Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 414 Welcoming the Nascent Soul with a Banquet

"A second-level saint grade?" Fang Chen nodded lightly. "Thirty percent chance...."

A thirty percent chance might seem low, but in reality, an average cultivator who consumed an ordinary Foundation Building Pill would only have a chance that didn't even exceed ten percent. Thirty percent was already considered really high.

After stashing away the Foundation Building Pill, Fang Chen turned and left the place. As soon as he returned to his solitary courtyard, he saw Fang Wanli waiting for him.

"I'll escort you out of Grand Qian," Fang Wanli said with a solemn expression.

Fang Chen was slightly surprised. "Why?"

Li Cang and Chang Feilan froze.

Jiang Tianai became even more nervous than both of them. If Fang Chen left, what would happen to her?

"Your identity as the descendant of Uncle Tingyuan has spread throughout the Imperial Capital. Nowadays, many families are gossiping about the events of four hundred years ago, which should have been forgotten by now. They have become rumors that are spreading on the streets. The situation is not quite right," Fang Wanli explained.

Fang Chen understood. "So that's the reason."

Naturally, the instigators were none other than Fang Mosheng and Fang Lingxing. However, Fang Chen hadn't expected Fang Wanli's reaction to be of this magnitude. He actually wanted him to send him away from Grand Qian directly.

Fang Chen shook his head lightly. "Even if this matter has spread, I still have unfinished business with Jue Wudi. How can I leave Grand Qian?"

"I can delay the duel for you; that's not a problem. What I'm worried about is that there might still be enemies and spies looking for Uncle Tingyuan in Grand Qian. If they learn about this matter, they might want to eradicate his roots completely," Fang Wanli said. With a soft raise of his hand, he immediately trapped Fang Chen with his aura, seemingly intending to forcibly take him away.

Fang Chen frowned. Oh no...

He couldn't just kill Fang Wanli, could he? If he were forcibly taken away, his entire plan would fall apart. Not only was Dongfang Haojie in great danger, but even Fairy Yu and the others would also be at risk.

Suddenly, a voice rang out. "Fang Wanli, who gave you permission to take Fang Chen away?"

Fang Chen breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Fang Tingjian had arrived.

Fang Wanli was slightly startled, his expression somewhat unpleasant. "Uncle, Fang Chen is in great danger..."

"Fortune and misfortune are unpredictable, but he doesn't want to leave. Why do you need to do this?" Fang Tingjian shook his head lightly, then continued, "Both of you, follow me to the palace. The three Nascent Soul Realm experts from the Azure Cloud Empire have arrived. The royal family is hosting a banquet today to welcome them. Also, bring along the younger talents, like Fang Lingxing, Fang Shang, Fang Jue, and Fang Xiu. Perhaps a senior will notice them and they'll obtain some opportunities."

Fang Wanli was helpless, looking somewhat disheartened.

Three Nascent Soul Realm experts had already arrived, and the royal family was hosting a banquet?

Fang Chen was slightly surprised. So the Spirit Blood Sect was planning to poison Dongfang Haojie during this event. In that case, even if Grand Qian jumped into the Yellow River, it would not be able to wash itself clean.

Fang Chen sighed in relief. "Fortunately, Dongfang Haojie's bloodline is special, rendering the poison useless. Once the Spirit Blood Sect realizes this, they will likely look for another opportunity."

With this, he would have more time.

He had originally thought that the Spirit Blood Sect intended to make their move at the start of the trade conference. Now he realized that he had been negligent and jumped to conclusions too soon.

"It's not too late. If the Spirit Blood Sect finds out that the poison can't kill Dongfang Haojie, they will have no choice but to resort to a direct attack."

"This way, they will reveal their flaws. Those in the Golden Core Realm are not afraid to take action. If we can force Kunlong Battle General to personally intervene..." Fang Chen pondered. For them, this was a good thing. They were not afraid of the opponent taking action; they were afraid of the opponent constantly hiding in the dark.

Before long, Fang Chen's group gathered together and followed the two ancestors towards the direction of the palace. Fang Kun, Fang Mosheng, Fang Ao, and others at the Foundation Building Realm also came along.

