Chapter 1566: Mister Fang, We Haven't Met For Hundreds Of Years

Somewhere in a certain region, the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation suddenly asked, "Lord Fang, how much territory remains in this Lesser Underworld now?"

Fang Chen gave a wry smile. "The territory left in the Lesser Underworld... is actually very little. That's why the souls of the Floating Pagoda Realm call it the Lesser Underworld. At its peak, the Underworld's territory was comparable in size to the Nine Mortal Realms. But now, the Lesser Underworld is fragmented—scattered across parts of the Lower Six Realms. Its territory is probably not even one ten-thousandth of what it once was."

The regions corresponding to the Lesser Underworld accounted for only about one ten-thousandth of the vast Nine Mortal Realms. So while they could see some regions suffering demonic calamities, there were likely many more being affected in places beyond their sight.

The Ghost Mother of Self Transformation smiled softly. "It's certainly not what it once was. But for them to use this technique, they need to sacrifice first-transformation immortals, and each region requires a few. Things are actually a bit better than we initially imagined."

Fang Chen nodded with a smile. "Indeed."

They might have several hundred first-transformation immortals as test subjects this time, but if they wanted to deploy the same technique on a larger scale, could they really produce tens of thousands of first-transformation immortals?

Fang Chen sighed softly. "This is going to be a long, long struggle."

Looking down at the land below, this was a region corresponding to the True Martial Realm. When they arrived, the demonic calamity had already reached its late stages, with people constantly awakening.

After gathering the data from this region, Fang Chen prepared to return to the Enlightenment Underworld Realm. He had already instructed Xin Zong and the others in Jiangguang City to begin teaching the demonic language.

The next time he came, a group of wandering souls under his command would be able to speak the same language as the demons and even carry out effective disguises. This was a countermeasure Fang Chen had prepared based on his military experience.

If humanity ever fell into decline, there would need to be a group of humans infiltrating the enemy's ranks, coordinating inside and out.

As the two passed through the air above a sect's territory, Fang Chen suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. His expression turned grave. "Is this Fenghai Star of the True Martial Realm?"

The first time he had walked the Yin path was at Wolong Temple on Fenghai Star.

Later, Pu Yuanzhu had taken the Divine Dao Sect and relocated here.

This place was where the Divine Dao Sect resided!

Ignoring the restriction techniques Pu Yuanzhu had set up, Fang Chen brought the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation straight into the Divine Dao Sect's grounds.

The Divine Dao Sect was composed of four major sects: the Green Elephant Sect, primarily composed of demon cultivators; the Grand Dao Library, which followed the Confucian cultivation path; the Lingyun Sword Sect, following the sword cultivation path; and the Immortal Giant Sect, which mainly took only females. This was a unique cultivation path where the higher the cultivation, the larger their physical forms. It could be said that the Divine Dao Sect encompassed a very diverse range of cultivation methods. This might have been something Pu Yuanzhu had done deliberately while seeking to verify a certain Great Dao.

Fang Chen did not sense Pu Yuanzhu's aura, and he relaxed slightly. Perhaps Pu Yuanzhu was not on Fenghai Star and had not yet experienced the demonic calamity.

He soon arrived at the territory of the Immortal Giant Sect. Activating the Primordial Immortal Eyes, he locked onto Xun Xiyin and Jiang Tianai with a single glance. Within the Immortal Giant Sect, only these two had deep ties with him.

The Ghost Mother of Self Transformation sensed something and said gravely, "You have old acquaintances here?"

Fang Chen nodded. "Yes."

"If... they awaken, what will you do?"

"I'll kill them, then take them together to be reincarnated on Enlightenment Star," Fang Chen replied without hesitation.

This was the only method he currently had.

For others, he could ignore them and let things take their course. But if something happened to Xun Xiyin or Jiang Tianai, he would have to intervene.

Under their gazes, both Xun Xiyin and Jiang Tianai had already entered the late stage of the demonic calamity.

The former wore a smile at the corners of her lips, as if seeing something delightful. The latter alternated between frowning and laughing, sometimes even letting out a few muffled sobs. It was unclear what she was experiencing within the demonic calamity.

Time passed slowly, second by second.

After who knew how long, people finally began awakening from the demonic calamity.

"I'll go greet them," said the Ghost Mother of Self Transformation, taking on Fang Chen's earlier role with practiced ease.

She had seen this countless times and was already well-practiced. Before long, many newly awakened demons within the Divine Dao Sect began to perish one after another.

Fang Chen kept his attention fixed on Xun Xiyin and Jiang Tianai. Suddenly, he saw Xun Xiyin's brow twitch slightly. But before he could act, a figure had already appeared beside her. The newcomer had white hair and a white beard, dressed in a white robe.

Fang Chen was surprised. "The old master?"

Wasn't this Fang Zhentian, the elusive figure who appeared and disappeared without a trace?

Seeing Fang Zhentian here and recalling certain things he had heard back in Grand Qian, Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh.

At this moment, Xun Xiyin opened her eyes. Sensing someone beside her, she immediately unleashed a killing move.

Fang Zhentian easily dissolved her attack. He smiled and said, "It's me."

"You?"

Xun Xiyin looked at Fang Zhentian, her brows knitting together.

Fang Zhentian sighed, and he suddenly grew younger before her eyes, until he looked like a man in his thirties.

Xun Xiyin's eyes widened with shock, as if witnessing something unbelievable.

After a long moment, she let out a soft sigh. "Fang Tingyuan... I knew you wouldn't die so easily."

"And you?" Fang Zhentian asked with a gentle smile.

"Come take a walk with me," said Xun Xiyin, not answering his question.

Fang Zhentian nodded. "Alright."

The two walked out of the cave dwelling side by side and flew toward the sect's outskirts. Along the way, Fang Zhentian turned his head and glanced at Fang Chen. He smiled and nodded without saying anything.

Fang Chen silently watched their departing backs and sighed to himself. He could already tell that Xun Xiyin's demeanor was slightly different from before.

She had most likely awakened memories of her past life. The only question was whether those memories outweighed her present life or were less significant than it. If it were the former, then perhaps the old master would have to go through what he, Fang Chen, had had to go through with Fairy Yi.

Fang Chen shook his head and refocused his attention on Jiang Tianai. With the old master watching over Xun Xiyin, he should know how to handle the matter. Fang Chen didn't need to intervene.

Finally, Jiang Tianai also opened her eyes, looking somewhat dazed.

Fang Chen appeared beside her and softly said, "Jili gulu?"

Jiang Tianai was startled, but upon seeing it was Fang Chen, she exclaimed in delight, "Mister Fang!"

Her cave dwelling was quite large, and her physique was also enormous. Fang Chen only reached her knees. But she seemed to know a body-shrinking technique. Instantly, she reduced herself to about Fang Chen's size and threw herself into his arms.

"Mister Fang, we haven't seen each other for several hundred years!"

"Yes... several hundred years."

Fang Chen nodded with a smile, his eyes filled with relief. She hadn't awakened. She was still herself.

"Mr. Fang, that was very strange just now. I've already gone through the Three Calamities and reached the Dao Union stage. Yet I was suddenly dragged into another demonic calamity. Did something go wrong with my cultivation?" Jiang Tianai asked instinctively.

In her heart, Fang Chen was still that omnipotent legend from back in Grand Qian, the one who had picked her up off the street.