Chapter 201: Opening a Secondary Residence at Kanyuan Mountain to Lay the Groundwork for the Future

Kanyuan Mountain.

More than half a month has passed since Fang Longye and his party killed the Hunshi Demon King.

The entire blessed immortal mountain has long since changed its appearance, no longer possessing that fierce and oppressive atmosphere from the Hunshi Demon King's era.

The waves glisten, and all around is boundless seawater, sea and sky merging into one color, surrounding the exceptionally precipitous Kanyuan Mountain.

At the summit of Kanyuan Mountain, divine light floats in the air, with thousands of rosy clouds; five-colored rays of light bloom slowly from bottom to top, like a lotus flower, dripping with glazed colors, beautiful and magnificent.

Within Kanyuan Mountain, there are no small number of Demon Clan soldiers and generals, clad in armor and holding blades, obeying orders and prohibitions, formed into squads, patrolling all around without a moment's rest.

It was because Fang Longye, after thinking it over, still felt that establishing a secondary residence here held great potential.

Therefore, he returned to Beiju Luzhou, selected soldiers and appointed generals, and managed this treasure mountain.

Yuan Hong, clad in armor and holding a blade, wearing a helmet and greaves, walked through Kanyuan Mountain, heading in the direction of Shuizang Cave.

Looking around, he could not help but sigh with emotion: "The Great King truly has profound blessings and remarkable means. Such a blessed immortal mountain is actually only used as a secondary residence."

What he saw before him were red-well treasure springs everywhere, with spiritual energy surging upward, spraying high and falling back, like strings of clear beads, wispy and thin.

There was also Divine Light and auspicious mist, rising from time to time, then suddenly falling, condensing into a Necklace Canopy.

It was as if jade trees were piled with frost, some a thousand feet high, others an inch, some high and some low, shining with light.

It could truly be called a superior Blessed Land and Grotto-Heaven.

Perhaps, in terms of spiritual energy concentration, it was slightly inferior to the meticulously cultivated Cangmang Mountain.

Yet that sense of antiquity and weight was something Cangmang Mountain could never compare to.

Inside Shuizang Cave.

Floating pavilions and high platforms, kiosks and towers reflecting each other. Bamboo and rocks blended in harmony, ponds with misty willows, various rockeries adorned the scene, spiritual springs surged, and flying streams flowed across. The entire picture was exceptionally exquisite and beautiful.

Fang Longye was sitting cross-legged in front of a Lingchi, occasionally scattering specks of divine light.

This drew the golden carp in the pool to leap out, gracefully stretching their bodies in mid-air.

Under the reflection of the Divine Light and water colors, their golden scales were as brilliant and dazzling as gold.

A short while later.

He raised his head to look at Yuan Hong, who was standing respectfully with his hands at his sides not far away.

Looking at the hairstyle that was quite similar to the Saiyans of his past life, a flash of realization appeared in Fang Longye's eyes.

"So it was him~ I didn't expect this Monkey to have already attained the True Immortal Realm! His talent is quite good~"

As the saying goes, when one person attains the Dao, their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

Over these years, as he grew, his subordinates naturally would not remain stagnant.

Only.

Even with sufficient resources, few of his subordinates could keep advancing courageously.

It could be said that they were few and far between.

The most outstanding one was Luming, who had already touched the threshold of the Golden Immortal realm.

In terms of cultivation progress, he had even left Hu Qiuyue and Jinghuan behind.

As for this red ape before him, he still remembered when they first met, it was when he had just arrived at Cangmang Mountain, and it was merely a small monkey demon in the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Oh, it wasn't called Cangmang Mountain back then.

In just a few decades, from not yet having reached the Immortal Realm to the current True Immortal Realm. Even if such an achievement was largely attributed to the sufficient resources he provided for his subordinates.

But such progress, even with various reasons, was still eye-catching.

Feeling the emotions of reverence and gratitude emanating from the red ape before him, Fang Longye nodded inwardly.

Not bad~ He's the one!

Yuan Hong felt the gaze Fang Longye cast over, and while feeling apprehensive in his heart, his attitude became even more respectful.

"I wonder what impression the Great King has of me?" Yuan Hong murmured incessantly in his heart.

Half a month ago, his Great King returned to the Daoist temple, saying he wanted to open a secondary residence outside and asked Luming to organize the personnel.

