Chapter 286: Show of Hands
Chapter 286: Show of Hands
Several months later...
The entire Dajing Immortal World was abuzz with the news of Mo Wanlong, the Supreme Elder of the Mo family, successfully condensing his Nascent Soul. Many cultivators were left in awe and disbelief.
Who is Mo Wanlong?
Although he was once the head of the first Core Formation family, he was only at the mid-stage of Core Formation. Later, it was rumored that his cultivation was half-ruined, and he went into seclusion within the family, causing the Mo family to decline.
How is it possible that he suddenly condensed his Nascent Soul and achieved the True Monarch realm?
However, the celestial phenomenon and heavenly tribulation within a hundred-mile radius couldn't be concealed, instantly causing a stir in the Dajing Immortal World.
On Hundred Flowers Mountain...
As Mo Wan Zhang and Mo Qing Shi struggled to withstand the pressure from the Heaven and Earth Sect, they nervously sent out hundreds of telepathy talismans, but received no response from within the cave mansion. Finally, gritting their teeth, they pushed open the door to the Fourth Rank Mystic Mansion.
What they saw left them dumbfounded.
The cave mansion was empty, with no trace of Mo Wanlong.
Even the soul lantern belonging to Mo Wanlong in the ancestral hall had disappeared without a trace...
...
At the same time, in the distant Qiguo.
"Taking away Mo Wanlong's soul lantern is giving the Mo family a chance... From now on, they will have a Nascent Soul ancestor in a Schrodinger state."
Fang Xing rode on a sword's light, flying without a trace.
Before long, he arrived outside the Heavenly Sword Sect's mountain gate.
He gazed at the mountain's protective formation and smiled slightly. His teleportation light became faint, and he directly entered the Heavenly Sword Sect.
...
In the Sword Pavilion, the Broken Sword True Man, Kong Fengge, still had a worried expression as he looked towards the direction of the desolate land: "I wonder if the Supreme Elder can successfully kill that 'Cold Water Serpent'?"
Although the Cold Water Serpent was only a lower-grade Fourth Rank, its water teleportation technique was astonishing. With the advantage of the Green Wave Grotto's terrain, it made it difficult for many Righteous Path Nascent Souls to take action.
It had become a huge obstacle blocking the path of the Righteous Path's cultivation.
This was a matter of coordination among Nascent Soul cultivators.
Although several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs working together could definitely defeat the Cold Water Serpent, killing it would be extremely challenging.
To kill it without any damage would be even more difficult.
This was because the Righteous Path's Nascent Soul True Monarchs didn't get along harmoniously, and they had to guard against each other's schemes.
With mutual restraint, they became cautious.
The Demonic Path faced a similar situation, as they were blocked by the Black Cloud Mountain and engaged in a difficult battle with a Fourth Rank bear demon.
"Fortunately, the various sects of the Righteous Path have already agreed to take turns cultivating and keep all gains for themselves."
"With the Supreme Elder's mid-stage Nascent Soul strength, killing a lower-grade Fourth Rank Cold Water Serpent shouldn't be a problem... It's a pity that there are not enough Core Formation sword cultivators in the sect. Otherwise, forming the True Martial Seven Star Sword Formation would be even more secure."
As Kong Fengge was calculating, he suddenly heard a voice coming from behind:
"Oh? That little serpent is still alive?"
"Who dares to joke with this True Man?"
Kong Fengge's body was surrounded by a formidable sword aura, and he spat out a broken sword treasure, flying forward for a short distance before turning around.
He couldn't even imagine the cultivation level of the person who had silently infiltrated the sect and hidden beside him.
But when he saw the visitor, his eyes widened in surprise: "You... are Fang Xing, my junior martial brother?"
He had a deep impression of this true disciple of the sect, and he had even considered recommending him to Chu Kuangtu as a disciple.
However, the Supreme Elder wanted to observe him for a while longer, at least until after he reached the Core Formation stage.
After that, this sword disciple went out to travel and explore the Dajing Immortal World.
But he never expected that their next meeting would be under such circumstances.
"Junior Martial Brother?"
