Chapter 458 74: Wuxiang Universe Wheel Pill

The current Nine Truths Tower Master was a tall, imposing man with sharp brows and bright eyes named Yang Tianhua, and he possessed an Early Stage Dharma Phase Cultivation.

The woman beside him looked to be about twenty years old. She had pearly teeth, fair skin, and a flirtatious charm in her eyes. With her Late Stage Life Soul Cultivation, she introduced herself as an Elder from Miaoxiang Tower, seemingly there to help persuade him.

After the four of them had a few sips of Spirit Tea, Yang Tianhua finally stated his purpose. "Fellow Daoist Fang, I have come to visit you today to invite you to the upcoming Nine Truths Dharma Assembly. It will be held in one month, and I hope you can grace the Nine Truths Tower with your presence."

"Nine Truths Dharma Assembly?" Fang Cheng glanced at Yingya.

Yang Tianhua smiled. "This is a dharma assembly for various sects, hosted by my tower once every hundred years. It is exclusively for Dharma Cultivators, which is why there are few rumors about it in the outside world. Although you are not a Dharma Cultivator, Fellow Daoist, your strength surpasses that of most Dharma Masters in Jin Country. That is why I have come to extend a special invitation to you."

With that, he briefly explained the origin of the assembly.

Seventeen hundred years ago, a master at the Peak of Dharma Form from the Nine Truths Tower suffered a Qi deviation while in seclusion to break through to the Tribulation Realm, causing him to fall to the Demon Dao.

Although he ultimately succeeded in breaking through to the Tribulation Realm, the demonic corruption had taken deep root. Knowing his soul was about to be completely tainted, he used the Nine Truths Tower's Fifth-rank Array to seal himself deep within a Pocket World Spiritual Building.

Not long after, that person completely transformed into a terrifying demonic monster.

"According to what that senior said before he succumbed, this world's Celestial Dao has already been demonically tainted. The first trial when breaking into the Tribulation Realm is the Demon Tribulation. He warned that future generations must be extremely careful..." Yang Tianhua said slowly.

Fang Cheng's expression remained unchanged; he showed no surprise upon hearing this.

'He already knew that this World Heaven's Origin had been tainted by the Demon Lord. Unless the World Heaven Origin was destroyed, the Demon Lord would never perish. But if the World Heaven Origin were to be destroyed, the countless living beings of the Red Profound Realm would also perish. Left with no other choice, the Demon Lord had been dismembered into five parts, each sealed in a different region. This was also why, for Cultivators in the Red Profound Realm, the heavenly tribulation after reaching the Tribulation Realm was far more powerful than in other World Heavens. It also carried the risk of demonization; the slightest misstep could lead to a Qi deviation.'

Yang Tianhua continued, "A hundred years after that senior succumbed to the demonic path, he suddenly went on a rampage, forcing a crack in the Fifth-rank Array. At the same time, he summoned many Outer Celestial Demons, intending for them to destroy the Nine Truths Tower so it could escape."

"Left with no choice, the Nine Truths Tower invited Dharma Masters from the various sects of Jin Country to assist, and we barely managed to quell the demonic calamity. But ever since, a demonic calamity has occurred without fail every hundred years. The number of Third and Fourth Rank Celestial Demons is beyond our tower's ability to handle, which is why the Nine Truths Dharma Assembly was created..."

Hearing this, Fang Cheng finally understood. 'I destroyed the physical body of the Celestial Refining Demon Monarch, causing Jin Country to lose a Dharma Master. Therefore, they need a replacement. After all, it was a matter of mutual survival. If the monster in the Nine Truths Tower were to break free of its seal, the entire Jin Country would likely suffer the consequences.'

Just then, Elder Yingya added, "Every time the Outer Celestial Demons descend, they inevitably bring some extra-planar items with them. Among these are often treasure materials for refining talismans, artifacts, and pills. If you're lucky, you can have an astonishing harvest."

Yang Tianhua smiled. "Precisely. I recall that Fellow Daoist Ying's Qian Flame Golden Lamp was refined only after he obtained a certain kind of extra-planar Spirit Fire."

Fang Cheng mulled it over for a moment before saying, "I will attend the Dharma Assembly, but Fellow Daoist Yang must agree to one condition."

Yang Tianhua's expression turned serious. "Please, state your condition, Fellow Daoist."

Fang Cheng said, "All of the Tier Four Celestial Demon Relics obtained during this Dharma Assembly must go to me."

'His Marshal Deng Feather Divine Soldier could be activated at will because it had a Tier Five Celestial Demon Relic. However, the Dragon Head Feather Divine Soldiers had no such resource. The Tier Four Celestial Demon Relics he possessed were all accumulated from the Xuanyu Realm; for every one he used, he had one less.'

After hearing this, Yang Tianhua thought for a moment, then laughed readily. "I agree."

Fang Cheng's gaze flickered. He hadn't expected Yang Tianhua to agree to his demand so easily. 'Could he really persuade all the attending Dharma Cultivators to give up the Tier Four Celestial Demon Relics?'

"Good. When the time comes, I will go to the Nine Truths Tower with Fellow Daoist Ying."

Fang Cheng didn't feel it was appropriate to ask further. He would find out in due time.

Yang Tianhua cupped his fist. "In that case, I will await you both at the Nine Truths Tower. I must go and invite other fellow Daoists, so I will take my leave."

Fang Cheng returned the salute and saw the two of them out of the Jade Tower.

From beginning to end, the Female Cultivator from Miaoxiang Tower listened quietly to their conversation without uttering a single word.

After seeing the two off, Fang Cheng asked Yingya, "I wonder, will Fellow Daoist Wansong be going?"

Yingya replied, "My martial uncle must naturally stay to guard the sect. Unless it's a matter of utmost urgency, there must always be one Dharma Master left to defend the sect."

He paused for a moment, then added, "At the assembly, if any rare extra-planar treasure materials appear, everyone will fight for them. It's every man for himself. If you see something you like, Fellow Daoist, you must act fast."

Fang Cheng smiled. "I'm well aware."

Yingya's face lit up with excitement. "If we two join forces, we'll definitely come out on top at this assembly!"

'No wonder he was so insistent on me staying for the Nine Truths Dharma Assembly. It was all so he could collect Refining Treasure Materials... It gave me a new appreciation for the man's obsession with Artifact Refining. But for me, the real treasures are precisely those Tier Four Celestial Demon Relics! If Jingyuan manages to be the first to break through to the Life Soul Realm in the future, the Dragon Head Feather Divine Soldiers will be my realm-breaking gift to him. Naturally, it would be best to include a few extra Celestial Demon Relics with it.'

But that was a matter for another time.

Now that Elder Yingya had repaired the Feather Divine Soldiers, he naturally had to move and settle on another mountain peak. Spirit Rock Peak became Fang Cheng's domain alone.

Fang Cheng stayed in the Jade Tower for several days. Calculating that the time for the Void Ghost Marketplace to open had arrived, he gave Wan'Er a few instructions, then entered a secret chamber alone, activated the restrictive seals, and cut himself off from the outside world.

He sat cross-legged on the Jade Couch. With a flicker of thought, he slowly began to sketch out the image of a massive, magnificent stone gate deep within his soul.

At the same time, he extended his right hand and circulated his Magical Power, slowly outlining an identical, miniature version of the stone gate in the Quiet Chamber.

The moment the stone gate appeared, a spatial fluctuation emanated from it.

Light swirled behind the gate, exuding an air of mystery.

'I wonder where the Void Ghost Marketplace is opening this time...' Fang Cheng thought, gazing at the half-open stone gate.

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