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

Chapter 680 In the Abyss of Soul Burial, the Inheritance of Green Wood

In the blink of an eye, the thumb-sized crack quickly closed, and azure spiritual light shone through, leaving no trace on the cave's restrictions.

Fang Yi took a light sniff, and a wisp of pure spiritual energy was drawn into his nasal cavity.

Sensing the energy of the spiritual power, he was overjoyed. The spiritual power mixed with the pure medicinal power must have been prepared by a cultivator specializing in medicine and pills.

'Qingmu Palace truly lives up to its reputation as a Nascent Soul sect; even after suffering a calamity, it still possesses a vast foundation.'
The spiritual objects within these ruins will greatly benefit my cultivation…

Third-tier superior spiritual items are rare, and even if they do not possess the Withering and Flourishing attribute, they cannot be used to refine the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner.

Alternatively, one can refine a mid-grade magic weapon to compensate for the lack of offensive magic weapons.

Fang Yi possessed numerous magical treasures, including the Azure Water Ancient Map, the Five Poison Cauldron, and the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner.
Although each item has a promising future, none of them are treasures for conquest.

The only Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Blade is still quite far from being an advanced magic weapon.

A few days ago, he was able to win a bet with Xu Qingshe using beast souls.

He relied not on the power of magical treasures, nor on the strength of his cultivation techniques or supernatural abilities, but on his understanding of the weaknesses of Yin spirits, accumulated bit by bit over two lifetimes and more than five hundred years.

While skilled in the secret arts of soul manipulation and puppetry, he was not among the top-tier.

Thinking back to the message Zhang Heng had sent through his disciple a few days ago, Xuan Yang had intended to bestow a spiritual object upon him.

He murmured to himself, his thoughts racing.

This spiritual wood possesses a vigorous and powerful aura, with hidden vitality, comparable to the Azure Sandalwood treasured within the sect.
Unfortunately, Tian Quezi was stopped by Yan Youtai, and the Azure Sky Sandalwood Robe fell into my hands.

"However, given Tian Quezi's cunning nature, how could he let the news leak out so easily?"

Fang Yi vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

The day when Chi Mei will break through to the Nascent Soul stage is drawing ever closer.

If this succeeds?

If a Nascent Soul True Monarch is born in Xuan Yang Mountain, he will inevitably devour all the sects of Dayun and occupy spiritual lands, caves, medicinal fields, and mineral veins to support the Nascent Soul True Monarch's cultivation.

The lineage of Wugengzi needs to take advantage of favorable circumstances to reach new heights.

What if we lose?

Under the crushing force of the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Zoroastrian Church, Xuan Yang Mountain was on the verge of collapse, facing extreme danger.

Regardless of success or failure, the pressure and hardships faced by the next peak master of Tianji Peak will certainly be greater than when Tianquezi was in power.

Yan Youtai's abilities are far inferior.
'We can take this opportunity to test the waters and see if Tian Quezi, this old fox, really values ​​Yan Youtai.'

I still value the lineage of Wugengzi more.
If the transmission of the Dharma lineage is valued more, then the matter of Yan Youtai becomes quite interesting…

Fang Yi suppressed the rapidly churning thoughts in his mind and focused his gaze on the magical restrictions of the cave.

Given the opportunity, it's best to secure the spiritual objects and materials first.

……

The protective array transformed into ancient, verdant trees, their branches and leaves growing wildly and unrestrained, radiating a bluish light that easily isolated the magma.

"Wow!"

Withered leaves sprout anew, a bluish light descends, and a rich vitality thrives endlessly, like a sky-covering umbrella.

Xu Qingshe's attack from the Heaven and Earth Furnace was nothing more than a gentle breeze to the protective array, not even worth a second glance.

"Senior Brother Fang, leave this matter to me. I have already figured out the key point of this formation."

Xu Qingshe, clad in a crimson robe of a hundred flames, slowly stepped forward, the Heaven and Earth Furnace in his hands shimmering with crimson light.

