Free Web NovelChapter 323: Chapter 79: Demon Lion Peak’s Next Peak Master 2
The seven Cyan Simurghs had all accepted it as their master, asking it to teach them the ancient legends and history of the Demon Race...
Fang Cheng then released the Cyan Simurghs and Immortal Cranes from the jade token. After giving a few instructions, he had Cang Wuya lead them to the three Cyan Mountains to build their nests and cultivate.
For a time, the Pocket World Spiritual Building was filled with the figures of soaring Immortal Birds, adding to its immortal-like atmosphere.
「A few days later.」
The Ye Family sent over four young and beautiful maids.
One of them was a girl who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen. Her features were pretty, a budding beauty in every sense.
She wore an aquamarine silk dress that complemented her slender and graceful figure. Though young, she had a gentle and delicate air. Her bright, clear eyes, limpid pools of black and white, seemed as if they could speak.
This girl was none other than the daughter of the late Senior Brother Liu, Liu Miaoyin.
Fang Cheng had given her the name "Miaoyin" because he fondly remembered that her mother, Senior Sister Yang, was a rare Sound Cultivator and a master of the xiao flute.
’I wonder if this girl inherited her mother’s mantle?’
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「Several months later.」
Ye Yan and Mu Xuanyu gave birth to two baby boys, one after the other.
The two women asked Fang Cheng to name the children. After some thought, Fang Cheng first established a sixteen-character generational poem for the Fang Family:
Reverence, Constancy, Humility, Clarity;
Cultivate the Dao, Question the Heavens;
An Abyssal Dragon, Hidden in the Deeps;
Soar to the Sky, Become Immortal.
These two sons belonged to the "Jing" (Reverence) generation. He named them Fang Jingyuan and Fang Jingxuan, respectively.
The arrival of new family members in the Cave Mansion was a joyous occasion. Since transmigrating, Fang Cheng’s attitude had been somewhat cynical and detached, as if he were merely playing a game in the Mortal World. But now, seeing his own bloodline, he suddenly realized he had forged too many bonds with this world.
The past was dust in the wind.
This life, this world, this very moment—this was what was most real.
Holding his two children, he sighed with emotion, "I am not alone on my Path!"
Meanwhile, Lu Wei and Mu Xuanyu worked together to sort through a batch of Spiritual Medicines, which Mu Xuanyu then used to begin the alchemy process.
After more than a month, she finally succeeded in refining the Vermilion Bird Divine Pill.
Not only were the required Spiritual Medicines rare and difficult to find, but the refining process was also fraught with difficulty. Mu Xuanyu failed five consecutive times before succeeding on her sixth attempt.
Only a single pill was created.
Fang Cheng took this Vermilion Bird Divine Pill to pay a visit to his esteemed master, Sun Fuguo.
Within the Yinluo Sect, only Sun Fuguo currently met the conditions to use the pill. The other Peak Masters were still lacking.
Among the Inner Sect Elders, no one was qualified to attempt a breakthrough to the Life Soul Realm.
Inside Sun Fuguo’s Cave Mansion, the master and disciple sat leisurely, sipping tea. Seeing that his beloved disciple’s Cultivation had already broken through to the Late-Life Talisman Stage, Sun Fuguo couldn’t help but advise, "Your Cultivation is progressing too quickly. You must be careful of an unstable foundation, or you will sow the seeds of future trouble."
In his travels, he had seen others whose Cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds in a short period. This was especially common among Demon Cultivators, but their fates were rarely good.
How many years had it been since Fang Cheng ascended to the Life Talisman Realm? For his Magical Power to increase this fast was simply unheard of.
Who would believe there were no hidden dangers?
Fang Cheng nodded. "I understand, Master. I have been focusing on consolidating my Cultivation and refining my Magical Power."
He knew his own situation best. The root cause was the Creation Golden Talisman.
By borrowing the power of the Creation Golden Talisman, he had comprehended the Celestial Demon True Intent within the Li Hen Demon Light and condensed a Resentment Demon Bead, which allowed him to refine living beings to bolster himself.
Without the Creation Golden Talisman, he feared he would have long since suffered a backlash from the Resentment Celestial Demon.
Sun Fuguo knew his disciple held many secrets, and it wasn’t his place to ask. He himself was at a critical juncture, attempting to break through to the Life Soul Realm. Success could come in months, or he could remain stuck for decades without making any progress.
It was just as he had said before entering seclusion: although fighting a Life Soul Realm master had granted him new insights and brought him a step closer, this final step was still as difficult as ascending to heaven.
He had long since sworn an oath: he would not emerge from seclusion until he succeeded!
Therefore, he only offered a verbal warning about his disciple’s affairs and had no intention of interfering further.
Fang Cheng took out a Jade Bottle and said with a serious expression, "Master, this is a Spirit Pill I found. It is said to help a Cultivator break through the Life Soul Barrier. Please accept it."
"It is kind of you to think of me." Sun Fuguo stroked his long beard and smiled. "There are countless Spiritual Elixirs and Wondrous Medicines in this world, but I have never heard of a Divine Pill that can help one break through to the Life Soul Realm. You must not have been deceived by some unscrupulous Alchemy Master."
Fang Cheng said sincerely, "But what if it works? I have already inspected the pill; its properties are harmless. Why not give it a try, Master?"
Sun Fuguo no longer refused. He took the Jade Bottle, poured the Vermilion Bird Divine Pill into his palm, and examined it closely before saying, "Alright. I will try it later."
Fang Cheng chatted with Sun Fuguo for a while longer before taking his leave.
