Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 179 Five-Line Spirit Fruit

Five Finger Peak.

Five mountain peaks rise up here, resembling five fingers, with each finger tip shimmering with different colored light.

Five colored restrictions—black, white, red, yellow, and cyan—rotated, enveloping a small lake in the "palm" of the five peaks.

This lake is made of white jade, which covers the bottom. In the center of the lake, there is a small patch of jade mud, on which grows a small tree that radiates colorful light. Although the branches are not laden with fruit, there are a few five-colored fruits hanging from them, each one plump and round, exuding an amazing spiritual energy.

"It really is a Five Elements Spirit Fruit?"

A beam of demonic light descended, revealing Yu Xiang'er inside.

She gazed at the five-element fruit tree, a look of fascination on her face.

The Five Elements Fruit Tree was discovered by the Azure Sea Sect and the Extinction Sea Alliance together back then. Even though her senior brother died unexpectedly outside Sanyuan Island, she still had a copy of the map! "Hmm, as big as a clenched fist, with five colors... it is indeed ripe."

Yu Xiang'er formed hand seals and several array flags and array plates flew out of her storage bag, forming an array-setting device.

This is a magic artifact for breaking the restrictions that the demonic cultivator brought back years ago was personally crafted by True Person Heiyuan after it was studied. It uses the method of breaking an array with an array, making it the most convenient way to break the restrictions.

"go!"

Several small flags were planted around the area. Yu Xiang'er fiddled with the array plate in her hand, and a look of joy instantly appeared on her face: "It's done!"

Stab it!

Strikes of jet-black electricity appeared, bouncing across the multicolored light screen, tearing open a rift just wide enough for one person to pass through!

Yu Xiang'er flashed into the five-colored lake and arrived beside the Five Elements Fruit Tree. A dark light shone in her eyes: "No... there are still restrictions on the roots of the spirit tree, making transplantation difficult... Besides, where outside is there a suitable environment for the Five Elements Spirit Tree to grow?"

She already had a guess in her heart, and now she no longer hesitated, waving her hand.

Three streaks of dark light flashed, removing three ripe Five Elements Spirit Fruits and placing them in a jade box. After affixing talismans, they were carefully stored away in a storage bag. Even Yu Xiang'er couldn't bear to pick the still-green fruits prematurely; they would have to be left for future generations.

But the moment she left the five-colored barrier, a sudden change occurred!

Whoosh!

A beam of light appeared and transformed into a giant cauldron-shaped spiritual artifact, descending upon the area.

"As expected, those brats from the Azure Sea Sect are waiting for their grandma here?"

Yu Xiang'er laughed and scolded, but she was already prepared, and what she had in her hand was a pitch-black talisman!

Stab it!

The talisman burned, transforming into a ball of dark light, within which a black claw-like magical artifact reached out to grab the large cauldron-shaped spiritual vessel.

Snap! Snap!

This giant cauldron was, after all, merely a spiritual artifact. When struck by the black claws of the talisman, countless sparks immediately appeared on its surface, and crisscrossing claw marks appeared on its body. Upon seeing this, Yu Xiang'er couldn't help but smile.

Her cultivation had improved considerably over the years, and having traveled from the East Sea, she couldn't possibly lose to a cultivator of the same realm from this remote, impoverished place. Unless… her opponent was no longer at the Foundation Establishment stage!

Boom!

Just as she was feeling sentimental, her expression suddenly changed as she sensed a powerful burst of Core Formation energy.

The giant cauldron-like spiritual artifact seemed to have swallowed some powerful tonic, doubling in size once more, its body radiating billowing black water that instantly submerged the black claw talisman...

An elderly man with white hair and beard stood proudly on the cauldron, his body radiating magical power, exuding the magical power fluctuations of a Core Formation cultivator.

"Heavenly Cauldron... how could you, an old man nearing the end of your lifespan, possibly have formed your core?"

Yu Xiang'er's face changed color.

