Chapter 709: Encountering the Destiny Sect! [Dedicated to Golden Alliance Leader wise Hai Chen, with

Chapter 709: Encountering the Destiny Sect! [Dedicated to Golden Alliance Leader wise Hai Chen, with 63 and 64 extra chapters]



Fang Yunzheng felt a twinge of heartache.

He truly understood what his son was going through and knew the pain in his heart.

Having experienced similar feelings, Fang Yunzheng had endured hundreds, even thousands, of such instances in his life.

That kind of pain truly tore one's heart apart and made life unbearable each time!

Now, his son was walking the same path he had walked, and it was even more challenging, a hundred times harder than his own journey back then!

Putting down the communication jade, Fang Yunzheng took out the Essence of Divine Power. Currently, his strength had recovered to eighty percent, and by tonight, it would be fully restored.

Otherwise, what if his son suffered any injustice... What could he do?

After cutting off communication with his father, Fang Che regretted it in his heart.

He felt remorse for sharing his suffering with his father, thinking he shouldn't have done so, and even felt a bit ashamed.

At his age, he was still making his family share his pain.

It was very inappropriate.

However, his heart did feel much lighter.

"The old man is right."

"If you can't let go, you'll never get far."

Fang Che rubbed his hands together and rubbed his face, the bone-chilling cold making his mind much clearer.

"Go join the rescue team!"

Fang Che's spirit was lifted, and he walked into the wind and snow.

With the Golden Horned Serpent leading the way, finding the Guardian's rescue team was very easy.

Fang Che quickly joined a small battle hall team of about three hundred people.

Everyone was delighted to see Captain Fang suddenly join the team. Who didn't know that Captain Fang had high cultivation?

With Captain Fang present, the safety of the rescue operation greatly increased.

After Fang Che's arrival, they discovered disaster-stricken villages, mountain tribes, and more.

The Golden Horned Serpent circled in the sky.

While they were still busy in the discovered disaster-stricken village, another one was found on the other side. As long as they didn't intentionally avoid it, under the Golden Horned Serpent's search, there were villages everywhere.

In just over a day, six batches of disaster-stricken people were evacuated.

This made everyone on the rescue team very happy.

"Captain Fang, you've worked hard."

"Since Captain Fang joined, our efficiency has increased significantly."

Batch after batch of disaster-stricken people were loaded onto sleds, and Fang Che had used up all the sleds prepared by the team.

"Quickly contact other places and get more sleds."

Fang Che looked at the remaining less than twenty people and said, "We're a bit short on people now. Let's just search for now. Otherwise, with fewer people, it's too dangerous to transport the disaster-stricken people."

"Okay."

The crowd followed Fang Che, and Fang Che followed the Golden Horned Serpent.

They headed deeper into the mountains.

Along the way, the heavy snow covered everything, even the tips of some large trees were no longer visible.

"It's been snowing for twenty-five days! Not a gust of wind! It's really bizarre!"

A Guardian walked ahead of Fang Che, leading the way and complaining, "In previous years, when it snowed, we hoped for no wind so that more snow would fall and the spiritual energy would be purer. This year, it started snowing in mid-April and continued until mid-May, and it's been a continuous blizzard!"

"The snow on the ground is almost thirty zhang thick, Captain Fang! Do you know what this means?"

"What does it mean?"

"The walls of our Donghu Continent are only eight zhang high!"

The high-level Guardian's face was twisted, "It's as thick as four walls of our Donghu Continent!"

"The snow outside any of our Guardian's cities forms a continuous circle of snow-capped mountains! Have you not been outside for some time?"

"No."

"If you go out once, you'll see that the walls are surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains. Every day, high-level cultivators pack down the snow mountains, making them solid. Otherwise, they have to transport the snow from the city to the outside."

"The areas outside our Donghu Continent used to be plains, but now... they're all snow-capped mountains thousands of zhang high. The people in the city feel increasingly insignificant, and the oppressive feeling from the snow-capped mountains outside... is truly frightening."

Fang Che remained silent for a long time, then said, "Fortunately, it's still snowing heavily."

"What do you mean, Captain Fang?"

