Immortal of the Nine Realms

Fang Chen understood clearly now. Lady Suya and Ji Tiandu, and the Ji Tianjun behind them, simply didn’t trust Xu Changshi.

The reason probably had to do with Song Zhili being personally betrayed by Xu Changshi.

Just looking at the surface revealed the truth. It was obvious that Song Zhili had a spy of Xu Changshi’s within the Thousand Dao Tower, which was why the Frost Water Immortal Flame was used as an excuse to hand him directly over to the enforcers.

On one hand, they were contacting Xu Changshi to take over Song Zhili’s case. On the other hand, they were promising a fourth-transformation immortal herb to the fifth transformation Blood Flesh Demon Immortal.

Could they really provide two herbs?

Fang Chen thought it was Impossible. Therefore, it could only mean that they had never truly intended to give the herb to Xu Changshi. They merely wanted to use it to gain stronger support!

Having an enforcer from the Spirit God Sect involved would clearly make things more secure, probably because they saw the authority such cultivators held within the Sect. Song Zhili, a dignified third-transformation Loose Immortal, had been taken away just like that.

Constantly adjusting their approach showed just how much the Ji Tianjun cared about this matter.

If they hadn’t happened to meet here today, what then?

Fang Chen thought about what might have happened if he hadn’t coincidentally been here today. Probably nothing different—the Great Desolate Immortal would agree, and then coordinate with Xu Changshi, making him the one to act.

After all, enforcers don’t handle the real matters. In the end, he would learn of Lady Suya and the others’ intentions.

”A fourth-transformation immortal herb...” muttered the Great Desolate Immortal.

He suddenly understood Song Zhili’s choice. If it were him, he wouldn’t willingly hand himself over for investigation in such a critical moment either.

He couldn’t use the fourth transformation herb himself, but his clan definitely could. Having an additional fourth transformation immortal in the clan, regardless of the path, was a major matter.

”May I have some time to consider?” the Great Desolate Immortal requested.

”Of course. Please take your time. Ji Tiandu and I will visit other Daoist friends,” said Lady Suya.

Giving a gentle nod, she stood up to leave with Ji Tiandu, clearly not intending to push any further.

The Great Desolate Immortal’s eyes narrowed. He rose with a gentle smile and said, ”You two need not go see any others. I’ll take this matter on.”

”Are you sure? After all, plotting against an anomaly could bring trouble upon yourself,” Lady Suya said in surprise.

The Great Desolate Immortal shook his head. ”What trouble could there be? I won’t need to act personally. A few words of instruction, and my subordinates will handle it. That anomaly won’t even know the true cause.

”Moreover, you’ve already offered a fourth transformation immortal herb as a reward. With this much sincerity on the table, hesitation or delay would only slight you and those behind you.”

He paused, then pondered, ”Is this matter only a verbal agreement? Or—”

Hearing that, Lady Suya produced a contract and presented it to the Great Desolate Immortal. It was made from some unknown kind of leather. She explained, ”Great Desolate Immortal, this is an Immortal Contract from the Myriad Star Palace in the Upper Three Realms. Any agreement under the sixth transformation can be formalized on it. This way, you need not fear we’ll break our word, nor we fear you won’t uphold yours.”

Fang Chen was intrigued. It was the first time he heard about such a thing.

Immortal Contract?

He stepped closer to take a look.

The contract was densely filled with clauses related to the matter, resembling contracts he had seen before. Besides that, there was a special emblem, a silver-white star. It likely represented the Myriad Star Palace Lady Suya mentioned.

”Hmm, this Immortal Contract... should be crafted by an ancient immortal from the Myriad Star Palace.” the Great Desolate Immortal nodded slightly, his expression somewhat complicated. ”Just this one contract alone is worth at least twenty immortal crystals. Your sincerity is clear to me.”

Without doing anything, the other side had already paid the price of twenty immortal crystals.

Such sincerity was more than enough to convince him. He also believed that once they successfully went through with the matter, he would receive a fourth transformation immortal herb.

The Great Desolate Immortal carefully examined the clauses on the Immortal Contract. After confirming everything was in order, he and Lady Suya left their own blood on it.

Unless their cultivation surpassed the forger of the contract, any failure to fulfill the agreement would result in the Immortal Contract becoming a life–sealing talisman against either side.

Ji Tiandu suddenly smiled and said, ”Our true sincerity, you haven’t yet seen.”

The Great Desolate Immortal’s eyes flickered. ”What do you mean?”

”At the Immortal Exchange, several leaders from the Killing Spiritual Division have arrived. Would the Great Desolate Immortal be willing to keep them here?” Ji Tiandu asked.

”What a coincidence. Actually, many cultivators from the Nine Realms work for us. We heard that some Killing Spiritual Division leaders also came, and they happened to seek our people as guides,” Lady Suya said with a smile. ”Of course, we don’t want to interfere in matters between the Spirit God Sect and the Killing Spiritual Division. This news is shared because we consider the Great Desolate Immortal a friend. How to handle it, we leave to you.”

”If the Great Desolate Immortal truly intends to act, it’s best to conceal your identity,” Ji Tiandu reminded.

The Great Desolate Immortal smiled. No need for others to remind him. He had been cautious all these years. If not for them knowing his superior, how else would they know he was an enforcer of the Spirit God Sect?

”I really feel your sincerity. I will have my people arrange a banquet. Please stay here for a few days,” the Great Desolate Immortal said with a bow and a smile.

”No need. Our time is limited; we must return to report this matter,” Lady Suya declined politely.

***

Fang Chen had already left the Immortal Exchange and used his token to contact Yang Yuanwu, Chu Jia, and the others.

The person Lady Suya and Ji Tiandu mentioned as the one helping them was very likely Qingfeng, or possibly one of Yang Yuanwu’s group. But for now, Fang Chen had no evidence and couldn’t just abandon these colleagues based on mere suspicion.

Feeling the token’s intense heat, almost simultaneously, the four left the Immortal Exchange and appeared before Fang Chen.

Yang Yuanwu furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, ”Leader Fang, what’s so urgent? The Immortal Forum isn’t over yet. We already paid one immortal crystal; leaving early wastes its value.”

”Yeah, and reentering would mean paying another immortal crystal. I didn’t get what I wanted this time, sigh...” one of the chiefs muttered.

”I just saw Ji Tiandu from the Lesser Immortal Realm. Did you see him?” Fang Chen asked.

Chu Jia nodded softly. ”Yes.”

Yang Yuanwu and the others had clearly seen him as well.

”In that case, let’s talk while we go,” Fang Chen said.

Transforming into a sword, he swiftly flew away.

The others exchanged glances. Sensing that something was off, they followed him without hesitation.

”The Great Desolate Immortal is an enforcer of the Spirit God Sect. Ji Tiandu told him that several Killing Spiritual Division leaders came to the Immortal Exchange. No matter what the Great Desolate Immortal’s plans are, leaving Xianxu Star first is definitely the right move.”

”What!?”

”Is that so?”

”Could there be other people here besides us?”

Everyone was a bit shocked. Only Yang Yuanwu seemed to suspect something. His face turned grim as he said, ”Qingfeng?”

Fang Chen glanced at him and nodded. ”He might be handling matters for the Lesser Immortal Realm.”