Chapter 365 - Return to Sect

Chapter 365 - Return to Sect

Chen Fan remained at the Chen Clan for two weeks, overseeing and guarding the clan.

“Xiao Fan.” Chen Zhengqing walked over with a hint of excitement on his face and said, “The scout we dispatched to the imperial city has returned with news."

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes and asked, “What did they find?”

Although Nangong Baxiong had said that he would deal with Zhao Dong, Chen Fan still had some concerns. So, he had sent a scout to investigate the matter.

“The Zhao Clan has fallen apart overnight!” Chen Zhengqing couldn't contain his grin.

Chen Fan also let out a sigh of relief. The overnight collapse of the Zhao Clan indicated that Nangong Baxiong had likely fulfilled his promise to intercept and kill Zhao Dong.

“That’s good, then. With the Zhao Clan gone, our Chen Clan won't face any future threats."

“Exactly.”

“Alright, Father. I’ll stay in the clan for another half a month before returning to the sect.”

With the Zhao Clan matter resolved, Chen Fan saw no reason to prolong his stay at the clan.

Moreover, it had been quite some time since he last visited the Spring Autumn Sect. It was about time he made his way back.

“Alright, now no threats are looming over our Chen Clan. Everyone saw you kill an Illusory Core realm expert, so the other clans would not dare to do anything to us. You can leave without any worries.”

Another fortnight slipped by, and the day of Chen Fan's departure arrived.

“Father, Grandfather, I’m leaving.”

“Go on, no need to worry about the clan. Cultivate well in the sect.”

“See you, Big Brother Chen Fan.”

Chen Zhengqing, Chen Tianxiong, Chen Qingqing, and the others waved their farewells. Chen Fan didn't linger—it wasn't the style of a martial artist.

With his Wings of Rain Dragon unfurled, he blurred into motion, soaring into the sky with lightning speed, leaving behind the worries of the clan and flying off toward the Spring Autumn Sect.

“Eh? Look, it’s Chen Fan. He’s returned.”

"He's been gone for over half a year."

"Well, what other choice does he have? It's tough for him to move around the sect, so he had to train outside. I wonder what level he's reached now."

“Who cares what his cultivation is? This guy is destined to die. He’ll only stay alive for another year; he’s no different from a corpse. Oh, right, the Four Sects Martial Arts Competition is in a month.”

Some glanced at Chen Fan before shifting their attention to the upcoming competition.

“That's right, the competition happens every three years. This time, it’s our Spring Autumn Sect’s turn to be the host.”

“I wonder who will come out on top this time?”

“We can forget about it. It always turns into a playground for the Illusory Core realm experts. The prize for the winner is an elixir that can help someone in the Illusory Core realm advance to the Core Formation realm. It’s not something we can think about.”

"Yeah, we'll be lucky to earn more contribution points."

“......”

Chen Fan’s eyes flickered with interest when he overheard these people’s conversation.

“Four Sects Martial Arts Competition?”

Shaking his head, he came to Wei Buyu’s residence.

“Master.”

“You’re back.” Wei Buyu's gaze landed on Chen Fan, a glimmer of admiration shining in his eyes. “Not bad, you’ve reached the ninth level. Impressive. Truly impressive. Now, I'm beginning to believe you can indeed challenge Duan Jingtian within a year."

Chen Fan smiled at Wei Buyu’s words and said, “Did you lack confidence in me before?"

"To be frank, yes," Wei Buyu confessed candidly. "Given the vast gap between your cultivations, I had my doubts. Catching up to him in three years seemed nearly impossible.

“But now that you’ve broken through to the ninth level in such a short time, I’m gaining some confidence in you. It seems you've encountered significant opportunities during your training outside."

If Chen Fan had not come across some huge opportunity, it would have been impossible for him to grow to this extent so quickly.