Starry Sky Professional Directory 144
Chapter 144: Formation (Cultivating Immortality in a World of Demons and Martial Artists – Making Up for Missed Updates 1)
‘Sigh… I don’t cause trouble, yet trouble finds me?’
In the cultivation world, at the Drunken Moon Pond.
Fang Xing leaned against the railing, casually scattering fish food, letting out a sigh.
“Now Wei Shentong has his eyes on me. In a couple of years, I’ll have to do my internship… It’ll most likely be on the Secret Realm battlefield. Though the treatment is better than a soldier’s, it’s still very dangerous.”
“I must improve my strength as soon as possible!”
“In the Secret Realm, low cultivation base, high burst damage is key… Martial artists with this style have the highest survival rate. If you possess strength far exceeding your current cultivation base, it’s almost like walking on flat ground – no danger.”
The Secret Realm repels technological weapons and has cultivation base suppression.
When a martial artist enters, they will only encounter enemies of the same or one higher cultivation base.
If one can master strength far surpassing their own cultivation base, they can naturally ensure their safety.
‘Thinking about it… Gu Jian Tong has been suppressing his own cultivation base and hasn’t broken through to the Outer Scene realm. Perhaps, besides integrating his own cultivation, he also wants to create his own martial art, and also has this aspect in mind. He’s quite a clever guy… Or did his family or a large power give him this advice?’
‘That’s right, after all, he came from one of the three major educational planets, with a strong background, he wouldn’t face the problem of being forced by Wei Shentong.’
‘Actually, early contact with these factions is an opportunity for some college students… These large powers often have many good things, such as ‘Cosmic Yin and Yang Qi,’ and other treasures that enhance the foundation of a Golden Core… Without these, relying solely on martial arts cultivation, the peak will likely be at the Diamond Body Realm, Seven Transformations at most…’
‘Actually, Diamond Body Realm, Seven Transformations isn’t bad. There’s a high probability of breaking through to Martial Saint, and becoming a Martial God isn’t entirely impossible…’
Although the treasure vault has Cosmic Yin and Yang Qi, the exchange price is very high, extremely high!
Even for ordinary geniuses, it’s enough to make them despair.
If joining a large power would give it to you, many people would make that choice.
‘But Wei Shentong is different. He only talks about responsibility, not treatment. He’s just being a bully… Clearly bullying me because I’m a newbie.’
In fact, Wei Shentong just wanted to recruit geniuses for his faction at the lowest cost.
Treatment and such would be discussed after signing the indenture.
Unfortunately, this attitude made Fang Xing extremely unhappy, and the negotiation immediately broke down.
‘In the short term, I can’t break through to the Martial Dao Golden Core realm. I need to pay attention to the Solar True Gang, but it’s not the top priority…’
‘The top priority is the Bodhi Saliva, a pill or treasure that promotes the advancement of Mahāvajra-Prajñā Divine Power!’
If he goes to the battlefield at the Martial Dao Golden Core realm, he will inevitably be deployed to a more dangerous Secret Realm!
It’s far better to cultivate the Dragon Elephant Indestructible Divine Ability!
Currently, Fang Xing’s Dragon Elephant Technique has already reached the Grandmaster level. As long as he improves the Mahāvajra-Prajñā Divine Power to the Grandmaster level as well, the completion of the Dragon Elephant Indestructible Divine Ability will be a matter of course.
‘After the Mahāvajra-Prajñā Divine Power advances to the Master level, the effectiveness of the Bodhi Saliva will plummet…’
‘Perhaps… I need higher-level body-tempering pills, or even… third-order ones?’
‘Zheng Qian’s still hasn’t gotten any results. Is Zi Yuan Immortal City really too low-level?’
Thinking about this, Fang Xing immediately flicked the ‘Wind and Snow Sword’ in his hand.
With a ringing of the sword, he shot into the sky!
Foundation Establishment cultivators can fly using their physical bodies, but long-distance travel consumes a lot of spiritual energy, so they still need to rely on spiritual tools.
