Immortal of the Nine Realms

Fire elemental energy, but it needs to be much more refined. Fang Chen thought

Most techniques in the world were derived from the five elements. If controlling the five elements was the basic technique, then others were advanced techniques, such as Fireball or Ice Arrow, though they are still considered lower-tier techniques. The higher the tier, the stronger the manipulation and enhancement of the five elements.

In an instant, Protector Bai Li transformed into a blazing sun, enveloped in extremely intense fire elemental energy. This aura was stronger than the lightning element power of the Purple Lightning Talisman and was among the top destructive powers within the Golden Core Realm. A slight touch would likely incinerate an ordinary Golden Core Realm cultivator into ashes.

The surrounding protectors were shocked, and their eyes showed a mix of surprise and envy.

“He actually mastered the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration?!”

“It is indeed the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration... It seems your senior brother is favored by the sect master.” Protector Zhao sneered. “You probably haven’t mastered this technique yourself?”

Hua Qianchi’s expression was very unsightly. He indeed had not mastered this technique; not only had he not mastered it, but he had even asked his master several times, only to be refused. His master had said that this technique was extremely difficult to cultivate and could easily backfire.

But now, his senior brother had mastered it!

Hua Qianchi gritted his teeth. “If I had the learned Nine Sun Immortal Incineration earlier, I wouldn’t have lost so badly. These golden ropes wouldn’t have been able to bind me at all.”

“Nine Sun Immortal Incineration.... I didn’t expect that someone among the protectors has already mastered it,” another protector said.

In the distance, Wang Jiang smiled lightly. “This is the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration, the trump card of the Nine Yang Dao Sect. It’s not passed down to anyone but the direct lineage. I believe the next sect master will be this person.”

He glanced at Chu Lan and added, “The cultivator you brought is no match for the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration. It’s still not too late for me to step in.”

Chu Lan was silent for a moment before gently shaking her head.

Seeing Chu Lan’s refusal, Wang Jiang merely smiled and ceased further comments.

***

“You have only this one chance. Although the sect elder wants to see you, I can’t guarantee your survival,” Protector Bai Li said coldly.

Fang Chen wore a calm smile. “I’ve already said it: if he wants to see me, he should come find me himself.”

At that moment, a strange blue light flickered in Fang Chen’s eyes, and the fire elemental energy in the surroundings vanished without a trace! It was as if an invisible barrier had enveloped the area within several miles, where all other elements were balanced, but the fire element was completely absent!

The light around Protector Bai Li, akin to a candle flame in the wind, suddenly extinguished...!

Fang Chen remarked with surprise. “Hmm, it seems you haven’t quite mastered this technique? Wait... did you even begin learning it properly?”

The surrounding protectors were also taken aback, their expressions strange. They had heard that the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration was extremely difficult to master, and now it seemed true. Even a powerful figure like Protector Bai Li made a mistake, let alone them.

Protector Bai Li’s expression darkened as he stirred his inner energy, trying to use the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration again. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t even gather a strand of fire elemental energy, let alone perform the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration.

From a distance, Wang Jiang’s eyes flashed with surprise as he glanced at Chu Lan and then at Protector Bai Li, his expression growing thoughtful. Is his mastery over the technique insufficient to fully manifest the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration?

“No, it can’t be....”

Protector Bai Li’s thoughts raced. He immediately used his control over the five elements to try and gather a trace of fire elemental energy. The result was the same as before; he couldn’t gather any fire elemental energy at all!

His gaze still fixed on Fang Chen, Protector Bai Li ordered the other protectors, “See if you can channel the fire elemental energy.”

The other protectors were puzzled but complied. To their dismay, they also couldn’t gather any fire elemental energy, just like Protector Bai Li.

“What’s going on?! My control over the five elements has failed? This shouldn’t be possible; I’ve practiced this technique for two hundred years....”

“I’ve practiced for three hundred years, and it’s failed too.”

“Is this your doing?” Protector Bai Li asked, his face darkening and his eyes flickering with suspicion. “Is it some sort of formation?”

“This has nothing to do with me. I think it’s just that you all haven’t put in enough effort in your cultivation, which led to a breakdown at a critical moment,” Fang Chen said. “If you don’t believe me, just look.”

He snapped his fingers, and a small flame appeared.

Protector Bai Li was taken aback, his expression growing even more grim. The other protectors, realizing they had been tricked, tried in vain to channel the fire elemental energy but failed. They were furious, realizing they had been played.

The nearby cultivators were confused by the scene, whispering among themselves.

At that moment, a protector frowned. ”Why bother using the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration on him? If you’re too lazy to take action, I can handle it for you.”

Protector Bai Li shot him a cold glance, noticing his anger. The other protector immediately gave a forced smile and fell silent.

Protector Bai Li sneered. ”He’s right. I don’t need to use the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration against him.”

He revealed a long sword in his hand that had appeared without anyone noticing.

”Then why were you showing off your technique just now?” Fang Chen asked, slightly surprised.

The surrounding protectors’ expressions became strange. Protector Bai Li seemed to have been showing off indeed....

Protector Zhao showed a mocking smile. ”Hah, even at this point, you can’t resist showing off, trying to let everyone know you’ve mastered the Nine Sun Immortal Incineration.”

Hua Qianchi’ fists clenched tightly, his nails digging into his palms without him realizing.

A flash of anger finally appeared in Protector Bai Li’s eyes. His surging spiritual energy intensified as he wielded his long sword, which gleamed with a cold light, and shot toward Fang Chen with incredible speed.

This sword was a high-grade, yellow-rank weapon, engraved with a full one hundred and eight Soul Imprints. It was capable of cutting through mountains and seas, and even cultivators of the same level would not dare to be careless in the face of such a weapon, as there was only one possible outcome for those who underestimated it.

In an instant, the flying sword arrived before Fang Chen. The onlookers were eager to see how he would respond, only to be stunned when he simply raised his hand and firmly grasped the sword.

A smile played on Fang Chen’s lips. ”Did you skip a meal? You have no strength at all.”

Protector Bai Li’s eyes flashed with shock. ”This... How is this possible?”

The people watching was equally astonished. Did they see it wrong, or did Fang Chen really catch a high-grade, yellow-rank flying sword with his bare hands? In the face of such a sword, even a mountain would be easily split in two, let alone a mere person!

Hua Qianchi was also stunned. At this point, he had to admit that this cultivator from the Grand Thousand Dao Sect had extraordinarily bizarre methods. Otherwise, his senior wouldn’t be repeatedly humiliated.

”Could it be... that you really haven’t eaten anything?” Fang Chen asked in surprise. ”What, the prestigious Nine Yang Dao Sect couldn’t even provide you with a full meal? If that’s the case, why not come to my Grand Thousand Dao Sect for cultivation? At least you wouldn’t be starving to the point of weakness.”

The crowd’s expressions were strange.

Seeing Fang Chen mock them so openly, Protector Bai Li finally became truly enraged. He shouted in fury, ”Begone!”

The flying sword in Fang Chen’s hand began to struggle furiously, emitting a shower of sparks. But no matter how it thrashed, it remained firmly in Fang Chen’s grip, unable to break free.

Fang Chen sighed. ”You’re so weary from lack of nutrition. How pitiful....”

Protector Bai Li’s face turned a sickly green, as though he had just eaten something repugnant. His expression was one of utter disgust.