Immortal of the Nine Realms

Yan Haoran’s expression darkened slightly.

After a few moments of silence, he forced a smile and cupped his fists in greeting.

”Martial Uncle, my master asked me to inform you that a true immortal from a minor immortal realm has approached him for collaboration, attempting to lure out an Extraordinary Being here.”

Wang Chongsong was taken aback. ”Lure out an Extraordinary Being? Is your master looking for trouble? A true immortal from a minor immortal realm? Surely, they must have encountered a scammer. Do you know what kind of power the minor immortal realms have in the Nine Mortal Realms? Why would they even target a third-transformation Loose Immortal?”

After scolding Yao Haoran without much courtesy, Wang Chongsong was now being disrespectful even toward Yao Haoran’s master, Song Zhili.

Yan Haoran suppressed his rising anger and patiently explained, ”This time, Martial Uncle Yuanhua came to the Ten Thousand Dao Tower and brought along the wife of the true immortal. They’re definitely not a scammer. In fact, they even gave my master a Great Transference Immortal Talisman.”

”This is truly the work of the minor immortal realms...” Wang Chongsong wore a bewildered expression. ”Luring out Extraordinary Beings? Could it be that someone is practicing that forbidden technique?”

Yan Haoran was about to inquire further.

However, Wang Chongsong shook his head. ”Tell your master to stop entertaining these wild ideas. If they really want to lure out Extraordinary Beings, wouldn’t this entire planet be turned to dust? Over-exploiting resources isn’t the goal of the Spirit God Sect.”

He paused for a moment. ”Tell Yun Ding to hurry up and finish refining the pills. The gourd still has use; it can’t stay with you for too long.”

”About that...” Yan Haoran lowered his voice. ”My master also asked me to inform you that the World Gourd was stolen.”

Wang Chongsong fell silent for a while. Then he laughed. ”Are you joking? That’s the Ten Thousand Dao Tower, with numerous forbidden formations. Even ghosts and gods can’t enter, and you’re telling me the World Gourd was stolen?”

”Unfortunately, it’s true...” Yan Haoran smiled wryly. ”The Frost Water Immortal Flame was also taken. If word of this gets out, my master will definitely be held accountable. Martial Uncle Yuanhua is sentimental, and that’s why he found a path for my master. If this matter succeeds, my master will be able to step into the fourth-transformation Loose Immortal Realm, and this crime should be forgiven. He will compensate you for the World Gourd with double its value. That is what my master said.”

”Did you know... that World Gourd was something I obtained with great difficulty? Its value far surpasses that of a fourth-transformation Loose Immortal! Once I succeed this time, I will regain full use of its abilities. By then, not even a fifth-transformation Loose Immortal will dare to approach me. And now, you’re telling me it was stolen?”

Wang Chongsong’s complexion turned ashen.

Yan Haoran couldn’t see Wang Chongsong’s face from where he stood, but Fang Chen could observe it clearly.

He smiled. So, this gourd is called the World Gourd, and it seems like an extraordinary item. It must be incredibly special. Otherwise, Wang Chongsong wouldn’t have had such a reaction.

From the conversation between the two, Fang Chen became increasingly convinced that Wang Chongsong might also be someone who had reincarnated to cultivate anew.

In his previous life, Wang Chongsong’s cultivation level was likely far higher than that of Song Zhili, and he might have even possessed knowledge of the minor immortal realms.

It was uncertain whether the so-called forbidden techniques he mentioned were the reason why a true immortal from the minor immortal realms sought to refine an Extraordinary Being. Nevertheless, one thing was clear—in this world, there indeed existed techniques that required the refining of Extraordinary Beings to achieve their purpose.

”Martial Uncle, given the situation, my master said that the only way to recover the losses is to follow his instructions. I hope you can cooperate,” Yan Haoran said, cupping his fists in respect. ”Of course, if you don’t wish to cooperate, it’s not a problem. My cultivation level is low, but I can still handle matters here in your stead.”

Wang Chongsong sneered coldly, ”Are you threatening me?”

Yan Haoran smiled and replied, ”I wouldn’t dare.”

The two fell into a brief silence.

It seems... Wang Chongsong might be a reincarnated figure with a powerful background, but here, he is likely constrained by Song Zhili. No wonder even his treasured possessions are being borrowed, thought Fang Chen.

That was a key piece of information. At least now he was certain that even if Wang Chongsong held some hidden trump cards, they would likely not be stronger than a third-transformation Loose Immortal.

Fang Chen’s gaze wavered as he muttered, ”What a shame...”

If it weren’t for the need to have Wang Chongsong remain at the Void Immortal Sword Sect, he could easily bring both of them to the Three Thousand Dao Sect for tea.

”To draw out the Extraordinary Beings, it’s not necessary to make a big move. Fang Chen has some connections with one of them; we can start with him,” said Wang Chongsong indifferently.

”Oh? If that’s the case, that’s even better.” Yan Haoran smiled and then paused for a moment. ”However, before I came, I received a message from the Heavenly Sword Division. A first-transformation sword cultivator died in Hidden Dragon City. He was killed by some first-transformation Loose Immortals from Fang Chen’s side.”

Wang Chongsong snorted coldly. ”They are not Fang Chen’s people. They are from the Killing Spiritual Division. Fang Chen is just a mere Soul Splitting Realm cultivator. How could he command Loose Immortals?

”But this kid indeed has extraordinary luck. Not only do those Loose Immortals favor him, but the Killing Spiritual Division also took him under their wing early on. His keen senses have helped him see through our plans multiple times. It’s likely because of this that the Killing Spiritual Division sent Loose Immortals to assist him.”

”Killing Spiritual Division...” Yan Haoran’s face darkened. ”For countless years, they’ve been like stubborn gum and impossible to get rid of. Wherever we are, they will inevitably come sniffing around.

”But the main force of the Killing Spiritual Division is in the Five Element Realm, not in the Ancient Desolate Realm. The Killing Spiritual Division on Chaotic Star has long been purged by us, leaving little to no reinforcements. For instance, the former head of the Killing Spiritual Division on Tuxiong Star, Pu Yuanzhu, was just a poor scholar from the Minghu. If we didn’t need to keep them around to prevent future troubles, we could have crushed them like ants long ago.

”If the helpers that Fang Chen has brought are from the Killing Spiritual Division, it means that some higher-ups from the Killing Spiritual Division are setting their sights on the Prison Wind Lands. It would be better to follow what my master said. Draw out the Extraordinary Beings and complete the transaction with that true immortal. The stronger my master becomes, the more stable you will be in this place, and you won’t be troubled by old enemies.”

”You’re threatening me again.” Wang Chongsong sighed. ”I see, all this comes from your master, right? Back then, I guided him onto the path of cultivation. And now, even his disciple dares to threaten me to my face. Is there still any justice left?”

Yan Haoran said in a soft voice, ”Martial Uncle, please don’t misunderstand. I have no intention of threatening you. I only hope that you can cooperate with my master and complete this transaction.”

”Alright, I’ll figure out a way to get Fang Chen into your hands, but it’s just a division of the mind. Whether or not it can draw out that Extraordinary Being depends on how important he is in that person’s eyes,” replied Wang Chongsong nonchalantly.

Yan Haoran’s gaze wavered. ”Martial Uncle, you have a plan? Aren’t you worried about the Killing Spiritual Division cultivators around him—”

”Since ancient times, even heroes have struggled with beautiful women.” Wang Chongsong put on a small smile. ”His woman is a disciple of mine. I’ll have her come back for a visit.”