Chapter 400: Compensation
Chapter 400: Compensation
Ethereal Immortal Palace.
Floating Island.
A streak of sword light rushed over and stopped outside the Ethereal Immortal Palace, revealing a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes—none other than Fang Xing!
A glimmer of essence energy flashed in his eyes as he surveyed the surroundings, and he couldn't help but nod in approval, "As expected of a Sixth Stage Celestial Vein, the essence energy here is even more abundant than the Sea Vein... And this Sixth Stage Formation actually possesses the Void Attribute, it's quite impressive."
With just a glance, he realized that it would be challenging to rely solely on his own strength to break through the entire sect.
It would be more feasible if he, the original body, took action himself.
"However... I must give it a try."
The Rusty Sword appeared in his hand, and Fang Xing unleashed a sword strike!
Whoosh!
As the sword was unsheathed, it seemed as if the heavens and earth had entered the night, with countless stars and constellations scattered across the sky. Amidst them, a dazzling Milky Way stretched out, aiming to pierce through the entire Ethereal Immortal Palace!
The chilling sword aura caused the Immortal Cranes to cry out in fear, and countless cultivators were terrified, their souls nearly leaving their bodies.
Finally!
From the countless Jade Palace Halls, silver-white runes emerged, transforming into powerful restriction pillars of silver-white light, forming a grand formation.
This grand formation was illusory and hazy, yet it gave off a sense of separating the two worlds.
"The void is but a dream, and the two worlds are vast as dust... What a magnificent Sixth Stage Void Formation."
Fang Xing let out a long laugh, having already spotted the Sixth Stage Supreme Treasure—the Two Worlds Banner—located in the center of the infinite void.
If one were to speak of the void attribute, this Two Worlds Banner was still in the Apex Demon Palace.
As for the Five Dragon Pillars? They were not even worth comparing.
"Dark Whale Zhenjun?!"
Amidst a clear and resonant cry, a Blue Crane flew out from the Heavenly Pinnacle Hall.
On the Blue Crane's back stood a graceful palace lady dressed in palace attire—none other than the Ethereal Palace Mistress, Jade Fairy.
Jade Fairy looked at Fang Xing, and a hint of surprise and uncertainty flashed across her face, as if she had guessed the reason for Fang Xing's visit.
"I wonder why Senior has come here?"
A smile appeared on her face, and she bowed politely, asking with grace and poise.
"Hmph, your Ethereal Immortal Palace doesn't follow the rules, allowing outsiders to deal with me."
Fang Xing coldly snorted, and the Five Dragon Pillars appeared: "That old beggar has already been slain by me... Shouldn't the Ethereal Immortal Palace provide some explanation?"
Whoosh!
As the Five Dragon Pillars appeared, two streaks of light flew out from the depths of the Ethereal Immortal Palace, none other than Ancient Zhenjun and Ascended Zhenjun.
Upon seeing the Five Dragon Pillars, both of them gasped in surprise.
Indeed, in secret, they had incited Beggar Immortal Zhenjun to deal with Death Island, hoping to see him suffer a great loss.
However, they never expected that in such a short time, Beggar Immortal Zhenjun would perish?
Moreover, it wasn't even the body cultivator, Venerable, who took action?
As they scanned with their divine senses, no matter how they looked, Dark Whale Zhenjun was still at the Initial Transformation Deity Realm.
Cold sweat even appeared on Ancient Zhenjun's forehead, but he felt relieved upon sensing that their Two Worlds Banner was still there, giving him some confidence.
With the Two Worlds Banner guarding the Sixth Stage Grand Formation and a Divine Transformation Venerable presiding over it, it was impossible for a Divine Transformation Cultivator to breach the Ethereal Immortal Palace.
Even a Numinous Transformation Powerhouse would have to wage a long battle!
"Senior... That old beggar was arrogant and oppressive, and our Ethereal Immortal Palace has suffered much at his hands. I'm grateful that Senior has avenged us."
Jade Fairy's previous dignified expression changed, and her face now showed a hint of resentment.
