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

Chapter 654 Suppression of the Platform, Crimson Yin Breakthrough

The Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff struck down, and even before it arrived, its awe-inspiring pressure preceded it.

Fang Yi grasped with his five fingers, and the Azure Water Ancient Map descended from the sky, evolving into layers of water curtains.

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The water curtain shattered, and the ancient map fell into Fang Yi's hands, its spiritual light dimming.

Although the Azure Water Ancient Map was of a high grade, it was ultimately no match for Yan Youtai's meticulously crafted natal treasure.

Seeing that the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff was still moving forward, Fang Yi patted his storage bag, and the Five Poison Cauldron flew out, with insect-like spiritual patterns moving across its surface.

"clang!"

The sound of metal and jade clashing echoed as the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff crashed down, leaving a rounded indentation on the ancient and simple cauldron.

The spiritual tide surged and spread outwards from Xuanzhen Garden. Silver ripples fell from the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Disc in the air, and Qijie unleashed a burst of demonic power.

The two attacked simultaneously, suppressing the dynamic and static movements of Fang Yi and Yan Youtai's fight.

Both being magical artifacts, the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff is made of rare materials and is only considered a mid-grade magical artifact. It can easily suppress the Five Poison Cauldron and the Azure Water Diagram.

Yan Youtai held a wooden staff, a half-smile on his face. "Junior Brother Fang has a good foundation in magic, but he has chosen the wrong path."

The value of a magic weapon lies in its quality, not its quantity. A single mid-grade magic weapon in the hands of a Core Formation cultivator like myself is better than three or five low-grade magic weapons.

To prevent my junior brother from being harmed by enemy cultivators in the future, I, Yan, will take this opportunity to offer him some guidance.

Yan Youtai, arrogant and determined to completely suppress Fang Yi, brought down his Nine Wood Azure Dragon Staff once more.

Fang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.

Quality over quantity—how could he not know that?

Without the support of a great master, and given the barrenness of the Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World, the fact that he could refine three handy magic treasures already demonstrates his profound skill.

As you can see, Chen Xian spent over a hundred years condensing his inner core, yet he only managed to refine a beast-headed sword as his natal magic weapon, along with a black gold shield for protection.

"Xu boy, what do you think Fang Yi's chances of winning are?"

In the alchemy room of the east wing, scorching runes flowed, outlining a crimson mirror of flowing shadows. An ancient bronze ring floated beside the mirror, its spirit pulsating.

Old Chen's eyes gleamed as he focused intently on Fang Yi in the mirror.

"If you go all out, I have nothing to fear, Senior Brother."

But given the current state of Xuan Yang Mountain, my senior brother wouldn't risk his life for temporary fame and fortune.

Xu Qingshe held the furnace in his hand, continuously drawing fire energy to nourish the precious treasure.

The corner of the Heaven and Earth Furnace that had been slain has been repaired, though its spiritual light is not as brilliant as before, and its energy is weaker.

He was wary, and his words were pointed.

"The waters of Xuanyang Mountain are unfathomably deep. There is a Great Master of the Fire Path who wants to go further, and a Great Master of the Divination Path who is plotting against him."

My Fire Dao Golden Elixir is a great tonic, as it uses wood to generate fire, and the Wood Dao Golden Elixir is also a superior fuel.”

Xu Qingshe paused slightly before offering his advice. "I know Elder Chen is considering the future exploration of the Burial Soul Abyss ruins."

But with only Yan Youtai, it's not worth letting my senior brother expose his full strength."

"Old Chen" spoke in a hoarse voice, his words carrying a profound meaning.

"This conflict between Yan Youtai and Fang Yi is not a matter of personal feelings."

The two of them were vying for the right to speak among the new generation of Core Formation cultivators, and who should be the leader.

Therefore, let's see how Fang Yi acts. If he retreats even one step, he will retreat every step of the way.

"This matter will be decided by Senior Brother Fang. Whether we advance or retreat, Green Snake will face it together with him."

Xu Qingshe summoned the Heaven and Earth Furnace, spitting out a stream of golden flames that licked the bottom of the furnace. Several spiritual herbs were then tossed into it, and the furnace was opened to refine pills.

He didn't care much about the beast tide and the casualties among the cultivators, but he had to go all out because there were clues about fourth-tier spiritual objects in the Burial Soul Abyss ruins.

The Azure Light Pill for Restoring Mana, the Lesser Pure Yang Pill for Dispelling Yin Poison, and the Watery Soul-Nourishing Pill for Healing Injuries.
No one knows what's going on deep within the Burial Abyss. The more magical power he and Fang Yi retain, the more certain they are of their chances.

