Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms - Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Sorry to Disappoint Your Father

“You have disappointed my father.”

Celestial Xiao’s eyes turned cold. She glanced at the Wolf Army’s leader, and the Human Profound third stage Ki Control expert immediately aimed his arrow at Fang Chen.

Fang Chen raised his hand and activated his Purple Lightning Talisman. A terrifying bolt of lightning flashed across the crowd’s eyes and reduced the Wolf Army’s leader into cinders. Even the soldiers around him were caught in the fray and burned to crisp too.

This sight astounded the crowd.

What terrifying means is that?! Didn’t they say that Fang Chen has lost his martial cultivation and is now a cripple? Why does he possess terrifying means to destroy even a Ki Control expert instantly?

“That’s impossible…” You Longchang stared at Fang Chen in absolute terror.

“W-War supreme-ruler Fang didn’t lose his martial cultivation?!” an official blurted out.

Spirit slowly returned to the dull eyes of the officials, as they looked at one another excitedly. Their shoulders began trembling uncontrollably.

A shudder ran through Li Guozhu’s body. As he stared at Fang Chen, tears began falling from his eyes as he muttered, “There’s hope for Great Xia…”

The emperor stared at Fang Chen with flickering eyes. In the end, he clasped his mouth, as his eyes turned red.

“Your martial cultivation…” Celestial Xiao’s face turned pale.

“Sorry to disappoint your father. My martial cultivation isn’t crippled.” Fang Chen opened his grayish-white eyes and looked at Celestial Xiao. “My eyes can no longer see, but it doesn’t hinder me from leading an army onto the battlefield.”

“You held it in for five years… For what?” Celestial Xiao couldn’t believe it. There was a short pause before she roared, “Kill him!”

Some of the Wolf Army’s soldiers drew their bow, whereas the others charged at Fang Chen. Their murderous intent overflowed, filling the surroundings with bloodthirst.

A few more lightning bolts crashed down, reducing the soldiers charging at Fang Chen into cinders. Those who had aimed their arrows at Fang Chen found their fingers trembling in fright.

“Your father spared my life back then. I’ll spare yours today. Take your men and leave,” Fang Chen placidly said.

He had already used five of the Purple Lightning Talismans, and the remaining five wouldn’t be enough to destroy the remaining Wolf Army’s soldiers. His empty bluff would be revealed if the enemy insisted on fighting to the end,

However, he figured the possibility of that was slim.

Celestial Xiao stared at Fang Chen with many different emotions before finally clenching her teeth. She waved at her subordinates and shouted, “Let’s go!”

She swiftly left the imperial palace with her Wolf Army.

The emperor was momentarily silent before issuing an order, “General You, escort Miss Xiao.”

You Longchang nodded before quickly bringing his men over.

“War supreme-ruler Fang, thank you for saving our lives!” The guards, maids, and eunuchs kneeled down and kowtowed to Fang Chen with utmost gratitude.

“Fang Chen, come to the Imperial Library!” the emperor said before taking his leave.

The officials glance at one another. They hadn’t expected today’s events to end in such a way. Regardless, it was good news that Fang Chen still had his martial cultivation.

The empress ran up to Fang Chen and asked, “Chen’er, have you really regained your martial cultivation?”

“Aunt, it’s a long story. Have you been well in the palace? You haven’t visited in a while,” Fang Chen replied with a smile.

“I’m good. I had my hands full, so I couldn’t find time to visit,” the empress replied with a nod, but her eyes darkened. However, the shadow on her face soon dissipated, and she broke out in a smile. “I’m relieved to learn that you have regained your martial cultivation. Go to the Imperial Library. I’ll inform His Majesty that I’ll be returning to the Fang Clan with you.”

“All right.” Fang Chen nodded.

…

“Please enter, Lord Fang,” Eunuch You, who had previously acted arrogantly before Fang Chen, lowered his head and spoke with a respectful tone. His waist remained bent as he waited for the latter to enter the premises.

Fang Chen glanced at him before entering the Imperial Library.

Eunuch You closed the doors before exhaling deeply. He wiped off the cold sweat from his face.

The emperor sat in the Imperial Library, quietly assessing Fang Chen. The latter stood still without saying a word. Silence loomed in the room.

Half a minute later, the emperor finally said, “Fang Chen, when did you recover your cultivation? Your means earlier doesn’t appear to be your Fang Clan’s ‘Profound Heaven Formula’.”

“I met a daoist last year who imparted to me a method to condition my body. I didn’t think much about it at the start, but to my surprise, I regained my martial cultivation. At the same time, I grasped a martial art called Purple Lightning Palm,” Fang Chen clasped his fist and replied.

“A daoist?! Where is the daoist now?” The emperor suddenly rose to his feet in agitation.

“I have only met him once. He has likely wandered elsewhere by now,” Fang Chen replied.

“What a pity. Direct him to me if you meet him again. I have always been interested in daoist arts,” the emperor said.

He paused for a moment before getting to the main topic at hand. “This time, I was forced to betroth you to the Xiao Clan for the survival of our Great Xia. It’s good news you have regained your martial cultivation. Wolf Marshall Xiao would be intimidated and think twice before attacking us for the time being.”

He looked at Fang Chen with an intense gaze. “You… don’t blame me, right?”

“Your Majesty, I understand your difficulties. It’s all for Great Xia’s countless civilians. If I had not regained my martial cultivation, I would have followed Fairy Xia to Greenpine Country,” Fang Chen replied with a clasped fist.

“It’s good that you understand. I reckon you’ll have to rest since you have only just regained your martial cultivation. Don’t move around too much for now and recuperate in your manor, all right?” the emperor said.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Fang Chen replied with a nod.

The emperor took in Fang Chen’s expression before smiling. “You may leave now.”

Fang Chen stepped out of the Imperial Library, and Eunuch You walked him out. Along the way, they stumbled upon a group of people. The person leading the group had a perfect complexion reminiscent of jade, and he wore a dignified purple robe that exuded regality.

“Your Highness?!” Eunuch You was alarmed. He quickly halted his footsteps and bowed.

The person dressed in purple was none other than the incumbent crown prince, but he wasn’t the offspring of the empress but Noble Consort Hua.

“I heard War supreme-ruler Fang has regained his martial cultivation and was overjoyed, so I came here to pay you a visit.” Paying no heed to Eunuch You, the crown prince walked up to Fang Chen, clasped his fist, and bowed. However, there was coldness in his eyes as he assessed Fang Chen.

“Your Highness, it has been a long time since we met, but I’m exhausted. I’d like to return to my manor and rest. Let’s catch up next time,” Fang Chen replied with a smile before walking off.

The crown prince was taken aback. He looked at Fang Chen’s departing figure with a livid face. A moment later, a vicious glint flashed across his eyes, and he murmured, “Investigate the people whom Fang Chen has come into contact with in the past five years. I want to know how he regained his martial cultivation!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”