But in that instant, she seemed to realize something: "Is the Azure Sea Sect really willing to let you die in the secret realm and completely lose the treasure?" "Heh heh... I swallowed two longevity pills and clung to life until today, all for this very moment!"

Tian Ding's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the surging power of the Azure Sea Technique rushed in like a raging storm, crashing against Yu Xiang'er's protective spiritual artifact. The Foundation Establishment demon cultivator immediately spat out a mouthful of blood essence, like a small boat in a raging storm, which could capsize at any moment.

Not far away, Fang Qing, draped in a "sky-covering curtain," quietly watched this scene: "Sigh... I originally wanted Yu Xiang'er to do it, and then give me two Five Elements Spirit Fruits. Now it seems I'll have to do it myself. Senior Brother Tian Ding is truly dedicated..."

Clearly, Shi Tiexin's absence this time was because he had already handed over the replica of the "Tide-Rising Pearl" from the Azure Sea Sect to Tian Ding. After so many years, Tian Ding had finally reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, allowing him to activate the replica "Tide-Rising Pearl" and barely possess the combat power of a Core Formation cultivator. Once inside the secret realm, he naturally went on a rampage...

"At Tian Ding's age, even if he has a Golden Core, he's long past the age to break through to the Core Formation stage... He can only dedicate himself to the sect. Even in his old age, he must shine brightly... It's just a pity that you're going to kill my female slave and steal my Core Formation treasure."

Clang!

With a sigh in his heart, Fang Qing had already made his move with "Kill the Wolf".

With a dazzling sword strike, enhanced by the "Sharp Edge Chapter," the sky was filled with stars like clouds, and a sword aura appeared like mist.

Clouds and mist swirled around it, and a strange light shone out, like a white rainbow piercing the sun, landing on the giant cauldron artifact.

This top-grade spiritual artifact, the giant cauldron, was originally Tian Ding's beloved possession. Unfortunately, it had already suffered greatly from the damage caused by the talisman treasures, and was further subjected to the frantic infusion of magic power by this external alchemy cultivator. It was already on the verge of being overwhelmed, so how could it withstand this sword strike?

Crack!

With a single sword strike, the giant cauldron artifact split in two, evenly divided into two halves.

"Hmm? Late Foundation Establishment? No... a sword cultivator close to the peak of Foundation Establishment? Are you the swordsman who destroyed Sanyuan Island back then? Why are you saving this witch?" Tian Ding was startled when he saw Fang Qing coming over and shouted.

"Since you know I've joined Taibai Island, how come you don't know that Taibai Island and Bihai Sect are mortal enemies... and that you've allied with the Extinction Alliance?" Fang Qing chuckled. Yu Xiang'er, ever the astute one, hid behind him and said, "Thank you for saving me, fellow Daoist..."

"Hmph, they're in cahoots, birds of a feather."

Tian Ding's eyes flashed with a chilling light: "Perfect day, I'll deal with you all at once!"

A small, azure sword appeared in his hand, radiating a dazzling light that caused Yu Xiang'er to exclaim in surprise, "A magic weapon?"

"As expected, Tian Ding has a magic weapon! Since the Azure Sea Sect is not stingy with an outer core, they certainly won't be stingy with a mere magic weapon." Fang Qing's heart stirred as he saw the azure magic weapon flying sword fall, and his "Kill the Wolf" also flew out.

shhhhh!

Sha Po Lang struck the azure light from an odd angle, instantly sending a magical flying sword flying.

Upon witnessing this scene, Tian Ding was filled with utter bewilderment.

In his view, he already possessed the power of Core Formation, and was using a Core Formation magic weapon, whose power far exceeded that of Foundation Establishment.

Why was this attack blocked by the Foundation Establishment sword cultivator?

Why is that?

Tian Ding was dumbfounded.

"What's so special about this? If it weren't inconvenient... I could pull out the Tide-Generating Pearl and open your eyes wide right here and now!"

"When your female climax pearl meets my male pearl, it will immediately lose its effectiveness..."

