Chapter 1972: So It Is Monarch Yan

Grand figures of the Spirit God Sect...

Ordinary cultivators might not truly know what the Spirit God Sect represented. However, the two first-transformation immortal Elders of the Nine Profound Tower, Yuwen Shang, his son, and Old Monster Kuxie, had all attended Immortal Exchanges before. During these events, they had obtained information they couldn't otherwise obtain on a normal day.

Among them were legends regarding the Spirit God Sect. It was said that the Spirit God Sect had believers scattered throughout countless regions. From lowly Qi Refining cultivators all the way to Immortal Realm cultivators, Immortal Sovereigns and Ancient Immortals—all could be found among the members of the Spirit God Sect.

Back when Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan first attained the Dao, everyone had been astonished by his extraordinary talent. Despite his humble origins, he had managed to surpass countless cultivators who possessed inheritances from major sects. But once they learned that Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan represented the Spirit God Sect in this region, everything suddenly made sense.

With such a backer supporting him, how could he not achieve the Dao?

Yuwen Shang tried to suppress his terror and glanced at Fang Chen. "Senior, if some influential figure of the Spirit God Sect really arrives, then we..."

Never in his wildest dreams had he expected Soul Merging Grass to involve something so profound. Had he known the Spirit God Sect was seeking it, he would never have handed it over so easily. Instead, he would have handed it directly to Immortal Venerable Xuanguan without asking for even the slightest benefit in return.

Fang Chen smiled. "No need to worry. Isn't this important figure from the Spirit God Sect coming here personally in half an hour? This is a perfect opportunity to clear everything up. Afterward, your Nine Profound Tower won't have to deal with any further trouble."

Yuwen Shang froze slightly. Seeing how casually Fang Chen spoke, seemingly paying no attention whatsoever to the Spirit God Sect, uncertainty arose in his heart.

Could this senior's cultivation be even more unfathomable than I imagined?

With this thought, Yuwen Shang's dread lightened considerably. Even though he was still a bit nervous, he didn't let it show.

Soon, the scene fell completely quiet, and time slowly slipped away.

Barely an hour had passed when a shooting star seemed to fly from beyond the sky toward this place.

Yuwen Shang nervously gulped. "It must be the important figure of the Spirit God Sect..."

By now, Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan had already turned to face the direction of the shooting star, cupping his hands in salute.

In just an instant, the shooting star appeared before everyone. It was actually an immortal boat glowing faintly with fiery light.

The immortal boat was majestic, spanning a hundred stories tall. The pressure from various restriction techniques made the immortals present feel as if a divine mountain were pressing down on them, making even breathing much more difficult.

Countless figures could be seen aboard the boat. They stood high above, looking down upon everyone below. It was like a host of immortals descending into the mortal world!

"They are all in the Immortal Realm..."

The two first-transformation immortal Elders of the Nine Profound Tower were tongue-tied. Only now did they understand what it meant to be an important figure of the Spirit God Sect.

There were hundreds of people in the Immortal Realm aboard that boat! And among them, there was no lack of existences whose cultivation was even more unfathomable than Yuwen Shang's, or even Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan's!

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan bowed toward the immortal boat and called out loudly, "Xuanguan of the Spirit God Sect pays respects to Lord Kong!"

Seeing that, Old Monster Kuxie hurriedly bowed toward the boat as well.

A voice like a massive bell echoed from inside the immortal vessel, deafening. "What era are you living in? Why are you still calling it the Spirit God Sect? The Spirit God Sect has already been abolished by Monarch Yan! It is now the Spirit God Division, and our doctrine has been altered. We can no longer act without restraint. If I find out that you've been acting recklessly and caused me to be reprimanded, none of you will get off lightly either."

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan's expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly corrected himself. "Yes, yes, yes! We are now the Spirit God Division! Thank you for your guidance!"

The Spirit God Sect was abolished? It has become the Spirit God Division? Even the doctrine was altered?

Yuwen Shang and the others were bewildered.

Such an immensely powerful organization could actually suffer such a fate? And that Monarch Yan whom the important figure mentioned...

By now, traversing the Underworld wasn't exactly a secret. Especially back when the Motian Division and the God Slaying Army had joined forces, travelling through the Underworld had become quite commonplace throughout the Taicang Realm.

Many Immortals knew about the Ghost Immortal path, and they all dreamed of walking it. Since the Mortal Realm was devoid of immortal essence, only by transforming into a Ghost Immortal could they have a shot at eternal life.

In that case, didn't that mean that Monarch Yan they were talking about was the true ruler of the Underworld? Even those Ghost Immortals had to submit to his authority?

Yuwen Shang suddenly understood. That makes sense... Only an existence of that level could bring a colossal organization like the Spirit God Sect under his command. But...

His heart skipped a beat.

That meant that the Spirit God Sect's backing had become even more terrifying!

At that moment, countless immortals emerged from the immortal vessel, surrounding a single figure as they descended. Brilliant divine light burst forth from this figure. He resembled a heavenly god descending into the mortal world. He was so dazzling that ordinary people could barely look directly at him.

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan's expression grew more respectful, while Yuwen Shang's grew increasingly anxious.

"Monarch Yan is the one who needs the Soul Merging Grass. Who has the Soul Merging Grass? Have him come before me."

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan pointed toward Fang Chen. "Lord, it is right in this person's hands."

Fairy Yu, standing beside Fang Chen, had never witnessed a spectacle like this before. She was already awed by that brilliant divine light, her eyes faintly revealing a trace of worry for Fang Chen.

"It's... so it is Monarch Yan!"

The brilliant divine light suddenly vanished without a trace. Kong Lin practically broke into a trot through the air, rushing straight toward Fang Chen. The moment he reached him, he dropped to his knees.

Monarch Yan!?

Hearing that, the Spirit God Division cultivators he brought along were shaken to their core. They raced to land as well before kneeling behind Kong Lin.

"This..."

Fairy Yu was dumbfounded. Yuwen Shang was completely bewildered as well.

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan stood rooted to the spot like a wooden statue, completely at a loss.

Monarch Yan!? The Monarch Yan who abolished the Spirit God Sect and controlled the Underworld!?

Fang Chen nodded and smiled at Kong Lin. "It seems you've worked quite hard. Although I found this Soul Merging Grass myself this time, it still counts as a merit for you."

Kong Lin was overjoyed. "Thank you! Thank you! This humble subordinate naturally spares no effort when working for your esteemed self! Even if I have to run to the ends of the sky, I will bring the Soul Merging Grass back to you."

After a brief pause, his expression suddenly darkened. He turned toward Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan. The gloom on his face resembled a vast black curtain threatening to swallow Xuanguan whole, frightening him immensely.

Kong Lin said coldly, "Were you disrespectful to Monarch Yan just now?"

"I... I wasn't..."

Immortal Sovereign Xuanguan was at a complete loss, staring blankly at Fang Chen. Only then did he come to his senses. He hurriedly dropped to his knees and bowed.

By now, how could Yuwen Shang and the others possibly fail to understand who the man before them was? They all fell to their knees one after another.

"This Nine Profound Tower has some karmic connection with me. Take good care of them in the future."

Fang Chen smiled at Kong Lin. "I will stay at the Nine Profound Tower for a while. Since you're already here, don't leave yet. Remain here for the time being."

There's such a good thing!?

Kong Lin was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed. "This humble subordinate obeys!"