Xie Aman's words left everyone stunned.

They're making an exception and bringing the Immortal Boat Formation into the Lower Six Realms? If the Immortal Boat Formation entered the Lower Six Realms, it would be nothing short of invincible. At present, in the Lower Six Realms, not even a single eighth-transformation Ancient Immortal could be found. Those at the seventh transformation were already regarded as the strongest, acting as guardians of the realms.

This matter is already this serious?

For many years, the Upper Three Realms had abided by the tripartite agreement. There had never been a precedent of the Immortal Boat Formation entering the Lower Six Realms.

Ji Tianjun's face turned slightly pale. He quickly concealed it, afraid others would notice. But the shock in his heart could not be suppressed. He couldn't wrap his head around why Xie Aman would come to such a decision, especially when she didn't know the full truth. In fact, he had never realized that the chief core disciple of the Enlightenment God Palace had this much authority.

Ji Tianjun's heart skipped a beat. "Wait... could it be that she and the one behind her..."

Even Chen Enxue looked surprised. "Senior Sister, you're not joking, are you? Immortal Boat Formations in the Lower Six Realms? Will the Palace Master agree? Will the ninth-transformation immortals agree? And about this Xie Zhi you mentioned... why does it sound so familiar? I recall that the Killing Spiritual Division once established in the Lower Six Realms a group called Xie Zhi."

"Let me put it this way, this isn't a whim," said Xie Aman, smiling faintly. "Not long ago, someone paid a visit to the Ancient Dragon God Palace."

Everyone was stunned.

"Now it's connected to the Ancient Dragon God Palace again?"

Xie Aman continued calmly, "You'll learn about this in due time. But I can tell you in advance, do you still remember our Grand Limitless Divine Mirror?"

Chen Enxue snorted. "Wasn't that lost many years ago? All because of Wang Chongsong."

At the mention of that name, many showed complicated expressions.

"Wang Chongsong..."

Fang Chen noticed that both Ji Tianjun and Little Immortal Honglian displayed subtle changes in their expressions. If not for his Primordial Immortal Eye being extremely sensitive to such shifts, it would have been hard to detect.

"The higher-ups used the Grand Limitless Divine Mirror and saw some very interesting things. So they decided to jointly investigate this matter. The name Xie Zhi was proposed by the Killing Spiritual Division. Not only cultivators from Enlightenment God Palace will join. The Taiyi Immortal Sect, Blood and Flesh Divine Palace, Myriad Star Palace, Spirit God Sect, the Killing Spiritual Division, and Rulai Monastery will all send participants."

Xie Aman's words once again shocked everyone. Cooperating with others was one thing, but cooperating with the Rulai Monastery? Wasn't Shao Guangyin the prime suspect?

"Additionally, the top forces of the Shenwang Realm, the True King Clan of the Lesser Immortal Realm, and the Taicang Realm will also send people to investigate together. After discussion among all parties, if necessary, authorization can be granted to allow the Immortal Boat Formation to station in the Lower Six Realms."

When Ji Tianjun heard the words Grand Limitless Divine Mirror, he vaguely understood that perhaps this exposure was not caused by their side. Perhaps even before this incident, the various powers of the Nine Mortal Realms had already sensed something amiss.

Fortunately... Even if they know some things, they still cannot grasp the truth. As long as the forbidden technique exists, those who can perceive the truth will be very few, even ninth transformation Immortals are no exception.

With that thought, Ji Tianjun felt slightly relieved. It did not matter if the demon race's existence was known. As long as the seal remained, they could still win this war.

"How come I know nothing about this? Senior Sister, you're not fooling us, are you?" Chen Enxue asked suspiciously.

Ji Tianjun's expression shifted. That's it! Maybe she's deliberately deceiving everyone!

"When you become chief yourself, you'll naturally be qualified to know." Xie Aman waved her hand. "Let's go. Matters here are settled. We're heading to the Greater Immortal Realm."

She summoned her Black Dragon Boat. Once everyone boarded, she activated it, and the Immortal Boat sped rapidly toward the boundary barrier between the two realms.

Because he had betrayed them, Ji Tianjun was restrained by Xie Aman with immortal essence, his six senses sealed, and placed inside an ice coffin. The method resembled when she had faked her own death, except this time it was used on Ji Tianjun. For him to awaken voluntarily was almost impossible.

As Fang Chen watched the scenery rush past on both sides, he digested the information in Xie Aman's earlier words.

If the top forces of the Nine Mortal Realms and the Lesser Immortal Realm are forming Xie Zhi, it means they may already have detected the demon race's movements. However... they probably still cannot see the essence. Only a very small number—like the Old Master and Old Wang—truly understand where the key to winning this war lies...

No matter what, this is a good beginning. When the sky collapses, the tall ones will hold it up.

At that thought, Fang Chen felt considerably lighter.

By now, someone had already approached Xie Aman to ask about becoming a Xie Zhi cultivator, seemingly eager to join.

Xie Aman swept her gaze across the group, her eyes landing on Fang Chen as she smiled. "To join Xie Zhi, one must first possess a certain status and position. Second, one must be recommended by the higher-ups. And beyond that, one must be observant and clearheaded. Therefore, I will be recommending Fifth Brother and Ninth Brother to join as my right and left hands."

Hearing that she chose Nanming Ruyue and Fang Chen, many felt a wave of disappointment.

Li Shanzi sighed softly. Ji Sheng had never expected to be selected. He was still immersed in the shame of having failed to notice the betrayal at his side.

Chen Enxue immediately sneered, protesting, "And what about me? Am I not qualified?! If we're talking brains, am I worse than Fifth Brother and Ninth Brother? If I hadn't sensed something was wrong this time, would you have made it here?"

"What would you join for? Xie Zhi members can earn an Ancient Immortal Register through merit, but you're already in line at the Enlightenment God Palace. It'll be your turn soon. Are you going to compete with them for credit?" Xie Aman scoffed. "Besides, with your temperament, you would offend people everywhere. We already have the Rulai Monastery as an enemy. We don't need more. The Palace can't handle it."

After a pause, she added, "And the reason we were able to persuade the True King Clan to allow the Immortal Boat Formation into the Lower Six Realms is partly due to the Immortal Path Ninth Brother obtained back then. So for Ninth Brother to go and polish his credentials, that's already decided. As for Fifth Brother... he carries True Dragon blood. Perhaps he can charm a young lady from the Ancient Dragon God Palace. If he doesn't go, who will?"

Nanming Ruyue gave a bitter smile.

The others exchanged glances, their expressions peculiar. They knew, of course, that Nanming Ruyue had not been chosen for such frivolous reasons, but because of his steady temperament and reliability.

Still, the mention that meritorious service could earn an Ancient Immortal Register caught them off guard. Envy flashed in their eyes. Even as core disciples, they were not fully confident of securing Ancient Immortal Register immediately upon reaching the peak of the sixth transformation.

"I don't care. If there's another slot in the future, I want one," said Chen Enxue, rolling her eyes.

She walked aside to admire the scenery.

Xie Aman ignored her and beckoned to Fang Chen. "Let me see your History Immortal Book again."