Chapter 166
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Chapter 166: Arrival at Penglai
In the past, the life-and-death arena at the Outer Sect Competition had been utterly beyond the reach of Ice and Fire Poison Dragon. But now everything changed. Each member now possessed multiple third-tier magical items—all top-grade pieces perfectly matching their attributes. With near-limitless cultivation resources, failing to claim victory would truly make them unworthy of living!
To speak plainly, even a pig showered with such resources could dominate the life-and-death arena.
Upon hearing Fang Lie’s words, the four declared in unison: "Brother, rest assured—we’ll prevail!"
Fang Lie smiled warmly. "Excellent. I’ll await your triumph and prepare magnificent gifts for your success."
"Truly?" Ice Second Brother’s eyes lit up. "Fourth-tier treasures?"
"Perhaps advanced Dao magic?" Fang Huo ventured.
"Support-type treasures?" Longxing Tianxia guessed.
"None of those." Fang Lie smirked. "I’ll provide top-tier treasures and Dao magic as standard fare. These gifts will surpass such trifles!"
"Then what?" they clamored.
"A secret for now." Fang Lie chuckled. "I must cultivate new divine skills before departing in days."
With that, he vanished into his training chamber.
The four exchanged puzzled glances.
"If not treasures or Dao magic…" Ice Second Brother scratched his head.
"Big Brother implied fourth-rank treasures would be common," Longxing Tianxia mused. "His special gifts must exceed them."
"Obviously fifth-rank treasures!" Fang Huo exclaimed. "With Big Brother’s wealth, he’ll wield sixth-rank gear within three years!"
"Fool!" Ice Second Brother snorted. "Could Big Brother surpass Purple Palace realm cultivators in three years? Even they struggle with fifth-rank treasures!"
"Exactly," Longxing Tianxia agreed. "He wouldn’t give unusable decorations."
"Then what?" Fang Huo grumbled.
"Three years will tell," Ice Second Brother declared. "I begin closed-door training today!"
"Same here!" Fang Huo vowed.
"I shan’t be outdone!" Longxing Tianxia thumped his chest.
Mao Mao piped up softly: "I’ll train too! We’ll all win the life-and-death arena for Brother!"
"Let’s astonish everyone!" they chorused, bursting into laughter before scattering to their quarters.
Meanwhile, Fang Lie commenced studying the Guiding Mark Art from the Divine Phoenix Nirvana Scripture—a divine skill requiring a thousand-zhang Qi Sea. Despite its modest name, its power chilled the blood. Using Nirvana fire, he could plant markers allowing resurrection at death sites via the Cycle of Fire’s teleportation array, bypassing arduous returns to Mo Sect.
This proved vital for his perilous Wanxing Sea mission where countless deaths awaited. Traditional revival would waste months on travel. Now, each demise became strategic—resurging instantly on the battlefield to plague enemies with endless frustration.
Fang Lie had specifically aimed to master this divine skill before departure, recognizing its critical value. The Guiding Mark Art proved more challenging than his previous skills, as it involved the laws of spatial teleportation. Under the old bird’s guidance, Fang Lie barely grasped it after seven or eight days of intense cultivation.
With the one-month deadline approaching, Fang Lie ceased his closed-door training without delay. He first visited the Pill Room to nurture the "Two Two Two" treasure within his Qi Sea. Next, he approached the altar housing the Ancient Heroic Souls, offering his blood essence and requesting their guardianship. Should intruders appear, the Ice and Fire Poison Dragon might falter, necessitating the Ancient Heroic Souls’ intervention.
For his journey to Wanxing Sea, Fang Lie resolved to remain discreet. Despite his strength, recklessly revealing his capabilities risked attracting Thunder Tribulation Immortals—foes he couldn’t defeat, even if unkillable.
The Ancient Heroic Soul, once a Ninth-Rank Puppet, retained its spirit and spiritual bone. Proper restoration might revive its former glory. Yet even a hint of a Ninth-Rank Treasure could incite bloodshed. Already possessing multiple Fourth-tier Magical Items, Fang Lie saw little need to risk carrying it further and left it behind as a safeguard.
Upon completing preparations, Fang Lie discovered the Ice and Fire Poison Dragon were in closed-door training, regretting his inability to bid farewell. Still, their dedication pleased him. After parting with the others, he embarked on his journey.
Hours later, guided by the jade token, Fang Lie reached the Mo Sect’s Transfer Hall—a complex of hundreds of halls, each with teleportation arrays leading to distinct destinations. The largest hall loomed hundreds of zhang wide, its colossal dome radiating grandeur.
Eight Law Enforcement Heavenly Soldiers stood guard at the entrance, flanked by hundreds more. Each towered ten zhang tall, exuding heavy spiritual pressure and unfathomable strength—all at least Wind Tribulation Immortals in cultivation. Fang Lie surmised hidden reinforcements reinforced the hall’s defenses against enemy incursions.
Beneath the titanic guards, a drowsy Old Dao Master stirred upon hearing Fang Lie’s name. "Teleportation destination?" he hurriedly asked.
"Wanxing Sea’s Northern Region, Penglai," Fang Lie replied, handing over Mo Wanfang’s jade token containing mission details and teleportation authorization.
The Old Dao Master inspected the token, returning it with conflicted resignation. Recognizing the extortion attempt—mirroring his Jade Pool experience—Fang Lie coldly demanded, "Seeking bribes again?"
"F-fees are standard…" the Old Dao Master stammered.
"Shall I verify this ‘rule’ with mission command?" Fang Lie retorted. "If legitimate, I’ll pay. If not, choose your demise."
"Go, just go!" the Old Dao Master pleaded, abandoning the charade. The sect’s unofficial toll system crumbled before Fang Lie’s authority and the Benevolence Token’s lethal reputation.
Laughing, Fang Lie entered the Transfer Hall and vanished. The Old Dao Master cursed his misfortune as the teleportation array activated, depositing Fang Lie into unknown territory.
