Chapter 178: 178. Chapter 178: Calling to Account (Seeking Monthly Votes)

178. Chapter 178: Calling to Account (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Profound Heaven Sect.

Outside the mountain gate.

Fang Xing flicked his sword with his finger, directly calling for the Supreme Elder to come out and meet him; it could be said to be extremely impolite.

He looked at the distant green mountains, gazing at those formations, yet secretly nodded to himself: "Although the Profound Heaven Sect has declined, this mountain-protecting formation, having been reinforced generation after generation, truly possesses no small amount of power..."

"Speaking of which, my connection with this Profound Heaven Sect can be considered quite deep."

Not only did he deal with many of the Profound Heaven Sect's subordinate forces and disciples while in the Untamed Lands.

After that Jin Dan female cultivator from the Profound Heaven Sect fell, her 'Flying Phoenix Hairpin' magic treasure was still sitting in his storage bag.

Swish!

Just as Fang Xing was pondering, a green light flickered among the mountains of the Profound Heaven Sect, suddenly transforming into a green rainbow that landed opposite him, revealing a woman dressed in green with an ordinary appearance.

A wave of False Jin Dan level magic power rippled outward.

It let Fang Xing know that this person should be the Jin Dan seed of the Profound Heaven Sect from back then, the 'pillar of stability' who later refined a Rank 3 demon core to achieve False Jin Dan.

"This seat is Lv Yi. Little friend, you come from the Heaven Sword Sect?"

True Person Lv Yi's expression was indifferent, using her realm to pressure others, yet in her heart, she felt helpless.

If the Profound Heaven Sect Master were not merely at Foundation Establishment, easily losing composure when facing this True Inheritor, why would she need to come out personally?

"Exactly! I am acting under the orders of the Sect Master True Person to investigate the demonic atmosphere in Zheng State..."

Fang Xing answered in a resonant voice.

"The affairs of Zheng State should be decided by the people of Zheng State themselves. Does your Heaven Sword Sect intend to force my Profound Heaven Sect to throw open its mountain gates and let you inspect us one by one?"

With every word True Person Lv Yi spoke, her magic power grew more overbearing; clearly, she already knew what had happened at the Qingyan Market.

"If the True Person is willing to cooperate, that would naturally be best."

Fang Xing wore a smile on his face: "If the True Person is unwilling, then please listen to the ringing of my sword!"

"Good, such great audacity. It is just as the rumors say, the Heaven Sword Sect's inner sect is a bunch of sword maniacs!"

True Person Lv Yi said coldly: "Today, I shall let you know... Jin Dan cannot be insulted!"

As one of the people with the highest cultivation in Zheng State, True Person Lv Yi actually had a strong sense of being a local landlord, knowing she could not simply submit.

She still had to go through the motions of saving face.

Furthermore, this True Inheritor spoke so offensively that she definitely had to show off her strength, drive this True Inheritor away first, and then negotiate properly with the Heaven Sword Sect.

"You are False Jin Dan, not Jin Dan."

Fang Xing did not care at all, stabbing right at True Person Lv Yi's weak spot, leaving the woman so angry she could barely speak.

"Good, good, good... Today, this seat will let you witness what is..."

True Person Lv Yi formed seals with both hands, and a green flower magic treasure appeared between her fingers.

Then, a sword ring was heard!

True Person Lv Yi's face suddenly turned pale, and she immediately put away her magic treasure, her face full of smiles: "I did not know a True Inheritor had arrived. My Profound Heaven Sect failed to welcome you from afar. Please, enter and have some tea... Whatever requirements the Yu Jianzi has, my Profound Heaven Sect will certainly comply."

"Good!"

Fang Xing landed his sword light carelessly and entered the Profound Heaven Sect's mountain gate.

As for the opponent immediately activating the formation to suppress him? He was certainly not afraid.

Furthermore, as long as True Person Lv Yi still had a brain, she would definitely not do such a thing.

