Chapter 243: Blessing in Disguise, Perfectly Matched

Carefully examining the black seal floating in his sea of consciousness, Fang Xu felt something was odd.

As for seals, what is usually carved on them is some creature symbolizing power.

For example, nine dragons, or again, fierce tigers, lions, and other kings of beasts.

But the black seal in his sea of consciousness has carved on it several humanoid creatures.

Their faces are hideous, like evil spirits.

They also have double wings on their backs, their bodies covered in bone spikes and scales, resembling hellish Asuras.

There are also monsters with human heads and pig bodies, sheep hooves, and horse tails……

In short, the things carved on this black seal look extremely bizarre.

Fang Xu tried to look beneath the black seal, but he found no inscriptions.

Moreover, he still cannot control this black seal, so he has lost interest in further studying it.

On the contrary, after opening his eyes, the faintly sensed vortex phenomenon sparked his interest.

The blood essence of Bo Yun Xianjun exudes an aura of blood essence not weaker than that of existences like the dragon keepers.

Consuming it to gain another vortex phenomenon was also not beyond Fang Xu's expectations.

As things stand now, although the vortex phenomenon is like the black seal, it brings him no substantive benefit.

But Fang Xu understands that these two things will certainly not be useless ribbons.

After all, Gu Yuxi said that the vortex phenomenon behind him is an existence of Great Dao level.

Without saying more, when encountering an enemy, simply summoning the vortex phenomenon, that terrifying pressure can even make a Divine Appearance Realm cultivator lack the courage to resist.

Originally there were four vortices, now it has become five.

Fang Xu also does not know how many the final form of this vortex phenomenon will be.

It surely cannot keep increasing without limit, right?

After carefully sensing the newly born vortex phenomenon, Fang Xu slightly shook his head.

The blood essence contained in Bo Yun Xianjun's two arms is still too little; this newly born vortex phenomenon is clearly inferior to the other four.

But now, the remaining corpse of Bo Yun Xianjun has been used by the Burier to cultivate the Heavenly Radiant Realm.

He wants to nurture this fifth vortex to the same size as the other four, and estimates he can only do so after killing the Immortal Clan expert behind the Will of Heaven.

Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Fang Xu left the secret chamber.

The Immortal Carved Stone Boat has now returned to its original position.

Fang Xu came to Qi Shaoyu's place and found that she has now fully recovered.

However, after experiencing the battle with Bo Yun Xianjun, Qi Shaoyu's condition is somewhat off.

She looks a bit listless.

Fang Xu came up and teased, 'Elder Qi, are you feeling struck down?'

Qi Shaoyu gave him a glance and sighed, 'Saying I'm not struck down is impossible.'

After becoming a Divine Penetration Realm cultivator, she has always been in high spirits.

After all, among Divine Penetration Realm cultivators, her strength has always been considered top-tier.

Even when she initially faced the Five Emperor Lords of the Great Expansion Dao Sect in North Azure City, she had confidence in fighting them.

Later, after receiving the complete Immortal Scripture transmitted by Fang Xu, her strength increased considerably, almost reaching the peak of the Divine Penetration Realm.

She can be considered an invincible existence beneath the True God Realm.

Even so, Qi Shaoyu has always felt she could exchange moves with the True God Realm Gu Yuxi.

This battle with Bo Yun Xianjun has completely let her see reality.

The strength she prided herself on couldn't even block a single move from Bo Yun Xianjun, and she was directly brought under someone's control.

If not for Gu Yuxi and Fang Xu taking turns to help her, she would still be a dazed puppet.

She, who has never suffered such a defeat in her life, is now somewhat disheartened.

Fang Xu also guessed these things, and spoke to comfort: 'Elder Qi, there's no need to keep this in mind.'

'That Bo Yun Xianjun has lived for who knows how many tens of thousands of years, and is a top-tier existence among the entire Immortal Clan.'

'Even if it only has one percent of its strength, it is absolutely not something an ordinary True God Realm can withstand.'

'At least, Senior Gu facing him would not fare any better.'

Qi Shaoyu nodded.

Fang Xu again said: 'Moreover, such an existence as Bo Yun Xianjun is not also suppressed on Cloud Immortal Island, becoming a prisoner?'

'There are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens; the path of cultivation has no end.'

Qi Shaoyu, hearing this, gave a wry smile and shook his head, saying: 'Thank you, you really know how to comfort people.'

Fang Xu was stunned for a moment, laughed, and scratched his head, saying: 'You figure it out yourself; I'm going to see Senior Gu.'

After having his world origin taken from within, Gu Yuxi's condition is very poor.

If it weren't for the critical moment when the Burier gave him some energy containing endless vitality, at the moment his world origin was taken out, he would likely have died on the spot.

Upon arriving at the room where Gu Yuxi was, Fang Xu found that his condition at this time was still acceptable.