At this moment, he was barely flying on his sword, while simultaneously attempting to achieve man-sword unity.
‘The Wind and Snow Sword isn’t a dedicated flying artifact…’
‘And the path of the sword cultivator is even more difficult… Even though I’ve collected some sword cultivation books from the market, most of them are first and second-order.’
Sword cultivator!
A classification among cultivators, known for their amazing combat power.
It is said that at their peak, they can ‘break ten thousand methods with one sword’!
It’s not that cultivators who use a flying sword can call themselves sword cultivators.
“The foundation of sword cultivation lies in refining a natal flying sword… Once the natal flying sword is refined, life and sword are cultivated together. Whether cultivating sword energy or fighting, progress is rapid…”
“It is even rumored that sword cultivators don’t condense Golden Cores, but ‘Sword Cores’!”
“In other words… If I want to become a true sword cultivator, it’s best to do it before forming the Golden Core, otherwise, I’ll only be a part-time one at most…”
Nine heavens above, the罡 wind was fierce.
Fang Xing’s figure was like a dragon, the Wind and Snow Sword turning into a white light, piercing through one cloud after another.
“This body is a Heavenly Grade Golden Spiritual Root. It’s a pity not to follow the path of the sword cultivator…”
The spiritual energy he cultivates now inherently has a sharp aura.
If it’s converted into sword energy, it will only be stronger!
And the path of the sword cultivator is to make the strong even stronger!
“The ancient path of the sword cultivator has four major realms – Qi, Gang, Yi, Shi!”
The first realm of the sword path is ‘Condensing the Sword into Qi’!
As long as one cultivates sword energy, they are considered to have entered.
This step is simple, Fang Xing has even already achieved it.
His current庚金 sword energy can kill ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators with a mere brush, and death with a touch.
Fang Xing thought, and the Wind and Snow Sword emitted a pleasant sword song, transforming into a supremely sharp golden sword energy, breaking through the air in front of him, further increasing his flight speed.
“The second realm of the sword path is ‘Refining the Sword into Gang’!”
This step, he was like looking at flowers in a fog. Although he knew that once he condensed sword Gang, the power of his flying sword would increase exponentially, making him almost invincible even among Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Yet he couldn’t enter.
This shouldn’t be a problem of aptitude and talent, but a lack of guidance in methods.
Furthermore, he also lacked a true natal flying sword.
“The third realm of the sword path is to comprehend sword intent… It feels somewhat similar to the martial artist’s will, yet not exactly the same. I should have a great advantage, but I haven’t even refined the sword Gang yet, so it’s just wishful thinking.”
As for the fourth realm, ‘Sword Intent into Might,’ it only exists in legends.
Furthermore, the sword path is constantly developing.
Now, there are many branches, such as ‘Man-Sword Unity,’ ‘Sword Qi Thunder Sound,’ ‘Refining Sword into Silk,’ ‘Clear Sword Heart,’ and so on…
This means that modern people are not necessarily inferior to ancient people.
But these are all supplementary methods for each realm. The major realms of the sword path should still be Qi, Gang, Yi, and Shi.
Cultivating sword Qi allows one to use the Sword Qi Thunder Sound technique.
Condensing sword Gang allows for Refining Sword into Silk, and the division of sword light!
Finally, comprehending the ‘Sword Heart’ allows for Clear Sword Heart, enabling the use of sword intent techniques.
These are all he saw from a sword cultivation booklet.
Unfortunately, it only provided a general introduction to the realms, not the cultivation methods.
Fang Xing headed north towards Li Xian City while casually using the Wind and Snow Sword, trying to comprehend the technique of ‘Sword Qi Thunder Sound.’
