Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 292 A Triumphant Return

Half a day later.

Yuanxinfang, the octagonal commercial building.

"Mr. Fang, please take a look... are you satisfied with these third-tier demon cores?"

Shang Yuanxin smiled broadly as she opened the jade boxes one by one.

"Oh?"

Fang Qing glanced over and noticed there were about five inner cores. He knew that Shang Yuanxin must have rushed to source them or even bought them at a high price. He nodded and said, "You're very thoughtful."

He collected the demon core and tossed out a storage bag full of spirit stones.

Now that they know that the spiritual items in the Qi Refining Dao world are not particularly eye-catching in the Qi Consumption Dao world, Xu Hei's Four Directions Merchant Guild is naturally making a fortune every day, and Fang Qing is not short of spirit stones at all.

Even now, with the chamber of commerce growing in size and attracting more and more attention, Fang Qing has begun to consider strengthening Xu Hei's power, otherwise he's starting to lose control...

Shang Yuanxin took the storage bag and looked at the spirit stones inside, which were 10% more than the market price. She couldn't help but smile wryly, knowing that her master didn't want to owe her any favors, so she accepted it anyway.

Although he had secured a guarantee from the master to make a move based on his previous transactions.

But since the last time I gave him some pointers and saved his life, we're even now.

That's how business is; if he can buy his own life, he's already made a fortune.

Shang Yuanxin smiled and said, "I have already sent people to find out where Helian San is. Do you need any help, sir?"

If Fang Qing agrees, he will decide to personally take action this time to do Fang Qing a good deed.

"No need!"

Fang Qing waved his hand, tore through the void, and disappeared.

"Huh? Mr. Ming seems quite interested in that near-fourth-tier inner core..."

Upon seeing this scene, Shang Yuanxin couldn't help but show a strange expression.

A moment later, Uncle Fu walked in: "Young Master... latest intelligence on the Helian Sea area!"

"Um?"

Shang Yuanxin took the jade slip, scanned it with her divine sense, and froze on the spot: "It's actually..."

……

Xiao Huanhai.

Tianxin Island.

Entrance to the Zhou Tian Secret Realm.

Dressed in a simple white gown, Qin Ruxue gazed at the tightly sealed barriers, her expression filled with emotion: "The third time..."

The opening of this Zhou Tian Secret Realm is closely related to her fate.

She was even involved in every opening of the secret realm and the design of the formations.

With the upcoming third time, they will completely dominate.

It must be said that after becoming Tara, one not only possesses a lifespan and magical power comparable to a Core Formation cultivator, but the accompanying divination ability is also of great benefit to comprehending formations.

Qin Ruxue is now not only a third-tier array master, but also considered extremely outstanding among third-tier array masters.

Even in the cultivation world of the East Sea, one can become a guest of honor in many cultivation sects by virtue of their mastery of array formations.

She even felt that with her own calculation abilities and status, she had a good chance of becoming a fourth-order array master in the future.

"How is it?"

A gentle voice came from behind.

Fang Qing stepped out of the void, gazing at the sealed spatial rift, his eyes shimmering with emerald light.

His purpose in coming to the Qi Refining World was largely for the Zhou Tian Star Palace Secret Realm.

"The speed at which the restrictions are collapsing is accelerating, and they should be lifted within two or three years."

Qin Ruxue said softly, "Once the secret realm is opened, it will be subjected to the erosion of the void storm... After this, the Zhou Tian Star Palace secret realm will probably completely collapse and return to the void..."

"It's precisely because the restriction collapsed that the opening date was brought forward so much... and there are no cultivation restrictions."

"Hmm... Keep a close watch, and report to me immediately if anything seems amiss."

Fang Qing glanced at the spatial rift again before stepping into the void.

……

Yuquan Island.

"Young master..."

As soon as Fang Qing appeared on the island, a streak of light flew over.

Yu Xiang'er looked at Fang Qing with a face full of surprise and admiration.

"I intend to retreat here for a period of time to cultivate myself."

Fang Qing spoke.

