Fusion of the Heavenly Eye

"As you said, even if I don't go looking for them, they'll come looking for me. Since that's the case, why should I refuse?" Chen Fan said with a faint smile, as calm as drifting clouds and a gentle breeze.

But naturally, he would not go knocking on their door himself. If what the scholar said was true, then he would remain here and devote himself to quietly cultivating the Great Dao, while also merging with the true Heavenly Eye to raise his own strength.

No matter what, the gains from his battle with Fu Hongchen could be great or small. At the very least, he had found a direction.

Seeing Chen Fan nod in agreement, the scholar's face also showed a trace of a smile, and a flicker of expectation appeared in his eyes. His great vengeance was about to be repaid; once his wish was fulfilled and his inner demon dispelled, perhaps he too would leave this village and set foot upon the path of the strong once more.

"However... Fellow Daoist Chen, forgive my bluntness. Although you were able to suppress and kill Fu Hongchen, Fu Baihou's current strength is likely not something you can handle. I will first help you perfectly merge with this Heavenly Eye, but even after obtaining the complete Heavenly Eye Treasure Art, your chances of victory will still be slim. Have you thought this through? Even if you are defeated then, I will not intervene." The scholar spoke solemnly, his expression utterly serious.

Chen Fan nodded slightly. "It doesn't matter. I came here for the sake of tempering myself as well. In truth, I lost the battle against Fu Hongchen. I only won when we competed in foundations. I underestimated the limit a mid-stage Spirit Division cultivator could reach. Now, Fu Baihou