Chapter 247: Divine Infant Cliff
Chapter 247: Divine Infant Cliff
"Congratulations, Young Master, on cultivating the 'Soul-Devouring Demon Flame'!"
Elder Wuchen bowed respectfully.
Unlike the Ten Great Cold Flames, the Soul-Devouring Demon Flame was one of the Ten Great True Fire Demon Flames of the Great Peace, possessing astonishing power and excelling in soul-devouring and spirit-burning.
It was a top-notch divine ability of the Ziyang Sect!
Yu Zhenzi descended the steps, suppressing the countless black demonic flames, her expression relaxed and content, "In fact, I had already condensed a strand of the fourth-tier demonic flame's seed, but to truly refine the flame, I needed a large number of Core Formation Cultivators' blood sacrifice... This time, it was a tough task for you. After exposing your identity, you can no longer continue as a wandering cultivator in the righteous path. It's better to return to the sect directly, and a position as an influential elder is guaranteed."
"Thank you, Young Master, for your support."
Elder Wuchen's face lit up with joy, "Now that the Young Master has cultivated the 'Soul-Devouring Demon Flame', Zheng Qizi is no match for you. You are truly the number one Core Formation Cultivator in Great Peace."
"So what if I'm the first in Core Formation? In the end, I'm not a Nascent Soul True Monarch..."
Yu Zhenzi's expression remained calm, "Soon... The restrictions on the Divine Infant Cliff will be lifted, and when that happens, we, the Five Heroes of the Dark Path, will take action. We'll kill the Five Sons of the Righteous Path, and that will be a joyous occasion. How are the other four doing?"
"The Venom God Son of the Ten Thousand Toad Stronghold has obtained the 'Ten Tribulation Toad' left behind by the stronghold, and is currently refining it to enhance his Beast Charm. He'll be out of seclusion soon..."
"As for the Blood Essence Master of the Blood God Sect, they're still urging us to send a large amount of Core Formation cultivators' blood essence to perfect the 'Blood God Banner'..."
"The Freedom Marquis, a wandering cultivator, has clearly stated that he doesn't want to get involved in the conflict between the righteous and evil paths. He even warned us not to interfere with his pursuit of the Divine Infant Fruit..."
"Hmph, a wandering cultivator!"
Yu Zhenzi scoffed, "When selecting the Five Heroes of the Dark Path, the Freedom Marquis was just a filler. Aside from his Freedom Wind Escape technique, which is somewhat impressive, what else is he good at?"
Hearing this, Elder Wuchen couldn't help but smile bitterly.
The Freedom Marquis was known as the number one wandering cultivator on the Dark Path, having achieved the Perfect Core Formation stage. Rumors even suggested that he had escaped from the hands of Nascent Soul stage old demons, shaking the Great Peace.
Unfortunately, his character was neither entirely good nor evil, and he never paid attention to worldly affairs. That was why he hadn't participated in the war between the righteous and evil paths.
"The Nine Infants Sect's Huo Mo Qing is truly a disgrace to our generation... He inexplicably fell into a trap."
"Fortunately, the Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect is providing strong support. The Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon, who has come this time, will bring five Heaven Flipping Golden Corpses to form the Ten Thousand Phenomena Variable Array, temporarily blocking an Immortal Golden Core cultivator... That Blood Sword Master is only a Half-Gold Core cultivator, relying on his sword cultivation to barely make it into the Five Sons of the Righteous Path. Sword cultivators have weak divine souls and are no match for my Soul-Devouring Demon Flame. I'll kill him first, and then fight Zheng Qizi!"
Yu Zhenzi made her decision.
...
Several days later.
Outside a cliff.
Countless restrictions appeared in the void, forming a colorful light screen that enveloped the Divine Infant Cliff.
A terrifying fluctuation of spiritual energy filled the sky, as if a giant hand was continuously seizing the Nine Heavens Purity Qi and injecting it into the Divine Infant Cliff and a large Dark Azure Vine Tree that covered half of the cliff.
This Dark Azure Vine Tree was lush and vibrant, its vines resembling coiled dragons, spreading out numerous branches that penetrated the Divine Infant Cliff, as if merging with the cliff itself.