He specifically designated that the commanding general must be of the monkey tribe.

The key was, even though he had broken through to the True Immortal Realm a year ago, logically it wouldn't have been his turn.

After all, with his Great King's fame spreading far and wide, there were no small number of monkey demons joining Cangmang Mountain, among whom were many outstanding figures in the True Immortal Realm.

Fortunately, Luming considered seniority and loyalty, which allowed him, a newly broken-through True Immortal, to be selected.

Now facing the Great King, he had to perform well and cherish this hard-won opportunity.

"I didn't expect you to have broken through to the True Immortal Realm. This speed is not slow at all~"

Fang Longye chuckled, breaking Yuan Hong's deep thought. He was startled awake and hurriedly replied: "It is all thanks to the Great King's great blessings~"

"What was your name again? Yuan Hong~ Hmm, good name." Fang Longye searched for the red ape's name in his mind and his heart skipped a beat.

He thought to himself, you really know how to pick names~

And you're quite bold too.

He casually tossed a red-gold pill toward him and said: "This pill is formed from the origin of the Honghuang exotic beast, Zhu Yan. I bestow it upon you today; I hope you work well~"

He had actually dismantled the Zhu Yan Military Command he had obtained previously.

"Many thanks, Great King! May the Great King enjoy eternal immortal blessings and live as long as the heavens~"

Yuan Hong received the pill and immediately bowed, full of excitement.

"Just follow my instructions and guard this secondary residence well in the future~" Fang Longye waved his sleeve, and an invisible force enveloped him, lifting him up.

Afterward, he said nonchalantly: "Also, in your spare time, you can go visit Huaguo Mountain; there are many of your kin there."

Bamboo leaves rustling, colors drooping and dark green.

Delicate green stones were dotted about, silent and soundless.

After sending Yuan Hong away, Fang Longye reached out to stir the Lingchi before him, sending ripples spreading out in layers.

His gaze was heavy, filled with deep contemplation.

Establishing a secondary residence at Kanyuan Mountain was not only because he truly felt it a pity for this place to be abandoned, but more so because, in a flash of inspiration, he had conceived the idea of planting a nail here.

After all, in the near future, the region where this Huaguo Mountain was located would become extraordinarily lively.

Although he had not yet thought clearly about how to act when the time came, it was always good to leave a head start near Huaguo Mountain now.

Just as he was pondering, Fang Longye's brow suddenly twitched, a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, and he cast all these thoughts to the back of his mind.

He stood up immediately, unable to wait, and headed toward the deepest part of this Grotto-Heaven.

The deepest part of Shuizang Cave.

The water vapor was dense, falling as a waterfall, its color a profound black.

Fang Longye sat cross-legged at the side of the pool formed by the waterfall, focusing his attention toward the center of his brow.

It was the Pure Lotus Divine Ability, which had finally fully transformed.

Seeing him steady his mind, the next moment, his brow shone with great brilliance.

Accompanied by murmuring Dao sounds, thousands upon thousands of seal characters emerged, falling into the void and transforming into lotus seeds.

They took root and sprouted, put forth branches and formed buds, and finally, the lotus flower bloomed, transforming into a magnificent Hundred-Leaf Dharma Lotus.

The hundred-leaf lotus flower covered the void.

The leaves were entirely cyan-green, totaling one hundred and eight, each one covered in fine lines, crisscrossing and intersecting, blooming with brilliance and deriving all sorts of wondrous scenes.

Further up was a lotus flower burning with brilliance; it was not gold, nor was it white, but remained as it had been before, like a Green Lotus.

The only difference was that the lotus flower was wreathed in eerie, burning cyan flames, filling the surrounding space.

As soon as the Green Lotus appeared, a light rose behind it, suddenly folding like a circular ring or an arched bridge, hanging high and motionless; a rustling sound came forth, as if bamboo leaves were swaying.

A sense of devouring the heavens and earth, viewing all things in the world as resources, filled the surroundings.

A long time passed.

The Green Lotus manifestation dissipated, and the pattern on his brow coiled and twisted, deforming and changing incessantly, until finally, it returned to its previous state, presenting as a Green Lotus pattern.

Only, compared to before, the Green Lotus pattern was increasingly complex, revealing a profound Aura.

Fang Longye sensed the power of the Pure Lotus Divine Ability after its transformation, and a smile could not help but appear at the corners of his mouth.

