Chapter 2801 - 2273: Show of Force

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"We're almost there..."

Jian Qingfeng was clearly unaware that Qin Fang's thoughts had drifted far because of his words. At this moment, seeing the rows of giant archways standing ahead, he couldn't help but remind Qin Fang.

The people of the Tang Sect were not very friendly to Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng but were quite restrained. They all faced them with cold expressions, and besides leading the way and surrounding Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng, they would not take any other actions.

This included ignoring Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng's conversation and reactions...

One could say that as long as Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng did not suddenly act recklessly, they wouldn't care what Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng were doing!

"Is this the Tang Sect Headquarters?"

At this moment, Qin Fang snapped back to attention, noticing the massive rows of archways, clearly having existed for hundreds of years, and was astonished by the spectacle of the Tang Sect Headquarters.

If Qin Fang remembered correctly, these archways were almost equivalent to the Tang Sect's "Monument to Powerful Ancestors," with each one representing a supreme strongman of extreme terrifying power... akin to the status of the "Four Emperors" in the present day.

Of course, such strongmen were at least at the Supreme Realm Level... Most were strongmen of the Late-stage Sovereign Realm or above, and there were even terrifying presences at the Supreme Realm Pinnacle. After all, in the distant past, the cultivation environment was much stronger than it is now, and great experts emerged in great numbers naturally.

Qin Fang roughly counted, and just the number of these archways was as many as eighteen...

Besides engraving the name of that strongman on these archways, they also detailed some of his mighty deeds, all earth-shattering events, not just some trivial matters.

For instance, Qin Fang saw one mentioning a Tang ancestor who once...

"Slayed a Supreme Spirit Beast?"

Seeing this, Qin Fang was deeply shocked.

He knew the terrifying nature of a Supreme Spirit Beast, almost invincible to humans... However, the Tang Sect had such a formidable and outstanding ancestor, which naturally surprised Qin Fang.

Of course, that was already hundreds of years ago, and now it can only serve as something for the Tang Sect disciples to boast about, without much other significance...

The archways were erected in chronological order. After Qin Fang finished reading the name and date on the eighteenth and final archway, his face showed a rather peculiar expression.

Although these eighteen archways are famous throughout the martial world, and the Tang Sect refers to them as the "Tang Sect's Eighteen Extremes," representing the fearsome reputation the Tang Sect had built over a millennium in the martial world, they are a source of immense honor.

However, the last archway was erected a year after that ancestor's death, nearly two hundred years ago...

This means that in these two hundred years, the Tang Sect has scarcely produced such unmatched experts. Although it cannot be said to have completely declined, its status compared to its peak period is unmatchable.

The thousand-year Tang Sect, eighteen archways, eighteen experts, averaging nearly one every fifty years... But none have emerged in two hundred years, so it's no wonder that now neither the Five Great Sects nor the Evil Sect or Demon Sect think highly of the Tang Sect.

While heritage is an essential aspect of a sect, without paramount experts to back it up, its status will diminish significantly...

At least now, although Jian Qingfeng appears courteous, he is clearly not as humble as when he participated in the Five Sects Competition... His head remained held high, only lowering slightly when passing the eighteen archways out of respect for those great experts who had passed.

Of course, the thousand-year Tang Sect cannot be represented by just the eighteen paramount experts of these archways. Every generation has also had some equally fearsome Supreme experts... but their fame isn't as widespread as those represented by the archways.

The Shaolin have their own Pagoda Forest, housing the relics of past high monks. Although the Tang Sect doesn't have a specific Pagoda Forest, it's rumored that within the Tang Sect's shrine, a special hall has been set aside to enshrine the ancestral tablets of those who reached the Supreme Realm!

Rumors even say that aside from those who died outside, the remaining Supreme experts are buried in a special domain... As for why this arrangement was made, Qin Fang hasn't seen that place, so he can't speculate blindly.

However, judging by the Thousand Skills of Qin Fang's Grandmaster Level, the Tang Sect must have found an exceptionally good feng shui spiritual grave, burying these deceased Supreme experts in it, to utilize the gang qi and elemental energy that slowly dissipate from their bodies for special purposes!