Fang Yi seemed to be deep in thought, his gaze sweeping over the east wing. He vaguely noticed a familiar cultivator spying on him.

'Green Snake? It seems the Heaven and Earth Furnace has been repaired, which is why they have time to attend to other matters.'

He showed neither joy nor sorrow. In terms of the quality of magical treasures, the Five Poison Cauldron and the Azure Water Ancient Map were indeed inferior to the Nine Wood Azure Dragon Staff.

Furthermore, the quality of the Golden Elixir is difficult to reveal, and the Crimson Yin Elixir is even more impossible to use.

'The Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Blade is skilled in killing and is about to advance to a higher level, but it is not advisable to expose it in the open.'

I still lack a powerful weapon for conquest.

Behind Fang Yi, the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner fluttered, and he unleashed two secret techniques in succession: Xuanzhi Ascension and Five Lotus Nourishing Qi.

Immediately, a wisp of green light condensed at his fingertips, then wove a net of green silk, winding and twisting upwards.

"Tear it!"

Layer by layer, the spiritual network was torn apart; in the blink of an eye, nine layers of the spiritual network were destroyed.

Fang Yi slightly closed his eyes, and the Bishui Ancient Map followed closely behind, creating a curtain of azure water.

Then, the banners of the Void Realm's Withering and Flourishing swayed behind them, and verdant life force twisted upwards, transforming into brown bark and old roots.

"Boom!"

A dull thud echoed as the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff shattered the azure water curtain and collided with the brown-skinned old root.

The roots and stems burst open layer by layer, but the banners of life and death fluttered in the ruins, and the old brown roots continued to thrive.

Fang Yi's robes fluttered in the wind, his demeanor was efficient, and he unleashed another secret technique as the magic seals in his sleeves changed.

The brown bark and old roots burst open, transforming into three thousand crystal-clear tentacles that locked the energy of the Nine Wood Azure Dragon Staff.

"boom!"

The explosion of magical power caused Yan Youtai's qi to become unstable, and a pale color flashed across his face.

"The Yi Wood Mutual Destruction Method? Zhang Heng's signature secret technique?"

Fang Yi chuckled. "Senior Brother Yan fought me to plot the Heavenly Blade Dock, didn't he?"

I've heard that Martial Uncle Tianque has taken in Xiao Lie's descendant, who also possesses a wood spirit root and is now not far from condensing his core.

Yan Youtai was disdainful. The core inheritance of the Tianji Peak lineage could only be obtained by a Tianji Master.

But at this moment, he could do it but not say it; he also coveted the Blood Bodhi Branch that was being refined.

Among the top-grade magic treasures with compatible attributes, the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch is the only one in the Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World that can hope to reach this level.

“Fang Yi, we are both True Immortals of the Wood Dao. If we act too violently now, we may disturb Jade Pearl and Nine Curves, and alert them.”

He took out three lotus-scented spirit seeds from his sleeve and tossed them into the shimmering lotus pond.

"A first-grade, low-level Azure Leaf Lotus Spirit Seed. You and I will use this lotus seed as our material."

If you can protect the life of this lotus seed, then you have won.

Conversely, if the lotus seeds wither and life ceases, Junior Brother Lao Fang must keep the Ancient Profound True Garden gates tightly shut and refrain from interfering with the ancient city's power within the sect.

Yan Youtai paused slightly. "Senior brother can guarantee that he will not interfere in the affairs of Duobao Pavilion, and the position of head manager will still be held by Qian Junhe."

"Senior Brother Yan has a good idea." Fang Yi's eyes closed slightly, a glint of light flashing in them.

As he gained a foothold and his reputation as a spiritual healer grew, Yan Youtai could no longer resist the urge to act.

Therefore, it seems that Tian Quezi's remaining lifespan is insufficient to support him in reaching the realm of a Great True Person.

'A lifespan of sixty years? Is that a lot or a little?' Fang Yi wondered to himself.

If we can accurately determine Tian Quezi's lifespan, it will be of great benefit whether we are planning to seize the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch or to increase his influence within the sect.

The ancient books in the sect record the age at which Tianquezi formed his elixir, but the remaining lifespan is unclear.

Records indicate that Tianquezi's lifespan was less than one hundred years. Other records state that he had fifty years remaining in his lifespan. Still others record that he was two cycles of sixty years short of his full lifespan.
It was clearly something that had been prepared beforehand, intended to confuse and mislead others.