At least he could already get out of bed and walk.

Just that his aura is still somewhat unstable.

Sensing Fang Xu's arrival, Gu Yuxi, who was meditating cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

'You've come.'

Gu Yuxi smiled faintly.

Fang Xu nodded, sat to the side, and asked: 'Senior, how do you feel now?'

Gu Yuxi's eyes showed a hint of gloom as he slightly shook his head, saying: 'The divine fire within me is like drifting fluff in the wind; it seems I can no longer hold it steady.'

God-Connecting Realm powerhouses must ignite divine fire within their bodies; the bodies of True God Realm cultivators naturally also possess divine fire.

Now, because the world's origin has been taken away, Gu Yu Xi can't even maintain the divine fire within his body.

By then, his realm will likely fall directly back to the Dharma Aspect Realm.

This is undoubtedly a heavy blow for him.

But thinking that the Heavenly Emperor Realm will thus be restored, Gu Yu Xi smiled and said: 'Still, it was worth it.'

"Fang Xu, no matter how I say it, I am a new consciousness born from this body."

"Originally, my divine soul and this body were like a possession relationship."

"Now that the affairs of the Heavenly Emperor Realm are settled, I have found that the fusion of my divine soul and body is developing toward perfection."

Fang Xu heard this and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Among cultivators, whether it is body possession or a spawned divine soul,

As long as the body and divine soul are not innately bound together, in terms of fusion degree, they cannot reach perfect compatibility.

Even in this situation, even if Gu Yu Xi reaches the True God Realm, it cannot be resolved.

To speak frankly, among those at the True God Realm, those whose divine soul and mortal body are perfectly compatible are absolutely stronger than those whose divine soul and mortal body are not perfectly compatible.

After all, a perfectly fused divine soul and mortal body can exert 120% of their current realm's strength.

Rather, if the mortal body and divine soul are not perfectly compatible, being able to exert 80% of their strength is already not bad.

"Congratulations, senior, you have been reborn."

Fang Xu spoke.

Gu Yu Xi has indeed been reborn this time.

In terms of realm, he has fallen two major realms, from True God Realm to Dharma Aspect Realm.

But if his divine soul and mortal body can achieve perfect compatibility, he will surely return to his peak soon.

Because he has already once walked the path from Dharma Aspect Realm to True God Realm.

Gu Yu Xi smiled and nodded.

"I only hope to be given a little more time, old man."

Gu Yu Xi also has absolute confidence in recovering his True God Realm strength.

But the problem now is whether the enemy will give him enough time.

From the matter of the Wave Cloud Immortal Lord, it can be seen that the Great Expansion Dao Sect long knew that the Dark God Temple and Fang Xu's group were hiding on Three Mountains Island.

However, the immortal race behind the will of heaven and earth may have reached the critical moment of devouring the origin of heaven and earth, and cannot divert attention to deal with the Dark God Temple.

This time, the Great Expansion Sect's attempt to awaken the Wave Cloud Immortal Lord is likely also because they have lost patience, intending to use the Wave Cloud Immortal Lord's hand to jointly slay the Dark God Temple and Fang Xu. Although the Wave Cloud Immortal Lord is now dead, the Great Expansion Dao Sect will certainly take other actions.

"Senior, don't worry, I'm here."

Fang Xu smiled and spoke.

Gu Yu Xi looked at Fang Xu with some curiosity and asked: 'What level has your strength reached now?'

Fang Xu's strength has always been a mystery.

Since meeting Fang Xu in the Three Gods Trial Space, Gu Yu Xi has been doubtful about his exact strength.

With Martial Sovereign Peak, he struck the Primordial Martial Realm, leaving it no power to retaliate.

After achieving Primordial Martial, even the Dharma Aspect Realm was no match for him.

Although Fang Xu is currently only in the Dharma Aspect Realm in terms of realm, in Gu Yu Xi's feeling, his strength seems not inferior to that of a True God Realm cultivator.

Fang Xu shook his head, his face showing a smile with a hint of deep meaning.

As of now, he himself is not entirely clear about his own strength.

Because he has not exerted his full strength for a long time.

But in feeling, he thinks he is now somewhat stronger than Gu Yu Xi was before losing the world's origin.

"Senior, the Immortal Carved Stone Boat has now returned to its original position."

"The fragments of the Heavenly Emperor Realm should have been absorbed; I am now going to arrange the affairs of the Divine Temple. Please rest and recover here in peace."

The fragmented Heavenly Emperor Realm was originally the base of the Dark God Temple.

But now that the fragments of the Heavenly Emperor Realm have been absorbed, the disciples of the Dark God Temple have nowhere to go.

He must go and arrange nearby lodging for the disciples of the Dark God Temple.

After leaving Gu Yu Xi's room, Fang Xu summoned Chang Long and Xiao Long.

The two, being the only members of the Dragon Clan, have seen their relationship become rather ambiguous over this time.