Although there are other options for seclusion, such as Taibai Island and Tianxin Island, they are well-known and not very peaceful.

The Zhou Tian Xing Gong Secret Realm is about to open, and this is the last time. Who knows what kind of monsters and demons will jump out? It's best to play it safe for now.

Yuquan Island is secluded and safe enough...

Furthermore, it possesses a third-tier spiritual vein and a spiritual spring, making it ideal for seclusion.

Although the accompanying spiritual spring was of no use to Fang Qing...

Boom!

After playing with Yu Xiang'er for a while, Fang Qing went to the secluded cultivation room inside the cave and closed the door.

He patted his storage bag, and immediately more than a dozen jade boxes flew out.

Once opened, various colors of light immediately begin to flash.

Top-tier spiritual items, enough to make even Core Formation cultivators envious, are almost everywhere here.

Most of them were third-tier water-attribute demon cores, especially one that was almost a fourth-tier core, which Fang Qing held and played with in his hand.

"With this item, plus that 'Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill'... breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation shouldn't be a problem."

Fang Qing examined it for a while and, after assessment, concluded that although most of the essence of this Mountain-Moving Turtle Inner Core had been lost, what remained was still barely usable.

"Behind those three fierce villains, there's probably a Nascent Soul stage expert. According to the divination, killing them would inevitably bring some trouble..."

"Since we've already got the near-fourth-tier demon cores, it's not a bad idea to spare their lives. Consider it money to buy their lives."

With his mastery of celestial secrets, he almost never makes a mistake in the path of Qi cultivation, and every step he takes is precisely in step with the pulse of the times.

Fang Qing calmed down, communicated with the Dao-born Pearl, and silently transformed the true elixir of the "Swallowing the Sea Technique".

The inner energy of the mid-stage Core Formation cultivator spread out, transforming into a black hole with a suction force, drawing a demon core into it and causing it to vanish instantly...

……

Sanyuan Island.

This place is located at a strategic geographical location in the Little World Sea, with convenient access and spiritual veins. Just by renting out cave dwellings, one can make a fortune.

This day.

A large number of flying boats gathered at the dock, and streaks of light flew up and landed, which were the cultivators coming and going.

No matter how the top echelons of the cultivation world change, the lower-level Qi-refining cultivators still live a life of mere survival for a few spirit stones.

"Senior, is this your first time visiting Sancai Market? I'm a local, and I can fulfill any needs you may have..."

A Qi Refining early-stage cultivator who was busy looking for work saw the light descend and bring an unfathomable pressure. He was startled and knew that a Foundation Establishment cultivator had arrived. He immediately put on a big smile and thought to himself that a great job had come.

"I've come to buy a few bottles of second-tier pills..."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator was a fat man dressed in brocade, toying with a golden copper coin-shaped spiritual artifact in his hand.

He had barely uttered a sentence when his expression suddenly changed, and he stared toward the deep sea.

"hold head high!"

Suddenly, a roar like that of a dragon or a serpent came from the other side, carrying an indescribable pressure.

The low-level spirit beasts nearby, meant for riding, were so frightened that they all lay down on the ground, some even defecating and urinating indiscriminately...

"A...a third-tier demon king?"

"Comparable to a Core Formation Ancestor..."

The fat Foundation Establishment cultivator looked in the direction from which the dragon's roar came and saw a colossal creature moving forward, seemingly like a small island, stirring up water mist.

Whoosh!

As the mist dissipated, the head of a horned dragon was revealed, behind which lay a massive tortoise shell...

"A third-tier dragon turtle?"

The fat man was startled and, without thinking, activated the magical weapon in his hand, transforming into a golden streak of light to escape for his life.

As it fled, it wondered, "Why doesn't it look like a dragon turtle? It looks more like... a longevity turtle?!"

It must be said that as a local cultivator of Sanyuan Island, he was quite knowledgeable, and the island had a special connection with the Longevity Turtle, so many cultivators knew about it.

"It is indeed a longevity tortoise... but neither the one owned by Alliance Leader Zhan back then nor the one owned by the Jiang family... was this big."