The lineage of Wugengzi of Tianji Peak has been passed down for over a thousand years, with the art of divination passed down from generation to generation, possessing its own methods for replenishing lifespan.

He didn't believe that Tian Quezi, a third-level Celestial Master, had no opportunity to extend his lifespan.

Seeing that Fang Yi was unmoved, Yan Youtai urged him on.

“Junior Brother Fang, let’s each use one strand of magic power, relying on our own abilities and foundations, and see how this lotus seed fares.”

“Alright, as Senior Brother Yan says.” Fang Yi composed himself, flicked a beam of spiritual light from his fingertip, and it landed on the lotus seed.

"Wow!"

The outer shell splits open, and the lotus seed sprouts branches and leaves, its verdant roots spreading out. In the blink of an eye, three green-leaved lotus blossoms stand tall and graceful, full of vitality, buds ready to bloom.

Upon seeing this, Yan Youtai's expression turned slightly solemn. He activated the power of the spiritual seed without the slightest error, demonstrating such control.

Even compared to him, he is not inferior.

"Swift~" A dim yellow light fell from the fingertip.

The light split into three, carrying a sense of decay and decay, and fell into the green lotus leaves.

"Crack!"

The green lotus swayed, full of vitality, yet it was gradually defeated by the dim, yellowish light that seemed to be entwined with the sense of decay.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of lotus petals withered, and the lotus pods turned a yellowish-brown. On the left, a green lotus flower died, while on the right, a lush and verdant one remained.

Fang Yi and Yan Youtai's gazes simultaneously fell on the green lotus in the center.

One 'Green Leaf Lotus' withered and died, while another survived; the outcome of the battle between the two rested on the last one.

"Wow!"

After the withered lotus seedpods die, they grow towards the roots, moving very slowly but relentlessly.

"Junior Brother Fang is too kind. I will trouble you to keep the courtyard gates closed from now on, as I am about to intervene in the affairs of the ancient city." Yan Youtai smiled and pointed to half of the roots that were stained with a withered, yellowish color.

"Is that so? Junior Brother Yan, take a closer look." As Fang Yi finished speaking, a vibrant azure life force spread from the half-withered roots of the Jade Leaf Lotus.

"Wow!"

The green lotus withered completely, leaving only a tender shoot the size of a thumb at the base, yet within its withered state lay hidden vitality.

The roots spread, branches and leaves grew, lotus pods opened, emitting a faint lotus fragrance, and the magical power containing the meaning of withering and decay was constantly being forced.

Fang Yi said calmly, "Senior Brother Yan is too kind."

"A hidden vitality, similar to a dormant state?"

Yan Youtai's face was gloomy, and a dull vibration sound rang out, causing dust to tremble.

"Junior Brother Fang has won this round."

Sensing the fierce aura outside the ancient city, he took a half step back. The beast tide was coming; there was plenty of time.

With Tianji Peak as their backing and Tian Quezi as their support, this defeat was not only not a serious injury, but they didn't even suffer any physical harm.

"Junior Brother Fang, you will be in charge of the affairs of Tiandaowu. If Master Hulei comes, I will also assist in persuading him."

We should deal with the demonic beasts first. The demonic beasts will not know that Chen Xian has fallen and that the sect is not fully prepared.

The secrets of the Biyue Pavilion, Tiandao Dock, Hehuan Sect, and other forces must not be revealed in the slightest.

Everything must prioritize the important matters of the sect!

Fang Yi nodded slightly.

The ancient city has been established for two or three hundred years, and various forces have become deeply entrenched.

As the initial supporting sect, Tian Dao Wu possesses the ancient city's spiritual veins and influence, and its true strength and trump cards are known only to the sect leader of Tian Dao Wu.

"Whoosh!" The Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate transformed into spiritual light, and in Lu Tu's sleeve, Yan Youtai transformed into a silver escape light and fled towards the south gate of the ancient city.

Upon seeing this, Fang Yi's lips twitched, and then a blue lotus bloomed beneath his feet as he headed towards the battlefield between humans and demons.

A moment later, the banner of withered life in the ruins fluttered, and wisps of medicinal fragrance soared into the sky before falling precisely back down.

Watching the Core Formation cultivator's aura flow and confront the Demon King's wild and untamed aura in the air.

His fingertips danced with magic, and accompanied by the soft, melodious cry of a crane, a puppet with azure feathers and white plumage, surrounded by purple aura and auspicious energy, spread its wings and emerged.

As evening fell, the bright moon hanging high in the sky did not bring tranquility or dispel the ominous aura.

