Immortal of the Nine Realms

Fang Chen noticed that the surprise on the faces of the nearby core disciples was genuine. Hidden within that surprise was even a subtle trace of shock that was hard to conceal. Clearly, they never truly believed Little Immortal Honglian could successfully form the contract.

Nanming Ruyue’s gaze was solemn as he said, “Senior Sister, it seems this one’s connection with the Formation Heart is far from simple. The Enlightenment God Palace may soon gain another core disciple who can achieve unity with the Formation Heart.”

“To be able to sign a complete contract with a Formation Heart in less than a month before reaching the first transformation is indeed not easy.” The senior sister nodded slightly. “As for whether she can achieve unity with the Formation Heart, that still depends on the future. For now, who will invite her over?”

“I’ll go,” Li Shanzi volunteered.

He immediately appeared before Little Immortal Honglian. “Young lady, come with me to see Senior Sister.”

“Where is Daoist Fang?” asked Little Immortal Honglian immediately, ignoring Li Shanzi.

She scanned around, as if searching for Fang Chen.

Yu Wuxia and Lin Yuan couldn’t help but sigh, their gaze toward Fang Chen subtly changing.

Fang Chen’s own talent was already admirable, but he had even gained the favor of a future core disciple on top of that, a great opportunity in its own right.

Li Shanzi’s expression stiffened for a moment, but he answered, “You’re asking about Fang Chen? He’s with Senior Sister.”

Little Immortal Honglian followed him to the Black Dragon Boat. Seeing Fang Chen there, she visibly relaxed.

The senior sister smiled. “Your real name is Hong Zhi, and you’re from the Langgui Constellation’s Hongli Immortal Sect, correct?”

Little Immortal Honglian nodded. “That’s right.”

“Mm, when the time comes, the Langgui Constellation will receive news of you becoming a core disciple. Your sect will grow rapidly. Because of you alone, the Hongli Immortal Sect has gained momentum for its rise. For now, you don’t have a Black Dragon Boat. During this period, stay by my side. When the thirty years are up, I will take you back to the Enlightenment God Palace.”

She gestured toward Fang Chen and the others. “Will I have my own Black Dragon Boat in the future? Can they become my team members?”

The senior sister said, “Of course. But the elders will also assign you some first and second transformation immortals. This is the privilege of core disciples and is also for your protection.”

Little Immortal Honglian felt a burning gaze upon her. It was Ji Tianjun.

After a moment’s thought, she turned to Fang Chen and said, “Daoist Fang, would you like to become a member of my team?”

Fang Chen smiled and nodded. “Certainly.”

His objective was to find Wang Chongsong, but compared to Wang Chongsong, Little Immortal Honglian’s status was far more important. With her becoming a core disciple, joining her team would bring him many conveniences in the future.

Lin Yuan said immediately, “We’re willing too.”

Meng Qingling fell into a brief silence, then said, “Daoist Hong, we used to argue a lot before. You don’t hold grudges, do you?”

Little Immortal Honglian showed a rare smile. “What if I do hold grudges?”

Meng Qingling said frankly, “If you do, I won’t join your exploration team. I’d rather not get scolded by you all day.”

“I don’t hold grudges,” said Little Immortal Honglian with a smile. “You haven’t really done anything to me.”

Meng Qingling sighed with relief. “That’s good.”

She was naturally more than willing to join a core disciple’s team. Given her current status, it was a huge step up.

“By the way, there happen to be many first and second transformation immortals who meet the requirements here. You might as well choose a few more,” suggested the senior sister.

Nanming Ruyue saw this and loudly said, “All immortals who haven’t joined a core disciple’s exploration team, step forward.”

For a moment, many immortals flew over, but some didn’t move. Those were mostly fourth and fifth transformation immortals who were already members of core disciples’ exploration teams and couldn’t be easily transferred.

“Junior Sister Hong, pick from these. They’re all external cultivators of the Enlightenment God Palace and are trustworthy.”

Little Immortal Honglian glanced over. When her eyes met Ji Tianjun’s, she looked away to someone else.

Ji Tianjun was slightly stunned, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.

Little Immortal Honglian said, “Senior Sister, perhaps we should discuss this after returning to the Enlightenment God Palace?”

“That’s fine. But you can’t run around freely anymore. Until you get your own Black Dragon Boat, you must not act on your own.”

Fang Chen and the others chose to continue exploring, agreeing with Little Immortal Honglian that once the time was up, everyone would meet at the landing site. Lin Yuan and the others wanted to explore with Fang Chen, but he politely declined.

“Little Mirror, is there anything good around here?” asked Fang Chen in a low voice.

“There is, but... it should cost about two hundred immortal crystals.”

“You old trickster!”

“Junior, this good stuff is useful to you. You don’t know how to appreciate it.”

Fang Chen’s expression shifted slightly. “Is it useful to Little Sword?”

Ever since Little Immortal Honglian mentioned the three Ancient Paths, he had decided to choose the Sword Immortal Path after advancing to the Ascension Realm. The path of the Underworld True God and the Sword Immortal Path did not conflict.

Fang Chen took out two hundred immortal crystals and directly tossed them to Mirror of the Universe, letting it consume them. After Mirror of the Universe finished absorbing, he told Fang Chen to turn to page 243.

Flipping to that page, Fang Chen found a very strange five-colored mountain depicted on it.

[Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain, formed by the condensation of five ultimate dao, condensed over a hundred thousand years.]

Fang Chen frowned slightly. “What is this? Is it useful to Little Sword?”

Mirror of the Universe calmly explained, “This is a divine mountain condensed from the purest Five Elements energy, untouched by any artificial refinement, utterly pristine. If a refining master sees this material, with just a little polishing, it can give birth to spiritual resonance and become a spiritual treasure.

“If it weren’t for the fact that you’re already in the Formless Purgatory, and if this mountain wasn’t nearby, untouched by others and karma, two hundred immortal crystals wouldn’t even be enough to buy its information.”

Little Sword couldn’t help but hover above the Mirror of the Universe. “Is this really useful for me?”

“More than useful. If you absorb it, not only can it enhance your spiritual resonance, but you can also advance to the Tenth Rank without any problem.”

Fang Chen’s eyes flickered. “Advance to the Tenth Rank? That’s just one step away from truly transforming into a spiritual treasure?”

“There are many other benefits too, can’t explain them all right now. You’d better hurry, or others will find it. Right now, the Formless Purgatory is quite lively,” hinted Mirror of the Universe.

“Little Chen, let’s hurry over!”

Little Sword stopped wasting words and directly merged into Fang Chen’s body.

The next moment, Fang Chen turned into a sword and sped off, disappearing into the horizon at incredible speed.

Half a year later.

A magnificent and colorful divine mountain appeared before Fang Chen. When he was still at least a thousand miles away, he started shaking uncontrollably, up and down, struggling to move forward!

“This is the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain. All treasures find it hard to approach. It almost restrains all things in the world,” Mirror of the Universe sighed.