Chapter 1049: Defeat
“Blood jade… Only Immortals can produce them. The core disciples attach a strand of their spiritual will to it, and it displays their life-and-death status. It’s even possible for some of the sounds and images they experienced before death to transmit back. However, in some hopeless situations, secret manual storehouses, or even immortal abodes, there is no such effect!”
Within the Magical Powers Hall, Fang Yuan was reading an introduction of mystic techniques with great interest. “Xu Lie was unfortunate. The Pantheon Palace is one of the best ways to isolate him from the blood jade. ”
He placed another book down and contemplated. “Within the Magical Powers Hall, even though there are first-grade peerless magical powers, unfortunately… there are no time ones, and the rest aren’t really compatible with my Clam Dragon materialization.”
Illusion-type totems were scarce to begin with, and it was even more so for illusion magical powers.
Especially with Fang Yuan’s standards, he had very little interest in ordinary magical powers, and they had to be at least great magical powers.
“For example, Xu Lie’s Flame Wings Magical Power allows flight and is pretty decent. Too bad the element isn’t suitable for me… Eh?”
After Fang Yuan flipped through a few pages, his eyes gleamed as he found one. “Magical power—Ride on Clouds! Allows flight through manipulating water fog!”
Flying was a privilege reserved for those at the Apotheosis realm and above. However, some magical powers were able to do this in advance.
This was naturally very beneficial for Fang Yuan. “It’s compatible too. Let’s make the exchange!”
On the materialization, in addition to the Destiny Magical Power, you could also add other magical powers. However, at Primordial Core, you could only choose one Destiny Magical Power.
And Fang Yuan would absolutely not waste such a valuable Destiny Magical Power slot on low-grade magical powers.
“Although the Ride on Clouds Magical Power isn’t as fast as the Flame Wings Magical Power, it excels in concealment… Before the Apotheosis realm, it can increase my mobility. As for the other magical powers… they don’t even hold a candle to my Saber Qi. Let’s ignore them!”
Fang Yuan shook his head in disappointment and arrived at the Combat Skills Hall.
Obviously, the martial arts here were even more unsightly to him. Even Saber King Mo He’s saber technique manual was just average to Fang Yuan.
“I haven’t even seen a trace of the clone mystic techniques that I’m looking for… Of course, even if there were such high-level manuals, they wouldn’t be in the Barbarian Palace.”
With a tinge of regret, Fang Yuan went to the Dao Comprehension Cliff once again.
“It’s him, Fang Yuan!”
“The first to defeat Dongmu Cai?”
“Senior Sister Dongmu Cai has already ascended the Holy Mountain and become a core disciple. She is incomparable to before!”
“There are plenty of freaks this time. Beichen Yan isn’t half bad either. After advancing to the Materialization realm, his Vermilion Bird Flame is at small success, and he is quite amazing when challenging the seniors.”
…
Many curious eyes focused on Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan ignored them and began walking around the Dao Comprehension Cliff.
“After large success in the Nomological Laws of Saber, forming the Saber Realm, the next step is to explore the heavens and the earth and search within myself to obtain Saber Heart! ”
The so-called Saber Heart did not mean to only have saber in mind and nothing else, but rather, a fusing of soul and saber. Once in this state, sabers could unleash their maximum potential.
“On the Holy Mountain, at least Mo He has reached large success in the Nomological Laws of Saber, so it’s not surprising that there are saber marks on the Dao Comprehension Cliff…”
After one round, Fang Yuan had to admit that the Illusion Realm’s Nomological Laws of Space were indeed extremely rare, and comprehending them was very difficult too. There were no relevant marks on the Dao Comprehension Cliff.
“Looks like… this at least shows that none of the cultivators on the Holy Mountain took the Dao path of the Illusion Realm’s nomological laws? Or is someone trying to hide their shortcomings?”
“Since no one has comprehended the Illusion Realm’s nomological laws, then the same would obviously be true for the Nomological Laws of Time. However, there is a cliff carving of the Nomological Laws of Life-and-Death. Unfortunately, they’re very difficult to understand without a Phoenix totem…”
Fang Yuan looked around, slightly disappointed. “Forget it. This place is probably just the outer door and not part of the core!”
The main reason why he came back was to search for a clone mystic technique.
Evidently, nothing could satisfy him anymore in the Barbarian Palace.
The only place left was the Holy Mountain!
Fang Yuan looked toward the mountain and appeared hesitant.
The true Ancestral Court only existed on the Holy Mountain. There was a strict rule that Barbarian Palace disciples were unable to ascend if they had not reached the Primordial Core realm.
Even if they had cultivation techniques, wanting to advance to the Primordial Core realm immediately was nothing more than dreaming.
Fortunately, Fang Yuan had a second method.
“Didn’t Saber King Mo He say that he would take me in as a disciple if I comprehended Saber Qi?”
In fact, back when he raised the condition, Fang Yuan had already done it, but he merely thought that it was below him.
However, things had changed, and now he had to find a way to infiltrate the Holy Mountain.
“I just need to wait for the right time to show my strength!”
Feeling eyes on him, Fang Yuan snickered in his mind. “It won’t be long…”
“Fang Yuan!” Two young men approached him. One was handsome, while the other’s face was as black as coal. They were Beichen Yan and Black Fury. “You’ve finally returned.”
“I haven’t congratulated you two on your advancement to the Materialization realm!” Fang Yuan greeted them with a smile.