Fang Xing chuckled and released his Nascent Soul-level divine sense, instantly enveloping the inside and outside of the Heavenly Sword Sect: "It seems that Chu Shixiong is not here. Kong Shidi, you quickly contact Chu Shixiong. I want to see him... and remember to keep it confidential."
As he spoke, a flash of Nascent Soul-stage magical energy fluctuation appeared and vanished.
That immense spiritual pressure caused Kong Fengge's expression to change drastically: "Nascent Soul?! Impossible... How could you have advanced so quickly?"
He suspected that he might be hallucinating due to over-cultivation.
Or perhaps... this true disciple had his body possessed by a Nascent Soul True Monarch during his travels? Compared to the other party's decades of effort to condense their Nascent Soul, possession seemed like a more reasonable explanation.
"Stop wasting time and get going!"
Fang Xing chuckled.
He was being straightforward, as there were no more threats in this desolate land.
But he acknowledged the Heavenly Sword Sect's previous cultivation, from the cave mansion to the Golden Core, and even the Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Canon, as a debt of gratitude.
Moreover... he didn't want to give up this identity as a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Because if he wanted to explore the vast Immortal World in the future, having this identity would make it much easier to contact the higher-ups of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
He hadn't forgotten that the various Nascent Soul sects that had opened up the desolate land were actually from the higher-ups of the Immortal World.
Within those higher-ups, there might even be Nascent Soul cultivators, or even cultivation methods of the Nascent Soul's later stage!
For Fang Xing, who wanted to understand the Immortal Martial Arts, this was extremely important!
The key was that he wasn't a direct disciple, so why would they teach him the ultimate techniques? Even if he wanted to seize them, Fang Xing couldn't compete with a Nascent Soul cultivator.
If he couldn't defeat them, he would naturally have to join them.
Furthermore, he was originally a branch disciple with a reputable background. With this identity, he could obtain the inheritance more easily and save himself a lot of trouble.
"Yes, Senior, please wait a moment!"
Kong Fengge bowed in response, his expression filled with reverence that Fang Xing had never seen before.
In the Immortal World, seniority was determined by cultivation realm, and it was indeed a good custom.
...
Several days later.
Outside the Heavenly Sword Sect.
In a desolate mountain range.
Fang Xing was silently waiting, and in his Divine Perception, he sensed a sharp sword light rapidly approaching.
The sword teleportation technique he used was extremely fast, even faster than his own.
It was still a hundred li away just a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye, it had arrived at the desolate mountain.
The sword light converged, revealing a gray-robed figure with broad shoulders and long arms—none other than Chu Kuangtu.
Chu Kuangtu's Divine Perception swept over Fang Xing, and a trace of surprise also flashed across his face. "Are you really Fang Xing? Or are you another fellow cultivator?"
It was clear that Chu Kuangtu didn't believe that Fang Xing could advance to the Nascent Soul Stage in just fifty years, suspecting that this outstanding disciple had been possessed by some old monster.
"Senior Brother Chu, I am indeed Fang Xing."
Fang Xing smiled.
"Hehe..."
Chu Kuangtu gave a cold laugh and suddenly raised his hand.
Sizzle! A sword light descended, transforming into countless stars in the sky, and among them, a purple star suddenly shone brightly!
Chu Kuangtu cultivated the Purple Pole Star Sword Scripture, and the Purple Pole Star was the leader of all stars. With a single sword strike, the countless stars in the sky moved accordingly, forming a Sword Intent Formation.
Not only that, but the Purple Pole Star Sword Intent led the myriad stars, and with a single move, it truly gave off a sense of oppression as if countless stars were crushing down.
This Supreme Elder was indeed a formidable Sword Cultivator, and he did not hesitate to take action!
Fang Xing chuckled and also snapped his fingers.
The Spirit Treasure-ranked Rusty Sword roared, and a Great Freedom Sword Light soared into the sky!
Not only that, but within his body, the Ten Thousand Spells Ghost Infant opened its eyes and playfully unleashed a stream of Magical Energy.
