Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 611 Exchange of Interests, Begging for Help

"It's difficult to kill someone who has reached the Core Formation stage." Fang Yi sighed. With nearly five hundred years of cultivation across two lifetimes, he naturally had a wealth of experience.

The physical body of a Core Formation True Person undergoes a transformation, greatly increasing the power of their supernatural abilities and secret techniques. Many of these secret techniques, which can consume vital energy, forcefully boost the speed of their escape techniques.

Although every part of them is a treasure to demonic cultivators, the chances of capturing them alive or even killing them are extremely slim.

Fang Yi pondered for a moment. He had already sent a message to Xu Qingshe, but had not received a reply.

Although he was quite confident in Xu Qingshe's abilities, he still took precautions and laid a hidden plan.

"Before Senior Brother Jiu Han makes his move, he informs his fellow disciples. If Junior Brother is unable to make a move, it will not be difficult for Xiao Qi to do so."

Fang Yi took out an adorable, silvery-white little beast from his pet pouch, stroked its glossy fur, and introduced it.

"Xiao Qi is a near-third-tier array master. It wouldn't be difficult for him to set up an array to hinder a cultivator who has just condensed his core."

Otherwise, if the news were to leak out, within ten days at most, the White Bone Demon God of the White Bone Sect and the Blissful Treasure Mirror of the Joyful Union Sect would surely arrive at Suodu Mountain.

"I almost forgot that Junior Brother Fang also has a third-tier demon pet."

"Junior brother, you have had a great stroke of luck. Once I find the whereabouts of the Fire Dao Master, I will inform you."

Master Jiuhan played with the animal hide in his hand without suspecting anything, assuming that Fang Yi wanted a share of the profits.

He pondered for a moment, then pointed to the location of the Biyue Pavilion.

"And those lowly maids from the Azure Water Pavilion, neither Senior Brother Red Eyebrows nor Senior Brother Heavenly Miss can easily take action against them."

If Yuzhu finds out, not to mention the Great Master, we'll have to see the Zhenhai Fantian Banner.

Unless you and your three lineages bring out the three treasures that protect your sect.

"This old man is no match for the Azure Water Pavilion's Sea-Suppressing and Sky-Turning Banner."

Yan Youtai looked at Fang Yi, who was already difficult to kill after reaching the Core Formation stage. Even with the help of the formation, he was caught off guard.

The fact that Fang Yi killed Runyu Zhenren of Biyue Pavilion was not fabricated; this alone was enough to make him wary.

If it weren't for Tian Quezi's message, who would believe that Runyu Zhenren's demise wasn't due to Wuhua Zhenren's actions, but rather to Fang Yi, who had only recently condensed his core?

Seeing that the masters had reached a consensus, Fang Yi spoke up.

"My junior brother has taken a liking to the Azure Sea Vine Scripture of the Azure Water Pavilion. I request that all fellow disciples lend a hand."

"Fang Yi, are you serious about this? Or are you just using it as a pawn to deceive Jiuqu?"

"This is highly unlikely. The medical traditions of the Biyue Pavilion are well-established and it is impossible for them to enhance the foundation of their own opponents."

Nine Cold Immortal and Thunderclap Immortal looked at each other, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

Yan Youtai shook his head slightly, his guard relaxed a little. After Fang Yi killed Runyu, his mentality was unstable and he had become too arrogant.

Such a cultivator is not worthy of competing with him for future dominance of Xuan Yang Mountain.

These young disciples of the Xuan Yang lineage should focus their attention on Wu Hua and Zhang Hengyi.

He brushed aside a strand of graying hair from his temple, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up to offer a reminder.

"The value of the Azure Vine Scripture is not as great as that of Runyu Zhenren, but the difficulty of obtaining it is even greater than that of killing Runyu Zhenren."

Junior Brother Fang, you haven't been cultivating your core for long, so it's natural that you're arrogant.

But every cultivator capable of condensing a true core is an exceptional individual, one in a million.

"If there is no opportunity, I will give up. But if such an opportunity arises, I ask my fellow disciples for their help."

Fang Yi smiled, having his own plans, and offered no further explanation.

With several powerful and formidable figures gathered within the sect, the chances of success without taking action are zero.

Only by taking action can one have a chance to inherit the legacy.

