Star Sky Professional
Chapter 468 - 377: Joining Forces

Chapter 468: Chapter 377: Joining Forces

The azure sea was calm, the waves gentle.

A streak of light flashed by, revealing an elder with white hair.

His presence was elusive, lacking the terrifying pressure of other high-level cultivators, yet he possessed an uncanny sensation of ’becoming one with the world,’ a perfect harmony between man and nature.

"Ming Kun Island... is just ahead."

The elder murmured to himself.

Though the island had a Transmission Array, what if it was rashly used and one fell into a trap?

Even if not, dropping in suddenly on a fellow practitioner’s territory was quite an offensive act.

He raised his hand and with a flash of silver light in the void, a Sound Transmission Talisman shot out, moving incredibly fast like a silver streak of light, flying towards Ming Kun Island.

In less than a moment, a young man with starry brows and bright eyes was stepping through the air towards him.

His aura was ethereal, and even as he moved, strands of silver light clung to him, creating a sense that the Void itself was being disrupted.

"Void Power!"

The elder, who also mastered Void Power, was shocked.

He was a Divinity Transformation Venerable from Piaomiao Immortal Palace—Ancient Venerable. Even though Piaomiao Immortal Palace was renowned for its expertise in the Void Dao and numerous Cultivation Techniques and secret techniques, it was only with great difficulty and the aid of a precious treasure that he recently grasped a hint of Void Power at the mid-stage of his God Transformation.

And now... this newly advanced Divinity Transformation cultivator had already mastered it?

Grasping even a hint of Void Power could possibly lead to a chance at Void Refining after reaching the pinnacle of God Transformation.

Although, the likelihood of failure was great.

"Could you be the Ancient Venerable from Piaomiao Immortal Palace?"

Fang Xing raised an eyebrow.

The image of this person was deeply etched in the memories of True Monarch Huangzhu, especially since he was a Divinity Transformation cultivator from a hostile force.

"Indeed, it is I. Ha ha... I have yet to congratulate fellow Daoist on achieving God Transformation and the hopeful ascendancy in the future."

Ancient Venerable cheerfully presented a purple Jade Bottle: "Within this bottle are three Phoenix Call Pills, which offer some benefits in enhancing our mana. It’s a congratulatory gift for fellow Daoist!"

"Many thanks."

Fang Xing took the purple Jade Bottle, sighing inwardly: ’Do you have to be so polite? This way... I won’t feel quite right later on.’

’However, since Piaomiao Immortal Palace is conspiring against the Immortal Lineage and is an enemy of my Sword Sect, and I, as a successor of the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect, have every right to knock on their door demanding compensation... These few Fifth-rank Elixirs can only be considered as interest.’

Though that was his thought, he would not snub a smiling face.

Fang Xing still invited Ancient Venerable to Ming Kun Island to offer him tea.

Ancient Venerable was all smiles, showing none of the arrogance typical of a Divinity Transformation Venerable.

After all, they were cultivators of the same rank, discussing the intricacies of Primordial Spirit usage and sharing insights into the understanding of the Dao, resulting in engaging conversations between the two.

"The insights you shared about Void Dao have truly provoked much thought and have been greatly beneficial to me."

Fang Xing spoke with a jovial smile, yet firmly thought: ’This Void Refining inheritance from Piaomiao Immortal Palace seems to possess a deeper and broader understanding of Space Law compared to the Spirit Void Sword Scripture... I cannot overlook it.’

This was normal.

While all Void Refining inheritances inevitably involved the Void Dao, the depth of insight varied greatly.

The Spirit Void Sword Scripture focused more on various sword techniques, leaning towards the integration of Void Dao with swordsmanship.

As for the Heavenly Demon Nine Strategies, it leaned towards various Demon Path secret techniques and Divine Skills...

Only the Misty Void Scripture was directly named after the Void, delving deepest into studies of the Void, likely documenting the most diverse spatial structures of the three.

"Ha ha... You flatter me, fellow Daoist. With you grasping a hint of Void Power in the early stages of God Transformation, could it be... you have acquired a Void Refining Inheritance?"

