The Fang Family Trio

Fang Hanyu's talent was truly outrageous?

Hearing Qing Wan'er's words, Fang Wang did not question them. Instead, his heart filled with anticipation. After all, Fang Hanyu had received the Heart Severing Evil Eyes, eyes painstakingly prepared by Green Cicada Valley. Zhou Xue had also said that after replacing his eyes, Fang Hanyu would undergo nirvana rebirth, his talent far surpassing what it had once been.

Even though he had believed it, when he truly witnessed Fang Hanyu's talent, he was still stunned.

At noon, Fang Wang and Fang Hanyu sparred by the lakeside.

After not seeing each other for a month, Fang Hanyu's cultivation had risen another level. He had now removed the strips of cloth covering his eyes. As their figures crossed, bloodlight glimmered in his gaze. Because his movement technique was so swift, it was as though two blood-red lines were rapidly stretching and shifting, drawing occasional cries of alarm from the demon beasts watching from afar.

Fang Wang was not fighting seriously at all; he was merely acting as a sparring partner. He felt that Fang Hanyu's reaction speed was already comparable to the ninth level of the Qi Nurturing Realm.

Whenever Fang Wang hastened his attacks, Fang Hanyu only needed a short while to adapt before he could keep up. Most importantly, Fang Hanyu could swiftly learn the sword moves Fang Wang used.

Were these the Heart Severing Evil Eyes?

Fang Wang became even more interested in Fang Hanyu's eyes and began using the foundational sword moves of the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art.

When he used the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art, it appeared as though he directly condensed it into the shape of a sword, but that was not actually the case. Ordinarily, the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art required sword moves for guidance. Only because he had reached the Great Perfection Realm and thoroughly mastered it could he make it seem so simple.

Every sword of the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art had different sword moves.

As Fang Wang's sword moves began to change, Fang Hanyu started imitating them as well. Their movements were almost perfectly synchronized.

What did that mean?

It meant Fang Hanyu's powers of observation were extremely strong, especially his eyes. They moved too quickly, dazzling the eye.

Looking closely, Fang Hanyu's pupils were blood-red, while his eyeballs were azure. At first glance, he resembled a vicious ghost, utterly terrifying.

It had to be said that after receiving the Heart Severing Evil Eyes, Fang Hanyu's entire temperament had changed. He was more aggressive than before, giving Fang Wang the impression that he was damn well a member of some demonic sect.

A full half hour passed.

Fang Hanyu stopped. Half-kneeling on the ground, he braced himself on his sword with one hand and panted heavily, drenched in sweat.

Standing before him, Fang Wang looked down and asked, "How much did you learn?"

"I've remembered everything, but I haven't fully learned it yet," Fang Hanyu said between pants. He raised his eyes to Fang Wang, his expression radiant.

Sunlight shone over the two of them, and the sight left Qing Wan'er somewhat dazed.

She had a premonition that, a hundred years from now, these two would shake Great Qi with their names.

Fang Wang extended his hand. Fang Hanyu smiled, raised his hand to grasp it, and was pulled to his feet.

"Your eyes are extraordinary. Aside from improving your aptitude, they've also strengthened your body tremendously."

"Yes. Any movement looks very slow in my eyes, and for some reason, I can remember it after seeing it once. My body can imitate it smoothly too. It's just that killing intent rises in my heart uncontrollably, so I'll have to keep it under control in the future."

"Remarkable. If your experiences and transformation were put into a story, you'd definitely be the protagonist."

"The protagonist?"

"Mm. From now on, Zhou Xue, you, and I can be the Fang Family's three protagonists. Zhou Xue will strategize and manage the Fang Family, you'll kill enemies and sweep aside everything in your path. A trio in a story can often accomplish great things!"

"And what about you?"

"I'll be responsible for being invincible."

"..."

Though Fang Hanyu was speechless, he was even more excited inside. He felt acknowledged.

Among the first batch of Fang Family disciples to pursue Immortal Cultivation, everyone revolved around Fang Wang and Zhou Xue. Fang Hanyu had been a genius ever since he began martial arts, but after starting Immortal Cultivation, he simply could not catch up to those two. He had always been holding in a breath of frustration.

Fang Hanyu took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Fine! From now on, whoever you two want me to kill, I'll kill. I won't ask for a reason!"

With azure eyes and crimson pupils, his long hair slightly disheveled, Fang Hanyu carried the air of a ghost from the human world even in broad daylight.

"Continue cultivating. Try to stay here until you can achieve Spirit Molding."

Fang Wang chuckled softly. He was not in a hurry to return to Taiyuan Sect. The spiritual energy in the Fang Realm was not the least bit inferior to that of his cave abode. He might as well train Fang Hanyu here. After returning to Taiyuan Sect, Fang Hanyu could train the other Fang Family disciples. That way, Fang Wang would have a group of trustworthy people who could be put to use in Taiyuan Sect.

