Chapter 785: Chapter 707 Cloud-piercing Crane_1
The magic power at the Returning to Emptiness level dissipated, causing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy to fluctuate slightly.
The terrifying presence caused each and every Transcendent God female cultivator to freeze like quails, not daring to make a single move.
The higher one’s cultivation, the more aware they become of the insurmountable gap between Transcendent God and Returning to Emptiness—like a chasm as despairing as the heavens.
"Heh..."
Fang Xi, seeing that the female cultivators dared not speak, took the initiative to break the silence, "Is this how the Heavenly Charm Sect shows its hospitality, by having your disciples come out to greet me?"
In honesty, he could have continued to conceal his cultivation level, then allow that Sister Ding to make a fool of herself before revealing his true strength and turning on her.
In doing so, even if a Returning to Emptiness cultivator from the Heavenly Charm Sect were to arrive, they would have to punish Sister Ding severely according to the sect rules in front of outsiders.
But what was the point?
As strict as the sect rules might be, they wouldn’t ruin the Taoist Path of a disciple with the potential for Returning to Emptiness.
And after the punishment, the hatred in this woman’s heart would likely still focus on Yunxi and Liu Xu, developing into an undying enemy!
In the end, Fang Xi might have to intervene and could even end up opposing the entire Heavenly Charm Sect!
That would be a loss that outstripped the gain, cultivating a formidable enemy for the sake of a moment’s pride—hardly worth it.
Fang Xi preferred to reveal his identity, background, or strength right from the start.
Then, let the opposite party know when to back down.
After all, Sister Ding didn’t have a death grudge against Yunxi and her companion; how foolish would she have to be to continue to target them specifically, knowing that the duo had the backing of a Returning to Emptiness cultivator?
"Indeed, we from the Heavenly Charm Sect are here to welcome the senior!"
Sister Ding, capable of cultivating to the Perfect Transcendent God level, was naturally no fool and hurriedly gave a deep bow.
"Welcome, senior, to be our guest at the Heavenly Charm Sect!"
Behind her, a group of Yingying and Yanyan also bowed respectfully, each one alluring in her own right.
This scene evoked a sense of sentimentality in Fairy Yunxi.
Once, she had been the top Transcendent God cultivator of the Lower Realm, had tutored Fang Xi, and even traded Spiritual Objects with him.
Yet, upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm, Fang Xi’s cultivation made leaps and bounds, becoming a great figure whom she had to look up to.
Her own cultivation hadn’t progressed; if compared to Fang Xi, it was far too lacking.
"Hmm."
Fang Xi, full of the dignity of a distinguished man, suddenly looked toward the valley.
A wondrous light flew toward them, revealing a beautiful woman with her hair coiled high, delicate features, and a gentle demeanor.
Accompanying her was Sister Luo.
Clearly, this female cultivator, fearing that Sister Ding and the others might do something irrevocable, directly summoned the ’Fairy Qianhua’, the one with the highest cultivation in the local Heavenly Charm Sect.
"I am Qianhua, and I greet Mr. Fang..."
Fairy Qianhua, upon scanning with her Divine Consciousness and seeing Fang Xi’s full Returning to Emptiness magic power and unmistakable true demon qi, couldn’t help but slightly incline her body in greeting.
Next to her, Sister Luo stared at Fang Xi, her mouth slowly agape...
"Fairy Qianhua is too courteous. I only came because two good friends have taken refuge under the Heavenly Charm Sect, and I wanted to pay a visit..."
Fang Xi, with an extremely warm smile on his face, presented a Storage Bag, "For my first visit, I bring with me ten thousand pounds of Primordial Chaos Beast meat as a gift, and I hope you won’t look down upon it..."
"Actually, Primordial Chaos Beast meat..."
Fairy Qianhua took the Storage Bag, barely scanned it with her Divine Consciousness, and was profoundly astounded.
Although Mr. Fang was a cultivator who had only recently advanced to Returning to Emptiness, his divine abilities were likely unimaginable, possessing the strength to slay a Primordial Chaos Beast!
Whether he encountered a severely injured Primordial Chaos Beast or collaborated with others, both scenarios were quite impressive.
If he hunted it alone, that would be even more terrifying!
A moment later.
On the wondrous Void Cave Mansion shaped like a flower, the central bud rose into a palace that slowly emerged.
There were no flowers around, yet the fragrance of hundreds of flowers lingered in the air, intoxicating those who breathed it in.
"How do you like my ’Hundred Flower Palace’?"
Fairy Qianhua, smiling, poured a cup of Spiritual Tea for Fang Xi.
Fang Xi took a sip and couldn’t help but say, "Good tea!"
The tea, combined with the fragrance of the hundreds of flowers in the void, complemented each other beautifully.
Not only that, although he had little more than passing thoughts for the beautiful woman in palace attire before him, he felt an unconscious sense of closeness growing within his heart.
Had it not been for his main cultivation of Self-transforming Demon Skills and his proficiency in manipulating hearts with his Sky Demon Secret Knowledge, he might not have detected this effect.
’She doesn’t seem to be actively using Charming Skills; so is this a passive effect?’ he wondered.
Setting down his teacup, a flash of sharpness in his eyes, Fang Xi praised, "This tea contains Mortal World Aura..."
Fairy Qianhua’s face changed slightly as she responded with a strained smile, "Indeed, it’s ’Mortal World Tea’."
The cultivation techniques of the Heavenly Charm Sect are primarily based on Charming Skills and are quite unique, with extremely strict discipline.
At the Transcendent God stage, they’re basically still within the category of Charming Skills.
But at the Returning to Emptiness level, they can cultivate to a much deeper realm—bewitching all living beings and cultivating with ’Mortal World Aura’.
Fang Xi, who hadn’t felt much initially, only noticed something amiss due to the subtlety of his demon heart.
’The Heavenly Charm Sect has some intriguing methods. It remains to be seen whether after Integration their ability to charm heaven and earth can truly transform them, dramatically increase their fortune, and even weaken the Heaven Tribulation...’
Fairy Qianhua apologized, "Such is the nature of my cultivation technique I try my best to contain it, but it still influences those around me to some extent. I beg your forgiveness, Sir."
"It doesn’t matter..."
Fang Xi waved his hand nonchalantly. Such a small amount of goodwill wasn’t significant; no high-level cultivator would be misled by it.
’But if one were to spend a long time in its presence, that might be a different story...’
’Indeed, the cultivation techniques that can advance to Returning to Emptiness have their unique aspects, don’t they?’