Chapter 235: Returning Home in Glory

The sky was clear, the air crisp, and a gentle breeze blew.

High in the sky, two figures stepped through the void. The man was handsome and dashing, the woman an icy beauty; they looked like a pair of immortals.

However, those who knew their relationship would not say so.

For the man was Fang Yu, and the woman was his Senior Sister, Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue.

Both were members of the Fang clan, and now they stepped forward, entering the Great Li Dynasty and the Longyuan Province.

"It has been a long time since I last came to Longyuan Province. I still remember that when I left last time, I was only a cultivator in the Mortal Shedding Realm."

Fang Yu stood in the void, his spiritual sense sweeping out, taking in the scenery for hundreds of miles around.

The Fang clan of today was much livelier than in years past.

"I haven't been home in a long time either, though Fang Fang Qiang'er goes back occasionally to bring elixirs to the clan's disciples."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue said.

The Fang Fang Qiang'er she spoke of was Fang Fang Fang Qiang, a female steward of the Fang clan who was highly valued.

"I remember that back then, Senior Sister brought me some Essence Pills, which allowed me to step onto the path of cultivation. If not for those Essence Pills, I don't know when I would have been able to reach the Supernatural Realm."

Revisiting old haunts brought back many memories. Fang Yu recalled the past; at that time, he had been a bit more diligent, which earned him the clan's cultivation resources and the attention of Senior Sister Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue, granting him more resources from then on.

"Brother Yu is a genius; you were just lacking a bit in resources. Once you had them, you rose immediately."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue's eyes held a smile as she looked at the brother now by her side, who had reached the fifth level of the Supernatural Realm and cultivated over three million jin of force. She felt quite happy.

This brother of hers had risen suddenly within the Ascending Feather Sect, truly giving her many surprises.

"Let us go back and see this time. I wonder if there are any other geniuses in the Fang clan."

As the two walked, they gradually entered Longyuan City and arrived at the Fang clan estate.

At this moment, they immediately attracted the attention of many, especially since almost all of Longyuan City was the Fang clan's territory, drawing the notice of many clan disciples.

"Look, someone is actually flying in the sky! Who is that? Could they be disciples from an immortal sect? Hmm? No, that looks like our Eldest Young Lady!"

"It is indeed our Eldest Young Lady! Heavens, the Eldest Young Lady is here! Quickly, report this! And the one beside her, that seems to be Young Master Yu!"

"The Eldest Young Lady and Young Master Yu, who have reached the Supernatural Realm, are here! Quickly, report this! This is a great joy for our Fang clan! Two immortal masters have descended!"

Seeing Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu, the Fang clan disciples immediately recognized the two illustrious immortals of their clan and grew excited. Some rushed to the inner manor to inform the Clan Head, while others bowed respectfully to Fang Yu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue.

There were also some Fang clan disciples who could hardly believe their eyes. They were from the collateral branches and, while they knew the clan had an immortal Eldest Young Lady and Young Master, they had never seen them. Now, seeing Fang Yu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue flying, their faces showed shock.

"Are these the immortals of our Fang clan? They can fly, they really can fly! I thought those were just stories the elders told to trick children."

"The Eldest Young Lady and Young Master Yu have really come here! They have returned home! This is a monumental event!"

"The Young Lady's gaze is so sharp. I can feel the power in the Young Lady and Young Master; their gaze is truly terrifying!"

Just as the Fang clan disciples were filled with shock, several people strode out from the Fang manor. Leading them was the Clan Head, Fang Fang Zetao, followed by the Giant Spirit Hand, Fang Tong, and the clan's second uncle, Fang Fang Zeshan.

"Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue! Yu... r, you have returned!"

Seeing Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu arrive, Fang Fang Zetao's face immediately showed immense joy, though he felt a bit of strangeness toward Fang Yu now.

Because the Fang Yu before him was no longer the little boy in the Mortal Shedding Realm from his memory, but an immortal who had reached the Supernatural Realm. Such an existence arriving in their Great Li Dynasty would require even the Emperor to be cautious and respectful.

The Fang Yu before him had indeed changed greatly.

