Immortal of the Nine Realms-Chapter 1513: Daddy

A few days later, Xie Aman took out her Buddhist beads, a strange look crossing her face. "The Buddhist chimes have stopped."

"It seems the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation has already dissolved the Buddhist Kingdom," mused Fang Chen.

Taking advantage of the moment, he found an opportunity to enter the Underworld for a look. Soon after, on the Yellow Springs Road, he spotted many unfamiliar faces alongside several familiar ones.

Many people recognized Fang Chen and whispered amongst themselves.

"Isn't that Core Disciple Fang?"

"So Core Disciple Fang is walking the Path of Yin as well."

"Of course a core disciple would come. Accessing the Underworld from Great Thunder Sound suddenly becoming possible suggests a hidden secret that needs careful investigation."

Little Immortal Honglian walked up to Fang Chen's side. "Have you discovered it too, Fellow Daoist Fang? This place suddenly allows traversing the Underworld."

Fang Chen noted that her expression was quite grave. If her past-life identity was significant, she ought to know the true reason why traversing the Underworld was previously impossible here. Having awakened her past-life memories, much like Wang Chongsong, her perception of reality would no longer be easily manipulated.

"It might have something to do with Ghost Mother," remarked Fang Chen.

Little Immortal Honglian nodded, then shook her head, ultimately choosing to stay silent as she walked forward alongside him.

Before they had gone far, Chen Enxue and the others also appeared on the Yellow Springs Road.

"This is rather strange. Why can we suddenly enter the Underworld at Great Thunder Sound? I recall that the Underworld is inaccessible from Ancient Forbidden Zones," said Chen Enxue to Fourth Brother and the others, looking quite confused.

Fourth Brother laughed. "It likely has everything to do with that Buddhist Kingdom. This works out perfectly. Let us see what makes the Underworld of this place different."

Nanming Ruyue looked somewhat solemn. "There might be Great Yin Demons here. If their cultivation exceeds the seventh transformation, they will pose a threat even to us."

"No need to fear, even a seventh transformation could be drowned by our numbers. Besides, Eldest Senior Sister has likely noticed this as well and is probably preparing a Soul Guiding Lantern," said Chen Enxue with a light smile.

The group soon reached the banks of the Forgotten River. Since no one was there to receive them and they possessed no spare Yin Lifespan Coins, the river blocked their path, preventing them from advancing further.

Fourth Brother pointed toward the front and said, "Isn't that Ninth Brother and Junior Sister Hong?"

Upon spotting Fang Chen and Little Immortal Honglian, the group hurried over to join them.

"Ninth Brother, you and Junior Sister Hong really are inseparable," remarked Chen Enxue with a playful, knowing smile.

Little Immortal Honglian, realizing Chen Enxue was teasing her on purpose, ignored the comment and remained silent, staring pensively at the Forgotten River before them.

"Third Senior Sister, what's the plan? Should we cross over to take a look, or wait here for Eldest Senior Sister?"

"Don't bother waiting. She has never had much interest in the Path of Ghost Immortals. She might not even come here at all. We'll head across ourselves," replied Chen Enxue.

She gave a casual wave of her hand, and a wisp of yin qi flowed from her body, manifesting into a small, light boat.

Seeing her manipulate Yin Lifespan to form a boat, the cultivators stranded on the bank were consumed by envy. Only those who cultivated the Ghost Immortal Path could command such power in the Underworld. Ordinary Yin Walkers like them couldn't do that. They had to earn Yin Lifespan Coins in the Underworld and then use them to manifest a boat.

Before long, several Immortal Boats appeared on the Forgotten River, rowing toward the far shore. Each core disciple brought along a few trusted subordinates.

Fang Chen noticed Ji Tianjun standing behind Ji Sheng, his gaze sweeping toward them from time to time. Ji Tianjun wasn't looking at him but at Little Immortal Honglian, although she never responded. Chen Enxue suddenly announced, "We're almost there."