It is believed that before long, these two Dragon Clan members will truly be together.

"Big Brother Fang Xu, what do you need from us?"

Chang Long and Xiao Long came together before Fang Xu.

Fang Xu nodded: 'I plan to find an island in this sea area for the Divine Temple's disciples to settle.'

"An island?" Xiao Long frowned slightly, saying: 'There are hardly any islands nearby.'

Fang Xu slowly rose to his feet and said: 'I know, so I want to bring you along to take a look.'

Chang Long quickly said: 'Perfect, we also want to go relax.'

After they agreed, Fang Xu said nothing more and directly took them away from the Immortal Carved Stone Boat.

In the sky, Fang Xu stood on Chang Long's back, searching the vast sea for a suitable small island.

There are many people in the Dark God Temple.

Moreover, the grand Dark God Temple needs some dignity; it cannot be crowded into a tiny place.

Fang Xu plans to find a somewhat larger island, then use divine ability to move it near the Immortal Carved Stone Boat, so that the Divine Temple's disciples can settle there.

There are indeed some islands near the East Sea, but the larger ones are basically already inhabited.

He simply couldn't drive people away and then seize the island.

The three of them could only go deeper into the ocean to have a look.

Chang Long's speed was great, and the three quickly arrived at the spot where they had originally searched for the Immortal Carved Stone Boat.

"Fang Xu, I sense a familiar aura."

Upon returning here, Xiao Long suddenly frowned and spoke.

"A familiar aura?" Fang Xu asked curiously after hearing it, "Is it the dragon clan?"

Xiao Long shook his head: "It seems like it, yet it doesn't."

"But this aura seems very distant and vague; I can't make it out clearly."

Hearing that, the Chang Long beneath them immediately said, "Should I move forward a bit more?"

Xiao Long nodded.

Chang Long twisted his body and instantly flew far ahead again.

"How about now?"

Fang Xu asked.

Xiao Long said nothing, just quietly sensing.

"It's still very vague..."

"This feeling is like——" She didn't finish her sentence before her figure instantly vanished from Chang Long's back.

The next moment she reappeared.

"Space......"

"This feeling is like being separated by a stretch of space, intermittent and not real."

Hearing that, Fang Xu furrowed his brows.

Theoretically, space can block all auras; Xiao Long's strength isn't yet enough to sense another space's aura through a barrier.

How could she have detected an aura reminiscent of the dragon clan?

"Chang Long, let's go underwater to check."

After some doubt, Fang Xu decided to go underwater to have a look.

Chang Long nodded, then his body plunged sharply into the sea below.

In the dim seabed, Chang Long's body nimbly weaved between the underwater mountains.

"There are really a lot of undersea mountain ranges in this sea area."

Looking at the numerous peaks rising like a forest around them, Fang Xu couldn't help but remark.

"Fang Xu, this sea area is strange."

Xiao Long glanced around and suddenly said, "Look around—there isn't even any seabed algae."

Fang Xu observed carefully and found that the surroundings were nothing but dark-colored rocks, with no marine flora or fauna.

This is very eerie.

Just as he wondered why this was so, Chang Long suddenly surged forward, nearly throwing the two off.

"Chang Long, you——"

Fang Xu was about to speak when he saw a large amount of surrounding rocks being sucked forward by a terrifying force.

The protective shields on both of them were instantly torn apart by the terrifying suction!

Chang Long's massive dragon body was also swiftly dragged forward, smashing the rocks along the way to pieces!

"Not good!"

Xiao Long let out a cute shout, instantly transformed into his dragon form, then wrapped his tail around Chang Long, one claw grabbing Fang Xu while the other four claws dug deep into the massive seabed mountain range.

The terrifying suction continued.

Seeing this, Fang Xu directly said, "Xiao Long, let me go."

Xiao Long hesitated, thinking that with Fang Xu's strength he should be able to face this strange suction.

He simply let him go, then clenched all five claws tightly onto the seabed mountain range.

On Chang Long's side, with Xiao Long's help, he finally steadied his body, using four claws to grip the seabed rocks firmly and resist the terrifying suction.

Fan Xu's side, after being released by Xiao Long, his body was also staggered forward by the suction.

But then a flash of bronze light passed, his feet planted firmly on the seabed mountain range, and he stood there like a statue.

Strange……

Watching the surrounding seawater rush forward in a frenzy, Fang Xu felt a surge of curiosity to investigate.

As he slowly stepped forward, each of his steps left deep footprints on the hard seabed rocks.

Not long after moving forward, he discovered a broken stele standing on the seabed.

The stele seemed to still have two large characters carved on it.

Fang Xu stepped closer and found that he could not recognize the characters on the stele.

However, being able to leave a stele in such an eerie place, with characters carved on it, is enough to prove that the source of the suction must be something extraordinary. (End of chapter)