"What was that uncomfortable feeling just now?"
Breaking through the heavy beasts’ obstacles and arriving outside Anshan City, Chen Fan frowned slightly.
The feeling came and went quickly.
Thinking about it now, it was like an illusion, but he knew very well that it was not an illusion.
"Could it be that something bad is about to happen?"
As he was pondering, he suddenly became alert and glanced at a place on the city wall where a figure was also watching him, a smile appearing on his face.
It was none other than Elder Wang.
He stood there, while the guards around him seemed to ignore his existence.
After nodding, Elder Wang’s figure disappeared from the spot.
Chen Fan understood and followed him to a secluded place.
"Elder Wang."
He respectfully greeted with a bow, "Elder, thank you for looking after Anshan City in my absence."
Elder Wang laughed, "I didn’t intervene, and besides, you had already arranged everything, hadn’t you?"
Chen Fan was taken aback but quickly understood and smiled, "So, Elder Wang is waiting here to ask me how I accomplished it?"
He had already prepared his reasons.
Moreover, unlike when he set off in the morning, the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill in his skill bar had already been unlocked; with just a thought, he could elevate it to the Perfection Realm.
Elder Wang was silent for a moment, then nodded, "I’m somewhat curious, but the main reason I’m here is to remind you that it’s best to do less of this kind of thing in the future."
His gaze swept over the surrounding myriad lights, "I know you did this for the sake of the innocent people in the city, wanting to save their lives, but do you realize doing this actually puts you in danger?"
"Elder Wang is worried that the news will spread and attract some people with ulterior motives?"
"Yes."
Elder Wang continued, "Human desire knows no bounds. Even the emperors of the past, who had everything, still sought immortality. How much more so for others?
Human nature is always inclined to seek benefits and avoid harm, hence their eagerness to know the future. Since ancient times, there has never been a shortage of fortune-tellers, but truly capable ones are rare.
The noble families of Yan Country have monopolized almost everything. However, if they don’t know your capabilities, it’s fine. But once they do, imagine what they would do?"
"They would find me, first persuade me kindly; if I cooperate, they’d be happy. If I refuse, they’d resort to other means."
"You understand well."
Elder Wang revealed a bitter smile.
"Talking about this now is actually somewhat late. Many people in the city have already started discussing you. I don’t know if this information has been posted online. If it has and attracts the attention of some important figures, that would be troublesome."
"Elder Wang is right."
Warmth rose in Chen Fan’s heart.
Although he hadn’t known this elder for long, the elder truly and genuinely considered his well-being.
Meng Xue’s past experiences were still vivid in his mind, and he could not, naturally, be unaware of the series of consequences that followed.
But he still did it, naturally for his reasons.
First, the people in the city were here because of him, including his family and friends. Knowing what was going to happen next and that some would die, he couldn’t pretend nothing was happening... he couldn’t do it.
And if he intervened personally without informing others, the casualties of ordinary people would be inevitable, and early evacuation would easily be guessed.
Second, he had confidence in his own strength. If the noble families came looking for him, he could negotiate with them at the same table, rather than being manipulated like a puppet.
Thus, he took a deep breath and said, "Elder Wang, actually, them knowing may not be entirely a bad thing."
Elder Wang showed a trace of surprise in his eyes.
Chen Fan explained, "Elder Wang should also know that the Divine Demon-level martial arts passed down from ancient times are mostly controlled and kept by those noble families."
"You want those Divine Demon-level martial arts?"
As the words fell, even Elder Wang took a deep breath.
In his era, many could master Supreme-level martial arts, each one was a prominent figure at the time, and some of them, like him, have lived until now.
But those who mastered Divine Demon-level martial arts, not saying there were none, just very few.
After all, mastering a Supreme-level martial art would take most of one’s life, mastering a Divine Demon-level martial art? Is there really anyone in this world who can do that?
"Yes." Chen Fan smiled slightly, "I am quite curious about Divine Demon martial arts. If those noble families are willing to lend me their collections of Divine Demon-level martial arts for me to observe, agreeing to their requests is not impossible, right?"
Upon learning of the existence of Divine Demon martial arts, he had begun his planning.
The appearance of the Longevity Technique further solidified his thinking.
A Longevity Technique (Water) brought such an abundance of attributes and could absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi at the True Essence Realm. How bad could other Divine Demon-level martial arts be?
If he could master all the Divine Demon-level martial arts in the world, would his strength far surpass the Yellow Emperor, Chi You, and others from ancient times?