Fang Qing smiled inwardly, and the sword light in his hand split into countless parts, then suddenly merged back into one, transforming into a white rainbow that pierced the sun and charged towards the Heavenly Cauldron.

Tian Ding's face turned bright blue as he manipulated his magical flying sword: "Even if you managed to get a hit by chance, can you be so lucky every time?" Knowing his own weakness, he channeled his Core Formation power like a wall, pressing down on him.

"This Heavenly Cauldron has spent its entire life refining pills, but it's quite clever in combat."

"Given his magical power and level of attainment, it's better to use clumsiness than skill; he should overwhelm people with force..."

"Unfortunately... you ran into me."

Fang Qing chuckled, and the Killing Wolf sword grew three feet taller, landing in his hand. He then slashed out with the sword.

Whoosh!

The turbulent power of the Core Formation technique was cleaved in two, as if it had encountered an unchanging deep-sea reef.

Tian Ding watched helplessly as Fang Qing once again cleaved his magic weapon away with a sword strike. The power of the Core Formation level "Azure Sea Technique" landed on the opponent as if it were a gentle breeze. Tian Ding's eyes widened in disbelief: "A Body Refiner? A third-tier Body Refiner?"

"Haha, I not only know how to use a sword, but I also have some knowledge of hand-to-hand combat."

Fang Qing cleaved through the waves, his divine sense stirring.

Tian Ding felt as if a giant Vajra pestle had pierced his sea of ​​consciousness, causing him to feel dizzy.

This secret technique of attacking with divine sense was surprisingly effective against him, an external alchemy cultivator!

When he came to his senses again, the swordsman had already placed a magic sword, as bright as the stars, against his own neck.

In his dizziness, it probably wouldn't have been difficult for him to cut off his head.

"Third-tier divine sense techniques, third-tier body refinement... How can there be such a monstrous talent among Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

"Alas, this is because the fortunes of my Azure Sea Sect are waning. It's pitiful that our sect's treasures are about to fall into the hands of secret realms or even our enemies..."

Upon realizing this, Tian Ding felt utterly hopeless.

Fang Qing gently sheathed his magic sword and said to Yu Xiang'er, "Five Elements Spiritual Fruit!"

"yes!"

Yu Xiang'er, acting like a maid, took the three jade boxes out of her storage bag.

Fang Qing picked up a jade box, opened it, and sure enough, he saw a colorful spiritual fruit that emitted amazing spiritual energy.

With a gentle lift of his hand, the box fell into Tian Ding's hands.

"Huh? This?"

Tian Ding froze instantly, even stopping the self-destruction technique that was in operation.

Why did the other party not kill him but instead give him a valuable Core Formation spiritual item?

"Although I obey the orders of Taibai Island, I am not a member of the Zhong family... Moreover, I am quite on good terms with Taibai Island's chief alchemist, and I have heard him mention you, my senior brother..."

Fang Qing's gaze fell on the Heavenly Cauldron, causing the other party to realize, "It was actually Junior Brother Fang's favor?"

Tian Ding's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at the jade box in his hand again: "Junior Brother Fang must have made this sword cultivator owe him a huge favor, otherwise why would he have gone to this point? Alright, hopefully we won't have to run into each other again on this trip to the secret realm..."

Fang Qing waved his hand, watched Tian Ding leave, and casually stuffed the two Five Elements Spirit Fruits into his own storage bag.

"This Heavenly Cauldron's lifespan is only a few years, or even a few months. Even if it obtains the Five Elements Spiritual Fruit, it still won't be able to form its core... It truly is a loyal disciple of the sect..."

"Oh? I forgot I'm also a disciple of a sect. It's just a pity I was sacrificed by the Sea Dragon King..."

This made Fang Qing's feelings towards the Azure Sea Sect very complicated. Now that he had returned a Five Elements Spirit Fruit, he had settled most of the karmic debt. Moreover, currently only he himself needed to form his core, so one Five Elements Spirit Fruit was enough. Taking another one was just for emergencies. Leaving the last one for the sect was not a bad idea.