Chapter 16
The White Rainbow Escape Technique reaches its peak; the spirit-shaping process begins.
Fang Wang hadn't expected Zhou Xue to be so direct. He coughed lightly and said, "I need to become stronger to help you, just like before when our family was wiped out. π·π§ β 9sπ₯απ.βΈπΈπ πβ¨"
Zhou Xue stared into his eyes, making him feel uneasy.
However, the thought of not being able to see each other again for several years forced Fang Wang to brace himself and stare at Zhou Xue.
Their eyes met for a few breaths, then Zhou Xue smiled and said, "I can only give you one chance. Tell me, what kind of ultimate technique do you want?"
A chance?
Fang Wang was slightly disappointed, but he could understand Zhou Xue. After all, you can't judge a book by its cover, and Zhou Xue was a reincarnated person. Only she knew how many betrayals she had suffered in her previous life.
Sword control techniques, the Xuan Yang Psychic, and now, Fang Wang owes Zhou Xue even more.
As for the life-saving grace, wasn't it Zhou Xue who saved Fang Wang? Without the sword control technique, Fang Wang would have surely died if he had encountered that cultivator. With his integrity, he would never have abandoned his clansmen and fled. In any case, he had already died once, so in this matter, the two redeemed each other.
Fang Wang couldn't very well tell Zhou Xue directly, "I have the Heavenly Palace. With your help, I will become invincible, and I will guarantee your eternal peace."
so funny!
No one is the absolute protagonist of the world. Even if Zhou Xue believes he has a Heavenly Palace, Fang Wang still has to consider whether the other party might have malicious intentions.
In the end, you can only rely on yourself!
Fang Wang thought it over and over and realized that he was not lacking in martial arts techniques or combat spells. What he lacked was a speed-related skill, such as being able to run faster when encountering an enemy he couldn't defeat. So he shared his thoughts.
"Sword control is just a basic spell in the cultivation world. You do need an escape technique. I will teach you the White Rainbow Escape Technique."
Zhou Xue pondered for a moment, and seeing that Fang Wang still wanted to ask more questions, she glared at him and said, "Don't ask me how powerful this technique is, you'll know once you practice it!"
Fang Wang was embarrassed and could only nod.
Zhou Xue began to teach Fang Wang the cultivation method of the White Rainbow Escape Technique, and Fang Wang listened attentively.
After Zhou Xue finished speaking, Fang Wang had no choice but to enter the Heavenly Palace. Looking at the magnificent inner palace, he couldn't help but sigh.
He had been cooped up for two hundred years, and after going out for less than half an hour, he came back.
But he had no choice, since Zhou Xue was about to leave.
He began to cultivate the White Rainbow Escape Technique, a flight technique that allows one to transform into a white rainbow and fly across the sky at an extremely fast speed. When mastered, one can be as fast as a white rainbow and fly for thousands of miles.
Unlike the Xuan Yang Nerve Technique and the Jing Hong Divine Sword Technique, the White Rainbow Escape Technique is not divided into levels, so Fang Wang cannot see how long it will take to reach the Great Perfection while cultivating it.
After cultivating for a full sixty-three years, Fang Wang finally mastered the White Rainbow Escape Technique to its peak. He was very satisfied with the final result; it was truly as fast as a white rainbow soaring through the sky. Moreover, as his cultivation level increased, the technique would only become faster and faster.
At least for now, the speed it has shown has exceeded all the flight speeds he has seen since entering the Taiyuan Sect.
Fang Wang's consciousness returned to reality, and his vision cleared, just in time to see Zhou Xue staring at him.
Zhou Xue teased, "How was it, little genius? Was this technique difficult?"
Fang Wang raised an eyebrow and smiled, "It's alright, I've already learned it."
"hehe!"
Zhou Xue couldn't help but roll her eyes, not believing it at all. She didn't force Fang Wang to demonstrate, but instead stood up and said, "Alright, I should go now. I hope you'll have successfully formed your spirit by the time I return."
"When you have time, contact other members of the Fang family. I arranged for you to be scattered in various branches for strategic purposes. Even if you are a genius that is one in ten thousand, you may still be suppressed. Even the most righteous sects have their struggles. No sect is purely based on talent. Relationships and interests are the foundation of everything."
