When Fang Yu, who had slain the Supreme Heavenly Rank Li San with a single strike, returned to the Fang Family.
The entire Fang Family was still brightly lit.
No one had gone to sleep.
Apart from those former subordinates who were using Ninth Grade Blood Coagulation Pills in the back garden to restore their strength, everyone else was waiting in the main hall.
Ye Wenjun paced back and forth; it was the first time she had shown such unease.
Shangguan Linghui advised, "Sister Wenjun, Mr. Fang will definitely be fine; you don’t need to worry."
Ye Wenjun nodded lightly.
Even though she knew worrying was useless, she still felt very anxious.
After all, the opponent was of the Supreme Heavenly Rank.
"Miss Ye, from what I know of Mr. Fang, he wouldn’t do anything without confidence," Gu Zhenxiong remarked lightly.
Everyone looked towards Gu Zhenxiong.
They knew from seeing Gu Zhenxiong paying respect to Fang Yu earlier that they must know each other.
But...
To say in front of Ye Wenjun that he knew Fang Yu better, was that perhaps overstepping?
Gu Zhenxiong continued:
"In all previous cultivation battles, Mr. Fang has always strategized meticulously... He has never lost to anyone."
"If there’s a weakness in Mr. Fang, it’s that he values loyalty and righteousness overly much."
Mentioning this,
Others deeply nodded in agreement.
The Thirty-six Xuantian and the Four Saint Generals around the hall still hadn’t thought that Fang Yu could gather so many experts.
If these fifty or so elderly could recover their strength,
Then the current Fang Yu would have the power to fight against the Five Great Divine Palaces.
The reason why the Five Great Divine Palaces are revered by cultivators around the world is that they have many Supreme Heavenly Rank powerhouses.
"Sister Wenjun, Mr. Gu is right... Mr. Fang doesn’t seem like a reckless person," Xu Sisi also consoled from the side.
Just then—
A voice came from outside the hall.
"Do I look like someone who acts recklessly?"
Everyone was taken aback, their faces lit up with joy, and they looked towards the entrance.
They saw Fang Yu, hands behind his back, swaggering in.
Under the hall lights, his demeanor and tall figure were illuminated.
Everyone stood up at the same time, looking at Fang Yu with awe.
"Mr. Fang, you’re back!"
"Mr. Fang!"
Everyone greeted Fang Yu in unison.
Fang Yu simply waved his hands and said, "No need for such formalities; what era are we in? I’m not fond of these old customs."
Everyone chuckled.
Gu Zhenxiong then asked, "Mr. Fang, did the Supreme Heavenly Rank Li San escape?"
Fang Yu walked over to the sofa, sat down, picked up a teapot, poured a cup of tea, and after taking a few sips, said, "You really have so little faith in me."
"This..." Gu Zhenxiong gave an embarrassed smile.
"You all don’t need to worry, Li San may run fast, but he couldn’t outrun my sword. Now, he has already reported to the Yama Palace."
Everyone was shocked.
Another Supreme Heavenly Rank had just died like that.
It was unbelievable.
"Li San is dead?"
"This..."
"Mr. Fang, your strength..."
The Four Saint Generals also couldn’t help but step forward.
With the return of Fang Yu, the Fang Family had become much safer; someone who could easily kill a Supreme Heavenly Rank was surely more than capable of protecting the Fang Family.
"My strength is still at Circulation Heaven Position... but who said that the weak can’t overcome the strong?" Fang Yu countered.
That stumped everyone.
This was something only the leader of the Four Saint Generals, the Azure Dragon Li Wenyuan, had the right to comment on—
"Speaking of which, I am not surprised at all that Mr. Fang can overcome the strong with the weak... I remember the first time I fought with Mr. Fang, my four brothers and I used all our trump cards, but Mr. Fang dominated us from start to finish! I remember that at that time, Mr. Fang was just at Supreme Heavenly Position. I didn’t expect that in just a short time, he has already reached Circulation Heaven Position... I believe it won’t be long before Mr. Fang can break through to Supreme Heavenly Rank... and even become a Saint-ranked master!"
The Saint?
Everyone was surprised.
"Is there really a Saint level?" someone asked.
Before the Four Saint Generals could speak.
Gu Zhenxiong beside the sofa said, "Definitely..."
"Hmm?"
Fang Yu also couldn’t help but be taken aback, asking, "Gu Zhenxiong, are you so sure?"
"Uh... Sir, why are you looking at me like that? I’m timid, heh..."
"Cut it out, just tell me, how do you know for sure there is a Saint rank?" Fang Yu asked.
Gu Zhenxiong coughed a little, enjoying the focus of everyone’s attention, and said:
"Actually, I also didn’t know until recently. How many years have passed since Taia Sect was established, I do not know. Not to mention the Five Great Divine Palaces, even the Three Divine Sect wouldn’t dare say they have existed as long as my Taia Sect."
"So... the scriptures left by Taia Sect are also the most complete and oldest in this world. Among them, there is a book about ancient cultivators."
Gu Zhenxiong, now able to become the eldest disciple, relied on his exceptional wisdom and his talent for reading extensively.
"Heavenly Rank has its classifications. Saint rank has nine stages... known as the Great Saint Ninth Rank. When reaching the stage of Great Saint, the cultivator’s abilities undergo a qualitative leap! When I saw this book a while ago, I thought it was too fake, all made up, but today I know it’s all true!"
"Brother, how do you know it’s true?" his sect brother, Gu Yanghong, asked.
"If it wasn’t true, how would Saint Rank Doctor exist? If it wasn’t true, how could Emperor Ziwei govern all these Supreme Heavenly Rank powerhouses?"
Everyone was speechless.
Fang Yu nodded and said, "I’ve heard of the Great Saint Ninth Rank. But which specific nine ranks, there’s no clear statement, do you still remember clearly?"
"This... Mr. Fang, when I return to Taia one day, I’ll find that book for you to see," Gu Zhenxiong said.
"Good!"
After all, he needed to return to the Taia Sect to treat the old Sect Master.
Looking at the time, Fang Yu said, "It’s very late today, everyone go and rest."
"Yes!"
Everyone dispersed.
The hall soon quieted down.
"Sir, have a good rest early," Xu Sisi bowed.
"Mm."
Now, only Ye Wenjun and Fang Yu were left in the entire hall.
Suddenly, Fang Yu felt Ye Wenjun’s gaze was somewhat different, and he said, "Wife, why are you looking at me like this!"
Ye Wenjun didn’t speak.
Fang Yu asked again, "What’s the matter?"
Before she could speak, Ye Wenjun suddenly turned and went upstairs.
Leaving Fang Yu puzzled.
"Hey... she even gave me a cold look?"
Fang Yu dashed up in a flash.
Bang!
Ye Wenjun slammed the door, blocking Fang Yu outside.
Fang Yu couldn’t help but glare, "What is this behavior, this woman ah, really needs a good talking to! Today, I must exercise my authority as the head of the family!"
He walked up, clicked the door open with a push.
Just as Fang Yu pushed the door open—
Ye Wenjun threw herself at him.
Her arms hung around his neck.
Her cheek pressed against his shoulder.
Muffled sobs began to sound.
Fang Yu felt tears soaking his clothes on his shoulder.