Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 188 A Triumphant Return

call out!

A figure flew out from the depths of the Azure Sea Gate, revealing Ruan Zhixuan's beautiful face.

Upon seeing Fang Qing, she sensed his true core power with a mixture of surprise and doubt, and exclaimed in astonishment, "You are... Fang Qing?"

Ruan Zhixuan had met Fang Qing before, so she wouldn't mistake him for someone else.

But Fang Qing was only at the Foundation Establishment stage back then, which is worlds apart from his current Core Formation stage!

"That's right... After I reached the Foundation Establishment stage, I discovered that I had awakened a spiritual body that was beneficial to cultivation. That's why I applied for a transfer and secretly cultivated on Taibai Island using the energy of a third-tier spiritual vein until I reached the peak of Foundation Establishment... Unfortunately, I was captured. Fortunately, my energy concealment technique was superb, and Zhong Lingxiu did not notice my cultivation level. Instead, he asked me to refine a 'Golden Core' for him. So I took the opportunity to steal one and managed to form the core while he was away... I then killed the enemy leader and returned to my sect." Fang Qing explained with a smile.

Although there are still some minor details that are hard to explain, he is now a Core Formation True Person!

Even if you know he has a great opportunity, what difference does it make if you're in a different position?

Not only should sects not covet it, but they should actively court it.

This is completely different from returning when I was building my foundation.

As the number one Core Formation cultivator in the Little Universe Sea who was able to kill Black Yuan True Person, it was already a great favor that he was given an excuse so readily. If Ruan Zhixuan still didn't know to accept it quickly, then she would never be able to successfully form her Core.

At this point, even if the matter of Chaoshengzhu were exposed, Ruan Zhixuan and Shi Tiexin would probably have no choice but to swallow their anger and resentment.

However, Fang Qing's actions were not entirely ethical, so he wouldn't expose them rashly.

"I see. Junior Brother has endured countless hardships to successfully refine the elixir. The sect should congratulate you!"

Ruan Zhixuan glanced at the severed head of her formidable enemy, Hei Yuan Zhenren, and a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face: "Welcome home, Junior Brother!" Below, numerous Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators had already formed two rows, with Qin Ruxue at the head, all bowing respectfully: "Congratulations, Ancestor, on achieving the True Core and attaining longevity... We respectfully welcome Ancestor to the sect after slaying your formidable enemy!"

After advancing to the Core Formation stage, Fang Qing automatically became an ancestor.

Returning at this time is truly a moment of great attention and immense glory.

He gave Qin Ruxue a look, and then followed Ruan Zhixuan to the depths of the main island of Bihaimen.

There is another Core Formation Realm expert waiting here, none other than the sect leader, Shi Tiexin.

Given that Fang Qing's allegiance was unclear and his combat strength was formidable, it was only natural that he remained within the formation to oversee the situation, just in case.

The three met again, and Fang Qing naturally addressed him as "Senior Brother" and "Senior Sister."

"Come on... junior brother, have a taste. This is my treasured 'White Jade Cloud Mist Tea' that I've kept for many years!"

Ruan Zhixuan invited Fang Qing to a third-tier cave dwelling and specially brewed a pot of high-grade spiritual tea.

This spiritual tea is not only full of spiritual energy, but also has an exquisite taste.

Fang Qing took a small sip, and her eyes lit up: "Excellent tea..."

"Haha... I'm only getting this tea because of you, Junior Brother Fang. When I visit my senior sister's cave, I never get such good tea..."

Shi Tiexin chuckled beside him, showing none of the strictness and sternness she displayed when governing the sect. Instead, she was full of witty remarks, making her an excellent straight man. "By the way, Junior Brother, you've advanced to the Core Formation stage. Your senior brothers and sisters haven't given you any congratulatory gifts yet."

Ruan Zhixuan chuckled softly, flicked her sleeve, and several jade boxes appeared on the table.

Fang Qing blew a breath, and the jade box immediately opened gently, revealing his freely circulating internal energy, which made Shi Tiexin, who was standing next to him, shudder.

