Chapter 932
Five True Gifts, Fame Spreads Far and Wide
Chapter 932 Five True Gifts Spread Their Fame Far and Wide
With a wave of his sleeve, Hu Yuzhao's gold-embroidered robe, adorned with tourmaline, pearls, gemstones, and tridacna shells, shimmered with dazzling brilliance, exuding an air of nobility.
Looking at the astonished crowd, he smiled and, with a flick of his fingers, sat down before the first jade table on his left, which was inscribed with the words "golden mountains and silver seas".
"Greetings, Sect Leader Fang Yi"
"Greetings, Brother Yuzhao." Fang Yi picked up the glass cup on the jade table and raised it in a distant salute.
Seeing a cultivator sit down on the five-sided prayer mat, Xu Zangze's golden light faded, and he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
'With Grandmaster Yuzhao present, and the other four Grandmasters absent, Sect Leader Fang can still save face.'
"boom!"
A vast expanse of azure flames surged like a tide, accompanied by eerie laughter. A gaunt old man, clad in a ghostly robe, descended from the horizon, his white bones transforming into lotuses.
The Soul Devourer glanced at the Jade Immortal in the Golden Embroidered Robe, his pupils contracting slightly, and he was also surprised.
'Does Fang Yi have such a big face?'
In the past two hundred years, when cultivators opened their cave dwellings, they at most had to ask the Jade Seal Immortal to come forward.
The Zoroastrianism is one thing, but the interests of Medicine King Valley and the Four Seas Merchant Alliance are deeply intertwined. Back when the Medicine King Valley cultivators established their cave dwellings, Hu Yuzhao was nowhere to be seen.
'Unfortunately, that fellow Daoist was devoured alive several years ago by a Corpse Daoist of unknown origin, covered in red hair.'
With a light laugh, Devouring Souls waved his hand, and a fist-sized pearl flew out.
"Fellow Daoist He has established his cave dwelling in the ancient city, founding the Xuan Yang lineage and absorbing spiritual treasures from all directions."
"This is a small gift; please don't be shy, fellow Daoist."
"Oh!"
The emerald green pearl shot out, crushing down inch by inch with immense force.
The Soul Devourer did not lock down the Qi; Fang Yi only needed to move half a step away from the platform to dodge the attack.
Unable to accept even congratulatory gifts, the opening ceremony of Xuan Yang Mountain became a complete joke.
'not good! '
Xu Zangze's expression remained unchanged. If it were him, he would have had to flee with all his might to save his life.
"Jade Spirit Soul Nourishing Pearl?"
Hu Yuzhao chuckled, holding his teacup, and looked at Fang Yi with interest. "It's rare for you, Soul Devourer, to be so generous. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Fang can handle it..."
This is a test for newcomers.
The gaunt old man glanced at Hu Yuzhao, the meaning in his eyes clear: Insufficient cultivation meant that no amount of tricks could put him on equal footing with them.
Hu Yuzhao squinted and smiled憨厚ly, thinking of the 【Warm Yang Cold-Avoiding Powder】 that had been sent over the past few days.
As expected of someone born in the impoverished lands of Dayun, their complete set of elixirs for dealing with the great cold wave is only slightly less effective at warding off the cold than those from Medicine King Valley.
But the price is 30% lower than that of Medicine King Valley!
Disciples from the Four Seas Business Alliance, no matter how high their cultivation level, are still businessmen; they'll naturally come when there's money to be made.
As for ruining the tacit understanding among the real people?
He only cares about the returns!
Hu Yuzhao fiddled with the glass counting rods in his hand, smiling without saying a word.
He watched as the emerald pearl transformed into a meteor, surrounded by ghostly figures that bombarded the altar.
This was a full-force attack comparable to that of a Grandmaster, and of the thirty-seven Core Formation Realm cultivators present, only Fang Yi had a three-tenths chance of withstanding it.
But simply accepting them isn't enough.
Entering the innermost circle of Huitong Ancient City signifies more than just a change in status; it also represents access to the most exquisite spiritual treasures and materials from the vast icy plains.
Fang Yi extended his long, slender fingers, strands of sky-blue hair coalescing and weaving into a net.
"Buzz!"
"Tear!"
A tear was ripped in the azure net, and Qin Yu's face tightened, his brows furrowed.
With his extensive information gathering skills, how could he not know that this Jade Spirit Nourishing Soul Pearl was both a congratulatory gift and an invitation?
Huitong Ancient City is the first city in the vast ice plains, and it is the first choice for cultivators from the ice plains and even the Great Yu to settle down when they come to search for treasures.
