Immortal of the Nine Realms

Zuo Xu furrowed his brow. ”A paper figure?”

The nearby cultivators looked at the blood paper figure with surprise.

Zhang Ling and the others, who knew that Fang Chen was also a disciple of the Three Thousand Dao Sect, weren’t particularly surprised to see a paper figure with him.

However, the cultivation level of this blood paper figure seemed to be extraordinarily high. It was already at the level of a Profound Immortal. That surprised Zhang Ling and the others deeply.

Sword Leader Fang had such a powerful existence under his command?!

Fang Chen chuckled lightly. ”Kill them. Anyone who dares to make a move will be killed as well.” ℯℯ𝘭.

Xing Xian didn’t waste any words and immediately acted with full force. The Falling Whale King’s eyes flashed with fear, and she hurriedly tried to defend herself. Her eyes shot toward Zuo Xu as she did so.

Zuo Xu, who had promised to help her, now stood completely still. He didn’t seem to have any intention of intervening or even signaling his subordinates to act.

Letting out a pained scream, Falling Whale King was torn apart by Xing Xian as her blood splattered across the ground. Her subordinates didn’t fare any better; all of them were killed on the spot. The Green-Headed Turtle tried to plead for mercy before dying, ”Grandfather Fang, please don’t kill me! I’ll serve you wholeheartedly as your mount from now on!”

Bang!

Xing Xian slapped the Green-Headed Turtle’s shell, and it exploded into a mass of blood and shattered flesh.

A trace of disdain flashed in Xing Xian’s eyes. ”Mount? You think you’re worthy?”

The nearby cultivators couldn’t help but reflect on the scene. Some had a relationship with the Falling Whale King, and seeing her life end so abruptly, they couldn’t help but lament the fragility of life. This also reminded them not to offend sword cultivators at all costs.

When the other side becomes ruthless, they don’t even care about the face of a First Rate Sect Leader.

Meanwhile, at the Morning Star Dao Sect, several figures stood before the Heaven Profound Mirror. Among them were three Immortal Kings from the Three Great Dao Sects, as well as various Immortals and those at the Dao Union Realm.

Xu Sijiu and Xu Qingsong, father and son, were also among them.

When they saw Xing Xian’s figure appear in the Heavenly Mirror, their gazes instinctively turned toward Ji Liang, who was not far away.

”This Yin soldier... isn’t he one of Ninth Young Master’s people? Why is he listening to Fang Chen’s orders?”

Xu Qingsong’s expression was serious, his heart filled with confusion.

Could Ji Liang have made arrangements for the paper figure to infiltrate Fang Chen’s side? But what could the purpose behind this be?

Ji Liang’s face at this moment was more unpleasant than anyone else’s. He never expected that the lost blood paper figure would appear by Fang Chen’s side and follow Fang Chen’s orders.

What exactly happened here? Why would he do this?

Ouyang Xuanzhen slowly spoke. ”Ji Liang, have you perhaps forgotten some events that transpired within the Underworld?”

Ji Liang furrowed his brows and thought for a long time before shaking his head. ”Those are the only things I can remember.”

Ouyang Xuanzhen glanced at the blood paper figure. ”Then what about him...?”

Ji Liang softly said, ”Perhaps he has his reasons. When we meet, we will understand the cause. After all, Fang Chen has some ties to the Three Thousand Dao Sect.”

Dragon Soverign asked indifferently, ”Do you think this Yin soldier might betray you?”

Ji Liang immediately shook his head. ”I can’t think of any reason why he would betray me. He has been in the mansion for years and even watched me grow up. He’s probably following Fang Chen to obtain something from the Three Thousand Dao Sect.”

The crowd nodded, feeling that this reason was the most plausible.

Ji Liang’s eyes gradually revealed a hint of a smile. He had originally thought that the blood paper figure was lost in the Underworld. Now that he had confirmed that the paper figure had returned to the mortal realm, this was good news.

***

Zuo Xu looked at the mess on the ground, slowly glanced at Xing Xian, and then turned his gaze to Fang Chen. Smiling lightly, he said, ”Your murderous intent is too strong, Sword Leader Fang. That’s really not a good thing. I’ll head back to Celestial Heaven first. When you go there for the Sword Questioning, we may have another chance to meet.”

With that, Zuo Xu led his group away, departing decisively and without hesitation.

The cultivators of the Void Immortal Sword Sect exchanged glances. In the end, their eyes all fell on Xing Xian, filled with curiosity and seriousness.

Qin Hucheng finished his meditation and stood up. He looked at Fang Chen and Xing Xian, looking thoughtful.

Wang Zhenlong narrowed his eyes and looked at Xing Xian. ”Kid, who is this?”

Fang Chen smiled. ”Master, the Three Thousand Dao Sect has the Spiritual Attachment Technique.”

A product of the Spiritual Attachment Technique?