Zhou Xue gave him a pep talk, fearing that Fang Wang might follow the same path as she had in her previous life.
Fang Wang nodded. He was not averse to interpersonal communication, especially with his own people. He just wanted to become stronger first.
Subsequently,
Fang Wang escorted Zhou Xue out of the cave, and Zhou Xue immediately flew away on her sword, transforming into a white rainbow that disappeared into the clouds in the blink of an eye.
White Rainbow Escape Technique!
Fang Wang secretly commented, "It can be considered a minor achievement. No wonder he is a reborn person."
He suddenly heard a noise from the side. He turned his head and saw Gu Li walking out of her cave. She looked at Fang Wang with a complicated expression.
Fang Wang felt a chill run down his spine from her gaze. He smiled and nodded slightly to Gu Li.
Gu Li nodded in response and then flew away on her sword, which relieved Fang Wang. He was really afraid that Gu Li would pester him.
Afterwards, Fang Wang returned to his cave to continue his cultivation.
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Three months later, Fang Wang's spiritual power reached its peak. He felt that he could no longer improve, so he left his cave and went to visit his master, Yang Yuanzi.
Inside the Qingxin Hall.
Yang Yuanzi looked at Fang Wang strangely and said, "You have indeed reached the state of spirit shaping. Have you been cultivating for a full year now?"
Fang Wang replied, "Soon."
Yang Yuanzi's lips twitched, and he sighed, "With your talent, you should go to the First Lineage. Although the Nine Heavens Azure Thunder Sword Formation is powerful, it is too difficult to learn. The First Lineage's lineage-suppressing inheritance is also very strong."
"Now that I have entered the third lineage, how could I be half-hearted? Master, rest assured, I will cultivate diligently and bring glory to the third lineage!" Fang Wang said solemnly.
He made this statement intentionally so that he could become the eldest disciple as soon as possible and then obtain the inheritance of the Nine Heavens Azure Thunder Sword Formation. Even if he didn't become the eldest disciple, he would still have more cultivation resources.
With his perfected Xuan Yang Shen Jing and the cave dwelling of his personal disciple, Fang Wang is not yet in need of resources, but he is not arrogant. He believes that the later realms will be even more difficult.
Even someone as strong as Zhou Xue has to scheme and plot for opportunities.
Yang Yuanzi did not smile when he heard Fang Wang's words. Instead, he shook his head and said, "All nine meridians have places for shaping spirits, but your talent for cultivation is rare, perhaps only seen once in a hundred years. I'll take you to see the sect leader. The place for shaping spirits on the main peak is even more effective."
Fang Wang was overjoyed and quickly thanked his master.
And so, Fang Wang followed Yang Yuanzi to the main peak, and the master and disciple entered the Shiyuan Hall to pay their respects to the sect leader, Guang Qiuxian.
Guang Qiuxian was not surprised to hear that Fang Wang was about to form a spirit, after all, he already knew Fang Wang's cultivation speed. He stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Of course, let's go. There is someone else forming a spirit, you can go and take a look."
He stood up and led Yang Yuanzi and Fang Wang toward the side hall.
After navigating through winding corridors, they arrived at the depths of the Abyss Palace, which was connected to the mountain wall. A waterfall cascaded down from the clouds, forming a small pool where a shirtless man was sculpting a spirit.
Fang Wang stood in the corridor and saw a set of clothes and a book box next to him. He immediately realized that this person was the black-clad man from the same period as him. He had been wearing a bamboo hat and was completely covered up, so he did not recognize him at first glance.
"This boy is named Zhou Xingshi. He joined the Taiyuan Sect with you and was once defeated by you. Now he has joined the second branch. Don't underestimate him. He is about to create the Xuan Yuan Treasure Spirit."
Guang Qiuxian stroked his beard and smiled, feeling proud as he watched more and more geniuses emerge from the Taiyuan Sect.
Yang Yuanzi snorted, "You sent him here to create a spirit, because you thought he could create an Earthly Elemental Treasure Spirit, right?"
