Chapter 306: Essence Refinement
Chapter 306: Essence Refinement
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The Sea Market, which had been reopened, now appeared desolate.
Occasionally, passing cultivators hurried by, occasionally glancing at the Southern Flame Gate's mountain gate with awe in their eyes.
The grand palaces and jade buildings there had been flattened, leaving behind a city of steel and mechanical puppets.
The Nascent Soul stage destructive power displayed that day was enough to leave a deep impression on any cultivator.
No, it could no longer be called the Southern Flame Gate.
According to the True Lord's intentions, the original mountain gate of the Southern Flame Gate had become the docking site of the Dark Kun Ship.
Some island cultivators, with a penchant for gossip, started calling Fang Xing the 'Dark Kun Island Lord'.
After all, according to the rules of the cultivation world, after the annihilation of a sect, all names and locations associated with the original sect had to be changed.
These low-level cultivators were unaware that there were actually two Nascent Soul True Lords who had taken action that day.
However, their speculations were actually closer to the truth.
On this island, there was indeed only one 'Dark Kun Island Lord'!
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Inside the Bronze Hall, Fang Xing's cultivation avatar stood with his hands behind his back, followed by Ni Huolong and several other array masters, all gazing at the teleportation array.
"Island Lord, the damage to this teleportation array isn't extensive. The required Voidstone and Water Illusion Jade are available in the storage rooms. If we work day and night, we can definitely repair it within three days... but there's still one difficult task ahead."
Ni Huolong explained, "Teleportation arrays are two-way. If the Island Lord wants to continue this business, he must reach an understanding with Pengma Island on the other side. Pengma Island is not a demonic force, yet it occupies a place in the Inner Sea. The Pengma Island Lord is an extraordinary cultivator, even among those in the mid-stage of Nascent Soul."
In his heart, he had some private thoughts.
This Nascent Soul stage Sword Monarch seemed to be the true master of this 'Dark Kun Island', while the formidable Body Cultivator was always in seclusion within the city of puppets.
It seemed as if this Island Lord had specifically invited the Sword Monarch for assistance.
"The Pengma Island Lord? I understand."
Fang Xing nodded. "In this world, everyone is driven by self-interest... As long as we make it clear to this True Lord that it's difficult to defeat us, the rest is just a matter of negotiating our share."
He was well aware of these matters.
After dismissing Ni Huolong with a wave of his hand, Fang Xing transformed into a sword beam and circled the entire island.
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The most important spirit vein was located where the Southern Flame Gate's mountain gate once stood, a fourth-rank medium-grade spirit vein.
In the past few days, he had no choice but to park the Explorer there, replacing the fourth-rank array that had been breached.
Below, in the Sea Market, an array had been set up to divert a small spirit vein from the main one, sufficient for Core Formation cultivators to cultivate.
After examining the terrain, Fang Xing patted the corpse bag at his waist.
The Five Chaos Devils appeared, each carrying array flags, array plates, and even array tools as large as mountains.
"Let's go. I want you to set up the Omnipresent Everchanging Array."
Fang Xing manipulated the Five Chaos Devils with his divine sense, putting them to work.
This fourth-rank grand array had been dismantled from the Omnipresent Sect.
Once disassembled, such immobile arrays would permanently lose a portion of their power.
However, when reassembled, they were still stronger than those mobile arrays.
As for the array formation manual for the Omnipresent Everchanging Array, Fang Xing naturally found it in the Nascent Soul of the Omnipresent Old Devil and the Omnipresent Sect's scriptures.
After all, before Fire Cloud Lord's demise, he wouldn't have attempted to repair the Water Curtain Heavenly Flower Array, as it would only cause him trouble.
"After the Omnipresent Everchanging Array is set up, the Five Chaos Devils can patrol within it... It's a way to make good use of them."
Fang Xing didn't plan to set up any large arrays, as he had no intention of establishing a sect.
Covering the core of the fourth-rank spirit vein, along with the Spirit Herb Gardens and Spirit Fields, was sufficient.
With the Five Chaos Devils' support, even a typical Nascent Soul True Lord would have to exert considerable effort to break in, giving Fang Xing enough time to be on guard.
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After setting up the Omnipresent Everchanging Array, Fang Xing returned to the Explorer and saw his original body sitting in meditation. The Nascent Soul of San Ling Lord had already disappeared.
The Ten Thousand Dharmas Nascent Soul still desired to advance to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, but one or two Nascent Souls were not enough.
Since they were insufficient anyway, Fang Xing decided to directly throw it into the Great Sun Bodhimanda Mantra, which would also increase his proficiency in the mantra.
Furthermore, it would provide him with a deeper understanding of the Southern Flame Gate, Fire Cloud Lord, Yin Heaven Sect, and even the Vast Sea Realm.
After all, the insights of a Nascent Soul True Lord were far beyond what one could gain from purchasing information.
"So, the Southern Flame Gate had so many secrets and hidden disciples?"
The first thing he learned was about the Southern Flame Gate's hidden secrets.
Unfortunately, some treasures were difficult to retrieve, and the disciples' cultivation sites were scattered, so he didn't bother to eradicate them all.
"Additionally, San Ling Lord had quite a few personal possessions..."
"Of course, the most crucial thing is her experiences and various pieces of intelligence..."
The aspect Fang Xing valued the most was actually this.
After gaining the insights of a Nascent Soul True Lord, he no longer feared that his conversations with cultivators of the same stage would reveal his limited knowledge of the Vast Sea Realm.
Even some of the information about the Divine Soul Sword Sect and higher realms was an unexpected delight.
