208: Chapter 208 Good Fortune

A Disciple of Yuanxu Mountain

As soon as these words were spoken, several people present were momentarily stunned.

Yuanxu Mountain?

When did their Fang Family ever get involved with Yuanxu Mountain?

The Fang Family had indeed sent Family Disciples to participate in Yuanxu Mountain's mountain-worship ceremonies, but without exception, none had been admitted.

As for other top-tier Sects, the Fang Family had naturally sent Disciples to participate as well, but none were accepted; otherwise, the Fang Family would not have fallen into such a predicament.

Regarding Sects below the top tier, some Fang Family Disciples had chosen to join them and had successfully done so.

However, there were no particularly outstanding Disciples among them, and currently, they could not help the Fang Family.

Time was still too short.

If they were given more time, perhaps the situation would not have developed this way.

Ultimately, it was because the people of the Fang Family were too disappointing.

Since this sole True Monarch of the Fang Family, no other True Monarch-level powerhouse had emerged. Until now, not even a single Immortal Master at the Peak of the Bitter Sea Realm had appeared.

“A Disciple of Yuanxu Mountain? We shouldn't have any intersection with Yuanxu Mountain, right?”

“That's right.”

“Could it be that Yuanxu Mountain wants to support our Fang Family?”

“Perhaps that is a possibility.”

Upon hearing this news, Fang Xun immediately showed a hint of joy on his face.

“Quickly, invite them in.”

Fang Xun said hurriedly.

What the Old Ancestor said was true.

A short while later, led by members of the Fang Family, Lin Ming entered the main hall and faced the gathered members of the Fang Family.

“I am the head of the Fang Family, Fang Xun. Greetings, Fellow Daoist.”

Upon seeing Lin Ming, Fang Xun introduced himself.

“Yuanxu Mountain, Lin Ming.”

Lin Ming's gaze swept across the crowd as he announced his identity.

“Lin Ming? You are Master Yun Hua's Disciple?!”

Hearing Lin Ming's identity, one person stood up in shock, his eyes fixed intently on Lin Ming.

Lin Ming of Yuanxu Mountain—wasn't that Master Yun Hua's Disciple?

The surrounding members of the Fang Family also showed looks of shock upon hearing this.

Why would Master Yun Hua's Disciple come to their Fang Family?

Or was the Lin Ming before them just someone with the same name, or perhaps an impostor?

“Fellow Daoist Lin, may I ask what business brings you to our Fang Family?”

Fang Wang was the first to react and questioned Lin Ming.

“You don't know?”

Lin Ming frowned slightly.

Judging by their attitude, they seemed very surprised by his arrival.

What was going on?

Or had he found the wrong Family?

It wasn't this Fang Family, but another one.

“Fellow Daoist Lin is the True Monarch's guest. I will take Fellow Daoist Lin to see the True Monarch now.”

Fang Xun stepped forward at this moment and spoke to Lin Ming and the others.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, please follow me. The True Monarch has been waiting for a long time.”

Fang Xun said to Lin Ming.

Immediately after, Fang Xun led Lin Ming out of the main hall.

At this point, the members of the Fang Family realized that this Lin Ming really was the one they were thinking of.

Their Fang Family's True Monarch actually knew the Prodigy of Yuanxu Mountain, the Disciple of a Nirvana Ancestor.

Could it be that this was the trump card the Old Ancestor had prepared for them?

For a moment, the atmosphere underwent a subtle change.

In the area where the Fang Family lived, there was a bamboo forest and a small courtyard towards the back. No one was allowed to enter this bamboo forest, the courtyard, or the surrounding area without permission.

This was the place where the Fang Family's True Monarch resided, though it was unknown if he was currently living there.

After stepping onto this ground, Fang Xun also became much more restrained.

They walked through the bamboo forest and arrived at a wooden door. Just as they reached the front, the wooden door slowly opened.

Seeing the door open, Fang Xun took the lead and entered, with Lin Ming following closely behind.

“An unworthy descendant of the Fang Family greets the True Monarch.”

Fang Wang walked to the side of an old man and spoke with a face full of respect.

This person was the Fang Family's only cultivator in the Other Shore Realm.

Aura of Death.

When Lin Ming saw this True Monarch, he detected a faint Aura of Death flowing from him. Although the True Monarch tried his best to restrain it, some still leaked out.

Just as Xu Chuan had said, the lifespan of this True Monarch of the Fang Family was nearing its end.

“Junior Lin Ming greets the True Monarch.”

Lin Ming said to him.

“No need for formalities.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan nodded slightly and said.

“You may leave first.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan looked at Fang Xun and said.

“Yes, True Monarch.”

After hesitating for a moment, Fang Xun turned and left.

“True Monarch, what is your relationship with my Revered Master?”

Seeing that only the two of them were present, Lin Ming asked directly.

“Did your Revered Master not tell you?”

True Monarch Fang Xuan said with slight surprise.

“But then again, that does fit your Revered Master's temperament.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan reconsidered and said.

“Seven hundred years ago, when I met your Revered Master, she was still a cultivator in the Spirit Platform Realm.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan sighed with emotion.

The Spirit Platform Realm cultivator he had seen in the past had become a Nirvana Realm Ancestor in just seven hundred years, becoming someone he looked up to.

Meanwhile, he was like the sun setting behind the western mountains, having reached the end of his life.

Seven hundred years ago, Revered Master was in the Spirit Platform Realm.

Lin Ming thought to himself.

Regarding his Revered Master's age, the Sect certainly had records. She was roughly seven hundred years old. To achieve the first stage of the Nirvana Realm in less than a thousand years was a rare existence in the history of the Qingxuan Realm.

The outside world's evaluation of his Revered Master was that if she didn't die, Ascension was hopeful.

There were two people in Yuanxu Mountain who received this evaluation; the other was Sect Master Yun Xiao.

This person was even more monstrous than Master Yun Hua.

“Seven hundred years ago, I formed a bond of good karma with Master Yun Hua.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan said.

Seven hundred years ago, Master Yun Hua had obtained flame essence liquid as a Lingtai cultivator, and True Monarch Fang Xuan had coincidentally formed a bond of good karma with her at that time.

Very few people knew about this, and with seven hundred years having passed, it was normal for the people of the Fang Family to be unaware.

“So, Senior wants to make use of this good karma now?”

Lin Ming asked.

He now knew a bit about the Fang Family's situation: a True Monarch of the Other Shore whose life was ending, and a group of predatory forces watching greedily.

They were all waiting for the passing of this Fang Family True Monarch.

“It is not yet that time.”

True Monarch Fang Xuan shook his head.

He did not plan to use that favor just yet.

To use a favor from a Nirvana Ancestor now would be a bit too wasteful.

Besides, he was still alive.

As long as he was alive, no one would dare to move against their Fang Family.

“Then what do you mean, True Monarch?”

Lin Ming asked.

If he wasn't going to use that favor, then what did his Revered Master mean by calling him all this way?

“I wish to form a bond of good karma with you, little friend.”