"Profound Heaven Sect disciples, regardless of whether they are inner or outer sect, or even True Inheritors or Foundation Establishment Elders... must all be inspected one by one, and only after passing can they be released..."

Fang Xing was not polite at all, beginning to assign tasks.

After defeating True Person Lv Yi with one sword, he now acted as if he were the local master.

Although True Person Lv Yi felt humiliated and shocked in her heart... as someone who had survived to the end in the 'weak eat the strong' rules of the cultivation world, she could naturally bend and stretch, repeatedly agreeing.

She even took the initiative to lodge a complaint: "Yu Jianzi, please listen... In Zheng State today, the Wan Shouzong Sect is the sole power. If there is anyone who can harbor demonic cultivators without leaking a single bit of news, only the Wan Shouzong Sect can do it!"

'This is the logic: regardless of whether you have rebelled, as long as you have the ability to rebel, that is a crime!'

Fang Xing heard this, his heart stirred slightly: "I will naturally go to the Wan Shouzong Sect... For now, I will inspect your sect one by one."

Not long after, the Profound Heaven Sect's 'Green Wood Bell' rang, summoning many disciples to gather at the main peak.

Even the Foundation Establishment Elders who were severely injured or in seclusion were invited out one by one and entered the Profound Heaven Sect's main hall.

As for the outer sect disciples, they could naturally only stand in the plaza outside.

Meng Zijin stood with Han Qingyun, feeling that something major was about to happen.

"Brother Qingyun..."

Meng Zijin could not help but move closer to Han Qingyun.

"Be careful. If something happens later... follow me and run!"

Han Qingyun lowered his voice.

Inside the main hall.

The pale-faced Su Ye followed a group of Foundation Establishment Elders inside and saw that her own Sect Master was standing in the hall, his face full of gloom.

The sect's Supreme Elder sat on the Sect Master's throne, and in front of her stood a silver-robed youth.

This youth had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, with a smile at the corners of his mouth; she had actually seen him before!

Not only had she seen him, she had even taken the initiative to help him process the paperwork so that he could board the flying boat and leave the Untamed Lands!

"It's him? Isn't he that nephew of Fang Yun?"

Su Ye was extremely surprised in her heart, but her face showed nothing. After bowing, she stood in a corner.

She was actually very curious about Fang Yun, but after he asked her to help send this nephew out of the Untamed Lands last time, he seemed to have vanished.

According to Su Ye's guess, he had either entered a death-seclusion or was following a map, preparing to walk out of the Untamed Lands on his own.

It had left her feeling depressed for a long time, as she had been preparing for follow-up trades.

She never expected that she would meet that nephew of his at such a time and in such a situation.

"This is the Heaven Sword Sect True Inheritor disciple Fang Xing, here to supervise you all and see if there is any involvement with the demonic path."

True Person Lv Yi said this and then stopped speaking, like a mud-sculpted idol.

Her spirit had been dealt a massive blow by that sword strike just now, and she urgently needed to recover.

'He... not only succeeded in Foundation Establishment? He even became a Heaven Sword Sect True Inheritor?'

'Just how outstanding must his innate talent be?'

Su Ye looked at Fang Xing, her shock beyond words.

Fang Xing smiled slightly at Su Ye, then patted his storage bag.

The 'Demon-Reflecting Mirror' immediately floated up, emitting rays of bright, brilliant mirror light that enveloped the many Foundation Establishment Elders present.

Under the mirror light, wisps of black energy actually emerged from one of the elders.

"Elder Zeng Xuanzhi, you... how could you?"

Two Foundation Establishment cultivators beside him immediately flew back, expressions of disbelief appearing on their faces.

Even True Person Lv Yi's eyelids twitched.

Because this Foundation Establishment Elder was a talent cultivated by the Profound Heaven Sect since childhood, and he was in charge of the vital Dharma Transmission Hall.

If even this person was a demonic cultivator, had the Profound Heaven Sect really been infiltrated to this extent?

