In a desolate area, tens of thousands of miles away from the Purple Sun Mountain Range, a calm space suddenly rippled like water waves, revealing a slender figure.
This figure was none other than Fang Chen, sent out by Luo Qingyan from the Ziyang Sect.
In an instant, his chaotic consciousness became clear. He opened his eyes and stepped out from the rippling space, looking around.
"This place is at least ten thousand miles away from the Purple Sun Mountain Range," Fang Chen estimated after observing his surroundings, quickly reaching this conclusion in his mind.
Even for a martial artist in the Alchemy Realm, crossing such a distance would take a considerable amount of time. Yet now, he had traversed it in just a few breaths, undoubtedly saving Fang Chen a lot of time.
"Jincheng Sect, I am preparing a grand gift for you." A glint of cold light flashed in his eyes as he discerned the direction and hurriedly flew towards Fengyan City.
Now, his cultivation had reached the Zhen Zhi level in the Alchemy Realm, and his speed was comparable to that of a Primordial Embryo Realm martial artist, if not faster. Therefore, there was no need for him to rely on flying beasts of the Alchemy Realm for transportation. As for those above the Alchemy Realm, Fang Chen had no idea where to find one in such a short time, nor was it necessary.
Having crossed tens of thousands of miles, he was now not far from Fengyan City, with only about half the distance remaining. At his speed, which rivaled that of a Primordial Embryo Realm Martial Artist, he could cover this distance in half a day's time.
It should be noted that when he initially traveled from Fengyan City, even riding on the Crimson Flame Bird, it took them three to four days. Now, he could make the journey in just about half a day. Moreover, at that time, Fang Chen was merely at the Body Refinement Realm; now, just over a month later, he had already reached the Alchemy Realm. The changes in life were truly extraordinary.
Half a day passed quickly during Fang Chen's journey.
Soon, when the blazing sun hung high overhead, a familiar city appeared before Fang Chen's eyes.
"Fengyan City!" At the city gate, Fang Chen looked up at the large plaque bearing three gilded characters and a gentle smile flickered across his somewhat travel-worn face.
Compared to the grandeur and multitude of powerful figures at Ziyang Sect, this remote Fengyan City had its strongest martial artist at most at the Alchemy Realm. However, this place was Fang Chen's home; it was where the Fang Family resided and where all his closest relatives were.
"Jincheng Sect, I will make sure you come back empty-handed." Fang Chen thought to himself as he clenched his fists hidden within his sleeves. At the same time, a chilling glint flashed in his dark eyes. This glint disappeared so quickly that those around him merely felt as if a cold wind had blown by and were unable to notice anything unusual.
Fang Chen stepped forward towards Fang Residence.
Although it had only been just over a month since Fang Chen's departure, at that time the Fang Family was undergoing significant changes due to their conflict with the Wang Family and major transformations within Fengyan City. Therefore, upon returning after more than a month, Fang Chen immediately noticed many substantial changes throughout the city.
The Wang family residence, once ravaged by war, has now been rebuilt. However, the large character "Wang" on the plaque has been replaced with "Fang." Clearly, this is a new mansion for the Fang Family following their ancestral home, the Fang Residence. On both sides of the street, the shops that once bore the Wang surname have vanished, replaced almost entirely by those displaying the character "Fang."
In summary, the division between the Fang and Wang families has been shattered with the fall of the Wang family. Today, Fengyan City can truly be said to belong to the Fang family. The Fang Family is undoubtedly the unchallenged ruler of Fengyan City, with no other force capable of rivaling them.
Originally, the head of the Fang Family, Fang Chen's grandfather Fang Zheng Tian, was already recognized as the strongest expert in Fengyan City. Before Fang Chen left, both Fang Zheng Tian and Fang Qingshan had broken through to the Alchemy Realm, becoming two of only a few experts at that level in Fengyan City.
Unlike in Ziyang Sect, where Alchemy Realm practitioners are merely Outer Sect Disciples, in a remote city like Fengyan City, an Alchemy Realm expert is considered an extraordinary powerhouse. Just considering their strength alone, Fang Zheng Tian and Fang Qingshan could easily sweep away all other forces in Fengyan City.
