Immortal of the Nine Realms

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire’s words filled the Ghost Immortals of all factions with deep trepidation. If he joined forces with the King of Yin Mountain, together with those Twelve Golden Immortals, they might really be able to suppress everyone present.

”Don’t mention joining forces again. Those who walk different paths cannot make common cause.”

After saying this, the King of Yin Mountain adjusted his bamboo hat and sat down where he stood, no longer speaking.

Elder Heiyu and the others were secretly relieved. If they only had to face a single first emperor of the Black Sun Empire and his Twelve Golden Immortals, the crowd still maintained a fair degree of confidence if they all banded together.

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire cast a chilling glance at the King of Yin Mountain, a cold snort echoing from his nostrils. He then stared and sized up Fang Chen for a good while before finally training his gaze back upon the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower.

The Ghost Immortal leading the Black Sun Empire’s group suddenly had a thought and cupped his hands. ”Ancestor, we of the Taicang Realms ought to pool our strengths together and work as one. Our three factions are willing to join hands with you to completely drive the Ghost Immortals of the Fangcun and Shenwang Realms out of this place!”

”These demons are truly too shameless.”

The Ghost Immortals of the Fangcun and Shenwang Realms cursed inwardly, their eyes turning slightly vigilant as they prepared themselves at any moment to counter the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire.

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire smiled faintly. ”Oh? You demons are willing to cooperate with me? You are likely pondering how best to plot against me, are you not? State your designs. Once these little bugs are taken care of, how do you intend to deal with me?”

The leading Ghost Immortal of the Black Sun Empire’s group adopted a highly respectful demeanor. ”Although we are reincarnations of the Demon Race, the bloodline that flows within our bodies is indeed the very same as yours. To say we are currently of the Human Race is actually not an exaggeration. We possess no interest whatsoever in the Underworld. Our only wish is to ensure the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower does not fall into their hands. If this tower is controlled by Your Excellency, we trust that you will show leniency to us based on our shared bloodline descendants.”

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire deliberated for a long while, then cast a beaming smile toward the contingent of Ghost Immortals from the Fangcun and Shenwang Realms. ”Did you all hear clearly? This emperor shall give you a single opportunity right now. Depart this instant, and you may be spared from death. Once I sweep away the various rebels of the Underworld and seize that position, you may even have a chance to be enfeoffed as lords of your own territories. If you cannot make the decision, why not return to the sunlit realm and consult the ninth-transformation immortals behind you? Just tell them that these are the emperor’s exact words.”

The crowd fell silent for a brief spell before the leading Ghost Immortal of the Blood and Flesh Divine Hall cupped his hands and spoke:

”First emperor of the Black Sun Empire, you are a senior who lived through the chaotic era of the Three Realms. You should know that both the Demon Race and the Demonic Beast Race are mortal enemies of the Human Race. If you align yourself with the Demon Race, you will inevitably fall prey to their schemes...”

”Precisely so. Allying with the Demon Race is no different from negotiating with a tiger for its hide.” The leader of the Taiyi Immortal Sect sighed softly. ”Over these years, the Demon Race has caused chaos everywhere, turning the Nine Realms into a mirror of the chaotic era of the Three Realms. If the Underworld falls into the hands of the Demon Race as well, how will our Human Race conduct ourselves in the future? I hope you will consider the greater good and refrain from being deluded by the Demon Race.”

Elder Heiyu and the others also spoke up successively, uttering similar sentiments.

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire simply listened with a smile. Once they finished speaking, he could not help but shake his head. ”If you truly cared for the greater good, you ought to be standing on the side of that fellow surnamed Fang, correct?”

”...”

”So your so-called ’greater good’ is merely the greater good that exists in your own hearts. It has nothing to do with me, and nothing to do with the Human Race. You also wish to control the Underworld, harboring the ambition to contend for supremacy. Do you truly believe that with this mere handful of words, you can make me yield?”