Cultivators were like this, always quick to change their stance.
Moreover... The Ethereal Immortal Palace indeed did not participate; at most, they were aware but did not report it.
"If you want me to calm my anger, you must do two things."
Fang Xing remained calm and spoke.
"Please speak, Fellow Daoist."
Ancient Zhenjun and Ascended Zhenjun exchanged glances, both feeling relieved.
Facing an existence capable of slaying a Divine Transformation Cultivator, they were under immense pressure as well.
Perhaps... the hidden presence of Fang Yun Zhenjun nearby?
If they completely offended Death Island, unless they remained hidden, they would never find peace.
"The first thing, I want all those Ancient Teleportation Arrays. It's just right to teleport to the Radiant Sun Cultivation World first."
Fang Xing coldly laughed, and the bloody storm in his words made even Jade Fairy feel suffocated.
"This is easy."
Ancient Zhenjun immediately agreed, "These Ancient Teleportation Arrays were originally left behind by ancient great cultivators as a treasure for the entire Immortal World. Fellow Daoist, feel free to use them... However, when teleporting, you'll need Void Power to protect your body, which I'm sure you can satisfy."
"The second thing, take these as compensation, and this matter will be settled."
Fang Xing tossed over a jade slip containing a vast amount of Fifth Stage materials, primarily used to refine the Fifth Stage Essence Power Enhancement Pill Formula recorded in the Ten Thousand Transformations Cauldron.
Jade Fairy took it and barely glanced at it before nearly fainting.
"Impossible... So much, are you planning to rob our Ethereal Immortal Palace of all its treasures?"
Ascended Zhenjun scanned with his divine sense and couldn't help but become furious.
For cultivators, advancing in cultivation was always a matter of life and death.
The Fifth Stage pills Fang Xing demanded were crucial for the future advancement of their Divine Transformation cultivation!
"If you don't agree, I will seal off the Ethereal Immortal Palace... Although the Sixth Stage Celestial Vein's essence energy is excellent, how many years can it sustain if it's cut off?"
Fang Xing spoke indifferently.
Back then, even Meng Devil had the courage to fight, and his strategy was to engage in a long-term siege, destroy the Sixth Stage Celestial Vein, turn the Ethereal Immortal Palace's Sixth Stage Grand Formation into water without a source, and then slowly wear them down.
But if this were to happen, the war of attrition could last for several hundred years.
Fang Xing definitely wouldn’t bother with that.
But the many cultivators of the Ethereal Immortal Palace didn’t know that!
In their view, if just a few hundred years of battle could thoroughly occupy the Vast Sea Cultivation Realm, it would definitely be worth it.
Ancient Zhenjun immediately communicated a few words with Ascended Zhenjun and began to soften his stance: "If you swear the Soul Spirit Oath, this old man and my junior brother… are willing to settle matters this way."
"Hmph."
Fang Xing coldly snorted, pondered for a moment, and then agreed.
…
A few days later.
In a palace of the Ethereal Immortal Palace, filled with fragrance and softness.
"These cultivators of the Ethereal Immortal Palace sure know how to enjoy themselves."
Fang Xing emerged from the scented water, and a pair of delicate hands wrapped a robe around him, gently tying the sash.
"Hehe… What talents do I possess to trouble the Palace Mistress herself to serve me?"
He looked at the gentle and dignified face, brimming with grace and a hint of shyness, and spoke.
"Venerable, you are a distinguished guest. The host personally attending to you is a sign of respect."
The Ethereal Palace Mistress, Jade Fairy, softly replied.
"Hmm…"
Fang Xing touched his face, thinking that being handsome did have its perks.
He had performed a soul search on the Soul-Searching Beggar Venerable and naturally knew how this Ethereal Palace Mistress had been cold and distant to another Transcendent Venerable.
'Alright… Maybe it’s because I’m stronger than the Transcendent Venerable?'
'Or perhaps… the Ethereal Immortal Palace, being a local power, has dug up some information? Although I didn’t plan to hide anything…'
Dark Whale Zhenjun suddenly appeared, and he had such a powerful elder.