"Second-order and third-order are indeed incomparable..."

"Quickly, activate the island-protecting formation at full power and request reinforcements from the Azure Sea Sect again!"

……

The island was in chaos. Gazing at the majestic, mountain-like Longevity Turtle, they arrived near the Sancai Market.

Only then did the cultivators notice that there was actually a human figure standing on the tortoise shell.

He wore a blue robe with crimson sleeves, exuding the same terrifying inner energy; he was actually a Core Formation Ancestor!

In this small world, Core Formation cultivators are like gods!

"I, with my beautiful sleeves, return home in glory today..."

Zhan Hongxiu scanned the area with her divine sense, a slight smile appearing on her lips: "There are indeed a few old acquaintances here..."

Swish!

Several Foundation Establishment stage lights flew out from the market, the leader of whom had actually reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. They all bowed deeply and said, "Alliance Leader..."

Back then, Zhan Hongxiu successfully avenged herself, occupied Sanyuan Island and Sancai Market, and even established a loose alliance.

However, with the invasion of Zhongmeng and the departure of Zhan Hongxiu, the power in this place has changed hands several times over.

The cultivators that Zhan Hongxiu had favored had long since disappeared, and instead, a few inconspicuous cultivators from that time had taken up high positions.

Things have changed, but people are no longer the same.

Zhan Hongxiu sighed inwardly, but a beautiful smile appeared on her face: "I have returned today and wish to stay temporarily on Sanyuan Island. Is there any problem?"

"Of course there's no problem."

The leading late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator quickly shook his head, a smile on his face: "Sanyuan Island was originally yours, Alliance Leader, and even the Azure Sea Sect wouldn't object..."

After a while.

Zhan Hongxiu returned to the cave dwelling where she had once lived, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes: "Back then, my grandfather and I lived here for a long time..."

"Little Hong, you've returned home in glory..."

"We're out there living in constant fear, being relentlessly pursued and intercepted by Nascent Soul stage monsters..."

"But in this Lesser Universe, the Core Formation Ancestor is the ultimate authority!"

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the old tortoise laughed heartily: "Little Red, why don't you go and take down that Azure Sea Sect first, and then unify the Lesser Universe Sea cultivation world?"

"Old man Turtle?"

Zhan Hongxiu rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Elder Fang of the Azure Sea Sect has already reached the mid-stage of Core Formation. Although it's rumored that he has gone to the East Sea cultivation world to seek an opportunity to form the Nascent Soul stage, there are still two Core Formation cultivators here. Even if they are both at the early stage of Core Formation, I am only at the early stage of Core Formation myself..."

"There are still many differences between those in the early stages of Core Formation. With your cultivation technique and combat experience... if you still can't easily kill cultivators of the same level, then haven't I wasted my time teaching you?"

The old tortoise remained silent.

"Since I've finally returned to my hometown, let's not make it a bloody affair."

Zhan Hongxiu thought to herself, "Besides... based on my understanding of that person, they might not have really left... I might even run into them on this trip to the secret realm."

"Hmm, that person seems to have cultivated the 'Sea-Swallowing Technique.' You must be very careful, lest he devour you and make you impossible to control..."

The old man's voice suddenly became extremely solemn: "The Devouring Sea Technique is a top-tier demonic art, possessing the characteristics of devouring everything, nourishing oneself, and restraining all things... If you are devoured by him, the Turtle and Crane Longevity Technique lineage will no longer pose much of a threat to him in the future..."

"Such extraordinary abilities exist in the world."

Although it wasn't the first time she'd heard of it, Zhan Hongxiu was still incredibly shocked.

"This world is vast... and there are countless things you don't know."

The old tortoise snorted coldly: "When this secret realm opens, you must obtain the greatest opportunity—the Nine-Soul Agate! This item can not only be used to cultivate a Dharma Body Nascent Soul if you fail to condense your Nascent Soul, but if you successfully condense your Nascent Soul, it is also the best vessel for cultivating the great divine power of the 'Second Nascent Soul'!"