Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists

Mysterious Heaven Mountain Range.

Within the grand hall, every Immortal Cultivator wore a look of panic.

"Do we really have to relocate?"

A Foundation Establishment elder stood up, "Even during the last beast tide, didn’t we endure by relying on the ancestors and the Great Array? Why must we retreat to Thousand Island Lake this time?"

"This beast tide... is different from the previous ones..."

At this moment, the sect leader was replaced by a Wu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who coughed and said, "The Green Wood Sect and Yiling Valley have already relocated..."

As he spoke these words, his heart was also bleeding.

People could leave, but the Spiritual Vein could not be moved, and many Spirit Medicines in the Spiritual Medicine Garden would completely lose their potential to continue growing once they were harvested.

Not to mention the losses along the way and the livelihood issues after reaching Thousand Island Lake...

Each of these matters represented significant resource expenditures.

"Hmph, the Green Wood Sect doesn’t have a Nascent Soul Patriarch to preside over it; as for Yiling Valley... they originally belong to Thousand Island Lake. But as strangers in a new place, we might not even be able to obtain a second-tier Spiritual Vein..."

Spoke another Foundation Establishment elder.

"With the reputation of our ancestor, securing a second-tier spiritual island shouldn’t be a problem. I remember there’s a disciple from the Yan family line in our sect who has deep connections with the Yan Family of Ling Kong Island. We could certainly ask to stay there for a while..."

A female Foundation Establishment Cultivator voiced her opinion.

She seemed very supportive of relocating.

In fact, none of the Cultivators present were fools, but with the greater good of the sect at stake, even though they were reluctant, they had to resist at first.

Upon seeing this, Sect Leader Wu couldn’t help but bitterly smile.

If there were even a sliver of hope, he wouldn’t want to give up the Mysterious Heaven Mountain Range either.

But this beast tide was simply too terrifying.

It was said that not only were there dozens of third-order Monster beasts, there might even be a Transformed Great Demon behind the scenes!

In such a situation, if they didn’t seek protection from the Island Master of the Three Kingdoms League at Thousand Island Lake, what else could they do?

Unlike Mysterious Heaven Sect, which needed to gather the elders to discuss differences, those Foundation Establishment families, sects, and even the smaller forces and Individual Cultivators at the Qi Refining stage... had long since abandoned everything to seek refuge in the Thousand Island Lake region.

If one were to look down from the sky, they would see that along with the beast tide, the Cultivators from the Three Kingdoms Cultivation World were moving toward Thousand Island Lake.

...

By the shores of Thousand Island Lake.

"Quick... get on the boat!"

A group of Immortal Cultivators hurriedly tried to board a large ship.

Just at this moment, a cry of an eagle suddenly sounded from not too far away!

Whoosh!

A black Escape Light appeared, revealing an enormous black eagle.

The terrifying aura of a third-order Monster beast spread out, even causing Qi Refining Immortal Cultivators to be unable to move.

Screech!!

The mighty black eagle with iron-like cold feathers circled and was about to dive down, eager to feast on the spiritual energy-rich flesh and blood of Immortal Cultivators.

Chirp Chirp!

The next moment, a cluster of azure flames appeared.

The green Fire Luan flew in from above the lake, carrying trails of azure flames, flapping its wings and creating azure fire as its beak struck fiercely.

A fire from the Azure Luan directly shattered the monster wind of the black eagle, and then the slender beak of the Green Fire Luan struck upon the black eagle’s iron feather defense.

Thud!

In midair, the enormous corpse of the black eagle fell down, and countless feathers scattered.

"It’s the Island Master’s divine beast!"

A young man exclaimed excitedly, "The Island Master has sent divine beasts to rescue us."

Cheers erupted among the Immortal Cultivators on the ship.

The glory of the Dragon Fish Island Master’s Dragon and Phoenix Carriage from the past was well-known to these newer generation of Immortal Cultivators.

Only a few older-looking Cultivators secretly pursed their lips.

