Immortal of the Nine Realms

In front of Fang Chen stood a man whose aura was at least on par with Zhao Yunlu’s.

An existence like that could shake mountains with a word, and he had fallen right from the sky and landed near Fang Chen. If this wasn’t cursed luck, Fang Chen didn’t know what it was.

Countless cultivators had certainly suffered under their disasters and calamities, yet Fang Chen had never heard about a Misfortune Calamity drawing in a Loose Immortal expert on anyone’s head before!

To avoid arousing suspicion or hostility, Fang Chen did not bother concealing his cultivation level. When the man heard Tuxiong Star, his eyes flickered with thought. He scrutinised Fang Chen from head to toe and noted that he was merely at the grand completion of the Enlightenment Realm.

His gaze softened slightly, and he muttered, ”You say this is Tuxiong Star? Strange, I’ve never heard of it.”

Suddenly, the man’s eyes sharpened, and he said, ”Tell me, who is the strongest cultivator here?”

”That would be a First Rate Sect Leader,” replied Fang Chen respectfully.

The man frowned. ”Hmph. Even among Sect Leaders, there are ranks. Is he a first-transformation Loose Immortal? Or a second transformation?”

”I’m only in the Enlightenment Realm. I know little of such information,” answered Fang Chen humbly.

The man sneered. ”So you’re neither a scion of some great family nor a disciple of a grand sect. Fine, you shall guard me as I heal. Should anyone approach, drive them away for me.”

With a flick of his finger, a strand of purple lightning shot forth into Fang Chen’s body. Immediately, arcs of electricity danced about Fang Chen.

Fang Chen looked at the stranger in confusion and asked, ”Senior... what is this?”

”Just a forbidden formation to prevent you from fleeing while I heal. There’s no need to be afraid. If my guess is correct, you are now undergoing the second calamity of the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations. Meeting me today is your fortune. Once I recover, I’ll help you pass this calamity with ease,” said the man nonchalantly.

Then, he closed his eyes and began to meditate cross-legged. Spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth gathered and poured into him like he was a dragon drinking from the sea.

Fang Chen sneered inwardly. Help me pass my calamity with ease?

Without the Heavenly Abhorrence Technique, not even a Loose Immortal could interfere with the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, events decreed by the Heavens themselves.

Still, Fang Chen played along and stood reverently to the side.

Seeing Fang Chen’s obedience, the Loose Immortal smiled and finally started healing.

Fang Chen pondered as he watched the man heal. Judging by his frantic escape, he must be fleeing from someone powerful. If he was drawn here by my misfortune, then perhaps the root of this calamity lies with this man, or at least someone connected to him.

Fang Chen might not be able to venture into the Underworld or enter the Three Thousand Dao Realm, but he could reach the Desolate Academy. However, dragging the misfortune to the academy could be problematic. The presence of powerful individuals like Elder Xun and the rest of the instructors could exacerbate the misfortune, resulting in a catastrophe.

Better to observe a while longer, thought Fang Chen.

Before long, ten days passed, and the Loose Immortal’s complexion finally started recovering. He stood up, stretched, and looked around with a casual smile. He remarked, ”This Tuxiong Star you mentioned... Strange, I’ve never heard of it in the Five Element Realm.”

Fang Chen feigned ignorance, blinking in confusion at the mention of the Five Element Realm.

So this man is not from the Ancient Desolate Region after all.

The Five Element Realm corresponded to the territory that Little White watched over at Xianyang City. However, the Mortal World and the Lesser Underworld only partially overlapped. Until the Underworld and the Floating Pagoda Realm fully merged, this would remain the case.

”You really don’t know?” probed the man again. ”Well, it doesn’t matter. Meeting me today is your fortune. I am Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign. From now on, you shall serve as my personal attendant!”

The Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign’s words dripped with arrogance, as if bestowing a divine favor.

Fang Chen’s eyes flickered with hidden thought. Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign...

Then the man suddenly asked, ”Have you ever heard of the Inverse Immortal Demonic Embryo?”

Fang Chen blinked with feigned astonishment and chimed, ”Senior, you know of it as well? Years ago, I heard rumors that someone had condensed an Inverse Immortal Demonic Embryo and slaughtered innocents to seize their lifespans.”

Upon hearing that, the Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign’s eyes dilated. His gaze suddenly turned sharp enough to pierce through skin and bones. ”Really!?”

”How could a junior like me dare to deceive you?” said Fang Chen with utmost sincerity. ”The one who condensed it is at the top of the Emperor Ranking, a supreme sword cultivator named Li Changsheng! Today, no one can match him. He stands invincible across the world!”

Suspicion grew heavy in Fang Chen’s heart after hearing the Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign inquire about the Inverse Immortal Demonic Embryo.

For a Loose Immortal from the Five Element Realm to appear in the Ancient Desolate Region and ask about the Inverse Immortal Demonic Embryo was strange.

Could he be connected to Wang Chongsong’s twisted experiments? Could this endanger Fairy Yu?

Since directing the Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign to the Void Immortal Sword Sect would only bring disaster upon his brethren, Fang Chen decided to set Li Changsheng up. He made for the perfect bait.

Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign was visibly excited about the news, and he started questioning Fang Chen further. However, hardly had he begun when a blinding radiance erupted from the void, and he started cursing in shock.

”That damned woman! You managed to find me!?” he roared.

Before Fang Chen could react, the entire world was engulfed by divine light.

In an instant, all matter turned to dust.

The Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign, roaring, unleashed terrifying immortal essence energy and fled.

When the divine light faded, the figure of a beautiful woman appeared in the air. A slight frown appeared on her peerlessly graceful face as she stared at the fleeing Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign.

Just as she turned to leave, she caught sight of Fang Chen, whose body had been mangled from the impact of the divine light.

”Probably dead,” whispered the woman.

Though her blow had been aimed solely at Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign, the aftershocks of such a supreme technique were not something ordinary beings could survive.

Fang Chen lay on the ground in a sorry state, his breathing faint. Fortunately, he had chosen to let his divine soul leave his body at the last moment.

Even if his physical form was destroyed, he could preserve his current cultivation.

As Fang Chen stared at the woman weakly, a strange feeling welled within him. This woman....

He found the woman’s aura oddly familiar, as if he had seen her a long time ago, or someone like her. Yet no matter how hard he tried, he could not remember who she was.

With my memory, it’s impossible to forget someone I’ve met....

Fang Chen focused hard and dug into his scattered memory, trying to recall who she could be. Finally, after a few breaths, realization struck him.

It’s that fairy! This woman’s temperament is nearly identical to that fairy in the blazing sun!

Without a doubt, since his memory of her was gradually fading, some unknown force had to be erasing his memory.

Seemingly intrigued, the woman looked at Fang Chen and mumbled, ”He’s still alive? A Sixth Rank Sword Body... No, perhaps something else saved him.”

After a moment’s thought, she flicked an Immortal Crystal into Fang Chen’s chest and then sped away in pursuit of the Crimson Fiend Demonic Sovereign.

After a long moment, Fang Chen’s divine soul returned to his body, and he opened his eyes. He was feeling sore all over, but he was mostly unharmed, as if the annihilating light had never touched him.

Lifting the immortal crystal, Fang Chen turned it over in his hand and pondered. It seems the misfortune calamity has passed... Otherwise, how could I be so lucky to obtain a precious immortal crystal so effortlessly?