Chapter 503: Chapter 501 Gu God (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1
"Choose?"
Jue Yanzi immediately grasped the crux of Fang Xi’s tone, "The combined value of these three Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, which pertain to essence, qi, and spirit in all aspects... is not inferior to that of an Infant Transformation Pill."
Facing a Nascent Soul cultivator, he knew his tricks were of no use and could only speak frankly, "I want all three of these Spiritual Objects..."
"Only two pieces,"
Fang Xi shook his head, "You should be aware that such a trade is already more than generous. If it weren’t for the fact that I don’t want the hassle... whether I go to the Yellow Spring Rift or the southern glaciers... I can always find one or two batches of Demon Fire."
Jue Yanzi immediately became hesitant.
He was obviously aware that although the Three Yang Sub-fire was powerful, if asked a hundred Core Formation cultivators, all one hundred would definitely choose the Infant Condensing Three Treasures!
And Fang Xi’s words had also dispelled his thoughts of participating in private auctions any further.
He had no doubt that if he held out for a better offer, this Nascent Soul would simply turn away and leave, then he would be the one left in dismay.
Even if he took it to a private exchange meeting, he could not possibly trade for such perfect Infant Condensing Three Treasures.
Fang Xi did this on purpose,
just to see what else of value this member of the Sacred Fire Sect with Perfect Core Formation had on him...
Biting his teeth, Jue Yanzi’s gaze shuttled back and forth over the three Infant Condensing treasures, and even a trace of malice emerged in his heart.
But seeing the Nascent Soul old monster smiling at him, all these thoughts dispersed...
Immediately, he sighed and beckoned with his hand.
Another, somewhat smaller Three Yang Sub-fire appeared.
"This is..."
Fang Xi looked on with some surprise.
"We who cultivate the Three Yang Holy Fire can visit Bright Peak every day to worship the true Sacred Fire... and take advantage of the location for cultivation,"
Jue Yanzi explained, "Ever since I acquired the Three Yang Sub-fire, I also secretly learned a Secret Skill that allows me to subtly extract the essence of the Sacred Fire while worshipping it daily, refining another Sub-fire... This Sub-fire is the result of a hundred years of painstaking efforts."
He initially wanted to keep this Sub-fire as a means of defense for his eventual promotion to Nascent Soul.
But for the sake of achieving Nascent Soul, he had to let it go.
"Another batch of Three Yang Sub-fire?"
Fang Xi stroked his chin, feeling that this new Sub-fire was even smaller than the original one.
However, it seemed to be more docile?
After all, it was cultivated bit by bit, weaker than those directly split from the Sacred Fire, but also easier to control.
This Sub-fire, to any Core Formation cultivator who practiced Fire Attribute methods, was an invaluable treasure.
Even Nascent Soul old monsters would be tempted.
"Well, let’s trade with that,"
Fang Xi pondered for a while and finally agreed.
After all, he felt that Jue Yanzi didn’t have much to offer anymore.
...
Seven days later.
Outside Shao Yang City, in an underground cavern,
a blue Mountain Sea Pearl lay quietly in a corner.
Within the Saint’s Dongfu,
Fang Xi made a magic gesture, and the Five Fire Worm appeared, devouring the more explosive batch of ’Three Yang Sub-fire.’
Consequently, on the back of the White Jade Toad, a new tri-colored lump appeared.
"Five types of Demon Fire... it seems a bit lacking still, but it should be enough,"
Fang Xi looked at the White Jade Toad, feeling that its aura was much stronger than before, and it seemed to have improved greatly in strength as well.
It seemed that accommodating the various Demon Fires over this period had also brought it considerable benefits.
"Gua!"
The Five Fire Worm looked at Fang Xi with its gem-like crimson eyes, which appeared to carry a plea.
"Well..."
Fang Xi smiled and took out another batch of Three Yang Sub-fire, "Swallow this batch of Demon Fire and begin your evolution..."
The Five Fire Worm could devour various unique flames for evolution. Having been intimately exposed to the four grand Demon Fires day and night, it had already reached its limit within the Earth grade.
By swallowing this batch of Three Yang Sub-fire, there was a great chance of ascending to the Heavenly grade!
Fang Xi was also eager to know what use a ’Heavenly’ grade Worm, said to be comparable to a Nascent Soul, would have.
"Go!"
He formed a magic spell with both hands, and the White Jade Toad inflated its cheeks, letting out a high-pitched croak, "Gua!"
In the void, it seemed as if a hurricane enveloped the Three Yang Sub-fire, gradually being absorbed into the body of the Five Fire Worm.
This time it was not storage, but complete devouring.
As the Three Yang Demon Fire roared, the temperature around surged drastically.
But the Five Fire Worm was extraordinarily unique, not fearing such foreign fires, emitting a layer of white light that carried the extreme cold sense.
Suddenly!
The Five Fire Worm opened its mouth wide, letting out a ’gua’ sound.
Several streaks of white light appeared, forming a ring that encircled the Three Yang Demon Fire within.
Its slender tongue darted in and out, swallowing the ring back into its stomach, and naturally, the batch of Three Yang Demon Fire was consumed as well.
The White Jade Toad’s mouth curled up slightly, showing a somewhat peculiar smile.
"Quickly!"
Fang Xi sent a magic spell into the Five Fire Worm, beginning to assist in its promotion...
...
Forty-nine days later.
Inside the Mountain Sea Pearl Dongfu.
"Gurgle!"
Accompanied by a resonant croak, a millstone-sized White Jade Toad emerged, its back adorned with five colorful lumps.
