Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 277

Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times.

When Qiantang City was built, it is said that the Purple Palace Immortal personally surveyed the earth's veins, followed the laws of heaven and earth, and measured the soil and water. Lingyan was used as the city wall, hence the alternative name "Stone City".

During high tide, the waves crash against the shore, bringing endless spiritual energy, making it a rare and precious spiritual place.

The Wu Kingdom's royal family occupies this place, and many Purple Mansion cultivators have emerged. There is even a swordsman with the [Loujin] level in the late Purple Mansion stage today—Li Que!

This "Tide-Watching Sword Gathering" aims to select the most outstanding young talents in the Wu Kingdom, attracting many swordsmen and knights-errant to flock to Qiantang City.

Even within the Xuanxu Heaven, the place was bustling with activity, as countless cultivators eagerly awaited its arrival.

Any news about the Eight Great Swordsmen and other young swordsmen and immortals would spread like wildfire in the Qiantang and Changxuan districts of Xuanxu Heaven...

Fang Qing changed his appearance, still keeping his short hair and wearing a worn-out blue robe, maintaining the persona of a Dao Foundation Sword Cultivator named Lou Jin. He rode in a donkey cart and slowly headed towards the Qiantang City Gate.

In his hand, he also held an ancient scroll, which was the "Great Sun True Explanation".

Fang Qing was completely absorbed in reading, but after a moment, he helplessly put down the book: "I don't quite understand it... As expected, Dao Hui is no good. Even if he manages to barely grasp the basics, he'll be destined to remain a mere Qi cultivator and Dao Foundation cultivator for life... Rather than valuing ancient methods, I should seek out the Purple Mansion chapter of the 'Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique'..."

Although he suspected that many of the Qi Refining Dao's techniques were simplified versions of ancient methods, the real ancient methods were right in front of him. Even if he could barely understand the introductory chapters based on his own cultivation, it was still far too difficult...

"Fine, let's just follow the path of Qi cultivation..."

"I haven't yet perfected my 'Wind-Riding' divine ability, so I can't cultivate a second one. But once 'Wind-Riding' is perfected, both 'Long-Lasting Rain' and 'Hidden Forest'... should come very quickly."

Even if he doesn't intend to go so far as to rebuild "Positioning in the Wind" three times, Fang Qing would definitely transform the "Long-lasting Sweet Rain" and "Hidden Forest" supernatural powers in his daily life to experience their operation and cultivation.

When you focus on refining the second divine power using "Wei Linfeng" as the primary method, you will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"As long as these two [Ji Shui] divine abilities don't conflict with 'Wei Lin Feng'... my breakthrough to the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm will also be incredibly fast..."

"But if there's a conflict, then we'll have to continue searching for the [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion Technique and try to replace one or even two of them with new supernatural abilities..."

Compared to other Purple Mansion True Persons who have miscultivated their supernatural powers and whose path to enlightenment is hopeless, or whose supernatural powers are severely injured, Fang Qing is already quite satisfied.

After all, he had only heard of two methods for resetting one's supernatural power in the local Qi Dao Purple Mansion.

Either gamble on reincarnation, or be reborn with special supernatural powers like Master Bai Mu...

"In comparison, while reincarnation is dangerous, there are no hidden dangers once it's successful..."

"Although Bai Ziye, the True Man of the White Wood, temporarily escaped the hidden dangers of his Dao injury by exploding the 'Long-lasting Dew' and being reborn in another body... his future path in the Dao remains unknown. It's possible that the Dao power he destroyed can never be recovered, and no matter how extraordinary his opportunities are in this life, he can only remain at the level of the three divine powers of the Purple Mansion... It can be said that he has paid a heavy price. Of course, it seems that he never had any intention of reaching the Purple Mansion Perfection or even the Golden Realm..."

……

There were several passengers on the donkey cart.

Besides a few merchants, farmers, and peasant women, there was also a young swordsman dressed in a crimson robe. He looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. Although he was handsome, his eyes, though clear, revealed a foolishness.

