Immortal of the Nine Realms

In Grand Xia, at the Fang Manor in the capital.

Even though a decade had passed and many members of the Fang Family had moved to the southern region, the Fang Manor remained impeccably organized and spotless. After seeing off Jiang Yushu and the others, Fang Chen chatted with Zhao Yan and the rest for a while.

Over these years, they would occasionally visit Three World Mountain and speak to Fang Chen about their affairs, so he was already well-informed.

As they talked, the Foundation Building Realm cultivator surnamed Zhou and the others stood on the side and waited. Hundreds of Blood Corpse Sect disciples stood in the courtyard. They had all aged somewhat since they came to help Fang Chen, their lifespans having taken a hit.

”Each of you from the Blood Corpse Sect, leave behind a copy of your sect’s techniques,” Fang Chen suddenly said, smiling at several Foundation Building Realm cultivators from the Blood Corpse Sect.

”As expected....”

They were prepared for it and didn’t show much reluctance, each handing over their techniques. The Blood Corpse Sect excelled in refining corpses. Their technique was called the Blood Corpse Technique. As for their cultivation techniques, they were relatively ordinary, not particularly profound.

Besides the Blood Corpse Techinque and Bone Control Technique, the techniques mastered by Blood Corpse Sect practitioners were mostly common and widely known—such as elemental manipulation techniques, which most sects already knew.

After personally reviewing the techniques and consulting with Mirror of the Universe for any discrepancies, Fang Chen nodded in approval and allowed them to leave.

Not daring to linger any longer, the disciples of the Blood Corpse Sect quickly departed from Grand Xia.

”Zhao Yan, your martial arts cultivation has now reached its peak. Have you begun practicing the Purple Qi Manual?” asked Fang Chen as he looked at Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan answered, ”I want to try and see if I can break through to a higher stage and carve out an unprecedented path in martial arts cultivation.”

Fang Chen mused, ”An unprecedented path in martial arts cultivation? This path may not necessarily be untrodden. Perhaps someone has succeeded in doing that, but his accomplishments remain hidden. It’s worth giving it a shot. However, remember that cultivating immortality requires a sufficient lifespan. If this path doesn’t work out, don’t waste too much time.”

Zhao Yan nodded lightly. ”I understand.”

”Lord, are you going to stay here now that you’ve returned?” Xu Ge asked cautiously.

Fang Chen smiled. ”Of course not. You guys are in Grand Xia, and that’s enough.”

”Grand Xia has Old Huang, Zhao Yan, and the rest. It’s enough. Lord, take me with you. It would be good to have someone to accompany you on the way,” Xu Ge said.

Fang Chen chuckled. ”I won’t be gone forever, and besides, your cultivation is still too low. You need to cultivate diligently. Taking you with me at this cultivation level would mean me taking care of you.”

Xu Ge sighed softly.

”If you’re ever bored and your cultivation is sufficient, you can visit the Flame Empire.” Fang Chen stood up and patted Xu Ge’s shoulder. He then looked at everyone and said, ”I’ll go back to the Southern Region. Make sure to handle the matter I entrusted you with.”

”Yes!”

Everyone nodded in unison.

The next moment, they saw Fang Chen transform into a sword and fly away.

”Lord is truly like an immortal now,” Xu Ge muttered to himself.

Fang Chen did not immediately return to the Southern Region. He stopped midway to buy a steamed bun instead. As expected, it was as Xia Ji had said; although the shop had switched owners, the taste of the steamed bun was still the same.

Tiger Mountain Lord looked at the steamed bun in Fang Chen’s hand with envy.

Seeing that, Fang Chen couldn’t help but smile. ”I forgot to buy you some steamed buns. You can have some when we return to the Southern Region.”

Tiger Mountain Lord showed a sheepish smile.

Seeing its expression, Fang Chen was reminded of Immortal White Tiger.

Fang Chen’s eyes flickered. ”Victorious Buddha, Tiger Mountain Lord, and Profound Green are all demon cultivators, but I’m not proficient in the cultivation methods of demon cultivation. If they stay in Grand Xia for too long, their future may be limited.”

Immortal White Tiger owed him a favor. Perhaps he could use this favor to persuade him to accept Victorious Buddha and the others with him, which would pave a good future for them.

In the Southern Region, in the Fang Family Mansion, Fang Cangyou sat in a wheelchair with more than a dozen talented young men standing behind him. They were all war orphans adopted by the Fang Family.

Fang Cangyou suddenly asked, ”Is there still no news of Zhixue?”

One of the young men behind him whispered, ”Second Master, we searched all over Grand Xia but still can’t find her.”

Fang Cangyou felt annoyed. ”Could she have left Grand Xia?”

After a pause, he continued, ”In recent years, major sects in Grand Xia have obtained the martial arts inheritance from the Frost Water Empire and have been developing well. Have you noticed anything unusual while keeping an eye on them?”

”There’s nothing unusual. They are all obedient. Moreover, there have been fewer fights in the martial world recently.”

Fang Cangyou said, ”Once any grudges arise, as long as our people intervene, they will resolve the enmity. Is there any change in the military situation between the Southern and Northern Regions? Find an opportunity to tell those generals that although Grand Xia won’t engage in wars in the next few years, they should not slack off in training their soldiers.”

”Understood,” the young talents responded in unison.

Over the past decade, although the Fang Family did not interfere in worldly affairs, in reality, be it the martial world or the court, the Fang Family’s influence could be felt. One important reason for that was the numerous martial geniuses the Fang Family nurtured.

In the past, reaching Qi Core at twenty was considered a top-tier talent. But now, there were countless geniuses in the Fang Family, with some even reaching the Earth Profound Stage.

Anyone with well-informed sources knew that the Second Master of the Fang Family, who sat in a wheelchair, was not to be trifled with. Nowadays, even a casual remark from him could have a significant impact on both the dark and righteous sides of Grand Xia.

Just then, a flash of sword light descended from the sky. The dozen or so young talents immediately surrounded Fang Cangyou, looking at the sword light warily.

The sword light dispersed, revealing Fang Chen and Tiger Mountain Lord.

When everyone saw them, they were left stunned.

”It’s the lord...”

These young talents couldn’t believe it. After over a decade of absence, the lord was standing before them today. He even looked younger than before!

Fang Cangyou’s eyes brightened. ”Y-You finally decided to come back!”

He wheeled himself toward Fang Chen. He first checked Fang Chen for any injuries, and upon finding him in perfect condition, he nodded in satisfaction.

Fang Chen’s smile was somewhat ambiguous. ”Uncle, I heard you all talking just now. You’ve been quite busy these years, haven’t you?”

”When you’re not around, I naturally have to handle a few matters. Some people like to act like wolves in sheep’s clothing; just because they receive favors doesn’t mean they’ll be truly grateful.” Fang Cangyou chuckled. ”To prevent certain individuals from causing trouble, some of my methods were necessary. Now, the results are quite apparent. With our occasional deterrence, Grand Xia’s current situation is truly stable and worry-free.”

Fang Chen nodded lightly. He asked, ”Uncle, what about my parents and my little sister? It seems like there’s only you in the family now.”