Fang Tichang was stunned!
Fang Yuan was merely a Seventh Transformation Gu Immortal disguised as Suan Bu Jin — how could he possibly resolve such a dire predicament?
But Fang Tichang quickly recovered, letting out a hearty laugh. "Speak freely, immortal friend! What reward would it take for you to lend a hand?"
He was, after all, a Grandmaster of the Wisdom Path. Whether or not Fang Yuan actually had a solution, he had to try. And Fang Yuan had said this precisely to negotiate terms.
Fang Yuan chuckled as well. "The situation is urgent and we don't have time for lengthy discussions. However, the Bean God Palace is an Eighth Transformation Immortal Gu House. If I can help the Fang family seize it, what sort of reward could possibly match the magnitude of my contribution?"
Fang Tichang didn't hesitate. He bowed solemnly to Fang Yuan and said with absolute sincerity, "I give you my personal guarantee — the Fang family will provide a reward commensurate with your contribution!"
"Good! Then let us seal an agreement — you will reward me according to my contribution." Fang Yuan clapped his hands.
The two immediately struck a pact.
"Please open the Wenjin Dock and let me take action personally," Fang Yuan added.
Fang Tichang was taken aback. He had assumed Fang Yuan had spotted some weakness — after all, the man was a Wisdom Path Gu Immortal. He hadn't expected him to want to act personally.
Acting personally was one thing, but the key issue was that it meant leaving the Immortal Gu House, the Wenjin Dock.
Once outside, safety was no longer guaranteed. Especially within the Bean God Palace, where three Eighth Transformation existences were locked in fierce battle. The gap between a Seventh Transformation Gu Immortal and that level was immense — stepping inside could easily cost him his life from the aftershocks of the clash.
Fang Tichang hesitated. "It wouldn't be safe for you to act personally. Why don't I take action instead? I can transform the Peach Blossom Confusion Forest killer move and summon the Blossom Wind Scholar. You can borrow this technique to display your talent!"
Fang Yuan laughed. "This particular move of mine requires my personal touch. Have no fear, immortal friend — I will absolutely not do anything detrimental to the Fang family."
Fang Tichang had no real concern on that front. Whether it was the earlier pact or the one they had just sealed, both contained relevant provisions.
If Fang Yuan did anything against the Fang family's interests, he would be in violation of the agreement and would face severe punishment!
But since Fang Yuan had put it this way, Fang Tichang couldn't very well continue to object. He immediately opened the Wenjin Dock.
Fang Yuan shot into the sky and entered the Peach Blossom Confusion Forest.
Fang Tichang watched without blinking, his gaze fixed on Fang Yuan's movements. He wanted to see exactly what means the man had to help the Fang family seize the Immortal Gu House — the Bean God Palace!
The next moment, Fang Tichang's eyes went wide.
Fang Yuan had charged straight into the Bean God Palace!
"Is he looking to die?!" In that instant, every Gu Immortal in the Fang family had the same thought.
But this time, Fang Yuan had come prepared!
Immortal Path Killer Move — Yama!
He activated the Immortal Path killer move he had only recently conceived within the Wenjin Dock.
As the move took effect, a mysterious radiance surged forth from the "silk undergarment" layer on the surface of his soul.
This radiance spread to the soul's outer garment — the Ghost Official's Robe.
The Ghost Official's Robe rapidly expanded, spreading over Fang Yuan's physical body, instantly transforming into a massive imperial robe of yellowish-brown hue shot through with eerie green. The wide sleeves, the jade belt at the waist, the entire surface of the robe appeared to be embroidered with gold thread depicting various specters and demons. Upon his head sat an imperial crown with beaded curtains dangling front and back.
The moment this move was unleashed, Fang Yuan's aura transformed completely — becoming deep, unfathomable, and profoundly sinister.
"What is this man doing?" Chen Yi narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam flickering within.
"That Seventh Transformation Wisdom Path Gu Immortal?!" Fang Gong recognized him, equally puzzled.
Both were cautious and didn't strike rashly.
Fang Gong had been informed by Fang Tichang, while Chen Yi held back, wanting to observe the situation. After all, if he acted carelessly, Fang Gong would seize the opportunity.
Fang Yuan officially entered the Bean God Palace. The three Eighth Transformation existences had been fighting continuously, their combat strength and attention largely consumed.
Chen Yi didn't attack, which gave Fang Yuan a measure of relief. He accelerated further, charging directly toward Qing Chou.
"Hmm?" Seeing Fang Yuan move with such clear purpose, both Chen Yi and Fang Gong slowed their assaults.
"What exactly does he want to do?" Nearly all of the Fang family Gu Immortals' attention converged on Fang Yuan.
"A Wisdom Path Gu Immortal, voluntarily approaching a legendary primordial soul beast?! This... this is..." Seeing Fang Yuan's reckless advance, many Fang family Gu Immortals didn't know what to say.
Qing Chou roared!
It lunged at Fang Gong.
Qing Chou roared again.
It lunged at Chen Yi.
Fang Yuan arrived right beside it, and it took no notice whatsoever — it hadn't detected him at all!
This was the effect of the Yama killer move!
This technique was unique, because its core was the Immortal Path killer move Ghost Unnoticed.
For the longest time, Fang Yuan's Ghost Unnoticed had failed to produce significant results, precisely because it lacked synergy with his other methods. The reason Qing Chou had been able to detect Fang Yuan before was mainly that he had used killer moves in combat — that was tantamount to willingly exposing himself.
But now things were different.
After attaining the realm of Grandmaster of the Theft Path, though Fang Yuan couldn't yet fully comprehend every nuance of the Ghost Unnoticed technique, he possessed sufficient ability to properly wield this Ninth Transformation killer move!
The Yama move was one of the fruits of his calculations.
It combined Ghost Unnoticed with the Ghost Official's Robe, fusing them into one so that the two were no longer separate and didn't repel each other. After Fang Yuan activated Yama, regardless of what he did, Qing Chou could barely detect him.
Watching Fang Yuan press himself against the turtle shell on Qing Chou's back, both the Fang family and the two Eighth Transformation Gu Immortals were stunned.
"What's going on?"