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

Chapter 744 Calculating the Blue Sky
The gates of the Xuan Niao Pavilion slammed shut. Fang Yi waved his sleeve, scattering vine seeds that grew and transformed into wooden tables.

"Fellow disciples, please take your seats."

With only half a month left until Qingkong Cliff, what schemes or hidden information does the Biyue Pavilion have for this secret place?

Everyone is welcome to speak freely.

"Qingkong Cliff has been established for over five hundred years and possesses a third-tier wind-attribute spiritual vein. Consuming it will greatly benefit everyone."

Fang Yi paused slightly, and seeing that everyone was interested, he spoke up.

“Master, you have lived in the Ancestral Hall for a long time and have a deep understanding of the bottom of Qingkong Cliff. I would be grateful if you could tell me about it as a fellow disciple.”

The one with the mind in mind has the advantage over the one without.

But the Jade Water Pavilion is not a soft persimmon to be easily squeezed and swallowed.

"It's easy."

With a wave of his sleeve, Xiao Changce sent down a spark of fire that transformed into the image of a majestic cliff.

The cliff is about a thousand feet high, shrouded in clouds and mist, and filled with caves eroded by the wind. It is extremely steep, with only one winding staircase leading up to it.

The ancient city, spanning hundreds of acres atop the cliff, is filled with forbidden laws and surrounded by the power of wind spirits.

Although smaller than Fengling Immortal City, its aura is ancient and its treasures are in no way inferior.

"Qingkong Cliff is the largest trading place of Biyue Pavilion. The ancient city above it is divided into inner and outer cities."

With a flick of his finger, Xiao Changce expanded the ancient map, which landed on the circular city covered with legal restrictions.

"The Biyue Pavilion acts cautiously, and most independent cultivators who come here to trade do so outside the ancient city."

If you are a member of the Biyue Pavilion, you can enter the outer city. The inner city is where Biyue Pavilion disciples and their subordinate members who are at the False Core Realm reside.

The one with the highest cultivation level was Yu Hongzi of the Azure Water Pavilion, who had been at the Core Formation stage for nearly a hundred years. When he made his move three years ago, he was at the third level of the Core Formation stage.

Fang Yi spoke.

"This Core Formation cultivator will be dealt with by me and Xiao Zhenren together, and we will not let him affect you."

Xiao Changce nodded in agreement. It was difficult to kill a Core Formation Realm cultivator, but he had assisted Fang Yi, and with the help of the Seven Precepts, he was able to achieve his goal.

Three people of the same level surrounding and attacking a True Person, with the support of an array, would find it easy to break the array and defeat the True Person.

As for whether Yu Hongzi's life is in danger, that depends on Fang Yi's resources and subsequent actions.

With a flick of his fingertip, six rays of spiritual light appeared.

The light flowed and the black and white lines outlined the scene, sometimes transforming into an old woman holding a mulberry wood cane, sometimes into a dark-skinned, robust man, and sometimes into a white-clad youth wearing a scholar's cap and exuding a spirited air.
"Six!" His expression hardened slightly.

"Including the pseudo-core cultivators under Qingkong Cliff's command, there are a total of six cultivators who have condensed pseudo-cores."

The most renowned among them was called Shioji.

"Salt grain?"

Zhu Huan, with his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, concealed the sharpness in his eyes. After considering the matter for a moment, he looked at Fang Yi and spoke.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, we must be careful when dealing with this Salted Li."

I have heard that this Salt Li fought against a Core Formation cultivator from the White Bone Sect without being defeated, thus establishing a great reputation.

Unfortunately, he was only a pseudo-True Immortal and could not continue to improve.

"You didn't lose to a Core Formation cultivator?" Fang Yi asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Nephew Zhu Huan, where did you get this information from?"

"What the elders in the family said is for reference only," Zhu Huan said.

"Is Zhu Huaiyuan so well-informed?"

Du Qingman's expression darkened slightly. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, let alone Zhu Huaiyuan, who was no weakling.

Compared to the Tianji Peak and Zushi Hall lineages, the Xuan Yang lineage is considered to have declined.

Today, it is not as good as the Five Extreme Peaks.

However, in the eyes of the fake Dan Master, Zhu Huaiyuan, with the foundation of the Xuan Yang lineage, held a position comparable to that of a Core Formation Master.

"Is salt quinoa that strong?" Du Jiabao frowned slightly, feeling that this was a troublesome situation.

Fang Yi and Xiao Changce exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity in each other's eyes.

