Immortal of the Nine Realms

The Qingyu Immortal Sect was located in a remote area of the Langgui Constellation. Through his conversation with Immortal Qingyu, Fang Chen finally understood why activating his invitation letter had sent him here.

It turned out that the Enlightenment God Palace didn’t care much about the invitation letters. They were merely one way for the palace to make money. The invitation letters were either sold for profit or used as rewards.

As for the follow-up regarding the invitation letters, the Enlightenment God Palace couldn’t be bothered, so it was left to sects like Qingyu Immortal Sect to handle.

On the other hand, for the Qingyu Immortal Sect, this job was actually a disguised form of reward.

Immortal Qingyu candidly admitted that his appointment here was solely due to him having old acquaintances serving as guest elders in the Enlightenment God Palace.

While the Enlightenment God Palace didn’t care about the cultivators who arrived via invitation letters, sects like the Qingyu Immortal Sect valued them quite highly.

”What I value is your background,” admitted Immortal Qingyu. ”Of course, I also believe your ancestors arranged for you to come here, and they must have great confidence in your talent. That’s another reason why I value you. If you can win over the elders of my sect, I’ll treat you the same as the others. Here, you’d have a backing. And if you don’t provoke Loose Immortals, I can help you settle most troubles.”

As they spoke, Immortal Qingyu led Fang Chen through a formation, revealing a series of spiritual mountains before them. There were over a hundred of them, each filled with spiritual energy that was no weaker than Qingyuan Market’s mountain.

Like Immortal Qingyu, Xu Guangyuan was a first-transformation Loose Immortal, but he only controlled dozens of spiritual mountains. Compared to the Qingyu Immortal Sect, his foundation was much weaker.

The two flew toward the most spiritually abundant spiritual mountain and landed in front of a grand hall.

Immortal Qingyu casually waved his sleeve, and instantly, a wave of immortal origin spread outward in all directions.

Fang Chen, only a Dao Union Realm cultivator, couldn’t resist this surge of energy. He staggered back several dozen steps, looking quite ”disheveled.”

Immortal Qingyu smiled faintly. ”I forgot you were here. Are you okay? Did I hurt you?”

Fang Chen knew this was Immortal Qingyu’s way of testing him, and he played along. He cupped his hands and replied, ”You’ve sent my blood surging with a wave of your hand, Senior Qingyu. I was almost internally injured. Truly worthy of the title ’Immortal.’”

”Flattery won’t get you anywhere.” Immortal Qingyu chuckled. ”In the Lower Six Realms, you must have seen many Loose Immortals. Your clan must have Loose Immortals too, and many of them are stronger than I am.”

”However, let me tell you this: the Lower Six Realms and the Upper Three Realms are still vastly different. Take a first-transformation Loose Immortal like me, who is also affiliated with the Enlightenment God Palace, as an example.

”If I went to the Lower Six Realms, many second and third transformation Loose Immortals would rush to host me. I could even sit down and have an equal discussion with a fourth-transformation Immortal Sovereign from your realms.

”This is the difference between the Upper Three Realms and the Lower Six Realms. Do you understand?”

”I understand, of course.” Fang Chen nodded. ”Please rest assured, Senior Qingyu.”

Immortal Qingyu was increasingly satisfied. Though Fang Chen’s background was impressive, he showed none of the arrogance typical of clan scions, a stark contrast from the others he had met.

Even when lightly tested, Fang Chen hadn’t felt any resentment. This quality of his was something Immortal Qingyu valued greatly.

The more he interacted with Fang Chen, the more he found him someone worthy of investment.

Not long after, dozens of figures shot toward them from all directions like beams of light. They landed one by one in front of Immortal Qingyu and bowed respectfully.

Among them was one in the Ascension Realm. He seemed likely to achieve Loose Immortality in the future.

There were four cultivators in the Tribulation Realm, and the rest were all at the Dao Union Realm. As Fang Chen observed them, they also glanced at him out of the corner of their eyes, their gazes filled with curiosity.

Immortal Qingyu smiled slightly and said, ”I’ll introduce you all to Fang Chen. He’s from the Nanqing Constellation in the Ancient Desolate Realm.”

Ancient Desolate Realm, Nanqing Constellation?

The Ascension Realm cultivator and the four Tribulation Realm cultivators showed no particular reaction, but the Dao Union Realm cultivators displayed faint disdain and disgust in their eyes.

This had nothing to do with Fang Chen personally—it was pure regional discrimination.

It seemed that living in the Langgui Constellation gave them a deep-rooted sense of superiority.

Immortal Qingyu continued, his voice calm, ”From now on, Daoist Fang will take on the position of an elder in our sect.”

”Ancestor, our Qingyu Immortal Sect doesn’t lack Dao Union cultivators at the moment. If Daoist Fang is to become an elder, where will he be assigned?” asked one of the Dao Union Realm cultivators.

He looked to be in his thirties and spoke in a measured tone.

”All the spiritual mountains already have their own masters. I don’t think any of us here would be willing to give up our mountain for him, right?”

The Dao Union Realm cultivator made no effort to hide his hostility.

Several of the Dao Union Elders were quick to voice their agreement.

”Daoist Hua is correct.”

”Indeed, we don’t seem to need a Dao Union Realm elder at the moment. Moreover, it will be difficult for a Lower Six Realms native to earn respect here, especially from those in the Lower and Middle Three Realms. They might not listen to him.”

Hua Yunfeng saw that many people were echoing his concerns, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

A Tribulation Realm cultivator joined the conversation. ”Ancestor, their worries aren’t baseless. The sect really doesn’t lack Dao Union Realm elders. Another elder means another five high-grade spirit stones lost per year. This is quite a significant expenditure.”

Immortal Qingyu smiled, not looking angry.

At that moment, the only Ascension Realm cultivator chimed in. ”Actually, there’s still a spiritual mountain in our sect that hasn’t been reclaimed. If Daoist Fang can take back that spiritual mountain, he’ll certainly be more than qualified to serve as an elder in our sect, and he’ll earn everyone’s respect.”

Everyone’s expressions shifted. Hua Yunfeng and the other Dao Union Realm Elders exchanged looks. They already knew which spiritual mountain he was speaking about. Their faces darkened.

Immortal Qingyu’s smile widened. He turned to look at Fang Chen. ”Daoist Fang, didn’t you wish to join the Enlightenment God Palace? A few years ago, we attempted to expand our territory and had a conflict with the Honglian Immortal Sect. One spiritual mountain that should have belonged to us was occupied by them.

”We have an unwritten rule here: the ownership of spiritual mountains is decided by our Dao Union Realm cultivators. Whoever has the strength takes it.”

He shared, ”There’s a junior in the Honglian Immortal Sect whose talent and power far exceed her peers. I’m ashamed to say, none of the Dao Union Realm elders present here is a match for her.”

”If you can help the sect reclaim this spiritual mountain, it will prove your abilities. And, when the Enlightenment God Palace holds its disciples’ examination in thirty years, the Qingyu Immortal Sect’s quota will be yours.” 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

”What!?”

”The Enlightenment God Palace’s examination quota!?”

”Absolutely not, Ancestor!”

The crowd instantly erupted in shock, with a response that was even more intense than when Immortal Qingyu had proposed making Fang Chen an elder. Hua Yunfeng had the most intense reaction. If looks could kill, Fang Chen would’ve already been chopped up dozens of times.