Chapter 791
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Chapter 791: Heaven’s Favored Child!
Fang Yu’s words, though spoken in a straightforward manner, conveyed a very clear meaning.
And Huai Xu also agreed with Fang Yu’s view.
However, given the current situation, it would be extremely difficult to root out the entire Half-Spirit Clan.
Because neither Huai Xu nor Fang Yu knew much about the Half-Spirit Clan.
“Forget about internal matters, now direct all energy into investigating the Half-Spirit Clan,” Fang Yu said, looking at Huai Xu. “As long as we can find their location, I’m willing to help you eliminate them completely.”
Huai Xu’s expression turned solemn as he nodded.
“Also, I suggest you return to the public eye instead of retiring here. Take the trustworthy people from your four divisions and form a separate team. That would solve many problems,” Fang Yu added.
Huai Xu nodded again.
Indeed, he could no longer remain comfortably in his high position.
With his reputation and authority, returning to the public eye would at least intimidate the restless Half-Spirit Clan for some time.
This way, with him in the open and Fang Yu working in the shadows, the two of them working together would surely resolve the crisis.
“By the way, there’s a young man named Ouyang Chengdao who wants to meet you,” Fang Yu mentioned, remembering this matter.
“Ouyang Chengdao?” Huai Xu was momentarily stunned before recalling who this person was. “Ouyang Xiuyuan’s son?”
“Yes,” Fang Yu nodded.
“Xiuyuan… don’t you know him, Brother Fang?” Huai Xu asked.
“I only asked yesterday and learned he was Ouyang Xiuyuan’s son,” Fang Yu smiled. “The last time I saw Ouyang Xiuyuan, that kid hadn’t even held a girl’s hand yet. In the blink of an eye, his son is now older than he was back then.”
“Six years ago when I was in contact with Xiuyuan, he mentioned you, Brother Fang… Now that you’re staying in North Capital, shall I notify him to bring Ouyang Chengdao over for a meeting?” Huai Xu asked.
“If he wants to see me, tell him to come,” Fang Yu said.
After speaking, Fang Yu stood up.
“Brother Fang, thank you for helping me gather so much intelligence in such a short time…” Huai Xu also rose and bowed deeply.
Fang Yu frowned slightly, about to speak.
“But the situation is still unclear. May I ask if you’re willing to remain in your current position for a while longer?” Huai Xu asked.
Fang Yu looked at Huai Xu and said, “I hope next time you speak, you can express your main point directly without beating around the bush.”
When helping someone, Fang Yu believed in seeing it through to the end, and he had no intention of stopping now.
The Half-Spirit Clan was also one of his enemies.
Especially the “coming flood” mentioned by the Half-Spirit Clan… that was something he was very concerned about.
Therefore, even if Huai Xu hadn’t asked, Fang Yu wouldn’t have withdrawn from this matter.
…
A figure stood at the peak of a mountain.
Beneath his feet spread a thin layer of white mist.
Looking forward from his vantage point, one could see mountains floating among the clouds.
This scene closely resembled the celestial realm described in ancient books.
The figure stood with hands behind his back, gazing at the gently floating clouds in the distance with indifferent eyes.
At this moment, a black sphere suddenly appeared behind him.
The black sphere slowly expanded, condensing into a person wearing a black cloak, kneeling on one knee.
“Master, most of the spies in North Capital have been removed,” the black-cloaked person said.
“Who removed them?” the figure addressed as master asked calmly without turning around.
“Fang Yu, also known as Fang Changsheng,” the black-cloaked person answered.
Upon hearing this name, the figure’s hands clasped behind his back tightened slightly.
“Currently, Fang Changsheng goes by the alias Fang Chengtian and serves as the Vice President of the North Capital Martial Arts Association, reportedly appointed personally by Huai Xu. The official story is that he is one of Huai Xu’s disciples,” the black-cloaked person paused briefly before continuing, “I ordered General Tiegu to guard the Soul Altar in North Capital… but last night, Tiegu couldn’t even last five minutes against Fang Changsheng.”
“Huai Xu… why isn’t he dead yet?” the figure ahead clenched his fists.
“Master, I believe our urgent priority is to eliminate Fang Changsheng,” the black-cloaked person said with his head lowered. “Huai Xu is now old, and his declining strength is inevitable. We only need to delay a bit longer, and he won’t be a concern. But this Fang Changsheng… if he truly is Huai Xu’s disciple, we must be careful.”
“If we don’t eliminate him early…”
“In the future, he might become a second Huai Xu, or even surpass him.”