‘The so-called Sword Qi Thunder Sound should be an enhancement to the sword Qi, making the sword Qi not only denser, but also drastically increasing its speed…’
‘Once mastered, there will be no opponents among Qi Condensation cultivators. There’s even the possibility of a Qi Condensation sword cultivator threatening Foundation Establishment cultivators…’
‘This means that the sword Qi of the Sword Qi Thunder Sound used by Qi Condensation sword cultivators could potentially break through the true energy protective shield of Foundation Establishment cultivators.’
Fang Xing casually released several庚金 sword qi.
Although extremely impressive, there was no accompanying thunder sound.
“Sure enough, I still lack a sword cultivation technique… Perhaps, when I go to Qi State, I should join the Heavenly Sword Sect? The Heavenly Sword Sect is named after the sword, so there should be many sword cultivators…”
After some practice, Fang Xing recalled the Wind and Snow Sword and pinched a magic seal.
The Wind and Snow Sword instantly transformed into a giant sword several meters long, landing under his feet, allowing him to fly on the sword.
‘This is actually quite wasteful… The Wind and Snow Sword isn’t a true flying artifact…’
‘Strictly speaking, it’s only slightly better than Foundation Establishment cultivators flying with their bodies…’
Although Zheng State and Qi State are adjacent, they are still very far apart.
According to Fang Xing’s estimate, even with his current flight speed, it would take him nearly six or seven days.
He traveled during the day and at night, he would casually land his sword light, find a place to rest and restore his spiritual energy.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and he reached the eastern border of Zheng State.
He saw mountains surrounding him, the originally scattered houses had disappeared, and there were occasional glimpses of demonic beasts. It was a desolate and poor land.
It was impossible for ordinary people to cross the national border.
Even large caravans had to follow well-explored safe routes. Even so, Qi Condensation cultivators could still encounter danger and suffer losses.
Because the journey is dangerous and communication is inconvenient, that’s the basis for the profits of many trading firms!
However, for Foundation Establishment cultivators who can fly, crossing mountains and rivers is trivial.
Fang Xing went deep into the mountains, and not long after, his brows suddenly furrowed.
He saw a mass of dark clouds at the horizon, with muffled thunder rumbling and intense spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from it.
“A formation?”
“Are cultivators fighting? Or are they encircling and killing demonic beasts?”
He approached slightly, discovering it was a formation, and immediately became vigilant.
“Mind your own business, just leave…”
Fang Xing immediately controlled the Wind and Snow Sword, intending to bypass the area.
At this moment, a sudden change occurred!
From within the dark clouds, a powerful suction force seemed to emanate, the black clouds suddenly expanding, engulfing his entire being!
…
Moments earlier.
On a mountaintop.
Senior Brother Lian and his junior brother were guarding a pitch-black formation flag.
This flag was pitch-black, with a thunder beast on it, spitting out thunder and lightning, its appearance majestic, carrying a wild ancient aura.
On other mountaintops, other formation instruments could be vaguely seen.
Numerous formation patterns worked together, forming a mass of dark clouds, completely covering the area within several kilometers.
In the center of the dark clouds, there seemed to be a figure with purple hair, constantly being bombarded by thunder and lightning.
He was controlling a purple light magic treasure, constantly emitting purple divine light, barely resisting the thunder.
But a withered old man stood on top of a second-order high-grade flying snake with fleshy wings, controlling a pitch-black long knife magic treasure, constantly attacking.
Under the combined efforts of the formation and the old man, the figure with purple hair was in imminent danger.
“Good, this time, Elder Zong makes his move, and he will definitely capture that bitch!”
Senior Brother Lian saw this scene and immediately laughed: “It’s all worth the ambush we’ve been setting up for so long. Even the ancestor deliberately went to the wild land to lower this bitch’s guard… Zi Yuan Immortal City will belong to the Lian family and Wan Shou Sect!”
The one under attack was none other than the master of Zi Yuan Immortal City – Zi Yuan Zhenren!
“Hmm… then this sect can control a large source of wealth, and many disciples will benefit.”
The late Qi Condensation junior brother smiled, his eyes carrying a strange meaning: “It’s all thanks to the sect’s ability to accurately grasp the whereabouts of this Zi Yuan Zhenren… hence this ambush.”