As a local Transcendent power, they definitely needed to investigate.
The Great Wilderness Cultivation Realm might be difficult to reach, but it’s not impossible; otherwise, the pioneer cultivators would have all died on the way.
And Fang Xing had never concealed anything, such as his true name.
If they investigated further, they might discover his age and combine it with his current cultivation.
What would that be?
That would be an ‘Exiled Immortal Reincarnated’!
Sacrificing a Perfect Nascent Soul Palace Mistress was nothing.
Even the Ethereal Immortal Palace might start suspecting that he was a reincarnation of a powerful being and had a connection to the treasures of an immortal mansion…
In fact, these were all coincidences, but no one would believe it if he said so.
After enjoying his time, Fang Xing walked out of the palace and saw a Blue Crane grooming its feathers in the flower garden and spirit herb garden.
He approached and stroked it, feeling the excellent texture.
Soon, the Ethereal Palace Mistress changed into formal attire and walked over, handing him a storage bag.
Fang Xing took it and scanned it with his divine sense, nodding in satisfaction.
Although they had developed some rapport, the compensation couldn’t be reduced.
"Very well, where is the Ancient Teleportation Array leading to the Bright Sun Cultivation Realm? I need to go there to collect a debt."
Fang Xing smiled.
"Are you just going like this, not afraid that we might destroy the teleportation array and leave you stranded there forever?"
The Ethereal Palace Mistress blinked.
"Not afraid, my elder is still here."
Fang Xing was indifferent and certain that the Ethereal Immortal Palace wouldn’t do such a thing.
The Blazing Sun Palace was already a graveyard. Offending two powerful beings for this holy land, Ancient Zhenjun and Ascended Zhenjun weren’t that foolish.
Even if they wanted to exile him, Venerable Fang Yun was still here, so any schemes would be useless.
The Ethereal Palace Mistress remained silent, her eyes seeming to carry a hint of reluctance and a smile: "To show sincerity, why don’t I accompany you, Daoist friend?"
"You?"
Fang Xing looked the Ethereal Palace Mistress up and down: "Jade Fairy, have you really reached the point where you can control a thread of Void Power with a Perfect Nascent Soul?"
The Ethereal Palace Mistress blushed: "Although this palace is proficient in the path of the Void, it must reach the Transcendent stage to comprehend the Void… However, the Ancient Teleportation Array in ancient times wasn’t as inconvenient. As long as teleportation talismans or tokens imbued with Void protection are crafted… low-rank cultivators can travel without fearing Void pressure. Besides… don’t you have the ‘Infinite Demon Palace’ in your possession?"
"Ah, that makes sense."
Fang Xing nodded and agreed indifferently: "Traveling alone is somewhat boring. Having a beautiful companion to alleviate loneliness on the journey would be quite nice…"
Jade Fairy’s eyes were filled with a warm smile upon hearing this.
…
Bright Sun Cultivation Realm.
In a mist-shrouded desolate mountain.
Inside the mountain, an ancient teleportation array suddenly shimmered with silver light.
Two figures appeared, none other than Fang Xing and the Ethereal Palace Mistress, Jade Fairy.
"This place?"
Fang Xing released his divine sense and saw a desolate and harsh landscape, crucially devoid of any essence energy. The surrounding mist formed a natural grand formation, whether by the ancient cultivators’ deliberate arrangement or nature’s craftsmanship.
"An ancient teleportation array doesn’t necessarily need to be set on a spirit vein… The few ancient teleportation arrays within the palace were moved here by a Numinous Transformation Patriarch using great magic from various places in the Vast Sea Cultivation Realm, serving as the palace’s foundation…"
Jade Fairy explained.
"Numinous Transformation foundation, indeed impressive."
Fang Xing nodded: "The Bright Sun Cultivation Realm is rich in resources, not inferior to the Vast Sea Cultivation Realm, and the Blazing Sun Palace is the dominant force… This makes me look forward to it even more…"
(End of Chapter)
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