Fang Qing ignored the person and swept her divine sense over them: "They are all third-tier spiritual herbs. Thank you for your kindness, Senior Sister..."

He knew in his heart that these spiritual herbs most likely came from the Zhou Tian Star Palace Secret Realm.

"Plus this one... it truly comes from a secret realm, and seven or eight out of ten are mine..."

"This time I really ate until my mouth was greasy..."

"Haha, Senior Sister, you're so generous. I can only offer my congratulatory gift in return... This is my gift."

Shi Tiexin chuckled and handed over a jade slip. Fang Qing scanned it with his divine sense and discovered it was the Core Formation technique of the Azure Sea Technique. He couldn't help but show a look of joy on his face: "Thank you, Senior Brother..."

"Hmm, although there's no sign of condensing a Nascent Soul, it's already pretty good... The sect's treatment is decent, I can continue staying." "By the way..."

Ruan Zhixuan then imparted some techniques for refining true pills in the early stages of Core Formation before asking, "Just now, I heard from Junior Brother that you can refine 'Golden Core Pills.' I wonder what the success rate is?"

Fang Qing noticed that Shi Tiexin, who was still calm, was breathing somewhat disordered, and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

His face was naturally serious: "The success rate of refining pills is acceptable, with one to two high-quality pills produced per batch... However, this pill is ultimately very difficult to refine. I have only tried refining it once, and there is a possibility of failure..."

"In any case, being able to refine a Golden Core cultivator means that Junior Brother's alchemy skills are probably unparalleled in the Lesser Universe..."

Ruan Zhixuan took out a jade box, opened it, and said with a hint of pride, "Junior brother, please take a look..."

"Five Elements Spiritual Fruit?!"

Upon seeing this familiar fruit, Fang Qing was even more speechless.

This is the very same one he gave to the Heavenly Cauldron back then!

"Since Junior Nephew Tianding left, our sect has been facing a shortage of alchemists, and we are no longer able to utilize this Five Elements Spirit Fruit. How about we ask Junior Brother to help us refine a Golden Core Pill?"

Ruan Zhixuan smiled and said, "After the matter is completed, no matter how many pills are formed, this Pill Island, along with our sect's spirit herb garden and spirit fields, will all be under your jurisdiction, Junior Brother..." When the matter was mentioned, the expressions of the several Core Formation cultivators became much more serious.

"Is this... the beginning of dividing up the profits within the sect?"

Fang Qing knew the situation perfectly well. Shi Tiexin appeared to be at the Core Formation stage, but he was actually only at the Foundation Establishment stage. Therefore, most of the sect's interests were in Ruan Zhixuan's hands. And his position as the former Lord of Dan Island, which he had been forced to relinquish, was now not only being handed over to his own side, but also at the cost of the sect's spirit fields and herb gardens. Clearly, Ruan Zhixuan was sacrificing her own interests…

"Refining pills for the sect is my duty, and I don't need any reward..."

As Fang Qing began to speak, he noticed the slight change in Ruan Zhixuan's expression and smiled, "My intention is to be the vanguard of the sect and retake Taibai Island... If Senior Sister and Senior Brother approve, I am willing to continue to guard Taibai Island..."

In fact, the trend of Bihaimen unifying Xiaohuanhai is already very obvious.

Fang Qing can not only go to Taibai Island, but also to Tianxin Island!

But what can you do when Taibai Island has a third-level spiritual spring?

Besides, he's gotten used to living there and doesn't really want to move...

"Taibai Island? Wouldn't that be too unfair to my junior brother?"

Ruan Zhixuan and Shi Tiexin exchanged a glance. They had originally thought that this Junior Brother Fang was someone who coveted power.

Now it seems he was a hermit.

Those initial precautions turned out to be somewhat petty.

"Of course not. Junior brother, I quite like Taibai Island. Its third-order spiritual veins have recovered, making it perfect for cultivation... and there's also a third-order spiritual spring, ideal for alchemy."

Fang Qing chuckled inwardly.

