Chapter 248: Stealing the Fruit

Chapter 248: Stealing the Fruit



"Hmm?"

Baixiao Shu was startled and looked towards Venom God Son.

It was indeed strange; his half-baked Feng Shui master skills were unable to discern the fate and destiny of a Core Formation Cultivator.

But at this moment, he vaguely felt a sense of impending doom over the other party, as if a great calamity was about to befall them.

Just as he was about to take a closer look, he heard Venom God Son let out a cold snort, and the Elder immediately cried out in pain, blood tears streaming from his eyes.

Jade Purity Son's eyebrows furrowed, and he looked at Venom God Son, who was toying with a venomous insect: "What's going on?"

"A little old man was foolish enough to spy on me, and he was devoured by the Heavenly Machine Insect..."

Venom God Son played with a white jade beetle in his hand: "When will it start? I'm getting impatient..."

"After the Divine Infant Fruit matures."

Blood Essence Master held a blood-colored magic banner in his hand and frowned as he looked around: "If Freedom Marquis isn't joining us, what about Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon? Why hasn't he shown up for such a significant event as the birth of the Divine Infant Fruit?"

"My Heart-Linked Insect hasn't been able to contact him..."

Venom God Son's face turned slightly unpleasant: "If there are only three of us, what's the point of discussing our previous plans? It's good enough if the Five Sons of the Righteous Path don't come to exterminate us..."

He wasn't an idiot.

Furthermore, compared to the opportunity of condensing the Golden Core, the deaths of a few subordinates were insignificant.

Therefore, even though he really wanted to kill Fang Xing, he had been enduring.

Even though the 'Fragrance-seeking Toad' in his hand had already locked onto the culprit!

"Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon, with the protection of the Heaven Flipping Golden Corpse, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

As if struck by a sudden realization, Blood Essence Master's expression became increasingly gloomy.

The Primordial Soul Seed of the Nine Infants Sect seemed to have met a similar fate.

"Could it be... that a Primordial Soul force from outside has intervened in the battle between the righteous and evil paths? Impossible... The ancestors above have all taken the Heart Devil's Oath, they would never bring in outside help..."

Jade Purity Son's thoughts raced, and his feeling of unease intensified.

...

Among the righteous path camp, Vajra Master belonged to the Prajna Sect, and he was a monk with red lips, white teeth, and a white monk's robe.

Fiery Flame Master was from Furnace Heaven Valley, and his eyebrows and hair were all crimson red.

He looked at the evil path camp with a playful expression: "Only four of the Six Heroes of the Evil Path have come, and Freedom Marquis has always been indifferent. Why don't we join forces and eliminate them first? This would be a great achievement in our respective sects, and it would also provide a lot of leverage for this alliance."

The ultimate decision-makers of the various Primordial Soul sects were always the Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

The death of a Primordial Soul Seed could only be considered a minor setback, not enough to disrupt the foundation of the peace talks.

Otherwise, the righteous and evil paths wouldn't have chosen this kind of trial.

Hun Yuanzi, from the Heaven Earth Sect, wore a dark-colored Daoist robe and smiled, saying, "If everyone is in agreement, then I have no objections."

"Amitabha. Although Freedom Marquis is a wandering cultivator, if the evil path suffers a great loss, do you think he won't step in to maintain balance?"

Vajra Master clasped his hands together and calmly said, "This monk is here only to pluck the Divine Infant Fruit..."

"Vajra Master speaks the truth, and Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon has been hiding, plotting some unknown conspiracy..."

Righteous Vitality Master rolled up the book in his hand and was about to say something when he saw Fu Hongyi sheathing his sword and standing to the side.

'This Sword Cultivator, if I had agreed just now, he would have been the first to draw his sword and attack...'

Righteous Vitality Master's heart stirred slightly, and he suddenly noticed that Jade Purity Son, across the way, was riding a beam of demonic light and approaching the righteous path camp: "Righteous Vitality Friend... Now that there are only six Divine Infant Fruits, how should we distribute them?"

"It depends on one's abilities..."

Righteous Vitality Master laughed and replied.

"Hehe... Why don't you and I take action and deal with these insignificant cultivators first, so they don't end up taking the fruit...?"

