Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 416: In a Bind

"No need for formalities, everyone," said Supreme Expert Dragon Wood with a smile.

Supreme Expert Dragon Wood and the Golden Core Realm cultivators exchanged greetings before taking their seats.

His demeanor captivated the crowd. Despite being a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, he exuded a sense of gentle tranquility, akin to the silent nourishment of spring rain.

He was truly worthy of being a master of the Buddhist sect.

Fang Chen's divine soul lingered in mid-air, observing Supreme Expert Dragon Wood.

He arrived here in the form of a rainbow, so Abbess Qing He shouldn't have been able to see him.

Supreme Expert Dragon Wood's aura was indeed more profound than that of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. He seemed to exude immense pressure with each of his movements.

With every movement, it felt like he carried immense pressure. Even with his amiable demeanor, the young cultivators present couldn't help but feel their breath quicken.

Before they could fully regain their composure, they heard what seemed like a tiger's roar echoing in their ears. In the blink of an eye, a white tiger appeared in the hall.

"Immortal White Tiger of Jade Void Mountain?"

Many Golden Core Realm cultivators wore expressions of solemnity, their eyes betraying a hint of fear and trepidation.

Immortal White Tiger was the only Nascent Soul demonic cultivator in Azure Cloud Empire, known to rarely leave Jade Void Mountain for cultivation.

Never had they imagined that among the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators present, there would be such a formidable figure.

Years ago, Immortal White Tiger had flown into a rage over a certain matter, during which at least ten Golden Core Realm cultivators had lost their lives at his hands!

The Golden Core Realm cultivators all bowed in unison. "We pay our respects to Immortal White Tiger."

Immortal White Tiger couldn't even be bothered to raise his eyes and look at them. He directed his gaze at Supreme Expert Dragon Wood instead.

"Longshu, where's Immortal Void Rush? Why isn't she here yet?"

The crowd's expressions turned uneasy.

This was the attitude expected from a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator when they dealt with Golden Core Realm cultivators. Nascent Soul Realm cultivators like Supreme Expert Dragon Wood who treated cultivators beneath them politely were not common.

Supreme Expert Dragon Wood smiled. "Immortal Void Rush is bringing two disciples with her this time around, so she might've been met with some delay."

"Oh," uttered Immortal White Tiger, nodding lightly. His gaze swept across the Golden Core Realm cultivators present, his eyes faintly revealing a hint of ferocity.

The Golden Core Realm cultivators who were scrutinized by him couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, feeling as if they had been doused with cold water as a chilling sensation crept into their hearts.

Suddenly, Immortal White Tiger's gaze fell on Fang Chen, and he said lightly, "Is this kid the descendant of Fang Tingyuan?"

The crowd was slightly startled, and whether they knew Fang Chen or not, all eyes turned to him because of Immortal White Tiger's words.

Fang Wanli felt somewhat puzzled. Why did Immortal White Tiger suddenly mention this? Could it be that he was involved in the events of that year?

Fang Mosheng was calm on the surface, but he was secretly rejoicing. It seemed that Immortal White Tiger recognized him in connection with the incident involving Fang Tingyuan. Otherwise, why would he mention it as soon as he arrived in Grand Qian?

Fang Tingjian stood up, bowed, and then began to speak, his voice neither servile nor overbearing, "Immortal White Tiger, this child is indeed the descendant of my eldest brother."

"I didn't expect that a descendent of Fang Tingyuan would return to the capital." Immortal White Tiger sneered coldly. "I wonder if this child's talent can compare to Fang Tingyuan's?"

Fang Tingjian glanced at Fang Chen and said calmly, "He certainly cannot compare to my eldest brother. He is still young. He still has a long way to go. Thank you for your concern, Immortal White Tiger."

Fang Chen's consciousness quietly observed Immortal White Tiger, with a hint of contemplation in his eyes. Immortal White Tiger is related to the matter with Ancestor Tingyuan….

Immortal Tianwu and the others were surprised.

"So this kid is a descendant of Fang Tingyuan…."

Jiang Shun's face had originally worn a faint smile, but when he heard Immortal White Tiger's words, his smile froze, and he slowly looked at Fang Chen with a hint of sternness flashing in his eyes.