The attack on Qingkong Cliff was meticulously planned, with each step designed to catch Biyue Pavilion off guard.

Adding another Core Formation cultivator wouldn't make them invincible, but it would reduce their margin for error by three points.

As for Zhu Huan's falsehoods and deception?

Or is Zhu Huaiyuan's information untrue?
Others may not know, but Fang Yi certainly does; the Xuan Yang lineage, though openly known, is dwindling in number of cultivators.

Chi Meizi and Wu Hua are two individuals. The former can be considered the top cultivator of the Great Cloud Sect, while the latter, wielding the Crimson Light Dragon Smoke Furnace, is also a True Person of the level of the leader of a major sect.

The information Zhu Huaiyuan received was almost certainly not false.
“Nephew Zhu Huan, did your elders have any other words?” Fang Yi asked.

Zhu Huan frowned slightly, noticing the somber atmosphere, and spoke up. "Uncle Huaiyuan said that this Master Yanli has profound knowledge and experience."

However, the fact that he was able to fight against a Core Formation cultivator from the White Bone Sect was also due to the advantage of the terrain, and that Core Formation cultivator had only recently broken through to the next realm.

If a fake True Immortal is willing to pay a certain price, the chances of winning in a duel are slim, but keeping them occupied is not difficult.

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After the words were spoken, the Xuan Niao Pavilion fell silent; no one spoke.

Whether it was Du Qingman, who was skilled in talismanic arts, or Du Jiabao, who was good at fighting and had condensed a false elixir in the midst of life-and-death battles, they both kept their eyes closed and their minds focused, like clay statues.

Silent
Li Heng frowned slightly, about to speak, when Qin Yu's stern gaze fell upon him, and his voice echoed in his ear.

'Junior Brother Li, Yan Li is able to fight against a Core Formation Realm cultivator. Even with the advantage of terrain, you are definitely not someone who can stop him.'

The Jinxiulou Deng Li you fought before, out of respect for your master, did not unleash many of his deadly trump cards.

As a superior Dao Foundation cultivator, your greatest task now is to solidify your foundation and break through to the Core Formation realm.

Before this, even the slightest injury would be magnified tenfold or a hundredfold on the Five Extremes Peak.

If they are eliminated because of this and lose their position among the Nine Sons of Xuan Yang, all of Master's hard work will have been in vain.

A wave of emotion seemed to surge within Li Heng's eyes. After a long while, he finally understood the gravity of the situation and remained silent.

Huang Daiyue, having already received Xiao Changce's telepathic message, remained as steady and unmoved as a mountain.

The remaining Core Formation seed, Zhu Huan, was skilled in combat. Before leaving Xuan Yang Mountain, he had already received instructions from Zhu Huaiyuan.

'A pile of loose sand.'

Looking at the tedious scene of numerous cultivators in the pavilion, Fang Yi murmured to himself, but he was not annoyed at all.

It was originally a partnership based on mutual interests, with at most some emotional ties involved.

Even though Xiao Changce and Fang Yi had a master-disciple relationship, they had only met a few times.

However, compared to Huang Daiyue, Huang Guangsheng's most accomplished bloodline successor and the only one with a superior Dao foundation.

He knew exactly what Xiao Changce would choose.

After glancing at Yang Juyu and Changsun Jie, Fang Yi hesitated for a moment before rejecting the idea.

The former is skilled in weapon crafting, but in terms of combat prowess, he is only of average ability among those of the same rank.

The latter is a Core Formation True Person, but the refinement of the human puppet was not fully accomplished. It is beyond the combat power of an ordinary Pseudo-Core Formation True Person, difficult to control, and prone to revealing flaws.

Moreover, with external enemies eyeing them covetously, Changsun Jie's excessive efforts could easily arouse suspicion from Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan.

As for the disciples Qin Yu and Li Heng?
Despite burning their very essence and blood, they could not stop Yan Li.

In Xuan Yang Mountain, two figures emerged in Fang Yi's mind who could surpass Yan Li.

Xiao Changce rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on; his mission had gotten off to a bad start.

Fortunately, Zhu Huan revealed Yan Li's true combat strength; otherwise, this incident would have occurred during the attack on Qingkong Cliff.

That's a case of "pulling one hair affects the whole body".
He paused for a moment, then spoke aloud.

'Fang Yi, although Yan Li is not weak, there are no comparable cultivators in the sect.'

Junior Brother Huaiyuan, as the apparent leader of the Xuan Yang lineage, has many powerful resources and magical treasures, making it easy for him to fight against a Core Formation cultivator.

