On the Avenue.

Chapter 718 Treat
Fan Xiao looked at Chen Shi's retreating figure, somewhat hesitant.

He desperately wanted to take action right now and eliminate Chen Shi, no matter what!

His inner voice told him that now was the best time to get rid of Chen Shi. If he missed this opportunity, there might not be another chance!

He could see that Chen Shi was ambitious, supported by ideals and principles, and also very capable.

It's not that I'm afraid of someone being ambitious, but I am afraid of someone who is ambitious and also has ideals and pursuits, while also having a set of beliefs to support them.

Such a person is invincible!

Chen Shi was such a person.

He posed a tremendous threat to both the Heavenly Court and the Celestial Court.

If Chen Shi is not eliminated, it will bring great changes to the Supreme's career, and he may become the Supreme's formidable enemy in the future!
As the Supreme's eldest disciple, Fan Xiao always shared the Supreme's burdens and solved problems. He would take the initiative to do things that the Supreme was not suitable to do, and he would take the initiative to eliminate people that the Supreme could not get rid of!
He was extremely loyal to the Supreme One, even to the point of reverence and worship.

He was not only impressed by the Supreme Being's cultivation and attainments, but also by the Supreme Being's magnanimity and spirit.

But now, he has a deep sense of crisis.

The Supreme One sensed a crisis.

"Perhaps he will become another Supreme Being, or even surpass the Supreme Being!"

A terrible thought popped into his head, consuming his original beliefs.

His reverence for the Supreme Being began to waver.

He used to worship the Supreme Being and had no doubt about the Supreme Being's cause and ambition, but now he wavered.

Kill Chen Shi now!

This thought put him in a dilemma. He hadn't killed Chen Shi before because Chen Shi had planted a thorn in his heart; without breaking through the primordial chaos, he couldn't attain the Great Luo Dao.

However, if Chen Shi is not killed, he could very well jeopardize the Emperor's cause.

Two thoughts struggled and clashed in his mind, making him sometimes filled with murderous intent towards Chen Shi and sometimes dissipate his murderous intent, leaving his expression unpredictable.

Chen Shi seemed oblivious to the murderous intent emanating from behind him, continuing to chat and laugh with him. After six or seven days, they arrived at a fairy city on the coast.

This place is called Diaoji City, a fortress for entering the North Sea.

The gods guarding this place are all tall and powerful. There are many ships sailing out to sea here, and many immortals have come here. Some immortals were sent here by the Black Guardian, while others came here on their own initiative to find work.

After observing for a while, Fan Xiao was somewhat puzzled and asked Chen Shi, "What is the difference between these two types of immortals?"

Chen Shi said, "The immortals who come here looking for work sell themselves to the boatmen and keep the money for themselves. The immortals brought by the Black Gangster are paid by the boatmen to the Black Gangster. Whether they are sold or sell themselves, the boatmen will pay them wages once they are on the boat. Those who are sold receive less wages, and those who sell themselves receive more."

"I see."

Fan Xiao said, "This time I'm going to sell myself; I don't need you to be my bodyguard."

The two found a boat used for hunting sea creatures, named Qinghan. The bow of the boat was shaped like a bluebird, and the sides of the hull had feather-like oars that flapped like wings to propel the boat through the sea.

If this ship is activated, it can fly through the air at high speed and with great agility, making it a commonly used vessel for hunting sea creatures.

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao each sold themselves, obtained some money, and boarded the Qinghan. The boatman was bald, perhaps a monk from the Western Paradise, but he was strong and powerful, with a fierce face and a booming voice.

There were also more than a dozen sailors on board, all of whom were immortals.

The boatman said, "If you sell at a high price, you can work as shuttlemen on the boat."

Fan Xiao asked, "What is the Flying Shuttle Hand?"

The captain explained, "We'll chain you up, attach a big hook, and throw you into the sea. Qinghan will fly ahead, and you'll skip across the water like a flying fish. This will attract the predatory instincts of sea creatures, making them bite the hook. But don't worry, once you're swallowed, we'll rescue you immediately, and you won't be harmed in the slightest."

Fan Xiao asked, "Where are the shuttlemen who were on the ship before?"

"It was eaten by a sea monster."

Fan Xiao was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why weren't they rescued?"

"If it's chewed up, it's beyond saving. But the sea monster we're going to catch this time isn't that dangerous, don't worry, I can tell you're a sea fishing savior the moment I see you!"

……

After traveling for more than two months, Qinghan left Beiju Luzhou and arrived at Yuanhai.

This is near the Heavenly Abyss, where the vast seawater flows into the abyss, forming a magnificent waterfall.

Qinghan caught sea beasts near the Yuanhai Waterfall. Chen Shi and the others had seen the sea beasts they caught before; among the magical treasures crafted by immortals, there was often a type of mirror called the Sea Beast Grape Mirror.

Once this treasure is activated, three or five sea beasts will swim out of the bronze mirror and tear apart the person illuminated by its light.