Such a great opportunity cannot be monopolized even by the Four Seas Business Alliance.
The six Tier 3 superior-grade cave dwellings represent the rights to the benefits of the Six Directions Profit Sharing Mall.
Demonic cultivators, rogue cultivators, unorthodox practitioners, Medicine King Valley, Zoroastrianism
If Fang Yi wants a share of the pie, he naturally needs the approval of the most top-tier Grandmasters.
Seeing that Hu Yuzhao did not forcefully make a move, Tunhunzi understood that this old monster was merely standing by, not protecting Qingyangzi Fang Yi to the death.
With a slight thought, the Jade Spirit Soul Nourishing Pearl emitted a brilliant light, its energy surging by three-tenths.
"Sizzle!!"
The crack widened, and a hazy, eerie ghost brandished its claws, revealing half of the precious pearl through a web of green silk.
"Whoosh!" The cracks in the azure net continued to widen, accompanied by a hissing sound. The wood spirit energy was corroded by the ghost energy, and the precious pearl fell like a meteorite. The altar trembled slightly.
'It's over!
Master Fang was too eager for quick success and overconfident this time. Xu Zangze regretted it in his heart, thinking that if he had known this would happen, he would have advised Master Fang.
Accepting the congratulatory gifts would all damage the altar, which is better than the Ao family.
Dong Yunge and Shi Kui exchanged a glance, and both breathed a sigh of relief.
'Xu Zangze almost turned the tables'
'Just one point short of placing the eye orifice above the mouth and ears.'
Having been friends for over a hundred years and having saved each other's lives, how could Xu Zangze not see what Dong Yunge and Shi Kui were thinking?
'Those two despicable bastards, when there's no danger, they're the biggest stumbling blocks on my path forward.'
"Tear!"
The Azure Net shattered, and Qin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered how to restore his master's reputation.
Xu Zangze felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. Without turning around, he could sense the joy of Dong Yunge and Shi Kui.
"kindness?"
With a flick of his fingertip, Fang Yi's long, black hair rose up and transformed into soft, ethereal clouds.
He concealed his spiritual power within the clouds, like an undercurrent constantly eroding the most crucial spiritual power hidden within the Jade Spirit Soul Nourishing Pearl.
Amidst the astonishment of the Soul Devourer, the ecstatic joy of Xu Zangze, and the strange gaze of the Jade Illumination Grand Master...
"Buzz!"
Fang Yixiu held the Jade Spirit Nourishing Pearl between his index and middle fingers, smiling broadly.
"Brother Soul Devouring's kindness is too much for me to refuse."
Holding the precious pearl, feeling the pure soul power within it, he murmured to himself:
'This precious pearl possesses pure soul power, with a focus on repair and restoration; it's a perfect gift for the Green Snake.'
"color!
Like a sealed, closed, soft yet firm, with the interplay of Yin and Yang hidden within its spirit and soul.
Soul Devourer clapped his hands in praise, his face showing no anger, only admiration for the exquisite transformation of the soul.
Hu Yuzhao's eyes narrowed slightly, a strange look creeping into them. 'Xuanyang Mountain still has a lineage of Yin-Yang principles?'
Where did Fang Yi get such profound knowledge and experience?
He shook his head slightly, not delving into the matter further.
The cultivation world is full of countless Taoist techniques and supernatural powers. Although Dayun is located in a remote place in Qiongzhou, it is close to places like Jianyang Secret Realm, the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon Clan, and Lishan.
If a cultivator's cultivation level is high enough, they will encounter top-tier opportunities.
"Fellow Daoist Qingyangzi, you are truly skilled!" Devouring Souls nodded slightly, and a six-pointed Dharma wheel flew out from his sleeve and landed on the Dharma platform.
As if in response, the melodious chirping of cicadas filled the air, and a golden cloud of insects fluttered in, as the Miao chieftain arrived in the blink of an eye.
Miao Man walked barefoot, a four-winged cicada bracelet wrapped around her wrist, and landed on the futon. "This humble servant congratulates Sect Leader Fang on establishing his residence and lineage."
"It's done!"
"After Master Fang passed the test of the Soul Devouring Ancestor, he now has a place in the ancient city."
Xu Zangze let out a heavy sigh. Having made a living through the wind-related business, he knew all too well the resources that the top circles in the ancient city could bring.
Under the envious gazes of his two friends, Dong Yunge and Shi Kui, he straightened his back, deeply fascinated by his own accurate judgment.