Not only had he grown taller and more handsome than in years past, but even a casual glance from his eyes revealed a powerful, oppressive aura—the kind possessed only by those who had long held high positions.

"Father."

Two words escaped Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue's lips.

"Good, good, good! Come in, come in! This is a great joy for our Fang clan. Pass on my order: all elite and core disciples of the Fang clan are to come here immediately. Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue, you two are really something; you should have told me you were coming home so I could have made proper preparations."

Fang Fang Zetao's face was filled with endless joy as he hurriedly invited Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu inside.

Fang Yu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue exchanged a glance and entered the inner manor together.

Once inside the inner manor, they were soon seated.

Although Fang Fang Zetao was the Clan Head and should have sat in the center, the arrival of two immortals of the Supernatural Realm led him to remove the center seat and sit to the side with Fang Yu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue.

The elite and core disciples of the Fang clan sat below. These were the most core members of the clan, who did not need to engage in any labor, only to cultivate daily and improve their cultivation base.

In the Fang clan, only the most elite disciples had such treatment; those with insufficient strength could only rely on the clan's assets for support, or engage in business, become officials, or do other minor tasks.

At this moment, these core disciples looked very happy, waiting for their clan's immortals to speak.

"This time, I have broken through to the seventh level of the Supernatural Realm, the Golden Core realm, so I had some time to come home and see what outstanding disciples our Fang clan has produced."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue spoke first.

"As for Brother Yu, his cultivation has also reached the fifth level of the Supernatural Realm, the Heaven-Human realm. We will stay at home for a few days."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue added.

As soon as she spoke, the Fang clan disciples all showed expressions of shock.

"Seventh level of the Supernatural Realm? What realm is that?"

"You don't even know that? Uncle Tong once told us that the Mortal Shedding Realm has ten levels, and the Supernatural Realm also has ten levels. But for us, the tenth level of the Supernatural Realm is too far away. After all, reaching the tenth level of the Mortal Shedding Realm is already a blessing from the heavens."

"The Eldest Young Lady's cultivation has actually reached the seventh level of the Supernatural Realm? How terrifying must that be? I once heard Uncle Tong say that even the first level of the Supernatural Realm is an immortal-like existence. Wouldn't the seventh level be invincible?"

"Fifth level of the Supernatural Realm, the Heaven-Human realm. Young Master Yu is also so powerful. He has only been cultivating for a year, and he has already reached the fifth level. This realm grants eight hundred years of lifespan!"

"Then wouldn't the Eldest Young Lady's lifespan exceed eight hundred years? It's truly unbelievable! Even an ordinary dynasty doesn't last more than three hundred years!"

The Fang clan disciples were different from ordinary mortal families and knew a thing or two about cultivation. Some even knew not only about the Supernatural Realm but also about the Heaven-Human and Golden Core realms within it. They were well-informed, and their words left all the Fang clan disciples stunned.

A Heaven-Human realm expert has an eight-hundred-year lifespan. Does that not mean Young Master Yu can protect the Fang clan disciples for eight hundred years?

Eight hundred years could turn the Fang clan into a terrifying family, and even founding a nation would not be a problem.

"This time, Senior Sister Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue and I have come to see what talents in our Fang clan are worth cultivating. Of course, since this is my first time back since achieving success in my cultivation, I have also brought gifts for everyone."

Fang Yu looked at the Fang clan disciples, who all wore different expressions, and spoke.

When the word "gift" was mentioned, all the Fang clan disciples showed anticipation. They all remembered that the last time the Eldest Young Lady came, she had brought them Essence Pills!

The Mortal-grade mid-tier Essence Pills were incredibly effective for them, showing significant results in tempering the body and increasing strength.

Originally, it was very difficult for some disciples to reach the fifth level of the Mortal Shedding Realm, the Divine Strength realm, but because of the Essence Pills, some had broken through.

They wondered what good things Young Master Fang Yu would bring this time.

"I didn't bring many good things this time, but I do have ten thousand Infant Pills and one million White Sun Pills."

Fang Yu moved his hand, and one elixir after another appeared in the void. The first ten thousand pills were plump and contained incredibly rich essence, so concentrated that it seemed to form something like an infant.

