The sudden turn of events made Fang Chen frown.
The head of the General Family was a veteran Condensing Reality Realm warrior who had reached the peak of the Condensing Reality Realm.
Although they were both at the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm, the difference in strength was huge.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the head of the General Family was stronger than Huangfu Mingchuan and the others.
In the Southern Mountain Land, there were almost no Spirit Whirlpool Realm warriors. The 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm was basically the strongest.
However, only those who had reached the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm would know that within the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm, there were some small differences.
Not to mention the early, middle, and late stages, just the warriors who had reached the peak of the Condensing Reality Realm had a huge difference in strength.
This was because after reaching the peak of the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm, the Qi Sea in the body would change and condense streams of Zhen Qi.
That's right, Zhen Qi.
When a warrior's cultivation reached the peak of the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm, the liquefied Spirit Qi in the Qi Sea would gradually condense into Zhen Qi.
Every time a stream of Zhen Qi was condensed, the warrior's strength would increase a little. When a warrior condensed nine streams of Zhen Qi in the Qi Sea, he would be able to break through to the Spirit Whirlpool Realm.
This was a path that every warrior had to go through. To step into the Spirit Whirlpool Realm, one had to condense nine streams of Zhen Qi in the Qi Sea.
Zhen Qi was condensed from Spirit Qi and was much purer than Spirit Qi.
Moreover, once Zhen Qi was condensed in the Qi Sea, one could release Zhen Qi when flying and step on the soles of their feet. This way, flying would be very easy.
After all, Condensing Reality Realm warriors could only fly for a short period of time. After reaching the peak of the 9th level of the Condensing Reality Realm and condensing Zhen Qi, one could fly for a long period of time.
When one's cultivation reached the Spirit Whirlpool Realm, one could fly freely.
The head of the General Family had reached the peak of the Condensing Reality Realm a long time ago. He had also condensed two streams of Zhen Qi in his Qi Sea.
Therefore, in the eyes of the General Family's head, Fang Chen was nothing to be afraid of. He was just an ant-like existence.
"Fang Chen, you will die." The head of the General Family's head said coldly.
Huangfu Lechuan's eyes flickered. He didn't leave, but stayed on the Shark Plain. He wanted to see Fang Chen get killed by the head of the General Clan.
At this moment, Fang Chen's heart was filled with hatred for Huangfu Lechuan. He had shown mercy just now, but he didn't expect that the latter would turn around and join forces with the head of the General Family.
However, even though Fang Chen hated Huangfu Lechuan, the most important thing right now was to escape.
"Fang Chen, don't even think about escaping. You won't be able to escape from me," said the head of the General Clan in a deep voice.
"Is that so? That's what you said last time," Fang Chen said.
Hearing Fang Chen's words, the head of the General family was enraged. His eyes were filled with killing intent. The moment Jiang Sheng was killed by Fang Chen, Fang Chen's fate was sealed.
"Patriarch Jiang, this kid's strength is tyrannical. You must attack him with all your strength. Don't let him escape." Huangfu Lechuan reminded from the side.
The head of the General Clan nodded. This time, he definitely wouldn't let Fang Chen escape.
When the numerous Barren Sect disciples saw this scene, they all sank into silence. Fang Chen had saved them. However, now that Fang Chen was in danger, there was nothing they could do.
"Let's leave first," said a core disciple in a low voice.
Once Fang Chen was killed by the head of the General Clan, Huangfu Lechuan would definitely take revenge on the Barren Sect disciples. At that time, they would definitely die.
Even though Mo Feng didn't want to leave, he still chose to leave in the end.
Not long after, the Barren Sect disciples left the Shark Plain. Seeing this, Huangfu Lechuan didn't chase after them. His thoughts were all on Fang Chen.
The head of the General Clan probably didn't know that Fang Chen had information about the old site of the Heaven Raising Gate. Therefore, after killing Fang Chen, the head of the General Clan would definitely leave this place.
At that time, the information would be his.
Thinking of this, Huangfu Lechuan's face revealed a trace of a smile.
The head of the General Clan released a wild aura as he walked towards Fang Chen step by step. With every step he took, his body would release an extremely wild aura.
The surrounding cultivators all retreated. This aura was too oppressive.
"Fang Chen, you can die now."
The head of the General Clan raised his palm. Instantly, an oppressive aura appeared. Above his palm, extremely dense Spiritual Energy gathered.
Fang Chen held the Hidden Star Sword in his hand and activated it with all his might, preparing to block the attack.
At this moment, two air-piercing sounds came from afar. Then, a heavy voice entered everyone's ears.
"General Clan Head, please show mercy."
Hearing this voice, the head of the General Clan's face changed slightly. He turned his head and was shocked to see a man and a woman walking towards them together.
The woman wore a one-piece dress that revealed her graceful figure. With every step she took, she attracted the gazes of countless cultivators.
This woman possessed an impressive figure and an enchanting face. She was one of the most outstanding figures of the Southern Mountain Region's younger generation, the holy daughter of the Black Devil Palace, Zhou Qingqing.
Beside Zhou Qingqing was Zhou Yan.
"Zhou Qingqing and Zhou Yan, they've also come." Some people in the crowd began to whisper.
They vaguely remembered that back at the Divine Blade Mountain, Zhou Yan had come out to support Fang Chen. Now, Zhou Yan and Zhou Qingqing had come together. Were they going to protect Fang Chen?