Mi Sheng was stunned. "How could it be him..."

A Golden Core Realm cultivator from Chaoxiang suddenly turned around and glanced at Mi Shen. "Mi Sheng, what's wrong? You seem to recognize this kid?".

"Aunt, he is the one who saved me back then," Mi Sheng hurriedly transmitted her voice.

The Golden Core Realm cultivator from Chaoxiang was slightly taken aback at first, then looked at Fang Chen thoughtfully.

Dongfang Haojie looked uncertain as he glanced at Nie Tianyuan. "A descendant of Fang Tingyuan? Uncle Nie, my father once said that if Fang Tingyuan had not encountered that crisis, he might have become the first Nascent Soul Realm cultivator in the history of Grand Qian."

"I have heard of him." Nie Tianyuan nodded lightly. "Indeed, his talent was extraordinary and he was valued by a major sect in a first-tier empire."

"Incredible. The aptitude of a descendant of such a genius can't be low, right?" Dongfang Haojie muttered to himself as he looked at Fang Chen,

"Young age?" Immortal White Tiger chuckled. "Wasn't Fang Tingyuan very young too back then? He was only forty or fifty at the time, I believe. He stepped into the Golden Core Realm and suppressed all the geniuses of the Hidden Cloud Region. He was unparalleled for a while."

"If it weren't for that incident back then, I would be calling him a peer now. Hahaha." The strange laughter of Immortal White Tiger echoed in the hall, and everyone's expressions were both strange and complicated.

For Fang Tingyuan to be remembered by a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator for so many years indirectly confirmed how monstrous he had been.

Who would've thought that a descendant of Fang Tingyuan would someday return?

Immortal White Tiger lifted his claw and beckoned to Fang Chen. "Come, come, come, young one, let me test your foundation. If your foundation is acceptable, why not come with me to cultivate under the Jade Void Mountain?"

Cultivate under the Jade Void Mountain?

How could the path of a demon cultivator be suitable for a human cultivator?

Immortal White Tiger was obviously mocking Fang Chen.

Almost everyone could now be sure that Fang Tingyuan had offended Immortal White Tiger in the past.

Fang Tingjian smiled and said, "Elder, you must be joking. How could this junior be qualified to have you pay any attention to him?"

Fang Wanli secretly complained in his heart. If only Fang Tingjian had listened to him, they wouldn't have been met with this trouble!

Fang Xiu and Fang Jue showed expressions of shock.

But Fang Shang wore a smirk on his face.

"Fang Chen is in trouble," Qian Feng said with a strange smile, transmitting to the princes and princesses beside him.

Qian Jiuye frowned slightly, discreetly glancing at Immortal White Tiger. Why was a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator holding onto a grudge for so long? It seemed too petty.

"Perhaps you won't need to take action. Fang Chen seems to be already overwhelmed," Tong Baizhou transmitted to Jue Wudi.

"I still prefer to defeat him with my own hands," Jue Wudi said expressionlessly.

Tong Baizhou smiled faintly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

Someone else was already offering to get the job done for him, yet Jue Wudi was unwilling to accept the borrowed hand. What did that prove?

Immortal White Tiger's gaze turned cold as he looked at Fang Tingjian. "When did I tell you I was joking?"

Sensing that the atmosphere had turned tense, another rainbow light descended into the hall. As the light dissipated, three figures came into view.

One of them was dressed in purple, exuding a majestic aura, with a cold and elegant demeanor, and a faint gleam of coldness in their eyes.

The other two were relatively young, a man and a woman, both at the early Foundation Building Realm.

The man had handsome features with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

The woman had skin as fair as snow, possessing a stunning beauty that rivaled that of a fairy.

The crowd's spirits lifted.

"Immortal Void Rush!"

Dongfang Haojie's eyes lit up. "Fairy Tianyin!"

True Monarch Immortal Void Rush coldly stared at Immortal White Tiger. "Immortal White Tiger, you're a Nascent Soul Realm demon cultivator, why bother troubling a junior?"

"So True Monarch Immortal Void Rush is a woman," thought Fang Chen.

If Dongfang Haojie wasn't lying, then the person before him was a member of the Dragon Blood Family and a Nascent Soul expert from the Purple Pole Dao Academy in the Azure Cloud Empire!