Jade Purity Son sincerely suggested: "Righteous Vitality, you wouldn't want us to fight to the death, only for some lucky wandering cultivator to snatch the Divine Infant Fruit and run away, would you? Following past practices, these spiritual fruits will mature one by one. Why don't we take turns? I can take charge of this first Divine Infant Fruit and give it to you..."

Upon hearing this, even Fiery Flame Master was tempted.

For cultivators, as long as the benefits were sufficient, allying with the evil path was not a big deal.

When the first and second elders fought, they would always start by attacking the third elder.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Jade Purity Friend, but I, as a representative of the righteous path, would not attack a wandering cultivator without reason, especially for a single Divine Infant Fruit..."

Righteous Vitality Master exuded a sense of righteousness: "Instead of joining forces, why don't we each rely on our abilities, so we don't resent heaven and blame others... Moreover, I'm more curious about where Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon is now?"

"Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon..."

When this was mentioned, Jade Purity Son's expression turned very unpleasant.

He did this on purpose to observe the reactions of the Five Sons of the Righteous Path.

Among the Lustrous Blessing Land, only these few great cultivators should pose a threat to Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon.

To his surprise, the Five Sons of the Righteous Path reacted very normally to this kind of test.

Fu Hongyi stood with his sword, completely uninterested.

Vajra Master clasped his hands together, and Fiery Flame Master's face showed a hint of confusion and excitement.

Hun Yuanzi was somewhat surprised...

'Isn't this the doing of these people?'

'Among the Core Formation Cultivators who entered the Lustrous Blessing Land, there are truly hidden dragons and crouching tigers...'

Yu Zhenzi's thoughts raced.

He had proposed this seemingly impossible collaboration agreement to observe the reactions of the various parties.

Now it seemed that the disappearance of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon was unrelated to the Righteous Path.

"Could it be...?"

He turned his head and saw Mu Qinglan, who resembled a celestial fairy.

'This woman is at the Half-step Golden Core stage and has a Spirit Treasure that can be used multiple times. If she coordinates with several Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators, there's a good chance they could capture the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon...'

Yu Zhenzi's head bowed, and his pupils seemed to be burning with black flames.

Just then, a burst of fragrance filled the air, causing all the Core Formation Cultivators present to involuntarily reveal a look of intoxication.

"This is..."

Fang Xing took a slight breath, and he felt his own Sword Core's cultivation increase slightly, which surprised him.

This scent wasn't that of fruit or flowers; instead, it was closer to the scent of a baby's body.

Just a whiff of it seemed to benefit the Golden Core Cultivators' cultivation.

If one were to consume the entire fruit, it would indeed aid in the condensation of the Nascent Soul!

On the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine, a 'Divine Infant Fruit' transformed from pink to white, and then back to pink, repeating this cycle nine times.

With each transformation, the fragrance in the void became more intense.

Wow!

Fang Xing seemed to hear the cry of a baby in his ear.

Then, all the Core Formation Cultivators saw a Divine Infant Fruit ripen and fall from the vine.

As soon as it left the Nine-Origin Incarnation Vine, this 'Divine Infant Fruit' was fully mature.

Furthermore, it was no longer protected by the original restriction.

"The Divine Infant Fruit has fallen!"

"The Nascent Soul Dao is right before our eyes, and those who block our path will die!"

In an instant, over a dozen escape lights soared into the sky, rushing towards where the Divine Infant Fruit had fallen.

A zither sound abruptly rose, like a silver bottle breaking and splashing water, carrying the might of a thousand horses and a thousand swords!

The numerous Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators present felt their heads spin, and their escape lights slowed down involuntarily.

"It's the Phoenix Tail Zither!"

"A Fourth Stage Divine Sense attack!"

"If it wasn't for Mu Qinglan using a wide-range attack and instead concentrating her power to specifically target one person, even the Ten Heroes of the Righteous and Evil Paths might not have been able to block it, right?"

The various Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators looked at the woman who resembled a Nine Heavens Flying Immortal with apprehension.

Once this Qilin Son of the Mu Family took action, she would go all out!

She rode two ribbon-like Mystic Artifacts, transforming into Rainbow Flame Light Escape, and her speed was astonishing. In an instant, she surpassed over a dozen rays of light, and her jade-like hand reached out to grab the Divine Infant Fruit.