"If the snow stops and the north wind blows, that's when it will get truly cold. Ordinary people might freeze to death in their homes, even with a fire burning and wearing cotton-padded clothes."

Fang Che sighed, "That's when the extreme cold will arrive. Now, the snow isn't cold, and there's still a bit of a chance for survival."

"Yes... Everyone is guessing when this snow will stop."

"When it stops... we'll see. A greater disaster will immediately follow."

Worry flashed in Fang Che's eyes.

Not only the Guardians but even ordinary people could sense this.

Countless families were making cotton-padded clothes, as thick as they could, even emptying their savings to make them. Families with children, especially, were prioritizing preparing for their children.

The crowd fell silent, and as they talked about the snow disaster, their initially high spirits gradually diminished.

One by one, they began to work silently, rushing on their way.

It felt like a heavy stone was pressing down on their hearts.

"But there's also a benefit. According to Chief Zhao's investigation, during this snow, many Guardians' cultivators have improved their cultivation by one level, and some even by two levels."

"Moreover, more and more children are showing martial arts talent. This is also a benefit of the heavy snow... The spiritual energy has increased significantly."

Amidst the bitter cold, the group shared a piece of good news, a rare glimmer of comfort in their hearts.

A single message seemed to be the only source of solace.

Suddenly, Golden Horn Serpent sent a warning, "There's another village ahead, but there are over a dozen people heading there... They seem to be from the Demon Sect."

Fang Che let out a long whistle, "Speed up! There seems to be a village ahead, and I think I smell smoke from a fire."

Without hesitation, he shot forward like an arrow.

The others laughed, "Captain Fang's nose is really something! I can't smell anything, but he can detect it from so far away. It's a natural talent... Truly impressive."

Smiling, they followed Fang Che's direction, increasing their speed.

"Whoosh!"

Fang Che's body tore through the snow, emitting a sharp, piercing sound as he headed in the direction indicated by Golden Horn Serpent.

In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from sight.

There was no time to wait for the others.

This was a village nestled in a mountain pass, located in a hollow at the waist of the mountain. Even without the snow, it would be difficult to find.

It was an extremely secluded hideout.

But now, the adults and children were clearing the snow daily. In a cleared area of several dozen zhang, numerous dry firewood was piled up.

The fire burned incessantly, emitting thick black smoke.

Even the blizzard couldn't extinguish it.

To keep the smoke billowing, the villagers even threw in the oil they usually used for cooking.

This was arranged by the elders. Normally, this place served as a secluded haven, but facing such a natural disaster, they had to seek help.

The thick black smoke was their only signal for help.

In this village of over three hundred people, all hope was pinned on this smoldering firewood. Every night, someone stood guard, ensuring the smoke didn't stop.

Although the blizzard obscured the smoke, it was their only chance for survival.

Everyone prayed fervently.

They prayed for a savior to arrive.

However, contrary to their wishes, the first to arrive was a calamity.

A sinister laugh echoed, and seventeen white shadows, like ghosts, floated over and stood on the snow.

Looking down at the hopeful eyes below, a man with a full beard revealed a cruel smile, "Are you disappointed that it's not the Protector?"

In his hand, he held a bucket of blood.

With a robust build and a full beard, he brandished a long sword, his eyes gleaming with cruelty. Amidst the wind and snow, he stood like an imposing mountain. It was as if a demon king had suddenly appeared in the mortal world.

It was none other than Mu Feng, the leader of the Destiny Sect.

Below, the commoners knelt and begged for mercy, but Mu Feng showed no sign of compassion.

With a sinister laugh, he said, "Bowing is useless! Your blood is of use to me!"

With a wave of his hand, he ordered, "Get their blood!"

In an instant, sixteen figures moved to comply.

But at that moment, a long whistle sounded, growing louder as it approached. A black shadow flashed like lightning and landed directly beside the smoldering firewood.

It was Fang Che.

With a flash of his blade, he forced the sixteen men to retreat.

"The deputy leader of the Only Righteous Sect?" Fang Che's eyes widened in surprise, "What? Huh?!"

In that instant, Fang Che recognized Mu Feng.

A surge of overwhelming joy filled Fang Che as he realized, "So it's you! Haha... I've finally found you!"

He instantly identified him.