It was the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine!
On the vines, there was a thin layer of white light, and occasionally, strange purple or silver talismans would flash by, like playful little fish hiding among the green leaves, disappearing in an instant.
"The Nine Heavens Purity Qi is descending... The Divine Infant Fruit is about to mature. At this time, the local restrictions will open several passages. To obtain the Divine Infant Fruit, one must go to the Divine Infant Cliff... Qinglan, are you ready?"
In a jade palace floating in mid-air.
The head of the Mu family was solemnly instructing a palace-skirted woman.
This woman had a unique appearance, her skin as clear as jade, and a crimson phoenix mark between her eyebrows.
She was none other than Mu Qinglan, the Qilin Son of the Mu family, with a Half-Gold Core cultivation base!
Her cultivation had even reached the Advanced Golden Core stage, making her one of the top-tier cultivators among the Ten Children of the Righteous and Evil Paths.
"I understand, Great-Grandfather..."
Mu Qinglan's voice was pure, and her demeanor was proud, like a high and mighty nine-heavens phoenix, "This time, I will definitely obtain a Divine Infant Fruit and become the first female Nascent Soul True Monarch in the family's future!"
"Haha, good... Not only do you possess a Heaven Rank Wood Spirit Root, but you were also born with the phoenix cry phenomenon. Your great-grandfather specifically sought a Peak Third Stage Divination Master to calculate your destiny, and it was revealed to be the 'Phoenix Dwelling in Phoenix Tree' fate. In the future, you will not only achieve the Nascent Soul stage but even have a chance at the Divine Transformation stage..."
"This time, I've brought out the family's Spirit Treasure, the 'Phoenix Tail Zither', which suppresses the family's spiritual energy. The Spirit Treasure has already been communicated with, and it can assist you twice."
The head of the Mu family spoke solemnly, "When you go, be cautious of the Five Heroes of the Dark Path... Although our Mu family belongs to the righteous path, the Nascent Soul stage major sects of the righteous path may not want to see the rise of Nascent Soul clans. Therefore, the most seemingly virtuous Zheng Qizi is the one we should be most wary of..."
Subsequently, the head of the Mu family mentioned several formidable Late Core Formation stage cultivators, including the Heartless Child.
As the Nine Heavens Purity Qi descended, the Divine Infant Cliff suddenly erupted with a deafening roar.
Restrictions of various colors and lights burst forth, releasing a unique radiance, as if a giant bowl-shaped formation had appeared with cracks, forming temporary passages.
The Divine Infant Cliff passage appeared, and the Divine Infant Fruits were about to mature!"
A cultivator's voice rang out, and immediately, streams of escaping light rushed towards those passages.
"Grandpa, I'm going."
Mu Qinglan extended her hand, holding the Phoenix Tail Zither, her body adorned with colorful ribbons dancing in the air, resembling a flying immortal of the Nine Heavens as she gracefully approached the Divine Infant Cliff.
Boom!
Suddenly, five astonishing auras emerged.
Leading them was a figure in a scholar's robe, holding a scroll—the Righteous Vitality Master!
Although Fu Hongyi was among them, he stood aloof, holding his sword and maintaining a distance from the other four.
"Ah, the Five Sons of the Righteous Path have arrived..."
"Righteous Vitality Master, Blood Sword Master, Vajra Master, Fiery Flame Master... and Heaven Earth Sect Primordial Master!"
"With these five top experts here, what else could happen?"
"Hmph! Even if it's a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, being besieged by numerous late-stage Core Formation cultivators will still result in death!"
"Moreover, with the Demon Path stirring things up and the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine producing an uncertain number of Divine Infant Fruits... if there aren't enough to distribute, the Righteous Path itself might start fighting."
"In the past, wandering cultivators have taken advantage of the opportunity to seize Divine Infant Fruits..."
...
Fang Xing blended in with a group of late-stage Core Formation cultivators, inconspicuously entering the passage.
He still maintained the appearance and aura of Wind Ascendant, but his cultivation had reached the level of a late-stage True Core cultivator.
