Chapter 1020

Chapter 1020 Huaixu’s Cultivation Level

 

At this moment, Zheng Ze walked in from outside.

“Mr. Fang, you asked me to check the Sacred Rankings of Tianlun Zhenren and Bu Fan. I just sent my subordinates to look it up,” Zheng Ze said.

“How are they ranked?” Fang Yu asked.

“Tianlun Zhenren is ranked sixth on the Sacred Rankings, and Bu Fan is ranked fifty-second,” Zheng Ze replied.

Fang Yu noticed Zheng Ze’s excited expression and asked, “Why do you look so happy?”

“Well, the Sacred Rankings were just updated yesterday… and my teacher moved up two more positions,” Zheng Ze said.

After speaking, he secretly glanced at Huai Xu.

He knew his teacher didn’t like discussing rankings on the Sacred List.

Huai Xu’s expression remained unchanged.

“Up two positions? Now ranked third?” Fang Yu asked.

“Yes, my teacher’s name is now third on the Sacred Rankings,” Zheng Ze answered.

“That’s quite impressive,” Fang Yu said. “I’ve noticed that people in the North Capital martial arts world seem to take the Sacred Rankings very seriously.”

“Of course, being on the Sacred Rankings… that represents the true top-tier masters who have been famous for a long time! The title of Sacred Ranked expert is not just a symbol of strength, but also a symbol of status,” Zheng Ze said. “Especially those ranked at the top of the Sacred Rankings, each one has significant background. They’re worshipped like saints by practitioners in the Yanxia martial arts world.”

“That’s precisely why, Mr. Fang… your defeat of Cangyuan Zhenren at the Hengyue Hotel this noon has already shocked all of Yanxia!”

“You’ve trampled a Sacred Ranked expert under your feet, it’s truly…”

As Zheng Ze spoke, his eyes filled with admiration when looking at Fang Yu.

Fang Yu didn’t care much about it, but turned to look at Huai Xu instead.

The cultivation aura that Huai Xu occasionally emitted seemed to be around the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm.

But he was now ranked third on the Sacred Rankings.

And that Cangyuan whom Fang Yu defeated at noon today was also at the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm, yet ranked only twenty-third on the Sacred Rankings.

Spanning a full twenty ranks, their cultivation levels couldn’t possibly be at the same stage.

“Huai Xu, I’ve always been curious, what level has your true cultivation reached?” Fang Yu asked.

Huai Xu smiled slightly and said, “Can’t you tell, Brother Fang?”

“I can only see cultivation around the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm, but it must be higher than that, right?” Fang Yu asked with narrowed eyes.

Huai Xu didn’t speak, but the cultivation aura around him slowly spread out.

A powerful pressure enveloped the entire small teahouse.

Zheng Ze, with his lower cultivation, instantly turned pale.

“Peak of the Fusion Realm… Huai Xu, you really… surprise me,” Fang Yu stared at Huai Xu with widened eyes.

He had tested the talents of both Huai Xu and Ouyang Xiuyuan before.

Huai Xu’s talent… was quite mediocre.

At that time, Fang Yu had predicted that his cultivation would at most reach the Nascent Soul stage, and it would be difficult to step into the Fusion Realm.

But unexpectedly, Huai Xu had actually reached the peak of the Fusion Realm.

Half a step into the Tribulation Realm…

This was practically a miracle that defied the heavens.

Huai Xu quickly withdrew his cultivation aura.

Zheng Ze immediately felt relieved and gasped for breath.

“Brother Fang, you once said that my talent was mediocre, and if I wanted decent achievements, I would need to put in ten times the effort of others,” Huai Xu said. “All these years, I’ve done as you said… but in the end, my talent was limited, and I could only reach this stage.”

“No, reaching this stage… has already broken my initial conclusion,” Fang Yu said. “From now on, you can aim for the Tribulation Realm.”

“Tribulation Realm?” Huai Xu smiled and shook his head, saying, “That’s impossible, not just because of my talent, but also because… in many places now, one can barely feel the existence of spiritual energy.”

“That’s true… but everything has variables, it’s hard to say,” Fang Yu said. “You can maintain a more positive attitude.”

Huai Xu picked up his teacup and took a sip.

“By the way, Brother Fang, why did you suddenly ask about the matter between Su Yuanzhou and Tianlun Zhenren from back then?” Huai Xu asked.

“Someone named Su Changge asked for my help,” Fang Yu said.

