Thanks to Fang Yuan's outstanding performance, the last two Ancient Soul Beasts at the perimeter of the Bean God Palace were both snatched away by Fang Yuan and brought under his command.
Within the Supreme Immortal Cave, two Ancient Soul Beasts had been lost, but in the blink of an eye, two new ones were added. One had the body of an ox with a leopard's tail, and the other was a one-eyed giant with two hands.
"This Suan Bu Jin truly lives up to his reputation as a Wisdom Path Immortal Gu Master. Our Fang Family has planned for generations, and yet before the Bean God Palace has even been seized, this outsider has already reaped all the benefits. Not only did he obtain one of our clan's Seventh Transformation Immortal Gu, but he also took away two Ancient Soul Beasts, giving him Eighth Transformation combat power!"
The Fang Family's Immortal Gu Masters wore various expressions. Fang Yuan's harvest was far too abundant — even the Supreme Third Elder Fang Huasheng felt a knot in his heart. Others harbored hidden jealousy.
However, this was only human nature.
The Fang Family had contributed the most effort, yet up to now, it was Fang Yuan — this outsider who happened to stumble into the situation — who had gained the most, while the Fang Family kept spending. It was no wonder the Fang Family's Immortal Gu Masters felt unbalanced.
"This Suan Bu Jin is quite capable, actually possessing the means to subdue Ancient Soul Beasts! But he was able to roam the Green Ghost Desert, subdue numerous Soul Beasts, and assemble them into a Soul Beast army — so this isn't entirely surprising. But... why does he want to take the Great Thief Immortal Gu? Could it be that he also possesses a Thieving Path inheritance?"
"The Great Thief Immortal Gu is one of the core Immortal Gu of the Thieving Path, personally created by the Thieving Heaven Demon Monarch. Our Fang Family ancestor obtained it by chance from a rogue Immortal who had defected to our side. Hmph! How could our Fang Family's possessions be so easily taken? Until we've squeezed every last drop of labor from this Suan Bu Jin, we won't let it go!"
The Supreme Second Elder of the Fang Family, Fang Tichang, pondered continuously. He was about to speak when he saw that Fang Yuan, after subduing the two Ancient Soul Beasts, had simply closed his eyes and sat cross-legged on the spot, looking as though he were deeply wounded and in urgent need of recuperation.
"Hm? Fellow Immortal Suan Bu Jin?" Fang Tichang called out.
Fang Yuan said nothing.
"How are Fellow Immortal Suan Bu Jin's injuries?" Fang Tichang's eyes flashed with a cold glint.
Fang Yuan remained silent.
"It seems Fellow Immortal Suan Bu Jin is seriously hurt. Why don't I help treat your wounds?" Fang Tichang continued.
Only then did Fang Yuan slowly open his eyes, his voice hoarse and utterly exhausted: "No need to worry about me, Fellow Immortal. I'm fine — I can suppress these two Ancient Soul Beasts. The pressing matter is to breach the Bean God Palace. The changes in the Bean God Palace have been extremely obvious. If we delay any longer, they may be plotting something significant. If we allow this delay, Fellow Immortal, unforeseen events could occur."
"Since they've already fallen into our Fang Family's Peach Blossom Confusion Forest, what unforeseen events could there be?" a Fang Family Immortal Gu Master said disdainfully.
Fang Tichang's eyes flashed with cold light as he stared at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan closed his eyes once more.
"This Suan Bu Jin has quite the nerve. I originally intended to drive him into a frontal assault on the Bean God Palace to test the dangers, but I didn't expect him to put on such an act. A pity, a pity — there's no clause in the alliance that can compel him. For now, we must prioritize the bigger picture. The Bean God Palace is the target our clan has planned for generations; we cannot lose sight of the greater goal for a lesser one." Even as a Wisdom Path grandmaster, Fang Tichang could only swallow his frustration.
He continued issuing orders. The three great Immortal Gu Houses once again consumed enormous amounts of Immortal Essence, and countless flower petals drifted through the air like a violent storm.
Amidst the flower rain, numerous Floral Wind Warriors took shape, each controlled by a Fang Family Immortal Gu Master as they surged toward the Bean God Palace.
"Go. It's time for you to prove your loyalty." Inside the Bean God Palace, Chen Yi's face was expressionless as he addressed the Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden.
The latter two exchanged a glance, both deeply worried and conflicted.
Eagle Maiden's face was grim: "With our abilities, going out to fight would be suicide. Please see reason, Lord Chen Yi!"
Chen Yi chuckled coldly, his gaze icy: "If you disobey my orders, you die immediately. If you go out to hold them off, I can still provide support — there's a sliver of survival and hope. As long as you delay effectively and give me time to subdue this Ancient Legendary Soul Beast, I will reward you handsomely. You know my identity and standing — I wouldn't stoop to deception. I'll give you two three breaths to decide."
Chen Yi was extremely domineering. The Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden had no choice but to bitterly accept their orders, leaving the Bean God Palace to meet the onslaught of the Floral Wind Warriors.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Both sides clashed, battling fiercely around the Bean God Palace.
The Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden were both Seventh Transformation Demonic Path Immortal Gu Masters, far more intelligent than the Ancient Soul Beasts. Moreover, as they had been demonic cultivators for a long time and had been hunted by Righteous Path forces, they were well-versed in the arts of self-preservation.
Although the Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden were pressed onto the defensive, their resilience was remarkable — they actually managed to hold off the Floral Wind Warriors.
However, as time passed, the injuries on the Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden accumulated, and their situation grew increasingly precarious.
Chen Yi multitasked — simultaneously reinforcing his influence over the Bean God Palace, forcibly suppressing Qing Chou, and observing the battle. He silently marveled: "This technique is ingenious. It can infuse Immortal Path killing moves into the house, allowing the Immortal Gu Masters inside to fully utilize their unique methods, making the Immortal Gu House as flexible as an ancient battle formation. Impressive!"
With this thought, he waved his hand. The Bean God Palace trembled slightly and released two beams of mysterious light that struck the Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden squarely.
The mysterious light circulated and quickly merged into their bodies.
Both were startled and hastily checked themselves, but found nothing amiss.
At that moment, the Fang Family's offensive came again. The two had no time to think and gritted their teeth to meet the assault.
In the heat of battle, they quickly noticed something different.
Every time they were injured, a flash of mysterious light would appear on their bodies, and the damage they sustained would immediately be transferred away, without affecting them at all.
"This is a technique of the Bean God Palace — the Immortal Path killing move Wood Grafting. Go all out; any killing moves you receive will be borne by the Bean God Palace." At that moment, Chen Yi's voice rang in their ears at just the right time.
The Defeated Army Old Ghost and Eagle Maiden felt both shock and joy.
They were glad that they still had value — Chen Yi wasn't treating them as mere cannon fodder. His support now meant they could hold on longer.