"Everyone needs something to look forward to."
"Hehe, a genius like Lu Yuanjun is one in a hundred years, how can you come across one so easily?"
"Oh, really? You don't have confidence in your apprentice?"
As Fang Wang listened, he sensed something was off. Why did these two seem to be secretly vying for power? Could they be at odds?
No wonder the sect leader initially tried to stop him from going to the third branch.
Oh no, did I choose the wrong side?!
Was the third branch marginalized by the sect leader?
Yang Yuanzi scoffed, "You'll find out soon enough!"
Fang Wang stared at Zhou Xingshi, who looked to be in his twenties or thirties, with a slightly weathered appearance. At this moment, wisps of black light surrounded him, flowing towards the top of his head like a vortex.
A black fan was slowly condensing above its head, gradually solidifying, and faintly revealing a metallic texture.
Is this Bao Ling?
Fang Wang was filled with anticipation; he was looking forward to his precious spirit.
Guang Qiuxian and Yang Yuanzi stopped arguing and focused on watching.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the black fan above Zhou Xingshi's head suddenly shook, and a visible black wave of energy swept out, sweeping across the pool surface and even cutting off the waterfall. Just as it was about to impact the Shiyuan Palace, Guang Qiuxian raised his hand and used his own spiritual power to resist it.
boom--
The black shockwave crashed into the invisible iron wall and instantly dispersed. Fang Wang's robes billowed, and strands of hair at his temples were blown up. He couldn't help but look at Guang Qiuxian, secretly alarmed.
I wonder what realm the sect leader is at?
The sheer aura alone made Fang Wang feel like he dared not confront them.
Zhou Xingshi slowly opened his eyes in the pool. He raised his right hand, and the black fan above his head quickly fell into his hand. Holding the fan, he smiled, as if relieved.
"A top-grade Xuan Yuan Treasure Spirit, truly remarkable, enough to rank it among the top ten disciples of this generation," Guang Qiuxian exclaimed in admiration.
Zhou Xingshi stood up and bowed to Guang Qiuxian, while he noticed Fang Wang's arrival.
Guang Qiuxian looked at Fang Wang and smiled, "Go, sit in the pool, circulate your energy, and imagine the spirit you want. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth here will help you create your own spirit."
Fang Wang nodded and immediately walked towards the small pond. Zhou Xingshi followed him up, and the two nodded to each other as a greeting.
Sitting cross-legged in the center of the pool, Fang Wang took a deep breath and began to practice his internal energy with his eyes closed.
After putting on his clothes, Zhou Xingshi did not leave, but stayed to watch Fang Wang sculpt his spirit.
Fang Wang felt a little pressured under the watchful eyes of the three people, but he quickly put aside his distracting thoughts.
According to the general principles of cultivation, the natal spirit treasures are divided into Yellow Yuan Spirit Treasures, Profound Yuan Spirit Treasures, Earth Yuan Spirit Treasures, and Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasures, from low to high. Each level is further divided into low-grade, middle-grade, high-grade, and supreme-grade. The highest-grade spirit treasure in the history of Taiyuan Sect is only the low-grade Earth Yuan Spirit Treasure.
It is said that Lu Yuanjun's natal spirit treasure reached the middle grade of Earthly Yuan Spirit Treasure, breaking the historical upper limit of Taiyuan Sect, and he is also the reason for the current revival of Taiyuan Sect.
Creating a natal spirit requires a special Heavenly Dao Spirit Stone. Only on a Heavenly Dao Spirit Stone can a natal spirit be created, and at the bottom of the small pool where Fang Wang is located is a huge Heavenly Dao Spirit Stone.
The reason why the nine major sects dominate the cultivation world of Daqi is that they possess the highest-grade Heavenly Dao Spirit Stones, and there are more than one. Many cultivation families are unable to cultivate their own spirits and can only send their family members to join the nine major sects.
Fang Wang began to fantasize about the appearance of his destined spirit.
His first choice was a sword, after all, his strongest killing move right now was the Amazing Divine Sword Technique.
Gradually, wisps of firelight emanated from his body, swirling around him and converging on the top of his head, just like Zhou Xingshi had done before.