Chapter 122: Chapter 120: Reveal the Small, Hide the Big

The unusual stir from the Fierce Flame Pill Cauldron did not surprise Fang Yang.

However, if he used the Fierce Flame Pill Cauldron as a guide, he would only obtain a low-to-middling Tier Five opportunity.

Of course, a Tier Five opportunity was still excellent.

But for Fang Yang, the top-tier Tier Seven opportunity would open up a much wider world for him.

"There’s no avoiding it now," Lin Tianxue sighed softly.

Her strategy had always been to avoid the Insect Beasts or Fire Beasts whenever possible.

But the deeper they went, the harder it became to hide.

The frequency of their battles would only increase.

Now, the four of them—Fang Yang, Lin Tianxue, and their two elders—had reached the depths of the underground cavern.

Here, a crimson glow appeared before Fang Yang’s eyes, and the vaulted ceiling of the cavern looked as if a sun were hanging high above.

Below it, the fiery light transformed into a divine, colorful mist, swirling around an illusory white jade palace. Surrounding the palace were clusters of Phoenix Creek Flowers.

Every so often, a cheerful bird would flit past the white jade palace.

"Cousin, tell me, if such an incredible display of shaping flames isn’t the work of a Saint, whose could it be?" Lin Tianxue’s eyes were filled with a wistful yearning.

Fang Yang gazed at the Fierce Flame Pill Cauldron’s manifestation, musing to himself, ’Shaping flames...’

Such an ability was truly extraordinary, a power that transcended the mundane to reach the level of a Saint.

Because of this, Fang Yang now had a more concrete measure of Sen Yue’s power.

Strong!

Invincible in the mortal realm!

A moment later, they composed themselves and set foot into the white jade palace’s domain.

Instantly, the Phoenix Creek Flowers, the birds, and even the white jade palace itself transformed.

Gigantic! Blazing! Vicious!

They turned into a pack of terrifying, savage Fire Beasts and charged straight for Fang Yang and Lin Tianxue, their killing intent so sharp it chilled them to the bone.

"Brother Fang, let’s each focus on protecting our own junior."

"Agreed. We’ll cover you. Go, fight. Temper yourselves," Lin Sangu and Second Uncle Fang said almost in unison, quickly setting the tone.

Hearing this, Lin Tianxue and Fang Yang both unleashed their True Essence.

They launched their deadliest attacks and charged forward, fearless and undaunted.

Fang Yang strode forward, thunder and flames coiling around his body like a suit of lightning-fire armor.

With a spear in one hand and forming a seal with the other, he swept through his enemies.

He took down one Fire Beast with every thrust of his spear.

At this moment, Fang Yang once again entered that peerless state, ready to slay gods and devils alike should they stand in his way.

His black hair whipped about wildly as thunder and fire roared around him.

Not a single one of these Fire Beasts could withstand a direct clash with him.

His combat prowess was especially formidable, amplified by the weight of his ambitions.

For every single Fire Beast Lin Tianxue managed to defeat, Fang Yang was already pouncing on his third or fourth.

’His power has grown again?!’ Lin Tianxue thought in astonishment, stealing a glance at him.

Even Lin Sangu and Second Uncle Fang nodded in approval of Fang Yang’s Attacking Skills.

RUMBLE—

The sounds of battle echoed, carrying far into the distance.

The sharp clang of weapons and the thunderous charge were enough to make one’s heart tremble in fear.

In the distance, Wu Zhou and Ma Dachun heard the commotion, and their expressions changed.

Wu Zhou even took out an extremely rare Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman, ready to flee for his life at a moment’s notice.

Meanwhile, Ma Dachun, who had no cultivation at all, was somehow managing to narrowly avoid the attacks of one Insect Beast after another.

He had even been forced to drink stalactite water out of extreme hunger, which, to his surprise, left him looking radiant and feeling revitalized.

’This guy’s luck is just astounding,’ Wu Zhou thought, shocked, as he watched the incredibly audacious Ma Dachun from his hiding place.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Wu Zhou would never have believed someone could have such dumb luck—the more miserable their situation, the better their fortune became.

For someone like Wu Zhou, who hailed from the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life, such a thing was practically unheard of.

...

On the other side, the Fire Beasts gradually vanished, and calm was restored.

Fang Yang and Lin Tianxue continued onward, heading deeper into the cavern.

"Beyond this Sea of Fire is the Thunder Pool region," Lin Tianxue announced, striding forward with a heroic air.

Behind her, Fang Yang stiffened imperceptibly for an instant.

Because in his Void Acupoint True Essence Sea, not only was his Fire Eagle Illusion trembling wildly, but the [Carp Eagle Divine Feather] was also stirring more violently than ever!

Fang Yang understood. He was getting closer and closer to that Tier Seven opportunity.

In that instant, he had a sudden realization: the latent opportunity within the Carp Eagle Divine Feather was likely located just ahead.

After walking a few dozen more steps, the path grew darker, and they could faintly hear the sound of water.

