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Chapter 276 - 229: Tracking (Request for Subscription)

Chapter 276: Chapter 229: Tracking (Request for Subscription)

East Mysterious Immortal City.

This Immortal City, closest to Three Python Mountain, is the largest Immortal Cultivation City in the vicinity.

Fragrance Pavilion.

A cultivator dressed in dark green robes, with Foundation Establishment cultivation, and a handsome appearance, was leisurely tasting the tea in his cup.

He was none other than Huo Moqing, a member of the Six Demonic Heroes, who had disguised himself and undertaken a great risk to infiltrate the territory of the Righteous Path, a Nascent Soul Seed of the Nine Infant Sect!

"Have you heard? A Loose Cultivator managed to form a core on Three Python Mountain!"

"Not just any core, but an Immortal Golden Core, with celestial phenomena visible for ten miles—who could fake that?"

...

At this moment, a few snippets of conversation reached his ears and piqued his interest.

"Brothers..."

He approached and looked at the two Foundation Establishment cultivators: "Did you just say... someone has solidified a Golden Core?"

"Yes, it’s unbelievable to even speak of... A Loose Cultivator forming an Immortal Golden Core? Sigh, I would thank heaven and earth if I could even achieve a Fake Core in this life."

An elder Foundation Establishment cultivator sighed deeply.

"Waiter, I’ll take care of their Spiritual Tea..."

Huo Moqing said politely: "About that newly advanced Core Formation cultivator, please tell me everything you know!"

"Ha-ha, that’s easy to do, we feel as if we’ve known you for ages..."

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators looked at each other, sensing a windfall: "Waiter... bring us another portion of your specialty Golden Silk Spirit Cake!"

"I’ll tell you, friend, that Core Formation must certainly have been a Loose Cultivator. Anyone with a little bit of background, who would go rent a Cave Mansion to form a core..."

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator opened up.

"That’s true..."

Huo Moqing nodded.

Back in the day, when he was forming his Golden Core, he had had all the best conditions.

Not only that, but the sect had even declared martial law for him, with arrays always in operation, just fearing an unexpected attack.

The outcome, of course, was that he lived up to expectations and successfully formed an Immortal Golden Core, becoming the strongest Nascent Soul Seed of his sect.

Now, if only he could capture the rogue who killed Junior Brother Shi and bring him to justice, the Supreme Elder himself had promised access to the Nine Infant Blood Pool, increasing the chance of Nascent Soul formation by ten percent!

Such a heaven-sent opportunity must not be missed!

Thus, he had journeyed all the way here, following bits and pieces of evidence, using a Strange Treasure to infiltrate the territory of the Righteous Path from afar.

He even dared to enter the hinterlands under the jurisdiction of the Xuantian Sect, a core area of Righteous Force influence.

Despite being in a perilous situation, Huo Moqing was not the least bit bothered.

Cultivators of the Demon Path, after all, relished taking risks.

Moreover, having an Immortal Golden Core of Core Formation Late Stage quality, he stood atop all Core Formation True Monarchs, possessing the strength to easily slay any Core Formation True Monarch.

Even if his opponent had one or two Fourth Rank methods as lifesaving trump cards, they would be useless!

Unless he unexpectedly ran into a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he couldn’t think of anyone who could take him down.

Even legends tell of truly heaven-defying Immortal Golden Core cultivators who, at Perfect Core Formation, had instances of escaping from Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

After some more chatting, they finally made their bows and parted ways.

Those two Foundation Establishment cultivators seemed to like taking advantage of others, but in reality, they were quite wary and wouldn’t possibly go anywhere with Huo Moqing.

Huo Moqing didn’t make such an invitation either; he just kept an eye on the two with his Divine Sense from a distance and, after discovering which Cave Mansion they were staying in, he showed a hint of a smile.

Night fell.

A figure arrived outside of a Cave Mansion, shrouded in a layer of illusory light. With just a slight gesture, he directly merged into the Array’s Prohibition.

