Chapter 695: Chapter 659 Qing Sang (Extra Chapter for major promotion!)_1
Phew!
A Spirit Blanket, woven as if from feathers, flew through the air, upon which three Cultivators sat cross-legged.
"The flying treasure given by our ancestor is truly unmatched in speed. I’m afraid in less than two hours, we will reach Qing Sang Market."
Wang Benchu complimented.
However, Fang Xi’s expression remained indifferent. He didn’t know from which unlucky Cultivator’s Storage Bag this ’Flying Feather Carpet’ treasure had been taken. Since it still had some use, he hadn’t sold it or rewarded it to a subordinate.
Now was the perfect time to use it.
His eyes nearly closed, he was pondering the intelligence on Mysterious Dark Abyss he had gathered recently.
"The downfall of Dragon Controlling Sect doesn’t surprise me at all. Their foundation was always murky to begin with. With such great benefits revealed from the offshore Immortal Mansion, of course they would be the first local force to be eliminated!"
"There are too many strong dragons crossing the river, and the local Transcendent God forces have also suffered a big blow. I heard Qingyin House is on the decline too..."
He remembered that Fairy Luan Bing had once approached the Wang Family Ancestor, seemingly to discuss a countermeasure.
Even though Fang Xi had some acquaintance with this woman, he prioritized his own safety without hesitation and fled, inadvertently ensnaring her in the process.
Yet he felt not the slightest guilt over this.
After all, there had been no oath of allegiance, and she had only invited him to discuss matters.
Such high-level Cultivators had plenty of lifesaving tricks at their disposal; there was no need for excessive concern.
’Just like the Dragon Controlling Sect has fallen, with even their Perfect Transcendent God Sect Master killed in battle, that old Returning to Emptiness dragon has vanished without a trace. It must have fled to the Mysterious Dark Abyss...’
It was very difficult to kill a Returning to Emptiness Cultivator, something Fang Xi understood all too well.
If Changqingzi truly wanted to flee for his life, Fang Xi feared he could only watch helplessly.
Even if it hadn’t been for the proactive Soul Possession, he would have had no certainty of a one-hit kill.
’Mo Sect is too secretive, these two also don’t know. It seems... I need to seek out a power dedicated to information.’
Fang Xi thought to himself.
Before long, a green Spirit Mountain appeared on the horizon, growing larger and larger.
Streaks of Escape Light converged, with a bustling flow of Cultivators nearby, reminding Fang Xi of his time in Kong Sang Market.
He maneuvered the Flying Feather Carpet and landed outside the market.
"I will never forget the grace of your life-saving kindness, Senior. Should you ever require my service, I would not hesitate to die a thousand times!"
Immortal Xie curtsied deeply before taking her leave.
Watching her departing figure, Fang Xi’s lips curled slightly. ’I wonder how this woman would act if I were only at Core Formation or even Foundation Establishment stage. Probably just bestow some opportunity and then settle matters of gratitude and resentment, right?’
That’s how the Cultivation World was; there was nothing much to say about it.
Wang Benchu looked at Fang Xi with an expectant expression: "Does ancestor intend to rebuild the Wang family? Benchu is willing to offer any service, regardless how menial!"
He truly hoped for the Wang family’s restoration; with such a backing, his life and Cultivation would be much more secure.
"It’s too soon to say now, let’s first see what the recent situation is like..."
Fang Xi waved his hand dismissively.
Even though he had special Bloodline Talismans and artifacts capable of gathering the myriad hidden members of the Wang family, he had no current plans for doing so.
This time, his aim was to see if there were any good opportunities to pick up, then find a place for Cultivation to break through to Perfect Transcendent God realm, and afterwards aim for the breakthrough to Returning to Emptiness!
"You’re familiar with this place, so let us go to where information is traded first," he said.
Having caught a strong arm to use, Fang Xi didn’t hesitate to make use of him.
"The most informed place for news would have to be ’Eight Winds Tower.’"
