Chapter 1017 - 1040: Taking an Immortal Monarch as My Underling!
After the Immortal Infant was trapped by the Space Domain of Flame Immortal Monarch, it immediately shouted: "Flame Immortal Monarch, you can’t do this, we are friends, aren’t we? How will you explain to the City Lord of Pengzhou City if you kill me?"
"Who is your friend? You want an explanation, right? Let him go ask the Domain Lord of Emperor Wu Spirit Realm for an explanation, though it’s unknown if he has the guts. Die!" Flame Immortal Monarch said.
From afar, Chu Linfeng saw a sudden burst of flame appear in the sky, instantly encircling the escaping Immortal Infant, which disappeared within a few breaths. At this moment, Flame Immortal Monarch descended from the Immortal Vulture and approached Chu Linfeng.
"I apologize for my earlier offense, please don’t take it to heart, brother. I am just hot-tempered, you can call me Blazing Fire." Flame Immortal Monarch said in a serious tone, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.
Chu Linfeng glanced at him before saying: "I don’t seem to know you, right? Why did you help me kill that Immortal Infant? Do you want me to owe you a favor?"
"Brother, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t know you were the one our Domain Lord was looking for, hence my earlier inappropriate words. Had I known sooner, even given me twenty-four guts I’d be too scared to be rude to you." Flame Immortal Monarch said, frustrated.
"Domain Lord? Immortal Emperor of Emperor Wu Spirit Realm? I don’t seem to know him either, how did he find out about me?" Chu Linfeng immediately asked, though he had already learned earlier that this guy was sent by the Domain Lord of Emperor Wu Spirit Realm, he still needed to inquire.
"It’s because your performance in Hanjiang City was too outstanding, prompting the Domain Lord to learn of your feats. He hopes you will go to Emperor Wu Spirit Realm, where better cultivation conditions will greatly help elevate your realm." Flame Immortal Monarch said.
Chu Linfeng was slightly stunned, glanced at Flame Immortal Monarch, then asked: "Why does he want to help me? I seem to not know him at all."
In truth, he very much wanted to go; his current strength was indeed too weak in the Immortal Realm, needing a powerful backing. In the past, Xuanyuan Yueyan urged him to seize any opportunity to join Emperor Wu Spirit Realm, and this was precisely such an opportunity.
However, he wouldn’t show eagerness; instead, he displayed reluctance.
Facing Chu Linfeng’s question, Flame Immortal Monarch was also stunned: "You should know that among the six major forces in the Immortal Realm, our Emperor Wu Spirit Realm is the largest. Countless people want to enter but can’t; you should understand how rare this opportunity is."
"Oh, so that’s the case. What if I don’t want to go?" Chu Linfeng countered.
Flame Immortal Monarch suddenly panicked: "No, this is what countless people dream of achieving. Being chosen by the Domain Lord is an aspiration of everyone in the Immortal Realm, why would you think differently?"
"I enjoy freedom and dislike being constrained. If you have nothing else, please leave. Still, thanks for dealing with that Immortal Infant for me, saving me from trouble." Chu Linfeng said coolly.
"If you won’t go, I’ll tie you up and take you. You should believe I have the ability to do it, so don’t force me to act." Flame Immortal Monarch resorted to threats.
"I am not one to be threatened. If you dare use force, I’ll die right in front of you. I believe you can’t explain it then, and if the Domain Lord of Emperor Wu Spirit Realm knows it was you who forced me to death, you won’t have a good time either." Chu Linfeng laughed.
At this moment, he had already settled his decision: he would definitely go to Emperor Wu Spirit Realm. However, he hoped to journey through the Immortal Realm first, ideally visiting Xuanyuan Emperor Palace to see Xuanyuan Yueyan, who he truly missed.
Flame Immortal Monarch had a darkened face, feeling both amused and helpless. Unexpectedly, he, a late-stage Immortal Monarch Realm powerhouse, encountered an issue he couldn’t resolve, looking at Chu Linfeng with frustration:
"Brother, what will it take for you to go with me to Emperor Wu Spirit Realm? You know I can’t do anything against you, please don’t make things difficult for me."
"I didn’t say I wouldn’t go, just not immediately. How about accompanying me to explore the Immortal Realm before going? I’m still unfamiliar with this place; Hanjiang City is the first place I’ve visited in the Immortal Realm." Chu Linfeng smiled.
Flame Immortal Monarch looked at Chu Linfeng in confusion for a while before asking: "You haven’t been anywhere else in the Immortal Realm? How long have you ascended to the Immortal Realm? Watching your strength, you are at the late stage Nine Heavens Profound Immortal, how is it possible you haven’t been elsewhere?"
Chu Linfeng chuckled and replied: "I’ve ascended to the Immortal Realm for almost five years now. Since you’re here, let’s return to Hanjiang City; I have a friend there who needs my help. This time I came to Hanjiang City specifically to save him.
Not expecting to cause such a stir that even the Domain Lord of Emperor Wu Spirit Realm was alarmed, what a surprise."
Upon hearing this, Flame Immortal Monarch looked at Chu Linfeng as if seeing a monster, his shock nearly making him fall from the sky, only speaking after a while:
"You said you ascended to the Immortal Realm less than five years ago? Less than five years and you possess such formidable power? How is that possible?"
"Don’t be so surprised, I am an unparalleled genius; otherwise, your Domain Lord wouldn’t invite me to Emperor Wu Spirit Realm. You call yourself Flame Immortal Monarch, right? From now on, I’ll call you Old Blazing Fire. My name is Chu Linfeng; you can call me Lin Feng, or perhaps even Boss." Chu Linfeng laughed.
"Old Blazing Fire? Call you Boss? Why should I call you Boss!" Flame Immortal Monarch was once again struck; this kid was quite the anomaly.
"Now I ascended to the Immortal Realm in five years and can defeat mid-stage Immortal Monarch Realm powerhouses. If in ten, or a hundred years, will you still be my opponent? Then won’t you have to call me Boss?" Chu Linfeng laughed.
Flame Immortal Monarch felt Chu Linfeng made sense, but calling a little brat Boss felt degrading for an illustrious Immortal Monarch Realm expert. However, considering this kid’s terrifying speed and talent, he would inevitably become a powerful figure in the Immortal Realm.
He believed calling him Boss wasn’t too bad a deal; unbeknownst to him, this title later earned Flame Immortal Monarch the reputation of Flame Immortal Emperor.
Years later, each time he recalled meeting Chu Linfeng, he found it amusing and felt grateful for his wise decision that day.
"What, are you unwilling? I took you in as a subordinate seeing your upright character, don’t take it for granted. Once my power grows, don’t regret it." Chu Linfeng said.
Flame Immortal Monarch hesitated for a moment, then resolutely said: "Blazing Fire greets Boss!"
"Good, very good! Today I accept you as a subordinate!" Chu Linfeng laughed.
Having a late-stage Immortal Monarch Realm powerhouse as a subordinate, perhaps only a prodigy like Chu Linfeng could achieve this. After looking at the distant sky, Chu Linfeng said:
"Blazing Fire, let’s return to Hanjiang City, your Immortal Bird’s speed is quite decent."
"This is a famous Immortal Bird in the Immortal Realm called the Immortal Vulture; let’s go! Let me introduce Boss to its speed!" Flame Immortal Monarch said.
Then the two sat on the Immortal Vulture’s back, disappearing into space... (2 Chapters in the afternoon, 6 Chapters on the weekend; please vote for monthly and recommended votes, dear readers. Xiao Xiao is engaged, you must also engage, otherwise, it’s quite disheartening.)