Planning a third-tier spiritual medicine inheritance, if successful, can provide valuable lessons for others and greatly benefit the accumulation of knowledge and expertise in the path of spiritual medicine.

If it fails, there will be no loss.

Hu Lei, Jiu Han, and Yan Youtai hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

The arts of cultivating immortality encompass all things, including alchemy, talismans, formations, artifacts, medicine, poisons, and spiritual plants.
Reaching the third rank brings great benefits to the sect, and even Core Formation cultivators can benefit from it.

The benefits of breaking through to the third level in the Dao of Spiritual Plants are still fresh in the minds of older True Immortals like Hu Lei and Jiu Han.

“In that case, I shall take my leave.” Master Jiuhan held the magic weapon, the Tracking Token, which contained animal hide. Layers of black halo flowed within it, and a red dot of light appeared and disappeared.

As the chill dissipated, Fang Yi was about to leave when he suddenly felt a slight twitch near his ear.

“Junior Brother Fang, it’s a rare opportunity for you to come to Ziguang Garden. Why don’t we have a discussion about the Dao?” Master Hu Lei invited with a smile.

“Since Senior Brother Hu Lei has extended an invitation, how could Junior Brother not have the time?” Fang Yi stopped in his tracks, his gaze intense.

He had only recently condensed his core, and promising the [Great Physician's Diagnosis Method] would have drained his vital energy; Hu Lei would not speak at this time.

If it's not related to the "Great Physician Diagnosis Method," then what is the reason?
Fang Yi was curious.

The two True Immortals, Hu Lei and Jiu Han, have no connection to the Xuan Yang Three Lineages in terms of background. They prepared their own materials for forming their Golden Cores and have always maintained neutrality.

There must be a reason why I'm speaking now.

"In that case, I, Yan, will not linger any longer and will take my leave first."

Yan Youtai's gaze was meaningful as he glanced past Fang Yi and Hu Lei Zhenren.

Although he was unwilling to call upon Master Lei, he befriended Fang Yi of the Ancestral Hall lineage.

However, he also knew that since Master Hu Lei, a master of many years, had spoken, he could not easily stop him.

'Order your subordinate cultivators to investigate and see if Grandmaster Tianque knows any secrets involved.'

Yan Youtai murmured to himself, his robes fluttering in the wind, the eight trigrams of Qian, Kun, Kan, Li flowing around him, before he transformed into a streak of azure light and departed.
In the Purple Light Garden, amidst the flowing water and the gentle sounds of silk and bamboo instruments, graceful female cultivators sway their hips, singing and dancing with captivating charm.

In the waterside pavilion, Fang Yi and Hu Lei sat on either side of a jade table, exchanging toasts and chatting amiably, as if it were just an ordinary banquet.

Three rounds at the tavern, five different dishes served.

Fang Yi put down his jade chopsticks, his eyes clear. "Brother Hu Lei, when would be a good time to invite you for this?"

Master Hu Lei waved his hand, unleashing a beam of spiritual light. A veil of spiritual light draped over the waterside pavilion transformed into a magical barrier. "You may all step back!"

"Yes, it's a real person!"

After the female cultivators who had been serving her left, only the two of them remained in the waterside pavilion. Master Hu Lei spoke up.

"Senior brother truly envies junior brother. Not only has he condensed a top-grade true pill, with a promising future, but his disciples are also extremely accomplished."

Junior disciple Li Heng has forged a superior Dao foundation, possessing a solid foundation and a spiritual body.

With the support of my junior brother, I have at least a 70% chance of condensing my true core in the future.”

"There are also the eldest disciple Qin Yu and the second disciple Huo Zhao, who are both of the middle-grade Dao Foundation stage and are now at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment."

If the opportunity arises in the future, it is not impossible to condense the elixir.

My junior brother's reputation for skillfully teaching younger generations is truly well-deserved.

Master Hu Lei's eyes were filled with envy. He knew that it was almost impossible for him to advance any further, and none of his disciples were capable, which made him feel irritable.

"Senior brother, you flatter me. It's just that I've worked hard and happened to be there at the right time."

Fang Yi closed his eyes slightly and said modestly.

In reality, he was able to assume the position of sect leader, while the other true masters in the sect remained neutral. Apart from the assistance of the Ancestral Master's lineage, his reputation for being good at teaching was also a great help.

In the waterside pavilion, a gentle breeze blows, and the sound of flowing water echoes.