Moreover, this is not all; aside from their peak combat power in the Alchemy Realm intimidating all of Fengyan City, the other levels of strength within the Fang Family are also formidable. The Fang Family has always been powerful; both in overall strength and influence, they surpass the Wang family. With the Wang family's destruction, the Fang Family has begun to establish itself as the sole dominant force in Fengyan City. Not to mention, their resources have improved significantly compared to before.
In martial arts, one relies on both personal strength and resources. The increase in resources directly leads to more members of the Fang Family advancing from Body Refinement Realm to Qi Boundary. The entire Fang Family is rising rapidly like bamboo shoots after rain.
Additionally, there is a rumor circulating in Fengyan City.
It is said that the Young Master of the Fang Family, Fang Chen, has joined Ziyang Sect. This news is even more shocking than the powerful strength of the Fang Family itself.
What kind of existence is Ziyang Sect?
Although Fengyan City is located in a remote area, no one is unfamiliar with Ziyang Sect, a highly esteemed sect within Great Zhao Kingdom. The power and mystery of Ziyang Sect are deeply ingrained in everyone's minds. Now that Young Master Fang Chen has become a disciple of Ziyang Sect, this alone is far more shocking than anything else and instills fear in those with ulterior motives.
As for whether this news is true? No one doubts it.
Because shortly after Fang Chen entered Colorful Sacred Realm and Lian Yiyue passed her Entry Examination, two groups came to congratulate Fengyan City. One group was from Charming Immortal Sect and another from the royal family of Great Zhao Kingdom!
Within Great Zhao Kingdom, although sects hold more prestige and royal influence has waned considerably, no one questions the royal family's power. The royal family can be considered an extremely powerful cultivation family, and Royal Zhao Family represents orthodoxy within Great Zhao Kingdom; even other powerful sects typically do not dare to offend them.
However, at this moment within a courtyard of the Fang Family, laughter can be heard.
"A mere Fengyan City and its Fang Family dare to make a big deal over a lowly maid against my Zhao Family?" A young man dressed in bright yellow robes leisurely sits on a rocking chair with half-closed eyes. His thin lips curl slightly as he speaks; his previously handsome face suddenly reveals an air of arrogance and malice.
"Though she may be a lowly maid, it’s said she’s that Fang Chen’s personal servant... Fifth Brother, you can play around but why go so far as to kill her?" One of two similarly aged young men beside him speaks up.
Upon hearing this, the young man in bright yellow robes known as Fifth Brother suddenly darkens his expression and angrily retorts: "Play? What nonsense! Before I could even act, that lowly maid took her own life."
"Fifth Brother, this time you really have made a fool of yourself," another young man beside him teased. "Now, because of this matter, we are stuck in Fengyan City by the Fang Family."
"A mere Fengyan City and Fang Family, how dare they be so arrogant? They are truly seeking death," Fifth Brother said, his anger rising.
Since the incident occurred, they had originally planned to leave, but their entire group was half-heartedly detained in Fengyan City by the Fang Family with various excuses. How could the sons of the Royal Zhao Family be 'held' in such a remote place? If this got out, they would definitely be laughed at. It was as absurd as if an emperor were suddenly struck by a beggar while traveling.
"Exactly! Just because that Fang Chen became a disciple of the Ziyang Sect? This insignificant Fang Family is truly lawless. My Zhao Family has more than one or two people in the Ziyang Sect. If we get angry, we could wipe out this lone heir," another person said fiercely. However, his fierce expression quickly turned into a sneer.
"This Fang Chen is just a lucky fool. I heard that during the recent Inhuman assessment in Ziyang Sect, a ruthless person emerged who single-handedly slaughtered nearly all the Hunters along the way with sheer Human Power, allowing the others to enter Ziyang Sect without much obstruction. Otherwise, how many could have made it in? It's debatable whether someone from such a remote place could even make it out."
"Yes, I've heard about this too. I wonder who that ruthless person is. I heard that among those Hunters, some were powerful enough to have killed quite a few Freaks at the Body Refinement Realm level. That person single-handedly slaughtered so many Freaks; it's truly... terrifying!" Fifth Brother shook his head and sighed, looking quite regretful. "If I had known earlier, I should have suppressed my cultivation at Body Refinement Realm for another two years; otherwise, I might have already entered Ziyang Sect by now."
"Indeed, indeed," the other two young men echoed.
But just then, an angry voice suddenly rang out.
"You scoundrel! Come with me to apologize to the Fang Family!"
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