This sea creature is a dragon-like and horse-like creature that swims extremely fast in the water, weaving through the blue waves, and can even swim upstream against the raging sea!

The powerful aura of immortals and the crisp, bouncy texture of their primordial spirits are fatally attractive to these sea beasts. Therefore, when fishing for sea beasts in the Abyss Sea, it is rare for them not to bite the hook.

The key question is whether the slinger can survive after the fish bites and whether he can successfully reel in the sea monster.

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao were each bound with chains, and then a large hook, as tall as a man, was used to thread them through the chains. The sailors on the ship raised the mast and threw the two men into the water. The Qinghan boat immediately accelerated, dragging the two men across the sea at breakneck speed.

Suddenly, sea monsters leaped out of the water and excitedly chased after the Qinghan boat.

Fan Xiao turned around and saw a sea beast opening its blood-red maw and pouncing on him.

……

Several months later, Chen Shi and Fan Xiao paid the money and redeemed themselves. The boatman was quite reluctant to let them go and tried to persuade them to stay, saying, "You two are both blessed with the physique of sea fishing, able to turn misfortune into good fortune. Why not work a few more years and save enough money before you leave?"

Chen Shi still insisted on leaving.

After leaving Diaoji City, the two headed towards Gongtong Valley.

Fan Xiao glanced at Chen Shi, who was writing and drawing as he traveled, calculating how many years and how many times a Celestial Immortal would need to die to accumulate enough spiritual liquid, cultivation techniques, and magic treasures to break through to the True Immortal Realm if he were to hunt sea beasts.

"It still requires dying two hundred and forty times." Chen Shi calculated the result, somewhat saddened. "This number is too accurate. Out of two hundred and forty celestial beings, only one can survive and become a true immortal."

Fan Xiao changed the subject, saying, "These days I feel that my understanding of the Hongmeng Split has deepened. You use the Hongmeng Split, and I will break your move."

Chen Shi composed himself, unleashed the Xuanhuang Sword Qi, and the Primordial Chaos Split erupted!

The two faced each other with their swords drawn, one making a move, the other countering, and in a moment their bodies shifted and their swords separated.

Fan Xiao looked down and saw that his clothes were torn on the chest, and the character "Xiao" was carved on them.

Fan Xiao snorted, said nothing, sheathed his sword, and continued to study how to break Chen Shi's Primordial Chaos Division.

During this period, he repeatedly challenged Chen Shi to this move, feeling that he had made great progress, but he did not expect that he still could not break it.

The two then went to Gongtong Valley to work as medicine slaves. The work of medicine slaves was not as dangerous as fishing for sea beasts. Every day, in addition to testing medicines for the pharmacists, they also had to draw their own blood to water the elixir.

The blood of immortals contains extremely pure spiritual power, which is exactly what immortal medicines need, making it the most suitable for nourishing immortal medicines.

In Gongtong Valley, there are thousands of medicine slaves like them, emaciated with sunken eyes, listlessly carrying buckets of blood to water the elixir.

Some medicinal herbs are quite precious and require a "medicine man," which involves lifting the scalp of the immortal's fontanelle so that the roots of the medicinal herbs can take root along the scalp and grow under the immortal's scalp, nourished by the warmth of the six yang energies.

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao had seen these medicine people in the valley. They were still alive, and the roots of the immortal medicine had already penetrated into their faces, some even reaching deep into their eye sockets, almost pushing their eyes out.

They still move around freely and even sunbathe, but the medicinal herbs growing on their heads are quite eye-catching.

"The two drug slaves who arrived recently are quite good."

In the distance, several pharmacists were commenting on Chen Shi and Fan Xiao, saying, "They have thick skin and abundant blood and energy. After trying my medicine, they are still alive and kicking. Their blood is also pure. Look over there, the immortal herbs cultivated with their blood are growing better. They can be used to make medicine people."

……

Six months later, Chen Shi and Fan Xiao, emaciated, redeemed themselves from Gongtong Valley and left the place.

They arrived in Yuhuangzhou of Beiju Luzhou, where they unexpectedly encountered an old friend.

"Zhong Wuwang! Fan Xiao!"

Cui Zhenzhen waved excitedly at them, then darted over like a swallow, her face beaming with joy. She exclaimed quickly, "You brothers are still alive! Where did you go after leaving the hunting team?"

Chen Shi sized up Cui Zhenzhen. This girl was a member of Pang Yunji's beast-catching team. When Chen Shi and Fan Xiao left, she had already reached the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm and was saving money to break through and become a True Immortal.

However, at this time, Cui Zhenzhen was already a true immortal, and her body was filled with pure yang immortal energy, which was very refined.

"Zhenzhen, you've cultivated to become a true immortal?" Chen Shi asked in surprise.

Cui Zhenzhen laughed triumphantly, "And a Pure Yang True Immortal! I don't need to hunt beasts anymore; I can just sell my blood now. How did you all get so thin? Come on, I'll treat you to a good meal!"

She led Chen Shi and Fan Xiao toward the restaurant.