"When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Master Fang's status has soared; even a small share of the benefits would be an immense opportunity for me." A strange look appeared in Qin Yu's eyes. "Why is Xu Zangze even more excited than I, a disciple of the Five Extremes Peak?"
The fragrance of grains wafts through the air, and the essence of wood, deeply cultivated and sprouted, transforms into golden waves of wheat.
Master Zisu of Medicine King Valley, dressed in hemp clothing with calloused fingers, held a brown spirit hoe, resembling an old farmer by the field.
"Master He Fang establishes his own residence and lineage."
With a wave of his sleeve, a bowl of spiritual seeds flew out and landed on the altar.
"A third-tier, high-grade purple-toothed Yuan Shui He?" Exclamations of surprise and envy rose and fell.
“This grade of spirit rice can be used as a treasured heirloom of a major power. Doesn’t Medicine King Valley never sell it to outsiders?”
"That's because you're not of high enough status and aren't taken seriously by Medicine King Valley, so they don't sell to you."
Don't you even look at who's sitting on the altar?
Master Fang has earned the approval of two great masters, Soul Devourer and Jade Illumination."
"Three Grand Masters?!" Xu Zangze's eyes gleamed with anticipation as he murmured, "Will six Grand Masters from different prefectures also appear?"
Shi Kui's lips twitched, and he said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Xu, don't be too greedy."
The recognition of three Grand Masters from among the Six Palaces is a once-in-a-century occurrence. Don't be insatiable; think it over.
"clang!"
The sound of metal clashing echoed, and a sharp aura flowed as a great immortal with a slender waist and a broad back strolled down from the sky.
Xu Zangze looked at Shi Kui smugly and chuckled. "What did Fellow Daoist Shi Kui say just now?"
Mr. Xu has a poor memory; could you please repeat it?
"Master Yan?" Shi Kui's expression froze for a moment, then he glared fiercely at Xu Zangze. "Bullshit!"
You really lucked out this time!
Dong Yunge smiled, revealing her teeth, and put one arm around Xu Zangze's arm, giving him a charming smile.
“Zang Ze, we have been friends for over a hundred years. I wonder if you could introduce me to Master Fang?”
"Get lost!" Xu Zangze pulled his arm away and snorted coldly. One thing at a time, friendship at heart.
From this day forward, who in the world will not know Fang Yi, the member of the Five Extremes Peak lineage?
All cultivators in the vast icy plains who know of the ancient city of Huitong will know of the Six Palaces True Persons, and there is another one above them.
If it's selling spiritual items, selling spiritual medicines, or trading magical artifacts and talismans, and the price difference is 10% or 20%, people would still choose Fang Yi.
For no other reason
This is the reputation that the Six Masters of Huitong Ancient City have built over the past two hundred years.
Shi Kui smiled憨厚ly. "Brother Zangze, I, Shi, am not as ignorant of propriety as Yun Ge."
"I only wish to get to know Fang Yi Zhenren's disciple and establish a connection with this newly promoted Six Palaces Zhenren."
"Get out!" Xu Zangze's words were like knives, and he was already thinking about how to gain Fang Yi's favor even more.
Seeing that all the invited masters had arrived, Fang Yi nodded slightly, waved his sleeve, and rose from the altar.
"Edict!"
The banner of decay and prosperity in the ruins was raised, and verdant spiritual light gathered, with the fragrance of medicine wafting in the air. Beside the bluestone square, green bamboo sprouted branches and jade shoots grew.
"boom!"
"From this day forward."
Fang Yi wore a jade crown and was draped in a Qingyun magic weapon. His black hair danced in the wind, making him look like a banished immortal descending to earth.
Feeling the gazes of envy, astonishment, or resentment, his voice, like the clinking of gold and jade, traveled for miles.
"The Jade Marrow Garden has vanished with the wind, and this cave dwelling is now under my control; it shall be called the Evergreen Palace."
"Boom!"
Vast spiritual energy was drawn from the spiritual veins, billowing and surging like a tide, pouring into the cave's protective barriers.
A beam of azure light shot into the sky, transforming into an endless expanse of green lotus leaves reaching to the heavens.
The three ancient seal script patterns of Changqing Mansion were condensed and transformed into a jade archway, which landed in front of the cave and erased the Jade Marrow Garden.
"Damn it!" From the stone pavilion a hundred feet away, Ao Peng's eyes were bloodshot and the veins on his temples were throbbing.