"The remnants of the Divine Soul Sword Sect have been almost completely eradicated. Even if there are any survivors, they wouldn't dare call themselves disciples of the Sword Sect now..."
"The Divine Soul Sword Sect has six supreme manuals above the Soul Transformation realm. Five of them can only cultivate up to the Soul Transformation realm, including the Great Freedom Mystic Gold Sword Canon..."
Fang Xing's heart chilled as he read this, realizing that the situation in the Outer Sea was still manageable.
But once he entered the Inner Sea, some Nascent Soul True Monarchs might recognize the Great Freedom Mystic Gold Sword Aura he used, which could be troublesome.
"Among the five Soul Transformation cultivation manuals, there's the Great Freedom Mystic Gold Sword Canon, the Wonderful Joyous Ten Directions Sword Canon, the Thundering Thunderbolt Sword Canon, the Flying Immortal Sword Canon, and the Killing Sword Canon..."
"Above these five Sword Canons is the Divine Soul Sword Sect's most supreme heritage—the Spirit Void Sword Scripture!"
"All disciples of the Divine Soul Sword Sect, both inner and outer, cultivate the sword. Only after forming a Gold Core and becoming a true disciple can they be taught one of the five Soul Transformation Sword Canons. Even if they advance to become Nascent Soul Elders, they still cultivate these five Sword Canons."
"Only the true core disciples, those with the Soul Transformation Seed, can receive the Spirit Void Sword Scripture at the Gold Core realm. Fortunately, this sword scripture is the origin of all sword techniques in the Divine Soul Sword Sect, so switching to it shouldn't be too difficult or create major bottlenecks."
After understanding this, Fang Xing realized that his initial plan to join the Divine Soul Sword Sect as a branch disciple was indeed feasible.
However, even if he joined the sect, he could only learn the five Sword Canons.
Becoming a candidate for the position of Sect Leader and a core disciple would still be challenging.
Of course, there was still a chance!
After all, the Divine Soul Sword Sect was filled with sword cultivators, and most sword cultivators were likely madmen.
As long as he stepped onto the Sword Dueling Platform and killed the current Sect Leader, he could immediately take over the position and obtain the Essence Refinement Sword Canon!
Naturally, only their own disciples could access the Sword Dueling Platform.
If an ordinary outsider dared to challenge the Sword Sect Leader, they would most likely be torn apart by a thousand swords before even reaching the sect's gates!
"So, the realm above Soul Transformation in this world is called 'Essence Refinement'?"
Fang Xing learned this from San Ling Lord's memories, and his eyes lit up.
Soul Transformation experts in this world were equivalent to Ninth Stage practitioners, which, in the main universe, were Martial Gods!
And Essence Refinement experts should be above the Martial God realm!
With his advantage as an Immortal Warrior, whether it was his main body or his Cultivation Avatar, if he could cultivate to the Essence Refinement realm, breaking through to Martial God would no longer be an issue.
The realm that Martial Gods in the main universe desperately sought was right before Fang Xing.
"The Divine Soul Sword Sect, Ethereal Immortal Palace, and Boundless Hall are considered sacred lands because they have produced Essence Refinement experts who successfully ascended..."
"Among other sects and solitary cultivators, there might occasionally be Soul Transformation cultivators, but they are like fleeting flowers, and it's impossible for them to cultivate to the Essence Refinement realm and ascend to the higher realm!"
According to San Ling Lord's knowledge, cultivators in this world, even at the Soul Transformation realm, found it difficult to ascend. Unless they found a Great Void Passage and risked their lives to try, the result would still be a slim chance of survival.
True and safe ascension required cultivation to the Essence Refinement realm!
"Essence Refinement experts have infinite lifespans and can roam freely in the Great Void... It seems they aren't restricted by spiritual energy, either?"
After all, the Great Void was a realm of nothingness, without any Spirit Vein energy to replenish one's power.
For Essence Refinement cultivators to ascend, they could only rely on themselves to cross the Great Void!
"Another one with an infinite lifespan..."
After understanding this, Fang Xing was speechless.
"Martial Gods have infinite physical lifespans, while Immortal Path Cultivators cultivate the Primordial Spirit Infant, which can be considered an infinite lifespan for the soul."
"The body isn't just a stinking flesh sack, and the soul is also indispensable. Perhaps true 'immortality' can only be achieved through the combination of an immortal body and an immortal soul..."
He sighed, a hint of sharpness in his brows, "The next goal is clear—the Spirit Void Sword Scripture of the Divine Soul Sword Sect! Even the previous information isn't important. But the crucial parts for breaking through Soul Transformation and reaching Essence Refinement must be obtained!"
This goal was obviously challenging, as it was uncertain if the Spirit Void Sword Scripture had been passed down outside the sect.
If it wasn't available in the outside world, he might have to search for it within the Divine Soul Sword Sect's mountain gates, an extremely dangerous place where even Great True Monarchs could perish.
Fang Xing would have to wait until his mecha was completed and he possessed Ninth Stage combat power before attempting such a venture.
"In this world, Ninth Stage combat power is already the pinnacle... Because once a fully cultivated Soul Transformation cultivator breaks through to the Essence Refinement realm, they will be rejected by the entire world... Even if a Guiding Immortal Radiance descends from the higher realm, they will be forced to ascend immediately, with no room for delay."
"Even when those powerful beings from the higher realm enter the Vast Sea Realm, they must lower their cultivation and dissipate their power to the Soul Transformation level..."
This was good news for Fang Xing.
Once his mecha was completed, he would be nearly invincible in the Vast Sea Realm.
(End of Chapter)
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