Rounding a corner, an underground river, more than thirty feet wide, appeared before them.

Suddenly, Lin Tianxue felt a jolt in her spirit.

Inside her Void Acupoint True Essence Sea, the Wind Sparrow Illusion was beating its wings frantically, trying to fly out!

’Hsss—’

’Such a strong reaction from the Wind Sparrow Illusion... could it be? Is the True Blood of the Vermilion Bird somewhere nearby?’

’Yes, that must be it.’

’I didn’t sense it before, but now that I’m with Fang Yang, I can feel it. It must be because of the Fortune of All Beings he carries...’

’Should I tell Fang Yang?’

’No. Fate cannot be forced.’

’If Fang Yang doesn’t discover it, then it proves the True Blood of the Vermilion Bird is fated to be mine...’

At this moment, Lin Tianxue’s heroic demeanor vanished, replaced by her own selfish intentions.

Both Fang Yang and Lin Tianxue were now harboring their own secret plans, their minds on different things.

Unconsciously, Lin Tianxue’s pace began to quicken.

They crossed the dark subterranean river, heading for the opposite bank.

On the other side of the river was a vast ocean of lightning. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

This was an extremely rare type of lightning, the Sunflower Water Divine Thunder, and it was highly corrosive.

The bolts of Sunflower Water Divine Thunder bloomed like moon orchids, glowing with a fresh, ethereal light blue.

Without a closer look, one wouldn’t even realize it was an ocean of lightning and would most likely mistake it for a sea of flowers.

The moment they arrived, the [Carp Eagle Divine Feather] in Fang Yang’s Void Acupoint True Essence Sea began to tremble with a new intensity.

In addition, his [Thunderous Pill Cauldron] also began to quiver.

Fang Yang knew: the items indicated by both the high-middling fortune and the top-tier fortune were both here.

In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck Fang Yang.

’Perhaps... I can use the prize from the high-middling fortune to conceal the prize from the top-tier one?!’

"Dao Brother, there is a Tier Four Spiritual Object, a [Thunder Spirit Marsh Fish], hidden here. Please act quickly. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to capture," Lin Tianxue said, her tone subtly urging him on.

This time, not only did Second Uncle Fang notice something was amiss, but even Fang Yang sensed it.

But Fang Yang didn’t say much, simply giving a casual reply.

Immediately after, he slowly transformed his Fire Eagle Illusion into a Thunder Carp Illusion and began manipulating the [Thunderous Pill Cauldron].

At this moment, Fang Yang shifted from being a Cultivator of the Fire Dao School to one of the Thunder Dao School, a very peculiar transformation.

’This top-tier fortune requires me to act in secret, but with three pairs of eyes on me, that’s going to be difficult.’

The moment he stepped into the Thunder Pool, Fang Yang felt the predicament.

Just as he was pondering this, his eyes suddenly lit up. He felt a change in the [Carp Eagle Divine Feather].

He knew. He had obtained the prize from the top-tier fortune.

And in a way he had never imagined.

Second Uncle Fang, Lin Tianxue, and Lin Sangu only sensed a slight shift in Fang Yang’s aura, but they didn’t understand the reason for his joy.

But in the next moment, a black thunder fish materialized in Fang Yang’s hand, and they understood.

Fang Yang had caught the [Thunder Spirit Marsh Fish] Spiritual Object!

Fang Yang had successfully used the commotion of obtaining the high-middling prize to cover up the acquisition of the top-tier prize!

"Cousin, the Thunder Pool is dangerous. Please come ashore quickly," Lin Tianxue said, her beautiful face cold but her tone insistent.

Soon, Fang Yang was back on the bank.

The journey back was much faster than the journey in.

Before long, Lin Tianxue had safely led Fang Yang out of the Mystical Realm.

The moment Fang Yang stepped out of the Mystical Realm and returned to a safe area, Lin Tianxue made an excuse and had her subordinates escort him back.

Once Fang Yang’s figure had disappeared from the area, Lin Tianxue herself dashed madly back toward the spot in the Mystical Realm where the sensation was strongest.

Both Fang Yang and Second Uncle Fang had noticed Lin Tianxue’s strange behavior, but neither of them said anything.

The fact that she had possessed the self-control to escort them out before going back for her own opportunity was impressive enough.

Most importantly, Fang Yang was fairly certain that the opportunity Lin Tianxue was after was the one from the low-to-middling fortune.

’The low-to-middling fortune might grant a Tier Five opportunity, but it’s an ill omen. A tall tree catches the wind; she’ll become a target for everyone, and danger will lurk at every turn.’

’And if I’m not mistaken, the opportunities that both she and I obtained originally belonged to Muri Shengkai.’

’This business is bound to have repercussions.’

’It might be a bit unethical, but since things have come to this, you can be the one to face the fallout for me.’

Fang Yang walked on, his expression serene.

Every so often, he would even consult with his Second Uncle about how they should make use of the [Thunder Spirit Marsh Fish] Spiritual Object...