Last time, she was in seclusion and did not see the Heavenly Soldier, unaware that Fang Zhixing had obtained a Luck Talisman.

"I always thought the Luck Talisman was just a legend, I never expected it to be real!"

This was Hua Manshuang's first time seeing a Luck Talisman, she found it quite intriguing.

In the next moment, she took a deep breath and forcefully crushed the Luck Talisman.

With a booming sound, the Luck Talisman transformed into rising clouds of mist, enveloping Hua Manshuang.

Almost simultaneously, the calamity cloud hovering above her head, as if losing its target, slowly dispersed.

Just like that, Hua Manshuang calmly advanced to become a seventh-grade Golden Immortal.

"It really works..."

Fang Zhixing clicked his tongue in amazement, deeply astonished.

At this moment, he couldn't help but admire the profound depth of the Heavenly Court.

Relying solely on the Luck Talisman, they could conquer all Golden Immortals in the world.

"Luckily, I have immortal treasures, or else I'd be working for the Heavenly Court again!"

Fang Zhixing laughed freely.

Unnoticed, several months flew by.

[Boundless Blood Lotus, Fifth Grade Golden Immortal full-level conditions have been met, would you like to advance?]

"Advance!"

Fang Zhixing had been anticipating this moment, and in an instant, made up his mind.

Suddenly, his spirit descended once again upon the Dao Ancestor's Blood River.

The Blood Lotus quickly multiplied, increasing from forty-eight to ninety-six blooms!

[Fifth Grade Burst Skill: Nine-Character Mantra Blood Incantation Seal]

[Special Effect: Condensing the Nine-Character Mantra Seal with Merit Immortal Blood, arrayed up front against warriors. Each character holds immense power, destroying all things.]

"Oh wow, it's actually this big killer move!"

Fang Zhixing was overjoyed beyond measure.

It's worth noting that when he was a Tribulation Immortal, he awakened the "Soldier Secret," thus greatly increasing his combat power, allowing him to freely wield any weapon.

And the burst skill awakened now not only encompasses the Soldier Secret but includes eight other mantras, its power exceeding imagination!

Comparing, between the Fifth Grade "Ancient Skill" and "Boundless Blood Lotus," which one is more powerful?

Talking purely about attack power, the Nine-Character Mantra Blood Incantation Seal would definitely come out on top!

While the Thousand-Autumn Bell's attack lies in its variety and versatility.

This is not the end, the system panel soon gleamed brightly.

[Boundless Blood Lotus, Fourth Grade Golden Immortal full-level conditions:

1, Absorb the nourishment of Dao Ancestor Blood River for over 1200 days (not completed)]

...

[Ancient Skill Earth Scroll, Fourth Grade Golden Immortal full-level conditions:

1, Collect at least 5 Fifth Grade Water Ripple Bells or 1 Fourth Grade Water Ripple Bell (prepared, complete?)

2, Strike the Thousand-Autumn Bell at least 10,000 times (not completed)]

...

"Excellent!"

Fang Zhixing couldn't help but laugh out loud, this promotion was simply too smooth.

In the days that followed, he began practicing the bell striking.

However, during this time, aside from taking Hua Manshuang, Fang Zhixing also allowed other disciples to join in the cultivation.

After all, enhancing the disciples' combat strength helps in dealing with the impending second wave of evil calamities.

Two months of peaceful days quickly passed.

Buzzing~~

The Interstellar Teleportation Formation lit up again, and a Heavenly Soldier descended.

"Sect Leader Fang!"

The visitor was still that arrogant and domineering female Heavenly Soldier from last time, leaving a lasting impression.

Fang Zhixing smiled and said, "Welcome, my lady."

The female Heavenly Soldier directly took out a decree and announced, "Yellow Bell Sect heed the decree, Tribulation Alliance betrays, unforgivable sin, orders you to immediately go to 'Phantom Spirit Fortress' to intercept, anyone who forcibly breaks through, kill without mercy."

Fang Zhixing was stunned for a moment, then blinked and asked, "Tribulation Alliance, could it be the guild formed by the Tribulation Immortals?"

The female Heavenly Soldier nodded and said, "Indeed, the Tribulation Alliance is reckless, colluding with the Heavenly Buddha Sect, trying to break away from Mu Chen Immortal Domain, seeking death."

Fang Zhixing understood it all, and slowly said, "I wonder if our Yellow Bell Sect contributes personnel and effort, will there be rewards?"

"Of course!"

The female Heavenly Soldier snorted coldly, "When has Mu Chen Immortal Sect ever shortchanged those with merit, as long as you secure the 'Phantom Spirit Fortress', you'll receive Luck Talismans, how many you get depends on the size of your contributions."