The bronze ring on his index finger emitted a faster frequency of spiritual light, as if communicating with Elder Chen.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Junior Brother." Fang Yi glanced at the bronze ring out of the corner of his eye and nodded slightly.

Although the third-tier mid-grade formation is powerful, with the help of the remnant soul of the Nascent Soul, it is enough to find the formation's core and break the formation.

In terms of offensive and defensive combat skills, the [Heaven and Earth Furnace Method] for refining rare and precious flames is the most advanced in the entire cultivation world.

A fiery light appeared in Xu Qing's snake eyes, and a golden compass was summoned, with Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches runes appearing. The compass needle spun rapidly at its center.

A diagram of the spiritual veins slowly emerged in his soul.

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Time flowed slowly, and suddenly Xu Qing's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"found it!"

Lotuses rose beneath his feet, enveloping him in fiery energy, burning fiercely.

"disease!"

The crimson fire lotus swayed and its energy intertwined, evolving into the Golden Core Domain.

Fire elemental power gathered, transforming into a rolling crimson mist, intertwined with gilded hues, colliding with azure spiritual light, and faintly appearing with gray-white energy, while various colored spiritual flames breathed out spiritual energy.

"go with!"

Xu Qingshe's expression was solemn. His sleeves fluttered, and sparks of fire gathered, revealing red bones, scales, and dragon horns.
"Yan!"

"Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing!"

With a majestic roar, nine ferocious fire dragons, each with an elegant form and prominent horns, materialized and charged towards the forbidden area, their fiery aura rising like spiritual clouds.

"Boom!"

Nine fire dragons swallowed clouds and spewed mist, absorbing the power of the fire spirit. Their sharp claws gleamed with a chilling light, captivating the soul.

The scorching spiritual energy surged endlessly, and with just this one strike, the twelve towering stone pillars within the great formation trembled.

The grand formation that had transformed into a treasure umbrella was broken back to its original form, and the runes began to flow.

"Nine Dragons Refining the Realm?" Fang Yi pondered. This fire-based secret technique was a secret transmission from Xuan Yang.

Xu Qingshe's ability to use this secret technique must be compensation given by a Grand Master from the sect.

"It's done!"

Xu Qing's eyes gleamed brightly. The Xuan Yan Ruler slipped from his hand, and his slender fingers swept across it, with gilded spiritual flames coiling around it.

The Xuan Yan Ruler struck down, its power shaking the heavens.

"Boom!"

Runes crumbled, arrays collapsed, gales howled, and magma surged into the area.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a glimmer of blue light rose, like a beacon fire flickering erratically.

The azure light rolled like clouds and mist, constantly changing, sometimes transforming into ancient, vigorous trees with gnarled branches that rustled softly.

Suddenly, perhaps tender green grass, delicate and glistening with dew, has water droplets sliding off its veins.

Suddenly it transformed into winding vines, resembling a serpent, and continued to grow...

Flowers, grass, trees, wood, vines, willows, bamboo, shrubs...

The myriad forms of plants and trees flashed by, and the azure light reappeared as the size of a lamp.

"not good!"

Xu Qingshe's expression changed slightly.

As the azure light pulsed and spiritual energy surged, the ancient vines hanging down connected with each other.

Supported by the verdant spiritual energy, the formation was restored to its former vitality.

His expression darkened slightly, and a furnace of heaven and earth hung high, suppressing the surging spiritual tide.

"Junior Brother Xu, you've become complacent since you condensed your core." Fang Yi raised his hand and unleashed a beam of spiritual light, suppressing the surging spiritual tide.

He sensed Qinghui's aura, seemed to be deep in thought, and then spoke.

"You're not usually this impulsive."

Returning to one's true nature is not wrong, but if one acts recklessly and without restraint, one will eventually meet one's end.

"Are you slacking off?"