South of the ancient city of Dadu, a pungent smell of blood filled the air. Fang Yi gazed at the battlefield, where cultivators of both human and demon races had been reduced to a bloody pulp.

Behind him, the Void Realm Banner fluttered, and wisps of medicinal fragrance rose into the sky, mingling with the spiritual rain.

"The wood element (乙木) is ever-growing, like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain."

Originally a near-third-tier Spring Breeze and Rain Technique, its power is further enhanced by incorporating the medicinal fragrance that heals old wounds and restores mana.

"Clatter!"

As the spiritual rain fell gently, the human cultivators' injuries gradually healed.

Fang Yi's face was compassionate, and his demeanor was gentle.

An elderly man in a gray robe, leaning on a wooden cane, led a group of younger members of his clan to bow deeply. "Thank you for your help, Sect Leader Fang!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator in crimson robes held his severed left arm and, nourished by spiritual rain, reattached it.

"Master Fang is merciful!"

"Honorable Master!"

There was also a disciple of Xuan Yang Mountain, wearing puppet armor, who looked at the heavily injured cultivators of the White Bone Sect and the Joyful Union Sect, brushing his hand over the claw marks on the puppet armor, his eyes filled with a hint of arrogance.

Fang Yi's boots pounded the muddy ground as he occasionally unleashed a medical technique to save cultivators on the verge of death.

Within the ancient city, there are also two near-third-tier spiritual healers and more than ten second-tier spiritual healers.

Unless Xuan Yang Mountain is severely damaged and the second-tier cultivators cannot treat it urgently, Fang Yi's actions are to preserve the lives of human cultivators as much as possible.

He felt a pang of regret. On the battlefield, the remains of cultivators from both races were mangled and bloody, with more than 80% of them being a mixture of human and demon flesh, greatly reducing the effectiveness of their blood energy.

Even so, the beast-demon still gained a great deal.

This beast tide far surpassed previous ones, with nearly forty human Foundation Establishment cultivators and second-tier demon beasts suffering severe injuries or even death.

The number of Qi Refining cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage, as well as first-order demonic beasts, was nearly a thousand, making it arguably the most brutal battle between humans and demons in a century.

In this battle, countless cultivators from Foundation Establishment families of the human race perished, while countless others seized the opportunity and rose to prominence.

"The demon race can't take it anymore," Fang Yi murmured to himself.

The demon race has been besieging the city for four or five years, and the younger generation who needed to be tempered have already broken through from the first rank to the second rank.

Whether it's a first-tier demon beast or a Qi Refining cultivator from the human race, any advancement in cultivation will lead to a further advancement in their level.

Even if some escaped, such a large-scale operation would not be necessary.

'We should arrange another meeting with Chen Xuan.' Fang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly. If he couldn't persuade both sides, the demon race should retreat.

Without the help of the demon tide, it would take at least thirty to forty years for Chi Yin to advance to the middle grade of the third rank.

If he can wait, Xuan Yang Mountain might wait just as long.

Three days later.

Xuanzhen Garden, Quiet Room.

The crimson corpse lotus bloomed, and on the lotus platform, the gray-black placenta, entangled with corpse energy, throbbed like a drum.

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"

"Tear it!"

Her fair, delicate hands shattered the placenta, her red, dark pupils were clear and held a hint of intelligence, and she walked barefoot down the corpse platform.

"The third level of Core Formation is stable." Fang Yi looked satisfied, his many plans had not been in vain.

With a slight thought, the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner fluttered, drawing the Crimson Yin into the Withering and Flourishing Small Grotto Heaven.

"I should go and see Fellow Daoist Chen Xuan."

　Didi, 2 days until your fate is changed

　　Cultivation begins with the method of swallowing gold to replenish yang.

　　Fang Yi was sixteen years old that year when he woke up in an unfamiliar world of cultivation.

　　As a time traveler, feeling the fair and tender flesh, my heart pounded like a drum.

　　"Finally, I am no longer withered and decaying, nearing the end of my life, and decrepit old!"

　　His body trembled as he resolved to keep a low profile. "The Yin Corpse needs to be nurtured, and the Human Puppet can still be refined, but we must think thrice before acting and exterminate the entire clan to prevent future troubles."

　　
　　At Xuan Yang Mountain, Fang Yi looked at his graceful senior sister, who was surrounded by a group of cultivators and treated like a star among the moon, with a strange expression on his face.

　　"Huh? I'm still in the talent search phase, and I've already been targeted?"

　　
　　
　
(End of this chapter)