After listening to his father's story, Fang Chen understood.
His mother's family was very powerful, and they weren't even from the Divine Wind Nation. His father's family was just a small family.
If it weren't for his mother threatening them with her life, that family would have destroyed the Fang family with a flip of their hand. All of this was because they thought his father wasn't worthy of his mother.
Fang Chen clenched his fists. He didn't expect that the first thing he would hear when he returned to the Fang family was that his mother had been taken away.
"Father, don't worry. I will definitely work hard to cultivate and one day find my mother," whispered Fang Chen.
Fang Tianyu shook his head. He didn't think Fang Chen could do it. After all, that family's power wasn't something Fang Tianyu could imagine.
"Chen 'er, your mother said before she left that she hoped we could live an ordinary life. She didn't want us to look for her," whispered Fang Tianyu.
"Father!"
Fang Chen opened his mouth, but he was interrupted by Fang Tianyu.
"Chen 'er, there's no need to mention this matter again. Don't let down your mother's good intentions," said Fang Tianyu.
Fang Chen didn't say anything else. He knew that no matter what he said, his father wouldn't listen, so he simply didn't say anything.
After a moment, the atmosphere in the study returned to normal. Fang Chen asked.
"Father, what's the second matter?" asked Fang Chen.
"The second matter is related to the Ye family's girl," said Fang Tianyu.
"Ye Zi!"
Although Fang Tianyu didn't say it clearly, Fang Chen already understood that the Ye family was definitely pressuring the Fang family to break off the engagement.
But once the engagement was broken off, the Fang family's face would be swept to the ground. How would they continue to mingle in Black Cloud City?
Fang Chen clenched his fists. There was resentment in his heart. It was all because he was weak. Otherwise, the Ye family wouldn't be like this.
"Chen 'er, we'll take care of this matter. You don't need to think too much. Go back and rest," said Fang Tianyu.
Fang Chen glanced at Fang Tianyu. He wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he shook his head and left the study.
On the second day after returning to the Fang family, Fang Chen was preparing to leave his room. Suddenly, his body trembled. Then, a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.
"Is he going to break through?"
Fang Chen was pleasantly surprised. He immediately sat down cross-legged and quickly closed his eyes.
At this moment, the golden heart in Fang Chen's body was beating rapidly. The Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth around him was constantly entering his body, tempering it.
"En."
Fang Chen discovered that some white mist was slowly floating out of his bones. Fang Chen instantly recognized it.
"It's the residual effect of the Body Tempering Pill."
Fang Chen was overjoyed. Now was the time for a breakthrough. The effect of this Body Tempering Pill could help him quickly break through.
Hiss, hiss, hiss
Fang Chen began to break through with all his strength. Time slowly passed by.
After two hours, Fang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. He had already broken through to the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
"The fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm?"
Fang Chen felt as if he was dreaming. In less than two months, he had actually broken through from the first layer of the Qi Refining Realm to the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm. This was something that he would never have dared to imagine before.
As the overlord of Black Cloud City, the strongest person in the younger generation of the Fang family was only at the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
One of the reasons why the Ye family was stronger than the Fang family was because of their younger generation. It was said that Ye Zi had already reached the sixth layer of the Qi Refining Realm. In the entire Black Cloud City, no one in the younger generation could match her.
Hu …
Fang Chen exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and slowly stood up.
He had not expected that he would break through as soon as he returned to the Fang family. Fang Chen, who had reached the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm, was confident that he could defeat a martial artist at the later stage of the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
However, just as Fang Chen was checking his body, the golden heart suddenly started beating again. Fang Chen felt that his understanding of the Way of the Sword had deepened.
It was also at this moment that Fang Chen's mind began to quickly circulate the chants of the seventh sword of the Golden Light Sword Technique.
Crash …
Fang Chen's body began to move involuntarily. The Nimble Sword in his hand danced quickly, and rays of golden light filled the sky.
Crack …
When the last ray of light shot out from the Nimble Sword, it instantly shattered a large rock in the distance.
Seeing this, Fang Chen's face lit up with joy.
"I didn't expect the Golden Light Sword Technique to reach the seventh sword."
When the Golden Light Sword Technique reached the seventh sword, Fang Chen understood that the reason the Golden Light Sword Technique was so powerful was because the seventh sword of the Golden Light Sword Technique was no weaker than a substandard cultivation technique.
"It seems that the complete version of the Golden Light Sword Technique is also a substandard cultivation technique," Fang Chen said in a low voice.
"With the seventh sword of the Golden Light Sword Technique, I am confident that I can defeat a martial artist at the peak of the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm, or even the sixth layer of the Qi Refining Realm."
Of course, Fang Chen was not so arrogant as to think that he could defeat a martial artist at the sixth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
"Chen."
At this moment, Fang Chen suddenly heard a voice. Then, he saw his cousin, Fang Sheng.
"Brother Sheng, you're here," Fang Chen said.
"Chen, today is the day of the Fang family's competition for the younger generation. I came specially to call you," Fang Sheng said.