Behind the mist ahead, the silhouette of a bridge gradually became visible, confirming that an Underworld City truly existed here.

The group's interest was piqued.

The Immortal Boat soon pulled up alongside the bridge. After observing for a moment, Chen Enxue was the first to step onto it.

Fang Chen had already noticed a difference: the last time he was here, the place looked like a field of ruins. Even this bridge had been covered in battle scars. Now, all signs of combat had vanished. It was as if the bridge had been restored by a powerful force.

"Stay behind me," instructed Chen Enxue, leading the way to clear a path for the others.

When they reached the end of the bridge, a bustling, lively city appeared before their eyes. The city was filled with the hustle and bustle of life, with streams of wandering souls coming and going in an endless flow.

Fang Chen's chest welled up with admiration. The methods of the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation were truly extraordinary. In such a short time, she had managed to relocate her Ghost Realm back into the Underworld.

Chen Enxue glanced over the group. "Once we enter, don't act rashly. Our main goal is observation, understood?"

Everyone nodded, their expressions growing a touch more solemn.

"Understood."

Although the Enlightenment God Palace was a top-tier power in the Fangcun Realm, they knew the Underworld held its own deep foundations. Within the Underworld, there were many existences capable of threatening the Enlightenment God Palace. In the eyes of such beings, a "core disciple" meant little.

The group entered the Ghost City without encountering the slightest resistance, following the flow of the crowd deeper inside.

On the way, a plump, pale figure suddenly darted out from the crowd and leaped onto Fang Chen. This scene took Chen Enxue and the others by surprise, causing them to stop in their tracks.

Little Immortal Honglian curiously observed the ghost infant. "Fellow Daoist Fang, it seems he likes you."

Seeing how affectionately the ghost infant was treating Fang Chen, Little Immortal reached out to touch it. Unexpectedly, the ghost infant swatted her hand away.

Chen Enxue burst out laughing. "Junior Sister Hong, this child doesn't like you at all! Hahaha!"

She walked up to Fang Chen and opened her arms to the ghost infant. "Come here, let big sister give you a hug."

The ghost infant gave Chen Enxue a glance and then ignored her completely.

"Third Senior Sister, looks like he doesn't like you either," Fourth Brother teased.

Chen Enxue felt a bit embarrassed. She was about to use force to take the ghost infant over when she heard him cry out to Fang Chen in a childish voice.

"Daddy, Daddy..."

"..."

"Ninth Brother, did you...?"

Everyone stared at Fang Chen with deep suspicion.

Little Immortal Honglian was slightly stunned, her brow furrowing involuntarily. "Fellow Daoist Fang, you should probably put him down to avoid any misunderstandings."

"Ninth Brother, since when did you have a big, fat son here? How did none of us know? Did you sneak over here a few days ago?" asked Chen Enxue with a meaningful smile.

Fang Chen smiled and explained, "Third Senior Sister, this is that person's child."

"That person? Which person? Oh..."

Chen Enxue realized who he meant, her expression shifting instantly as she reflexively took several steps back. Nanming Ruyue and the others also caught on, their eyes filling with shock.

That person was a ninth-transformation immortal. Although her current situation was precarious, a ninth transformation was still a supreme being in the eyes of ordinary cultivators. The child of a ninth transformation was bound to be an extraordinary character.

"Young Master Fang, why don't you come to my place for a seat?"

A figure wove through the crowd and stepped in front of them, smiling at Fang Chen.

"Mommy, Mommy."

The ghost infant returned to Xu Qinghe's embrace once more. Xu Qinghe gave him a doting look and then turned to lead the way.

Chen Enxue looked at Fang Chen strangely, then said, "He calls her 'Mommy' and calls you 'Daddy.' Don't tell me the Ghost Mother has taken a liking to you...?"

But she immediately urged, "Quick, follow her! She asked you to join her for a seat."