Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 234 Twin Flowers

Qi Refining Channel.

The cultivation world of the East Sea.

A sword light cleaved through the sea, and a young sword immortal emerged from the ocean floor. With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, dressed in white, he was Fang Qing, appearing in his "Fang Jin" form. "The situation at Hehuan is becoming increasingly dangerous. The conflict between the two Golden Core sects could even destroy a Purple Mansion cultivator from the aftershocks..."

"It's safer here."

Upon arriving in the Qi Refining World, Fang Qing immediately felt a strong sense of security.

"Well... I won't go back until something serious happens. If something important happens... then I definitely shouldn't go back."

If the Vajra Power Child is found to be absent by the Secret Realm, it is at most considered dereliction of duty.

If the Hehuan Sect discovers this and attacks, it could be fatal!

Therefore, Fang Qing appears to be holding fast to the land of Dongshui.

In reality, he only converted a few disciples, leaving them within the altar formation to act as spies, while he himself slipped away and escaped back to the Qi Refining Dao world. The reason he adopted the cultivation level and alias "Fang Jin" was naturally because the events on Tianquan Island had been quite significant.

Although Fang Qing considered himself just a bystander, he later killed a Core Formation cultivator from Blood Fiend Island, fearing that he would be targeted.

"My luck is unbelievable. Wherever I go, something big happens. At least one Yuan-level monster is defeated..."

"However, I admit defeat in Yuanxin Market, but Tianquan Island is definitely not my fault. It was brought here by Zhan Hongxiu, that lucky woman... Thinking of Zhan Hongxiu, Fang Qing casually did some calculations and suddenly had a thought: 'She has survived a calamity. Her fortunes have turned around. What kind of opportunity has she obtained? She's probably close to forming her core, right?' 'I should also find a third-tier water vein to refine that 'Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill,' and then consume the essence of a third-tier demon beast and other pills that enhance mana. I need to break through to the mid-stage of the Core Formation as soon as possible... I can't let someone else surpass me.'"

Perhaps due to the quality of the true elixir, the initial stage of cultivation was quite simple for Fang Qing.

Furthermore, since the last time the Zhou Tian Star Palace Secret Realm opened, he had accumulated a large number of pills made from spiritual herbs. Combined with a third-tier water-attribute demon core, his pill-making progressed by leaps and bounds. "Hmm... after this woman forms her core, her fortune will surge again... In conclusion, another opportunity to profit from her has arrived."

With this thought in mind, Fang Qing flicked his hand, and the "Kill the Wolf" spell appeared.

This flying sword has already undergone three transformations, making it comparable to a magic weapon in the hands of a Core Formation cultivator.

The "Sharp Edge Chapter" belongs to the Metal element and is one of the manifest paths. The Heavenly Escape Sword Technique possesses profound magical power and carries a sharp edge.

With his transformed late-stage Dao Foundation cultivation, nearing perfection, along with his vital energy, physique, and spiritual power, Fang Qing felt that impersonating a sword cultivator in the early-stage Core Formation realm wouldn't be a problem. He raised his hand, condensing sword energy, countless starlight descending, and a hazy mist enveloping the scene.

Then, streaks of sword light dissipated, turning into afterimages and accompanied by thunderous sounds.

Suddenly, a sword rang out, carrying an unparalleled sharpness.

Although the sword hadn't arrived yet, a second-tier demonic bird that had accidentally flown by was so terrified that its liver and gall bladder shattered, and it fell to its death...

"The path of sword cultivation begins with condensing sword energy, then progressing to realms such as 'Sword Movement with Thunderous Sound,' 'Sword Light Splitting,' 'Sword Heart Clarity,' and 'Sword Intent Forming Momentum'..." "Actually, according to the theory of Qi Absorption, Qi Absorption cultivators are not considered human, therefore condensing sword energy doesn't qualify them as sword cultivators. Only after reaching the later stages can one be considered a sword cultivator, to a large extent..." "These sword cultivation realms are not ranked in any particular order; proving even one is enough to make a name for oneself among Foundation Establishment cultivators..."

"But to truly stand out from the crowd, you still have to see 'One Sword Breaks All Laws'!"

Having attained the rank of a Daoist disciple, Fang Qing had a commanding perspective, making it not only easy for him to prove these Dao Foundation level sword techniques, but also significantly reducing the difficulty. Only "One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws" still posed some challenge.

"I probably can't fully comprehend the 'One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws' technique at the Purple Mansion level... but I can still simulate a bit of it in the beggar's version."

Fang Qing looked at the "Kill the Wolf" sword in his palm, and a thought struck him.

"At the Dao Foundation level, the 'One Sword Breaks All Laws' technique, when unleashed with a single strike, can likely borrow a bit of divine enhancement..."

"It is precisely because of the blessing of this position that all laws are broken, and one is invincible!"

"It's a pity that this bit of position is extremely rare, and it can only be used to enhance one sword. Once it's used, it's gone... Even so, it still has the power of a temporary strike. No wonder sword cultivators are so dominant among their peers. Isn't that cheating? As for where that bit of position in the dark comes from?"

Fang Qing estimated that it was either a certain Golden Virtue Fruit level or a certain Sword Dao Fruit level.

Furthermore, it's more likely that he has attained the Sword Dao Fruit level, but it hasn't been proven, is in a hidden state, or has already disappeared... That's why he only has a temporary boost to his rank, which is gone once it's used up... But it doesn't matter, since Fang Qing has his own rank boost.

"I just don't know if they acknowledge the 'mutual killing' tactic?"

