Chapter 226: 149. Moyun Palace Reincarnated, East Sea Dragon King’s Enemy (4K Big Chapter)
The last time he returned from Folding Mountain Island to the Sect by Flying Boat, Song Knife hadn’t sought him out.
But this time, after his spot for the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm was confirmed, Song Knife specifically sent Yu Xue to find him...
Xu Xing did not know if Song Knife was part of the traitorous organization.
If he is, is this move a test, or merely a superfluous gesture? I’m not sure. However, if it is a test, refusing would be the most appropriate response. That way, I won’t expose the fact that I already know someone is plotting to assassinate me.
If he isn’t involved, then the offer to have me avoid him for fifty years...
The conditions Song Knife offered were certainly tempting. Whether it was the Shell Field or the Spirit Plant Garden, their value was at least several million Spirit Shells.
Yet, if he were to retreat now, he would lose all agency in his future affairs.
Both the Sect and the Giant Sword Daoist Monarch would look down on him. The intangible loss of benefits from this would far exceed several million Spirit Shells.
The sole advantage would be avoiding a direct confrontation with Song Knife.
This path seemed somewhat safer.
But I know your petty nature, Song Knife.
Why would he willingly stall his own progress for fifty years, thereby ruining his future...
As Xu Xing made his way to the Biyuan Mountain Cave Mansion, his expression turned slightly cold.
During the Fate Deduction from the "Thief Official" Destiny, Song Knife severed his Flawless Immortal Foundation with the Heavenly Intent One Knife and later used other means to have him killed outside the Sect.
During the Fate Deduction from the "Thief Who Stole the Dragon" Destiny, Song Knife first had the Sect issue an Order. This order ensured the Song Family Dynasty’s Dragon Pulse remained unbroken for three years. Afterward, Song Knife emerged from seclusion, having condensed a First-Rate Dao Pill. Despite this, Xu Xing was later schemed against and met his demise. Although Song Knife did not personally strike, the incident was inextricably linked to him.
And during the Fate Deduction from the "Descending Dragon Heavenly Child" Destiny...
He was also assassinated by a killer from the Shadow Assassination Hall, sent by Song Knife, after advancing to the Returning Core stage!
Three Fate Deductions. In every single one, his death was an inescapable consequence of Song Knife’s malicious machinations.
How could Xu Xing possibly believe Song Knife’s honeyed words and agree to stay out of his way for fifty years!
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Biyuan Mountain Cave Mansion.
Xu Xing took out the Cave Mansion Array Disk and opened the Cave Mansion Barrier.
It’s that Azure Fire Wolf Spider...
As soon as he entered the Cave Mansion, he sensed the Azure Fire Wolf Spider in the corner of the Dan chamber. It was undergoing metamorphosis in its cocoon, its aura already approaching the Immortal Foundation Stage. This Azure Fire Wolf Spider was a congratulatory gift from the outer disciples of the Sea Waterlight Court when he advanced to the Immortal Base.
The Azure Fire Wolf Spider was merely a Ferocious Beast for guarding the residence, not considered a Spirit Beast.
It wasn’t even considered Rank One.
However, it spun spirit silk every year, which could be used to weave magic clothes.
That alone gave this Ferocious Beast a modicum of value.
I’ve been in the outside world for over ten years. The Spiritual Energy in the Cave Mansion has been accumulating, which has incidentally benefited this Azure Fire Wolf Spider.
After a moment’s thought, Xu Xing understood the reason for the Azure Fire Wolf Spider’s transformation.
His Cave Mansion was a Xuanjing Abode, specifically for the Cultivation of Cultivators at the Late Immortal Foundation Stage.
The Spiritual Energy inside the Cave Mansion was rich.
Although the Azure Fire Wolf Spider possessed an ordinary bloodline, its prolonged stay in such an environment meant it had basked in his ambient Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, Xu Xing had plenty of resources and no need to harvest its spider thread for money. Consequently, the Azure Fire Wolf Spider only ever consumed the Cave Mansion’s resources. After more than ten years, it had naturally reached the stage of metamorphosis.
It’s just that its bloodline is too ordinary...
If your Old Master hadn’t returned, you would have died in that cocoon.
Seeing this, Xu Xing took out the last Wangxi Pill from his sleeve and tossed it into the cocoon spun by the Azure Fire Wolf Spider.
The Immortal Base realm was a critical threshold, a true transcendence beyond the mortal coil.
Achieving it was extremely difficult for both Cultivators and Demonic beasts alike.
Although the Azure Fire Wolf Spider showed signs of transforming into a Rank One Spirit Beast, its bloodline was simply too weak. It had remained in its cocoon for several years without a successful metamorphosis. Instead, the life force within the cocoon was already showing signs of fading.
After tossing the Wangxi Pill, Xu Xing paid the Azure Fire Wolf Spider no further attention, heading straight into the Cultivation Room to begin his Cultivation.
A single Wangxi Pill held little value for him. If the Azure Fire Wolf Spider could successfully transform with its aid, it would be a pleasant surprise, granting him the combat prowess of a Rank One, low-grade Spirit Beast. If it failed to transform, he wouldn’t be particularly concerned.
In any case, even if the Azure Fire Wolf Spider managed to mature into a Rank One Spirit Beast, its future potential was essentially nil.
In the Main World, one cultivates the Immortal Path, comprehending Realms step by step.
In the Bloodline World, I cultivate the Physical Martial Way. If I can achieve a glimpse into the Golden Body Realm, then cultivating the Immortal Path will become significantly easier. Observing lower Realms from a higher vantage point, even across different cultivation systems, allows for much easier comprehension through drawing parallels.
For the initial five years, I will prioritize the Immortal Path, cultivating both systems concurrently to enhance my overall strength. After exploring Moyun Palace, if I haven’t broken through to the Golden Body Realm within fifteen years, I will then concentrate all my efforts on advancing my Immortal Path Cultivation.
Xu Xing set his cultivation goals for both worlds.
In the Main World, with only two years available, he would strive to advance his Immortal Path Realm and Magic Power as much as possible.
In the Bloodline World, he had a generous sixty years at his disposal. This allowed him to further explore the Golden Body Realm, which lay beyond the Leakproof Realm. Should that prove unachievable, he still possessed ample time to dedicate himself solely to the Immortal Path.
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Time passed day by day.
Half a month later, aided by half a bottle of Crystal Jade Pills, Xu Xing effortlessly reached the Immortal Foundation Fifth Layer.
Two months later, with the assistance of two bottles of Crystal Jade Pills, Xu Xing successfully advanced to the Late Stage of the Immortal Foundation Sixth Layer.
However, this Realm had been forcibly elevated by the Pills, rendering it slightly unstable. Consequently, he ceased taking Pills and began to consolidate his Realm. He resolved to consume the Golden Marrow Pill only after his Realm had fully stabilized.
Concurrently, five years had elapsed in the Bloodline World.
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「On this day.」
Bloodline World.
In an unnamed valley, about twenty miles from the Bottom of the North Abyss.
Deep within the valley.
Xu Xing sat on the ground and slowly opened his Double Pupils.