Immortal of the Nine Realms

”Zhang Xiaoke’s cultivation is commendable. To be able to reach the fourth stage of Qi Refining Realm so quickly, he can be considered fast.”

”Li Daoye seems to have had a fortuitous encounter. He has reached the seventh stage of Qi Refining Realm.”

”Fang Qingyao’s cultivation has caught up to Abbess Qing He’s. She’s at the sixth stage of Qi Refining Realm.”

Fang Chen sighed in his heart. He was gratified to see that so many familiar faces had achieved their bit of success on the immortal path.

Then, his gaze fell on Fairy Yu.

It had been a year since they last met, and she had already become a cultivator.

Fang Chen could tell from her profound and majestic spiritual energy that she had at least reached the eighth stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

He knew that Fairy Yu’s talent was high, but for her to have made this much progress quickly indicated that her sect itself was not simple. Additionally, others may not be able to notice this, but Fang Chen could sense that Fairy Yu had a sword intent hidden within her.

That sword intent was very powerful.

Fairy Yu was a sword cultivator, just like Fang Chen.

Standing beside Fairy Wu was the female sword cultivator Fang Chen had seen before.

She’s at the mid stage Golden Core Realm?

That female sword cultivator had a similar cultivation level to that of Qi You from the Demon Cloud Empire. She too was at the mid stage Golden Core Realm. She was much stronger than the likes of Fang Wanli and Jue Feichen!

This kind of cultivation was rare even in the Grand Qian Empire, as most Golden Core Realm cultivators were stuck a the early stage.

A hint of a smile appeared in Fang Chen’s eyes.

The stronger the sect behind Fairy Yu, the happier he was.

Fang Chen shifted his gaze toward the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect and Yu Yuefan. There was no change in Yu Yuefan’s cultivation, which was normal. As one reached the Foundation Building Realm, a cultivator’s cultivation speed would dwindle. It wouldn’t be how it used to be in the Qi Refining Realm. One would need to cultivate for several decades just to break through a small stage.

Speaking of which, Yu Yuefan’s talent isn’t any worse than Jue Wudi’s. It’s a pity that his background is worse than Jue Wudi’s, which sets him back significantly. If these two were to fight with each other, Jue Wudi would have around an eighty percent chance of winning.

Not long after, the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect entered a tea house near the Jue Family with Yu Yuefan. A while later, Jue Wudi walked out of the Jue Family and entered a quiet room in the tea house.

When the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect and Jue Wudi saw each other, they both smiled at each other.

Fang Chen could tell from this that they had known each other for a long time.

There was a broad smile on Jue Wudi’s face. ”Second Senior Brother.”

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect’s smile widened as he stood up. ”Third Junior Brother.”

Yu Yuefan was shocked.

”What the?!”

This young man was the ancestor’s junior brother?!

How was that possible...?

Fang Chen’s expression became serious. Jue Wudi’s background turned out to be even more impressive than he had imagined!

He remembered that Immortal Sea Dragon had once talked with the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect, and in their conversation, the Heavenly Southern Sect ancestor had mentioned a certain someone—his senior brother.

According to him, this senior brother was no weaker than the Jade Dragon Battle General. He was perhaps even stronger. He was at least at the Nascent Soul Realm.

If Jue Wudi, the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect, and that Nascent Soul Realm expert were brothers, then wouldn’t they have the support of a powerful figure from the Spirit Blood Sect behind them?!

That powerful figure might have already reached the point where he could split his divine soul from his body, just like Fang Chen.

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect smiled as he began to introduce Yu Yuefan to Jue Wudi, ”Third Junior Brother, this is our newly established Foundation Building Realm disciple back in the sect. You two are similar in age. His talent is extraordinary.”

Yu Yuefan smiled bitterly, unsure of how to address Jue Wudi. His lips moved a few times, but he didn’t utter a word. In the end, he could only look at the ancestor, seeking help.

Jue Wudi faintly smiled at him and said, ”Since we are of similar age, let’s just call each other by our names. Jue Wudi, from the Jue Family.”

Yu Yuefan quickly responded, ”I, Yu Yuefan, from the Heavenly Southern Sect, pay my respects to you.”