Gradually, the smile became more and more radiant, and in the end, he truly could not hold it back and burst into hearty laughter.

Now that the Pure Lotus Divine Ability had transformed, in addition to the enhancement of its previous functions and power, two new changes had been born. First, it added means for dealing with enemies.

By unleashing this divine ability, the Green Lotus manifestation could be spread out; every petal and every leaf possessed the power to devour the strength of others.

Moreover, once contaminated, it was like flames burning the body; without powerful means, it was almost never-ending until the cultivator was completely drained.

However, this method belonged to the offensive side; devouring the strength of others was to maintain the damage of the divine ability, and it could not absorb the strength of others for one's own use.

As for the second new change, it expanded the scope of the targets of the Pure Lotus Divine Ability.

Previously, the Pure Lotus Divine Ability could only be cast against living creatures, but now, it was no longer limited to whether a creature was alive or dead, and could even directly extract the essence of heavenly treasures.

For example, previously, if Fang Longye wanted to extract the fortune of others, he could only "swallow them whole" to have an effect. But now, even if it were a Corpse, he could still use the divine ability to refine it and remove the dross.

For another example—Fang Longye took out a section of golden spirit wood, upon which even a faint trace of innate Qi lingered.

It was precisely the section of Fusang Wood Spirit Branch he had put away earlier.

With a thought, a touch of cyan light appeared at his brow and landed on the spirit wood.

It immediately transformed into a lotus seed, took root and sprouted, blooming brilliantly, and extracting the fortune within.

Finally.

A Green Lotus immortal flower took root on the Fusang Wood, swaying gracefully.

The gold and cyan ground against each other, looking truly beautiful.

Afterward, the immortal flower dissipated, transforming into a Lotus Seed that sank into his body.

Profound and obscure principles merged into his heart, bringing unimaginable insights.

The essence of the Fusang Wood Spirit Branch transformed into a thick, golden stream of vital energy, merging into his own body and strengthening his foundation.

As for the Fusang Wood Spirit Branch in his hand, it had shrunk by several sizes, and its color had also become somewhat dim.

It was very clear that the current Pure Lotus Divine Ability could not only be used on people, but could also be used to extract the fortune within dead objects.

It could be said.

If it were not for the fact that casting the Pure Lotus Divine Ability belonged to refining and removing dross, turning the essence of all things into pure energy and Dao Rhyme insights, and could not affect the Bloodline.

It would be almost no different from the 'Yin and Yang Great Vehicle Dragon Transformation Scripture'.

Fang Longye immediately took out a section of Laurel Wood Spirit Branch and held it in his hand.

"It is just right to cultivate well in this secondary residence."

Time does not linger, and the seasons flow like a stream.

In the blink of an eye, a year and a half had passed.

Kanyuan Mountain.

In Shuizang Cave.

Pavilions were arranged in rows, and kiosks intersected.

Apart from this, it was lonely and desolate; the Grotto-Heaven appeared very empty, filled entirely with misty water light.

Clouds and mists steamed upward, rising to the void at the top, forming layers upon layers of clear cloud-and-water light, like colorful ribbons, moving slowly.

Intertwining with layers of swaying halos, curved like fine eyebrows or a new moon, vast and boundless, moving back and forth.

Amidst the pond and smoky willows, white birds flew across with wings spread, their tail feathers as large as wheels, their cries like those of cranes.

A short while later.

Only the sound of footsteps could be heard, continuous and rhythmic, accompanied by the chiming of jade chimes and the sound of bells and drums.

Twelve beautiful female demons, each holding a jade tray in their hands, walked through the corridors and paths toward a palace, their steps light as they carried various delicacies and fine foods.

Leading these twelve female demons at the front was Long Xuan, whom Fang Longye had taken in as a "temporary" maid.

She was seen with her hair tied up in a bun, small coral horns growing on her forehead, and three strands of dark hair falling before her, obscuring the pale gold lotus-patterned gauze dress.

Draped in colorful ribbons that wound around her shoulders and body, she wore bells that jingled incessantly as she walked, like mountain spring water washing over stones.

Looking at this scene, it was clearly the posture of a head maid from a wealthy household.

Approaching the palace and sensing the various Aura within, she could not help but knit her fine brows, a look of shame and indignation appearing on her jade face.

"You all wait for me here."

