"Elder Xuanji?" Hearing Wei Huan's words, Fang Qianyuan did not lower his guard, but he could not help turning toward the approaching goshawk and listening.
"That's right. This is indeed my father's wish," the goshawk continued in a human voice.
"I don't understand. Even if Elder Xuanji has old ties with the Lord of Ten Thousand Miles, he shouldn't act like this," Wei Huan said.
"My father said there are reasons behind this matter. It is not merely out of regard for an old friendship. He hopes Elder Wei will oblige."
"Is that so?" Wei Huan paused in surprise.
Listening to their conversation, Fang Qianyuan felt doubts stirring in his heart as well. "Why would Elder Wang intervene in this matter? I am not someone who fails to appreciate kindness, but if this puts him in a difficult position, there is no need. Once I drive Elder Wei and the others back, I can simply leave on my own."
Hearing this, Wei Huan could not help giving a derisive smile. "Young Master Fang, you certainly have confidence in yourself."
Fang Qianyuan said, "My strength is already a match for the Earth Rank Tenth Transformation. Even you, Elder Wei, cannot keep me here."
Wei Huan said, "Judging by your earlier attacks, that is indeed true. However, the combat strength of the Earth Rank Tenth Transformation is not so simple. I will show you the strength of a true Tenth Transformation!"
At this point, his tone shifted. "Besides, I have already seen through your abilities and methods and made ample preparations. Never mind that you have yet to attain true tenth-transformation combat strength-even if you possessed it, I fear you would still meet your bitter end here today!"
The goshawk cried anxiously, "Elder Wei!"
Wei Huan said, "There is no need to