My Mythical Path to Immortality in Another World

Chapter 213 Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox

Zhao Xuan gazed at the Heaven-Mending Divine Pill in his hand, feeling the immense power contained within it, as if it could change the world.

However, he was not overwhelmed by this power, but instead fell into deeper thought.

The phantom of the Heavenly Witch Dao Lord that just appeared was not the real Heavenly Witch Dao Lord himself, but a protective force left behind by the Heavenly Witch Dao Lord three hundred million years ago.

Over the long course of time, this protective force has merged with the remaining spiritual essence of the woman in white after her separation, thus creating the strange scene before our eyes.

It can be said that this very consciousness and spirituality makes it difficult for the lotus to take on a physical form.

It can be said that they created their own trap.

Zhao Xuan took a deep breath, trying to gather his chaotic thoughts, then composed himself and sped off in the southeast direction.

Zhao Xuan has always been known for his tenacity and decisiveness. His temperament is as hard as steel, and he is rarely swayed by emotions.

However, this time was different. After absorbing the spirituality of the mysterious woman in white, an unprecedented feeling of sentimentality welled up in his heart.

It's important to understand that the power of the spirit of plants and trees is itself an extremely contradictory existence.

If they can successfully transform into human form, they will not only have a long lifespan, but will also be naturally in harmony with the Dao of Heaven, and their cultivation speed will be astonishingly fast.

But the problem is precisely that if one cannot successfully transform, no matter how advanced one's level is, one will ultimately find it difficult to escape the fate of death.

Just like that woman in white, her true form, a lotus flower, had already reached the realm of the Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal, and should theoretically be an immortal being.

However, because she failed to take human form, she could not be considered an independent being, and therefore could not condense a true soul, thus making it difficult for her to achieve the immortal and indestructible true spirit.

This is why, even if one reaches the supreme level of Hunyuan Taiji Dalu Jinxian, once freed from constraints, one still needs to reincarnate again.

This is precisely why spiritual plants at or above the Great Luo level are almost never seen in the world.

If spiritual plants could regenerate like other living things, then alchemy would probably become the most important of all arts.

After all, those rare spiritual plants contain endless magical effects, making them undoubtedly the most precious materials for alchemists.

If alchemy materials can be continuously regenerated, then even by simply accumulating quantity, it is possible to create an invincible alchemist.

For objects like mountains, rocks, and trees to become spirits, they also need to undergo a long process of transformation.

For this reason, in this vast and boundless world, humans and beasts have become the dominant species.

The reason is simple: these two groups are born with spirituality, which not only saves them from the arduous process of accumulating spirituality over countless years, but also allows them to directly embark on the path of cultivation without having to go through the difficult transformation process.

In comparison, the human race is even more superior, becoming the more dominant species. The reason for this lies in the fact that the human race possesses a stronger spirituality, and even the time it takes to develop intelligence is greatly shortened.

Zhao Xuan flew for several years before finally arriving at a secluded and deep valley.

The spiritual energy in the valley was so dense that it was almost tangible, swirling and spreading like smoke and mist. Nourished by this rich spiritual energy, all sorts of rare and precious herbs flourished, radiating a dazzling array of colors that were breathtaking to behold.

Zhao Xuan slowly descended into the valley, preparing to find a quiet and pleasant place to cultivate in peace, so as to completely refine and absorb the spiritual essence left behind by the white-clothed woman in his body.

Just as he had chosen his spot and was about to sit down cross-legged, a subtle ripple suddenly appeared in the previously calm space. Then, a white figure darted out of the nearby bushes like lightning!

The white figure was a fox demon with fur as white and flawless as snow.

It was staring intently at Zhao Xuan with wary eyes, seemingly very cautious and uneasy about this uninvited guest. When it keenly sensed the complex and unpredictable aura emanating from Zhao Xuan, it involuntarily took a few steps back, letting out a low growl.