Long Xuan calmed her emotions, her face cold as frost, and gave instructions to the female demons behind her who were holding the various delicacies.

Then, she smoothed her hair with her hand, her ribbons swaying, and stepped inside.

A red copper incense burner emitted curling smoke.

After the meal, the table was left in a mess of cups and plates, waiting for the group of female demons to clean up.

Fang Longye casually picked up a spirit fruit from the fruit platter and tossed it into his mouth.

Mmm~ It is truly worthy of being named after Huaguo Mountain; the spirit fruits produced are sweet, delicious, and full of spiritual energy.

It is no wonder the Monkey on Huaguo Mountain are all strong and healthy; even without practicing cultivation, they are far superior to monkey demons from other places.

These spirit fruits all originated from Huaguo Mountain.

As the saying goes, those who live on the mountain live off the mountain, and those who live by the water live off the water. With such a vast land of fortune right beside him, Fang Longye would not turn a blind eye to it.

Naturally, he let his subordinates go to Huaguo Mountain from time to time to "borrow" some benefits.

Having helped that group of Monkey resolve a great enemy, they should show some appreciation, right? He wouldn't ask for their seasonal offerings, but letting him share in the spirit items produced by Huaguo Mountain was surely acceptable!

Huaguo Mountain is so large and its produce so abundant, how much could a group of Monkey eat and use?

Wouldn't it be a waste to leave it there? It would be better to use it to support the career of King Fang.

It must be said, this decision was truly excellent.

Qingli, Ao Ying, and other close associates, leading the subordinates they had summoned, had indeed gathered quite a few good things.

Aside from lacking spirit items of the innate level, there was a dazzling array of all kinds of acquired spirit items, immortal fruits, and rare treasures.

It could be said that his collection had been greatly enriched.

Although he no longer had use for many of these things, they were still treasures quite worth showing off, whether used to reward subordinates or as the foundation for his own Wanling Workshop.

Other than seemingly offending the future Great Sage Equaling Heaven, there was really no other obstacle.

However, he did not care, nor did he have the slightest concern.

Helping your Monkey descendants get rid of such a fierce Demon, what is wrong with eating a little and taking a little of yours? Being too petty would damage the reputation of the Handsome Monkey King! Woo woo woo~ On the table, the water in a copper pot on a small stove was boiling, emitting a long, wailing sound.

Without needing Fang Longye to say a word, Long Xuan, who was standing by, lowered her eyes, rose to step forward, lifted the lid of the pot, and took a look.

The boiling water rose like crab eyes, in strings, just right.

So she lifted it down and poured the tea with her slender hands.

Watching Long Xuan busy herself, Fang Longye turned his head and asked Qingli with a smile: "How did you do it? To make her so obedient~"

Qingli shook her head and smiled: "Don't ask about that, Young Master, just tell me how my teaching is?"

He reached out to take the tea offered by Long Xuan with both hands, sipped it slowly, and could not help but see a light in his eyes.

It really is quite good!

The way of tea is very particular; it is not just good tea and good water that make a good cup of tea.

The technique, the heat,... and so on, are all crucial and indispensable.

And this cup of tea before him left a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth, and was even suffused with wisps of Dao, which came from the tea-maker herself—Long Xuan's own insights into cultivation.

It showed her skill was extraordinary~ He immediately praised Long Xuan, who was in a submissive posture: "Good craftsmanship! It seems you are truly suited for this task of serving tea and pouring water!"

Once these words were spoken, they were like a knife stabbing into Long Xuan's lungs, making her face turn red with anger, yet she dared not speak angrily to Fang Longye and could only suppress this resentment in her heart.

Seeing this, Fang Longye chuckled inwardly.

Not bad! If this were in the past, she would have already been baring her fangs at him!

After finishing the tea and putting down the cup, Fang Longye stretched his back, feeling refreshed.

For over a year, he had been immersed in cultivation, relying on his transformed Pure Lotus Divine Ability and the "Yin and Yang Great Vehicle Dragon Transformation Scripture" to successfully smelt the spirit branches of the Fusang Wood and Laurel Wood into his body.

Half served as resources to increase his Dharma, and half became the fortune for transforming his Bloodline.

His cultivation in other aspects had not fallen behind either, and he had made some progress.

After this period of quiet cultivation, it was time to pack up and continue his journey.

(End of chapter)