"I... I just accidentally obtained a nameless cultivation technique and practiced it for a while..."

Zeng Xuanzhi defended himself, then suddenly gritted his teeth, one of his arms exploded, turning into a layer of blood-colored energy that enveloped his whole body, and he prepared to flee.

Shoo!

A sword light flashed.

Zeng Xuanzhi's protective magic shield shattered instantly, and his headless corpse flew a distance before falling heavily to the ground.

"Such fast sword light? Is this... Sword Gang?"

"Rumor has it that once a Heaven Sword Sect Yu Jianzi leaves the mountain, they are invincible at Foundation Establishment... I see this person is only at early Foundation Establishment, but with this sword technique, even late Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it hard to resist, right?"

The Foundation Establishment Elders discussed among themselves, their expressions now solemn, nervously welcoming the Demon-Reflecting Mirror light.

The mirror light rippled back and forth in the main hall, finally disappearing without a trace.

Fang Xing formed a seal, and the Demon-Reflecting Mirror continuously shrank, falling into his storage bag.

Seeing this scene, the many Foundation Establishment cultivators present could not help but breathe a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Yu Jianzi, for coming from thousands of miles away to sweep away the demonic atmosphere for our sect. The spellcasting must have been exhausting. Why not go to the VIP pavilion to rest for a while..."

The Profound Heaven Sect Master laughed loudly and stepped out.

"The Demon-Reflecting Mirror can only identify whether one practices demonic cultivation techniques... but it may not be able to find all demonic spies. For example, those who only practice orthodox profound sect techniques but have still defected to the demonic path..."

Fang Xing smiled lightly and suddenly pointed at someone: "When you saw my Demon-Reflecting Mirror just now, your expression was the most agitated, and after the identification, you were also the most relaxed... You are the spy!"

The Foundation Establishment Elder being pointed at had a head full of white hair, and his cultivation had reached mid-Foundation Establishment. He could not help but look stunned, and then his face flushed red: "You... you are spouting blood!"

"Whether I am spouting blood or not, we will know after we take you down and interrogate you."

Fang Xing said indifferently.

"Sect Master, Supreme Elder... This child is truly ambitious. If he can just make up a charge and judge our sect's elders, then where is the dignity of our Profound Heaven Sect?"

The white-haired Foundation Establishment cultivator drove a white jade shield to protect his whole body and shouted loudly.

The Profound Heaven Sect Master's face twitched.

What the other party said actually made a lot of sense. Seeing Fang Xing act like this, even he wanted to directly activate the formation and suppress this child.

But the Profound Heaven Sect Master glanced at the Supreme Elder, only to find that this Supreme Elder remained silent, like a sculpture in a temple, and his heart sank.

"Good methods, good incitement... Unfortunately, it's useless. The previous one might have been a small fry practicing demonic arts in secret, not necessarily a demonic spy, but you definitely are!"

Fang Xing flicked his finger, and a sword gang instantly shattered the white jade shield, piercing into the white-haired Foundation Establishment cultivator's dantian.

This Foundation Establishment Elder's magic power immediately dissipated, and he collapsed to the ground, withered.

He had not slandered this person; however, this person had hidden it extremely well, so well that even if a Jin Dan cultivator observed with divine sense, there would actually be no problem.

Fang Xing did not use divine sense, but rather 'Sword Heart' observation. Among all his previous actions, no matter how well the white-haired elder hid it on the surface, his heart was definitely not without fluctuations. He caught a flaw and acted directly.

In normal times, it would naturally not have been so smooth.

But True Person Lv Yi had already had her spirit broken, so it was much simpler.

If it weren't for the bad influence, Fang Xing would have wanted to directly perform a soul-searching technique on him.

'However, it won't work in the open, but in private, it's possible...'

Fang Xing looked at True Person Lv Yi and suddenly smiled: "May I interrogate this person?"

The Profound Heaven Sect Master was about to refuse when he heard his own Supreme Elder speak:

"You may!"