Ancient Venerable suddenly spoke, causing Fang Xing’s expression to shift.

However, this was within Fang Xing’s expectations as this was a part he intentionally revealed.

Mastering a hint of Void Power at the early stage of God Transformation might be explained by extraordinary talent or some kind of Void physique.

But Fang Xing’s profound and comprehensive insights into the Void previously shared during their discussions could not be attributed to a Loose Cultivator’s independent exploration.

In response, he merely sipped his Spiritual Tea with a mysteriously profound demeanor.

A gleam flashed in Ancient Venerable’s eyes: "... Fellow Daoist’s Cultivation Technique, could it be the Spirit Void Sword Scripture?"

"Hmm?"

Fang Xing was genuinely surprised now: "How do you know of it?"

Now that his strength was extraordinary, he didn’t mind being known.

"Heh heh... After all, Piaomiao Immortal Palace is a Holy Land force, and within the Wuji Palace, naturally, we also have arrangements... Fellow Daoist must know that the old demon Meng has learned of your elder’s identity."

Since Wuji Palace had spies in Piaomiao Immortal Palace, it was only reasonable that Piaomiao Immortal Palace also had undercover agents within Wuji Palace.

As Ancient Venerable voiced this revelation, he was still somewhat incredulous.

Such a small Ming Kun Island, with the Great Island Master being a Divinity Transformation cultivator and the second in command a Fifth-rank Body Cultivator... It was truly unimaginable.

What in the world was South Fire Sect thinking to have dared to trouble these two?

’Oh? It seems old demon Meng indeed has a secret technique, knowing some of the information about the siege...’

"Then, I recently achieved the Divinity Transformation, drawing attention from all sides, and various intelligence reports will surely surface on the desks of many high-level figures... My true appearance can no longer be concealed... Of course, I also scorn the idea of changing my appearance," Fang Xing mused to himself, already understanding the reason behind the Ancient Venerable’s visit.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, since the Wuji Palace is preparing to make a move against the Piaomiao Immortal Palace, naturally, the Piaomiao Immortal Palace needs to strike back, finding allies...

"If it were a mere mortal lobbyist, the first thing they’d surely say would be something like ’great disaster looms near’..." Fang Xing remained silent, waiting for the Ancient Venerable to speak.

The Ancient Venerable said, "Meng the demon is bound to take action against you, my Piaomiao Immortal Palace is willing to join forces with you and collectively stand against the Demon Path!"

"In addition, the master of our palace is very concerned about the whereabouts of Yu Heavenly Venerable, do you know anything about the Body Cultivation elder? Now that you have inherited the legacy of the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect, my Piaomiao Immortal Palace will certainly support you fully, even if you want to create a new Holy Land in the future, it is not out of the question."

"A Holy Land, eh? That would require at least a Fifth-rank Spirit Vein." Fang Xing said indifferently.

Now that he had ascended to Divinity Transformation, he didn’t have any Elixirs to assist in his cultivation and had returned to the arduous process of absorbing the energy of the Spirit Veins like a hardworking cultivator.

Ming Kun Island’s Spirit Veins were far from enough; at least a Fifth-rank Spirit Vein was needed.

Of course, if there were a Sixth-rank Spirit Vein like those of Piaomiao Immortal Palace, that would be excellent.

’In the Hanhai Immortal Cultivation World, Fourth-rank Spirit Veins are still considered abundant, but the Fifth-rank are extremely rare, only controlled by some Nascent Soul powers...’

The Nascent Soul powers of the Hanhai Immortal Cultivation World, at a minimum, have several or even more than a dozen Nascent Soul True Monarchs, with Great True Monarchs at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul in command, and their ancestors even include cultivators who achieved Divinity Transformation and possess such foundational strength!

However, beyond Piaomiao Immortal Palace, only the former mountain gate of the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect and Wuji Palace possess Sixth-rank Spirit Veins.

"With your skills, a Fifth-rank Spirit Vein should not be difficult," the Ancient Venerable said with a smile, after all, they were two powers at the level of Divinity Transformation.