The fox demon's eyebrows furrowed, her beautiful eyes widened, and her crimson lips parted slightly as she said, "Hmph! You ungrateful wretch, carrying such a strange aura, dare not cause trouble here! This is the sacred cultivation ground of my fox clan, how dare you be so presumptuous?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuan slowly swept his gaze over the fox demon in front of him, his expression calm and composed, and replied softly, "I only wish to borrow this place for a moment, I have no ill intentions whatsoever, I hope you will do me a favor."

However, the fox demon was clearly skeptical of Zhao Xuan's explanation. With a sharp cry, she transformed into a fiery red figure and pounced on Zhao Xuan with bared teeth and claws.

Faced with the menacing fox demon, Zhao Xuan sighed slightly, gently shifted his foot to the side, and dodged away like a ghost.

At the same time, he flicked his right hand, and a wisp of pale golden magic shot out like lightning, hitting the fox demon accurately and fixing it firmly in place.

Zhao Xuan calmly gazed at the frozen fox demon and said slowly, "I originally didn't want to fight you, but if you insist on forcing me, don't blame me for being impolite."

Enough, Zhao Xuan ignored the fox demon, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, made hand seals, and began to concentrate on refining the energy within his body.

Although the fox demon struggled desperately, it could not break free from the restraint of that wisp of spiritual power. It could only watch helplessly as a faint white light emanated from Zhao Xuan's body, making him seem as if he were inside a cocoon of light.

As time went by, the aura of the mysterious woman in white on Zhao Xuan's body became weaker and weaker, while his own cultivation level continued to rise, and his aura became stronger and stronger.

Just then, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Zhao Xuan's body, sweeping across the surroundings like a raging torrent. The fox demon was the first to feel this terrifying surge, and was immediately terrified.

Surprisingly, the fluctuation did not harm the fox demon; instead, it gave him an unprecedented sense of peace and comfort.

In an instant, the fox demon stopped struggling, closed its eyes slightly, and, following the pull of this fluctuation, slowly entered a meditative state.

When Zhao Xuan finally awoke from his long and arduous cultivation, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his cultivation level had soared like a rocket to the mid-stage of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal!

All of this was thanks to that mysterious woman in white.

She possesses extraordinary spirituality at the level of a Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal.

Even though Zhao Xuan had meticulously built an incredibly solid foundation for Luo Xuan, the profound mysteries within the white-clad woman's spirituality still allowed her to achieve such a tremendous improvement in her cultivation level.

Zhao Xuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze first falling on the fox demon beside him who was in a meditative state.

He gently raised his hand, as if in a light breeze, and quietly withdrew the wisp of spiritual power used to immobilize the fox demon.

As the spiritual energy was withdrawn, the fox demon's body began to tremble slightly, as if it were gradually awakening from a deep sleep.

A moment later, the fox demon fully regained consciousness, and a hint of undisguised gratitude flickered in its beautiful eyes. The fox demon respectfully said to Zhao Xuan, "Thank you for your help, which allowed me to make further progress on my cultivation path."

In response to the fox demon's thanks, Zhao Xuan simply smiled and nodded slightly. Then he said, "Little fox, please take me into your market town."

In fact, Zhao Xuan's choice to come to this place was not random, but rather based on important information he had obtained from a parasitic beast through special means. This place is the sacred cultivation ground of the Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox clan—Sacred Fox Mountain.

This sacred mountain is also home to a bustling market town.

The Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox exists in the world as an extremely powerful demon race. Although they belong to the demon race, they have not chosen to transform into human form.

They possess a noble bloodline at the Chaos level, which is formed by the fusion of three different bloodlines.

One of its most striking features is its nine tails, and with each additional tail, it gains control over a unique and powerful energy.

Secondly, there is the art of illusion, a technique of extraordinary power capable of creating astonishingly realistic illusions. This so-called realistic illusion has another name—making the illusion real!

The Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox possesses extraordinary abilities; it can transform at will into any creature with a lower bloodline level than itself. Furthermore, when it transforms into these creatures, it can skillfully utilize their unique supernatural powers.