With such cultivation, he would be a giant in the cultivation world.
However, at the Divine Infant Cliff, he was somewhat inconspicuous.
After entering the restriction array, Fang Xing arrived above the Divine Infant Cliff.
There, the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine twisted like a dragon, its leaves lush and verdant. At the highest point, on one of the vines, the leaves flashed with light, automatically parting to reveal six slightly unripe fruits.
These fruits resembled human figures, sitting cross-legged on two green leaves, reminding Fang Xing of the Immortal Peach.
"Six Divine Infant Fruits? This number is neither too many nor too few... The record for the most Divine Infant Fruits produced is nine, and the lowest is four at a time..."
An elderly late-stage Core Formation cultivator nearby stroked his beard and said, "Furthermore... when the Divine Infant Fruits haven't fully matured and are still connected to the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine, they are protected by restrictions, making it impossible to harm them in the slightest..."
"So miraculous?"
Fang Xing became interested. "I am Wind Ascendant... Fellow Daoist, you look familiar. Could it be that your surname is 'Books'?"
"Indeed, I am Books Master. I love reading various ancient classics..."
Books Master stroked his beard. "This old cultivator's lifespan is nearing its limit, and I have no descendants. Even if I seize the Divine Infant Fruits, it would be useless. But I must record this grand occasion for future generations to witness..."
In the cultivation world, there were all sorts of people.
Especially after living for several hundred years, personalities could easily become eccentric...
Fang Xing silently mocked.
However, it was precisely because of such cultivators that there were so many travelogues and records in circulation... For newcomers to the cultivation world, it was a good way to broaden their horizons.
He looked around and noticed that there were indeed over fifty late-stage Core Formation cultivators from Dajing, scattered here and there.
The most dazzling among them were naturally the Five Sons of the Righteous Path, with nearby sect disciples subtly showing their allegiance.
The wandering cultivators were scattered in groups... Cultivation families and sects gathered according to their relationships, forming their own cliques.
Between the Righteous and Demon Paths, there was a clear distinction, especially among the wandering cultivators, giving off a sense of separation.
Among the Righteous Path family camp, the most dazzling was undoubtedly Mu Qinglan, holding the Phoenix Tail Zither and appearing like a flying celestial fairy—the Mu family's Mu Qinglan.
"Tsk tsk... I didn't expect the Mu family to bring out a Spirit Treasure, they are truly determined to get it."
Books Master clicked his tongue. "Not afraid of losing the Spirit Treasure, by the time they realize it, it'll be too late to cry..."
Just then, there was a commotion in the Demon Path camp.
Jade Purity Master, clad in a black robe, gracefully approached.
Accompanying him were Venom God Son and Blood Essence Master.
A gust of wind blew into the passage, and the wind escape technique he displayed seemed even more exquisite than the one Fang Xing had encountered from the Wind Department Master.
This person, wearing a white robe, had a middle-aged appearance, a handsome face, and white hair at his temples.
He was a middle-aged beauty.
"It's Freedom Marquis!"
Books Master nodded. "This person is known as the first wandering cultivator of the Demon Path and the first beauty. He doesn't care about the title of the Six Heroes of the Demon Path, even changing his nickname. He used to be called Freedom Master, but now he's called Freedom Marquis..."
"It seems... none of these names represent a happy ending..."
Fang Xing broke into a sweat.
"Oh? Does Fellow Daoist also cultivate the art of Feng Shui and divination?"
Books Master became interested. "This old cultivator has some understanding of the art of Feng Shui, but I'm only a second-stage Feng Shui master, so it's difficult to see the face of the Six Heroes of the Demon Path..."
"Who dares to look at their faces and fate if they're not peak third-stage diviners or Feng Shui masters?"
Fang Xing shook his head. "But I feel like one of them is about to encounter a bloodlight disaster!"
Books Master quickly took a look. "Which one?"
"The one wearing colorful clothes, with a face that looks like he wants to eat me... He's clearly a short-lived ghost."
Fang Xing coldly hummed and pointed at Venom God Son.
(End of Chapter)
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