Seeing Fang Yi's calm and composed demeanor, and his listless silence, Master Hu Lei sighed inwardly, knowing that achieving his goal would come at a considerable price. "Junior Brother Fang, are you concealing your cultivation to kill the Wood-type Demon King and obtain a spiritual artifact to refine your natal treasure?"
If that's the case, I can offer some assistance, senior brother.

A glint flashed in Fang Yi's eyes as he picked up a wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Senior brother is joking. Compared to cultivators of the same level, demonic beasts are naturally thicker-skinned and have far superior defensive capabilities."

My junior brother has only recently formed his core, and even when he joins forces with my senior brother, they are only at the early stage of the Core Formation realm.

Rao Shangxiaoqi could easily defeat a third-tier demon king, but killing him would be a bit of a stretch.

Unless a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator intervenes, Senior Brother Jiu Han is currently unable to free up his resources, and even if he could…

"What Junior Brother Fang Yi said is true. Even if he were to free up his hands, who would be the hunter of that third-tier demon king?"

With such an opportunity before us, how could we cultivators possibly yield it?

Master Hu Lei's gaze deepened, and he sighed, "Indeed, I couldn't hide it from my junior brother."

"Boom!"

Thunder roared, and the Daoist laws and restrictions manifested on the body of the Thunder God, with inscriptions flowing.

The three protective barriers—locking qi, suppressing spirit, and concealing breath—dissipated one by one.

"Fifth level of Core Formation? Senior Brother Hu Lei has profound knowledge," Fang Yi understood.

Xuan Yang Mountain can have Hu Lei Zhenren stationed in Dadu Ancient City, so even if he is slightly inferior, he cannot be too far behind Jiuqu Zhenren.

Otherwise, it's not impossible that Master Jiuqu killed Hulei and joined forces with Biyue Pavilion to occupy Dadu Ancient City.

Mid-stage Core Formation!

Only cultivators at the mid-stage of Core Formation can be unafraid of being killed by True Person Jiuqu, thus protecting the interests of Dadu Ancient City for Xuanyang Mountain.

"Junior Brother Fang, is this enough?" Master Hu Lei's magic power flowed, and in an instant, the booming lightning dissipated, and his aura became restrained.

"A demon king of the wood element."

Master Hu Lei raised his index finger, speaking earnestly.

"If you can heal my disciple, junior brother, I can join forces with you to kill the third-tier low-grade wood-attribute demon king."

Fang Yi raised an eyebrow, understanding dawning on him: Hu Lei's condensation of the true core occurred before Jiu Han's.

"Brother Lei, the demon tide is surging in Sudu Mountain now."

The five demon kings that appeared—Azure Cloud Crane, Golden-Eyed Ape King, White Jade Subduing Wave Elephant, Crimson Fire Python, and Crimson-Tailed Poisonous Beast—are all non-wood-type demon beasts.

The only wood-type demon king, as far as my junior brother knows.”

With a light tap of his fingertips, Fang Yi unleashed a blue magical power that spread like ink, outlining a lithe deer-shaped demon king.

The Green Wood Spirit Demon has the shape of a deer, its body is covered with moss-covered scales, and its joints have wooden tumors that contain poisonous thorns.
The antlers forked like withered ancient branches, with dim yellow datura blooming at the tips.

"A mid-grade third-tier Azure Wood Spirit Demon, given its strength, can only be killed by a Grand Master wielding a sect's most treasured weapon."

Fang Yi's gaze was sharp as a knife. Although he coveted the Azure Wood Spirit Demon, he knew in his heart that a demon king at the peak of the middle grade of the third rank was not someone he could provoke with his current cultivation level.

"Junior brother has misunderstood."

Even the Nine-Bend Old Ghost struggled to deal with a mid-grade third-tier demon king, let alone his senior brother.

Master Hu Lei spoke up. "A mid-grade third-tier demonic beast is no match for you or me."

But my senior brother has lived in Dadu Ancient City for over a hundred years, so he does have some cultural heritage.

The wood-type demon kings in Sudu Mountain are not limited to just the Azure Wood Spirit Demon.

Furthermore, my Heavenly Punishment Hall also supports my junior brother in becoming the sect leader.”

"I wonder what kind of old injury Junior Nephew Sheng suffered that caused Senior Brother to expend so much effort?"