Fang Che had a deep impression of Mu Feng. During the Young Generation Friendship Battle, he had witnessed Mu Feng's fighting skills. In the Toad Ascension Plan at the leader level, he hadn't noticed this person and hadn't encountered him. It wasn't until the rewards were given that he heard the name again.

The Destiny Sect, Mu Feng.

Fang Che's greatest regret was not encountering Mu Feng during the Toad Ascension Plan. If he had, he would have killed him then and there, and none of the subsequent events would have happened.

A surge of killing intent rose within him, responded, "Mu Feng! I've finally found you! Haha... I've finally found you!"

He roared to the sky, releasing all his pent-up frustration.

The blizzard was shattered by his laughter.

"Haha! Fang Tu... I know why you hate me. Is it because of that old man with the surname Shen? Haha, he's quite an interesting fellow, leaving a message before his death."

"Tell Fang Che to avenge me."

Mu Feng imitated the old man's voice, then mocked, "You still expect me to avenge him... Haha, what a pity. Today, you've met me, and I can only send you to accompany him. As for revenge... Maybe in your next life."

"What kind of strength does Fang Tu have? How could I not know? Haha..."

Fang Che smiled faintly, "Whether or not you can get your revenge, we'll only know after a fight."

Mu Feng arrogantly said, "Who will draw blood from the renowned Fang Tu for us? Our Sect Leader wouldn't stoop to killing an ant and dirty his hands."

In an instant, all sixteen people eagerly stepped forward.

They even started arguing.

"I'll do it!"

"No, I'll go!"

Everyone knew that Fang Tu was the disciple of the Divine Old Man. Even if the disciple was exceptionally talented, surpassing his master, what difference would it make?

How powerful could he be?

Moreover, Fang Tu's deeds were well-known across the continent, and it wasn't exactly a secret.

Defeating Xue Yi Hong wasn't a weak feat. However, Xue Yi Hong hadn't appeared in the Martial World for a long time, always guarding the extreme cold lands. His true strength was hard to gauge.

As for Fang Tu's reputation across the continent... Who among those who paid attention to Fang Tu didn't know that this guy had someone backing him?

Others killed people and did the dirty work, giving all the credit to Fang Che, thus creating the so-called 'Fang Tu' title...

Haha... If that's the case, I can do it too! Purely a trick of the Guardians to create a god, who can't see through this shoddy trick?"

Therefore, now that the Sect Leader has ordered the kill, we should naturally show our worth. Moreover, when have we encountered any real opponents on this journey?

Seeing that the foundation of the Destiny Sect is about to be established, it will be the first in the southeast! Perhaps even the first in the world! What an honor!

If we don't show our strength now, when will we?

At this moment, the Guardians on Fang Che's side also rushed forward, and they were all startled when they saw the situation before them.

"Captain Fang, this is..."

"People from the Destiny Sect!"

Fang Che said, "You guys take the locals and retreat. Leave these people to me!"

On the other side, all seventeen people burst into laughter, including Mu Feng.

"Hahaha... Fang Tu is indeed formidable!"

Mu Feng looked around and burst into laughter.

As one of the top ten Sect Leaders in the Martial World, Mu Feng didn't put the Guardians' experts in his eyes. Similarly, this Fang Tu didn't concern him either.

In Mu Feng's heart, there was only one person he feared: the Night Demon! He believed that as long as he didn't encounter the Night Demon, he was completely invincible among his peers. Fang Tu? What was that? Seeking revenge from me? Ridiculous!

He immediately stopped laughing and said indifferently, "It's rare to encounter Fang Tu. I wanted to have a good chat, but this is, after all, the Guardians' territory. To avoid complications, let's have a quick fight."

As soon as he finished speaking, a burly man rushed out with a whoosh.

"Fang Tu is mine!"

The others didn't rush forward, instead pounding their chests and stomping their feet in frustration.

"Such a great achievement, and it flew... Flew... Flew?"

"Damn!"

While everyone was still in dismay, they saw the burly man who had flown out already flying back.

Moreover, his entire body was split into two pieces as he flew back.

With a direct strike, the sword sliced from the crown of his head all the way down to his crotch.

Everyone, who had been regretting their inaction, vaguely seemed to see a flash of cold light... Could it be...

