Immortal of the Nine Realms

In the palace of the Giant Antler Empire, Gai Hong acted as the host. He arranged seats for everyone before turning to Fang Chen, hoping for an explanation.

In the meantime, Hong Sanxiang was quietly observing Gai Hong, a contemplative glint in his eyes. Gai Hong’s life lamp had been extinguished, which meant he should have been completely dead. How, then, could he suddenly appear like this? It made no sense.

Looking at Gai Hong’s expectant gaze, Fang Chen delivered him the disheartening news. ”You are indeed dead.”

Gai Hong sighed softly, despondent. ”Yes, I am indeed dead. During my time as a wandering ghost, I came to realize that the Underworld truly exists. It’s a pity that we’ve never been able to find it, nor have we seen anyone come to guide us.”

Shen Ji frowned. ”Sword Leader Fang, if he is dead, what does that make him? If he’s a wandering soul, why can he manifest?”

Hong Sanxiang also looked at Fang Chen, clearly seeking an answer. ”If wandering souls could manifest, I would’ve encountered one by now after all my years of cultivation.”

Fang Chen faintly smiled and said, ”Unless you’re born with the ability to see yin and yang, it’s impossible to see wandering souls. Even Immortal Kings and First Rate Sect Leaders are no exception. It just so happens that among ancient Dao techniques, there is one that allows wandering souls to manifest briefly.”

Ancient dao techniques? Innate ability to see yin and yang?

The group glanced at Fang Chen’s pale gray eyes and suddenly understood.

Gai Hong asked, ”Sword Leader Fang, how long can I maintain this state? Will everyone stop seeing me after a while?”

Fang Chen gave it a thought and answered, ”About three to five days.”

In reality, Gai Hong was a Day Walker now, like Stone Dragon and the others. When he appeared in the Mortal Realm, he’d appear no different from a living person.

”Three to five days... that should be enough....”

Gai Hong nodded lightly, then turned to Hong Sanxiang with a grim expression.

”Old Master Hong, I’ll keep it brief. My death has nothing to do with the Giant Antler Empire. Please don’t take your anger out on this place. I’m dead, and I don’t want to see the people under my rule suffer because of it.”

”If you say so, this old man naturally must listen,” said Hong Sanxiang.

He took out a Heaven Profound Mirror and aimed at Gai Hong. ”However, the king’s anger has yet to subside. You can explain it to him personally.”

The mirror didn’t just reflect Gai Hong. Fang Chen and Shen Ji were in it’s field of view as well.

Soon, the surface of the mirror rippled, and a middle-aged man appeared within it.

When the middle-aged man saw Gai Hong, no surprise appeared on his face. He only furrowed his brow. ”What’s going on?”

His gaze lingered on Fang Chen and Shen Ji for less than a second. ℴℴ𝘮

Gai Shizun, Fang Chen thought.

This person should be the revered King of Heavenly King Zhen Manor. His name was Gai Shizun. A lot of people didn’t know his name. Fang Chen had only learned of it from Little Mirror.

Gai Hong recounted the situation. When he mentioned Qin Hucheng, Lord Gai’s brows clearly furrowed even tighter.

”Again, it’s the Void Immortal Sword Sect. The trouble caused by Wu Er’s incident back then is still fresh, and now they’ve killed my legitimate eldest son. I must go there and seek justice.”

After that, the image from the Heavenly Profound Mirror began to dissipate.

Gai Hong quickly called out. ”Wait a moment! Qin Hucheng is from the Spirit Blood Sect!”

”Young Master, the lord has already left,” said Hong Sanxiang, putting away the Heaven Profound Mirror.

Fang Chen and the Divine Princess exchanged a glance.

Heavenly King Zhen was clearly aware of the entire situation but pretended to be unaware to cause trouble for the Void Immortal Sword Sect.

Was he trying to avoid getting involved in the internal struggles of the Spirit Blood Sect?