Upon returning to Canglan Cave, he also entered seclusion.
He didn’t dwell on whether Sun Fuguo would ultimately take the Vermilion Bird Divine Pill.
Everyone has their own destiny.
He had given the pill to Sun Fuguo for three reasons. First, out of respect for their master-disciple bond; Sun Fuguo had taught him the Dao, answered his questions, and shown him great kindness.
Second, if Sun Fuguo could break through to the Life Soul Realm sooner, it would only benefit him.
Third, it was a way to verify the effectiveness of the Vermilion Bird Divine Pill.
However, in the Cultivation Realm, it was impossible to know another’s heart, and trust was the most difficult thing to grant.
How many people had used repaying a kindness as a pretext for harboring ill intentions? The crucial point was whether Sun Fuguo could overcome his own inner doubts and trustingly consume the pill.
This was Sun Fuguo’s destiny, preordained by the heavens. Thus, Fang Cheng had said just enough. Saying more would have been superfluous and might have interfered with Sun Fuguo’s judgment.
It was best to let nature take its course.
He stayed within his Pocket World Spiritual Building, paying no mind to worldly affairs.
On most days, aside from cultivating and refining his Magical Power, he spent his time either accompanying his wives and concubines or teasing his sons. Life was carefree and relaxed.
When Wen Qianqian and Feng Ling heard that Ye Yan had given birth to a son, they rushed to Canglan Cave to visit, bringing many gifts for the child.
Both women had their own ambitions. Wen Qianqian shouldered the responsibility of reviving the Myriad Phenomena Immortal Sect, while the highly ambitious Feng Ling had her sights set on becoming a Peak Master. For these reasons, Fang Cheng had not discussed having children with either of them.
Originally, Fang Cheng and Feng Ling’s relationship had been kept secret, with only Wen Qianqian in the know.
Now that all the women were gathered, they decided to be open about it. Feng Ling stayed in the Pocket World Spiritual Building for several days, and the time they all spent together was filled with wild, enchanting escapades not fit for description.
Among all the women, Feng Ling’s talent for cultivation was second to none. She had been the prodigy and chosen hope of the Feng Family since childhood. Now, after many years of cultivating on Golden Furnace Peak, supported by the Feng Family’s resources, she was not far from the Perfection Realm of the Early Life Talisman Stage.
Moreover, she had condensed her Life Talisman using the Myriad Manifestations Celestial Dew, so breaking through the bottleneck to the Mid-Life Talisman Stage in the future would be far less difficult for her than it was for Hua Yutang or Feng Ziang.
Taking advantage of the rare and joyous gathering, Fang Cheng took out the Qian Ling Fruits to share with the women.
These nineteen Qian Ling Fruits, which he had brought back from the Sanzong Mountain Secret Realm, were older than the previous batch of Spirit Fruits. The Spiritual Qi they contained was far more abundant; a single fruit was equivalent to several years of their own solitary cultivation.
All the women benefited greatly, each in turn using the Yin Yang Harmony Technique with Fang Cheng to refine the Spiritual Power of the Qian Ling Fruits.
One day, he and Feng Ling were on their bed, jointly exploring the profound mysteries of a Secret Technique. Both were extremely focused, immersed in an indescribably wonderful state from which they could not extricate themselves.
Suddenly, a tidal wave of Spiritual Qi surged from outside.
Inside the Grotto Heaven, the great runic sun flickered erratically, and the frequency at which the infinite runes within it appeared and vanished suddenly accelerated.
Fang Cheng sensed the change in the aura outside and snapped back to reality. A look of joy crossed his face. "It must be Master! He must have successfully broken through. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be such an astonishing fluctuation of aura on Demon Lion Peak."
Feng Ling’s snow-white cheeks were flushed, a lock of black hair stuck to her forehead. She was drenched in fragrant sweat, looking utterly alluring. With a languid yet surprised expression, she asked, "Peak Lord Sun really broke through to the Life Soul Realm?"
If that were true, it would be a monumental event for the Yinluo Sect, the likes of which hadn’t been seen in five hundred years!
A second Life Soul Realm cultivator had now been born in the entire Abyssal Marsh.
Fang Cheng pulled away, causing Feng Ling to frown, bite her lip, and let out a soft moan.
She pulled the silk quilt over her body, covering her graceful and curvaceous figure. The snow-white, crystalline skin of her chest was still exposed, her full peaks half-hidden, their curves breathtaking.
Fang Cheng got out of bed and started getting dressed. He said apologetically, "It’s almost certainly him. I have to go see."
Feng Ling nodded and knelt up. Her beautiful eyes watched Fang Cheng as she straightened his collar, saying softly, "If Peak Lord Sun has truly ascended to the Life Soul Realm, then the next Peak Master of Demon Lion Peak can be none other than you."
Her slender, snow-white feet were bare. Her full, pert bottom rested lightly on the heels of her feet, her small, exquisite toes curled delicately. The luster of her skin was beyond beautiful.
Previously on Demon Lion Peak, besides Sun Fuguo, Cai Li could have been called the strongest expert.
But now, Fang Cheng was widely acknowledged as the number one expert below the Life Soul Realm.
The position of Peak Master in the Yinluo Sect had always been determined by strength. Looking at it now, it really was Fang Cheng’s turn to take on the role.
Feng Ling’s gaze did nothing to hide her adoration and excitement.
Although she was still a long way from becoming the Peak Master of Golden Furnace Peak, her Dao companion was about to become the Peak Master of Demon Lion Peak!
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