The combined efforts of the two Nascent Souls caused his Magical Energy to rise rapidly. Although it was still slightly weaker than a mid-stage Nascent Soul's Magical Energy, it was only a hair's breadth away!
Sizzle, sizzle!
In the void, a sword light flashed, and a brilliant sword descended, like a great sun, dispersing the countless stars in the sky.
Even though the Purple Pole Star was the leader of all stars, in the face of the great sun, it still had to retreat!
Countless sword lights flickered, and sharp sword auras scattered, leaving countless sword marks on the desolate mountain.
"Hmm? Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Qi?!"
Chu Kuangtu held a strand of platinum-colored sword qi in his hand, and his expression became very peculiar. "The cultivation method you practice is indeed our sect's core technique..."
With just one move, he acknowledged that Fang Xing was worthy of having a conversation with him.
This was also normal communication between Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Generally speaking, early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, although not as powerful as mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, could still protect themselves without much difficulty.
Only the late-stage Nascent Soul Great True Monarchs, who cultivated numerous incredible divine abilities and secret techniques, had the ability to completely annihilate Nascent Souls and were widely respected.
Chu Kuangtu tested Fang Xing with a single sword strike and realized that he couldn't do anything to Fang Xing. Naturally, he had to talk first.
This was also the reason why Fang Xing didn't stay in the Heaven Sword Sect.
Chu Kuangtu was a mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator. If he were inside the Heaven Sword Sect and could borrow the power of the sect's formations and the Spirit Treasure-level 'Free Sword', even if he were as powerful as a mid-stage Nascent Soul, he would still be in trouble.
"Senior Brother Chu, I am not possessed. I am indeed a true disciple of our sect—Fang Xing. I've been traveling outside for some time, and recently, I was fortunate enough to condense my Nascent Soul, so I returned to the sect."
Fang Xing laid his cards on the table.
"To become a Nascent Soul in fifty years, it's either a Nascent Soul possession or a reincarnation of a powerful cultivator."
Chu Kuangtu suddenly thought of something. "In the Great Jing Immortal World, there's a rumor... that a cultivator in the Mu family's Hundred Flowers Mountain has condensed a Nascent Soul?"
"Not bad, it's me."
Fang Xing laughed heartily.
Chu Kuangtu fell into deep thought and suddenly spoke up. "The Wind Ascendant in the Linyang Blessed Land... now that I think about it, he might not have been a true Nascent Soul, but even if he was a False Nascent Soul Cultivator, he couldn't have entered the Linyang Blessed Land... It seems that this was your doing, Junior Brother Fang?"
Fang Xing was slightly startled.
But upon thinking about it, it was quite normal. The Great Jing Immortal World was only so big, and the major events that occurred were limited.
Nascent Soul True Monarchs were all shrewd individuals, and providing a single clue could easily lead to the unraveling of the entire matter.
To rapidly advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, one would undoubtedly require a vast amount of resources.
And in the past hundred years, the biggest loss of resources in the Great Jing was the Linyang Blessed Land.
"Junior Brother, are you perhaps a reincarnated powerful cultivator? You borrowed the resources in the Linyang Blessed Land to quickly condense your Nascent Soul, that's a plausible explanation..."
Chu Kuangtu's Sword Heart was clear, and he deduced, "A False Nascent Soul Cultivator couldn't bring the Linyang Blessed Land. Otherwise, the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon Sect would have made countless attempts... But Junior Brother, you must have some secret technique to bring a False Nascent Soul inside. It seems that the Wind Department Head of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon Sect was also eliminated by you... Our Heaven Sword Sect owes you a favor!"
Fang Xing remained silent for a moment and then suddenly laughed. "No matter what, I am still a disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect. Naturally, I should contribute to the sect. Senior Brother, just don't mind my previous concealment."
"Hehe, every high-level cultivator has their own secrets and opportunities."
Chu Kuangtu's expression softened. "Junior Brother Fang, you cultivate our sect's techniques and have condensed your Nascent Soul. It's only right to hold a celebration and inform the world... With two Nascent Souls in our sect, the Heaven Sword Sect should be the leader of the Righteous Path!"
(End of Chapter)
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