Gai Hong spoke in a deep voice. ”Old Master Hong, please go back and inform my father about this. The reason Qin Hucheng attacked me is because the Spirit Blood Sect ordered him to!”

Hong Sanxiang shook his head. ”This matter has nothing to do with the Spirit Blood Sect. Since the lord has said it is the Void Immortal Sword Sect, then it is the Void Immortal Sword Sect. He will naturally seek justice for you. But please, rest assured, the Desolate Academy will not let the chaos within the Central Continent Empire spread. They will likely step in to resolve this matter with a proper outcome.”

At that moment, a smile appeared on Fang Chen’s face. ”If my old Sword Immortal hadn’t died, would your lord dare to pin this blame on the Void Immortal Sword Sect?”

Hong Sanxiang’s brows furrowed slightly, and he glanced at Fang Chen before calmly speaking. ”Sword Leader Fang, your talents are extraordinary. In such a short time, you’ve made a huge name for yourself in the Central Continent Empire. You’ve even gained the attention of the Desolate Academy and the Void Immortal Sword Sect.

”This is something I greatly admire. However, have you ever considered that I am also a Profound Immortal and don’t need to be overly polite to a junior who hasn’t matured yet? I hope you can watch your tongue and actions carefully. This world has many things you haven’t seen or thought of before.”

Gai Hong’s expression slightly changed. Glancing at Fang Chen, he transmitted, ”He’s a killer. Don’t provoke him. When he goes mad, he doesn’t give anyone face.”

”Doesn’t give anyone face? Not necessarily.”

Fang Chen smiled and looked toward the outside of the hall. ”Monarch Pan Shan, would you like to come and test this Profound Immortal’s skills?”

”Yes!”

Everyone instinctively turned their heads, only to see a tall and imposing warrior standing in the shadows outside the hall.

This man was clad in dragon-scale armor and held a halberd. The moment he stepped into the hall, everyone except Fang Chen felt like they were ants encountering an elephant. It was as if they were standing at the foot of a towering snowy mountain, gazing out at the vast and boundless expanse.

Fang Chen looked toward Hong Sanxiang and smiled. ”Senior Hong, you’ve seen much in your time. I wonder if you’ve ever encountered Monarch Pan Shan before?”

A flash of blood-red light appeared in Hong Sanxiang’s eyes. In that instant, his aura changed drastically. He went from a gloomy old man to a maddened wolf.

Monarch Pan Shan’s eyes flashed with faint contempt. Taking a single step, his form flickered before he appeared in front of Hong Sanxiang. He swung his halberd and struck him.

Bang!

Hong Sanxiang crashed heavily to the ground, the blood-red light in his eyes fading.

As he regained his senses, he found a foot on his back and the sharp tip of the halberd pressed against the back of his head.

Hong Sanxiang went cold, a shiver running down his spine. He felt nothing but endless shock.

This person’s cultivation was far higher than his own. He was at least an Immortal King!

What truly shocked him wasn’t that he hadn’t met this Immortal King before. It was the fact that a junior like Fang Chen could command an Immortal King to do his bidding!

He couldn’t fathom the reason behind this at all!

Even though Shen Ji had prepared herself, even she couldn’t help but be astonished.

The red flower palanquin, the bone dragon, and now this person....

She couldn’t stop herself from casting a glance at Fang Chen. What other trump cards did he have in his hands?

Gai Hong was astounded beyond belief. He looked at Fang Chen, then at Pan Shan Monarch, and then at Hong Sanxiang. His mouth moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, not a word escaped his lips. It was as if all his thoughts were stuck in his throat.

With a gentle smile, Fang Chen said, ”Senior Hong, please take out the Heavenly Profound Mirror. I wish to speak with Heavenly King Zhen.”

Hong Sanxiang stared deeply at Fang Chen for a moment before taking out the Heavenly Profound Mirror silently and directing it at Fang Chen.

After a few breaths, Gai Shizun appeared in the Heaven Profound Mirror again. However, he faced Fang Chen directly this time.