"What book are you reading, sir?"

He glanced at it a few times, his eyes landing on the book in Fang Qing's hand.

"It's just a miscellaneous book, take a look."

Fang Qing smiled, a flash of azure light in his eyes, and he saw through the man's causal threads, handing over the "Great Sun True Explanation" in his hand.

"No...no...I hate reading more than anything in my life, I only love practicing swordsmanship!"

The young man in red brandished his massive, black sword, as wide as a palm: "In this Tide-Watching Sword Competition, I will challenge the renowned swordsmen of Qiantang and claim the championship!"

"As expected of a young person, they have real spirit."

Fang Qing gave a compliment.

The young man in red clasped his hands in greeting and said, "I am Yun Wuxin of the Yun family in Jiangnan. May I ask who you are?"

"Fang Jin, a wandering swordsman."

Fang Qing looked ahead: "Qiantang City...we've arrived."

Looking around, Yun Wuxin saw the majestic city gate, towering buildings, and the interplay of sword light and rainbow light, radiating brilliant colors.

Not far away is the Yangtze River, on which a jade platform has been built, layer upon layer, reaching a height of nine stories, even surpassing the Qiantang Imperial City.

"Indeed, this is Qiantang!"

Yun Wuxin stood up and shouted, "I, Yun Wuxin, have arrived!"

After he shouted, he looked at the strange stares from the people around him, then sat down sheepishly and scratched his head: "Brother Fang, did I do something wrong?"

"It's just youthful impetuosity, nothing wrong with that..."

Fang Qing comforted him, "I also want to go to the Tide-Watching Sword Gathering, but I heard that I can't get an invitation and can only mingle with tens of thousands of onlookers on the river. Could you please help me, young brother?"

"Of course, I have an invitation."

For some reason, Yun Wuxin felt a strong connection with Fang Jin and immediately agreed.

Thank you.

Fang Qing smiled.

He concealed his cultivation level and identity, so much so that even a Grand Master in the late Purple Mansion stage couldn't tell.

He concealed his cultivation level and identity, so much so that even a Grand Master in the late Purple Mansion stage couldn't tell.

This was merely a small test of 'Wei Linyuan's' ability to weave a web of fate.

"This Yun Wuxin is just a somewhat naive and ignorant junior cultivator... He comes from the Yun family, a powerful clan in Jiangnan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator... He was sent out by his family to broaden his horizons, and there's a Foundation Establishment elder secretly accompanying him to protect him..."

Suddenly, a great commotion arose outside the city gate.

The sounds of thousands of birdsong filled the air, and white feathers fell one by one.

A sword light, like a white rainbow piercing the sun, appeared, and within it, a figure in white robes, whiter than snow, was faintly visible, heading towards the Jade Terrace on the river.

"It's Gongzi Yu, one of the Four Great Sword Immortals?!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Yun Wuxin was extremely excited: "I want to challenge him to a sword duel!"

"Young Master Yu, aren't you one of the Eight Great Swordsmen of the Martial World?"

Fang Qing suppressed a laugh and asked the question knowing the answer already.

"The Eight Great Swordsmen of the Jianghu are long gone..." Yun Wuxin's eyes gleamed. "When news of the Tide-Watching Sword Gathering spread, four of the Eight Great Swordsmen displayed their sword immortal skills and headed towards Qiantang... Among them is this 'Young Master Yu,' known as the 'Feather Sword Immortal,' wielding the famous sword 'Three Thousand Snows,' forged by Ou Yeyue!"

Although he was naive, he seemed to know the young and handsome men of this sword tournament like the back of his hand.

"I see that this young master Yu's sword aura is sharp and possesses a Daoist charm, indicating he is a Dao Foundation Sword Immortal... If you challenge him, wouldn't you be courting death?"

Fang Qing glanced at Yun Wuxin, wondering if he was stupid.

Even if one can defeat the strong with the weak and subdue the Dao Foundation, there will be no benefit in "mutual killing".