"It's the Rainbow Flame Light Escape!"

Bai Xiao Shu didn't make a move, but instead held a pen and paper, quickly recording something: "This escape technique is known as Core Formation Ultra Speed, and the only one that can surpass it is the Demon Path's 'Freedom Wind Escape'!"

Before he finished speaking, a gust of clear wind blew by, and it was none other than the Freedom Marquis!

With a quick grab, he was a step ahead of Mu Qinglan, and the Divine Infant Fruit was in his hand. With his right hand pinching a peach blossom, a myriad of colorful petals filled the air, trapping Mu Qinglan within.

Whoosh!

The Freedom Marquis smiled slightly, exuding incredible charm, befitting the Demon Path's number one handsome man.

He collected the Divine Infant Fruit, and his figure scattered with the wind, transforming into eight shadows, each using Wind Escape Techniques to rush towards different entrances.

"Chase!"

Several Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators exchanged glances and immediately chose to work together, pursuing one of the shadows.

It was unknown if there was a Core Formation Cultivator among them who had mastered the Spirit Eye Technique to its peak, allowing them to see through the Freedom Marquis's true form.

"So that's how it is..."

Fang Xing witnessed this scene and nodded, understanding the process of seizing the Divine Infant Fruit.

'Every so often, a Divine Infant Fruit ripens and falls to the ground... Then it's a battle of wits and strength...'

'And even if you manage to grab it, it doesn't mean you're safe. You'll undoubtedly face the hostility and pursuit of numerous Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators... Only by keeping the Divine Infant Fruit in your possession until the blessing land closes can you truly claim victory...'

'As the Divine Infant Fruits are continuously taken... The number of Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators leaving might increase, improving the chances of those who remain?'

'But this isn't certain either; it's a dynamic process, depending on each person's judgment and luck!'

'But I don't need luck; I only need strength!'

'As long as I defeat all the Cultivators present, won't the Divine Infant Fruit naturally fall into my hands?'

'Wait, there still seem to be quite a few Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators here...'

Fang Xing looked at the dozens of Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators and felt that he couldn't be so reckless.

If he dared to monopolize the Divine Infant Fruits, all the Core Formation Cultivators might fight him to the death!

Among them were even Nascent Soul Seeds from both the Righteous and Evil Paths, who possessed Fourth Stage abilities!

'Two choices... The first, wait until there are only one or two fruits left, and by then, half the Cultivators here will have left. With my False Incarnation cultivation, I can crush them all...'

'The second choice is to have my true self come over and fish in the muddy waters.'

'These two choices... Only a child would choose; I want both!'

Fang Xing sensed that his true self had also arrived at the Divine Infant Cliff, and his eyes lit up.

A masked man in black robes, his face hidden behind a sinister ghost mask, emerged from the restricted passageway and discreetly made his way to a corner, silently waiting.

Half an hour later, a scent identical to the previous one wafted through the air.

Numerous Core Formation Cultivators immediately became tense, as if facing a formidable enemy.

A wail pierced the air, and another Divine Infancy Fruit fell, ripe and ready.

Swish!

This time, not only the individual cultivators and sect disciples but also the Core Formation Cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths joined the fray, turning the scene into utter chaos.

"Halt! Who dares to compete with me?"

Fang Xing, wearing the ghost mask, roared, his martial will overwhelming as it swept across the entire area.

"Damn... another soul spirit attack!"

"Not the Phoenix Tail Zither..."

The Core Formation Cultivators were in a daze, and only a few who had cultivated divine sense secret arts or had protective treasures noticed a figure in black robes, stepping through the air, rushing towards the Divine Infancy Fruit.

A sword light, faster than any other treasure, struck Fang Xing, revealing it was Fu Hongyi's strike!

Swish!

The sword light landed on his chest, tearing through his robe, but it could only futilely dissipate, revealing Fang Xing's crimson-gold skin.

"Haha, this level of force is just giving me a massage?"

Fang Xing laughed heartily and reached out with his large hand to grab the Divine Infancy Fruit.

"Don't even think about it!"

The treasures of the other Core Formation Cultivators rained down on Fang Xing, but they were all repelled by a crimson-gold glow.