The Arrays set up by this Immortal City in the Cave Mansions couldn’t stop him in the slightest!

Moments later.

Inside the Cave Mansion, two bodies lay on the ground.

"Could it be true, not somebody just fishing for attention?"

"I went elsewhere today to ask around, the same news..."

A smile emerged on the corner of Huo Moqing’s mouth: "A Loose Cultivator’s Golden Core, what excellent natural talent... If not eliminated, they’ll surely become a major threat one day!"

The potential of an Immortal Golden Core was entirely predictable.

If such a person were to join the Righteous Path, it would not bode well for the Demon Path.

Especially since that person had been moving about in the territory of the Righteous Path all this time, their leanings were quite clear.

As long as the leaders of the Righteous Path weren’t blind, they would surely promise great rewards to win over such a person.

"Convince him to defect to the Demon Path? I’m no persuader... Better to kill him, and just right... my ’Nine Infant Pearl’ is lacking a primary soul with potential, and an Immortal Golden Core would definitely qualify..."

Huo Moqing left the Cave Mansion, exited the Immortal City, and immediately flew towards Three Python Mountain.

Being an Immortal Golden Core himself, the other was a Loose Cultivator while he was a True Inheritor of a Nascent Soul Sect!

Additionally, he was of Core Formation Late Stage, and the other at the Early Stage of Core Formation.

It was a case of absolute superiority!

...

Three Python Mountain.

Fang Xing’s original body quietly stopped reciting the "Great Sun Tathagata Mantra" and gazed at a Nascent Soul in his hand.

The once All Techniques Ghost Infant had long since changed its appearance.

Not only had its original dark hue faded considerably, revealing a more pale complexion, but its facial features also bore some resemblance to Fang Xing.

The ’卍’ rune that once adorned its forehead had disappeared without a trace, replaced by a Great Sun Mark.

Yet its eyes remained tightly shut, as though in a deep slumber.

"No matter how the Wanxiang Sect refined it before, the All Techniques Ghost Infant is now completely different. We’re starting from scratch. Even if an elder from the Wanxiang Sect were to see it, they would no longer be able to summon it or activate any prohibitions..."

Fang Xing also realized that the Wanxiang Sect, true to it being a great sect of the Demon Path, had indeed set up many vicious prohibitions within the ’All Techniques Ghost Infant’

Should anyone try to refine it forcibly, they would certainly suffer a great loss.

’Fortunately, it has been sealed by my Great Sun Tathagata Divine Palm all along, otherwise, it might have been tracked by its distant resonance... No, that can’t be right. I will be at the Heavenly Sword Sect afterwards; would the Wanxiang Sect really attack our mountain gate?’

’Besides, if someone were to confront the All Techniques Ghost Infant at close range, a demon from the Wanxiang Sect who controls the prohibition could probably make this Ghost Infant betray or self-destruct in an instant...’

’Of course, now these prohibitions have been wiped clean and replaced with my "Great Sun Tathagata Mantra"...’

’If any other Jiedan cultivator dares to refine this Ghost Infant, they will realize why the contamination from the Outer Realm Evil God is so formidable...’

’The All Techniques Ghost Infant of today has nothing to do with its past. Should I rename it something like "Great Sun Divine Infant"? Forget it... it’s just a name.’

The Cultivation Avatar nodded, taking the All Techniques Ghost Infant back to continue its seclusion.

This seclusion would be quite brief; after all, it was the equivalent of refining an Outer Elixir during the time of Foundation Establishment.

’And... this is not a breakthrough of a Great Realm; there’s no need for me to act as its protector.’

’Outside... there seems to be some interesting developments.’

Fang Xing’s original form raised his eyebrows, seeming to spot something intriguing.

With a slight circulation of the ’Purple Pattern Longevity Golden Core’ inside his body, a Core Formation Level mana aura emerged.

Then, with a token in hand, he gave it a light shake and strolled out after opening the array with ease.

Outside the cave mansion, unbeknownst to him, several cultivators were already waiting.

