Chapter 1912: Doing a Favor

The newcomer wore a plain skirt and had an unadorned face. Whether judged by her attire or her demeanor, she resembled a simple country woman. However, any Ghost Immortal or Yin Demon with the courage to come here couldn't be an ordinary character.

"First it was King of Yin Mountain, then the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire and his Twelve Golden Immortals, followed immediately by the near-total mobilization of the Ancient Dragon God Palace. That woman's background must be extraordinary as well. It seems that this time, all the monsters and demons of the Floating Pagoda Realm are making an appearance."

"Is she a Ghost Immortal or a Yin Demon? If she is a Yin Demon, could she be yet another Yin Demon King?"

A grave look appeared on everyone's faces.

A gravity appeared between everyone's brows, accompanied by a tinge of helplessness.

The God Dao Sect and the Motian Division had not even appeared yet, and already top experts were emerging one after another. They could hardly imagine what kind of chaos would erupt here the moment the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower stopped absorbing Yin energy.

Should they resolutely stand on their own side, or align themselves with one of the factions?

Thinking of that, many people subconsciously looked toward Fang Chen, with all the Enlightenment God Palace cultivators standing guard around him

Chen Enxue murmured, "Boss, did you recognize her?"

Xie Aman nodded. "Of course I do."

They had met this person once back at the Great Thunder Sound. At that time, her attitude had been relatively amiable. But there was no telling which side she stood on. After all, an Underworld treasure like the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower was like a piece of gold tossed into a crowd of beggars. Even biological brothers could turn against each other because of it.

The King of Yin Mountain suddenly stood up, took off his bamboo hat, and looked toward Ghost Mother Hua Zizai. "Hua Zizai."

Ghost Mother Hua Zizai smiled and nodded. "King of Yin Mountain, it has been quite a few years since we last met."

"Hua Zizai?! She is truly one of the six great Yin Demon Kings? So she is a woman," someone cried out softly, which also allowed everyone to confirm the origin and background of Ghost Mother Hua Zizai.

"King of Yin Mountain, the Black Sea Profound Snake, Hua Zizai—three of the six Yin Demon Kings have arrived. I just wonder which side Hua Zizai is on."

Wary gazes landed on Ghost Mother Hua Zizai.

The King of Yin Mountain smiled. "Ghost Mother, I thought you had perished long ago. Who would have thought you are still alive. Are you here for the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower as well?"

"My state wasn't that much different from death," replied Ghost Mother Hua Zizai, smiling faintly.

She glanced at Fang Chen for a moment before fixing her gaze on King of Yin Mountain. "I did not come here for the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower, but for the legitimate successor of Monarch Yan."

The King of Yin Mountain said, "As it should be, you were originally a subordinate of Monarch Yan, so it is only natural to support her successor. In that case, you and I are colleagues, Ghost Mother."

The Demon Race Ghost Immortals of the Taicang Realms looked at each other with complex expressions. They looked at the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire, then at Fang Chen. They seemed deep in thought.

Meanwhile, the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire had finished scrutinizing Ghost Mother Hua Zizai. He then let out a cold snort and a chuckle. "A remnant of the previous dynasty yet wanting to follow the contemporary Monarch Yan? You think the same way as the King of Yin Mountain and plan to bet your stakes on him?"

He pointed at Fang Chen, and then sneered. "I see you are also muddled. Do you still not understand the current situation of the Nine Realms? A Nine Realms without a Heavenly Dao is just meat on a chopping board, waiting to be slaughtered. You ought to stand with me and support the Head of the Motian Division in attaining the Dao through the underworld and manifest as the Heavenly Dao. Only then can we protect this region!"

Everyone's expressions grew strange. "The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire really isn't pretending anymore..."

Ghost Mother Hua Zizai looked at the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire and asked softly, "Are you referring to the invasion of the Otherworldly Dao?"

"Precisely."

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire held his head high and said, "The invasion of the outsiders is already a certainty. Whether we are willing or not, whether in a hundred years, several hundred years, or over a thousand years, we will ultimately have to face it. If the Nine Realms does not have a Heavenly Dao, the Nine Realms will become the slave soldiers of the outsiders."

"We may not necessarily be afraid of the Otherworldly Dao," A Ghost Immortal sneered.

The first emperor of the Black Sun Empire glanced at this Ghost Immortal, the mockery in his eyes incredibly thick and completely undisguised. "You are not afraid of the outsiders? That is because you are a frog at the bottom of a well. You have never seen their methods. Once you know them, you will realize that the gap between you and the outsiders is far greater than the gap between you and a mayfly."

That Ghost Immortal was stunned. Suspicion appeared in his eyes, as if he didn't quite believe those words.

"First Emperor of the Black Sun Empire, or perhaps I should call you Half Saint Jinwu."

Everyone was startled and turned toward Fang Chen.

From beginning to end, he had rarely spoken out. Even when the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire first arrived, he had said very little. But the moment he spoke, he addressed the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire the same way the Dragon God did.

Everyone's expressions abruptly grew solemn. "Jinwu was understandable, but what does Half Saint mean?"

There must be certain secrets that they were not aware of.

Beneath the strings of beads hanging from his imperial crown, the Black Sun First Emperor's majestic eyes seemed to flash with brilliant divine light. He stared at Fang Chen for a long while before suddenly laughing. "Monarch Fang, you seem to know quite a bit about certain hidden matters. This shows that your Fang Clan indeed has a few old fellows who survived. What use is it that you know my former title? What kind of excuse do you plan to use to convince me? I am not King of Yin Mountain, nor am I Ghost Mother Hua Zizai. I am not that easily fooled."

Fang Chen looked surprised. "Why would I fool you? Aren't you planning to seize the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower and then sell the Nine Realms to the outsiders? As for that one in the Motian Division, he is presumably being spun around in circles by you and the God Dao Sect, right? After all, if the Nine Realms gain a Heavenly Dao, it will only bring disadvantages and no benefits to you."

He looked toward the Demon Race Ghost Immortals of the Taicang Realm. "Whether you are of the Saint Demon Race or whatever, you have no reason to cooperate with the Demonic Beast Race. Their Seeking Dao Faction is doing quite well outside. Why would they still look highly upon the Nine Realms? I was wondering why they suddenly became so active over these years. It is likely not that they sent messages outside, but rather that they received messages from the outside. Knowing that the Seeking Dao Faction is already thriving out there, they decided to offer the Nine Realms as a dessert. They get to do someone an easy favor while taking the opportunity to thoroughly settle their grudges against both the Human and Demon races."

The expressions of the Demon Race Ghost Immortals of the Taicang Realm grew grave.

Elsewhere, hidden in the shadows, a sinister-looking monk chuckled. "Monarch Yan sees things quite clearly. But he hasn't realized that you demons figured this out long ago. That's precisely why you joined forces with our Fallen Immortal Race to deal with the God Dao Sect. Once our clan's emperor descends, how about we handle the first emperor of the Black Sun Empire together?"

Shao Guangyin said calmly, "His information was likely leaked to him by the Saint Demon Race. However, we do not intend to join forces with the Human Race. We will still proceed according to the conditions discussed previously. You help us control the Nine Realms, and we will help clear all obstacles for the Emperor behind you, allowing him to become the undisputed Emperor of the Great Immortal Realm."

"So overbearing? Heh, I like it!"

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"First emperor of the Black Sun Empire, is what Monarch Fang said true? Do you and the Demonic Beasts Race of the God Dao Sect intend to sell out the Nine Realms?"

"If that is truly your intention, you should commit suicide to apologize for your crimes."

The Ghost Immortals of various factions spoke up to question him, their expressions exceedingly grave.