Chapter 821: Chapter 725: Mid-Stage of Returning to Emptiness
"Only after becoming a Ghost Cultivator did I realize how indifferent the heavens are to our kind,"
Fairy Yunxi’s voice was ethereal, her aura elusive, yet at this moment she let out a woeful sigh.
"Oh? Why?"
Fang Xi’s Divine Consciousness swept over and saw that Liu Xu and Shui Lingxin had followed. Seeing nothing worth concealing, he asked directly.
"Based on my feelings after becoming a Ghost Cultivator... Although the power of the Major Heavenly Tribulation at the early stage of Returning to Emptiness has decreased significantly, every advancement in realm as a ghost cultivator will still invite a heavenly tribulation... and the increase in strength far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators. By the time one reaches the Major Heavenly Tribulation for the Integration, it is practically a survival of one in ten," Fairy Yunxi sighed again, "As for the Mahayana Immortal Thunder Tribulation, it is unimaginable, truly a situation of certain death!"
’So Ghost Cultivators are early-stage professions that get weakened later on? The initial thunder tribulations are weaker than those faced by cultivators, but they get stronger later?’ Fang Xi was somewhat speechless in his mind.
But for those Transcendent God cultivators who couldn’t even survive the vast Heavenly Tribulation of Returning to Emptiness and were doomed to die in the tribulation, this method of dissolution still held some value.
Although Fairy Yunxi’s aura was now extremely weak, she had indeed reached the early stage of Returning to Emptiness!
"Master!"
Seeing her master like this, Shui Lingxin also felt a complex mix of emotions.
"Disciple, from now on, this place will be Penglai Fairy Island’s sect entrance in the Earth Immortal Realm, and you will be the sect leader," Fairy Yunxi said with a slight smile, "I still need to retreat and consolidate my form as a Ghost Cultivator for several years..."
After a cultivator breaks through a major realm, they often still need to consolidate; such is to be expected.
Fang Xi and Liu Xu did not want to disturb, and flew out of the underground fissure.
He glanced at Liu Xu’s cultivation and noticed that she had reached the late stage of Transcendent God, not far from Perfect Transcendent God.
However, Fairy Yunxi’s ascension had exhausted the resources accumulated by both women.
"Daoist Liu, may I ask when do you plan to ascend?" Fang Xi inquired.
"I’m not as gifted as Sister Yunxi, I’m afraid it might take several hundred more years..." Liu Xu gathered her hair beside her ear and sighed softly, "And moreover, that Nine Nethers Absolute Kill Yin Vein is only sufficient for one person’s ascension to Returning to Emptiness..."
Now that she knew the true drawbacks of becoming a Ghost Cultivator in Returning to Emptiness, she also had some reservations about whether to take this path.
"Besides, I still have to request leave from the sect for Sister Yunxi and redeem myself from the Sky Brahman Army..." Speaking of which, Liu Xu glanced at Fang Xi, her expression seemed somewhat resentful.
Fang Xi laughed heartily, "The matter of redemption, Sir Liu, if you hand me the Spirit Stones, I shall handle it for you... and this can also be an opportunity for you to regain your freedom."
Now that Fairy Yunxi has ascended to Returning to Emptiness, even as a Ghost Cultivator, it’s still Returning to Emptiness; everything is easier to discuss.
Fang Xi didn’t mind doing this convenient favor; of course, the premium Spirit Stones still had to be provided by Liu Xu.
...
Moon Invitation Immortal City.
Wang Family Cave Mansion.
The sound of silk and bamboo music was ceaseless, the enchanting tunes echoed throughout the cave mansion.
Fang Xi savored the Spiritual Delicacies and Spirit Wine while watching a group of female cultivators dance gracefully.
All these female cultivators had a certain level of cultivation, had practiced Charming Skills, and now only draped in thin gauze, they moved seductively, their dance like that of celestial nymphs, causing Fang Xi to heartily laugh with joy, clapping frequently, "Wonderful performance, most enjoyable..."
While the Heterodox Incarnation carried burdens forward, his own body could just focus on enjoyment.
And the various pleasures of the Earth Immortal Realm truly differed from those of the Lower Realm, opening his eyes to new experiences.
After several tunes and dances, the dancers curtsied and retreated, Fang Xi then drained his cup of Spirit Wine and pondered to himself:
’Having relaxed in this period, my vitality has fully recovered to a harmonious state, it’s time to seek promotion...’
Previously, the ’True Body of Sky Demon’ broke through a major barrier, causing his physical strength to soar wildly, to a point where he could hardly control it.
During his indulgences, he dared not get too close to the beauties, fearing he might tear them apart by accident...
Fortunately, after being nourished for a long time with fine food, fine wine, and beauties, Fang Xi finally fully assimilated the benefits of the breakthrough, and now his ’True Body of Sky Demon’ was completely under his control, without the risk of being caught off guard or being unable to withhold his strength.
By this time, all his preparations for promotion were complete, and he could attempt to break through to the middle stage of Returning to Emptiness.
With this thought, Fang Xi flew out of the cave mansion and shouted, "Where is the Profound Turtle?"
"Roar!"
From the depths of the lake, the Little Mysterious Turtle poked out its head.
Even without emitting the aura of a Sixth Order being, the fluctuations of Fifth Order high-quality Magic Power still filled countless members of the Wang family with dread.
After the Little Mysterious Turtle replied, it grew to the size of a house, allowing Fang Xi to ride upon it and quickly leave Moon Invitation Immortal City.
As the Wang Family Ancestor, a guest of Moon Invitation Immortal City, and a Returning to Emptiness major cultivator, Fang Xi could go wherever he wished without having to explain to anyone.
The Little Mysterious Turtle was not slow, and once outside the city, its speed drastically increased, heading for the great swamp where it had undergone its tribulation.
The breakthrough from the early to the middle stage of Returning to Emptiness called for a Minor Heavenly Tribulation!
The swamp was deserted, making it an excellent place for enduring the tribulation.
And for the protector, naturally, it was the Little Mysterious Turtle.
If the Little Mysterious Turtle could not prevail, Fang Xi would surely summon his Heterodox Incarnation at the critical moment.
"Go... kill without mercy anyone who dares come close!"
Fang Xi patted the Little Mysterious Turtle on the head, instructing it to stand guard in the periphery.
As for himself, he conjured a cloud of azure smoke beneath him, lifting his seated form into the mid-air, where he sat in a meditative posture.
Inside the Spirit Realm.
Two mature Wood Monsters were playing and frolicking with a group of young ones, when suddenly, they stopped in their tracks, their enormous eyes revealing a look of shock.