His eyes reflected Fang Yi's spirited figure, his killing intent was chilling, and his explosive determination turned into mysterious fire, instantly burning the stone pavilion to ashes.
"Once I have mastered the Flame-Burning Technique," Ao Peng thought, his venomous mind racing, wishing he could devour Fang Yi's flesh and blood whole.
"Furthermore, there is the support of Old Ghost Zheng, Devouring Spirit Demon, and Crimson Bone Corpse King."
With four Grand Masters joining forces, the Fire Worship Sect is holding back the Jade Seal and Jade Image. I'll see how Fang Yi escapes this predicament!
"With the man dead and Fang Yi's support gone, the remaining Xuan Yang Mountain True Man is no longer a threat."
"I, Ao, have ample time and energy to reclaim my Ao family's Jade Marrow Mansion."
At Changqing Mansion, on the execution platform, Fang Yi sat cross-legged, occasionally drinking a cup of amber-colored wine.
He conversed with True Immortals such as Soul Devourer, Perilla, and Yan Wuwo, and then slowly withdrew a strand of his divine sense.
'The name of our ancestral land has been changed. Fellow Daoist Ao Peng, how long can you endure this?'
The Grand Trade Fair is only a little over a year away. For the sake of Shi Jianyin and the Blood Sea Lotus, fellow Daoist, please do not keep me waiting any longer.
The music of silk and bamboo instruments plays softly as graceful maidens sing and dance.
From time to time, cultivators would look up and gaze enviously at the figure in the center of the altar.
Jade Palace and Jade Pavilion Grand Master, Yan Wuwo of the Loose Cultivator Lineage, Miao Man, the Unorthodox Path's Unofficial Leader, and the Demonic Old Monster Devourer
And the hermit of Medicine King Valley, Zisu.
The five Great Immortals chatted happily with Fang Yi, and occasional soft laughter could be heard.
Qin Yu glanced longingly at the Dharma platform, then continued to instruct and guide his disciple Zhuang Mu.
"A mid-grade Dao Foundation with a superior wood spirit root?" On the altar, True Person Zisu picked up a piece of jade bamboo shoot, put it in her mouth and chewed, savoring the tender mountain delicacy.
He asked in a strange tone, "Fellow Daoist Fang, do you really intend to take a mid-grade spiritual root as your third-generation disciple?"
"If you can pass my test, what if I accept you as my third-generation disciple?" Fang Yi said with a smile, seemingly unaware that in the Great Yu Dynasty, a high-grade Dao Foundation was merely the threshold for a Grand Master to accept a disciple.
Compared to his temporary lack of talent, he has always valued character more.
In terms of aptitude, Huo Zhao, possessing a Golden Bone Spirit Body, far surpasses Qin Yu. He has no shortage of the spiritual materials needed for Core Formation, but what will the final outcome be?
Yan Wuwo's gilded robes lost their spiritual light, turning dull and gray. He casually revealed a secret as a topic of conversation, denying it as such:
"Back then, Luo Yuzhou of the Zoroastrian sect was only a mid-grade fire spirit root."
"To be able to form the Core and enter the realm of a Great True Person is beyond the expectations of countless cultivators."
"Fellow Daoist Zisu, do not place too much importance on aptitude. After we cultivators form our core, apart from the top lineages such as Blood Soul Dao Body, Supreme Demon Body, and Purple Thunder Spirit Body..."
"Ordinary spiritual root aptitude is already quite good."
"Can a mid-grade spiritual root compare to a high-grade spiritual root?" Zisu sneered and said no more.
He was born in Medicine King Valley, and his cultivation aptitude was among the best of the best. He had been pampered since childhood, which led to his disagreement with Yan Wuwo, who was born into a rogue cultivator and had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Yu Zhao moved the glass counting rods, and a layer of soundproof magic separated the inside from the outside, preventing the Core Formation cultivators below the altar from spying.
"Let me get straight to the point. I'm sure you all know about the great cold wave in the Ice Plains. Even if you don't, you should be able to sense that the temperature in the Ice Plains is constantly dropping."
"Fellow Daoists, a great opportunity has arrived for us."
Fang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly as he heard the "last major cold wave," knowing that the important matter had arrived.
He echoed in a low voice:
"The mutual restraint among Nascent Soul True Monarchs presents a great opportunity for us."
I'm finally done with my work.
I wish everyone a Happy New Year and a prosperous Year of the Horse!
Be careful during the Chinese New Year. Don't drink and drive, and avoid people you don't want to be around. A moment of carelessness could lead to tragic consequences.
(End of this chapter)