Chapter 2429: Chapter 2429: Isn’t It Surprising?

"This Lotus Immortal Sword was forged by the Emperor’s Palace Master for my master a thousand years ago. You weren’t even born then, how could you possibly recognize my master? And how could you be close friends with my master? Your cultivation level is merely at a fifth-grade Immortal King Realm, yet you dare to impersonate the Emperor’s Palace Master? That’s too unbelievable!"

The Lotus Fairy suddenly became even more suspicious of Fang Bai’s identity. She immediately retreated several dozen feet, and once again brandished the Lotus Immortal Sword, locking her aura onto Fang Bai. Pointing at him, she coldly asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Fang Bai hadn’t expected the Lotus Fairy to think of so many things all of a sudden. He shook his head with a smile and said, "Well... that’s a long story..."

The Lotus Fairy said, "Then take your time to explain! If you don’t give me a suitable explanation, don’t blame me for being rude!"

Though her cultivation was on par with Fang Bai’s, she considered herself to be a disciple of the Hundred Flowers Empress, with knowledge that far surpassed Fang Bai’s. With the Emperor’s Instrument, the Lotus Immortal Sword, in hand, if she discovered any misconduct from Fang Bai, she was confident she could kill him with her sword.

Fang Bai had an interest in testing the Lotus Fairy’s strength and beckoned her, saying, "Come, come! Let’s have a fight first! Then I’ll explain everything to you clearly, and you won’t be suspicious anymore."

"Fine! Let’s fight! Once I’ve defeated you, let’s see what else you have to say!"

The Lotus Fairy shouted delicately, and the Wood Immortal Qi surged around her. The Lotus Immortal Sword slashed out.

It seemed like she only made one slash, yet that single slash contained infinite Sword Intent, instantly making thousands of green sword rays appear between heaven and earth.

Those thousands of green sword rays interwove and formed a massive green net that covered the sky and wrapped toward Fang Bai.

"Heaven’s Net?"

Fang Bai couldn’t help but laugh silently when he saw the green sword rays weaved into a massive net. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

This Heaven’s Net is a Wood System secret technique created by Fang Bai. Later, during a discussion with the Hundred Flowers Empress on the Dao of cultivation, Fang Bai imparted this technique to her. Unexpectedly, she passed it on to the Lotus Fairy.

It seems this Lotus Fairy is truly favored by the Hundred Flowers Empress.

Fang Bai clenched his right palm tightly and waved it toward the void. Instantly, thousands of green rays emerged from his palm and also formed a huge green net.

The two green nets clashed in the air, producing a dense series of crashing sounds, wave-like shockwaves spreading through the void, rippling out in all directions.

The vast space between Fang Bai and the Lotus Fairy shuddered under the impact of the shockwaves, as if it could collapse at any moment.

Although Fang Bai’s cultivation was comparable to that of the Lotus Fairy, his combat power was far superior. The green net he formed quickly engulfed the one the Lotus Fairy formed.

"How can this be?"

The Lotus Fairy was utterly shocked, staring at Fang Bai incredulously.

Fang Bai smiled and said, "How is it? Surprised?"

The Lotus Fairy said, "You... how do you know the Heaven’s Net?"

Fang Bai replied, "I not only know Heaven’s Net but also Withered Wood Spring Spell, Lotus Step by Step..."

He listed a whole bunch of names of Wood System Immortal Secret Techniques, leaving the Lotus Fairy astounded.

Many of the Wood System Immortal Secrets Fang Bai mentioned, the Lotus Fairy had heard of from her master, the Hundred Flowers Empress, knowing they were all created by the Emperor’s Palace Master a thousand years ago. But now, this white-clad immortal in front of her could not only name them all but also executed the Heaven’s Net technique more proficiently than she could. Could he really be the Emperor’s Palace Master?