Furthermore, Zhou Yan had just said that he wanted the head of the General Clan to show mercy.
Zhou Yan nodded at Fang Chen. As for Zhou Qingqing, she merely glanced at Fang Chen but didn't say anything.
Before Fang Chen could say anything, Zhou Yan turned around and looked at the head of the General Clan.
"Head of the General Clan, as an expert of the older generation, it doesn't seem appropriate for you to attack a junior," said Zhou Yan.
"Zhou Yan, are you trying to stop me from attacking Fang Chen?" demanded the head of the General Clan.
Zhou Yan and Zhou Qingqing's appearance made the head of the General Clan wary. Had the Black Devil Palace's people already arrived? Were they hiding in the shadows?
The Black Devil Palace was too powerful. Even the three three-star powers didn't dare to go against the Black Devil Palace, let alone his little General Clan.
So he had no choice but to be on guard against the upper echelons of the Black Devil Palace.
"Head of the General Clan, I owe Fang Chen a favor. How about you give me some face and let Fang Chen off this time?" continued Zhou Yan.
"He killed my son. You want me to let him off?!" roared the head of the General Clan.
"What if you add me in?" asked Zhou Qingqing indifferently. There was no expression on her face.
Hearing Zhou Qingqing's words, even Huangfu Lechuan's expression changed slightly.
He could understand Zhou Yan standing up for Fang Chen. But why would Zhou Qingqing stand up for Fang Chen? Could it be that the Black Devil Palace had set their sights on Fang Chen?
"I wonder if the head of the General Clan will forcefully attack." Right now, Huangfu Lechuan could only pray that the head of the General Clan would forcefully attack and kill Fang Chen.
The head of the General Clan was a peak ninth Heavenstage True Qi expert who had condensed two strands of true Qi. As long as he forcefully attacked, even Zhou Qingqing and Zhou Yan wouldn't be able to stop him.
"Zhou Qingqing, you're also going to stand up for Fang Chen?" The patriarch was clearly startled when he heard Zhou Qingqing's words. Then, he solemnly said, "You're the Holy Maiden of the Black Devil Palace. Could it be that the Black Devil Palace wants to go to war with my General Family for a single Fang Chen?"
Zhou Qingqing shook her head and said, "Think whatever you want."
Hearing this, the head of the General Clan's face turned sinister. His heart was filled with anger. He had already made up his mind to kill Fang Chen. So this time, he wouldn't give Fang Chen another chance.
"Head of the General Clan, Fang Chen's potential is too high. If you let him go this time, he might already be able to contend against you the next time you meet him." Huangfu Lechuan reminded him from the side.
"At the Godly Blade Mountain, although Fang Chen's strength was strong, he wasn't my opponent at all. But just now, he didn't even release his Dharma Idol and easily defeated me." Huangfu Lechuan continued.
Hearing Huangfu Lechuan's words, a trace of astonishment flashed through the eyes of the head of the General Clan.
"He defeated Huangfu Lechuan without releasing his Dharma Idol." The head of the General Clan naturally understood Huangfu Lechuan's strength very well.
According to Huangfu Lechuan, in such a short period of time, Fang Chen had already grown to become a martial artist second only to the few top geniuses.
"Potential."
An unprecedented killing intent erupted from the eyes of the head of the General Clan. He was even more convinced that he had to kill Fang Chen.
"Huangfu Lechuan."
Fang Chen was furious. This Huangfu Lechuan had been reminding the head of the General Clan to kill him. He had thoroughly infuriated Fang Chen.
Before the head of the General Clan could speak, Fang Chen spoke.
"Brother Zhou Yan." Fang Chen looked at Zhou Yan and took a deep breath.
"Brother Fang," said Zhou Yan.
"You owe me a favor. I want you to do something for me now," said Fang Chen slowly.
"I, Zhou Yan, am a man of my word. As long as Brother Fang asks, I will definitely help you accomplish it."
"Help me block the head of the General Clan," said Fang Chen.
Zhou Yan nodded and directly agreed.
Although Zhou Yan's strength was not as strong as the head of the General Clan, it was not a problem for him to block for a while.
Hearing Fang Chen's words, Zhou Qingqing showed a trace of displeasure between her brows. Zhou Yan had come to save her, but she had not expected that he would make such a weak request.
In Zhou Qingqing's opinion, Fang Chen wanted Zhou Yan to help block the head of the General Clan while he fled. At this moment, her good impression of Fang Chen had completely disappeared.
"Hmph."
Zhou Qingqing's face was filled with displeasure. If it wasn't for Zhou Yan, she would have already attacked Fang Chen.
Fang Chen ignored Zhou Qingqing's misunderstanding and looked forward.
"Attack."
As soon as Fang Chen's voice fell, Zhou Yan instantly erupted with a powerful strength and directly fought with the head of the General Clan.
In an instant, Zhou Qingqing, who was wearing a one-piece dress, also joined the battle. She did not attack for Fang Chen, but for Zhou Yan.
The two top young geniuses joined forces to block the attack of the head of the General Clan. For a moment, the head of the General Clan was actually unable to break free from their restraints.
Just as everyone thought that Fang Chen was going to escape, his figure flashed. Instead of retreating, he advanced towards Huangfu Lechuan.
"Huangfu Lechuan, you're simply wasting air by living."
Fang Chen roared and directly appeared beside Huangfu Lechuan. He then released his Dharma Idol and instantly displayed the fifth level of the Phantom God Sword Technique.