After that, there was Sheng Bo'an before he lost his body refinement cultivation. He had a high-grade Dao Foundation and a near-third-level body refinement cultivation. It was not difficult for him to have a brief fight with a Core Formation True Person.

Although Sheng Bo'an is in seclusion, Zhu Huan is here, so it won't be difficult for him to persuade Junior Brother Huaiyuan." Fang Yi shook his head slightly. "It's too late, given the speed of the Xuan Yang Mountain Path."

With Yan Youtai and Tianlu's assistance, and the help of Mingxiaolou, two months' journey would be enough for him to defeat Bai Yangze.

'Besides, we are not without other options.'

Amid Xiao Changce's puzzled gaze, Fang Yi spoke up loudly.

"I will share this auspicious opportunity with you all."

After the Azure Sky Cliff is broken, the opportunities within are for you all to seize; I will not take a single penny.

Xiao Changce frowned slightly. According to the old rules of Xuanyang Mountain, the person in charge of attacking an enemy force could take 10% to 30% of the profits.

As the sect leader and the most prominent Core Formation cultivator in the sect, it's not unreasonable for Fang Yi to take 30% of the profits.

Is this some kind of extravagant gesture to win people's hearts?
His lips moved, but he didn't speak for a long time.

This portion of the profit is quite valuable. Even if Xiao Changce himself doesn't care for it, he would still want his juniors and disciples like Huang Daiyue to consider it.

Moreover, Qingkong Cliff was established before Fengling Immortal City.

Even if it's only for entertaining the cultivators under the Biyue Pavilion, this 30% harvest is no small amount.

Seeing the burning desire in Xiao Changce's eyes, Fang Yi secretly nodded.

He had a good relationship with Xiao Changce, and after reasoning with him, he also appealed to his interests.

Friendship and interests must be aligned for the relationship to last.

Otherwise, if we keep wasting time and energy, even the deepest friendship cannot last.

'Besides, Qingkong Cliff is not an easy opponent.'

Fang Yi's eyes gleamed. Before leaving Xuan Yang Mountain, the Scripture Pavilion and the Wind Herald Tower simultaneously delivered a document about Qing Kong Cliff.

The third-tier grand formation was guarded by Yu Hongzi, a Core Formation True Person. As the only male True Person in the Azure Water Pavilion, he was able to break through the encirclement.

This master also has a record of fighting against mid-stage Core Formation cultivators without suffering a defeat.

With the added support of the formation, Fang Yi pondered for a moment, realizing he was only 95% confident of killing the enemy.

If Changsun Jie is not absolutely certain that Yu Hongzi will escape, the quality of his refining process will be one grade lower.

The true immortal who has attained the highest level of the True Elixir is still cultivating the path of fortune and misfortune, and possesses a spirit body imbued with bad luck.

Although the pill is among the top-grade true pills, it is only at the entry level and can be considered third-rate.

Cultivating the path of fortune and misfortune requires rare talent, and in the vast Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World, Fang Yi has only discovered one such person so far.

In terms of value, he can be considered a top-tier talent among the finest elixirs.

'I don't want to waste such a precious resource.'

Fang Yi murmured to himself, his gaze falling on the fake Core Formation cultivators. To swallow Qingkong Cliff, he would need the assistance of these fake Core Formation cultivators and their disciples and grand-disciples.

Exerting effort, using five parts of effort, using eight parts of effort, and using all of effort—these are worlds apart.
Not a single penny of profit?

Du Qingman and Du Jiabao exchanged a glance, both seeing the joy in each other's eyes.

Given the size of Qingkong Cliff, an extra 30% in revenue is no small sum.

I was unwilling to be the first to act, but the benefits weren't enough.

The reason the two joined Five Extremes Peak was simple and direct: Fang Yi was the sect leader, wielding great power, which could bring them enormous benefits.

Before Fang Yi established his reputation, the three of them were just ordinary fellow disciples.

Before joining the Five Extremes Peak, they had occasionally heard of each other and knew that a cultivator skilled in spiritual healing had emerged from the sect.

Without that 30% profit, Du Qingman figured she would only need to put in 60% of her effort.

Du Jiabao, however, was focused on his cultivation. Although skilled in combat, he was honest and simple-minded. After careful consideration, he decided to exert seventy percent of his strength.

But things are different now.
Fang Yi's piercing gaze fell upon him. The sect leader had given him face; if he didn't take it, he would be met with thunderous wrath.