However, the Emperor’s Palace Master was a contemporaneous Emperor Realm expert with her master, the Hundred Flowers Empress, who had lived for tens of thousands of years. Yet, this white-clad immortal in front of her appeared so young, how could he be the Emperor’s Palace Master?

If he wasn’t the Emperor’s Palace Master, how could he know so many things only the Emperor’s Palace Master would know?

The Lotus Fairy’s mind became chaotic once again.

"Still don’t believe it?"

Fang Bai looked at the bewildered Lotus Fairy and asked with a smile.

The Lotus Fairy murmured, "But... but... the difference in immortal age between you and the Emperor’s Palace Master is too vast..."

Fang Bai said, "That’s because I changed bodies..."

He briefly recounted how he had been besieged by eight top-tier Immortal Emperors in his previous life, fallen, and was reborn by taking over a body in the mortal world. The Lotus Fairy was amazed as she listened but finally believed that he really was the Emperor’s Palace Master.

The Emperor’s Palace Master was the immortal whom the Lotus Fairy admired most after her master. She was born after the fall of the Emperor’s Palace and had always regretted not being able to meet the Emperor’s Palace Master.

Upon knowing that this white-clad immortal in front of her was the reincarnated Emperor’s Palace Master, the Lotus Fairy was overjoyed and immediately offered her grand respects, her attitude becoming more reverent, like facing her own master.

Fang Bai initially intended to seek out the Hundred Flowers Empress to resolve the crisis at the Moon Sea Sect but was disappointed to learn that the Hundred Flowers Empress had gone to the Nine Nether Thunder Sea, with her life unknown.

Realizing that the Moon Sea Sect was still waiting for him to find allies for support, Fang Bai did not linger much on Hundred Flowers Mountain. After spending a short while in the Hundred Flowers Empress’s Immortal Hall, he left with the Lotus Fairy to seek help elsewhere.

"From now on, don’t call me Palace Master, nor Upper Immortal... Well, just call me Wushuang Immortal King!"

While flying, Fang Bai said to the Lotus Fairy.

Calling him Palace Master could easily arouse suspicion among other immortals.

Calling him Upper Immortal could also cause other immortals to overthink, especially since both Fang Bai and the Lotus Fairy’s cultivation levels were at the fifth-grade Immortal King Realm.

The Lotus Fairy nodded, showing that she understood.

Though the news of her master’s possible demise in the Nine Nether Thunder Sea cast a shadow over her mood, that event had happened many years ago, and now meeting the close friend of her master, the Emperor’s Palace Master, lifted her spirits.

"Wushuang Immortal King, who are we going to find?"

The Lotus Fairy knew Fang Bai was seeking out friends in the Immortal world and thought, considering he is the dignified Emperor’s Palace Master, his friends must not be weak. Might he be looking for another Immortal Emperor?

Fang Bai said, "Did your master ever mention the Great Luo Immortal Emperor to you?"

The Lotus Fairy thought for a while, then realized, "Yes! Yes! You mean the Buddha from Tianyin Temple, right?"

The Great Luo Immortal Emperor was one of the few Buddhist Immortal Emperors in the Immortal Realm, with formidable strength on par with the Hundred Flowers Empress.

However, the Great Luo Immortal Emperor was naturally compassionate, devoted to studying the way of the Buddha, and never interfered in the affairs of the Immortal Realm. Could Fang Bai persuade him to help?

"Years ago, Tianyin Temple was attacked by two Immortal Emperors of the Demon Clan, and I helped them survive the ordeal. Therefore, the Great Luo Immortal Emperor owes me a debt of gratitude, so I think he’ll help."

Fang Bai, seemingly aware of what the Lotus Fairy was pondering, said with a smile.

The Lotus Fairy’s spirits lifted greatly, thinking of the Great Luo Immortal Emperor, who was as renowned as her master, an Immortal Emperor whom the immortals of the realm found it extremely difficult to meet. For her to follow Fang Bai and possibly glimpse the famous figure was an immense honor.