"Thank you. As for the many Qi Condensation disciples in your sect, please investigate them yourselves."

Fang Xing laughed, scooped up the white-haired Foundation Establishment cultivator from the ground, transformed into a sword light, and vanished into the distance...

A few days later.

Various news spread through the Zheng State cultivation world, and undercurrents surged.

Fang Xing ignored it all and practiced freely.

On this day.

He looked at a letter in his hand and could not help but show a thoughtful look: "The Black Heaven Temple is indeed the softest persimmon... The mid-Foundation Establishment supervisor took the initiative to invite me to inspect... Hehe, I'm too lazy to go."

"The affairs of Zheng State, no matter what, cannot be separated from the Wan Shouzong Sect. If I go to the next one, it should be the Wan Shouzong Sect. As long as I hack all the Jin Dan and False Jin Dan True Persons of the Wan Shouzong Sect to death... then searching for whether they have colluded with the demonic path, wouldn't that be easy?"

"Even if it triggers a war, it might not be the demonic path... I, the orthodox path, can also strike first!"

Thinking of this, Fang Xing stood up calmly and came to the white-haired Foundation Establishment elder.

This elder could not speak or hear. Seeing Fang Xing, he could not help but look terrified.

"I've kept you waiting. After all, comprehending techniques takes time."

Fang Xing stretched out his palm, pressed it on the elder's crown, and his powerful divine sense transformed into blades and swords, instantly rushing into the elder's sea of consciousness, crushing his soul!

The muscles on the elder's face twitched, his eyes rolled back, and his breath grew faint.

A strange dark green luster flashed in Fang Xing's eyes, and he kept chanting some kind of spell.

His divine sense seemed to transform into a huge millstone, continuously grinding the elder's soul fragments, extracting the information he wanted.

"The land of the Five Sects and Ten Nations... could it be that it was already secretly controlled by the demonic path?"

"The Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect has quite the ambition..."

"The one who contacted this person is the 'Blood River Hall' among the Five Sects. There are three Hall Masters, and the strongest one is already at late Jin Dan cultivation..."

"The demonic path is gathering, with the 'Ten Thousand Phenomena Demonic Sect' as the leader, intending to start a war with the orthodox path?"

"Furthermore, in Zheng State, there are other schemes... related to the 'Ten Thousand Dharma Secret Realm'?! Do they want to release the 'Ten Thousand Dharma Master'? Or some half-human, half-ghost thing?"

"Interesting..."

Although the information obtained was relatively messy, a smile curled at the corners of Fang Xing's mouth.

"Theoretically speaking, this is enough to report back."

"But if I don't go to the Wan Shouzong Sect for a slaughter, it will look like I'm afraid of them..."

"But before that, I'll strengthen my power first..."

Slap!

The Foundation Establishment Elder fell to the ground, turning into a corpse.

Main Universe.

Blue Sea Residential District.

Inside a villa covering a thousand meters.

Fang Xing lay on a beach chair by the swimming pool, his demeanor leisurely and comfortable.

On the helipad not far away, a twenty-seven-meter-long azure spaceship was parked.

Its entire body presented a streamlined shape, and the azure paint carried a hint of psychedelic luster.

"The original owner's wish to buy a house on Blue Star has finally been fulfilled by me."

Fang Xing took a sip of his drink and sighed with satisfaction.

Because Blue Star was attacked and confidence was shattered, real estate had ushered in a low point.

He used his military merits and academic credits to take the opportunity to buy this luxury house at No. 69 Blue Sea District.

Along with it came a private spaceship.

'From now on, I can take my private spaceship to go on vacation to outer planets whenever I'm free...'

Fang Xing stood up and entered the villa.

In the training room, a test tube had already been placed, containing the 'Cosmic Yin-Yang Qi' he had obtained by smelting 'Lesser Yin Evil Qi' and 'Solar True Gang' with secret techniques.

"It is time to break through to Martial Dao Jin Dan!"