Xu Qingshe's eyes narrowed slightly as he reflected, "After condensing my golden core, I've become complacent."

He had just finished refining the third-tier spiritual flame sent by Xuan Yang Mountain, and the fiery energy in his soul had not yet completely dissipated when he rushed to the Burial Soul Abyss. In the past, he would never have acted so impulsively.

Fang Yi nodded slightly upon seeing this, a look of satisfaction on his face.

When a Foundation Establishment cultivator advances to the Core Formation stage, their cultivation level takes a significant leap forward, and their soul and physical body undergo a transformation. They are extremely prone to losing all sense of proportion and becoming complacent.

You could say it was spirited and dashing, or you could say it was carried away with pride.

Xu Qingshe is not him. He cultivates the "Scripture of Life, Death, Withering and Flourishing" steadily and cautiously, step by step.

Xu Qingshe cultivated the [Heaven and Earth Furnace Technique], swallowing many spiritual fires and precious flames to refine his origin, which easily caused his soul to be disturbed by the dryness.

Fang Yi spoke up. "Junior Brother Xu, I've also noticed some clues about this formation. I'll take action myself."

As he finished speaking, he stretched out his long, slender hand and gently grasped.

"Wow!"

Azure spiritual energy condensed in his hand like clouds and smoke.

Lush greenery and vibrant life converge, evolving into lotus, precious mushrooms, and ginseng, with the fragrance of herbs wafting through the air.

A beam of azure light shot into the sky, obscured by the ancient blue water map. Then, the spiritual light of the azure wood flowed, evolving into a blue and white Tai Chi diagram.

"disease!"

Fang Yi's expression was solemn. If a true master were in charge of a mid-grade third-order formation, he and Xu Qingshe would turn around and leave without wasting their efforts.

"go with!"

The ancient, rustic banners of the ruins fluttered beside me, their human skin surfaces becoming increasingly delicate, with subtle gray patterns outlined on them.

Clearly, the complete melting of several near-third-tier beast souls greatly benefited the Withered Glory Small Cave Heaven, and the power of the Treasure Banner also increased.

Xu Qingshe was talking to the ring 'Old Chen' on the side.

"Elder Chen, can your senior brother Yan Fang break through the formation?"

The bronze ring shimmered with light and shimmered with iridescent brilliance, and 'Old Chen's' hoarse voice rang out.

"With Fang Yi's background, he is about the same as you. If he wants to break the formation, it will take a lot of effort."

A cultivator who condenses their golden core has a bright future, so it's perfectly normal for them to overestimate their own abilities.

If Fang Yi encounters obstacles in breaking through the formation later, you can lend a hand...

"Azure Wood Domain Condenses!"

Fang Yi chuckled softly, pushing the runes to evolve, and verdant vitality descended, merging into the lotus platform beneath his feet.

"Boom!"

A soft blue light shone forth, the lotus platform swayed with vibrant life, and jade-colored lotus seeds shot out from the platform.

The brown skin sprouts roots, buds, and buds.

After Fang Yi unleashed two spells, he summoned the Five Poison Cauldron and the Azure Lotus Banner.

The ancient and simple cauldron remained as still as a mountain, its divine insect-patterned patterns radiating a brilliant light, suppressing the central authority of the Dharma realm.

The Azure Lotus Banner moved without wind, its lotus patterns spreading across its surface and falling into the Dharma Domain.

The two treasures shimmered with spiritual light, absorbing and releasing spiritual energy, continuously strengthening the Azure Wood Domain.

Fang Yi wore a jade crown, his black hair flowed over his shoulders, and he stood tall and imposing. With each gesture, he unleashed several more spells.

Three thousand strands of black hair spread out, gradually wrapping around the array's restrictions.

Wood Dao Secret Method: Yi Wood Returns to Its Own

The spiritual energy of water and wood converges, and the vast waters sway in the wind, with azure and cyan spiritual light shining brightly together.

