Chapter 530 - 441: Reappearance of the Kun Peng, Approach with Caution

Chapter 530: Chapter 441: Reappearance of the Kun Peng, Approach with Caution

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Fang Yang was returning to the Changkong Clan.

This return was different from the last.

This time, he was a Saint, no longer a Mortal Cultivator.

There was a world of difference between a Saint and a mortal!

Whether a Cultivator had entered the Saint realm was a matter of utmost importance, even to fate itself.

Moreover, for certain reasons, Fang Yang had no intention of hiding his movements.

Or rather, he was deliberately testing the waters to see the true quality of the forces Sen Hui had brought him.

Under these circumstances, the Changkong Clan was solemn and prepared a grand reception, both inside and out.

The elders of every clan name and bloodline issued a grave order to their juniors.

They were commanded to cause no trouble during this time, especially not to start conflicts with the Fang or Sen clans!

The Sen clan was one thing; after all, they had shared glory and decline with the Changkong Clan since ancient times, reaching the pinnacle of prosperity together.

But the Fang clan?

Heh. Aside from Fang Yang, the Fang clan was practically third-rate.

Many within the Changkong Clan were indignant, but they could only accept it with bitter resignation.

There was nothing to be done. Because of Fang Yang, the Fang clan was rising rapidly and might even soon stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Sen clan.

"Sigh. If only Fang Yang were the Qilin of my Chen clan’s bloodline, that would be wonderful."

"Even a rotten ship has three pounds of nails. As expected, every clan and bloodline has its own hidden reserves."

"Heh, Elder Yu, who are you trying to fool? Don’t you forget how the Yang clan fell into decline and eventually vanished!"

"..."

Fang Yang’s impending return stirred up storm after storm of discussion within the Changkong Clan.

Countless Cultivators repeatedly studied the story of Fang Yang’s rise, hoping to grasp the true essence of cultivation, reinvent themselves, and walk the path of a prodigy.

But the more they studied Fang Yang’s growth, the more they despaired.

Fang Yang was like a dark celestial curtain, unapproachable!

All who delved too deep found their Dao hearts shattered. They fell to their inner demons, giving up on themselves completely.

In severe cases, their bodies wasted away and their spirits scattered, causing them to perish midway through their journey.

Fang Yang’s path of growth was filled with too many chance occurrences; it was simply impossible to replicate!!

"Fang Yang..." Le Shiyu murmured, a hint of melancholy in her voice.

She and Fang Yang were of the same generation, the same age.

During the Xuan-Yu War back then, she had even had a relatively close connection with him.

After Fang Yang became the champion of Tier One, his dominant figure was forever imprinted on her heart.

It was worth mentioning that even back then, she had recognized his extraordinary potential and was certain he would soar to the heavens.

Because of this, she had planned to take the initiative and deepen her connection with him.

Unfortunately, Fang Yang had not been interested in her.

For Fang Yang was like a Golden-Winged Dapeng; with the slightest momentum, he soared into the sky.

In the blink of an eye, Fang Yang had left their entire generation of prodigies far behind, disappearing from their sight.

A heavy sigh, filled with regret, escaped her lips.

...

「On this day.」

The sky was clear and cloudless for ten thousand miles.

As time passed, the Changkong Clan gradually grew more active.

In the void, warships lined up in formation, and Arrays hummed with power.

Countless streams of light flickered and intertwined, forming what looked like iridescent clouds.

On the ground, a myriad of beasts stood in solemn silence, and soldiers and generals were hushed.

Cold light glinted off iron armor as battle formations soared into the sky, their various war spirits roaring.

At this moment, the troops Fang Yang had taken under his command, including the Cold Flood Dragon Banner, were exceedingly solemn.

Although not many of them had come, every single arrival radiated a sharp Evil Qi, possessing the bearing of a veteran army that had fought a hundred battles.

The Cold Flood Dragon Banner, the Cangmu Banner, and other divisions all belonged to the forces under Sen Yue’s command.

But due to the disappearance of Sen Yue and Sen Wei, and because of his connection to Sen Hui, these forces were inherited by Fang Yang.

Besides inheriting these forces, Fang Yang also had another contingent of troops that he had not yet revealed.

This other contingent consisted of the Star Dao soldiers and generals that Sen Yue had meticulously cultivated in order to forge a Star God Dynasty.

Those soldiers and generals were all elites, integral to Sen Yue’s dream of conquering the Eight Domains.

They were even part of Sen Yue’s grand ambition to lead the dynasty into the Immortal Realm!

"So these are the banner divisions, and the legendary Star Dao soldiers." Fang Lanxi and the other members of the Fang clan were all overjoyed for Fang Yang.

"Fang Yang’s power is now fully established. Even if Miss Wei returns, there’s nothing she can do about it." The eyes of Sen Cangba and the other Sen clan members were complicated.

Although, according to the wishes of the Saint Ancestors, their Sen clan had to temporarily retreat from the rapids.

The Sen clan was to serve Fang Yang with all their might in this era.

But no matter what, it was clear that their Sen clan had been the ones to cultivate these banner divisions.

This was especially true for the elite soldiers and fine generals of the Star Dao school, who were the core backbone that Sen Yue had personally groomed.

For Fang Yang to just take them over like this, they couldn’t help but feel a little resentful!

It could be said that by marrying Sen Hui, Fang Yang had shored up his weakest link—his background and accumulated resources—leaving him with no apparent flaws.

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"Sun and moon entwine as Chaos is born, illuminating the Eight Domains, scorching heaven and earth."

"Tai Chi emerges, the Kun-Peng appears, the Golden Crow returns from dreams to brighten the world."

Suddenly, with a great RUMBLE, the Golden Ancient War Chariot flew out.

Atop the Golden Ancient War Chariot stood a tall, handsome figure, straight as a spear and sharp as a sword.

His black hair whipped about wildly as he radiated a heroic aura, looking down upon all living things.

In an instant, a majestic golden radiance spread out, dyeing the firmament and transforming it into a great golden sky.

This Golden Ancient War Chariot was led by a Vermilion Bird, with a Fire Qilin pulling it as its steed.

Furthermore, a vast, great sun hung above his head, circling him and shining down upon all of existence.

It was like a living portrait of a Fire Dao Saint Emperor descending upon the world, with all manner of Fire Dao Deities appearing, centered around the Great Sun Golden Crow.

At this moment, Fang Yang stood with his hands behind his back.

He stood upon the central war chariot, resplendent with boundless light, as if he were inspecting his domain.