Chapter 225

Chapter 225: Old Friends from the Sixth Heavenly Layer

"Moreover…" Fang Ming thought of something and continued, "I heard the Seventh Heavenly Layer has many female immortals but few male immortals. They’ve never welcomed male immortals from other layers into their territory."

"That complicates things…" You You frowned. "Is there truly no way to meet the Seventh Heavenly Emperor?"

"We could ask the Sixth Heavenly Emperor to relay our request," Fang Ming said hesitantly. "He’s only been Emperor for less than a hundred years, but his magic power is extraordinary. Among the middle heavenly layers’ Emperors, he’s the only one—aside from me—who might still remember the gratitude owed to the celestial maidens for bestowing spiritual roots."

"You think the Sixth Heavenly Emperor would help us?" You You asked.

"Possibly," Fang Ming replied, though his tone wavered. "Rumors say he values loyalty and justice. If he learns celestial maidens from the lower realm are in trouble, he might assist. We only need him to arrange entry to the Seventh Heavenly Layer."

Relationships in the Immortal Realm were hierarchical. The Fourth Heavenly Layer was too distant, but the Sixth and Seventh Layers were neighbors—surely they had ties.

"Then let’s go to the Sixth Heavenly Layer immediately," You You decided.

"You’re going yourself?" Fang Ming blinked in surprise.

"If this Sixth Heavenly Emperor is as decent as you say, my presence will carry more weight," she explained. If Old Four alone claimed lower-realm celestial maidens needed sacred pond water, the Sixth Emperor might doubt him. Worse, Fang Ming couldn’t explain how he knew—wasting precious time.

You You and Feng Rong departed for the Immortal Realm at once. Yuan Qi stayed behind to monitor the curses affecting the celestial maidens and Followers.

They headed straight to the Fourth Heavenly Layer. Fang Ming, perhaps feeling responsible, swiftly contacted the Sixth Heavenly Layer. By morning, they’d received permission to visit the Sixth Heavenly Palace.

You You spent a day in the Fourth Heavenly Layer. The immortals there, unlike their previous discreet curiosity, now bombarded her with pleas:

"Celestial maiden, this wasn’t our doing—you must believe us!"

"Please tell Luo Shu Sect’s Sister Ru Yue that I never harmed her sect master!"

"Assure Yun Yan Sect’s Yuan Jing her master’s curse has nothing to do with me!"

"Don’t let Tian Zhe Sect’s Zi Zhen misunderstand—I vowed to wed her when she ascends!"

"Remember Tuo Yue Sect’s Wan Shi and Xing Kong Sect’s Lu Ning—they’re too kind to doubt us!"

You You: "…"

Feng Rong: "…"

How many Sisters had these immortals wooed using Secret Realm exploits? Didn’t they fear retaliation once those sects’ male cultivators ascended?

Overwhelmed, You You finally told them to write down their messages. Only then did the anxious immortals disperse.

At dawn, Fang Ming escorted You You and Feng Rong to the Sixth Heavenly Layer. With approval granted, they arrived unimpeded.

The Sixth Heavenly Palace dwarfed the Fourth Layer’s structures. Celestial officials here radiated greater power, and the air thrummed with dense celestial energy. The pristine white staircase led to a grand hall flanked by plain square pillars, each topped with a faintly familiar green emblem.

As they ascended, guards with cultivation levels rivaling Nie Zheng’s watched them pass. After a brief wait, a celestial official ushered them into the hall.

At the far end, shrouded in mist, sat the Sixth Heavenly Emperor.

"Greetings, Sixth Heavenly Emperor," Fang Ming clasped his hands respectfully.

The hall’s immortals turned and bowed in unison. "We greet the Fourth Heavenly Emperor."

Everyone except You You and Feng Rong bent in deference. Feeling awkward, You You hastily copied Fang Ming’s gesture. "Greetings, Sixth Heavenly Emperor."

Dozens of disapproving glares immediately struck her.

"How dare you!" a celestial lord snapped. "Kneel before—"

A blur shot from the throne. Before anyone reacted, a youthful figure knelt at You You’s feet.

"Master!" the boy cried, voice trembling with joy. "This humble servant pays respects to Master!"

You You: "…"

Feng Rong: "…"

Fang Ming: "…"

All immortals: "…"

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