Eternal Life: I hold the door to eternal life

"What do you mean?" Fang Qingxue said angrily.

"It means exactly what it says!" Fang Han said frankly, "If you are willing to subdue the Demon Marshal and use him as a hidden chess piece buried in the innate demons, we will follow the Demon Marshal. If you are not willing, then we will disguise ourselves as independent cultivators. I will not interrupt you in the following matters. The decision is entirely up to you!"

Fang Han and Fang Qingxue communicated through voice transmission, which seemed slow but was actually very fast.

After the two of them finished discussing, Ying Tianqing asked, "Qingxue, do you also want to explore Taiyuan Immortal Mansion? How about we go together?"

Fang Qingxue hesitated for a moment, then said in a cold voice: "Since Yuhua Sect has withdrawn from the battle between immortals and demons, I, as a disciple of Yuhua Sect, naturally cannot violate the sect's laws. Even if I want to enter Taiyuan Immortal Mansion, it is not now."

The four elements for cultivators to improve their strength are "wealth, companion, method, and land". Wealth is the most important and its importance is self-evident. In a narrow sense, companion refers to a dual cultivation companion. But from a broad perspective, "companion" can also include fellow disciples, fellow Taoists, and subordinates who are conquered during the cultivation. With the lofty status of the future leader of the Xiantian Demon Sect, if he can really take him under his command and let him serve him as Fang Han said, wouldn't it be equivalent to letting the entire Xiantian Demon Sect obey him?

You have to know that Xianxian Demon Sect is the first demon sect in Xuanhuang World after Huangquan Demon Sect founded by Huangquan Emperor. Its comprehensive strength is comparable to Yuhua Sect. If you can really make the future head of Xianxian Demon Sect bow down to you, not to mention the strength of Xianxian Demon Sect, just the cultivation resources that can be obtained from Xianxian Demon Sect are unimaginable.

Fang Qingxue knew that Ying Tianqing was a very proud person. Although he admired her, he would not bow down to her. But if this thing really succeeded, it would be a lot of good. Even if it failed, it would make Ying Tianqing give up on her and stop bothering her. In addition, the change of the small destiny technique left a mark in Fang Qingxue's soul, which made Fang Qingxue have no intention of disobeying Fang Hansheng.

Seeing Fang Qingxue's strong reluctance to go to Taiyuan Immortal Palace, Ying Tianqing couldn't help but be happy: "If Qingxue really wants to go to Taiyuan Immortal Palace, that's easy. But... I have to wrong Qingxue, disguise herself, and change her identity."

"Hmph, do you want me to disguise myself as a demon, or as your subordinate, and follow you into the Taiyuan Immortal Palace?" Fang Qingxue said disdainfully.

Ying Tianqing knew that Fang Qingxue had always been self-respecting and was definitely unwilling to pretend to be a disciple of the Demonic Path, let alone lower herself to pretend to be his subordinate in order to enter the Taiyuan Immortal Palace. He quickly said, "Qingxue, I've filtered it. You just need to pretend to be a casual cultivator and travel with me. I just need to tell the people of the Xiantian Demon Sect that you are my good friend who I specially invited to help. Then you can enter the Taiyuan Immortal Palace with a legitimate reason, and no one will doubt your identity."

Fang Qingxue saw that Fang Han's goal had been basically achieved, but she was still hesitant and looked at Fang Han. She said in a voice transmission: "Are we really going to Taiyuan Immortal Mansion with Ying Tianqing? In addition, how sure are you about what you said?"

Fang Han saw Fang Qingxue looking at him, but he did not answer Fang Qingxue's voice transmission question. Instead, he said directly: "Qingxue, I listen to you. If we can avoid exposing our identity as Yuhua Sect disciples and explore Taiyuan Immortal Mansion, then it is naturally the best of both worlds."

Fang Qingxue had understood the implication of Fang Han's words after hearing this. After a slight hesitation, she said to Ying Tianqing: "In that case, I will accept your favor. I will repay you later. However, you know my temper. If you dare to threaten me with this matter, the consequences... Humph!"

Ying Tianqing was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "Haha, Qingxue, what are you talking about? How can I, Ying Tianqing, be the kind of villain who would use a favor to ask for a reward? Tomorrow morning, the great powers in the immortal and demon realms will join forces to tear open the protective formation outside the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion. It will take quite a while to get to the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion from here, so let's talk while we walk."

A few hours later, Fang Han and the other two finally arrived at the depths of Guixu, where the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion was located. They saw three blurry portals that looked like mirages, arranged in a triangular shape in the void. More than 100,000 immortal and demon cultivators were divided into two camps in the space below the portals, and countless attics and palaces were scattered on both sides of the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion.

Under the guidance of Ying Tianqing, Fang Han and Fang Qingxue, who had used the "Thousand Changes Talisman" to transform into a dark and strong man and a middle-aged beautiful woman, immediately arrived at the temporary camp of the Xiantian Demon Sect.

