Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 1398: A’man, Stop Messing Around

”This mountain... such a strong aura of the Five Elements! Its value is extraordinary!”

A figure appeared near the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain. The figure’s eyes burned as he gazed at the colorful divine mountain.

Although Ji Tianjun couldn’t recognize the origin of the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain, even as a third-transformation immortal, he could feel its pressure pressing down on him.

His gaze pierced through the layers of the void and found Fang Chen, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth. ”That kid is on the summit of this mountain? And there’s another person with him?”

Not only had he found his target, but he had also stumbled upon an unexpected gain. This was fate.

”You have offended Nanming Ruyue and are still sticking close to Her Highness. This will only bring her trouble. Removing you preserves the greater good of my clan,” murmured Ji Tianjun to himself, a faint sharpness flashing in his eyes.

The next moment, he took a step forward. A streak of sword light almost blinded him. When he reacted, his vision was already swimming, a headless body standing where he had been.

A trace of confusion flickered in Ji Tianjun’s eyes.

”What... just happened?”

Then, his corpse and his head were engulfed by the sword light, turning into dust and scattering in the air.

Nothing was left behind.

Before dying, he seemed to see Fang Chen glance in his direction.

When Huang Wuji drew his sword, Fang Chen had already sensed it, so he looked over and saw Ji Tianjun’s tragic death at Huang Wuji’s hands.

”Young Master, a guy harboring ill intentions toward you was just here. He was a third-transformation immortal,” said Huang Wuji as he arrived at the mountain’s summit. He smiled lightly. ”I sent him on his way.”

”I didn’t expect him to die like that,” said Fang Chen. ”Well, he’s not really dead, since he didn’t leave a soul behind. Just like Wang Chongsong and the others, it’s only one of his bone destinies.”

”Not really dead?” Huang Wuji frowned slightly. ”That can’t be. I can tell when my sword takes a life.”

Fang Chen explained, ”It has nothing to do with you personally, but with him himself. The person you killed is named Ji Tianjun. He once caused me quite a bit of trouble. I originally planned to keep him around for a while to see what he was really capable of. Now this confirms one thing—people like him don’t die easily. You can think of him as an avatar.”

”I see.” Huang Wuji nodded lightly. ”Did I bring you trouble by killing him?”

Fang Chen smiled. ”No trouble at all.”

If Little Immortal Honglian were to let Ji Tianjun join her exploration team, some trouble might have arisen. But judging by her actions, she clearly didn’t want much contact with Ji Tianjun. So there would be no trouble at all. His death was a trivial matter.

Just as Huang Wuji was about to speak, his expression turned grave, and he gazed into the void. ”It seems someone else is coming. This time, not a small fry like Ji Tianjun.”

Fang Chen activated his Primordial Immortal Eye and saw a Black Dragon Boat. It was the one belonging to the senior sister.

”You should return to the World Gourd,” said Fang Chen.

He immediately sealed Huang Wuji inside the World Gourd, then glanced at Fang Renjian. His expression shifted as he tossed his jade token to Fang Renjian and then used the Shadow Buddha Technique to hide within the shadows.

Before long, a Black Dragon Boat appeared directly above the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain.

Little Immortal Honglian glanced downward. ”Senior Sister, this mountain is truly mysterious.”

She had just sensed a brief tremor in the Black Dragon Boat.

The senior sister and her team also looked towards the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain.

”Such pure Five Elements power.”

”This mountain must be quite valuable. We should check the ancient records to see what its background is.”

”The Formless Purgatory would not allow any mundane things to appear. Anything here must have value.”

Everyone chatted back and forth.

The senior sister said calmly, ”This mountain is called the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain. It is a naturally formed, rare divine anomaly of the Qingming. It requires perfect timing and geography; missing either would not have allowed it to form.”

Everyone looked a bit confused.

”Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain?”

Obviously, their knowledge in this area was rather shallow, unlike the senior sister’s.

”Someone is standing at the summit, an external cultivator, a first-transformation immortal. This mountain already has an owner.”

Someone spotted Fang Renjian, and their expression soured. Since the mountain already had an owner, they naturally wouldn’t make a move to seize it. As core disciples, they had to lead by example. They couldn’t break the rules.

However, the senior sister showed no sign of leaving. After glancing down several times, she suddenly flew toward the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain.

When Fang Chen had been making his way over to the mountain, he had been forced to run on foot, as flying had proved to be a challenge. But the senior sister flew steadily to the mountain peak. Although the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain affected her, such an influence was nothing to an Ancient Immortal.

The senior sister looked at Fang Renjian calmly and demanded, ”Identity and origin.”

Fang Renjian cupped his hands. ”Exploration Star No. 431, Chen Mingxiong.”

The senior sister said sternly, ”You discovered this Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain? What are your plans for it? You cannot take it with you, so naturally, you can’t turn it in.”

Fang Renjian replied, ”I have other plans.”

”My Black Dragon Boat can carry it away,” said the senior sister. ”Give it to me, and I will compensate you with immortal crystals and the corresponding merits.”

Naturally, Fang Chen would not give up the mountain. It was of immense importance to Little Sword and could even directly help it advance ten levels. Most importantly, its characteristic of restraining all things would be a major enhancement to Little Sword’s power.

Fang Chen’s thoughts churned rapidly.

Judging by the senior sister’s expression, it was clear she knew the true value of this Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain. Were they planning to have their spiritual treasure devour it, or the Black Dragon Boat?

Whichever it was, they wouldn’t leave easily. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have appeared here.

Both sides fell into silence for a few breaths.

Just as the senior sister was about to speak, Fang Renjian suddenly said, ”A’Man, stop messing around. I’ll explain everything once we reach the Langgui Constellation.”

The senior sister’s face darkened. ”Again, it’s you!?”

She instinctively glanced at the Black Dragon Boat, then set up a restrictive spell around them.

”Tell me, what exactly is your purpose?” she interrogated, her expression grim.

Fang Renjian said sternly, ”When we reach the Langgui Constellation, bring the Formation Heart, and I will explain everything. If I lie to you, may I suffer a terrible fate and be struck down by heavenly thunder.”

”Those are your own words. If you deceive me again, I’ll make you face the consequences of your evil deeds,” the senior sister snorted coldly.

After casting a lingering glance at the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain, she shot Fang Renjian a fierce glare before withdrawing the spell. She returned to the Black Dragon Boat and left.

Hidden in the shadows, Fang Chen pondered thoughtfully. The relationship between her and Wang Chongsong definitely goes beyond ordinary friendship.

From the moment she appeared, he had already decided how he’d deal with her.

If she hadn’t valued the Yuan Magnetic Five Elements Mountain so much, he might not have resorted to this method. After all, once a trick was used, it would lose its effectiveness. He would’ve preferred to keep it for a critical moment.