Chapter 516: Chapter 514: The Head of the Enforcement Hall (Making up for 45 missing updates)_1
Fang Immortal Taoist Palace.
Above the clouds of Piaomiao.
The Heterodox Nascent Soul walked on, silently calculating, "Now that I’ve recently advanced to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, and with the Divine Infant Sword, even those in the later stages of Nascent Soul would be a match for me, and I stand a good chance of victory..."
Moving to an unknown part of the cloud depths, he saw the Fang Immortal Taoist Master above, framed by celebrating clouds and the tortoise and snake intertwined.
"Taoist Master!"
Fang Xi performed a bow, "Has your Transcendent God transformation not yet been completed?"
Decades ago, the master had been on the brink of transforming into a Transcendent God, and now, after all these years, the situation remained unchanged, which inevitably made Fang Xi feel anxious.
’The chasm to Transcendent Godhood, could it truly be so fearsome?’
However, the Fang Immortal Taoist Master did not seem to take it to heart, "The way of Transcendent God is profound, more profound than profound... My mind was untroubled, but hearing that you possessed Sky Demon Qi, which could perfect the map of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy, I thought to wait a little longer... Be aware that even among cultivators who have become Transcendent Gods, there are disparities. Many of them can only wield the power of Heaven and Earth related to their main cultivation technique. For example, if they primarily cultivated in the water element, they could only wield water element spiritual power... If one were to rely on this to become a Transcendent God, although one could succeed, the foundation would be somewhat imperfect. It would be more beneficial for one’s future cultivation if, immediately upon becoming a Transcendent God, one could wield the power of all elements!"
This sort of information about the path of cultivation after becoming a Transcendent God, even typical Nascent Soul Sects would hardly hear of, and Fang Xi quickly committed it to memory.
"What brings you here, Sir?"
After discussing cultivation experiences for a while, Fang Immortal Taoist Master asked with a smile.
Fang Xi’s expression grew serious, "Taoist Master, we can start with the preparations we made earlier."
"Indeed... Considering you are merely a second Nascent Soul, congratulations on your original self’s breakthrough to the late Nascent Soul stage!"
Fang Immortal Taoist Master seemed to have known this all along and showed no surprise, "Since that is the case, please follow me!"
With a wave of his hand, the power of the Void enveloped Fang Xi.
A sensation of the world spinning engulfed him, and when Fang Xi came to his senses, he found himself in a massive factory.
Within the ’Fang Immortal Taoist Palace,’ a fifth-order Spirit Communicating Treasure, even a typical Transcendent God might not be a match for the Fang Immortal Taoist Master!
Fang Xi was already aware of this, but as he was just a Heterodox Nascent Soul, he was fearless.
While secretly admiring the Fang Immortal Taoist Master’s ability to control the power of a world as if it were the palm of his hand, Fang Xi swept the area with his Divine Consciousness and saw a towering pagoda in front of him.
That pagoda was of a chaotic starry color throughout, a thousand zhang tall, with massive scaffolding surrounding it, and cultivators piloting Escape Light in the air, making various modifications...
It appeared to be largely completed, undergoing final work and inspections.
Fang Xi heard the voice of Fang Immortal Taoist Master, "The Origin Soul magical weapon represents the pinnacle of cultivation technology in The Nine States... Previously, only three existed, each under the control of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. This Origin Soul magical weapon has been secretly forged within the Fang Immortal Taoist Palace... It perfectly meets your requirements and can be placed under your control."
Fang Xi took out the Taiyi Sutra, and he received a plethora of information.
"Factories like this one number three hundred and sixty-five, each housing an ’Astral Pagoda’ identical to this one... The three hundred and sixty-five ’Astral Pagodas’ together can form a fifth-order ’Heaven Star Array,’ gathering the power of the stars, their potential limitless... I have now transferred the key of authority to you," said Fang Immortal Taoist Master with a smile.
"By the way... Although we, the Fang Immortal, control the Nine States, such an important handover still requires an explanation to our subjects. I will soon announce to the public that ’Zhang Huohua’ has successfully formed his Nascent Soul and joined the elder ranks of the Fang Immortal Taoist Palace. Also, I will create the position of ’Enforcement Palace Master,’ so that you may rightfully control the Origin Soul magical weapon... Remember to attend the press conference!"
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Inside the Five Elements Cabin.
Jing Yi sat cross-legged with his hands forming gestures.
His mind was clear, immersed in the state of Kong Ming, unaware of how much time had passed.
Hu hu!
Suddenly, the surrounding Heavenly Earth Spiritual Qi gathered, rushing into his body, and in his Dantian, a smooth, round Golden Core formed.
A powerful Spiritual Pressure radiated outward.
"Finally... I’ve formed my Core."
Jing Yi opened his eyes, filled with excitement.
He had diligently studied at Fang Immortal University, practiced cultivation every day, and networked within factions. After graduation, he successfully remained on staff as a counselor, accumulating merit.
In recent years, he had finally completed his accomplishments, cultivated to the peak of the Foundation Establishment, and then the Five Elements Cabin had become available.
Now, after retreating into seclusion for Core Formation, he had succeeded in one go!
"I’m finally a Core Formation Master!"
Jing Yi rose to his feet, shaking his sleeves and bursting into loud laughter.
After laughing, he flew out of the Five Elements Cabin, starting to reply to messages from friends and family.
While doing so, he also thought of his senior, Zhang.
He had heard little since Zhang joined the Primordial Energy Research Institute. Could it be that Zhang had faded into obscurity?
Indeed, after forming the Core, progressing even a step further was incredibly difficult.
