Immortal of the Nine Realms

Zheng Long only reacted after Fang Chen and the others had disappeared from view, hastily turning to the white paper figure. He asked cautiously, ”Is this Monarch Fang, the Day Walker Monarch from the capital?”

Little White showed a stiff smile. ”Daoist Zheng, be careful with your words.”

Zheng Long instantly got the hint and nodded quickly. ”I understand.”

If it had been a while ago, he might have pondered why Monarch Fang was visiting Qianyang City. However, the situation in the underworld underwent drastic changes.

The long-abandoned Underworld Official Division and the Soul Capturing Division had mysteriously started to make public appearances, setting up offices in major cities. Naturally, many conflicts broke out because of this, but neither the Day Walker nor Night Walker lineages got involved.

Only the Nether Guards and those from the Judgement Division were clashing with them in the dark.

They were already in such a remote place, yet Zheng Long felt the undercurrents and dared not get involved.

In front of the Forgotten River, Empress Ci’s procession still appeared so dazzling. Sun Gu was clapping with a stiff smile at the front of the procession, while Zhao Mingxuan was hitting a drum repeatedly.

Empress Ci looked at Fang Chen with an eager glint in her eyes. ”Lord, about that matter...”

Fang Chen smiled. ”Is that heartless man in Qiufeng, or elsewhere?”

Empress Ci’s eyes flashed with hatred. ”He is in Qiufeng. He is from the Beigong Family, a distinguished family there.”

”How many years have you been in the underworld?” Fang Chen asked.

”It must be over 6,000 years.” Empress Ci laughed. ”I haven’t kept precise track, but it should be about that much.”

”A first rank Loose Immortal lives 5,000 years, if your enemy is still alive, he’s a second rank Loose Immortal...” Fang Chen glanced at Empress Ci with a raised eyebrow. ”You’re probably no match for him.”

Empress Ci’s expression stiffened, and she forced a smile. ”It doesn’t matter. Going there to scold him would also be satisfying.”

Fang Chen nodded.

Fortunately, their identities were special; if they really couldn’t beat him, they could easily escape into the underworld. With this getaway plan, facing a third-rank Loose Immortal and scolding him a few times wouldn’t hurt.

”Lord, Lord Stone has recently found a second rank great Yin Demon of the underworld. They are currently in negotiation,” reported Empress Ci. ”The other party seems interested in joining us, but the terms haven’t been finalized yet.”

”A second rank great Yin Demon? If his conditions aren’t too excessive, let Stone Dragon agree to them,” Fang Chen agreed.

A trace of joy filled him. Now was a time of need, and if they could add a second rank great Yin Demon of the underworld to their ranks, it would be a great help in the Wind Prison Lands.

Empress Ci nodded softly, leading the group back to the Floating Pagoda Realm.

***

In Hujiao City.

Little Black’s eyes flashed coldly. ”Have you confirmed it? The person who acted is from the Judgment Division?”

Wu Wei, the Day Walker Marshal of Hujiao City, answered in a hushed voice, ”Lord Hei, after following the leads, we indeed concluded that this person is a judge from the Judgment Division, named Zhou Ning.

”The Judgment Division has a Record of Good and Evil, which records the whereabouts of the underworld officials to facilitate their operations. The day you just left Hujiao City and were ambushed is too coincidental.

”Besides the Judgment Division, I can’t think of anyone else who could have such detailed knowledge of your movements.”

Although the strength of the black paper figure was only equivalent to that of a Day Walker General, his identity and background were astonishingly significant, so Wu Wei did not dare to slight him.

The black paper figure replied, ”Where is Zhou Ning? Since the person who attacked me is familiar with him, he must know the identity and details of this person.”

Wu Wei’s face showed a hint of embarrassment as he replied, ”Zhou Ning is stationed in Lingkong City and is the city lord there.”

”Lingkong City?”

”Yes, Lingkong City is not weaker than Hujiao City, even stronger in some aspects.”

Little Black frowned slightly. ”That means... Zhou Ning’s strength is not trivial; he would be considered a Profound Immortal in the Mortal Realm.”

With Little Black’s current strength, capturing a judge from the Judgment Division who was equivalent to a Day Walker God for interrogation was nothing short of a pipe dream. Not to mention, the Judgment Division and the Day Walker lineage were already at odds.

”If you could go to the capital once, perhaps...” Wu Wei hinted.

”I can’t afford to embarrass myself like that.” Little Black’s expression darkened, glancing at Wu Wei. ”If the lord knew that I not only failed to achieve any merits in Hujiao City but was almost killed in an attack, and it was the Night Walker lineage that saved me, how could I look him in the eye?”

”Yes, yes. What you said is very true. My considerations were inadequate.” Wu Wei quickly nodded, secretly admiring Little Black’s connections.

This black paper figure called the Day Walker Monarch his ”lord,” so he had to be very close to him.

In the underworld, who wouldn’t want to attach themselves to that figure? Fortunately, he was lucky to follow Lord Black, who was directly under that lineage.

Suddenly, someone’s voice came from inside the hall. ”Since when did you start caring so much about your face?”

”Who’s there!” Wu Wei’s expression darkened. ”This is a forbidden area of the Nether Guards Division! How dare you intrude!”

Eyes siffusing with killing intent, Wu Wei looked toward the figure who had suddenly appeared in front of the tea table, boldly brewing tea on his own.

”Preposterous!” Little Black shouted coldly at Wu Wei.

He then quickly walked up to Fang Chen and bowed. ”My lord.”

Wu Wei was astounded. ”Lord?”

Recovering from his gaffe, Wu Wei hurriedly ran to Fang Chen to kneel and bow. ”Wu Wei, the Day Walker Marshal of Hujiao City, greets the Monarch!”

Fang Chen nodded softly. ”Get up.”

Wu Wei was both shocked and delighted, never expecting to meet Monarch Fang here. He was very puzzled about what brought him personally to this place.

Could it be... that Monarch Fang had already heard about the recent assassination attempt?

When he thought about it, Wu Wei looked at Little Black with surprise. It was only now that he grasped how close Lord Black was to Monarch Fang.

”Why didn’t you immediately report the attack to Du Yunxu? With your status, it wouldn’t be difficult to go to the capital,” Fang Chen said with a smile.

Little Black replied, ”The enemy was watching me. If I left Hujiao City rashly, I would surely die. Even if I sent my men to the capital, they might not live to reach there.”

Wu Wei was stunned. That’s why he has been holed up in Hujiao City?

Little Black’s expression was cold as he made the report. ”During this period, I had my subordinates investigate, and the clues they provided were ambiguous, but they found one result. It was Zhou Ning of the Judgment Division. Clearly, the person who wanted to kill me intended to pin the blame on the Judgment Division.”

Hearing this, Wu Wei almost went weak at the knees. His face paled as he looked at the black paper figure and Fang Chen, hesitating to speak.

”I’ve thought it over during this time. Killing me doesn’t have many benefits. It would only alert you, but that might be their goal,” Little Black said.

Fang Chen nodded. Little Black’s deduction was logical, even close to the truth.

If that was indeed the opponent’s plan, then Little Black truly could not leave Hujiao City; the moment he did, he would die, as the enemy intended to lure him out.

Wu Wei hurriedly said, ”Lord Black, Monarch Fang, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with me...”