduce his family...