’Now that I’ve formed my Core, I’ve caught up with Senior Zhang... Should I now consider pursuing a Ph.D.?’
Although he was reluctant to admit it, Jing Yi had always used Zhang Huohua as a goal to push himself forward.
At that moment, a video call from Jing Zi’an came through his terminal.
"Dad...I’ve formed my Core."
Jing Yi said with pride and arrogance.
At that time, Jing Zi’an seemed to be watching TV and responded distractedly, "You’ve formed your Core, huh, that’s good... But son, watch the news, something big has happened!"
"What?"
In an instant, Jing Yi even doubted whether he was truly Jing Zi’an’s son, skeptically turning on the news channel.
At this moment, all major channels were broadcasting the same message.
"Congratulations to Lord Zhang Huohua on his promotion and appointment as the Master of the Enforcement Hall!"
Staring at the huge banner above, Jing Yi was momentarily stunned, "Zhang Huohua... has ascended to Nascent Soul?"
"No... it’s not just a simple promotion, Fang Immortal Taoist Palace has even granted him the status equal to that of the three great hall masters, and he is to take charge of an Origin Soul artifact?"
In that moment, he began to understand his father.
Compared to such earth-shattering events, a mere Core Formation promotion was nothing!
Watching Zhang Huohua taking his solemn oath on the live broadcast, and after repeatedly confirming it was not someone with the same name, Jing Yi almost lost his Dao heart, feeling the Golden Core he had gathered with difficulty almost falling back down...
"He... has actually become a Nascent Soul."
"No... he is now one of the five most powerful people in Fang Immortal Taoist Palace..."
"How did he advance so quickly? How am I supposed to catch up with this?"
Jing Yi was filled with despair...
Meanwhile, under the watchful eyes of countless subjects of The Nine States, the live broadcast continued.
The scene shifted to a huge space launch site.
Accompanied by the countdown "Three, two, one... Ignition!" a thousand-foot-high tower, covered by an array, was slowly sent into space...
Outside the screen, the announcer’s voice was fervent and impassioned: "The Heaven Star Array... is yet another Origin Soul artifact created by our Fang Immortal Taoist Palace, of significant importance for the complete resolution of the Moon Demon Calamity..."
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Nighttime.
Fang Xi returned to his Dongfu, still feeling somewhat awkward.
The process of transferring the Origin Soul artifact during the day was merely a ceremony; the core authority had already been given to him by the Fang Immortal Taoist Master.
’I didn’t expect I’d have to give a report... so tiring!’ he thought as he lay on the sofa.
Today’s appointment ceremony even released ’Zhang Huohua’s’ resume, which was significantly beautified—highlights such as his excellent performance and morals in childhood, often helping the elderly cross the street, and after entering university, he was more vigorous in driving significant scientific research breakthroughs, and so on.
It’s probably because Zhang Huohua’s resume was thin, and there wasn’t much good to report about... it was a bit exaggerated.
’Forget it, no need to fuss over this much, after all, the Origin Soul artifact is in hand.’
"Tai Yi!"
Fang Xi called out, and the "Taiyi Sutra" appeared in his hand, projecting a series of light screens filled with various dense parameters.
"Damn it... if I hadn’t attended university for a few years, I wouldn’t even know how to use this Origin Soul artifact..."
Fang Xi was a college student after all; he could understand these parameters, knowing they represented that the three hundred and sixty-five Astral Pagodas had entered their predetermined orbits and were operating well.
"This Heaven Star Array, originally an incomplete Array Map obtained from a certain world, was later complemented by using technological methods to build the Star Towers..."
"Strictly speaking, it’s still an array!"
Fang Xi’s lips curled up slightly.
As a fourth-tier Array Master, he had a distinct advantage in operating the Heaven Star Array.
Using the "Taiyi Sutra," Fang Xi’s Divine Consciousness reached far and wide, connecting with each of the Star Towers in the vastness of space!
Streams of stellar forces gathered, forming a towering figure.
The projection of Fang Xi opened his eyes, gazing at the vast cosmic starry sky and couldn’t help but feel emotional, "I never expected a world with a round sky and square earth to have such a vast universe..."
He then looked in the direction of Taiyin Star.
Now he could clearly see the true scene of Taiyin Star!
On its surface, countless demons roared and slaughtered, even altering the environment of Taiyin to form a Transformation Array; the thick Demon Qi surged towards the heavens only to be shaved off by the Array of the Twelve Elemental Protectors of the Heavenly Gods!
Those twelve space stations orbited Taiyin Star like its satellites, with countless Yuan Ying True Monarchs as Ship-Controllers, piloting Patrol Sky Warships, patrolling along specific routes round-the-clock...
Small-scale battles between the human race and the Demon Clan happened almost every moment...
"The Taiyin Line of Defense is indeed the lifeline of the human race of The Nine States... Without this line of defense, the entire Nine States would have likely been tainted by demons long ago..."
Fang Xi murmured to himself.
"Attention, you have a call request from Lord Demon Exterminator!"
Tai Yi pleasantly provided the notification.
After Fang Xi accepted the call, a silhouette formed in front of him, revealing the figure of Lord Demon Exterminator.
This ’Sky Palace Master,’ who commanded a large number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, might also be the strongest among the late-stage Nascent Soul fighters.
"Master of the Enforcement Hall..."
Lord Demon Exterminator’s usually stern face squeezed out a slightly stiff smile, "I look forward to the day we can fight side by side."
"Rest assured, that day is not far off. May The Nine States endure forever!"
Fang Xi replied politely.
"May The Nine States endure forever!"