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire’s face was completely drenched in disdain. Pausing momentarily, he swept a glance across the present Demon Race Ghost Immortals and laid bare his contempt. ”If these demons wish to plot against me, they must first possess the capability to do so. Right now, they wish to use me to drive you away, but am I not also using them to drive you away? If you are unwilling to accept this, why not simply stand on my side instead? Then I shall join hands with you to drive them away; how about it?”

The Human Race Ghost Immortals remained silent. The Demon Race Ghost Immortals likewise held their tongues.

From a mountain peak not far away, a rolling voice like crashing thunder suddenly echoed. ”First emperor of the Black Sun Empire, why bicker with these juniors? Why not just let them watch the commotion from the side? At any rate, the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower will never fall into their hands.”

The crowd instinctively raised their heads to look, only to discover a massive snake coiled completely around that mountain. The colossal form of the great serpent was terrifyingly vast, virtually matching the size of the mountain peak itself. Its head rested gently against the summit, staring down at the crowd with an exceedingly indolent expression.

”Another ninth-transformation Great Yin Demon?”

”Is it one of the Six Great Yin Demon Kings?” 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

The Ghost Immortals of all factions displayed increasingly solemn countenances. These Yin Demon Kings were genuine, absolute natives who had remained hidden within the Underworld for countless years. Their hidden foundations were absolutely not to be underestimated. Even the various pseudo-Underworlds did not believe their own reserves were much higher than those of these Demon Kings.

Previously, they hadn’t even been certain whether these Yin Demon Kings were still alive, much less whether they had retained their intelligence. Now, within a brief span of time, two Yin Demon Kings had manifested, alongside an absolute powerhouse like the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire who secretly cultivated within the Underworld.

Just how deep do the waters of the Underworld run?

”Northern Sea Profound Snake,” the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire called out, narrowing his eyes as he sized up the ancient serpent. ”An old monster like you is actually alive? Your lifespan is truly exceptionally long.”

”Northern Sea Profound Snake? Could it be that place...”

”A single Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower has actually drawn out an old monster of this caliber...”

Hearing the name Northern Sea Profound Snake, many Ghost Immortals vaguely recalled certain ancient records.

Chen Enxue walked over to Fang Chen’s side and teased in a low voice, ”Old Ninth, as Monarch Yan, do you know what the situation is at the absolute northernmost region of the Floating Pagoda Realm?”

”I am not entirely clear,” answered Fang Chen honestly.

He had indeed never journeyed to such a remote and far-flung boundary.

”In the past, when the Floating Pagoda Realm and the Lesser Underworld were split into two, with a barrier separating them. However, aside from the Lesser Underworld, many other regions also developed rifts with the Floating Pagoda Realm. The fissures appearing in those places are so perilous that even if a ninth-transformation Ghost Immortal wanders in by mistake, they might never emerge again. The Northern Sea is precisely one such fissure.”

A look of deep sentimentality surfaced within Chen Enxue’s eyes. ”Before today, I always assumed the Northern Sea Profound Snake was merely a myth. To think it is actually real. Legend has it that an emperor from the Greater Immortal World once entered the Underworld to search for medicine for his critically ill wife. He accidentally wandered into the Northern Sea fissure and was ultimately trapped within for countless years.”

”Anger, hatred, resentment, and regret—due to all these compounding negative emotions, this emperor ultimately transformed into a snake that feeds on virtue, possessing a supreme fondness for devouring thoroughly kind and virtuous individuals. Every few centuries, it emerges to forage for a hundred years. Later on, chaos erupted in the Underworld. Virtuous people became increasingly rare, while Yin Demons and their ilk could be found everywhere. Thus, this individual hasn’t appeared for a very long time.”

”Little girl, you seem to know quite a lot about me. The scent on your body is exceptionally fragrant; you are precisely the kind of prey I love to consume. In a moment, I shall slowly savor your tender skin and fine flesh.”

The massive eyeball of the Northern Sea Profound Snake shifted, locking directly onto Chen Enxue, its gaze filled with pure greed.

Chen Enxue immediately blurted out, ”Senior, I am so small that you won’t get full eating me. If you want to eat, eat our Boss first.”

She pointed her finger directly at Xie Aman.