"Yes, a competition for the younger generation?" Fang Chen asked, puzzled.
"Let's go. All the disciples have gone to the square. Let's go too." Fang Sheng smiled and pulled Fang Chen towards the square.
When the two of them reached the square, it was already packed with people. All the disciples of the Fang family were standing in the square.
On the platform were Fang Chen's eldest uncle, second uncle, and Fang Tianyu.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Fang Chen's eldest uncle began to speak.
"Today is the day of the competition for the younger generation of the Fang family. I hope that you can achieve good results."
Although the Fang family had declined, they still had their rules. The competition for the younger generation was held by the Fang family every year.
Today, Fang Chen happened to see it.
Fang Chen's appearance attracted the attention of many disciples of the Fang family. However, most of them only glanced at Fang Chen and stopped looking.
In their eyes, Fang Chen's strength was not enough to threaten them.
Of course, only Fang Sheng, Manager Li, and a few others knew of Fang Chen's true strength.
"Alright, let the competition begin," said the head of the Fang family.
Including the side family, there were a total of thirty people in the younger generation. They fought in pairs.
One battle after another was carried out in an orderly manner. Fang Chen was watching.
"Chen 'zi, do you want to go up and show off your skills?" asked Fang Sheng.
Fang Chen shook his head. After reaching the fifth stage of Qi Refining, no one in the younger generation of the Fang family was a match for him. Naturally, he wouldn't waste his time going up.
"What a pity." Fang Sheng felt that it was a pity.
"What's a pity?" asked Fang Chen.
"If you don't go up, Fang Yun will definitely take first place again," said Fang Sheng.
Fang Yun was the son of Fang Chen's eldest uncle. He was the most outstanding genius of the younger generation of the Fang family. He had long since reached the fifth stage of Qi Refining. Even in Black Cloud City, he could be considered a top figure.
Just as Fang Chen was speaking, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd. Fang Chen raised his head and saw Fang Yun's figure appear in the arena.
Fang Yun was wearing a green robe. He had a faint smile on his face. His opponent was Fang Hong.
"Big brother Fang Yun, although I'm not a match for you, I won't admit defeat so easily," said Fang Hong with a smile.
Fang Hong and Fang Sheng were siblings. She was the daughter of Fang Chen's second uncle.
"Alright, then let's fight." Fang Yun smiled.
Rumble rumble rumble
When Fang Hong heard this, she clenched her fists tightly and swung them out. Rays of light shot out from her fists.
"Fang Hong's strength has improved a lot."
Below the arena, Fang Chen said in a low voice.
In his memory, Fang Hong was only a martial artist at the third stage of Qi Refining. But now, Fang Hong had already reached the peak of the fourth stage of Qi Refining.
"Fang Hong is the second strongest in the younger generation of our Fang family. It's a pity that she's not a match for Fang Yun," said Fang Sheng regretfully.
Fang Chen did not say anything else. He just watched the battle between the two.
In the arena, the battle between the two was very intense. Fang Yun was indeed the strongest in the younger generation of the Fang family. He immediately displayed his absolute strength and suppressed Fang Hong.
Time passed by slowly. Fang Hong gradually felt that she could not hold on any longer.
Bang!
After a loud bang, Fang Hong stopped attacking. A bitter smile appeared on her pretty face.
"Big brother Fang Yun, I've lost," said Fang Hong.
"Little sister Hong, your strength is not bad either. There's hope for you to reach the fifth stage of Qi Refining." Fang Yun nodded.
Fang Yun won the victory, and the audience exclaimed.
After Fang Yun, there were still many matches. However, they were not exciting at all. Many people did not care.
On the main stage, Fang Tianshan looked at Fang Chen, who was standing beside Fang Sheng. He asked, "When did Fang Chen come back?"
Hearing his eldest brother's question, Fang Tianyu said, "He came back yesterday."
"Eldest brother, what about Fang Chen's marriage?" whispered the second brother, Fang Tianbao.
"Fang Chen is a member of the Fang family. As the patriarch of the Fang family, my responsibility is to protect everyone in the family. If the Ye family bullies us too much, I don't mind moving around a bit," said Fang Tianshan.
The Grand Competition lasted for a total of six hours before the rankings were finally decided.
First place in the younger generation was Fang Yun, second place was Fang Hong, and third place was Fang Yun.
When the referee finished announcing the results, a voice suddenly broke the silence of the arena.
"I think Chen will be able to enter the top three." Fang Sheng's voice suddenly rang out.
Hearing Fang Chen's voice, everyone's gaze turned to Fang Chen. They did not understand why Fang Sheng would say such a thing.
"Fang Sheng, what do you mean?" asked Fang Long, who was ranked third.
"With Chen's strength, he definitely has the qualifications to enter the top three," said Fang Sheng.
Hearing this, Fang Chen bitterly smiled. He didn't want to be too ostentatious, but he didn't expect his cousin Fang Sheng to say such a thing.
"Big brother Sheng," whispered Fang Chen.