They stared at the two halves of the body on the ground, their eyes wide and mouths agape. This... Was it that precise?

Not even a bit off, even the crotch was split into two perfect halves...

Whether it was the Guardians or the Destiny Sect, they all felt like they had opened their eyes to a new world. To be honest, this was the first time they had ever seen someone vertically split in half...

Disgusting!

On the other side, Fang Che drew his sword and let out a long whistle. With a flick of his hand, the sword emitted a dragon's roar, shaking the heavens!

No wonder the Night Demon Sect couldn't find any traces of the Destiny Sect. It turned out that the Divine Teacher's true intention was to have me kill in the identity of Fang Che!

A righteous revenge!

This is right! Divine Teacher, you watch, I will slaughter all seventeen of them, leaving none alive! I will use their heads as offerings to you!

The killing intent on Fang Che's body grew stronger.

"Mu Feng, the Sect Leader of the Destiny Sect, is this your idea of a quick fight? Haha... It's indeed a quick fight."

Fang Che's voice was filled with mockery, "So eager to rush over and be split into two, this is the first time Fang has seen such an impatient demon seeking death! It seems like you're in a hurry to repent?"

Mu Feng's expression turned solemn.

This strike from Fang Tu dispelled all his thoughts of underestimating the enemy.

"Fang Tu's reputation is indeed well-deserved."

Mu Feng said coldly, "However, if you kill my men today, the Destiny Sect will not let this go. Starting today, there will be no peace between us. From tomorrow onwards, my Life Death Patrol will hunt down and exterminate you! I will use the heads of your Life Death Patrol as offerings for the fallen today!"

"Wait!"

Fang Che said indifferently, "You used two words that I dislike. 'Fellow Disciples'... How dare you, the Righteous Sect, use the term 'Fellow Disciples'? Mu Feng, you're truly shameless!"

Mu Feng smiled sinisterly.

"The Destiny Sect, the seven Guardians, form the Destiny Guardian Array, and come experience the awe-inspiring might of this adult!"

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

At the command, seven people drew their swords and stepped forward.

Their bodies floated in the air, forming an array in the sky, and it was actually the arrangement of the Big Dipper's seven stars.

A stronger killing intent surged within Fang Che! What level! What kind of person dared to use the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation?

The seven people let out a roar, and at the same time, they soared into the air. The sword lights flickered, and their sharp auras filled the sky as seven swords struck out simultaneously, shining like the seven stars.

The sword aura transformed into a torrential river, rushing towards Fang Che with overwhelming force.

"Heaven-Slaying Blade!" Fang Che roared, alerting his opponent that he was about to unleash his all-out killing move, the Heaven-Slaying Blade.

In response, he immediately unleashed the Vengeful Heavens Blade!

The blade was filled with boundless hatred, devoid of mercy, and without a shred of compassion.

In an instant, the hatred soared, and a surge of murderous aura and killing intent rose like a raging tide.

In the air, it seemed as if the gates of hell had opened, and a ghostly figure emerged.

Fang Che's body did not activate the Condensing Energy Sword, nor did he use his full strength.

Because he was afraid that Shepherd Feng would escape.

He clearly understood that, to put it bluntly, Fang Che's identity gave him an advantage. If Shepherd Feng knew he was facing the Night Demon, he would definitely turn and run at the first opportunity. Moreover, with seventeen people fleeing in seventeen different directions, it would be nearly impossible to kill them all in such a blizzard.

However, Fang Che's identity managed to keep his opponent in check.

So, he simply used the Vengeful Heavens Blade, transforming his entire body into a mountain of blades, like a small sun, and fiercely charged into the North Star Seven Stars Formation!

In the Yanggu Chengshen Plan, he had no idea how many times he had slaughtered this type of formation.

At this moment, it felt like a well-traveled path.

With a single clash, the formation stagnated; the sword's glow burst forth, scattering the formation, and suddenly, the Vengeful Heavens Blade took over.

The Celestial Pivot Position demon leader's head flew up with a 'biu' sound, and a flash of blood rose from his throat.

The formation was destroyed!

The remaining six people didn't have time to react, and even in their dreams, they couldn't have imagined that their well-practiced combined strike formation would be broken by a single blade.

