Chapter 818

Chapter 818: Return

Three days later, Xu Fan had a glowing glass ball of divine light hanging from his waist.

Xu Fan and Steel Mountain returned to the small world.

"Big Brother, I’ve finished patrolling this small world. I’m heading back to headquarters now. You’re welcome to visit my world anytime," Steel Mountain said with a smile.

"Are you part of the human race’s faction?" Xu Fan asked, puzzled.

Steel Mountain nodded, saying, "The middle thousand world I came from doesn’t have any ascension channels, so I led my brothers across the star region, hoping to sneak into the Immortal Realm."

"When we reached the Chaotic Star Region, our Star Ship broke down, so we joined the local human race’s faction and saved up to buy a Universe Ship. We planned to use it to sneak into the Immortal Realm with my brothers," Steel Mountain explained.

"Do you know the coordinates of the Immortal Realm in this star region?" Xu Fan asked with concern.

Xu Fan felt that Steel Mountain was a straightforward, strong young man, not cunning at all. However, Xu Fan knew this was just a facade, though it didn’t matter much.

"I do. I bought the coordinates from the Spring Blossom Merchant Association, and it cost me quite a bit of Immortal Jade," Steel Mountain said with a smile.

"That’s good. Steel Mountain, my friend, I hope we meet again someday," Xu Fan said, smiling and waving goodbye.

Steel Mountain left with his people.

"Master, why does that Alien Supreme look so much like Senior Brother?" Zhou Kailing asked Xu Fan as she approached him.

"There’s still a bit of a difference," Xu Fan chuckled.

He then returned to the Ten Thousand Star Ship.

"Elder Ming Kong, sorry to keep you waiting," Xu Fan said to Ming Kong in the control room.

"This little wait is nothing," Ming Kong replied with a smile.

The Ten Thousand Star Ship powered up and began searching for unclaimed small worlds in the Chaotic Star Region.

A year later, the Ten Thousand Star Ship passed through the Chaotic Star Region and started its journey back to the Feiyu Realm.

At this moment, Ming Kong, who was piloting the Ten Thousand Star Ship, was very excited.

Over the past year, he had found three unclaimed small worlds, and the gains from them were several times what he had gotten from trading with the Ancient Cang Realm.

Just thinking about all the Immortal Jade he now had made Ming Kong’s heart race even faster.

"Are you really this excited?" Xu Fan asked, looking at the thrilled Ming Kong.

"Grand Elder, this trip to the Chaotic Star Region was the most enjoyable and unrestrained experience I’ve ever had," Ming Kong said.

"Before, with the Upper Zun accompanying us, I didn’t dare to act so boldly in the Chaotic Star Region."

While searching for unclaimed small worlds, Xu Fan had told Ming Kong to boldly explore the entire Chaotic Star Region and leave the rest to him.

At first, the Ten Thousand Star Ship, moving boldly, attracted a lot of attention from various powers.

Not long after, they were intercepted by a true immortal leading three Universe Ships.

Xu Fan just glanced at the true immortal lightly and casually shot out more than ten Holy Sun and Moon’s Shadow power talismans.

He wiped out the entire team of that true immortal, stunning all the onlookers.

From that moment on, Ming Kong truly began to act with arrogance.

The Ten Thousand Star Ship roamed freely across the star region and actually stumbled upon several unclaimed small worlds.

It was quite a successful trip.

"Once we’re back, we can gather some supplies and head out to the Ancient Cang Realm again. We can trade these Immortal Jade for some much-needed celestial energy and spirit ore. With a bit more effort, we could even afford another Universe Ship."

"Once we return to the Feiyu Realm, everything will be stable, unless the Grand Elder decides to dismantle the Elder Council," Ming Kong said with a chuckle.

"Among the human race, there are a few key figures whose ideologies clash with your Elder Council. How do you plan to handle that?" Xu Fan asked curiously.

"What’s there to handle? We’ll just let things unfold naturally."

"If we ever come across a figure the Elder Council can’t control, we can always lay low for a while and resurface later."

"In the Feiyu Realm, over the past hundred thousand years, the human race has encountered individuals with a destined fate who opposed the Elder Council. The Elder Council usually avoids these confrontations by retreating to the small worlds within our headquarters," Ming Kong explained.

"If the Nine Phoenix Dynasty truly rises, hiding won’t save your Elder Council," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Don’t worry, Grand Elder. I’ve already planned for the Nine Phoenix Dynasty. Before I ascend, I’ll push them into the Chaotic Star Region."

"But that’s only if their potential truly surpasses that of the Elder Council."

"Right now, they’re still a bit short," Ming Kong said, shaking his head.

Even though the Nine Phoenix Dynasty can mass-produce Great Ascension Master-level puppets, in his eyes, they’re just like any other top-tier sect.

Xu Fan nodded, thinking that sending the Nine Phoenix Dynasty to the Chaotic Star Region was a smart move.

The more chaotic the environment, the better the Nine Phoenix Dynasty can thrive.

Perhaps Feng Chang Ning would be thrilled to see such a scenario and say, “I’m used to thriving amidst chaos. Just follow the process and do it all over again.”

"From what I’ve gathered, Feng Chang Ning hails from a small thousand world within the Hidden Spirit Sect’s territory."

"If there are any fates tied to the Grand Elder, I can help settle them," Ming Kong offered kindly.

"No need. Right now, they owe me, and they’re the ones figuring out how to settle their fate with me," Xu Fan replied, shaking his head.

"Then I can rest easy," Ming Kong nodded.

Following the Elder Council’s usual approach, they typically start suppressing forces like the Nine Phoenix Dynasty once they unify a region.

But with the War between Realms happening at the right time and Xu Fan’s presence, the Nine Phoenix Dynasty has been left alone until now.

"How strong is the Elder Council in the Immortal Realm?" Xu Fan suddenly asked.

"Not too bad. We have a Golden Immortal Ancestor stationed there, sharing a territory with another sect."

"It’s only after the Upper Zun joins the Elder Council in the upper realm that we can truly start to grow," Ming Kong said with a hopeful look.

"What about the Golden Winged Roc Clan’s strength in the Immortal Realm?"

"They’re incredibly strong, considered a top-tier force in the Immortal Realm, with a Great Luo stationed there, and possibly even higher beings."

"The Upper Zun is very cautious of the Golden Winged Roc’s power and has never seriously provoked them."

"Otherwise, the Upper Zun wouldn’t have left so many contingencies for when the Roc ascends."

"Unfortunately, the Upper Zun is trapped by the Golden Winged Roc Clan in the Immortal Realm; otherwise, the Roc’s avatar could never descend," Ming Kong reminisced.

He remembered the night before the Upper Zun’s ascension when they had their secret conversation, which was also when he took over the authority of the Elder Council from the Upper Zun.

"I must meet the Upper Zun in the Immortal Realm if there’s a chance," Xu Fan said thoughtfully.

"There will definitely be a chance. The Upper Zun loves to make friends with people like the Grand Elder," Ming Kong said with a smile.

Time flew by, and when the Ten Thousand Star Ship encountered the Golden Stone Spirit again, Xu Fan knew they were close to home.

Ming Kong, as usual, released a bunch of copper-related spirit ores, and the Golden Stone Spirit happily consumed them before letting them pass.

"Once I become a Golden Immortal in the Immortal Realm, I’ll capture this Golden Stone Spirit," Xu Fan said, gazing at the Golden Stone Spirit, which was as large as a planet.

"Then I wish the Grand Elder all his wishes to come true," Ming Kong replied with a smile.

The Golden Stone Spirit, still digesting the pile of copper spirit ore, merely glanced lightly in Xu Fan’s direction.