“Su Changge?” Huai Xu frowned slightly.

“It’s nothing major, just killing someone,” Fang Yu said.

“Wanting revenge against Bu Fan?” Huai Xu asked.

“Yes,” Fang Yu nodded and said.

“Bu Fan… indeed hasn’t received the punishment he deserves,” Huai Xu said in a deep voice.

“Don’t worry, I’ll handle it in one go this time,” Fang Yu stood up and said, “Those who deserve punishment won’t escape.”

…

For three consecutive days, Su Changge didn’t come to find Fang Yu.

However, Fang Yu’s name had become the most discussed name in Yanxia during these days.

Even in the secular world, many people were inquiring about Fang Yu’s deeds.

On the morning of the fourth day, after his morning exercise, Fang Yu sat at the dining table eating breakfast.

“Brother Fang, today’s newspaper headline is still about you,” Zhao Zinan said, looking at a newspaper.

Fang Yu lowered his head to drink his porridge and said, “Still discussing it after so many days? What’s the topic today?”

“Today’s headline is… ‘Unveiling the Background of the Great Demon Fang Yu: Which Family Does He Come From? Why Does He Have Such a Close Relationship with Huai Xu, the Officer of the Martial Arts Association…'” Zhao Zinan read from the newspaper.

“Brother Yu, this article is about ten thousand words long. I almost believed it after reading it,” Su Lengyun said from the side.

“What I admire most are authors who make up stories like this, they can write so much nonsense,” Fang Yu said, raising his head.

“Master, that Su Changge has come to see you,” Little Fengling’s voice came through.

“Finally here. Take him to the small pavilion in the wheat field, I’ll be right there,” Fang Yu said.

“Alright,” Little Fengling responded.

Fang Yu finished the white porridge in his bowl, took a piece of paper handed by Su Lengyun, wiped his mouth, and got up to leave.

…

Fang Yu arrived at the small pavilion in the wheat field and saw Su Changge.

Su Changge was wearing a black fitted outfit with a solemn expression.

Upon seeing Fang Yu, he immediately bowed and said, “Great Master Fang.”

“That title doesn’t suit you. Just call me Fang Yu from now on,” Fang Yu said.

“This… absolutely not!” Su Changge quickly waved his hands and said, “I’m just a follower, how could I directly address Great Master Fang by name.”

“If Great Master Fang doesn’t like the current title, let me think…”

“How about this, from now on I’ll call you Boss Fang, how’s that?”

That’s not much different.

Fang Yu frowned slightly and said, “Whatever. Have you located Bu Fan’s position?”

“I have,” Su Changge said seriously. “I spent three days pinpointing his location… currently, he’s in closed-door cultivation at the back mountain of the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion in the Great Western Forest.”

“Dragon-Slaying Pavilion?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow.

During the Hundred Sects Competition back then, he had encountered disciples from the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion and saved the life of their chief disciple, Murong Jian.

“Tianlun Zhenren has good relationships with many top sects, and Bu Fan can freely go to their sects for closed-door cultivation,” Su Changge said.

“Then let’s go,” Fang Yu said.

…

Fang Yu and Su Changge teleported to the Great Western Forest again.

But this time, the positioning was more accurate, taking them directly to the front gate of the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion.

“Who goes there!?” The gate guards immediately came forward to block them.

“My boss and I are here to see someone,” Su Changge said with cold eyes.

“Who are you!? This is the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion!” The gate guard showed no weakness.

Su Changge raised an eyebrow, widened his eyes, and asked, “Don’t you all read the news? The person standing next to me is the Great Demon Fang Yu!”

“What!?”

All the gate guards retreated continuously.

“This, this… his appearance does resemble the rumored Fang Yu,” one of the disciples said with a pale face.

“Not just resembling, he is the real person. If you don’t believe it, you can try to make a move,” Su Changge sneered. “Of course, once a fight starts, you’ll bear the consequences.”

After speaking, Su Changge turned around and respectfully said, “Boss, please enter.”

So, Fang Yu and Su Changge strode past the group of gate guards and walked inside.

“Quick, report this news upstairs, Fang Yu is here!” A disciple came to his senses and said anxiously.

…

Inside the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion.

“Pavilion Master! Fang Yu has come to our Dragon-Slaying Pavilion!” A disciple ran in panic to a man holding a scripture and shouted.

This man was the Pavilion Master of the Dragon-Slaying Pavilion, Gongsun Zhe.