After hearing these words, the figure turned around, looking down at the black-cloaked person. His pitch-black pupils rippled with silver waves like a stone thrown into a lake.
“Where is Jiukong?” he asked.
“Jiukong… is currently attempting to merge with the armor you bestowed upon him,” the black-cloaked person answered.
“When he succeeds, have him come see me.”
“Understood, Master.” After speaking, the black-cloaked person transformed back into a black sphere and disappeared.
The figure turned around again, gazing at the floating mountains in the distance, emanating waves of cold energy.
“Huai Xu… Fang Changsheng… whoever stands in the way of my great path, I will cut them down!”
As he spoke, amber-colored ripples once again appeared in his eyes.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
The floating mountains in the distance shattered one after another, breaking down into particles of dust!
…
Fang Yu and Zheng Ze left Hidden Forest Manor together and returned to the North Capital Martial Arts Association building.
As soon as they reached the main entrance, they heard noisy discussions coming from the first floor.
“Is it true? The Wei family has three prodigies on the Heaven Ranking this time? This isn’t just a rumor?”
“Yeah, one family producing three geniuses at once… how is that possible!?”
“Whether you believe it or not, it’s a fact! The Heaven Ranking was just updated! If you don’t believe it, you can go to the Sky Observation Bureau and see for yourselves!”
Many lower-ranking members of the Martial Arts Association on the first floor were engaged in heated discussions.
The topic of discussion centered around the three prodigies from the Wei family.
Wei family?
Fang Yu recalled his brief interaction with Wei Xuan two days ago.
So, he casually stopped three martial artists nearby.
“Sir Fang, Sir Zheng!” The three martial artists saw their badges, their expressions changed, and they immediately bowed respectfully.
“What’s this about three prodigies from the Wei family?” Fang Yu asked.
“Well… the Heaven Ranking has been updated, and this time, there are three new names added, all from the Wei family!” one martial artist answered.
“Is this such a rare occurrence?” Fang Yu frowned and asked.
The three martial artists looked at each other, unsure of what Fang Yu meant.
This event, if it happened to any martial arts family, would be enough to make that family the hot topic of discussion throughout North Capital!
In the martial arts world, being listed on the Heaven Ranking meant becoming a true prodigy! A genuine favored child of heaven!
For a martial arts family to produce one prodigy was already a tremendous honor for the entire family! And it brought about a substantial rise in status!
But the Wei family had just produced three prodigies at once!
What an honor! What prestige!
Originally, as a rising star, the Wei family had always ranked at the bottom among the eight great families.
But after today, the structure of the eight great families would change!
The Wei family’s status would rise by at least three or four positions, possibly even entering the top four!
This was the enormous influence brought by prodigies!
“Sir Fang… this is indeed a major event that has shocked the entire North Capital,” one martial artist replied.
“I see, then I’ll go to the Sky Observation Bureau to take a look,” Fang Yu said.
Fang Yu wasn’t familiar with these Divine Rankings and Heaven Rankings.
These things seemed to have appeared after Fang Yu left North Capital.
After chatting with these martial artists, Fang Yu and Zheng Ze left the association building again and headed for the Sky Observation Bureau.
On the way, Zheng Ze explained to Fang Yu about the Sky Observation Bureau.
As an organization that monitored the world, the Sky Observation Bureau held an extremely special position.
Most people believed it was related to the Martial Arts Association, an organization established by the association.
But in fact, the Sky Observation Bureau had no connection with the Martial Arts Association. From another perspective, it was even more authoritative than the Martial Arts Association.
The martial arts world across the entire region trusted the Sky Observation Bureau’s judgment on various phenomena.
As for those rankings, it went without saying that having one’s name appear on the Sky Observation Bureau’s rankings was a great honor.
Half an hour later, Fang Yu and Zheng Ze arrived at the Sky Observation Bureau.
The Sky Observation Bureau’s building was large in scale, but its style was more like a plaza than an organization.
After entering through the main gate, there was a vast open area.
In the middle of this area stood three tall stone monuments, one behind the other.
“These three monuments represent three rankings,” Zheng Ze explained. “The first is the Divine Ranking, specifically established for powerful individuals outside North Capital.”
“The second is the Heaven Ranking, which is the power ranking for young people within North Capital… To be on the Heaven Ranking, one must be under thirty years old. Therefore, those who make it onto the Heaven Ranking are called heaven’s favored children, representing youth with extraordinary talent.”
“And the last monument is called the Saint Ranking. The Saint Ranking… is for those with terrifying power… It’s said that even the lowest-ranked person on the Saint Ranking is above the peak of the Huashen stage.”