Chen Shi recounted their experience of being used as medicine-making humans in Gongtong Valley. Cui Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "Making medicine-making humans? You guys are really ruthless to yourselves, bleeding so much blood every day. It'll ruin your cultivation foundation. Luckily, you redeemed yourselves and got out... Wait for me here for a moment!"

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao waited outside the restaurant. After a while, Cui Zhenzhen returned, her face pale and bloodless. She smiled and said, "I just remembered that I didn't have any money on me, so I went to sell some Pure Yang Immortal Blood and exchanged it for a few banknotes. Now I have enough money to treat you all to a big meal!"

She pulled the two of them into the restaurant and said with a smile, "We've been hunting beasts together, and we've caught so many mythical beasts, but we've never tasted what they're like. Now we must try them."

Fan Xiao frowned and said, "Zhenzhen, this is the money you earned from selling your blood, don't spend it."

Cui Zhenzhen laughed and said, "I became a Pure Yang True Immortal by selling my blood, so it's no problem for me to treat my two old friends to a meal."

The three sat down, ordered their dishes, and waited for the waiter to serve them.

Chen Shi asked, "Zhenzhen, where did you get this Pure Yang Immortal Technique?"

Cui Zhenzhen laughed triumphantly, "I found it! You have to say I'm lucky. After I earned enough money to redeem myself from Boss Pang, I was thinking of selling some immortal energy and spiritual liquid to break through. Before I even entered the city, I encountered a Pure Yang True Immortal who had ruined his Dao foundation by selling too much blood and died. I found a Pure Yang Five Thunder Heart Sutra on him, and that's how I became a Pure Yang True Immortal! Aren't I lucky?"

Fan Xiao couldn't help but say, "The last person to cultivate this technique died right in front of you, and you still dare to practice it?"

"if not?"

Cui Zhenzhen laughed, "What great luck! I must have snagged the Sacred Body by chance!"

Fan Xiao ate the meal with great unease. He wanted to pick up his chopsticks, but the thought that the money was earned by the girl selling her blood made it difficult for him to eat.

Cui Zhenzhen urged them to eat more, but she herself was reluctant to eat, swallowing her saliva several times.

This meal was difficult to eat.

Chen Shi put down his chopsticks, pondered for a moment, and said, "Zhenzhen, to be honest, I am not Zhong Wuwang, nor am I an ordinary celestial being who works as a medicine slave or a mine slave. I am the patriarch of Jin'ao Island, the crown prince of Houtu Huangdi, the grand marshal of all the armies under heaven, Chen Tianwang. You and I are destined to meet, and I must repay this meal. Come with me to Jin'ao Island, and I will accept you as my disciple."

Fan Xiao put down his chopsticks, sighed, and said with a serious expression, "Zhenzhen, to be honest, I am not an ordinary celestial being. I am Fan Xiao, the eldest disciple of the current Celestial Emperor of the Celestial Court, serving as the Grand Marshal of the Northern Luoshi Sect of the Celestial Court, commanding an army of 300,000 immortals and demons. If you come with me to the Celestial Court and become my disciple, I will guarantee your rise to great heights."

Cui Zhenzhen froze, blinked, and shifted her gaze from Chen Shi's face to Fan Xiao's face, and then back to Chen Shi's face, only to see that the two men's expressions were becoming increasingly serious.

"Pfft!"

The girl giggled, picked up her chopsticks, stuffed food into her mouth, and laughed, "You fellow disciples are really good at joking! Good, good! One of you is the Grand Marshal of the Army and the other is the Grand Marshal of Beiluoshimen. I think you've taken some medicine from the pharmacist of Gongtong Valley and it's fried your brains!"

She devoured the food on the table in a flash, paid the bill, and said with a satisfied smile, "This is the only decent meal I've had in years. Let's go!"

Chen Shi sighed and took out the seal of the Grand Marshal of the Army and placed it on the table.

Seeing this, Fan Xiao also took out the seal of the Grand Marshal of Beiluoshimen and placed it on the table as well.

"Zhenzhen, you can verify whether it's real or fake."

Chen Shi said, “With this seal of the Grand Marshal of the Army and Cavalry, I can mobilize 200,000 heavenly soldiers and generals of the Heavenly Court. If I take this seal to see the Heavenly Emperor Tianpeng, I can mobilize 360,000 gods under his command. The presence of this seal symbolizes the unparalleled power of the Great Heavenly Venerable. Zhenzhen, come with me.”

Fan Xiao smiled slightly: "My seal can also mobilize the immortal soldiers and generals of the Celestial Court. With this seal, all the forces of the Celestial Court near the North Sea will obey. I can raise a large army, overthrow the Heavenly Emperor Tianpeng, and challenge the Heavenly Court! Zhenzhen, you have a brighter future if you come with me."

Cui Zhenzhen smiled and said, "You two brothers, don't joke around... You're really not joking? Is this seal real? You're not trying to trick me into going to the mines to be a mining slave, are you?"

(End of this chapter)