Chapter 2609: The Palace Master Is Here!
Dozens of Immortals flooded into the Immortal Residence of the Tianshu Immortal Emperor.
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor immediately activated the Isolation Formation, cutting off the Immortal Residence from the outside world to prevent their conversation from being overheard by other Immortals.
Dozens of Immortals stood in the courtyard of the Immortal Residence, their eyes wide, looking intently at the Tianshu Immortal Emperor, their expressions revealing urgency, wanting to know what kind of "tremendous good news" he had brought back.
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the dozens of Immortals one by one, and said loudly: "Fellow disciples, years ago the Emperor’s Palace was destroyed, the War Emperor fell, and we were lucky to escape here, hiding for a thousand years... During these thousand years, including myself, each of us lost our fighting spirit, and our blood cooled..."
At this point, he sighed with deep regret: "Most of the disciples of the Emperor’s Palace fell, while we lingered here, living carefree lives... During these years, I’m sure my fellow disciples, like me, have felt deep guilt and unrest in our hearts, haven’t you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, an Immortal Emperor Realm Expert loudly said: "Indeed! Over the years, every time I think of the fallen fellow disciples from the past, my heart aches, and I can’t focus on cultivation! However..."
Clenching his fists tightly, his eyes bloodshot, he said hoarsely: "However, even though we wish for vengeance, we are leaderless, and the strength of the eight top Immortal Emperors is too great. To take revenge is akin to marching to our deaths!"
Another Immortal Emperor Realm Expert pounded his chest and declared: "We do not fear death! Just say the word, Tianshu Immortal Emperor, and we will go and battle the eight top Immortal Emperors!"
"To avenge our fellow disciples from the Emperor’s Palace, what is one life worth!"
"I have harbored this anger in my chest for nearly a thousand years!"
"Tianshu Immortal Emperor, lead us to the eight top Immortal Emperors now!"
...
In the courtyard, dozens of Emperor’s Palace Immortals, hearing Tianshu Immortal Emperor mention past events, all had red eyes, their hearts filled with hatred, and one by one offered to fight.
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor pressed both hands downward, signaling for the Immortals to pause their speech.
Once everyone calmed down, he said: "Blood for blood! We will seek revenge against the eight top Immortal Emperors, that is certain! Moreover, we will not only seek revenge but also rebuild the Emperor’s Palace!"
The Immortals, upon hearing this, were left stunned in disbelief.
If they were to really fight the eight top Immortal Emperors, it would be a journey of no return, a path leading to death. How could they possibly rebuild the Emperor’s Palace?
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor suddenly burst into hearty laughter, a laughter full of indescribable pleasure.
"Didn’t you say you wanted revenge but lacked a leader?"
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor turned his eyes to Fang Bai, loudly proclaiming: "The Palace Master is here! He is our leader!"
The Immortals, upon hearing the words "Palace Master," couldn’t react immediately.
"Tianshu Immortal Emperor, forgive my lack of sight, this Immortal friend... from which place is he the Palace Master?"
An Immortal glanced at Fang Bai, then asked.
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor glared at that Immortal and said irritably: "He’s, of course, the Palace Master of our Emperor’s Palace! Yun Yi Immortal Emperor, open your eyes and take a closer look..."
As the Tianshu Immortal Emperor spoke, Fang Bai’s face quickly transformed, his aura radiating, and in an instant, he became another Immortal.
"Palace Master!"
The Immortals, recognizing Fang Bai’s appearance and sensing the familiar aura emanating from him, exclaimed in unison.
The Immortal before them was handsome, his figure upright, his elegance like jade, emitting the aura of the Desolate Ancient Divine Body. Was he not the very Palace Master who single-handedly established the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace, subduing the eight top Immortal Emperors, and earning the revered title of "War Emperor"?
But... wasn’t the Palace Master already fallen in battle at the hands of the combined attack of the eight top Immortal Emperors a thousand years ago?
If the Palace Master hadn’t perished, why had he been silent for a thousand years?
The former Palace Master, whose power was unmatched in the Immortal Realm, was extraordinarily talented, making countless Immortals bow before him.
Yet, this Immortal’s appearance and aura, though identical to the Palace Master, were far less in realm and Cultivation Level...
If he wasn’t the Palace Master, would the Tianshu Immortal Emperor deceive them?
For a moment, dozens of the Emperor’s Palace Immortals stared blankly at Fang Bai, questions rising in their hearts.
"Tianshu, explain this clearly..."
Fang Bai knew that without a clear explanation, it would be difficult to dispel the doubts of the dozens of Emperor’s Palace disciples before him, so he gestured for the Tianshu Immortal Emperor to speak.
"Yes."
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor bowed slightly, then, under the gaze of the Immortals, recounted the matter that Fang Bai had informed him of, word for word.
Finally, he added: "The Emperor’s Palace Immortal Technique Secrets that the Palace Master demonstrated, I saw with my own eyes, is genuine! Moreover, along the journey back to Junior Immortal Town, the Palace Master told me many of the old secrets of the Emperor’s Palace. Those matters, besides the Palace Master and a few high-ranking individuals of the Emperor’s Palace, no other Immortal knows..."
After the Tianshu Immortal Emperor finished speaking, Fang Bai demonstrated several Immortal Technique Secrets familiar to the Immortals present.
Since they were all disciples of the Emperor’s Palace, they had all listened to Fang Bai’s lectures on Immortal Technique Secrets in the past, and Fang Bai was very familiar with the dozens of Immortals present. When he performed the Immortal Technique Secrets they knew, he did so effortlessly.
Seeing this, how could those Emperor’s Palace disciples harbor any doubt? Instantly, some cheered with joy, some shouted in excitement, and some wept openly...
"Acting like this, where is your decorum? Come and pay respects to the Palace Master!"
The Tianshu Immortal Emperor scolded lightly, intimidating the dozens of nearly frantic Emperor’s Palace disciples.
"Palace Master!"
Dozens of Immortals prostrated themselves in respect.
Fang Bai, also with a face full of happiness, said: "Alright, rise and speak! To see you all here makes me very happy! Seeing you safe and sound makes me even happier!"
Although Fang Bai was reborn through possession, his strength not restored to its former glory, the Emperor’s Palace disciples present still revered and respected him as they did before.
Looking at Fang Bai’s familiar face, even knowing he had acquired a new body, and this wasn’t his true appearance, the Emperor’s Palace disciples couldn’t help but feel agitated, their blood boiling, unable to calm down for a long time.
"Palace Master! It’s such a relief that you’re safe!"
An Immortal Emperor Realm Expert, rubbing his hands together in delight, said: "With you, we have regained confidence and morale! When will you lead us to avenge the Emperor’s Palace?"
Fang Bai replied: "Once my strength is restored to its peak, it will be time for us to rebuild the Emperor’s Palace and march against the eight Immortal Emperors!"
"Great! We’re waiting!"
The Immortal Emperor Realm Expert shouted loudly.
Reuniting with their former Palace Master, the Emperor’s Palace Immortals gathered around Fang Bai, each with much to say, unwilling to stop speaking. Each Immortal’s face displayed joy and excitement.
Fang Bai patiently talked with them, recounting the achievements of this or that Immortal Emperor for the Emperor’s Palace, or recalling how a certain Immortal King listened to his teachings, every detail remembered clearly.
Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu sat quietly by Fang Bai’s side, resting their cheeks in their hands, fascinated by Fang Bai’s impassioned storytelling of the Emperor’s Palace’s past.