Even though the two were from the same lineage as the Ancestral Hall and had deep roots in Xuan Yang Mountain, no fellow cultivators would speak up for their ungrateful behavior.

Du Qingman's white hair cascaded down her shoulders, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light, her heart fluttering as she secretly considered her options.

"I have several more trump cards up my sleeve; I am no match for a Core Formation cultivator."

However, it's not impossible that they could merely keep Yan Li occupied while Fang Yi and Xiao Changce achieve victory.

With each breath, a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes. Being able to condense a fake core, she was certainly no fool.

"The sect leader has shown me respect, and I am not ungrateful."

"This salted gooseberry is more difficult than I thought, but if I persist, I have some confidence."

"Yes! Senior Sister Qingman is right!"

Du Jiabao nodded suddenly, his face beaming with joy, and cupped his hands in greeting.

"A truly impressive person!"

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"

Cultivation is not easy. The fake alchemist of Xuanyang Mountain has a profound foundation, and the competition is also fierce.

Du Qingman, a cultivator skilled in spirit talisman techniques, had accumulated some wealth.

Du Jiabao, a brute skilled in combat, possessed only one magical weapon, the Mountain-Sharpening Axe, among all his possessions.

The armor he wore was merely a high-grade magic weapon, refined with nine layers of magical restrictions, barely providing any protection.
"Liang Qu thanks the True Man!"

Liang Qu was deeply moved, but without the support of a master or the assistance of his clan, his cultivation was quite difficult.

With the 30% cut gone, the opportunity at Qingkong Cliff, and all the accumulated resources, the necessary expenses for Core Formation are now complete.

He received a promise from Fang Yi that after the Qingkong Cliff matter was resolved, he could take charge of the [Spirit Nourishing Garden], the place where the essence of spiritual plants from Xuanyang Mountain resided.

Even a small gain is enough to motivate him to work even harder.

A 30% return is enough to take a gamble!
"kindness!"

With their minds at ease, the two fake alchemists reached a consensus, and Fang Yi temporarily put his mind at ease, deciding to use Yang Juyu's one-time use as a backup plan.

Cultivating a fake Core Formation cultivator is difficult; he only has three under his command, two of whom are disloyal.

Yang Juyu should not be abandoned unless absolutely necessary.

Afterwards, the plan to plot against Qingkong Cliff in Xuanniao Pavilion proceeded extremely smoothly.

The benefits are exciting!
The most troublesome fake Core Formation cultivator, Yan Li, was taken over by Du Qingman. The remaining cultivators no longer concealed their intention to gain an additional 30% profit.

Only half an hour.

"Click~"

As the restrictions on the Xuan Niao Pavilion dissipated, the main gate slowly opened. Under the watchful eyes of the cultivators on the ship, one by one, the cultivators, their faces flushed and their eyes filled with excitement, emerged like fish out of water.

Seeing this, Fang Yi nodded slightly.

Swallowing Qingkong Cliff would be his greatest interest.

As for the 30% cut, no matter how much a fake cultivator gains, can it compare to a true cultivator?

In terms of wiping out entire families and confiscating property, Fang Yi considers himself second only to Da Yun, with no one worthy of being called number one.

There's no other reason than practice makes perfect.
Half a month later.

The Earth Phoenix Flying Boat hovered in the air, silent on board. A precious flag was unfurled, moving without wind, with blue lotuses hanging down, turning into mist to block out the flow of energy.

Fang Yi stood on the deck, gazing at the Azure Sky Cliff rising abruptly from the ground, surrounded by clouds and mist, a fiery glint in his eyes.

"We've finally arrived."
"Such a blessed place truly lives up to the reputation of the Jade Water Pavilion after seven hundred years of cultivation; its foundation is incredibly profound."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and a six-pointed plum blossom appeared. The Azure Sky Cliff did not conceal it, and in a short while, Fang Yi had already discovered several spiritual plants that had entered the third tier.

"What a wonderful place!"

"Of course it's still a great place. In the vast Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World, there are very few places that can compare to this place."

Xiao Changce's eyes were also burning with passion as he spoke softly.

"The Azure Water Pavilion has accumulated seven hundred years of resources, and it is also a third-tier spiritual vein. It is rich in spiritual treasures and top-grade true water."
If it weren't for the Grand Master of the sect stopping Yu Yuanzi...

Anyone who lays a hand on Qingkong Cliff will face certain death.

His eyes gleamed with a sudden burst of light, and the scales of the spirit snake in his arms were warm and smooth, its eyes shining with a ruby-like luster as it peered out.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; we can't miss it."

(End of this chapter)