"Grandpa, does that mean you've replaced Jiudao Immortal Emperor and become an Immortal Emperor yourself?" Zhou Hong asked in disbelief.
"What do you think? I am an Immortal Emperor now."
"Wow, then I've become the grandson of an Immortal Emperor." Zhou Hong chuckled, this turn of events was too rapid.
"That's right, you are now the grandson of an Immortal Emperor."
Fairy Tianxuan, standing beside them, was utterly stunned. If she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes, she would never have believed it was true.
The next moment, Fairy Tianxuan reacted and immediately knelt to pay respects: "This junior, Tianxuan, pays respects to the Immortal Emperor."
"Hehe, no need to be polite. I see you have a kind heart. My grandson, Zhou Hong, likes you. I'll give you a chance to be his woman. Whether you cherish this opportunity depends on your own choice. Trust me, it will only bring you benefits, no harm."
"Ah! This!" Tianxuan's face immediately turned red.
"Grandpa, we can discuss this later. The Jiudao Immortal Kingdom doesn't even know there's a new Immortal Emperor yet. You should consolidate your position first," Zhou Hong urged.
"Hehe, these are minor matters. I now control this body and possess the power of 80 stars. I can rank within the top ten in the entire Immortal Realm. Under normal circumstances, stronger Immortal Emperors won't bother me."
"Alright, congratulations Grandpa. I didn't expect you to have such an opportunity."
"Hehe, indeed, I didn't expect it. But if I hadn't died in my previous life, I would have achieved this same accomplishment. This current Jiudao Immortal Emperor utilized my soul body from my previous life. If it were entirely my own doing, my achievements would likely be even greater."
"What are your plans now, Grandpa? Now that you've suddenly become an Immortal Emperor, you must be feeling lost. Also, you can't enter my sub-world anymore; I can't handle it."
Zhou Hong's grandfather sighed.
"Yes, suddenly becoming an Immortal Emperor is quite disorienting."
"Grandpa, then you should first go and sort out the Jiudao Immortal Kingdom and make it completely your territory."
Zhou Hong's grandfather nodded and said, "That's easy, it'll only take a moment. Zhou Hong, I'll accompany you to the Demon Realm first to help you secure a spot. Then, I'll help you break through quickly and become a Demon Emperor."
Zhou Hong blinked slightly, a hint of worry in his voice: "It might not be wise for you to accompany me to the Demon Realm. You are now an Immortal Emperor with eighty stars. If the Demon Emperors gang up on you, it won't be beneficial. In my impression, Immortal Emperors and Demon Emperors are opposing factions. It's rare for Immortal Emperors to go to the Demon Realm, and equally rare for Demon Emperors to come to the Immortal Realm."
"Then will you go back alone?"
"Yes, I have puppets now, so I can handle it myself."
"Alright then, you must be careful."
"I will."
Zhou Hong's grandfather flipped his hand and produced a storage pouch from his sub-world, tossing it to Zhou Hong.
"What is this?"
"These are the most precious immortal elixirs from Jiudao Immortal Emperor's possession, all for you. After you secure your spot, consuming these elixirs should allow you to become a Demon Emperor quickly, provided you have strong innate talent."
"Mhm, thank you, Grandpa."
"What's with the formality between us? Then you should hurry back to the Demon Realm." Zhou Hong's grandfather glanced at Fairy Tianxuan and said to her, "You should go with my grandson."
"Okay." Fairy Tianxuan nodded. In fact, she was willing, especially since the Jiudao Immortal Kingdom had a new master. For her future development, she needed to maintain good relations as much as possible.
"Right, Grandpa, now that you've taken control of this body, you must know what tricks the previous Jiudao Immortal Emperor played on Tianxuan, right?" Zhou Hong suddenly asked.
"Of course, I know. Jiudao Immortal Emperor was quite the character, coming up with such a scheme. But in the end, he ended up doing all the work for someone else." Zhou Hong's grandfather chuckled.
"What do you mean, Grandpa?"
Zhou Hong's grandfather immediately transmitted his voice to Zhou Hong: "Good grandson, you absolutely must obtain Fairy Tianxuan's body. This was prepared by Jiudao Immortal Emperor for himself."
"Ah?" Zhou Hong was taken aback by his grandfather's telepathic message.
"That old lecher, Jiudao Immortal Emperor, thought of such a way to cultivate an essence. Zhou Hong, if you obtain Fairy Tianxuan's body, the rewards will likely be no less than the bag of immortal elixirs I just gave you, perhaps even greater. You absolutely must not let anyone else snatch her away," Zhou Hong's grandfather reiterated.
"Grandpa, I don't quite understand. If the previous Jiudao Immortal Emperor wanted to obtain Fairy Tianxuan's body, why did he support his son pursuing her?" Zhou Hong asked with confusion, of course, transmitting his voice, as these words shouldn't be heard by Fairy Tianxuan.
"That's because he could control Tianxuan better. Moreover, not just anyone who obtains her body can reap the medicinal effects. It must be combined with a specific cultivation technique. Only under this technique can one obtain the medicinal effects cultivated over a long period within Tianxuan's body. Furthermore, each attempt yields a harvest, like harvesting leeks – they grow back after each harvest, and each harvest is equally effective."
"Ah, you mean, every time you attempt it, the medicinal effect is even stronger than the immortal elixirs you gave me?" Zhou Hong asked in shock.
"Yes, that's why I say that Jiudao Immortal Emperor was quite the character."
"Then won't I be able to... harvest daily from now on and quickly break through to become a Demon Emperor?"
"Yes, as long as your talent is sufficient, harvesting Fairy Tianxuan will yield immense gains. However, I cannot guarantee you'll reach the Demon Emperor realm."
"Haha, that's great." Zhou Hong laughed excitedly.
"I will transmit this cultivation technique to you now. Practice it after you return. When you have the opportunity, try it with Fairy Tianxuan. After years of cultivation, the medicinal effects within Tianxuan's body have matured and are ready for harvesting. Originally, if not for this accident, Jiudao Immortal Emperor was also preparing to begin harvesting soon."
After Zhou Hong's grandfather finished speaking, an invisible stream of information instantly entered Zhou Hong's body, and Zhou Hong immediately received the information for a cultivation technique.
"Thank you, Grandpa," Zhou Hong chuckled, not expecting such a fortunate turn of events.
"Then you may leave. Grandpa still needs to handle some aftermath. When you become a Demon Emperor in the future, our grandfather and grandson will reunite."
"Mhm, mhm."
Zhou Hong glanced at Tianxuan and said with a smile, "Then let's go together. You've definitely never been to the Demon Realm. Let's go play there for a bit. I'll return you perfectly fine later, to keep me company and alleviate my boredom."
Tianxuan nodded in agreement.
"Grandpa, farewell."
Zhou Hong's grandfather waved his hand.
Zhou Hong quickly departed.
Zhou Hong's grandfather also vanished from his spot in an instant, reappearing in the former court of the Jiudao Immortal Kingdom in the blink of an eye.