Then, the one million pills condensed into a river of elixirs in the void. Fang Fang Zetao's entire body trembled at the sight, and indeed, all the Fang clan disciples trembled.

"Mortal-grade high-tier elixirs, White Sun Pills! And a million of them! You must know that the old man of the Li family in our Great Li Dynasty treats a single White Sun Pill as a family heirloom, showing it off constantly."

Fang Fang Zeshan's face showed disbelief. He considered himself well-traveled as the second-in-command of the Fang clan, but when a million White Sun Pills appeared before him, he couldn't help but tremble.

Storing so many White Sun Pills here might become a disaster rather than a benefit.

"Am I dreaming? We used to be happy just getting one Essence Pill a month. How is it that in less than a year, we can possess so many White Sun Pills?"

"What kind of miracle did Young Master Yu encounter to possess such wealth after only a year of cultivation, and he's just giving them to us? If I could take White Sun Pills every day, I could also step into the Supernatural Realm!"

"Inconceivable, unimaginable. Our Fang clan has struck it rich, truly struck it rich!"

All the Fang clan disciples showed shock and emotion. Fang Fang Zetao's face was filled with extreme joy, but then his expression turned stern. "All disciples, you are not to reveal a single secret of this place, or you will be severely punished. Do you understand?"

"We understand!"

All the core disciples nodded.

They knew, of course, that such things could not be leaked, or it might bring danger.

One million White Sun Pills could indeed make some people take risks.

However, the Fang clan disciples here were tied to the fate of the clan, sharing in its honor and disgrace, so they would naturally not leak it.

"Besides these one million pills, I will also teach you some body-refining techniques. Of course, everyone will be gifted a spirit-grade flying sword and spirit-grade armor."

Fang Yu spoke again, and from his treasure pouch flew many spirit-grade flying swords and clothes, all of which he had obtained from the God Race and was now bestowing upon them.

"So many spirit artifacts!"

Fang Fang Zetao was too shocked to speak. It was true that a fifth-level Supernatural Realm cultivator could refine spirit artifacts, but their clan's peerless genius had suddenly produced hundreds of them. How could a cultivator of only one year produce such things?

Shocking, truly shocking.

"Alright, there is no need to be shocked. When you reach a higher realm, come to the Ascending Feather Sect to participate in the outer disciple assessment. The assessment is currently simple, but in a few days, the standards might be raised."

Fang Yu laughed.

"We will follow Young Master Yu's orders!"

All the Fang clan disciples spoke in unison.

They admired, were shocked by, and worshipped this Young Master Yu to the extreme.

"I used to think the Eldest Young Lady was generous for giving us so many Essence Pills, but only now do I know what true generosity is!"

"White Sun Pills are Mortal-grade high-tier elixirs, and Infant Pills are Mortal-grade supreme-tier elixirs. With these, why worry about not reaching higher levels of the Mortal Shedding Realm?"

"Cultivate, we must cultivate! We must cultivate to the seventh or eighth level of the Mortal Shedding Realm and go to the Ascending Feather Sect for the outer disciple assessment. Once we enter the Ascending Feather Sect, we will have the best advantage!"

"Yes, the Eldest Young Lady and Young Master Yu are like immortals. Even if they only come home once every few years, if we get to the Ascending Feather Sect, we can see them often. If we get even a little guidance from them, the benefits will be endless."

"That is exactly right."

After receiving the spirit-grade flying swords and clothes, as well as the White Sun Pills and Infant Pills, the Fang clan disciples were all jubilant, filled with ambition to cultivate hard and improve their realms.

Fang Yu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue also left the Fang manor to take a walk outside.

"Brother Yu, you were truly in command just now, holding the fate of others in your hands with every move."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue laughed.

"Giving others hope is giving oneself hope. Senior Sister Fang Fang Fang Fang Qingxue gave me hope back then, so naturally, I must give our Fang clan disciples some hope now. Fate is unpredictable; perhaps as we walk, we might encounter miracles ourselves."

As they spoke, they walked to the Longyuan River. This great river surged with waves, vast and boundless, as if a dragon were truly lurking at the bottom.

"A fine river."

"A fine view."

"A fine Junior Brother."