Unwavering I

Fortunately, the banquet hall was soon opened, and people began to enter.

Lu Mei Sha and the other woman didn't stay with Zhang Rongfang for long before entering the room and taking their seats.

"Aren't you going?" Lu Mei Sha asked Zhang Rongfang was still standing in the same spot.

"I'll go later, you go first," Zhang Rongfang said with a smile. His purpose in coming here wasn't any banquet, so whether he entered or not didn't matter to him.

"Alright then." Lu Mei Sha prepared to sit down before going to find him.

She has now seen through it all; since the other party was willing to go to so much trouble just to bump into her by chance.

If she still holds onto it, then something is somewhat off.

Love should be a two-way street.

So, something came to her mind, and she turned around and walked lightly toward the venue, her mood instantly improving.

"You wouldn't be..." Han Lu Si's best friend, seemed to have noticed something amiss.

"No. It's not what you think," Lu Mei Sha immediately retorted. She turned to look at her friend's doubtful face and felt helpless.

"Stop thinking about it, let's go in."

At the back of the venue, Zhang Rongfang watched as the two women entered the venue with the flow of people, while others approached them to try and get closer to them.

He seems to be very popular, but in reality, many people want to get closer to the people of Mu Chi Prefecture.

After all, the current Mu Chi Prefecture comes from Noble Lineage of Spirit Person people.

Moreover, he was one of the great Noble who had not been purged.

"Sorry I'm a little late." Just as Zhang Rongfang was about to look at the clock not far away, a familiar voice came from not far to his right.

He turned his head and saw a woman in a pure white dress, with a white headband, black hair like a waterfall, and eyes as black as ink.

Especially her crimson lips, like a drop of blood suddenly falling on the snow. Strikingly conspicuous.

"It's alright, not too late at all." Zhang Rongfang squinted. What he noticed first was not the other person's beauty, but the way she had just approached.

Suddenly, a guess flashed through his mind.

You broke through?

"Yes, I succeeded just yesterday," the Heavenly Maiden replied. "Turning, cultivating the mind, focusing the will—it's indeed very difficult. But I really succeeded."

Her eyes were hazy as she looked at Zhang Rongfang, but her gaze was unfocused, as if she were looking at someone further away behind Zhang Rongfang.

Zhang Rongfang opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He realized that the Heavenly Maiden had not only broken through the transition to the Extreme Realm, but also seemed to have made a breakthrough in the Grandmaster Realm.

"Shall we talk somewhere else?" he suggested.

"Good."

The two walked at a leisurely pace, led by a servant, past the side of the venue, and into a small, closed garden.

There was a pavilion in the garden, surrounded by white gauze. Just like the style that the Heavenly Maiden liked best.

Inside the pavilion, there was another person, a man in blue with gray hair and a heavy bronze mask on his face.

When Zhang Rongfang saw Dark Light Vision, his brows furrowed slightly.

He couldn't see through the other person's mask; the material of the mask seemed to be made from the same material used for statues of Gods and Buddhas.

Furthermore, his gaze fell on the other person's back, where a sword was carried.

In the martial arts world, there are actually not many people who use swords.

Because in practical use, swords are generally limited by their material and cannot be used for frequent slashing, and their power is far less than that of knives.

In many situations, swords are more for show, for appearance. But this person before him... "Please sit." Seeing Zhang Rongfang approach, the man smiled slightly and pointed to the Prayer Mat in front of him.

"And who are you?" Zhang Rongfang glanced at the Heavenly Maiden beside him. She seemed to be lost in thought, and stood slightly still next to the masked man, as if she were willing to place herself in a lower position.

"I am also a member of the Reverse Time Society, and I would consider myself an old man. I came here this time to see you with my own eyes," the masked man laughed, his voice Azure Elder and clear, yet carrying an eerie buzzing echo, making it impossible to tell whether he was male or female.

"Have you made a decision?" Zhang Rongfang asked as he sat down.

After the Reverse Time Society took the initiative to protect him last time, he realized that their attitude towards him was probably better and more important than he had imagined.

"There is a decision, of course, but there must be something the Abbot hasn't explained to us yet," the masked man said with a smile.

"How shall I address you?"

"Just call me Yun," the masked man replied.

The word "cloud" has some meaning.

Zhang Rongfang pondered the word for a moment, then looked up and said seriously.

"You should understand that there is nothing absolutely perfect in this world, and the same is true for Dao Foundation."

"But we cannot take such risks. Perhaps the Abbot is unaware of this." Yun Xiao faded. "In the He Country, although King Mu Li has submitted to the Emperor, he has secretly recruited many disciples from the Human Immortal Temple. Now, King Mu Li Residence in the He Country can be said to resemble the Human Immortal Temple more than the Human Immortal Temple."

Zhang Rongfang was slightly taken aback.

Ever since his last conversation with King Mu Li, he had a feeling that the guy would cause trouble sooner or later.

But now, unexpectedly, they've actually started causing trouble.

"It seems even the abbot doesn't know. That's good." Seeing Zhang Rongfang's expression, Yun immediately understood and his tone became relaxed again.

"Have you secretly bestowed a new Dao Foundation?" Zhang Rongfang suddenly asked.

He had foreseen this would happen because he had previously granted the Reverse Time Society a direct Blood Descendant.

