Immortal of the Nine Realms

”Several hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones isn’t a lot?”

Langya Wenqiu didn’t know what to say anymore.

Although there wasn’t an exact exchange rate between mid-grade and low-grade spirit stones, if one were to exchange them, several hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones could get quite a few mid-grade ones.

However, in most cases, no one would willingly trade mid-grade spirit stones for low-grade ones, nor would anyone trade low-grade ones for mid-grade ones.

They each had their own specific use, functioning on different levels.

Under Fang Chen’s urging, Langya Wenqiu had no choice but to reluctantly help him gather the spiritual herbs.

The two split up, and in just under half an hour, they had purchased all the herbs on the list.

It had to be said, as a sect at the level of an Immortal Court, the Void Immortal Sword Sect indeed had ample reserves of spiritual materials.

Fang Chen eventually spent all of his low-grade spirit stones. According to the formula for refining Little Feather Spirit Pills, he had enough materials to refine a hundred batches.

Although the amount of spirit stones seemed significant, in the grand scheme of the market, it was like a pebble dropped into a lake, barely causing a ripple.

”Senior Brother Fang, now that we’ve bought the materials, shouldn’t we go check out the Hall of Teachings at Extreme Sword Peak?” Langya Wenqiu suggested.

”The Hall of Teachings?” Fang Chen smiled and asked, ”Is that where they distribute techniques?”

”You could say that,” said someone from behind.

Huang Mingyang walked over, smiling at Fang Chen.

Langya Wenqiu the person who arrived. ”Elder Huang, what brings you to the market today?”

She transmitted a message to Fang Chen, ”This is Elder Huang, the Elder of Outer Affairs from Extreme Sword Peak. I heard he once visited the Grand Qian Dynasty.”

In fact, Fang Chen already recognized Huang Mingyang without Langya Wenqiu’s introduction. He had seen this person back when he was lying in the jade coffin.

At that time, the other party had been at the mid stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. Now, upon closer inspection, he seemed to have advanced to the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. He had the potential to become a Middle Three Realms cultivator.

Fang Chen smiled and clasped his hands in respect. ”Elder Huang, thank you for leaving behind your sword intent back then. It resolved quite a few troubles.”

Huang Mingyang was slightly taken aback. ”You knew?”

However, he quickly understood. Since Fang Chen had been revived, it made sense that he could sense the sword intent.

He chuckled and said, ”It seems we are fated to meet. I just so happen to be the Elder of External Affairs of the Extreme Sword Peak. Let me take you to the Hall of Teachings, and I can also tell you about some of the inner sect’s rules along the way.”

Fang Chen clasped his hands in thanks. ”Then I’ll trouble you, Elder Huang.”

The three flew toward Extreme Sword Peak together. Along the way, with Huang Mingyang’s explanation, Fang Chen gained some understanding of the Hall of Teachings.

The inner sect had nine peaks, and each peak had a Hall of Teachings, presided over by a dedicated Elder.

Those Elders of Teachings held a special status. They usually had very high seniority. Even the peak masters had to treat them with respect and couldn’t afford to offend them.

Any inner sect disciple who advanced in their cultivation could go to the Hall of Teachings to receive a corresponding technique.

Additionally, once a year, the Elder of Teachings would arrange a lecture. The person giving the lecture would be designated by the Elder of Teachings.

It could be someone like Qin Hucheng, whose exceptional talent set him apart from newcomers, or someone like Elder Huang. Sometimes, even the peak master would be invited to give the lecture in person.

Disciples were informed a month in advance, so whenever such an opportunity arose, even those in seclusion would come out early to attend.

Qin Hucheng had once mentioned that in the inner sect, not having a master wouldn’t hinder one’s cultivation. This was precisely why.

”Receiving a cultivation technique has no extra cost. As long as your cultivation level is sufficient, you can obtain one. Attending the lectures is also free, with no fees required.”

”No wonder so many rogue cultivators are eager to join large sects. The things that are most difficult for them to obtain are just the basic resources here,” Fang Chen commented, feeling a bit emotional. He casually asked, ”Elder Huang, do the Profound Immortals of the inner sect ever give lectures?”

