Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 423: How Could They Be So Similar?

"So that's how it's used."

Fang Chen infused a bit of spiritual energy into the Starlight Transmission Talisman, then thought to himself, "I hear you."

"My senior sister and I have already arrived at the hunting grounds. They say someone is going to challenge you today?"

"Yes, it's Jue Wudi from the Jue Family."

"Young Master, do you want me to have my senior sister intervene and break his legs first?"

"No need, he's not my match."

"I see, then there's nothing to worry about. I'll be waiting for you at the hunting grounds."

"Be sure to be careful today; the Spirit Blood Sect might strike."

"I understand, Young Master."

The communication between the two ended. Shortly after, Fang Chen arrived at the hunting grounds with Fang Ao and the others.

The vast hunting grounds were divided into hundreds of areas where fifth-tier empire residents could buy items from fourth-tier empires.

There were also more Qi Refining Realm and Foundation Building Realm cultivators from sixth-tier empires present.

They dared not covet cultivation resources from fourth-tier empires and hoped to buy some good items from the fifth-tier empires present. For example, the Spiritual Measuring Bell, which was a consumable item that every sect must have.

Among the hundreds of areas, one area was particularly lively, where three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators were currently stationed.

There, most of the Golden Core Realm cultivators from the Azure Cloud Empire, such as Jiang Shun and others, had set up stalls and were selling some rare cultivation resources not commonly seen in fifth-tier empires. Fang Chen's divine soul observed and saw Big Eyed Li, Li Daoye, and Master Mingjing among them.

He also saw Lord Tiger and his distant nephew, Nong Guiquan. However, Lord Tiger didn't seem to recognize Big-Eyed Li. Nong Guiquan didn't seem to have any intention of meeting him too.

Abbess Zhu Yue led Fang Qingyao and Abbess Qing He as they strolled about a certain region.

Accompanying Zhang Xiaoke and Yan Ruyue was a woman who was dressed like a peasant and holding a mother hen, accompanied by Zhang Xiaoke and Yan Ruyue. The two were currently picking and choosing at a stall that sold spirit beast eggs.

The patriarch of the Southern Heavenly Sect and Yu Yuefan were leisurely strolling around.

Fang Chen's eyes flickered. "They're here too? They should have arrived in the past few days."

He saw Daoist Ya, Immortal Fire Cloud, and the others.

He also saw the former lord of the Qinghu Kingdom, whom he had met briefly in the past, as well as Tu Qingqiu and the princess of the Qinghu Kingdom.

Fang Chen's thoughts stirred slightly. "They know I've killed Foundation Building Realm cultivators. I wonder if this news has reached Jue Wudi's ears."

However, it didn't matter. Whether Jue Wudi knew or not, his fate was already sealed.

Fang Ao suddenly spoke up. "Fang Chen, the Jue Family is already acting up."

Fang Chen withdrew his spiritual perception and heard clamoring coming from a group of Jue Family members.

"Fang Chen of the Fang Family, today is the day you duel with Jue Wudi!. Are you here? Don't hide and come out!"

At this moment, whether they knew Fang Chen or not, everyone's gazes turned to the group of Jue Family cultivators.

The peasant woman, who was bargaining with the stall owner, frowned slightly. "Fang Chen? That same name?"

Yan Ruyue subconsciously said, "Is it really Fang Chen? Wasn't I mistaken earlier?"

She looked at Zhang Xiaoke. "Isn't your lord in Grand Qian?"

Zhang Xiaoke showed an innocent expression. "No, they're calling for Fang Chen of the Fang Family. He’s probably not related to the lord...”

He certainly couldn't show that he already knew about this. Women's hearts were like the depths of the sea, and his master was a woman, and his senior sister was also a woman. If he offended both of them at the same time, he wouldn't have a decent end in the future.

