Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 1744: If You Want to Fight, I’ll Accompany You

Wang Chongsong’s expression grew increasingly grave. He glanced at the young man beside him. This is not the work of the Demon Race, but of the Heavenly Dao they control.

The young man was also staring at the phenomenon in the sky, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Wang Chongsong sighed inwardly. To use the Heavenly Dao to deduce all this, and to target that kid, their intentions couldn’t be clearer.

Even with his capabilities, he could not stop what was unfolding.

”Kid... whatever comes next, you’ll have to handle it yourself...”

***

At that moment, whether in the Upper Three Realms or the Lower Six Realms, whether humans, demons, or demonic beasts, all were watching the phenomenon in the sky with rapt attention. Countless Immortal Boat Formations stood across the boundless expanse of the Qingming. The sight left the cultivators of the Six Lower Realms utterly stunned. Everyone watched with wide eyes, whether a Qi Refinement Realm cultivator or a sixth-transformation immortal.

It wasn’t like Immortal Boats themselves were a rare sight, but formations composed of thousands of them? Even well-traveled sixth-transformation immortals had never seen or heard of such a thing. At that moment, these so-called immortals felt like country pumpkins. They had never imagined Immortal Boats could be used in such a way.

The colossal Black Dragon Formations of the Enlightenment God Palace, and the thousand-armed formations of Great Thunder Sound that resembled descending Buddhas, shook them to their core.

The vision accelerated again.

Soon, Fang Chen entered the scene.

When they saw him commanding the Black Dragon Formation and unleashing terrifying formation techniques, many Lower Realms cultivators felt their Dao Hearts almost crack.

Some subconsciously looked toward the depths of the sky. Only now did they realize that certain cultivators could already fight in the void. Compared to them, they were like peasants from the countryside.

***

The battle of Great Thunder Sound soon ended, and the scene shifted once more. Yin energy surged like waves across the boundless Forgotten River.

Standing atop the head of a Candle Dragon, a lone figure rode the waves forward.

”A Candle Dragon!? It actually exists?!”

”I’ve long heard of such a mythical beast existing in ancient times! I never imagined it was real...”

At nearly the same moment, Xie Aman, Chen Enxue, Wang Chongsong, Xia Ji, and others close to Fang Chen were astounded, their faces turning rigid.

***

Enlightenment Star.

Elder Hou had appeared at some point, standing before the group with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky with a glint in his eyes.

”According to legend, the Candle Dragon gazes upon the mortal world with one eye and illuminates the Underworld with the other. It freely traverses yin and yang, guarding the Underworld as the strongest Yin Demon under Monarch Yan.”

”Doesn’t that mean...”

The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock.

They were elders and core disciples of the Enlightenment God Palace, people who had seen the world. Yet today, their emotions churned like a stormy sea.

A cold glint flashed in Elder Hou’s eyes. ”Ninth Brother... is very likely the successor of the current Monarch Yan. Whoever cast this phenomenon intends to expose his identity to the world.”

”Mobilize another fifty percent of Enlightenment Star’s defensive forces, send them to the Taicang Realm.”

”For what purpose?” an elder asked.

Elder Hou glanced at him. ”To protect Fang Chen.”

Understanding dawned on everyone.

Chen Enxue immediately said, ”I’ll go as well.”

Elder Hou frowned. ”You’re a Ghost Immortal. Staying too long in the Mortal Realm will harm your cultivation.”

”I’ll be fine,” said Chen Enxue. I’ve only become a Ghost Immortal for a few years. I can hold on for a while. I’m an eighth-transformation Ghost Immortal. With me, we can safely bring him back.”

***

Hundred Battle Immortal Sovereign’s expression was grave as he looked toward Xie Aman. ”Fang Chen is in danger now.”

”Monarch Yan’s inheritance... Ninth Brother kept it well hidden. If someone hadn’t exposed him, I would never have known. It seems he understood many things long ago,” Xie Aman murmured. She then smiled. ”So many of us searched everywhere for the inheritance and found nothing, yet the successor is right here in the Enlightenment God Palace. What do you think that means?”

Hundred Battle Immortal Sovereign and the others were momentarily stunned.

”Don’t you see? It means our Underworld has a chance to return to orthodoxy. Those costly Ghost Immortal Path techniques can finally allow those in the Enlightenment Underworld Realm to become proper Ghost Gods!” explained Xie Aman.

The others suddenly understood. Thinking of the legends of true Underworld Gods, they trembled.

Xie Aman said thoughtfully, ”Ninth Brother should be on his way to the Feiyu Constellation. The question is whether he’ll be intercepted. Now that his identity as Monarch Yan has been exposed, it won’t just be the demonic beasts after him. Even the demon race, the Immortal Realm, and all major forces of the Three Upper Realms will send people after him. Even those currently allied with us won’t act openly, but they will definitely make moves in secret.”

Everyone’s expressions grew even more serious.

Li Shan’s voice came from a neighboring Black Dragon Formation. ”Senior Sister, should we go receive him?”

Xie Aman’s lips curved into a faint smile. ”No need. We have more important matters. As for Ninth Brother, he’s slippery enough. It won’t be easy for anyone to pin him down. And right now... which ninth-transformation expert is actually free to deal with him?”

***

The Underworld.

Xia Ji’s expression was grim. He immediately had Marshal Xiao summon the various Division Lords.

The Division Lords had already sensed something was wrong. Each of them looked grave.

”Monarch Yan’s identity has been exposed. Before long, countless Yin Walkers will try to enter the Lesser Underworld. All your divisions must tighten security.”

After a pause, he looked at Shentu Cang. ”Monarch Shentu, your Yin Walker Division must be especially vigilant.”

Shentu Cang nodded. ”Those who can enter the Lesser Underworld won’t cause much trouble. I’ll issue orders to strengthen security everywhere.”

Xia Ji frowned. ”This matter cannot be taken lightly. Previously, those who entered were mostly of low cultivation. But after this, major factions will likely send their disciples into the Underworld. Their methods cannot be compared to those of before.”

Shentu Cang’s expression shifted. He nodded solemnly. ”I understand.”

***

At that moment, the phenomenon in the sky changed again.

Fang Chen stood before Monarch Yan’s Palace. He was continuously channeling Yin Lifespan into the barrier between the two realms. The thin barrier gradually solidified.

Then the scene shifted once more. Fang Chen now sat upon the throne at the center of the hall. His lively eyes suddenly turned gray-white as he gazed into the void.

Countless viewers felt as though those gray-white eyes were staring directly at them, and a chill ran down their spines.

After all, the figure before them was the legendary Monarch Yan. Being watched by Yama was never a good omen.

***

The scene changed again. A figure, indistinct and impossible to discern, filled the entire image. His presence alone brought an overwhelming sense of oppression, as though a mountain had been placed upon everyone’s chest.

”If you want to fight... I’ll accompany you,” he said.

The image abruptly ended.

The skies across all regions returned to normal, as if everything that had just happened had been nothing more than an illusion.