The crowd pondered, secretly marveling at the diverse and strange techniques of the Three Thousand Dao Sect.

Wang Zhenlong smiled faintly at Xing Xian. ”Fellow Daoist, it seems that you had a considerable cultivation before. Are you from the Dao Sect?”

Xing Xian replied politely, ”You are too kind, Fellow Daoist Wang. My previous cultivation was nothing to speak of. After becoming a Spiritual Attachment, I spent many years in seclusion and have developed the methods you see today.”

Wang Zhenlong’s expression shifted slightly, and he glanced at Fang Chen with a somewhat strange look. He had already begun to suspect Xing Xian’s origins.

The Heavenly Cloud Emperor was probably the one who had left this paper figure behind. Now that the Three Thousand Dao Sect has been re-established, it was only natural for him to appear as a protector of the sect.

Xing Xian didn’t speak anymore and stood silently beside Fang Chen, truly acting as a protector.

Zhang Ling and the others secretly marveled that with a Profound Immortal at their side, they were unlikely to encounter any dangers, unless they faced an Immortal King.

However, how many Immortal Kings existed in the world? Some people live for hundreds of years and may never have the opportunity to face one.

Wang Zhenlong turned his attention to Qin Hucheng and said, ”Hucheng, now that Fang Chen will carry on with the Sword Questioning, you should return to the sect and recover from your injuries. It’s also a good opportunity to consolidate the Death Sword Intent that you have comprehended. Strive to break through and advance to the Dao Union Relam.”

”Yes, Master,” replied Qin Hucheng, cupping his hands in respect.

After bidding farewell to Fang Chen, he performed the Sword Transformation Technique and left Qiankun Island.

Wang Zhen Long then turned to Fang Chen and said, ”Kid, I originally planned to go directly to Celestial Heaven after the Sword Questioning is complete here at Qiankun Sword Sect. Now that you’re back, our plan should change. Let’s go to Norther Dipper first, and then head to Celestial Heaven.”

Fang Chen bowed respectfully, ”I will follow your orders, Master.”

Northern Dipper had two sword sects. These two sects had used to be weaker than both Kunlun and Central Continent’s sword sects. Now, however, they remained weaker than Kunlun’s but more powerful than the Central Continent’s.

After the events at Qiankun Island, countless people were watching this Sword Questioning.

Half a year later, rumors spread that at the Great Sun Sword Sect in Kai Yang Continent, Northern Dipper, seven grand completion stage Nascent Soul Realm sword cultivators had died at the hands of Sword Leader Fang from the Void Immortal Sword Sect.

Another six months later, at the Fuyao Sword Sect in Yao Guang Continent, Northern Dipper, twenty-three Nascent Soul Realm sword cultivators were killed in battle.

Various factions had actually predicted the outcome long ago, but they didn’t expect that the Fuyao Sword Sect would have to lose twenty-three Nascent Soul Realm sword cultivators before stopping. They had stood more firmly than the Qiankun Sword Sect.

During this time, some people secretly searched for the whereabouts of Wang Zhenlong and others in Northern Dipper. However, after the two battles, Wang Zhenlong immediately took his people and left, heading straight to Celestial Heaven without lingering for a moment.

The sword cultivation inheritance in Celestial Heaven was the most prosperous among the three regions. There were seventeen sword sects with Immortal Kings overseeing them and forty-six sword sects with Profound Immortal overseeing them.

After Fang Chen and his group followed Wang Zhenlong there, they immediately went to the various sword sects. However, they were repeatedly turned away.

All these sword sects had announced in advance that they would close their mountains for ten years, not meeting with guests nor accepting sword questioning.

This was tantamount to an unconditional forfeit, saving Fang Chen and his group a lot of trouble, and Wang Zhenlong naturally did not press them.

However, their actions had already begun to cause discomfort and anger among the cultivators of Celestial Heaven.

In a bustling city, as Fang Chen and his group entered, there was a brief moment where the noise seemed to vanish. Countless gazes from all directions fell upon them.

The renowned Spiritual Void Sword Sect of Celestial Heaven was located in this very Spiritual Void City!

”Senior Brother Fang, the people here dress so strangely. They don’t have sleeves,” Langya Wenqiu remarked curiously.

She looked around, noticing that the cultivators of Celestial Heaven wore clothing that used very little fabric. The men wore sleeveless robes, and some of the female cultivators... well, they made her blush, feeling secondhand embarrassment.

Before Fang Chen could respond, a cultivator approached from ahead. After sizing up the group, his gaze landed on Langya Wenqiu. With a cupped fist, he spoke in a deep voice, ”Nameless rogue cultivator of Celestial Heaven, may I ask for your guidance, miss?”

”Certainly!” came a cheer from nearby.

”How could our cultivators all act like turtles hiding in their shells? Today, when your Void Immortal Sword Sect does your Sword Questioning, we too shall ask you for guidance!”