Moreover, considering the level of the Qi Absorption Dao, Qi Absorption simply cannot kill a Dao Foundation cultivator. Even if Gongzi Yu stood there without making any defenses and let Yun Wuxin strike, it would take countless sword strikes to break through his defenses...

"If I could obtain a sword from the Sword Immortal, I would have no regrets even if I died."

Yun Wuxin smiled frankly: "Of course... it would be even better if I could meet that Eighth Prince and ask him about swordsmanship..."

Now the Northern Zhou Monthly Commentary has spread far and wide, and the world is buzzing with praise for Li Lu's "A thousand miles of rivers and mountains, a sword of brilliance," making him even more famous than the Four Great Sword Immortals!

"In reality, the so-called sword immortals, the so-called unparalleled swordsmanship... are nothing more than a game played by the Purple Mansion."

"With the Purple Mansion version still up-to-date, it truly reigns supreme, dominating the world and establishing its dominance..."

Fang Qing thought to himself, and silently followed the flow of people into Qiantang City.

After parting ways with Yun Wuxin, he arrived at a residential area, found a house, and knocked on the door.

After a rhythmic sound, the door opened, revealing Yin Kaitian's face.

"you……"

He looked at Fang Qing, his expression a mixture of confusion and realization: "It's Brother Shao?!"

"Let me in."

Fang Qing suppressed a laugh and spoke.

"yes!"

Yin Kaitian immediately and respectfully invited Fang Qing into his house.

Fang Qing looked around and found only a few convinced cultivators, and couldn't help but feel disappointed: "It seems that the Four Extinctions Sect is nothing but a discarded pawn... What task did the sect leader give you?"

Yin Kaitian respectfully replied, "To seize an opportunity to disrupt the Tide-Watching Sword Gathering and gather information about Li Lu..."

"This should be a group of expendable pawns, used to disrupt Qiantang City at a crucial moment..."

Fang Qing had a sudden realization and asked, "Have you seen the cult leader? Where is he? What are his distinguishing features?"

"I only saw him once in the Mysterious Void Heaven. He was shrouded in a layer of mist, making it difficult to discern his appearance or gender..."

Yin Kaitian answered respectfully.

"Just as I expected."

Fang Qing had anticipated this outcome before arriving, so he wasn't surprised: 'That leader of the Four Extinctions Sect is hiding in the Profound Void Heaven, only contacting his followers there… He's also a Purple Mansion cultivator, protected by his rank. Purple Mansion cultivators are difficult to fathom, making it hard to find fault with him, but I'm different.'

He glanced at Yin Kaitian.

This person has a tangled web of cause and effect above his head; even if it were Master Leshan, he might not be able to clarify it all with his "position overlooking the abyss".

But he's different!

Not only can it switch between multiple supernatural powers to conduct a comprehensive investigation, but it also has the ability to perform divination!

"My divination skills, having benefited from the Dao-Born Pearl's influence, should surpass those of all other cultivators at the Purple Mansion Perfection stage in this world..."

"In other words... just because other Purple Mansions can't calculate it doesn't mean I can't, especially after there are more causal connections..."

Master Zifu wouldn't play double agents; he would slowly accumulate merits and advance in the Four Min Sect while investigating the sect leader's identity.

He joined the Four Extinctions Sect precisely because he wanted this symbol of cause and effect, and then to gather the karma of these believers and continuously strengthen it...

When the time is right, they can even directly divine the true identity of the Four Min Cult Leader!

"At least he'll definitely come to the Tide-Watching Sword Gathering this time!"

Fang Qing walked out of the courtyard and casually closed the door behind him: "Forget about my visit."

"yes!"

Yin Kaitian and the others bowed respectfully to see him off. Only after Fang Qing's footsteps could no longer be heard did their expressions gradually become natural, yet tinged with a hint of bewilderment: "I... just spaced out for a moment? Oh well, it's nothing important anyway. The most urgent matter is to receive the believers from various places and prepare for our joint uprising!"