Immortal of the Nine Realms

Victorious Buddha, Profound Green, and Tiger Mountain Lord immediately retreated to Fang Chen’s side.

They fixed their gazes on the few Nascent Soul Realm cultivators slowly walking toward them. Each of these Nascent Soul Realm cultivators was no weaker than Immortal White Tiger. One of them even radiated a stronger aura than the others, most likely at the mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm.

Azure Cloud Empire and Hidden Immortal Empire were considered middle to lower tier among the many fourth-tier empires, with their strongest cultivators being at the early stage Nascent Soul Realm. This was even considered pushing the limit.

It had been centuries since any mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm figures appeared.

”Master, you should retreat for a moment,” said Victorious Buddha, his expression solemn.

Ye Wenxiu and Liu Mu exchanged a glance.

Ye Wenxiu whispered, ”Senior Brother... Master doesn’t need to retreat.”

He had heard about Victorious Buddha, Profound Green, and Tiger Mountain Lord from Liu Mu. This was the first time they were meeting after so many years.

The next moment, a blue lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking the mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. A wisp of blue smoke rose, and the cultivator’s body began to disintegrate like sand and turned into ash, leaving only a wandering soul in place.

The commotion caused the nearby demon cultivators to jump in fright. They were highly sensitive to lightning techniques, and the attacking aura released by the blue lightning had sent a chill down their spines.

The few surviving Nascent Soul Realm cultivators stopped in their tracks, staring at the charred ground in confusion, their gaze glazed.

What’s going on? Why has lightning struck from the heavens for no reason?

There wasn’t a Golden Core Realm undergoing a heavenly calamity at this moment, not to mention Enlightenment Realm, or Fusion Realm cultivators. A Dao Union Realm cultivator underground a tribulation was even more out of the question.

What was this lightning just now...?

Suddenly, they all shuddered, looking toward Fang Chen.

Their disdainful gazes had long since been replaced with caution and wariness.

This mysterious cultivator might be the one after the lightning striking!

The elder’s expression shifted. He had been watching the surroundings, but now he had to turn his gaze to Fang Chen. After a few moments, he slowly asked with a hint of hesitation, ”Were you the one who called down this lightning, Fellow Daoist?”

Immortal White Tiger’s expression was filled with shock.

A mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivator had died just like that, killed by a lightning bolt?

Immortal White Tiger had cultivated for so many years, yet he had never seen a lightning technique He had never seen a mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivator get instantly killed like that, either.

Suppressing the raging waves of shock in his heart, Immortal White Tiger subconsciously looked toward Fang Chen, his mind now filled with confusion.

Smiling faintly, Fang Chen said to Victorious Buddha and the others, ”You saw that, right? There are a few supreme offensive techniques in the world. Sword techniques are one, and lightning techniques are another. Mastering even one of these can ensure you wouldn’t get bullied traveling outside.”

Ye Wenxiu instinctively muttered, ”Master... Master, the sword technique just now was so fast, I think I didn’t fully understand it....”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Little Sword jumped out of Victorious Buddha’s hand and turned into a wisp of residual light.

Puff—

One of the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators fell to the ground with a sword wound across his forehead. His soul rose in confusion, looking at the soul of the recently deceased cultivator.

What just happened?

The remaining two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators were stuck in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat. Their faces showed nothing but horror.

Fang Chen asked, ”Did you see clearly this time?”

Ye Wenxiu was at a loss. How should he answer? Should he say that he had seen clearly, or that he hadn’t? He had never imagined that a simple question would lead to the death of another Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. His master’s sword technique had already reached a godly realm!

The disciples of the Spirit Void Dao Sect were all silent, only the sound of their nervous gulps resounding.

In the span of a few moments, two Nascent Soul Realm elders had perished just like that....

Tiger Mountain Lord said in a deep, rumbling voice, ”Master, I didn’t clearly see that lightning technique just now either.”

When the two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators heard those words, they felt like they were being targeted by an ancient beast, a cold shiver running down their spines. They were about to make their escape when an azure lightning descended, turning one of them into ashes.

By now, three of the four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators brought by the robed elder had died, and the remaining one was drenched in cold sweat. In the short span of time, he had experienced the rise and fall of his life multiple times, having narrowly escaped death three times.

Would he be the next to die?

At this thought, he immediately turned to the robed elder and frantically called out, ”Elder Lin, save me!”

The robed elder’s expression was grim.

Although the Spirit Void Dao Sect was strong, it wasn’t the kind of place where Nascent Soul Realm cultivators could be found in large numbers. There were only six Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in total, and he had brought four of them. Now, three have already perished....

It was as if half of the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the Spirit Void Dao Sect had been wiped out. It was such a devastating loss!

The robed elder said with a heavy voice, ”Fellow Daoist, may we speak privately for a moment?”

”I’m teaching my disciples some techniques. Please wait for a moment,” said Fang Chen, smiling and turning to Victorious Buddha and the others. ”Do you have any further questions regarding the sword and lightning techniques? Today, I’m in a good mood and can demonstrate a few more times.”

The last remaining Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was so terrified that he stopped breathing. Seeing no other option, he immediately cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Fang Chen. ”Senior, I was wrong. Please show mercy!”

The Spirit Void Dao Sect disciples, seeing their Nascent Soul Realm elder admitting fault, looked both fearful and somewhat conflicted.

When had the Spirit Void Dao Sect fallen to such a state, to have three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators slaughtered in such quick succession?!

Who exactly is this person? What kind of powerhouse would appear in a small place like Azure Cloud Empire?

Fang Chen said indifferently, ”What wrong have you committed?”

The Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was stunned, not knowing how to respond.

The robed elder could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He slowly spoke. ”Fellow Daoist, you have killed three of my sect’s Nascent Soul Realm cultivators upon your arrival. You truly do not take our sect seriously.”

Fang Chen replied with an incredulous tone, ”Should I take the Spirit Void Dao Sect seriously?”

The Dao Robe elder was taken aback, his expression growing darker. ”The Spirit Void Dao Sect is one of the three great Dao sects of the Zixu Empire. While we may not be at the very top, we do have an ancestor at the mid-stage Enlightenment Realm.

”Furthermore, have you heard of the Great Expansion Dao Sect in the Central Continent? The Spirit Void Dao Sect’s founding ancestor was once a disciple there in his youth. He came from the Zixu Empire, and after growing old, he returned to his homeland and established our sect. From then until now, we have maintained our ties with them, sending spirit stones as tribute every twenty years.”

The Great Expansion Dao Sect of the Central Continent....ℴ

Immortal White Tiger’s expression subtly shifted. He hadn’t expected the Spirit Void Dao Sect to have such a background. He had heard a few things about the three great Dao sects of the Central Continent during casual chats with several demon cultivator friends.

Before Fang Chen could respond, the robed elder sneered again. ”Today, the Immortal Seedling from the Great Expansion Dao Sect, Xu Qingsong, will soon arrive in the Zixu Empire. Our purpose here is to test our disciples’ skills in order to find good candidates for the Great Expansion Dao Sect.”

Fang Chen smiled and nodded. ”Xu Qingsong, I know him. In fact, I have a rather close relationship with him. It seems like the flood has washed away the Dragon King’s temple.”

Everyone was stunned, and Immortal White Tiger’s jaw dropped.

This person actually knows such an important figure?

The robe elder was momentarily shocked, and his expression quickly lost all its previous arrogance. He hurriedly asked, ”You and him...?”

Fang Chen grinned. ”He used to call me ’Grandfather’. So, if you think about it, he should be my grandson.”