Jue Wudi glanced at the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity.

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect said, ”Yu Yuefan, wait outside for a moment, I have some private matters to discuss with my junior brother.”

”Yes, please let me know if you need anything,” Yu Yuefan responded promptly and left the room.

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect waved his hand lightly and cast a forbidden formation before he turned to Jue Wudi.

”How is the progress? Has the young master of the Dongfang Family of the Grand Wei Empire arrived in Grand Qian?” asked the ancestor.

”The Dongfang Family has sent a few cultivators, but the young master has not arrived yet,” replied Jue Wudi softly.

”I heard that the Jade Dragon Battle General will personally come to oversee things? Senior Brother mentioned that his temper is not easy to deal with. When the time comes, listen to his commands and be mindful of boundaries,” reminded the ancestor.

Jue Wudi nodded. ”I understand, thank you for the reminder. I have a good relationship with Tang Hu and his son. They are directly related to the Jade Dragon Battle General, so I believe he won’t make things difficult for me.”

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect nodded with a smile. ”When Grand Wei and Grand Qian clash, it will be like igniting a fire in the grass. At that time, various areas in Hidden Cloud will respond to each other, and we’ll get a constant stream of Blood Spirit Pills.”

Jue Wudi smiled. ”You will be able to advance to the Golden Core Realm when that happens. Congratulations in advance.”

”The situation hasn’t unfolded yet. We can congratulate each other when the time comes,” said the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect.

The Spirit Blood Sect’s goal is not just to incite war between Grand Qian and Grand Wei, right? Are they planning to use this fire to burn through the entire Hidden Cloud Region?

Fang Chen’s mind shook as an unprecedented seriousness appeared in his eyes.

From the conversation between the two, he sensed a hint of something ominous. If his speculation was correct, perhaps the Spirit Blood Sect had already laid out plans in various areas of Hidden Cloud, which had more than five thousand large and small empires.

As soon as Grand Qian and Grand Wei clashed, it would be like a spark of fire to oil. It would instantly ignite and turn everything around into ash!

From Grand Xia, Guhe, Longdu, Yizhou, Qingsong, to the Frost Water Empire, Hongri, Yingcang, Tiankun...! All these kingdoms were within the Hidden Cloud Region! Even though Grand Qian and Grand Wei were fifth-tier empires within the Hidden Cloud Region, their conflict wouldn’t affect empires like the Azure Cloud Empire and the Hidden Immortal Empire.

However, no one could guarantee that the Spirit Blood Sect hadn’t made any arrangements in those two fourth-tier empires.

Perhaps Grand Qian and Grand Wei were just the fuse the Spirit Blood Sect was using to connect everything!

”Second Senior Brother, do you want to meet Tang Hu at the Jade River Pavilion?” asked Jue Wudi.

The ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect shook his head softly. ”No need. I am here for the trade conference. What I need to do is in Heavenly Southern Sect and has nothing to do with them.”

Jue Wudi nodded lightly. ”Alright.”

Fang Chen’s eyes appeared even more solemn.

Grand Qian and Grand Wei must not go to war. If they do, the entire Hidden Cloud Region will fall into chaos.

Feng Chen’s gaze swept over Jue Wudi and the ancestor of the Heavenly Southern Sect. ”These people must die.”

Even if killing them meant that he’d be exposed to risks, it would still be worth it.

Returning to his body, Fang Chen heard Li Cang’s voice travel from outside the quiet room’s door. ”Young Master, Elder Fang Ao and the others have arrived.”

Fang Chen left the room and met Fang Ao and his wife along with Fang Jue and Fang Yun in the courtyard.

Fang Yun’s face was wreathed in guilt. ”Fang Chen, I’ve offended you many times in the past, please forgive me.”

Jiang Tianai followed closely behind Chang Feilan, a bit curious.

Why was Sister Fang Yun apologizing? Did she offend him before? But both of them are good people...

Fang Chen smiled. ”You just had a bit of an attitude and spoke harshly, but you aren’t ill-natured. You don’t have to apologize.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Jue immediately said, ”See? told you! Fang Chen doesn’t mind these little things. You’re just a kid in his eyes.”