The Thousand Changes and Illusions Talisman that Feng Baiyu asked Fang Qingxue to bring was said to be made by a peerless great power who had cultivated to the seventh level of immortality and had already cultivated to a world of its own. As long as one's cultivation level did not exceed the seventh level of immortality, one would definitely not be able to see through the true face of the person who had changed his appearance using the Thousand Changes and Illusions Talisman. And this time, among the powerful people from the immortal secret realm sent by the immortals and demons to preside over the immortal-demon war, the highest level of cultivation was only a great power from the fifth level of immortal creation realm. In addition, the Yuhua Sect announced in a high-profile manner that it would not participate in this immortal-demon war. As long as Fang Han and Fang Qingxue did not reveal their true colors in their words and deeds, they would not have to worry about being discovered.

As soon as Fang Han and the other two arrived at the outskirts of the Xiantian Demon Sect's camp, two Xiantian Demon Sect disciples came out to greet them: "Young Sect Master, you are finally back. You left halfway, which made the elders of the sect very anxious. The elders said that as soon as you come back, please come and see them as soon as possible. It seems that they have something important to discuss with you."

Ying Tianqing couldn't help but frown slightly. It was a pleasant surprise for him to have Fang Qingxue accompany him this time. But along the way, Fang Qingxue spoke only a few times. The Demon Marshal knew that Fang Qingxue was just like that, and he was helpless for a while. On the contrary, because of Fang Qingxue's coldness, he felt an inexplicable respect for her.

Ying Tianqing originally wanted to come to Taiyuan Immortal Mansion to find a place to have a good chat with Fang Qingxue. But just as he arrived here, the elders of the sect came to find him for something else. The elders of the sect came to find him for something important. He was valued by the Xiantian Emperor and was designated as the young master of the Xiantian Demon Sect. Naturally, he would not do anything in public for personal gain.

"These two are my friends who are independent cultivators that I specially invited to help me. You can take my two friends to my attic to rest!" Ying Tianqing ordered, and then apologized to Fang Qingxue: "Han Xue, the two Han Daoists can go with my disciples to rest first. I will be back soon."

Fang Qingxue, who used the alias Han Xue, said calmly: "Fellow Daoist Ying, please do as you please!"

The two Xiantian Demon Sect disciples who came to greet Ying Tianqing were shocked to see that Ying Tianqing was so polite to the two casual cultivators. Ying Tianqing was very proud and he was calm and composed even when facing the powerful people in the Changsheng Secret Realm. They had never heard of Ying Tianqing being so polite to anyone, let alone specifically instructing to lead the two casual cultivators to rest in the Sect Master's private attic.

After Ying Tianqing left, the two disciples of the Xiantian Demon Sect hurriedly called Fang Han "Senior Han" and led them to a large three-story attic. They immediately ordered people to serve fairy tea and spiritual fruit for the two to enjoy.

After the waiters in the attic left, Fang Qingxue's face suddenly turned pale. She suppressed her anger and asked in a voice transmission, "Fang Han, did you know that the Minor Fate Technique can control others?"

On the way here, Fang Han sent a message to Fang Qingxue to tell her that the small fate technique could subtly influence Ying Tianqing's thoughts and plant a seed of fate deep in Ying Tianqing's soul, making Ying Tianqing obey Fang Qingxue.

Fang Qingxue was immediately horrified after hearing this. She thought that the fate mark deep in her soul was the fate seed that Fang Han had planted for her unconsciously, but she couldn't bear any hatred towards Fang Han at this moment. She couldn't show any abnormality in front of Ying Tianqing, so she waited until now when no one was around to ask the question in her heart.

Fang Han was slightly stunned, and asked in confusion: "Qingxue, why do you say that? This time, after our two small destiny runes merged into one, my soul was brought to an unknown space by the small destiny runes. Only then did I realize the wonderful uses of the small destiny runes."

Fang Han didn't completely deceive Fang Qingxue with this, although the original novel also mentioned that Fang Rentu and Fang Qingxue could force the power of fate to make others submit at the cost of burning their own lifespans. But it didn't mention that the small fate technique could subtly plant the seeds of fate deep in the souls of others and make them use it for their own benefit.

Fang Qingxue's pretty face slowly regained some color after hearing this. "Humph, you'd better not lie to me. If I find out that you're lying to me about this, I will never let you control me, even if it means my own death!"

"Qingxue, you..." Fang Han was puzzled. "Why are you talking nonsense today? You even said you were at my mercy. When did I ever manipulate you?"

After a slight pause, Fang Han asked worriedly, "Did you suffer any hidden injuries in the 'Demon God Transformation Array' that damaged your soul? This is no small matter. How about I take a look for you?"

Fang Qingxue saw that Fang Han's words and actions did not seem to be false, but she still felt a little resentful when she thought about how she knelt down to worship Fang Han. She did not say anything at the moment, but just looked at Fang Han with a scrutinizing expression.

Fang Han felt uneasy at Fang Qingxue's suspicious gaze, and pretended to be angry and said, "Why am I so untrustworthy in your eyes? First it was the Yellow Springs Map, and now it's the Little Fate Art. If I wanted to hide it from you, why would I tell you all these things? Besides, since I met you, when have I ever done anything to let you down that would make you doubt me like this? You are really... really unreasonable."

After Fang Han finished speaking, he shook his head angrily, ignored Fang Qingxue, and sat quietly with his eyes closed.

Fang Qingxue had mixed feelings at this moment. She also understood that it was unreasonable for her to have always doubted Fang Han. However, whenever she thought about the torture brought to her after the condensation of the small fate rune, as well as the situation of kneeling down to Fang Han before, Fang Qingxue found it difficult to let it go.