"Yes, it's a pity the effect is far inferior to that of the abbot's personal instruction," Yun sighed.

"So you came?"

"Yes. I just don't know what the Abbot's opinion is? What are the required conditions?" Yun replied.

This is an attempt to mass-produce first-generation Blood Descendant!

Zhang Rongfang fell into thought. He did not respond for a moment.

"Given the current situation, does the Abbot still believe there's any room for reconciliation between us and the gods and Gods and Buddhas?" Yun said calmly. "They're currently embroiled in internal strife, but once things calm down, they'll eventually have time to act. If we don't prepare now, then..."

"It seems you've already tried," Zhang Rongfang. "May I ask why you were so determined to oppose the gods and Gods and Buddhas?"

The Rebel Alliance and the Reverse Time Society are organizations that have always remained hidden behind the scenes, shrouded in mystery. But why would they oppose gods and Gods and Buddhas? What is the source of such deep hatred?

This was something Zhang Rongfang hadn't found out.

"Why?" Yun Xiao, but this smile was completely different from before. Her voice carried a hint of resignation and clarity.

"In this world, there are always those who are unwilling to live a life of subservience under Gods and Buddhas. There are always those who yearn for the freedom of the wind in the mountains and forests. There are always those who have been oppressed by Spirit Person for too long."

"Martial artists, commoners, avengers, and many more who have joined us for other reasons. Perhaps everyone had different reasons for joining."

But after joining, everyone shared a common goal. That was...

The cloud paused for a moment.

"I don't want to!"

Zhang Rongfang did not want to dwell on those two words.

"We are willing to accept the illusions bestowed by Gods and Buddhas. Immortality, power, and authority—everything is granted by them. But do you know that all of this should have been ours to begin with? They took it all away and then offered us a tiny bit of so-called reward," Yun lamented.

Zhang Rongfang suddenly understood.

The name "Reverse Time Society"Reverse Time Society itself is meaningful.

"Alright, having said all that, we now sincerely invite the Abbot to join the association and fight against the Gods and Buddhas together."

After all, the abbot has now become a thorn in their side. Why not band together and help each other instead of fighting alone?

Yun's words made sense; indeed, Zhang Rongfang had no reason to refuse to join.

Currently, he is bearing the pressure alone, relying solely on Master Yue's side. However, in reality, the Human Immortal Temple is already seen as an enemy by the Gods and Buddhas forces. Sooner or later, it will inevitably be targeted for attack.

Zhang Rongfang also saw this clearly, so he kept trying to figure out the details of Gods and Buddhas on his own.

Joining the Reverse Time Society would not change his situation; in fact, it would bring him more benefits.

But the first Zhang Rongfang thought of was Master Yue.

If he joins the Reverse Time Society, and then Master Yue and the Reverse Time Society clash, how should he position himself? Will his power and Blood Descendant become an asset that can harm Master Yue?

It seemed she had sensed his concerns.

"If it involves Yue Sect Leader, the Abbot can decide for himself whether to participate. Besides, the Abbot may have misunderstood us," he said softly.

"In reality, due to the will of the Extreme Realm, many grandmasters and Great Grandmaster are free individuals. The Reverse Time Society no means to restrict everyone. They are free to come and go, and they can fight against the Gods and Buddhas in their own way. This is our common goal."

"I'm sorry. Right now, I just want to live a peaceful and quiet life for a few years. These things are too far away for me to consider, and I have no plans for them." With that in mind, Zhang Rongfang politely declined.

He remembered the Reverse Time Society him by Ni Shi Hui, Di Jiang, Heavenly Maiden, Ran Xin Yue, and the previous acts of protection.

However, he doesn't have an urgent need to join the organization right now. Based on his development, as long as he continues to wait and persevere, the continuous improvement of his Attribute Points will steadily make him stronger and stronger.

Therefore, he is not in a hurry.

"Since that's the case," Yun seemed to have seen through Zhang Rongfang's thoughts. "The Abbot should think it over carefully."

"Cloud Mister, is the Heavenly Maiden truly..." Zhang Rongfang hadn't finished speaking when he saw the other party slightly raise his hand.

"The fundamental difference between a Grandmaster and Great Grandmaster lies in concentrating one's own will. A Grandmaster's strength lies in self-improvement, but Great Grandmaster needs to identify the strongest will within themselves."

Deep within everyone's heart, there is something they would never give up or relinquish. It might be a person, a memory, an object, or even a dream.

It was obvious that the Heavenly Maiden had been found.

Zhang Rongfang sighed inwardly. The Heavenly Maiden at this moment possessed a similar aura to the Great Grandmaster he had met before.

If a grandmaster is someone who refuses to admit defeat, then Great Grandmaster is characterized by an even stronger physical constitution due to prolonged Final Form.

At the same time, the mind and will are concentrated into a powerful force, which can overwhelm the opponent and cause them to lose without a fight.

The key to breaking through to the top of the Great Grandmaster lies in how to gather and consolidate momentum.

"Heavenly Maiden has successfully crossed that step and has her own power." Yun sighed. "It is extremely rare for someone to achieve this so quickly within the association."

Zhang Rongfang seemed to be deep in thought, and then asked a few more questions about the Great Grandmaster's gathering of power.

The other party answered all questions without reservation. Without careful observation, one would never guess that this Yun was also a person of the Extreme Realm.