Now, the terms had been laid out, and it was up to the Ming Kun Venerable to decide.

"The whereabouts of Yu Heavenly Venerable... my elder does not know either, as he had to leave on urgent matters earlier. It was later discovered that a terrifying Void Storm occurred behind us..."

Fang Xing sighed, but his mind was stirring.

Although the Wuji Palace had confirmed the fall of Yu Heavenly Venerable, it might very well be a deliberate act by Piaomiao Immortal Palace.

Being engulfed by a Void Storm, there is a ninety-nine percent chance of death.

But if one’s cultivation is high enough and one is incredibly lucky... survival isn’t out of question.

Such as being cast away into another Lower Realm or into a crack within the Void.

Just as a castaway might be washed ashore on a deserted island.

Though the probability is low, it is not nonexistent!

’Soul Lamps and other soul-confirming relics should, in theory, sense lifeforce no matter the distance, but if obstructed by Boundary Domain Power, and the person is severely injured, life hanging like a thread in the wind... then it’s really hard to say, there is the possibility of extinguishment.’

’Piaomiao Immortal Palace speaking like this, are they deliberately blurring Yu Heavenly Venerable’s life and death to maintain deterrence, or is it true?’

Fang Xing pondered and then concluded... it doesn’t matter!

At his level of strength, even if Meng the demon and Yu Heavenly Venerable teamed up for an attack, it would simply be a matter of him donning armor for battle.

Even if someone from the Upper Realm came down with the oppressive power of the planes, they might not be his match!

After all, his low cultivation means he experiences less suppression...

"As for the land of the Spirit Veins, the Fifth-rank is too low, how about the Sixth-rank?" Fang Xing said with a smile.

"Sixth-rank?" The Ancient Venerable’s expression changed drastically, "May I ask which location you have your eye on?"

"Naturally, it’s where Wuji Palace is located." Fang Xing answered seriously; now was the perfect time to eradicate the Demon Path Holy Land, seize their Void Refining inheritance, and gain a plethora of resources for his Cultivation Avatar.

As opposed to making an example out of the smaller players, he preferred making an example out of the more substantial ones.

By then, with this pressure, he could probably make Piaomiao Immortal Palace hand over the "Misty Void Scripture" without a fight.

Although many cultivators value their legacy greatly, most of them become very flexible when faced with life-and-death situations.

"Wuji Palace? Are you prepared to join forces with my Piaomiao Immortal Palace?" the Ancient Venerable rejoiced, although this Divinity Transformation cultivator was extremely secretive about the affairs of the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect, the willingness to collaborate against Meng the demon meant that much was already accomplished!

"Meng the demon, I can handle him alone... I only need you to provide an opportunity to lure his true self out of Wuji Palace," Fang Xing stated calmly.

Such Holy Land Arrays are likely at the Sixth-Order level, just like the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect.

With a Divinity Transformation cultivator presiding over a Sixth-Order Array, it’s truly like a turtle shell, even someone with Void Refining Combat Power would find it challenging to break through.

After all, Sixth-Order Arrays are of the same level as Void Refining.

Piaomiao Immortal Palace has two God Transformation Venerables, even if one at the Early Stage and one at the Mid-stage of God Transformation, but if they staunchly defended the array, even Meng the demon could do nothing but slowly erode Piaomiao Immortal Palace’s external forces.

The battles between cultivators often last for decades or even centuries, and this is the reason why.

Fang Xing certainly didn’t want things to get that complicated, and so division and conquest were necessary.

Especially since Wuji Palace no longer had a second God Transformation Venerable, if he could just ensnare and kill Meng the demon, the rest of the problems would be easily solvable.

Without a God Transformation Venerable in charge, even an Array Spirit would struggle against the power of one at Void Refining level.

’All things considered... that ancient demon also has some significant strength, perhaps when he attacked the Primordial Spirit Sword Sect back then, he had already recovered his Void Refining Combat Power? Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to achieve such a battle result... it’s just that he was severely wounded and sealed for many years, and then fell back again...’

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