The Secluded Dwelling

Several days later, Chen Fan and the others finally emerged from a Teleportation Array in an Ancient City, once again stirring up a commotion among countless cultivators. Though they were far away in the Southern Continent, news of all that happened across the Four Divine Continents spread far and wide; nothing under heaven remained unknown. Now that Chen Fan had reappeared in the world—and his cultivation had reached a level others could no longer see through—many were deeply shaken.

However, the events of the past half year had yet to reach this continent, so no one knew why Chen Fan had come. The Dugu Clan had also employed certain secret arts during this journey to quietly withdraw into seclusion, and only a small number of powerful experts might have sensed something.

Chen Fan, Bald Bird, and the others did not linger. Under the watchful eyes of countless cultivators, they left the Ancient City. Even the city lord arrived a step too late to pay them a visit and could only gaze helplessly at their retreating figures, sighing to himself.

According to the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, the Dugu Clan had brought Chen Jingjing and the others to live in seclusion in the deep mountains beyond the city. Chen Fan's group soon entered the massive mountain range. After crossing several ridges, they stood atop a peak and looked down, finally spotting a secluded settlement alive with surging crowds.

At this moment, the Dugu Clan appeared to be holding a competition for its younger generation. Many of the clan's outstanding juniors were participating. Among those waiting for their turn, Chen Fan saw Chen Jingjing, Zhang Rumeng, and the others, but Little Medicine Boy was nowhere to be seen.

"That brat Ye is probably still recovering from his injuries. Otherwise, he definitely would