With one star gone from the Seven Stars Formation, the formation had already lost its power, and the spiritual connection between them had been severed.

The six people floated in the air, still occupying their original positions, but they were like six isolated islands.

Fang Che wouldn't miss such an opportunity. This was the experience he had gained from killing countless Seven Stars Formations.

His robe fluttered, and the starlight shimmered and flickered.

The Dark Lord emerged.

Vengeful Heavens Path!

A cold flash of light flew across the sky like lightning, swiftly slicing through the air with a series of 'puchi' sounds.

Six heads simultaneously flew from their necks, dancing in the air.

The starlight flickered, and the black cloud-like robe waved in the air.

Seven headless corpses rolled in the air, and with seven kicks, the seven heads were sent flying, spinning in circles.

Just like kicking a shuttlecock.

Shepherd Feng let out a fierce roar, and his long sword transformed into a stream of light.

The robe billowed, the black cloud enveloped, the starlight flickered, and the sword's edge protruded, emitting a cold flash.

Shepherd Feng flipped backward with a somersault.

But Fang Che had already returned to the ground with the seven corpses and seven heads.

The corpses and heads fell to the ground simultaneously.

The heads were neatly placed on the bodies.

Not a single thread was out of place.

It was as if they hadn't been beheaded at all.

They lay quietly, their bodies soaked in blood.

When Shepherd Feng's sword clashed with Fang Che's blade, he felt that although Fang Che's power was fierce, it was slightly weaker than his own, and his heart immediately calmed.

With wolf-like eyes, he stared at Fang Che: "Fang Tu, your blade is merciless. Heaven-Slaying Blade? A fitting name!"

"To deal with you, I'll just call it the Dog-Slaying Blade from now on."

Fang Che replied indifferently: "You're not worthy of my domineering blade technique yet! After I kill you, I'll change it back!"

Shepherd Feng laughed like a wolf: "Kill me? Fang Tu, you are indeed strong, but you're overestimating yourself."

"What about those corpses... Are you going to hold a memorial for your master?"

Shepherd Feng spoke calmly: "No wonder you cherish them so much. However, unfortunately, your master has been reduced to dust, and not even his bones remain."

Fang Che let out a cold laugh: "Shepherd Feng, you talk big. Let me ask you, how many of your Destiny Sect members have encountered even a single hair of my master? When you say that, don't you feel like a fool?"

Shepherd Feng looked up to the sky and flung his robe, holding his sword as he stepped forward: "This Sect Leader will personally witness the might of Fang Tu's peerless blade technique!"

Fang Che had been waiting for this moment and coldly replied: "You dare to fight me?!"

Shepherd Feng gritted his teeth: "If I, the Sect Leader, don't kill you with my own hands, how can I face my eight brothers? Fang Tu, I will use your head to shatter it and offer it as a sacrifice before my eight brothers' spirits! I'll let the entire continent know that the brothers of the Destiny Sect are not so easily slain! Killing my brothers will have consequences!"

The remaining eight members of the Destiny Sect had expressions filled with grief and anger, yet they were also touched.

The Sect Leader was indeed different from the others!

Fang Che chuckled: "Not bad, you still have the demeanor of a Sect Leader. Even at the brink of death, you know how to rally the hearts of your followers. Well done!"

Shepherd Feng let out a long howl, and his long sword transformed into countless starlights in the blizzard, suddenly forming a mountain of swords.

An endless killing intent, the power of heaven and earth, converged and rushed towards them.

In an instant, the entire arena was oppressed, making it difficult to breathe.

Behind Fang Che, a Guardian solemnly warned: "Captain Fang, this is the Condensing Energy Sword! Be careful!"

Before he finished speaking, Fang Che suddenly leaped up, and his large blade shone with madness.

"Shepherd Feng! Today, I'll show you what true power is!"

Fang Che let out a sorrowful howl that shook the stars: "Divine Teacher! With wine, watch! The time has come!"

A jar of wine suddenly shattered in the sky.

The aroma of wine filled the heavens and earth.

The world was covered in silver, and the rivers and mountains mourned; flesh and blood became a feast, and the falling snow turned into a blizzard.

(End of Chapter)

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