Fang Yi understood. The Sudu Mountain was vast, and it connected to the Qingyun Mountain Range. There were hidden third-tier demon kings cultivating there. It was not a lie or a deception.

The essence, flesh, and inner core of a third-tier low-grade wood-attribute demon beast are enough to be digested for a long time, greatly improving one's foundation.

Furthermore, by joining forces with Master Hu Lei, they are not afraid of the monsters escaping.

"I agree to treat your old injuries. Afterwards, please ask Senior Brother Lei to have your junior nephew find me," Fang Yi said.

"However, I am not entirely confident that this old injury can be treated."

"Good! Thank you very much, Junior Brother Fang." Master Hu Lei felt a little relieved. He had been planning for this disciple's matter for decades, and now he finally saw hope.

"Fang Yi is a third-tier spiritual healer, the number one cultivator in the Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World. If this doesn't work, Bo An is unlucky and will not have this opportunity."

The next day.

Purple Light Garden, a whirling wooden cave, is separated from the outside by a brown-colored law.

Fang Yi looked at his disciples Qin Yu and Li Heng, whose auras were pure and whose magical power was continuous, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He spoke.

"Yu'er, Heng'er, how many cultivators can you influence in the ancient city of Dadu?"
Are there any Foundation Establishment cultivators I know in the Azure Water Pavilion or the Wind Spirit Immortal City?

Qin Yu wore a robe made of Yi wood and a crown of black jade. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his aura was vigorous and powerful.

"Reporting to Master, there are seven Foundation Establishment cultivators from two factions on Black Abyss Island who are in cahoots for mutual benefit."

Four of them are from the Azure Water Pavilion, and three are from the Wind Spirit Immortal City, but it seems impossible for him to betray his sect.

"Seven?" Fang Yi murmured, his eyes burning. "Although there are no fake Core Formation cultivators, it's barely enough."
Yu'er, with my token, you can find Foundation Establishment cultivators under the command of the Azure Water Pavilion without betraying your sect.

If any 'truths' are discovered later in the ancient city, they should be tasked with giving them a push.

"Yes, Master!" Qin Yu bowed and paid his respects, without pressing for details. For him, after nearly a hundred years of cultivation, Fang Yi's orders were everything.

Fang Yi nodded slightly, then looked at Li Heng and pondered for a moment.

"Heng'er, go to the territory of Fengling Immortal City and summon your second senior brother."

"It is Master!" Li Heng, with his pure Qi, pondered for a moment before asking with concern.

"How is Master's injury? This disciple had some fortuitous encounters that have helped heal the damage to a cultivator's meridians."

A deep blue pearl appeared in Li Heng's hand, its moistness flowing through it.

"A near-third-tier moist pearl?" Fang Yi asked, scanning it with his divine sense.

"You juniors don't need to worry about this; I have my own plans."

An hour later, after instructing his disciple, Fang Yi flicked his sleeves and released a jade talisman.

A short while later, he left Ziguang Garden and wandered through the ancient city.

Under normal circumstances, obtaining the [Azure Sea Vine Scripture] from the Azure Water Pavilion would be extremely difficult.

However, if the ancient city of Dadu is in imminent danger, shaking the foundation of Biyue Pavilion, then this matter becomes many times simpler.

Three days later, outside the ancient city of Dadu.

The handsome cultivator was dressed in a dharma robe and wore a jade crown, exuding a gentle aura.

As the pages of the jade scroll turned, information obtained from numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators gradually coalesced.

The price of spirit items has inexplicably increased by 10% over the past few years.
Several independent cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage gathered at Crimson Soul Mountain to hunt down demonic beasts.
Numerous clandestine auctions have taken place in the ancient city, revealing an increase in second-tier demon souls and soul-extraction techniques, seemingly related to a secret technique of the White Bone Sect.
Fang Yi had never forgotten that the Azure Wood Spirit Demon had stirred up the demon tide because its offspring had been taken away.

A wisp of corpse energy emanated from the Withered and Flourishing Small Cave Heaven, causing Fang Yi's aura to change, his black hair to turn white, and his eyes to become cloudy.

A hoarse voice echoed through the deserted ancient forest. "Let this old man see which old demon is plotting against the Great City."
Such benefits should be shared by Chi Yin to replenish his blood and aid his cultivation.

(End of this chapter)