Qin Fang raised his head, looking up at the valley shrouded in misty energy and couldn't help but understand a bit, seeing the rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi filling the valley below!

There wasn't much time for Qin Fang to leisurely admire the scenery of the Tang Sect Headquarters, as they soon arrived at a great hall.

This was the great hall of the Tang Sect Headquarters. It appeared to have a long history, yet the architecture was extremely grand... In ancient terms, it was considered luxurious, majestic, and powerful, which showcased the strength of the Tang Sect during its heyday.

But now...

Although it's not to say that a plucked Phoenix is worse than a chicken, it is indeed showing signs of decline.

Leading the team, Tang Zhan escorted Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng to the main hall and immediately lined up his men on both sides. Each had wide eyes, like a tiger watching its prey, ready to strike at any moment.

Qin Fang didn't feel anything unusual; this was all within his expectations. However, Jian Qingfeng's brows furrowed...

"It seems the Tang Sect doesn't intend to let this go easily..."

Jian Qingfeng softly reminded Qin Fang, "Let me handle things later. You adjust to the situation... Unless absolutely necessary, don't turn hostile with them!"

"I can't guarantee that..."

Qin Fang shrugged, expressing helplessly.

It's not that he's not giving Jian Qingfeng face, but the Tang Sect seems aggressive, clearly not willing to settle peacefully. He's not someone to be bullied; if they go overboard, Qin Fang won't give them any face.

Thud, thud, thud~~

As Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng were speaking, they saw two more teams wielding weapons swiftly emerge, quickly surrounding Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng... The aura from these people was formidable, almost as strong as those brought by Tang Zhan, even more solid and fierce!

Accompanying them were some older, stronger, and higher-status individuals, all over forty years old, ranging from middle-aged to elderly, both men and women.

It was clear these people were the Elders of the Tang Sect!

"Are you Qin Fang?"

As soon as these people arrived, an elder, over sixty years old, stepped out from among them. Quickly, he approached Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng... First, he shot a sharp glare at Jian Qingfeng, then fiercely stared at Qin Fang and asked harshly.

Qin Fang smiled without speaking, calmly nodding, seemingly oblivious to the hostility.

"So you killed my Tang Sect Elder Tang Mingyuan?"

The elder seemed greatly provoked, his eyes turning even more sinister, his voice harsher, releasing a powerful aura that pressed towards Qin Fang while shouting, "Kneel!"

"A show of force?"

Qin Fang sneered, his gaze towards the elder grew sharp.

However, this reaction was anticipated by the other party, and it didn't make them feel threatened. Instead... they looked at Qin Fang with disdain, their eyes clearly mocking.

"Elder Tang Bin, you're overstepping!"

Qin Fang ignored the elder, but Jian Qingfeng's face turned dark... Even though the elder counted as his senior, Jian Qingfeng expressed without courtesy.

Currently, he's visiting the Tang Sect in the name of the Kunlun Sect, acting as the Sect Leader's representative. Though he doesn't require the personal reception from the Tang Sect Leader, these Elders should at least give him some respect, otherwise, it's a slap to the Kunlun Sect's face!

"Qin Fang, this old man is named Tang Bin, the real uncle of Tang Mingyuan..."

Jian Qingfeng naturally recognized him, softly identifying the elder's identity.

"This isn't your concern, it's between my Tang Sect and him. Please step aside..."

The Elder named Tang Bin clearly didn't regard Jian Qingfeng, if not considering his Kunlun Sect background, his words might've been harsher... After all, he has seniority in the Martial World, akin to a peer of Qing Xu Lao Dao.

"Elder Tang, Qin Fang is a disciple of my Kunlun Sect, a direct disciple of our Sect Leader. His matters are ours..."

Jian Qingfeng's face turned even darker; although Tang Bin had restrained his words, it still slapped Jian Qingfeng's face. He stepped forward to speak, attempting to use the Kunlun Sect to pressure the Tang Sect.

Indeed, as soon as Jian Qingfeng spoke, not only did Tang Bin's expression change, but the faces of several Tang Sect Elders watching from the sidelines also shifted dramatically... (To be continued. If you like this work, visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)