After some consideration, Wang Benchu gave his answer.
A moment later.
In the most luxurious private room of Eight Winds Tower, Fang Xi sat upright, sipping tea.
In front of him stood the Tower Master here, a Zhuang-named Nascent Soul Cultivator, who was utterly deferential.
"What would you like to ask, Senior? This junior shall speak whatever I know, sparing no detail."
Lord Zhuang, a Nascent Soul early-stage Cultivator, had already spent more than half of his lifespan. Clearly, he was one of those with no hope for Transcendent God and had even given up on Cultivation.
"Let’s start with the details about the offshore Immortal Mansion, beginning with what happened at Kong Sang Market in those years," Fang Xi casually instructed as he took a sip of Spiritual Tea.
"Yes, Sir!"
The Zhuang-named Nascent Soul nodded obediently, organizing his thoughts before speaking: "Back then, the Kong Sang Market was swept by the Black Tide, which was followed by the appearance of a ’gigantic Kun,’ a Returning to Emptiness level Wild Beast, and a ’True Armored Whale,’ which hid the coordinates of the offshore Immortal Mansion within its Divine Thought, spreading them through whale songs... leading to widespread knowledge of the Immortal Mansion location."
"At that time, two Returning to Emptiness Cultivators made their move..."
"Wait... two of them?" Fang Xi put down his teacup.
At the time of his descent to the Lower Realm, he had only heard about one Returning to Emptiness Cultivator taking action.
"Yes... Back then, Lord San Jian of Star Sect held off that Returning to Emptiness giant Kun, and then Master Zi Feng came forward, attempting to slay the True Armored Whale... However, the whale took advantage of the Black Tide’s terrain and managed to escape back to the Mysterious Dark Abyss with severe injuries... Still, Kong Sang Market ultimately suffered a devastating blow from the giant Kun’s attack, leading to its total destruction..."
The Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Zhuang spoke with a sense of regret, "After the Black Tide, the Mysterious Dark Abyss expanded once more, and with the news of the Immortal Mansion spreading, many Returning to Emptiness powers sent people here, creating quite the stir... At the same time, clashes were inevitable. Dragon Controlling Sect was exposed for allowing an evil flood dragon to wantonly devour the Nascent Souls of Human Cultivators, and as a direct result, their sect was destroyed. The downfall of this Returning to Emptiness power marks the biggest event in our region for ten thousand years..."
"It’s said that at that time, more than ten Returning to Emptiness cultivators gathered at the Mysterious Dark Abyss. Even the great kun dared not roam beyond the vicinity of the Mysterious Dark Sea eye... Many Returning to Emptiness Great Powers joined forces to explore the Immortal Mansion, suffering heavy casualties... The arrays within that mansion could even weaken the cultivation of Returning to Emptiness cultivators. Regardless of Transcendent God or Returning to Emptiness cultivators entering, they were all suppressed to the level of Core Formation Cultivators..."
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator showed a bitter smile, "At the core of the Immortal Mansion, there are Puppets guarding it, and they are of the fourth order. Unaffected by the mansion’s arrays, it is said several Returning to Emptiness cultivators perished at the hands of these Puppets..."
"This is really something..."
Fang Xi was somewhat at a loss for words.
How majestic are the Returning to Emptiness Great Powers? Even in the Earth Immortal Realm, they can gallop freely within the human territories.
Yet, due to a single misstep, they died embarrassingly at the hands of fourth order Puppets. What kind of situation is this?
"This matter was so significant, it even alarmed that Integration cultivator from the Star Sect... It is said that this Great Power also came to the Mysterious Dark Abyss and made a move once."
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator said mysteriously.
"Oh? What was the outcome?" Fang Xi’s interest was piqued.
Integration cultivators are among the peak battle forces of the human race. If Mahayana Individual Immortals do not appear, they are the existences that can determine the fate of many in the human race.
"It is said that the Integration Great Power used a certain secret treasure, which shook the Immortal Mansion... and then he left as if carried away by the wind!"