Fang Zhixing understood, and solemnly said, "Don't worry, my lady, we will do our utmost to guard the pass for Mu Chen Immortal Sect."

The Heavenly Soldier nodded slightly, leaving only a Star Sea Map of the Phantom Spirit Fortress and a bounty list, then departed.

Fang Zhixing curled his lips and said with a slightly somber face: "So many troubles."

Hua Manshuang said earnestly: "Circumstances are stronger than people, the Mu Chen Immortal Sect is the direct force nurtured by the Heavenly Court in this Immortal Domain, leaving us no choice but to comply."

Fang Zhixing asked in surprise: "What's up with the Tribulation Alliance, are they so senseless?"

Hua Manshuang pondered and said: "I can understand why they want to break away from the Mu Chen Immortal Domain."

"Oh, why?"

"Because the Mu Chen Immortal Sect is run by the Merit Immortal, with very few Tribulation Immortals, holding low positions, being driven to toil for the Merit Immortal, and over time, numerous resentments have piled up."

Hua Manshuang explained gently.

Fang Zhixing understood and sneered: "Too bad their plans are flawed, and I'm afraid this time blood will flow like a river."

The two discussed the matter for a while.

The Yellow Bell Sect cannot be left without a guard, just luckily Hua Manshuang has advanced to the Seventh Grade, capable of defending the place.

And Fang Zhixing plans to personally go out to capture some wanted criminals and earn some Luck Talismans.

"There is only one immortal artifact, and if one day it's snatched away or suddenly fails, I need a backup."

Fang Zhixing thought.

In any case, accumulating some Luck Talismans in hand is never wrong.

So, the next day, Fang Zhixing personally led a group of immortals to set off for the Phantom Spirit Fortress.

They flew there.

Because the interstellar teleportation formations across various locations have yet to be restored.

Of course, Fang Zhixing didn't need to fly by himself.

The group traveled together in a flying carriage, taking turns to steer and coordinate tasks.

Thus, Fang Zhixing could continue to cultivate along the journey, without any delay.

And this flight lasted for over two months.

"We're here!"

One day, a cheer suddenly echoed in his ears.

Fang Zhixing opened his eyes, put away the Thousand-Autumn Bell, and stepped out of the flying carriage.

Upon stepping out, he saw ahead a scene of Heavenly Fall, resembling an abyssal cliff.

Above Heavenly Fall, only a few channels could bridge both sides.

And on the critical path of these channels, stood a fortress!

"This is the Phantom Spirit Fortress!"

Fang Zhixing raised his head, his gaze landing on a grand fortress.

At first glance, it seemed easy to defend but difficult to attack!

"Move!"

The group arrived below the Phantom Spirit Fortress and shouted: "The Yellow Bell Sect is here under orders to relieve the defense."

Soon, the gates opened wide.

Fang Zhixing and others entered the fortress and immediately noticed only a dozen or so old and weak soldiers inside.

An elderly soldier with white hair approached and bowed, saying: "Esteemed Golden Immortals, Phantom Spirit Fortress has few visitors in normal times, it's almost a deserted place with weak defense forces, we depend on you to hold it."

Fang Zhixing quickly understood, instructing: "You all take over the fortress immediately and arrange the defense setup."

"Yes!"

Everyone busily organized themselves.

In less than three days, the defense formations of the Phantom Spirit Fortress were repaired and fully activated again.

In the following days, the external world was calm, with nothing happening.

Yet, in the dead of night one day, figures suddenly flickered across Heavenly Fall from the opposite side, hurriedly moving closer to the Phantom Spirit Fortress along the dangerous path.

"Someone's here!"

The guards quickly spotted those shadows, sounding the alert bell.

Fang Zhixing and others swiftly ascended the fortress's highest point, overlooking the scene below, and gasped in astonishment.

As dense silhouettes swarmed over, numbering as much as hundreds of thousands, each emitting varied levels of calamity aura.

All of them were cultivating tribulations!

They gathered in front of the Phantom Spirit Fortress, glancing up in bewildered surprise.

"What's happening? Wasn't it said that the Phantom Spirit Fortress had no guards?"

"Yes, we should have free access, yet why is the defense so robust here?"

"Not good! We've been tricked!"

"We should never have escaped in three separate routes, this path is clearly a dead end!"

"Don't panic, even if there are guards at the Phantom Spirit Fortress, the defense force mustn't be strong; we can still force our way through!"

...

Amidst the clamor, a grey-robed elder stepped forward, looking up and saying: "May I ask which Fellow Daoist is guarding? Please come out for a discussion."

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