This is similar to the mythological laws that Zhao Xuan has mastered, but there are also some differences.

The mythical figures that Zhao Xuan conjures using his mythological laws will experience a significant boost in their corresponding legal power; however, the beings conjured by the Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox are merely indistinguishable from the real thing in terms of appearance and aura.

When it uses the supernatural powers of these creatures, it can often only manifest the external form, but cannot truly display the charm and power that the supernatural powers should have.

Furthermore, there is the mysterious and unpredictable power of the mind. The Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox possesses a unique talent: it can skillfully utilize the seven emotions (joy, anger, worry, thought, grief, fear, and surprise) and six desires (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thought) of other living beings to aid its cultivation process.

It is precisely because of this wondrous ability that the Nine-Tailed Illusion Fox clan has been able to continuously grow and develop.

It is understood that this Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox clan is quite powerful, with dozens of super strong individuals who have reached the level of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

That's why, even though the parasitic beast knew of this place, it would never dare to venture in and offend it, but instead chose to take a long detour.

Within the Nine-Tailed Illusion Fox clan, they are divided into three different levels based on factors such as bloodline purity.

At the very top is the Nine-Tailed Illusion Fox, whose bloodline is the noblest and purest; following closely behind are the Nine-Tailed Illusion Foxes, whose bloodlines are slightly inferior but still very powerful; and at the very bottom are the ordinary Nine-Tailed Foxes.

The fox before me, pure white with fur as lustrous as silver frost, is a member of the legendary Nine-Tailed Illusionary Heart Fox clan.

It has already cultivated to the profound realm of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, and can be regarded as a royal being with a venerable status in Sacred Fox Mountain.

Zhao Xuan had successfully absorbed the spiritual energy contained in the Lotus Spirit, and what was emanating from him now was a sense of loneliness that had been accumulated over countless years, a kind of sorrow among the seven emotions.

This unique aura is undoubtedly of great benefit to the Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox, helping it to make further progress on its cultivation path.

All of this was actually done intentionally by Zhao Xuan, as a prepayment to the Nine-Tailed Illusion Fox.

In such a short time, the emanating aura of loneliness had greatly benefited the Nine-Tailed Illusionary Fox, propelling its cultivation forward by a significant step.

"Yes, senior, please follow me." As the words fell, the white fox's body suddenly swayed, instantly transforming into a woman dressed in pure white. Surprisingly, her appearance bore a striking resemblance to the lotus's spirit, with a resemblance of up to seventy percent.

Looking at the slightly flustered and bewildered expression on the white fox's face, Zhao Xuan smiled slightly and gently waved his sleeve at it.

In an instant, something miraculous happened—the fox demon, who had originally been in female form, changed again and transformed into a handsome young man in the blink of an eye.

It turns out that this nine-tailed phantom fox is actually male, but because it had absorbed a large amount of the lonely emotions from the woman in white, her image was deeply imprinted in its soul.

Therefore, when she began to use the illusion technique, for some reason, she subconsciously moved closer to the appearance of the woman in white.

After the fox demon expressed his heartfelt gratitude and thanks, he led Zhao Xuan forward and finally stopped in front of a cave.

This cave is the location of the "market town" of Sacred Fox Mountain, or perhaps the "entrance" to this market town.

It should be noted that Shenghu Mountain has long abandoned the traditional market-style business model.

The reason for this is that the world in which practitioners live is full of unknown dangers, and the traditional market system is simply not enough to ensure the personal safety of both parties in a transaction.

Especially for those powerful individuals who have reached the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal or above, they all possess immortality.

This means that if these top experts encounter unexpected events in the market, they will inevitably be investigated and punished afterward.

Even if the accident did not originate from the market, hatred and resentment had already been quietly sown.

One or two times might be manageable, but if similar incidents happen hundreds or thousands of times, it's no small matter.

Many traditional markets eventually declined and became unsustainable due to these seemingly insignificant trivialities accumulated over time.