“Ever since you defeated the seniors that challenged you, I’ve wondered…” Beichen Yan said nonchalantly, “which one of us is the real genius!”
He was proud and had always been first throughout his life.
But he had suffered his first defeat in the Barbarian Palace.
And Fang Yuan’s sudden rise cast a shadow over his heart, making him fear that everything he had won in the past had been intentionally given to him.
This kind of torture was unbearable for a proud man like him.
“Looks like you’re definitely going to fight me today!” Fang Yuan sighed.
“That’s right!” Beichen Yan shouted. His Vermilion Bird totem had already appeared behind him with its flames overflowing.
Arrogant, dominating, venting, deeply hidden fear… Fang Yuan closed his eyes, feeling a multitude of things from the slightly-altered Vermilion Bird flame. With his sophistication, Beichen Yan shouldn’t be in this kind of emotional state. Did the news from the Beichen tribe trigger him?
The disappearance of the six Primordial Core elders was a heavy blow to the Beichen tribe.
The other two big tribes, and even low-ranking tribes like the Flybarb tribe, were eager to take advantage of this.
As the young master, Beichen Yan was under great pressure.
Everything he did, no matter how crazy, was understandable.
“Go!” Beichen Yan pointed. The Vermilion Bird uttered a long cry and spewed out a thin fire thread from its mouth, penetrating Fang Yuan’s illusion.
Poof!
The entire illusion turned into a fireball in an instant.
However, the fire thread continued moving and pierced toward an empty space.
“Eh?”
Fang Yuan twirled the Nine Profound Spirit Saber and made the fire thread start hovering above his saber while burning fiercely.
“Even the fire has such high spirituality. You’ve improved a lot, Beichen Yan!”
He flicked the handle lightly, and the flames fell onto the ground, revealing the blade that did not even have a scratch.
“Great saber skills. It even severed the connection between me and the Vermilion Bird flame!” Beichen Yan exclaimed. “Now… I will use my full power. Be careful!
Chirp! Chirp!
Behind him, a pair of orange flame wings appeared, and with a gentle flap, he soared into the sky.
“Flame Wings Magical Power? He’s already inscribed it?”
Fang Yuan looked up at the huge Vermilion Bird materialization.
“I have the positional advantage. No matter how great your saber skills are, it’s useless if you can’t reach me. However, I can attack you at will. Concede!” Beichen Yan shouted.
From his perspective, no matter how powerful Fang Yuan’s Saber Intent was, as long as he could not hit the materialization, there would be no effect.
On the other hand, he could attack however he wanted from the air and naturally had the advantage.
“It’s actually the Flame Wings Magical Power?”
“Other than the Innate Magical Power, he inscribed another magical power, and a flying type at that, so quickly?”
“His cultivation talent is truly outstanding!”
“Looks like Beichen Yan is the top expert in the Barbarian Palace after Senior Sister Dongmu Cai left!”
…
Many Barbarian Palace disciples had gathered below the Dao Comprehension Cliff, and some of their comments spread to Beichen Yan.
That’s right! I will defeat one formidable foe after another and let those covetous people know that the Beichen tribe… has not declined!
Beichen Yan clenched his fists tightly. “Concede, Fang Yuan. Otherwise, I will use my Innate Magical Power!”
“Come!” Fang Yuan laughed heartily with his saber in hand.
“Innate Magical Power—Divine Flame Bell!” Beichen Yan shouted, and large amounts of Vermilion Bird flame fell, forming an ancient bell that directly covered Fang Yuan.
“The Divine Flame Bell uses Vermilion Bird flame as a barrier and limits an area absolutely. Once you’re inside the bell, you will undergo attacks from all sides by the Vermilion Bird flame… Fang Yuan, are you still not conceding?”
Clang!
The clear sound of the saber answered him.
Crack!
A ray of saber light appeared on top of the Divine Flame Bell and cut downward, turning the bell into fragments.
“How is this possible?” Beichen Yan was dumbfounded. He immediately flew even higher with the flame wings. “No matter how strong your attacks are, it’s useless if you can’t hit me!”
“Is that so?” Fang Yuan chuckled and waved his saber.
Poof!
A ray of Saber Qi rushed through the sky, leaving no time for Beichen Yan to respond and slashing the flame wings on his back.
“Ah…” After losing his wings, Beichen Yan fell straight down and let out a shriek.
“So? Do you still want to continue?” Fang Yuan’s eyes were indifferent as he approached with his saber in hand.
“I admit defeat…” Beichen Yan replied hurriedly. If this continued, Fang Yuan might even kill his materialization outright. The Vermilion Bird had absolutely no chance against the threat of Saber Qi.
If the materialization were killed, he would have to spend a long time recovering. It was not worth it, so he simply admitted defeat.
However, he was still slightly upset. “Why was your saber light able to leave your body?”
“External Saber Qi!” Fang Yuan smiled and did not hide it.
“External Saber Qi?” The spectating youngsters of the Barbarian Palace exclaimed in astonishment. “The Nomological Laws of Saber are already very difficult, and even basic mastery of Saber Intent at the Materialization realm is already very good. External Saber Qi is something only those at least at the Primordial Core realm are able to comprehend! ”
“The Saber Qi separates from the body and can attack at range. It embodies Saber Intent, and its power is not much different from Materialization magical powers!”
“Fang Yuan is truly overflowing with talent. He is the undisputed most powerful person in the Barbarian Palace!”