Chapter 941 - 939: Fang Yan Has Arrived Too
Boom!
Once again, a loud explosion echoed, and two huge depressions appeared on the ground, like natural coffins, with two people lying motionless inside.
This time, the ghost-faced man clearly intended to take their lives, immediately striking down with his palm.
Whoosh!
A long sword swept past the ghost-faced man from nowhere, embedding near the depression. Seeing this sword, the ghost-faced man’s brow furrowed as he landed on the ground.
At this moment, a white figure swiftly moved to the scene, and after standing still, Chen Tianlong widened his eyes, looking incredulous.
"Master Fang Yan! How did he get here?"
Seeing his master, Chen Tianlong was sure he need not worry anymore. Since he dared to show up here, it meant he wasn’t afraid of these people.
"Sword God Fang, long time no see!"
The ghost-faced man finally spoke, and from his address, Chen Tianlong could deduce that this ghost-faced man knew Master Fang Yan.
"Haha, if I’m not mistaken, you must be Wu—"
"It’s good that you know; no need to say it out loud!"
The ghost-faced man cut off Fang Yan’s words directly. His identity was too special, and he had promised Chen Feng not to re-enter the martial world, but with Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting in danger, he had no choice.
Clearly, Fang Yan seemed to understand this man’s words, and he knew precisely how heaven-defying this guy was. If they were truly to fight, after three hundred rounds, in the end, he would lose.
Not for anything else, but because the Wu Family’s Heart Method was famous for being self-sufficient. The two were equally skilled, yet during battle, physical strength and Powerful Qi would continually diminish. Ultimately, victory hinged on who could endure till the end.
No doubt, the one who could persist would be the ghost-faced man.
"Alright, I don’t know why you would return to the martial world, but these two are my brothers. Spare their lives, and I’ll fulfill any other condition." Fang Yan pleaded.
Though Fang Tian and Fang Kong were arrogant, they were after all his biological brothers. If the ghost-faced man were to kill them, he couldn’t bear it.
"Whether to kill them or not, it’s up to that kid!"
After speaking, the ghost-faced man pointed directly at Chen Tianlong not far away.
At this moment, Chen Tianlong saw the ghost-faced man pointing at him and was momentarily stunned. He then walked over with some anxiety and asked, "Two...two elders, calling me?"
Fang Yan smiled wryly. He was now sure this person was Chen Feng’s son; even the Wu Family was involved, it couldn’t be fake.
Years ago, the Wu Family and the Chen Family were close associates. Back then, Fang Yan was also puzzled as to why Chen Feng, a simple family of four, could connect with an Ancient Sect.
It was later revealed that they were lay disciples of the Divine Sword Sect, Zhuge Yun’s students.
Among them, Fang Zun, Fang Yan’s blood brother in the Assassin Group, before joining the Assassin Group, used to play with Chen Feng’s group. Fang Yan genuinely didn’t know what happened later, only that the Chen Family and Wu Family were destroyed overnight.
He never imagined Chen Tianlong was that orphan.
"Fang Yan, I just heard this kid call you Master, which means you already know each other. So, I won’t say much; you were originally the leader of the Fang Family in North City, and now he’s your apprentice. Judging by his skill, he should be your successor." The ghost-faced man spoke mystically, making it hard to guess his intentions.
"If you want to say something, just say it. I don’t want to beat around the bush." Fang Yan discerned the hint in the ghost-faced man’s words.
"It’s simple, let Chen Tianlong become the master of the North City army. As for your Fang Family, do as you wish. If you refuse, haha... you know the outcome; I must take those two lives..."
The ghost-faced man’s threat was blatant.
"You..."
Fang Yan was somewhat exasperated, fully convinced this person could instantly kill his two brothers, and he couldn’t stop him. Not for anything, just because this person was once known alongside Nie Wudi as one of the ruthless Thunderbolt Heroes.
"Alright, I promise you!"
The North City army was organized by him single-handedly, with all the power in his control. The real authority in the Fang Family wasn’t Fang Wuji, nor Fang Dali, nor Fang Tian or Fang Kong, but him, Fang Yan.
"Haha, very good. But I want to see the Military Order Token delivered to Chen Tianlong, and should you regret it later, I assure you, you’ll get what you wish..."
The ghost-faced man’s laughter was chilling, so much that Chen Tianlong dared not make a sound, wondering why this person was so formidable. Even Master Fang Yan wouldn’t dare confront him.
"Understood, as long as you don’t kill my two brothers, anything else is up to you!" Fang Yan said this because he originally had this idea of entrusting the North City and Assassin Group to Chen Tianlong.
After all, though Fang Dali was good, his aptitude was still too poor, remaining at a one-star Ground Path for over a decade. Whereas Chen Tianlong was guided by him personally, not only was he a Five Elements Yangzi, he was also Chen Feng’s descendant.
Fang Yan was very at ease entrusting the North City army and Assassin Group to him.
"Then so be it. Hand over the token, and then withdraw your troops." The ghost-faced man said lightly.
Without a second thought, Fang Yan directly tossed the Military Order Token and waved his hand, signaling his two brothers to lead the troops back to the city. Fang Tian and Fang Kong didn’t dare disobey; facing someone even their brother Fang Yan couldn’t handle, how could they resist?
They hadn’t wanted to manage any army anyway, focusing solely on cultivation, striving to reach that Extreme Dao and pursue longevity and enjoyment.
Chen Tianlong initially wanted to chat more with his master, but it wasn’t the right occasion; the two armies had almost clashed moments ago. Evidently, though the Military Order Token was on their side, the soldiers weren’t wholly convinced for the time being.
After Fang Yan led the troops away, the ghost-faced man slowly approached Chen Tianlong and said: "Young man, this is the North City Military Order Token. Earlier, it seemed I forced Fang Yan to give it, but actually, that old fellow took the opportunity to hand it to you. I suppose you’ve seen our strength. If the three brothers were to take turns, combined with thirty thousand troops, maybe even I couldn’t withstand it—the end would be mutual destruction."
"But for a family, mutual destruction is better than surrender. It’s just that Fang Yan didn’t choose to do that, proving one thing: he intended to hand the army over to you." The ghost-faced man calmly analyzed.
Chen Tianlong initially wanted to refuse the favor, planning to return the Commander’s Seal to Fang Yan, but upon hearing the ghost-faced man’s words, he suddenly understood. Indeed, given Fang Yan’s strength, though he couldn’t hurt this ghost-faced man, the ghost-faced man might not eliminate Fang Yan in a few moves.
Most crucially, Fang Yan still had two Celestial Dao expert brothers to help; if coordinated effectively, they might win. In the worst case, thirty thousand troops advancing together would be hard for even a samurai-like ghost-faced man to resist.
After pondering for a while, Chen Tianlong suddenly felt relieved.
"Take it; having the North City army in your hands is the best choice. Otherwise, you’ll face setbacks everywhere in Ice City. Take care, young man." As he finished speaking, the ghost-faced man tossed the item over, and as Chen Tianlong caught it, he swiftly vanished ahead. Within seconds, he disappeared.