Previously, the sects were afraid that he would become a regional warlord outside the sect, but now they are actually hoping that he will become a regional warlord so that he will stop interfering with the central power.

Once one achieves the Core Formation stage, the treatment becomes vastly different.

Taibai Island.

A colossal spirit ship hovered silently above the island. The island's cultivators were cleaning their caves, filling their storage bags to the brim, and then boarding the flying ship.

Everything seemed orderly and efficient, busy but not chaotic.

"This flying boat... is even larger than the Five-Toothed Warship of the Azure Sea Sect. More importantly... it has a spirit-gathering array inside, cultivating a small spiritual vein to supply spiritual energy... truly extravagant!"

Having visited once before, Zhan Hongxiu stood on the deck now and couldn't help but sigh.

When Zhong Lingxiu returned, she wasn't furious. She simply said that the Bihai Sect had greatly increased in strength and would definitely come to wipe them out. She was preparing to pack up her family members and run away... As for the destination? Naturally, it would be the cultivation world of the East Sea!

Furthermore, they even produced such a massive ship.

"After all, he's a direct descendant of a Nascent Soul sect who has reached the Core Formation stage; he still has considerable resources..."

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the old tortoise chuckled, "This technique for cultivating spiritual veins within a spirit ship was originally exclusive to my Zhou Tian Star Palace... This kind of flying vessel is best suited for traversing those desolate spiritual lands. Originally, if that ice-spirit-root brat had abandoned you all and traversed the vast seas alone, it wouldn't have been so troublesome. But with you all on board, we absolutely have to use this spirit ship... With this spirit ship, even if we encounter an attack from a third-tier demon king, we can hold out for a long time... You must seize this opportunity to leave this remote and impoverished place. Only by reaching the cultivation world of the East Sea can you find top-tier Core Formation spiritual materials to improve the quality of your True Core..."

Zhan Hongxiu sighed, gazing in the direction of Sanyuan Island, feeling quite uneasy about leaving her homeland.

"And that Devouring Sea Demon Art... We did capture a few cultivators who practiced it, but after examining it, we found it to be something else entirely, a simplified version... We don't know which demonic cultivator passed it on. Now the Sea Extinction Alliance has long since abandoned Tianxin Island and gone into hiding, and we can't find any more clues..." Zhan Hongxiu thought about her own affairs, and then recalled the figure under the heavenly lightning: "Master Fang was able to withstand the heavenly lightning with his bare body... He must be at the third level of body refinement. Could he be cultivating the 'Black Water Dharma Body' of the Azure Sea Sect? Or..."

Just then, a cultivator from the Zhong family who had mastered Qi Refining came over and bowed, saying, "Senior, my master invites you."

With a nod of her head, Zhan Hongxiu entered the cabin and saw Zhong Lingxiu sitting cross-legged.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Get up... I am no longer the master of Taibai Island. Most of the cultivators who relied on me have run away. It is rare to find someone as loyal as you..." Zhong Lingxiu's white hair was draped over her shoulders, and she looked very relaxed.

It seems that the crushing defeat of Bihaimen, and even the forced abandonment of his family and business, were nothing to him, having little impact.

"Loyalty deserves reward... What do you think of this?"

A flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing an object that resembled an inner core.

"I dare not accept such praise..."

Just as Zhan Hongxiu was about to refuse, the old turtle in her sea of ​​consciousness shouted, "That...that's a second-tier high-grade Longevity Turtle Inner Core? Damn it...which bastard dared to kill my clansman? Take it down! You must take this...with this as a medicinal guide, combined with those 'Ten-Thousand-Year Stone Milk' that I've been hoarding...it's enough to restore most of the foundation of your natal spirit pet..."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Hongxiu felt a surge of warmth in her heart and immediately changed her words: "It is a gift from an elder, I dare not refuse... May I ask where this item came from, sir?"

"Naturally, it was obtained through an exchange with someone else. Speaking of which, you know that person; it's none other than Guest Master Bai..."

Zhong Lingxiu said with a half-smile.