Fang Jue seemed a bit excited and whispered to Fang Chen and Fang Xiu, "We can witness the Nascent Soul Realm masters with our own eyes today. This opportunity is rare. Why aren't you excited at all?"

Fang Chen smiled without saying a word.

Fang Xiu whispered back, "There's no need to be too excited. Will the Nascent Soul Realm masters even notice us? They will only converse with the ancestors. We're just there to add to the numbers."

Upon hearing this, Fang Jue's excitement diminished slightly.

At the palace gate, they encountered many Golden Core Realm cultivators, including Immortal Tianwu, Jiang Shun, and Nie Tianyuan. The Golden Core Realm cultivators from the five major clans of the inner city were also present. Everyone greeted each other warmly, and Jiang Shun even nodded with a smile toward Fang Tingjian.

Suddenly, a hoarse voice rang out. "Have I arrived too late, everyone?"

Everyone turned to see the late-stage Golden Core Realm cultivator from the Jue Family. Jue Fei'an followed behind him, with other Foundation Building Realm cultivators and Jue Wudi behind him.

Jue Wudi's gaze fell directly on Fang Chen, his eyes indifferent. He didn't show any emotional fluctuations.

"Fang Chen, Jue Wudi has been staring at you. Be careful, he might try to trip you up today," Fang Jue reminded through a transmission.

Fang Chen nodded lightly.

Soon after, the Golden Core Realm cultivators immediately engaged in enthusiastic conversation with the late-stage Golden Core Realm cultivator from the Jue Family. Then, the group walked into the palace gate one after another.

Many cultivators were standing on the street, watching the scene with envy on their faces. They had heard that three Nascent Soul Realm masters of the Azure Cloud Empire had arrived and that the royal family was hosting a banquet.

"Ah, anyone who can sit at this banquet is a top-notch figure."

"If only we could attend as well."

"It would be wonderful just to stand outside the hall and take a look."

"I wonder what the Nascent Soul Realm masters look like."

"They probably look just like us, with two legs and two hands."

The cultivators whispered to each other.

A woman who was dressed as a peasant who held a mother hen in her hands stood at the corner of the street as she withdrew her gaze and sighed. "The foundation of a fifth-tier empire is indeed remarkable. it's rare to even see a Golden Core Realm cultivator in the Flame Empire."

Zhang Xiaoke had just seen Fang Chen and felt delighted. When he heard her master say so, he nodded in agreement.

Yan Ruyue looked at the woman with a strange expression and said, "Master, I think I just saw the head of the Qingzhou Sword Sect."

"Could it be that you're seeing things, Sister?" Zhang Xiaoke quickly said. "Why would he come all the way over here?"

"Your eyes must be playing tricks on you." The woman chuckled. "Even if that person came to Grand Qian, I'm afraid they wouldn't qualify to attend this banquet."

Zhang Xiaoke's face showed a hint of seriousness. "Master, if the lord really came to Grand Qian, he should be qualified to attend this banquet."

Slightly taken aback, the woman smiled. "You're right. Back in the Heavenly Southern Sect, that person revealed his extraordinary background. Perhaps he did qualify to attend this banquet."

After a pause, she continued, "During this time, you two should broaden your horizons. Once you've bought the spirit beast eggs, both of you should enter seclusion when we return to the sect."

Not far away, in a teahouse.

Abbess Qing He looked a bit pale. She rubbed her forehead and turned to Li Daoye beside her. "Make sure you remember to follow the plan!"

"Of course!" Li Daoye nodded quickly, holding his brush and ink.

In recent days, he had already recorded many people. These people came from various places, and with the lingering souls around them, they could all potentially be Spirit Blood Sect cultivators.

After Abbess Qing He finished speaking, she looked to Abbess Zhu Yue behind her and said, "Master, I just saw the lord. He's attending the banquet too."

Abbess Zhu Yue nodded lightly. "He is a member of the Fang Family and should be eligible to attend."

Fang Qingyao's expression was complicated.

She thought that stepping onto the path of immortality would bring her closer to the lord, but now... she felt that the distance between them was only growing farther and farther.