"Heaven-grade Five Fire Worm!"
Fang Xi’s eyes shimmered with delight as he silently communicated with the worm, sensing its formidable power.
"A Heaven-grade Five Fire Worm not only stores up to fifteen types of Demon Fire, but what’s more crucial is that it can utilize the power of different fires for attack and defense during storage..."
"With the strength of this Five Fire Worm storing five types of Demon Fire, even your average Nascent Soul old monster would turn tail and run..."
"Moreover, does it seem to have awakened a certain ’sympathy’ ability?"
Fang Xi was somewhat puzzled, "An enhanced response to various worms? Doesn’t seem that useful."
He looked at the millstone-sized White Jade Toad and shook his head, then cast another Magic Spell.
The White Jade Toad swelled up in an instant...
With a flash from the Mountain Sea Pearl, a mysterious figure in a conical hat riding a White Jade Toad suddenly appeared and swiftly pocketed the pearl.
"White Jade Toad, away we go!"
Fang Xi stood atop the now-gigantic White Jade Toad, laughed heartily, and prepared to find an unfortunate target to test the might of the Heaven-grade Five Fire Worm.
"Gurgle!"
But the next moment, the White Jade Toad seemed to sense something and started galloping in one direction.
Whoosh!
It opened its mouth wide, spewing a jet of Three Yang Sacred Fire that melted the walls of the underground cavern into scalding magma, revealing a large hole.
Whirlwhirl!
The ground cracked open, and lava flowed like the apocalyptic aftermath of a volcanic eruption!
A White Jade Toad leaped out from the ’volcanic crater’, flames bursting forth from under its four legs, lifting it into the air where it soared at lightning speed, a sight to behold!
"Gurgle!"
After croaking, the White Jade Toad fixated on a direction, turning into a four-colored fire Escape Light, racing away at breakneck speed!
"This..."
Fang Xi’s expression was odd, "Why is the Five Fire Worm so agitated? Could it have sensed a female toad?"
While his cheeks twitched slightly, he didn’t stop it. Instead, he was somewhat curious to see what the Five Fire Worm was up to.
...
An utterly ordinary desert.
The blistering sun hung high as fierce winds whipped up countless sand particles, creating undulating waves.
The surrounding area was bone dry, bereft of any sign of water or oases, not to mention Spiritual Veins.
That day.
A carriage pulled by a magical insect came to a halt with a burst of Escape Light, landing in this place.
Fan Yin looked down indifferently, her gaze fixed on the Blood-colored Bamboo Tube in her palm.
Crack!
Crack after crack appeared on the bamboo tube, a multitude of fissures overlapping until it finally burst apart with a bang.
Out of the wooden debris flew a jointed worm.
This worm resembled a human finger, but at that moment it was lifeless, having turned into a dead object.
"The final destination pointed to by the Guiding Insect is right here."
As Fan Yin spoke, she cautiously brought her hands together, a golden radiance creating a protective shield around herself.
Having located the entrance to the Secret Realm, her value had vanished in an instant, and she must be on guard against any betrayal from the two Nascent Soul old monsters of the Black Dragon Sect!
"Why such precautions, sir?"
Lord Hei Xuan gave a wry smile, "Before we set off, we made oaths and signed a contract with the Worm of Heart and Blood, did we not..."
Fan Yin’s face was brimming with a smiling expression, "I, of course, am not guarding against my two fellow cultivators, just taking precautions against any potential dangers."
"That does make sense,"
After pondering for a moment, Lord Hei Xuan too waved his hand, casting out two black lights.
The two black lights expanded swiftly, transforming into two black Flood Dragons that coiled around him, forming a defensive barrier.
Both Flood Dragons looked identical, horned and with four claws, apparently a secret technique from the Black Dragon Sect, one that even Lord Black Sky had used before.
Looking at the two Flood Dragons, Master Biyu’s face involuntarily twitched, "Brother Hei Xuan, your ’Black Dragon Body Protection Skills’ are formidable indeed, the souls of these two dragons must rank among the high-grade third-order, no?"
"Indeed, I owe it to the frequent downward incursions of the Monster Clan recently; otherwise, it’d have been difficult to come by such materials for refinement," replied Lord Hei Xuan, utterly oblivious to the cold intent in Master Biyu’s eyes.
’Black Sky has already sided with our Monster Clan, but not every Nascent Soul in the Black Dragon Sect is willing to be a Human Betrayer...’
’This Lord Hei Xuan is one of the most stubborn ones. Several attempts at probing him have already proven this point...’
’This treasure hunt provides the perfect opportunity to dispose of him in one fell swoop!’
As Master Biyu mulled over his plans, his face displayed the kindest smile, and he pulled out a token from his bosom.
This token appeared quite archaic, as if a child had casually shaped it from clay, with a crooked ’order’ character inscribed in the middle.
But as soon as it appeared, Fan Yin’s expression shifted subtly, and she placed her hand over her dantian.
Squeak!
A clear chiming of a worm emanated from her dantian! It was the second Nascent Soul transformed by the Gold Silkworm Worm!
It seemed to sense something fearful from the ’God Bewitching Order’, an aura that made it tremble!
"God Bewitching Order..."
Fan Yin murmured.
"Go!"
Master Biyu infused Magic Power into the ’God Bewitching Order’, causing it to release a hazy yellow glow before swiftly disappearing into a void.
Boom!
A column of earthy yellow light rose to the sky, with an oasis faintly emerging behind it, emitting the sounds of ten thousand worms shrieking...