Next, he needed to develop properly—grow stronger himself and make his clansmen stronger as well. Then he could stand up to Lu Yuanjun!

Lu Yuanjun was not merely a genius. Apart from being powerful himself, the waters behind him surely ran deep.

Thinking of this, Fang Wang was filled with fighting spirit.

Amid the wilderness, an inn stood beside a great river. Immortal cultivators occasionally descended there, while others departed.

The inn was quite large, with three full stories. Wisps of cooking smoke curled upward.

At that moment, in the open area at the center of the first floor, a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar held a folding fan and spoke passionately. "In the battle at Haixia City, White Clad Startling Swan slew Li Honggang with a single sword strike. Startling Swan Sword Qi lingered in the sky for a long time. That sword of his seemed to sever karma, but in truth, it stirred cultivators across the world to pursue the Sword Dao!"

"White robes and a fox mask—the Startling Swan rises in the human world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the cultivators around him broke into applause. White Clad Startling Swan's exploits always made cultivators' blood boil.

At a table near the corner, Fang Wang's father, Fang Yin, sighed with emotion. "White Clad Startling Swan is truly formidable. I never expected the world of immortal cultivation to be as thrilling as the martial world."

Across from him, Zhou Xue wore a bamboo hat. The corners of her lips rose as she smiled. "White Clad Startling Swan is indeed formidable. With such a genius, Taiyuan Sect has truly taken flight, and our Fang Family can benefit as well."

A young man beside them asked curiously, "Little sister, have you met White Clad Startling Swan?"

Zhou Xue shook her head, then said, "How could someone like me come into contact with such a figure? Enough, stop asking about him. White Clad Startling Swan's fame has spread far and wide. Be careful not to let his enemies hear you and think we have some connection to him."

At those words, the young man shrank his neck, while the elders beside him all shot him displeased looks.

"How far are we from the Fang Realm?" Fang Yin asked.

Zhou Xue answered, "Before going to the Fang Realm, we must first go somewhere else to prepare for its construction and, incidentally, add to the Fang Family's fighting strength."

Hearing that, the Fang Family members showed no concern. Instead, they all revealed looks of anticipation. Since Zhou Xue had led them away from Fang Manor and traveled tirelessly for several months, her actions had completely won them over. Even the elders now followed her lead.

Fang Yin sighed. "I haven't seen that brat Fang Wang in a long time. That boy has had plenty of ideas since he was little. I just hope he doesn't offend anyone after arriving at Taiyuan Sect."

The others comforted him in turn, all praising Fang Wang for being sensible.

Zhou Xue merely smiled without speaking. She silently lifted her teacup and savored the fragrance of the tea.

Fang Realm, lakeside.

Fang Wang sat in meditation. As he absorbed Qi, he watched Fang Hanyu in the distance. Fang Hanyu faced the lake as he practiced his technique, spiritual energy turning into mist and gathering around him. He wanted to condense it into the shape of a dragon, but for now, it looked more like a bloated giant python.

The Heart Severing Evil Eyes really are formidable. This kid has already glimpsed the entrance.

Fang Wang sighed inwardly. No wonder Zhou Xue had dug out so many eyes. They truly were powerful.

Had he not seen Fang Hanyu lose control and nearly begin a slaughter, he really would have wanted a pair of Heart Severing Evil Eyes himself.

One night two months earlier, Fang Hanyu had suddenly fallen into demonic deviation while cultivating and intended to slaughter the demon beasts within the Fang Realm. Fortunately, Fang Wang stopped him in time and knocked him unconscious. Fang Hanyu had not fallen into demonic deviation again afterward, but it had planted a seed of worry in Fang Wang's heart.

What grade of Life-Bound Treasure Spirit would Fang Hanyu shape after obtaining the Heart Severing Evil Eyes?

Fang Wang was greatly looking forward to it.

Five months had passed since returning to the Fang Realm. Fang Wang's cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Spirit Sculpting Realm, while Fang Hanyu had already reached the eighth level of the Qi Nurturing Realm and was about to challenge the ninth level. Once he reached the ninth level of the Qi Nurturing Realm, Fang Wang would bring him back to Taiyuan Sect.

Fang Wang believed that, with his own talent, Guang Qiuxian should be able to accept Fang Hanyu and provide a method for suppressing his inner demon.

After a while.

The mist surrounding Fang Hanyu dispersed. He turned to Fang Wang and sighed. "Fang Wang, this technique is too difficult to begin learning. What level have you cultivated it to? Could you show me?"

Fang Wang smiled. "Even if I showed you, you wouldn't understand. This technique is extraordinary—it's an inheritance of the Jihao Sect, after all. Stop prying, or you might be scared silly."