Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 1423: I’ll Try

The senior sister wore a bright smile. ”Don’t be so stiff. We’re almost at the Langgui Constellation, and we have nothing to do anyway. If you’re going to duel, do you have rules? Any wagers?”

Yu Wuxia replied cautiously, ”We only wanted to test the power of the third level of the Radiant Divine Eyes...”

”The Radiant Divine Eyes? It’s indeed an impressive secret art. I’ve heard much about it. But to cultivate it, one must not only have talent, but also fortune. Your Dao Sect has three patriarchs, correct? To cultivate the Radiant Divine Eyes, you must obtain the patriarchs’ recognition.”

The senior sister seemed thoughtful. Her gaze swept lightly toward Fang Chen. ”You’ve cultivated it as well?”

”I am also from the Dao Sect,” Fang Chen said while cupping his fist.

”Dao techniques...” The senior sister murmured. ”They count as top-tier techniques even among the Nine Mortal Realms. Many of the core elites of the great powers come from the Dao Sects. Those three patriarchs of yours are probably still alive in the Mortal Realm.”

Yu Wuxia froze, disbelief written across his face. ”The three patriarchs are still alive in the Mortal Realm?”

The senior sister smiled and nodded. ”That’s just my guess. But even if they’re still alive, they would only be eighth-transformation Ancient Immortals.”

Fang Chen noticed that although she acknowledged the Dao Sect patriarchs, she showed not a trace of reverence. Not because she intended disrespect, but because she unconsciously placed herself at the same level as them.

Could her Immortal Boat Formation unleash power comparable to an eighth transformation Ancient Immortal?

Fang Chen found this a very important piece of information.

At the same time, it seemed the senior sister knew something about the Dao Sect’s three God Beasts, but clearly believed they were not ninth-transformation immortals.

That would mean that she knew who had reached the ninth transformation!

No, something’s wrong. The Twilight Solar God Beast could even compete for a seat in the Heavenly Dao. How could it possibly not be a ninth transformation?”

Fang Chen instantly concluded that the senior sister’s understanding of the three God Beasts was flawed.

”I see all of you are rather interested in the Radiant Divine Eyes. Why not set a prize?” suggested Senior Sister. ”I’ll give whoever wins a Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat.”

A Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat? The third rank of the Earth Dragon Immortal Boat Series?

Little Immortal Honglian cupped her fists in gratitude. ”Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Whether Fang Chen or Yu Wuxia won, it made no difference. The Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat would stay within the Nine Realms Expedition Team.

She already had a Black Dragon Immortal Boat and didn’t need anything from the Earth Dragon series, but Fang Chen had just advanced to the first transformation. If he could obtain a Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat, his combat strength would increase sharply.

The duel was about to begin.

Yu Wuxia was nervous, not because of the Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat, but because the spectators were all terrifyingly high-level. There were two core disciples of the Enlightenment God Palace present. Furthermore, there were first, second, and third transformation immortals all around. Heck, there were even Immortal Sovereign–level figures too!

Those Immortal Sovereigns, even though they followed their senior sister’s commands, were each overlords in their own territories. Even the weakest among them was far stronger than the old ancestor of the Radiant Divine Dao Sect.

Yu Wuxia took a deep breath. ”Captain, I shall begin now.”

His gaze was fixed seriously on Fang Chen as spiritual power surged madly around him.

Since Fang Chen was a first-transformation immortal, Yu Wuxia wasn’t worried he might accidentally harm him. Thus, from the moment he acted, he used his full strength.

Vast spiritual energy spiraled around him. Its volume exceeded the limit a Tribulation Realm cultivator should be able to control.

”With only Tribulation Realm cultivation, he mobilized power comparable to an Ascension Realm cultivator. The Radiant Divine Eyes indeed live up to their name,” someone whispered.

Fang Chen watched Yu Wuxia reveal his upper limit, then casually flicked his sleeve. A surge of spiritual energy twice as strong as Yu Wuxia’s descended like an overwhelming wave, instantly dispersing Yu Wuxia’s gathered force.

Yu Wuxia was stunned. ”It’s.. twice as strong!”

The gap was far too great.

But the senior sister let out a cold snort, displeased. ”Still holding back? Don’t bring the temperaments of the Lower Six Realms into the Upper Three Realms. Especially in our Enlightenment God Palace. Only by showing extraordinary talent can you earn cultivation resources.

She dared, ”How about this. Fight me. I will suppress my cultivation to the first transformation. If your performance impresses me, forget the Soaring Dragon Immortal Boat—I will give you the River Dragon Immortal Boat, a fourth-rank Immortal Boat of the Earth Dragon Series.”

She paused, then continued, ”And if you defeat me? I’ll give you the Candle Dragon Immortal Boat, a fifth-rank Immortal Boat.”

Everyone was still shocked by Fang Chen’s Radiant Divine Eyes being so much stronger than Yu Wuxia’s. And now hearing this, they all froze in disbelief.

They all knew Yu Wuxia’s strength. Among external cultivators of his realm, he was outstanding. Had he displayed such strength during the assessment, obtaining a silver token or even a gold token would have been guaranteed.

Thus, Fang Chen’s effortless dominance moved many.

But according to the senior sister... he was still hiding his strength?

Impossible! If that was him holding back, then...

”Does he have the ability to obtain a purple token?”

Many felt a chill running through their bodies.

A purple token holder was guaranteed to become a core disciple. Could Fang Chen really have such qualifications?

Little Immortal Honglian quickly stepped in, worried for Fang Chen. ”Senior sister, please don’t make things difficult for Daoist Fang. How could he be your match?”

”Junior Sister Honglian, stay out of this. I’m asking him.”

Their senior sister waved her off, her eyes bright as she looked at Fang Chen.

”Well? The value of a Candle Dragon Immortal Boat is beyond measure. Even a sixth-transformation immortal herb might pale in comparison. As long as you defeat me, it’s yours.”

She raised her hand, and a miniature Immortal Boat floated above her palm.

Though it had yet to reveal its true form, the moment it appeared, every cultivator present felt a terrifying pressure, like a mountain weighing down on their chest

However, a faint smile spread among the onlookers. A newly advanced first-transformation immortal... how would he dare accept such a challenge? The difference in status and identity was too drastic. It didn’t matter whether he won or lost. Even if he won and received the Candle Dragon Immortal Boat, he’d lose far more in return, and he’d have to face terrible consequences.

Besides, no one even believed Fang Chen could pull off a victory. Senior Sister was the leading core disciple of the Enlightenment God Palace. Her strength was unmatched among peers. She had never been defeated, not once, even in the direst circumstances.

Lin Yuan and Yu Wuxia were desperately signaling Fang Chen to refuse. They did not dare use voice transmission, as it would be instantly detected.

Just when everyone believed Fang Chen would politely decline, he nodded. ”This junior is bold enough to try.”

He was very interested in the Candle Dragon Immortal Boat. He also wished to see how powerful their senior sister was when suppressing her cultivation.

For the duel, he would not borrow the power of Fang Tianzun or the others. He wanted to measure himself against the standards of the Enlightenment God Palace itself.