Woodcraft Secret Technique: Spring Breeze and Rain Transformation
Finally, two streams of emerald light shot down from her fingertips.
The secret method of Mu Dao: Xiaoyi Mu Divine Light.

"Crash!"

A warm spring breeze blows, vitality transforms into spiritual rain, and dark hair connects the realm of Dharma.

The lotus leaves stretch out, the buds bloom, and the lotus fragrance fills the air.

Ancient and resilient vitality carved out a pure land in the lava lake, while also continuously penetrating deeper into the formation.

Within the bronze ring, 'Old Chen's' consciousness flowed, lost in thought, as he murmured to himself.

"The lotus leaves stretch to the sky, an endless expanse of green; the lotus blossoms, bathed in sunlight, are a vibrant red; with strength, one overcomes gentleness."

Became...

Unless Xu refines another top-tier spiritual flame, his [Heaven and Earth Furnace Technique] will advance once more.

Otherwise, there's no need to think about becoming a senior brother anymore.

Fang Yi's understanding of the Dao of Wood is truly unlike that of a cultivator who has only recently formed his Core...

An hour later.

Looking at the twelve stone pillars covered with green vines, the protective array still shines brightly.

However, the array patterns were covered with moss-like textures, ancient vine imprints, and lotus phantoms...

Various patterns and illusory images, imbued with Fang Yi's aura, are all creations of withering and flourishing magic.

The patterns are resilient and persistent, endlessly intertwined with the formation.

A circular portal, about ten feet in size, opened, gleaming with a bluish light.

Fang Yi and Xu Qingshe looked at each other.

"Green Snake, let's go!"

The two transformed into spiritual light and disappeared into the completely disrupted magic array.

……

Within the formation, dense spiritual energy transformed into water droplets, suspended in the air, refracting a crystalline spiritual light, creating a dreamlike and enchanting scene.

Fang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly as a rich medicinal fragrance wafted towards him.

The medicinal field was only about an acre in size, with brown spiritual soil and accumulated earth energy, clearly indicating that it had not been tended by any cultivators for a long time.

His mind wasn't on the medicinal herb field, but rather on the center of his cave, where a towering ancient tree stirred up the wind and clouds amidst the surrounding mist.

"A fourth-tier spiritual item!"

Sensing the pure energy of the ancient wood spirit, Fang Yi stepped out, and the Azure Water Ancient Map was summoned, transforming into a blue rainbow bridge.

"Crash!"

The energy flowed within the ancient tree, the swirling mist dissipated, and two chains shot towards the two from the clouds.

The chains trembled slightly, runes flowed, and a phantom image of an old man with yellow hair appeared, his aura unfathomable.

A gentle voice rang out.

"The Secret Manual of the Qingmu Palace Examination - Those interested, please step forward."

The old man in the yellow robe had a cold expression, showing neither joy nor sorrow. His illusory figure dissipated, and a blue light carrying several magical treasures fell down.

"Tier 3 Mid-grade Hibiscus Wood, Tier 3 Mid-grade Azure Soul Jade, Tier 3 Mid-grade Bloodstained Wood, Tier 3 Mid-grade Golden Silk Charcoal"

Fang Yi's eyes gleamed brightly!
The illusory figure of the old man in the yellow robe still held several clusters of green wood spiritual light in his hand, their precious radiance shining brightly.

The quality of the spiritual items among them is definitely not limited to mid-grade third rank.

He was about to speak.

The Green Wood Decree on Xu Qingshe's waist fell off on its own and landed in the hands of the old man in the yellow robe.

The divine decree shone brightly, and runes leaped up, transforming into various spiritual plants and precious trees.

With a deafening roar, the ground cracked open in a spiderweb pattern.

"boom!"

A nine-story wooden altar, ancient and vigorous, rises from the ground.

　I spent the whole day running around, so the update was a bit slow. I'll get back to 6000+ tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)