"However, I am at the late stage of Dao Foundation. When I seek out sword cultivators at the late stage of Dao Foundation, I am also relying on the power of my rank to 'break through all laws with one sword.' It's just that I can unleash many swords. It shouldn't discriminate against me, right?" Fang Qing painstakingly studied sword realms and "break through all laws with one sword" in preparation for future sword duels in the Wu-Yue region. "Mutual Kill" is so useful that he specially refined a natal flying sword, just waiting to have a good taste of it in the future.

After practicing his swordplay for a while, Fang Qing immediately prepared to return to Ice Sky Island to obtain the necessary materials for the "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill" from Zhong Lingxiu's Zhong Alliance, and then find a place to refine the pill. By the time the pill was successfully refined, Zhan Hongxiu would have almost reached the Core Formation stage, so he could try his luck again.

Just then, two Core Formation level divine senses swept over.

Before long, a magnificent carriage flew in, and two female cultivators in purple palace dresses stepped out: "Wang Ziqin of the Wang Clan, accompanied by my younger sister Wang Ziying... Greetings, fellow Daoist. Just now, my sister and I saw the aura of this place so intense that we thought a treasure had appeared. We never expected to disturb your elegant sword practice..."

Her skin was snow-white and her appearance was stunning. At this moment, she had a hint of apology on her face, which made people unconsciously want to say a few words of comfort.

"So they are the two beauties of the Wang family. The name of the noble immortal clan, with six members reaching the Core Formation stage, is renowned far and wide..."

Fang Qing sheathed his flying sword, put one hand behind his back, and after a brief calculation, he figured out the two women's background.

They were from the nearby Core Formation family—the Wang Clan. In recent years, the Wang Clan has been thriving. Not only did the oldest generation, the "Jun" generation, produce a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, but the "Zi" and "Jin" generations also produced Core Formation cultivators one after another.

Interestingly, the "Purple" generation consists of a pair of sisters, while the "Gold" generation consists of twin brothers, who are quite famous among the Core Formation cultivators in the vicinity. Unfortunately, Fang Qing had never heard of them before.

He only paid attention to the Nascent Soul cultivation forces in the East Sea cultivation world. As for the Core Formation forces? They were truly vast and numerous, easily overlooked. But now that they had met and were working together to deduce cause and effect, he naturally recalled all the information and even derived a lot of new information.

Upon hearing Fang Qing's praise, both Wang Ziqin and Wang Zixuan showed joy on their faces.

Wang Zixuan then said, "Fellow Daoist's swordsmanship is so sharp it's astonishing... Would you like to test your skills on a demon? My sister and I are currently chasing a 'Cormorant Beast,' which has been poisoned by my Thousand-Mile Soul-Locking Incense... You should lead us to its lair. Such a third-tier demon beast's lair must have rare and precious herbs nearby. If you can help us, we are willing to offer you treasures." "Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Qing thought to himself, "If this were the world of cultivation, I'd be considered a master of deception... but judging from the divination, these two women weren't really trying to trick me. Is the atmosphere in the cultivation world of the East Sea a little too simple and honest?"

"Of course, they might be arrogant, being only at the early stage of Core Formation, united as sisters, cultivating a combined attack technique, and unleashing combat power no less than that of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator... so they're not worried about me causing trouble? But in reality, without me on this trip, these two women would surely have perished..."

"As for that osprey beast, not only does it have a water-attribute inner core, which is perfect for me... there's also a 'Transforming Roc Grass' near its nest... which is exactly what the 'Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill' needs, so it's worth a trip." With a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, Fang Qing merely raised an eyebrow in the eyes of the Wang sisters: "That's exactly what I wish for, but I dare not ask you..."

"Then I'll lead the way."

Wang Ziqin smiled slightly, stepped into the carriage, and led the way.

Even if the sisters were incredibly bold, they wouldn't invite a complete stranger, a Core Formation sword cultivator, to share a room with them.

This is not just a matter of reputation, but also a matter of safety.

Within this small space, if a swordsman were to suddenly launch an attack, even if the sisters joined forces, they would inevitably be severely injured if caught off guard. Whoosh!

Fang Qing merged with his sword, transforming into a beam of sword light that tore through the atmosphere and flew at an astonishing speed, seemingly with energy still at its peak.

The curtains were drawn back, revealing a pair of beautiful eyes as bright as stars gazing at the sword light. Wang Zixuan made a hand seal, casting an isolation spell before transmitting her thoughts telepathically: "Sister... why did you ask me to ask this person for help? That osprey beast has already been injured by our combined efforts; even if it's in its lair, we shouldn't be afraid..."

"It's all because of Jin Feng and Jin Hai... They have a grudge against the Tong Clan's Three Fiends and have agreed to a duel. Those Tong Clan's Three Fiends also have powerful backers and are not afraid of our ancestor... They agreed to send three early-stage Core Formation cultivators from each side for a life-or-death duel... Jin Feng and Jin Hai naturally have to go. There's one more spot. If we could join forces, we would naturally go. It's just a pity..."

Wang Ziqin sighed.

Wang Zixuan's expression was also not good. In terms of one-on-one combat, she was just an ordinary early-stage Core Formation cultivator, still somewhat inferior to powerful figures like the Three Fiends of the Tong Clan. "So, sister, what do you mean?"

She said thoughtfully.

"Since this person is a sword cultivator, judging from his aura, he is only at the early stage of Core Formation. Sword cultivators are all good at combat... Through this incident, we can observe his character. If he is indeed not bad, then he is a candidate..." Wang Ziqin slowly transmitted her voice.

This contest of wits is quite important, and there are actually several alternative candidates for the third person.

However, there are aspects that need to be considered, and the key is that there is no guarantee of victory.

Therefore, she needs to find a few more outside helpers. Even if they don't participate in the magic battle, they can be invited as relatives and friends to watch the ceremony on the day of the battle to boost the momentum, which would be excellent.