Huang Mingyang glanced at him, his expression strange. ”It’s possible, but you’d have to wait several decades, maybe even hundreds of years. However, as you are a disciple of Supreme Elder Wang Zhenlong, you don’t have such worries. If you encounter any problems in your cultivation, you can always seek his guidance.”

There was clear envy in his eyes as he said this.

Langya Wenqiu looked confused. ”Supreme Emperor Wang?”

Huang Mingyang smiled. ”You didn’t know? Fang Chen is now a disciple of our Supreme Elder, Wang Zhenlong.”

Langya Wenqiu drew in a sharp breath.

A disciple of a Profound Immortal? Such a status is rare even within the Void Immortal Sword Sect.

Within the inner sect, there probably weren’t more than ten disciples with such a prestigious background.

Huang Mingyang smiled faintly. ”I’ve seen you in action before. Your technique should have been inherited from that sword embryo, correct? But... Although the sword embryo is remarkable, our Void Immortal Sword Manual is one of the top sword techniques in the world. Now that you’ve reached the Golden Core Realm, you can receive the Golden Core section of the manual.”

Fang Chen nodded slightly. If Elder Huang knew that the Eight Desolation Supreme Sword Scripture came from the Immortal Realm, he likely wouldn’t speak so confidently.

That only suggested that the Void Immortal Sword Sect didn’t fully understand the origin or details of Little Sword. No wonder the higher-ups here weren’t overly enthusiastic about reclaiming it. However, it seemed they had never stopped pursuing Supreme Immortal Pudu, who had stolen the sword embryo.

Little Sword asked suddenly, ”Old fraud, is the Void Immortal Sword Manual really stronger than the Eight Desolation Supreme Sword Scripture?”

Mirror of the Universe quickly replied, ”You want to know? Give me five hundred mid-grade spirit stones.”

Little Sword, furious, roared at him, ”Are you extorting me?”

”Hehe.”

With a cold laugh, Mirror of the Universe stopped responding to Little Sword, leaving it fuming in frustration.

Fang Chen had long grown used to their bickering and acted as though he hadn’t heard a thing.

He knew it was best not to get involved. Taking sides would be seen as favoritism, and the other party would inevitably feel hurt.

He knew from experience that after arguing for a while, the two of them would eventually calm down.

Extreme Sword Peak was vast, and the three flew for quite some time before reaching the Hall of Teachings. Quite a few sword cultivators were coming and going.

As soon as they saw Fang Chen, excitement lit up their faces, and they began pointing and murmuring from a distance.

”Is that Senior Brother Fang? It really is Senior Brother Fang! Everyone, come look, it’s Senior Brother Fang!”

A Qi Refining Realm disciple approached for a closer look and then shouted excitedly. With his call, the nearby cultivators who had been too shy rushed forward.

Fang Chen was momentarily stunned, surprised by how popular he was. Even these Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment disciples recognized him. They were all thrilled, bombarding him with questions. Some asked about his wild deeds in the Immortal Dynasty Manor. Others asked how satisfying it felt to kill Immortal Seedlings.

It seemed these Qi Refining and Foundation Building Realm disciples were already itching to one day draw their swords and slay Immortal Seedlings themselves.

Finally, some even dared to inquire about his relationship with Fairy Yu and… Jing Yuehan.

Some even asked about the nature of Langya Wenqiu and Fang Chen’s relationship. They had no intention of holding back and asked quite bluntly.

Huang Mingyang’s face turned stern, his voice serious. ”You all should hurry back and focus on your cultivation. Fang Chen is here to receive a technique, don’t waste his time.”

Since the Elder of Outer Affairs had spoken, the disciples didn’t dare linger and reluctantly left.

Langya Wenqiu felt a little embarrassed. ”Senior Brother Fang, the brothers and sisters of our inner sect are all like this. Don’t mind them.”

She had noticed that Fang Chen wasn’t one for socializing and preferred peace and quiet.

Fang Chen smiled and shook his head. ”No problem at all.”

Shortly after the three entered the Hall of Teachings, an elderly man with a hunched back walked in with his hands behind his back.

Upon seeing him, Huang Mingyang’s face immediately showed a trace of respect.

”Greetings, Elder Zhou of Teachings.”