Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 1511: In This Life, She’s a Ghost Buddha

”Ghost Buddha Immortal Path?” Xu Qinghe remained silent for a few moments before nodding slightly. ”Normally, the Dao is not something to be passed on lightly. However, times are different now. Listen closely, I will only say this once.”

About half an hour later, Fang Chen had firmly committed the Buddha Path described by Xu Qinghe to memory.

When he had previously obtained the True Immortal Path from Senior Brother Pitu, the herb for the ninth transformation was missing. Now, from the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation, he had obtained a complete Buddha Path, from the first to the ninth transformation. Every immortal herb was detailed extensively, including their medicinal properties and where they grew.

”My thanks to you for imparting the Dao,” said Fang Chen, bowing with respect.

Xu Qinghe replied calmly, ”There is no need for such courtesy. Although I have given you the path, some of these immortal herbs may now be extremely difficult to find. Do not think that having the path means you can easily enter the Dao. The Buddhist Dao is different from the Immortal Dao. One has to be carefree, and the secrets within are known only to the practitioner.”

Fang Chen nodded. ”I understand.” ℯℯ𝑙.

He didn’t plan on walking this path himself, but this would indeed be of help to him. It was the greatest bargaining chip he had acquired since arriving here. However, given his current identity, he couldn’t cash in this chip on his own.

Back then, Wang Chongsong had only possessed an incomplete Taiyi Immortal Path, and he was ultimately beaten into a miserable state. Therefore, Fang Chen planned to let the Enlightenment God Palace cash in this chip for him. This path would only reach its full potential in the hands of that ninth transformation immortal.

Xu Qinghe said, ”If there is nothing else, I will send you out now.”

”Senior, do you still remember the story I told you back then?” asked Fang Chen.

Xu Qinghe gave Fang Chen a sweeping glance. ”Oh? Wasn’t that story just something you used to deceive me?”

Fang Chen coughed dryly and smiled. ”That story was real. I truly did encounter an abbess whose name was Qing He. She possesses the Yin Yang Eyes. It was precisely because of her that I first learned ghosts existed in this world.”

”Those born with the ability to see the dead are rare. To also share my appearance and the name Qing He...” Xu Qinghe mused for a moment. ”When I transformed myself, I may have arranged certain contingencies beforehand. However, my memories are somewhat fragmented. If I’m not mistaken, she is likely the reincarnation of a portion of my soul that was forcibly sent into the cycle.”

The reincarnation of a portion of her soul?

Fang Chen’s eyes flickered. If that were true, then Qing He’s origins were even more formidable than his own. His trump cards were all derived from external sources, whereas Qing He’s past life might very well be this ninth-transformation Ghost Buddha, the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation herself!

”How about this: you shall guide her onto this path for me. You may pass the Buddha Path I taught you to her. If she truly is the reincarnation of a part of my soul, then in this life, she shall become a Ghost Buddha.”

Having spoken, Xu Qinghe gave Fang Chen no further chance to speak and simply swept her sleeve. In the next instant, everyone woke up exactly where they had been, looking around in a daze.

”What happened!?” Chen Enxue instinctively looked toward Xie Aman. ”Weren’t we inside the Buddhist Kingdom? Why are we back out here?”

Fourth Senior Brother wore a regretful expression. ”It seems like we didn’t do anything at all... Didn’t we just waste several years for nothing?”

Nanming Ruyue, Li Shanzi, and the others first checked themselves for any issues caused by entering the Buddhist Kingdom. After confirming there were no strange marks or lingering effects, they turned their gaze toward Xie Aman.

”Why are you looking at me? You should be asking Old Nine,” said Xie Aman, looking at Fang Chen.

”Oh, right! Old Nine was the one who went over to negotiate just now,” said Chen Enxue.

She turned to Fang Chen and asked, ”Did you say something to upset that being? Is that why it kicked us out?”

”That entity intends to dissolve the Ghost Domain, so it sent us away ahead of time. Otherwise, if we were trapped within it during the process, we would have suffered unspeakable consequences,” explained Fang Chen.

He paused for a moment before adding, ”I’ve... obtained the Buddha Path.”

”You got the Buddha Path!?”

”Is that true? Is it complete?”

”What are you thinking? How could it possibly be a complete path?” Someone couldn’t help but mock.

Though there were many Immortal Paths in the world, and some cultivators had indeed studied several of them and knew of many immortal herbs. Those who actually possessed a complete Immortal Path were few and far between within the Nine Realms.

”This Buddha Path is called the ’Heaven Surpassing Yin Buddha.’ It covers everything from the first to the eighth transformation,” stated Fang Chen.

Chen Enxue was instantly rendered speechless. ”First to eight transformations...”

”Old Nine, you’ve struck it rich this time! This is a massive contribution!” Fourth Senior Brother gasped, his eyes shining with surprise and joy.

Since they had entered the Buddhist Kingdom together, while Fang Chen would take the lion’s share of the credit, they would still receive a smaller portion of the rewards.

”This is the true value of Great Thunder Sound. A Buddha Path from the first to the eighth transformation is worth far more than any Ancient Forbidden Zone. It is not something a few Formation Hearts can compare to,” Nanming Ruyue said with a beaming smile. ”Even if we have to give up Great Thunder Sound now, we’ve already made a fortune.”

The usually reticent Seventh Senior Sister spoke slowly, saying, ”With another Immortal Path added to the Enlightenment God Palace, we will have one more option in the future.”

A faint smile curved the corners of her eyes. She nodded to Fang Chen, her gaze filled with pride.

”This is perfect. With such a path, the Palace Master can exchange it for many good things from those fellows. Perhaps the Grand Limitless Divine Mirror, which we lost many years ago, can finally return to the Enlightenment Underworld,” remarked Xie Aman with a smile.

”Hmm?” Chen Enxue frowned. ”Trade this path with others? Why not keep it for ourselves?”

Li Shanzi agreed, nodding. ”Indeed, this is an entire Immortal Path after all. No matter what the outside world offers in exchange, we will ultimately be the ones taking a loss.”

”If we don’t take a small loss, do you think the Enlightenment God Palace can withstand the combined pressure from all sides?” Xie Aman let out a cold laugh. ”Don’t think about eating the whole pot of rice by yourself; it’ll only choke you to death.”

The group thought it over carefully and realized she had a point, so they fell silent.

”We won’t be fighting the next battle. All of you go and recuperate. I need to discuss this matter personally with the Palace Master. Assemble in three days,” Xie Aman commanded.

”Yes!”

***

For the next three days, Fang Chen had to stay by Xie Aman’s side. She required that he must not leave her sight.

Three days later, the core disciples arrived one after another, each appearing to be in absolute peak conditions. Some core disciples were initially confused, but upon learning that Xie Aman intended to contact the Palace Master, their expressions shifted to shock.

”What is the Enlightenment God Palace doing?”

”What kind of trick is Xie Aman up to now?”

Ye Qingqiu and the others watched from a distance, suspicion clouding their eyes.

It was only when they saw the Black Dragon Boat linked together one by one, with immortal essence being continuously poured into them, that they finally realized what was happening.

”Are they trying to communicate with that person from the Enlightenment God Palace?”

”Has something happened? Xie Aman and the others were acting very mysteriously a while ago. Could it be related to that Buddhist Kingdom?”

On the side of the Enlightenment God Palace, with Xie Aman’s Black Dragon Boat at the center, dozens of Black Dragon Boats and over a hundred thousand pioneer fleet vessels formed a unique formation.

”This looks... a bit like a Starry Teleportation Formation. Could it be...?”

Fang Chen’s divine soul had already exited his body. Observing the scene from high above, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.