Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 5: Celestial Xiao

Fang Chen didnt know that the Purple Lightning Talisman, which had become extremely easy for him to draw, was a huge hurdle for other Ki Refinement cultivators to overcome.

The Purple Lightning Talisman was too complicated; the slightest mistake could result in failure. However, the worst thing of all was the consumption of spirit ki.

Ordinary Ki Refinement cultivators would deplete their spirit ki after failing a couple times, and it would take them several days before they fully recovered their spirit ki. It would take them a few months to accumulate a hundred attempts at drawing the Purple Lightning Talisman.

In fact, there were some who had failed a thousand times but were still unable to complete a single Purple Lightning Talisman. It was a formidable grade-8 talisman, after all.

If Daoist Cloudcrane was here, he would have been astounded by the sight before him.

Nine Purple Lightning Talismans were placed neatly in front of Fang Chen, and he was busy drawing the tenth one. It was as if the concept of fatigue didnt apply to him. The more he used his spirit ki, the more spirit ki he had. The only thing he lacked was time.

By now, Xu Ge had already known that he wasnt seeing things. Each time Fang Chen finished a Purple Lightning Talisman, he would see a flash of lightning in the room.

This world really has talismans! I thought it was just tricks charlatans use to dupe others As expected of the young master! He has been working hard over the last five years! Xu Ge was exhilarated.

The completion of the tenth Purple Lightning Talisman induced the lightning phenomenon again. Fang Chen waited for the lightning spirit ki to gush into the talisman before stowing it away.

Xu Ge, you have reached pinnacle Ki Explosion, and youre beginning to make a name for yourself in the capital. Have you considered doing something else one day? Fang Chen asked.

Xu Ge panicked. His eyes reddened, and he cried despite his brawny physique, Young master, what have I done wrong? Why are you chasing me off?!

When did I say Im chasing you off? Fang Chen laughed.

Xu Ge heaved a sigh of relief. What makes you say that then? Ill always be a Great Xia Shadow Guard!

All of my commanders died in the battle five years ago. I need someone to stand with me at the forefront to help me deal with issues. This means that they wont be able to stay in the shadows anymore, Fang Chen said.

As the name suggested, Great Xia Shadow Guards was a hidden organization that no one knew about, be it the emperor, the populace, or Greenpine Country, His father, Fang Canghai, had an inkling as to what was going on, but he only knew the tip of the iceberg.

The Great Xia Shadow Guards had their own jobs; no one knew about their relationship with Fang Chen. In the eyes of outsiders, they were complete strangers with him.

If Xu Ge stepped to the forefront, it would mean he was no longer a Great Xia Shadow Guard.

Doesnt that mean I can stay by the young masters side all the time? Xu Ge gasped.

Fang Chen nodded with a smile.

Ill do it! Ill do it! Xu Ge excitedly exclaimed.

The sun is about to rise, Lets return to the General Manor, Fang Chen said as he made his way out of the Shadow Courtyard.

Xu Ge quickly followed him as he asked, Young master, how do you know the sun is about to rise? Can it be your eyes

I still cant see anything, but there are things in this world that you dont need your eyes to see, Fang Chen replied with an enigmatic smile.

Xu Ge didnt fully grasp those words. In the end, he said, Only the young master is capable of such a feat. I wouldnt even be able to walk properly if I had gone blind.

In his eyes, Fang Chen was an indomitable existence whom he had to devote his entire life catching up to.

Just as they left the Shadow Courtyard, a huge procession arrived in front of the gates of the Great Xias capital.

There were more than a hundred people in this procession, and they were all riding on giant silver wolves that were almost as tall as grown men. Most of them were martial artists emitting strong murderous auras. Their movements were coordinated, and they were expressionless most of the time except for the brief moments they let their contempt slip.

It was early in the morning, but the city gates were already opened. The soldiers were in position, and there was an endless stream of Great Xia civilians entering and leaving the city.

The crowd was horrified when they saw the procession, and some even turned tail and fled.

It was the legendary Wolf Army that had clashed many times with Great Xia. Their commander was none other than the Xiao Clans Wolf Marshall Xiao, who was known to be the number one expert of Greenpine Country.

Celestial Xiao is here!

We welcome Celestial Xiao!

Some of the Greenpine Countrys martial artists heard the news and excitedly rushed over to pay their respect. These were the people who usually wreaked havoc in the capital, but they showed utmost respect toward the procession.

The civilians of Great Xia felt conflicted and fearful about this.

At the center of the Wolf Army, a woman who looked to be around eighteen years of age rode on a silver wolf boasting a larger physique and a more dashing appearance. The woman had an exquisite face and long, slender legs. She had spirited eyes and copper skin that looked radiant under the morning rays. There was a faint smile on her lips as she looked at Great Xias capital.

She was none other than the daughter of Wolf Marshall Xiao, Celestial Xiao!

Just then, an army dressed in Great Xias uniform arrived. Upon seeing the Wolf Army, the commander quickly turned to Fairy Xia and clasped his fist. I am the vice-commander of the West Tiger Barracks, You Longchang. I have come under imperial orders to welcome Miss Xiao.

You should have been waiting here from the very start, Celestial Xiao remarked.

I have come late. Celestial Xiao, please pardon me, You Longchang suppressed his anger as he explained.

Give him two slaps, Celestial Xiao ordered.

Boom!

A person amidst the Wolf Army flitted up to You Longchang and gave him two tight slaps before returning to his position. His movements were so fast that You Long Chang couldnt react at all.

Ill pardon you now, Celestial Xiao said with a smile.

The surroundings fell silent. You Longchangs face turned bright red, feeling utterly humiliated by the other party. The soldiers under his command also trembled in anger.

How dare the Greenpine Countrys Wolf Army slap our West Tiger Barracks vice-commander in public?

Milord! A soldier couldnt take the humiliation and reached for his blade.

Dont make a rash move. The person who attacked me earlier has to be at least at third stage Ki Control. Also, Celestial Xiao is an important guest, as decreed by the imperial edict. Youll be executed if you dare offend her, You Longchang mumbled softly.

He then turned to Celestial Xiao and clasped his fist. Since Miss Xiao has pardoned me, I shant harp on the matter anymore. Your Majesty is waiting for you in the imperial court. If I may, Miss Xiao, please

Inform General Fang Manor that Ill meet War God Fang Chen in the imperial court today. I have specially brought five bridal sedans here to carry him back. Celestial Xiao smiled.

Rest assured, Miss Xiao. We have sent word to General Fang Manor. Youll meet Fang Chen in the imperial court, You Longchang replied heavily.

Thats good. Lead the way, Celestial Xiao said cheerily.