...

Jade Island.

"Young Master... as you instructed, we have relocated the Ruan Family from Maple Leaf Island and those close to us from Dragon Fish Island to Jade Island..."

Zhong Hongyu, accompanied by Zheng Shan, was summarizing the past period’s events to Fang Xi.

"In addition, Cultivators from the Three Kingdoms Cultivation World keep pouring into Thousand Island Lake, and some lower-tier spiritual islands are already overburdened..."

"We can open up Maple Leaf, Ling Kong, Golden Turtle, Dragon Fish, and other spiritual islands as appropriate... but I will not be taking in anyone on Jade Island," said Fang Xi, waving his hand.

Just then, a melodious phoenix cry came from the outside.

A bunch of azure flames landed inside the hall, and from within emerged the figure of Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing opened her mouth and spat out a pitch-black Demon Pill that appeared before them.

The fresh blood and Evil Qi mingled on it caused even Zhong Hongyu to show a change in color, "A freshly obtained third-order Demon Pill, have high-order Monster beasts already made their way to Thousand Island Lake?"

"It was only a matter of time..."

Fang Xi took the Demon Pill, casually stroked it, and looked thoughtfully at Zheng Shan, "I’ve heard... the Green Wood Sect has already relocated to Thousand Island Lake?"

"Yes!"

Zheng Shan quickly bowed, "Our sect’s Patriarch sensed the ferocity of this beast tide and began preparations to relocate early, so the losses were not great..."

After all, the Green Wood Sect had no Golden Core Cultivators, they were quite flexible, and they didn’t carry as many burdens as the Mysterious Heaven Sect.

"Now that the beast tide is approaching and the world is in chaos... but the Green Wood Sect doesn’t even have a single Jia Dan," said Fang Xi, shaking his head. He nonchalantly tossed the Demon Pill over.

"Island Master, I..."

Zheng Shan clumsily received it, her hands trembling.

This third-order Demon Pill was something Patriarch Lu Qing had dreamed of for many years and had never obtained.

And now, it had effortlessly ended up in her hands?

"This third-order Demon Pill, I bestow it to you..."

Fang Xi said casually.

Even though becoming a Jia Dan Immortal Cultivator through refining a Demon Pill meant there would be no further progress, they still possessed the Magic Power and Divine Skills of the early Core Formation stage, along with a long lifespan.

With Zheng Shan’s aptitude and temperament... Fang Xi felt that the other party wouldn’t be able to form a true Golden Core either.

Thus, to enjoy the prestige of a Jia Dan patriarch for a few hundred years wasn’t such a bad deal.

...

After sending Zhong Hongyu and Zheng Shan away.

Fang Xi stood up and went to the back hall of the Evergreen Hall.

Recently, he had never given up on repairing the ancient teleportation array. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Now, the second ancient teleportation array was also close to being completely repaired.

He approached the ancient teleportation array and took out a ’Void Crystal’...

Several months later...

After inserting high-grade Spirit Stones into the slots, Fang Xi shaped magic signs with both hands.

Humming!

Bright silver light shone from the ancient teleportation array, abruptly roaring to life.

"It’s ready!"

Seeing this, Fang Xi’s face showed a hint of joy, "The corresponding magic array on the other side of the ancient teleportation array isn’t damaged... This one can be used."

"Unfortunately, back then I didn’t have the Soul-Hunting Ghost at hand, so I don’t know to where exactly this teleportation array sends you."

In reality, it was because his capabilities were insufficient at the time; even if he had caught the ghost, it would have been difficult to extract its memories.

Moreover, that person held too many secrets and had endless tricks up his sleeve; it was best to kill him sooner rather than later, to not give him the slightest chance.

In the face of the unknown, Fang Xi naturally resorted to his old methods.

A flash of black light, and there appeared an armored Heterodox Nascent Soul wielding a Blood Converting Demonic Sabre with a Divine Infant Sword hidden within its body.