“Haha, this sect wants to dominate Zheng State, how could there be no preparation? There are naturally people from Wan Shou Sect within Zi Yuan Immortal City!”
Senior Brother Lian laughed heartily: “With the building about to collapse, originally just passing on messages, the undercover agents are willing to do more, gather more people…”
“So that’s how it is… Eh? A cultivator is approaching… a Foundation Establishment cultivator!”
The junior brother took out a formation disc, looking at a light spot that was constantly approaching, his expression changed.
“Humph, Wan Shou Sect is conducting business, those who know what’s good for them will leave. A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator dares to enter our sect’s ‘Ancient Thunder Thousand-Layer Formation,’ then send him straight to death!”
Senior Brother Lian pointed with a finger, continuously chanting incantations.
On the formation disc, the light spot continued to enlarge, revealing a young cultivator in silver robes flying on a sword, looking truly unrestrained and carefree, currently preparing to bypass the area.
“It’s him?!”
Senior Brother Lian immediately laughed: “It’s really effortless to get what you want… The Ancient Thunder Thousand-Layer Formation has the ability to expand. We will immediately extend the formation’s range to capture him into the formation’s eye… With the power of this near third-order formation, suppressing a Foundation Establishment cultivator is as easy as turning the palm of your hand… Then whatever opportunities he has will all be mine!”
He had already considered Fang Xing’s Foundation Establishment opportunities as his own, and now he made his decision without hesitation.
Even if the other party had already used up the Foundation Establishment opportunities, the storage bag and spiritual tools of a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be enough to compensate.
“This… isn’t good, is it? We are currently doing something, it’s not suitable to branch out.”
The junior brother hesitated slightly.
“This time I’m in charge, just do it, I’ll take responsibility for anything that happens.”
Senior Brother Lian took out a token and fiercely injected spiritual energy.
One corner of the Ancient Thunder Thousand-Layer Formation, the dark clouds suddenly swelled, engulfing Fang Xing’s figure…
“What’s going on?”
The disciples in other directions saw this scene and couldn’t help but cast their gazes: “So Senior Brother Lian is planning to have a little snack… But just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he can be suppressed with a flick of his hand.”
…
“Hm?”
When Fang Xing’s vision brightened, he found himself on a small mountaintop, with countless thunders above his head.
And across from him were two very familiar figures.
“Haha, Fang, you finally fell into my hands. This time, let’s see who else will come to save you…”
Senior Brother Lian laughed heartily, preparing to mock him and vent his joy.
Using his Qi Condensation cultivation to control the life of a Foundation Establishment cultivator truly made him feel elated.
Swish!
Before the words finished, the Wind and Snow Sword transformed into a white light, fiercely slashing down.
Tear!
A thunder net appeared, completely blocking the sword qi of the Wind and Snow Sword.
“You’re already trapped in the formation, and you still want to turn the tables?”
Senior Brother Lian’s smile widened.
Facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he had naturally made all the preparations.
With the protection of a near third-order formation, even though most of the formation’s power was directed at Zi Yuan Zhenren, it wasn’t something that a mere early Foundation Establishment cultivator could…
Whoosh!
Suddenly, he saw a sword light in his eyes.
That sword light was chilling, with golden sparkles, shaking the thunder net, and creating a small opening.
And then…
A flash of light.
Senior Brother Lian’s head was instantly vaporized, and his corpse fell to the ground.
The junior brother beside him had a face full of terror, before he could react, his head also disappeared…
“I haven’t even looked for you, yet you dare to come to me?”
Fang Xing smiled faintly, before the roars of the other disciples could come, he pointed a finger.
Whoosh!
The Wind and Snow Sword transformed into a white light, fiercely slashing at the mountaintop formation flag!
Boom!
The entire Ancient Thunder Thousand-Layer Formation trembled abruptly!
(End of Chapter)
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