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator answered cautiously.
’So that means he couldn’t handle it, huh? Alright... that can be taken as showing respect to the venerables,’ thought Fang Xi with inward amusement.
He now also knew that the Immortal Mansion was an object that had fallen from the True Immortal Realm, likely bearing prohibitions of the Immortals.
Although Integration cultivators are considered supreme Great Powers in the Earth Immortal Realm, they might not be of much use against the spirit prohibitions of the Immortals.
They even dare not delve deep into the Immortal Mansion, for if they were ambushed by a lower level cultivator, that would truly be a loss!
"However, the Star Sect later sent people over and constructed this Qing Sang Market... and they claimed that the prohibition of the Immortal Mansion had been breached by that Great Power, exposing a flaw. Every 365 years, the number of a full celestial cycle, the Immortal Mansion’s prohibition will temporarily lose its effect for a period, and the cultivators who enter at that time will no longer have their cultivation reduced..."
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator said.
"Oh?"
This twist surprised Fang Xi.
’It seems that the cultivators of the Earth Immortal Realm do have some skills...’
’365 years, huh? For now, those high-level cultivators have temporarily left, but they must have left spies and eyes behind... When the day of opening arrives, surely high cultivators will gather in abundance...’
He gradually felt the desire to leave.
After all, the Mysterious Dark Abyss had become a place of strife and was extremely unsuitable for his intention to develop quietly.
The lure of an Immortal Mansion was too great!
This time the period was still short, but in a few hundred years, even outer realm Integration cultivators might rush over!
’First to contact some old connections, then see how things go...’
’After some time, I’ll just slip away...’
With the vastness of the Earth Immortal Realm, there are plenty of places in line with Fang Xi’s thoughts.
’I need to find a place suitable for breaking through to Returning to Emptiness...’
Although cultivators at the level of Transcendent God can manipulate the Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Power, their requirement for spiritual vein conditions during breakthroughs is no longer as high.
But if there were an Immortal Mansion paved with Immortal Jade and brimming with spiritual energy, it would still be no small aid for breaking through to the greater realm after Returning to Emptiness.
Fang Xi set down his tea cup and casually asked about the situation of the Profound Mystery Trade Association and Fairy Luan Bing, then his mind was made up, "Many thanks, young friend, for the information... May I know the cost of this service?"
"Not at all, for a senior to visit our tower and listen to our intelligence is an honor for Eight Winds Tower!"
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator beamed with pride, "We shall not take a dime..."
"In my life, I least like to owe others favors."
Fang Xi snorted coldly, and the oppressive aura of a Transcendent God cultivator followed, causing the Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator to tremble all over, feeling as if the deepest secrets of his being were seen through.
By the time he came back to his senses, there was no one in front of him anymore, only the gently wafting smoke of the Spiritual Tea on the desk, beside which lay a top-grade Spirit Stone.
The Zhuang Nascent Soul cultivator gave a bitter laugh and took the Spirit Stone.
He really had no ill intentions, just wanted to sell a small favor to this Wang Family Ancestor.
After all, for those high-level cultivators, favors are often more precious.
He stepped out of the room, ordered someone to clean up, and was still somewhat uncertain in his heart, ’Why does this Wang Family Ancestor give me a feeling that’s even more terrifying than the main offerer of our tower? Could it be... that the Wang Family Ancestor, during his disappearance, actually advanced in his cultivation?’
This was precisely the small hint that Fang Xi intended to leave behind.
After all, the Wang Family Ancestor was supposed to advance to the Returning to Emptiness realm in the future; his cultivation needed to gradually increase.
This man was only at the early stage of Transcendent God, but what Fang Xi had just demonstrated was the cultivation and oppressive aura of a middle-stage Transcendent God.
In time, he could rightfully advance to the later stages.
And after that, achieve Returning to Emptiness!
One wonders what the Wang family members would think if they knew...