"Well, that's true. The Fang Family is one of the three main pillars of Grand Qian, and it's more than a hundred thousand miles away from Grand Xia." The peasant woman nodded with a smile. "Let's not buy the spirit beast eggs for now. Let's have a look. I heard that the one called Jue Widi is a natural talent, and at such a young age, he has already reached the Foundation Building Realm. You don't usually get to see this level of genius in battle."

With that said, she put down the spirit beast eggs in her hand and led the two toward the gathering crowd.

At this moment, the higher-ranking Golden Core Realm cultivators were gathering near the three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. This included the two Golden Core Realm cultivators from the Jue Family and the two from the Fang Family.

When Immortal White Tiger heard this, he immediately laughed. "What's this? Is Jue Wudi going to spar with Fang Chen?"

"The younger generation's disputes are not something we should intervene in," said the late stage Golden Core Realm cultivator from the Jue Family with a smile as he clasped his hands.

"Let the three of us seniors enjoy the show," said Fang Tingjian with a faint smile.

At this moment, the disciples of the Jue Family were still clamoring, while those of the Fang Family had already begun to respond. Before long, the two sides approached each other, separated by a hundred feet or so. Nearby, circles of cultivators surrounded them, but they also tacitly made way for a piece of land.

Jue Wudi stood in the center of the crowd, looking calmly at Fang Chen.

"Do you remember what you said that day?" Jue Wudi said lightly. His voice was calm, but under the surging spiritual energy, it spread throughout the entire hunting ground.

Fang Chen smiled. "I remember it well."

"That's good." Jue Wudi nodded lightly, then turned to the Golden Core Realm cultivator from the Jue Family and bowed. "Please, Senior, set up a barrier to prevent any collateral damage that may disrupt the trade conference."

"I'll take care of it." Immortal White Tiger suddenly laughed loudly, waving his hand lightly. A golden light swept out from his sleeve and fell from the sky, forming a barrier around Fang Chen and Jue Wudi.

Fang Tingjian and the Golden Core Realm cultivator from the Jue Family were slightly taken aback, their expressions somewhat strange.

Immortal White Tiger chuckled strangely. "With my barrier in place, you two won't be able to break free even with your abilities. Have a good fight. After the winner is determined, I'll let you out. If you can't determine a winner, then don't bother coming out. Haha!"

The crowd's expressions froze slightly, realizing that this might've turned into a life-and-death battle! It might be that only one would come out alive on this day!

Their crowd's eyes turned to Fang Chen, each carrying different emotions.

In their eyes, Fang Chen was not a match for Jue Wudi, even if rumors suggested how mysterious his methods were. In the face of absolute strength, even the most mysterious methods were useless!

Jue Wudi had come fully prepared, and the only way to defeat him was to face him head-on!

Yu Yuefan stood in the crowd, his eyes scanning Fang Chen, but he couldn't recognize him because Fang Chen had been wearing a silver mask at that time. "Ancestor, is it Brother Wudi? Who is he going to fight?"

"A minor character." The patriarch of the Southern Heavenly Sect chuckled lightly, his gaze thoughtful as he looked toward the area where the three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators were.

At the same time, the farmers and others who had managed to squeeze to the front were extremely surprised when they saw Fang Chen.

The woman dressed as a peasant was extremely surprised. "It's really him!"

Yan Ruyue didn't recognize Fang Chen because she had never seen his appearance before. However, she could sense that something was off from her master's expression.

Yan Ruyue's face was wreathed in surprise. "Master, could it be...?"

"Although he looks a bit younger than I remember him, I don't think I'm mistaken," the peasant woman said. Glancing at Zhang Xiaoke, she said, "Take another look, maybe it's your lord."

"Really?" Zhang Xiaoke looked puzzled. "Could they just look alike?"

She frowned. "How could they be so similar?"

On the other side, Immortal Fire Cloud and the former Sixth Princess of Grand Xia, though unable to squeeze to the very front, also saw Jue Wudi and Fang Chen.

The sixth princess fell into contemplation. "How could it... be like this...?"

Immortal Fire Cloud's eyes were filled with astonishment.

As it turns out, Young Master Fang actually had such an impressive background!