"Just relying on the Nascent Soul, I’m afraid, might not be enough."

Looking at the Heterodox Nascent Soul, Fang Xi murmured to himself, then touched the Mountain Sea Pearl tattoo.

A bull-horned monstrosity of a Refining Corpse walked out, none other than the ’Mysterious Fire Zombie’!

Ever since Fang Xi had created the Heterodox Nascent Soul, this Refining Corpse, comparable to the mid Core Formation stage, had rarely been used.

This time, it was only because the Heterodox Nascent Soul needed a vessel that Fang Xi thought of this particular Refining Corpse.

"Minotaur warrior, to battle!"

The Heterodox Nascent Soul moved above the Mysterious Fire Zombie, transformed into a mass of dark light, and descended into its Dantian Qi Ocean.

This was not Soul Possession, just temporary bodily control.

Now that Fang Xi’s main Nascent Soul was stronger than the Heterodox Nascent Soul, he wasn’t worried about it leaving for a short time.

Even if the Heterodox Nascent Soul was lost or trapped somewhere, the main body could go to the Red Sun World and then instantly appear by its side.

For Fang Xi, the big issue of the possibility of a Demon Path Externalization fleeing didn’t exist at all.

It was naturally one of the marvelous uses of the Treasures of All Heavens.

Black demonic light emerged within the eyes of the Mysterious Fire Zombie, who then began to stride forward into the ancient teleportation array.

"Safe travels!"

Fang Xi raised his hand, and a Magic Spell shot toward the ancient teleportation array.

Amidst the flickering silver light, the Mysterious Fire Zombie’s figure suddenly disappeared...

...

Hum!

In a seemingly long-abandoned ancient complex, much of it buried by yellow sand.

In an underground secret chamber, atop an ancient teleportation array suddenly erupted a brilliant silver light, from which a bull-horned figure emerged.

"Where is this...?"

The Heterodox Nascent Soul touched its own bull horns and projected its Divine Consciousness outward.

Then, as if having discovered something, the Mysterious Fire Zombie moved toward a rock-sealed door and raised its fists.

Bang Bang!

After a few punches, countless stones flew and the rock door cracked open, revealing a pitch-dark passage...

Not long after, a streak of light flew into the sky.

Fang Xi’s eyes were deep as he looked at the vast expanse of yellow sand stretching for miles, as well as the ruins of walls and remnants of what might have once been an oasis, and he understood, "Turns out it’s the Western Desert Cultivation World? Well, that’s acceptable... As long as it’s not the Central Region, all is fine."

His Divine Consciousness swept over the area below, finding that it had once been a settlement of the human race, but with the oasis gone, it had long been abandoned and there wasn’t a trace of Spiritual Vein energy.

The entire city had been buried by the yellow sand!

"This... actually serves to hide the ancient teleportation array perfectly."

Fang Xi chose a direction at random and started to fly away swiftly.

Whoosh Whoosh!

A gale swept by, carrying a sea of golden sand along with it.

...

In the desert, a beleaguered caravan of pack animals was scattered about, with several beasts decapitated and lying on the ground, their blood spilling out.

The state of the corpses suggested they had encountered something horrifying that had feasted upon them.

Several Cultivators were wielding magical tools, battling against Monster beasts that burrowed out from the sand dunes.

These Monster beasts resembled earthy yellow worms, as thick as buckets, with no eyes on their heads but covered with sharp fangs.

"There are too many Earth Borer Demon Qius..."

A male Cultivator, his head wrapped in cloth revealing only his eyes, shouted, "You go first..."

However, before he could nobly sacrifice himself, a shadow descended from the sky, and black flames emerged.

Puff!

The bodies of the Earth Borer Demon Qius, which had been impervious to magical tools, touched the tiniest bit of black flame and instantly turned to ash.

"Ah!"

A young girl emitted a cry of surprise, then sensing the unfathomable Magic Power emanating from Fang Xi, she immediately became respectful, "Thank you, senior, for your life-saving grace..."