Immortal of the Nine Realms

Fang Zhixue could not help but laugh. "We're not dead. We just came to pick you up. But now that Big Brother's here, he can do it instead."

Hearing this, Fairy Yu immediately looked somewhat disappointed before curiously turning toward Fang Chen. The moment she looked at him, a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart. "You're not here to capture my soul, are you?"

Subconsciously, she moved closer to Fang Zhixue and Fang Xiaohua.

Fang Chen nodded. "That's right. I'm Monarch Yan. You're already dead, so I'm taking you into reincarnation."

"This is what Monarch Yan looks like?"

Little Yu clearly did not believe him. She smiled confidently. "You should be the same as these two sisters, some kind of supernatural being. That's why you can see me."

"You don't believe me? I'll take you for a walk through the Underworld."

With a light wave of his sleeve, Fang Chen and Little Yu vanished from before the two women.

Fang Zhixue looked helpless. "Big Brother forgets his sisters the moment Little Yu appears. He just got back and won't even spend more time catching up with us."

Fang Xiaohua said, "Second Sister, then let's go to the Underworld too. Let's not return to our bodies yet."

Fang Zhixue smiled and shook her head. "Forget it. Better not disturb Big Brother."

Fang Xiaohua immediately looked disappointed. She had wanted to wander around the Enlightenment Underworld Realm and try the noodles there.

***

Walking along the Yellow Springs Road, Little Yu was frightened by the surrounding environment. Although she insisted she was not afraid, Fang Chen could see her frame quivering, clearly scared.

Little Yu carefully looked at Fang Chen. "You really are Monarch Yan?"

Fang Chen smiled. "I really am."

"Then I suddenly don't feel that scared anymore. If Monarch Yan looks like you, then the other ghosts probably aren't that frightening either," Little Yu muttered softly.

Fang Chen chuckled. "You'll know once you see them."

The bustling Enlightenment Underworld Realm immediately made Little Yu's eyes light up.

After wandering around for a while, she held a bowl of snacks in her hands. After taking a few bites, she frowned. "Everything's pretty nice, but the food has no taste at all."

Fang Chen smiled faintly. "That's why everyone wants to reincarnate."

"You and I... this shouldn't be our first meeting, right? Every time I reincarnate, are you the one who comes to fetch me? And Sister Fang and the others knew me before too, didn't they?"

Fang Chen looked at her. "What makes you think that?"

"I guessed. But... you also feel very familiar to me. Like I've already met you many times before," Little Yu answered in a low voice.

"Your guess is pretty accurate."

"Really!? Then can you tell me what my previous life was like?"

"I don't want to."

"Come on, tell me."

"No."

***

More than ten days passed.

The Reincarnation Division.

Wang Chongsong looked at Fang Chen calmly. "I've already instructed them to let the little girl cut the line and reincarnate first."

"Tell me. What's the situation over there now?"

Fang Chen smiled. "I don't believe you don't know. You definitely have Bone Destinies over there."

Wang Chongsong coughed twice to hide his embarrassment before replying indifferently, "I do know a little. Then there's no need to ask. In any case, the situation over there will be decided sooner or later, at the shortest, within 100 or 200 years, and at the longest, 600 to 700 years."

Fang Chen pondered silently for a moment. Finally, he said, "There's something I should tell you."

Wang Chongsong lowered his head and continued reviewing documents. "What is it?"

"I met Lang Daochun."

Wang Chongsong abruptly raised his head and stared fixedly at Fang Chen. "Hm? This is the second time you've met him."

Fang Chen sighed softly. "So he really is that Saint Son? Then let me give you some unfortunate news; he seems to have reached the Half Step Heavenly Dao Realm."

"His grandmother!" Wang Chongsong slammed his fist onto the table. "He still got ahead of me!"

A strange look appeared in Fang Chen's eyes. "Something's wrong with you. Why does it seem like you're happier now that he's become a Half Step Heavenly Dao Realm expert?"

Wang Chongsong's current attitude felt somewhat odd.

"How can I be happy? But now that he has reached that level, the next step upward would be the position of Heavenly Dao itself, right?" Wang Chongsong smiled. "If he really becomes Heavenly Dao, then things will get interesting. That kind of half-living, half-dead existence isn't something I envy in the slightest."

After speaking, he withdrew the smile on his face and nodded toward Fang Chen. "You met him and still managed to sit here talking to me. That means the timing of your meeting was after your identity was exposed, right?

"Because you're Monarch Yan, he probably wanted to cooperate with you. The demon race split into several factions, and the faction under his control actually does not support the Taicang Realm war."

Fang Chen nodded. "More or less what you said. He did want to cooperate with me. His condition is that in the future, part of the Nine Mortal Realms be ceded to the demon race so they can thrive and reproduce there."

Wang Chongsong snorted coldly. "He says it so lightly. If that happens, it'll be like boiling a frog in warm water. Over time, will there still be any humans left in this world?"

After a pause, he continued, "What benefits can he offer?"

"Help us win the war in the Taicang Realm."

"That... isn't unacceptable. Looks like things aren't easy on his side either, otherwise he wouldn't make such a huge concession."

Wang Chongsong fell into thought.

"Actually, that still isn't the key issue. At this point, there are only a few cards left unplayed by everyone. The Demon Race, Demonic Beast Race, and the Human Race... All three still have a chance to win the final war." Fang Chen said.

Wang Chongsong said flatly, "That indeed isn't the key issue. The real issue is that the conservative faction of the Demonic Beast Race has already sent the distress signal. If more Demonic Beasts from the Seeking Dao Faction receive that message... the Nine Mortal Realms will be roasted over a fire, while you and I are merely the seasoning sprinkled on top."

Fang Chen studied him for a few moments before sighing helplessly. "Which one among those core figures is your Bone Destiny?"

"That's not important. Have you found that group of Yang Gods yet? You need to hurry with this matter. Otherwise, every faction will use all kinds of methods to force you to hand over Gu Yueling. If news of this reaches the Demon Race and Demonic Beast Race, things will become even more troublesome." Wang Chongsong said thoughtfully.

"What do you think about this matter?" Fang Chen asked.

"What do I think? My suggestion is to force useful information out of Gu Yueling. For example, the location of a land rich in immortal essence. Then split up and act independently. While obtaining the Sacred Canon, also search for an opportunity to establish a foothold."

Wang Chongsong smiled faintly. "As for the Nine Realms, that's simple enough. Aren't there still Half Step Heavenly Dao experts? Help one of them ascend to become the Heavenly Dao."

Fang Chen smiled. "So you lean toward letting Lang Daochun become Heavenly Dao. No wonder you looked so happy just now."

"It'd be good if Lang Daochun became the Heavenly Dao. Whether you and I admit it or not, the Demon Race and Human Race are already tied to the same ship. On the other hand, the Demonic Beast Race harbors sinister intentions. Under absolutely no circumstances can Motian Dizang be allowed to become Heavenly Dao."

Wang Chongsong warned, "So you must guard the Lesser Underworld properly. Don't let Motian Dizang exploit an opening and seize your position as Monarch Yan."

Fang Chen looked at Wang Chongsong and finally revealed the true reason for his visit. "I heard the Demon Race possesses an item that can help them conquer the Lesser Underworld. Do you know anything about it?"

"There is indeed such an item. Otherwise, the Motian Division would never cooperate with the demon race. But don't worry. It won't be easy for them to obtain it."

The corners of Wang Chongsong's lips curled upward slightly, and a trace of pride flashed through his eyes. "Do they really think all my efforts over these years were for nothing? Even if I can't stop them entirely, I can at least delay them for a while and disgust the hell out of them."