Even high-grade treasures couldn't leave a mark on his body.

Occasionally, a few top-grade treasures would join in, allowing Fang Xing to casually respond, leaving a few white marks on his arm.

"Near Fourth Rank Body Cultivator?!"

Mu Qinglan exclaimed, her gaze fixed on the Divine Infancy Fruit in Fang Xing's hand, her expression turning resolute.

The struggle for the Divine Infancy Fruit had always been more challenging in the later stages.

"Spirit Treasure, assist me!"

With a light shout, Mu Qinglan's fingers plucked the strings of the Phoenix Tail Zither.

Ding!

A zither sound resonated directly in Fang Xing's mind, as if the spirit treasure's attack was solely focused on him!

And then... nothing happened.

'Even if you smashed me with the spirit treasure itself, I should at least spit out some blood to show respect...'

'But you chose a single-target divine sense attack; do you have some misunderstanding about my Great Sun Sharira?'

Blue Star Cultivators were known for their exceptional willpower.

After the Seven Transformations Vajra, not only was the physical body flawless, but the mental state also achieved 'flawlessness'!

As Mu Qinglan unleashed the spirit treasure's final strike, two crystal-like short swords appeared in her hands, following the zither sound and instantly rushing towards Fang Xing!

Crack!

In the next moment, she was horrified to see Fang Xing acting as if nothing had happened, and he casually slapped her with the back of his hand.

— Heaven Shield Hand!

Slap!

The palm print landed, knocking the two short swords away and shattering Mu Qinglan's Essence Energy Shield, striking her in the face.

"Ouch?"

Bai Xiaosheng, who had just regained his senses, closed his eyes, seemingly unwilling to witness the scene of a beauty getting hit.

But a blue light flashed on Mu Qinglan's body, and in her place was a wooden talisman, crushed to powder by the Heaven Shield Hand.

Hundreds of meters away, Mu Qinglan's figure reappeared, her forehead's phoenix seal dimmed, her face pale, indicating severe depletion of her energy.

"Substitute Talisman? Run? Can you really escape?"

Fang Xing coldly snorted, his martial will overwhelming, like a blazing sun, causing the nearby Core Formation Cultivators to become dazed once more.

Then, he circulated his golden core, merging martial arts with cultivation, and a giant golden hand appeared, every inch of it incredibly lifelike, with clear palm lines, forming a hand seal as it slammed down!

— Immortal Martial Unity Great Palm Seal!

Boom!

The giant hand fell, like a mountain crushing an egg.

No matter how beautiful and talented Mu Qinglan was, or how bright and dazzling her future might be, or even with the 'Phoenix Dwelling in Phoenix Tree' fate, none of it mattered!

She was directly slapped by a palm strike!

Not only that, but the golden hand also firmly grasped the spirit treasure Phoenix Tail Zither and brought it to Fang Xing's side.

He casually put the spirit treasure into his storage bag and flew towards a passage.

Wherever he passed, the late-stage Core Formation Cultivators were scared and fled.

A few daredevils directly controlled their treasures and talismans, forming a series of blockades.

"Seeking death!"

A giant yellow-earth blade appeared in Fang Xing's hand, and with one slash, it shocked the heavens and earth, and made ghosts and gods weep.

The peerlessly sharp blade light was overwhelming, destroying everything in its path.

Not only did it cut the treasure and talisman in two, but it also sliced through several late-stage Core Formation Cultivators, splitting them in two.

Some cultivators valued honor and justice, and even though they were from the demonic path, they had their own code of conduct.

Seeing Fang Xing's ruthless methods, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

"This... a peerless demon!"

Bai Xiaosheng was dazzled, muttering, "When did such a formidable body cultivator appear among us?"

With one slash, he had killed several late-stage Core Formation Cultivators, and no one else dared to stand in Fang Xing's way.

Fang Xing's true body coldly laughed and entered the restricted passage, his figure disappearing.

...

"Near Fourth Rank Body Cultivator... powerful divine sense secret art... and that giant hand and blade light..."

Righteous Vitality turned to look at Fu Hongyi.

Fu Hongyi slowly sheathed his sword and shook his head, "My sword heart tells me that if I continue to fight, I will die!"

(End of Chapter)

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