Upon seeing Fang Xing emerge and feeling the terrifying Spiritual Pressure radiating from him, they immediately bowed: "We greet the True Monarch and congratulate you on your Great Success in Core Formation! From now on, longevity and perpetual health..."

"Hehe, you are mistaken; it’s a junior of mine who is attempting Core Formation; I’m merely here to act as his protector," Fang Xing said with a wave of his hand.

Upon hearing this, astonishment filled the eyes of several cultivators.

No matter how well they had planned, it was all based on the premise that the Jiedan Loose Cultivator was alone.

If the other party had a Protector, then all their thoughts and calculations would become a joke.

But upon further thought, people aren’t born from stones.

Even the most reclusive cultivator has family and connections.

During a major breakthrough, one would definitely seek protection.

"Snake Tail Peak appears to be quite lively today."

Fang Xing chuckled, his voice thundering like muffled thunder, spreading far and wide: "Fellow Daoists from Snake Formation Peak, I invite you to come together!"

On Snake Head Peak, several Foundation Establishment Elders were visibly discontent: "Why did that Core Formation True Monarch only call for Snake Formation Peak and not us? We are clearly the hosts..."

No sooner had they spoken than several lights flew up from Snake Formation Peak towards Snake Tail Peak.

The least among them possessed the power of a Fake Core!

"What?"

"Could it be Luo Tian?"

"And the ancestors of the Guo Family and Li Family?"

Many family elders exchanged glances, sweating visibly on their foreheads.

If not for the interference of that Immortal Golden Core, would the Yun Family still exist today?

...

At Snake Tail Peak.

When the Guo Family ancestor, Li Family ancestor, and Luo Tian landed and saw Fang Xing, they were taken aback.

They had seen portraits of the Immortal Cultivation Avatar before.

These were naturally leaked by a traitor within the Yun Family.

And this person was clearly not the same as the one in seclusion.

"Haha, I didn’t expect my junior’s Solidifying Pill would attract so much attention..." Fang Xing laughed heartily, appearing very rough and unrestrained.

"We have not yet congratulated your junior on solidifying the Immortal Golden Core, a hopeful sign for attaining Nascent Soul in the future."

Luo Tian was only slightly taken aback before he smiled in congratulation and patted his storage bag, presenting a Jade Box: "Luo Tian of the Luo Tian Pact, specially here to congratulate you!"

"Not bad at all... I did not expect that our Righteous Path had produced such an outstanding pair of young talents."

The Guo Family ancestor and Li Family ancestor also smiled warmly, handing over two gift boxes: "These Third Rank ’Dragon Flame Fruit’ and ’Three-star Weak Water’ are our gifts to celebrate..."

"Thank you."

Although Fang Xing was not interested, he cheerfully accepted: "My nephew and I have always enjoyed wandering the four seas. It was by sheer coincidence that he was traveling nearby when he suddenly received divine inspiration for Core Formation... He had to immediately find a place to retreat, to avoid losing the inspiration... Excuse our intrusion."

He implied: "Now he is in seclusion to consolidate his realm; as soon as the dust settles, we will immediately leave..."

This was a clear indication he did not wish to get involved in the affairs of Three Python Mountain.

Fang Xing truly had little interest in a Third Rank Spirit Vein.

"I see..." Luo Tian’s eyes flickered with a trace of joy.

As long as this outsider did not interfere, Three Python Mountain would not turn the tide!

"Will you not wait longer? The local Immortal Cultivation Families must have already informed the Upper Sect... surely emissaries from the Xuantian Sect will arrive before long."

The Guo Family ancestor was somewhat surprised.

This was the best opportunity to join a Nascent Soul Sect; though Loose Cultivators enjoy freedom, they lack many things, such as Nascent Soul Techniques!

"That... If it were any other time, I might have considered it, but we are currently at war," Fang Xing shook his head, feigning difficulty.

"I see..."

The Guo Family ancestor’s face revealed a trace of understanding.

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