Supreme Sword Exalt

Yan Qi said indignantly, “How could such a conniving person exist?! To actually dare scheme against you... They’re simply shameless, detestable, and hateful!”

Fatty sighed repeatedly. “Exactly! That’s why they call him a bastard!”

The flood dragon sneered. “Rest assured. If I ever encounter this bastard someday, I’ll avenge you by swallowing him whole!”

One man, one flood dragon, they sang in unison. Gu Han’s face grew darker and darker.

Forcefully suppressing the urge to take back that bottle of Transcendent Substance, he took a deep breath and feigned a smile. “Yan Qi, train diligently. If you can transform into a true dragon someday, I’ll roam the stars with you!”

Yan Qi was overjoyed. “Senior, rest assured! Meeting you guys in this life is my great fortune! I will work hard!”

Upon seeing Gu Han about to leave, Fatty seemed hesitant. “Are you really going?”

“Mhm.”

Fatty sighed. “Okay then. If you’re lucky enough to overcome it, you'll benefit greatly.”

Gu Han felt some curiosity. “Speaking of which. You’ve also crossed the Human Tribulation. What was the benefit? Why do I feel like you haven’t changed at all?”

“You didn’t notice?”

“I just think you’ve become even more shameless.”

Fatty flew into a rage. “What the hell do you know?! How have I not changed?! The Human Tribulation is also a Supreme Stage. It brings ultimate enhancement that seems to vary from person to person.

“In my case, not only did my Indestructible Golden Physique’s defense increase several times over, but my growth potential also grew larger. Prior to that, I would have had a hard time even fighting the Sword Prince. Above all, I recognized my own heart and found my own path! Cultivators cultivate with different focuses. The barbarian tribe specializes in the body, while certain rare cultivators specialize in the soul.

“Then there’s your three Supreme Stages, pushing spirit power to its limit. There’s also your senior brother and Mo Li, who seem to be walking another special path. Of course, there's no saying which is stronger and which is weaker for now. Still, the one most suited to yourself is the strongest!”

Hearing Fatty repeating what Qian Ye had essentially explained to him surprised Gu Han somewhat. Looking at the facts, it indeed seemed true.

Not only was the Sword Prince born with innate sword qi, but even the ancient sword he wielded was extraordinary. The old blind man even complimented him.

Unfortunately, his heart and intent were impure. After seeing Gu Han’s strength, his state of mind experienced a huge upheaval, so much so that Gu Han easily broke his sword heart. He ultimately died a miserable death.

Yan Qi only understood the last sentence. “So the best path for me is to evolve into a real dragon?”

Fatty appeared gratified. “Yes. You truly have great comprehension and wisdom!”

He said these things not just to show off, but also to help Gu Han. Since he didn’t know what his friend's human tribulation was, he just laid out everything he had experienced.

Gu Han smiled. “Got it. Fatty, Yan Qi, until we meet again!”

Fatty instructed, “See to your tribulation calmly. Leave everything else to the old ancestor. Above all, don’t die! I only have a few friends!"

Gu Han waved his hand and strode away. He had said these words to Fatty before. Now hearing Fatty say them to him felt like yesterday repeating itself, only the person crossing the tribulation had become him.

Yan Qi sighed. “Am I considered your friend?”

Fatty smiled softly. “Yan Qi, you are my partner.”

Warmth arose in Yan Qi’s heart, the corners of his eyes moistening. “Meeting you is a blessing across three lifetimes!”

***

At the Fang estate, Fang Lun and Wu Guang ecstatically rushed into Fang Xing’s quiet room.

“Old Ancestor!”

“Senior, that brat has finally come out!”

For the past six months or so, they had been secretly watching Gu Han’s movements. Only, they hadn’t seen even a shadow. The more days they went without seeing Gu Han, the more their hatred increased, nearly driving them mad.

Fang Xing opened his eyes. “He’s come out? This is goodI I thought he was going to hide in the Fu estate for life!”

Wu Guang gritted his teeth in hatred. “That little bastard hid for so long, he must be using our resources to cultivate!”

Fang Xing sneered. “Cultivate? He’s a dead man. What is he even cultivating for?!”

Fang Lun hurriedly said, “Old Ancestor, what about Fu Dahai—”

Fang Xing flickered, breaking into the void and disappearing. “Once the man is dead, what can Fu Dahai do to me?!”

Leaving the Fang estate, he sped up in the direction Fang Lun had mentioned. He soon faintly perceived Gu Han’s aura.

In the next moment, Fu Dahai landed before him.

Expressionlessly, he slowly produced an ancient jade talisman. “Fang Xing, what are you trying to do?”

Fang Xing’s expression darkened. “Fu Dahai! Are you really going to burn bridges with the Fang family over that little bastard?!”

Fu Dahai smirked. “What Fang family? From today onward, there is no Fang family in the Central Continent.”

Fang Xing flew into a rage. “What did you say! You overestimate your—”

A beam of clear light, along with a patch of demonic clouds, slowly rose from nearby. The Luoheng Holy Master and Yan Qianjue landed and surrounded him almost immediately.

Fang Xing’s heart turned cold, his gaze fixed tightly on Fu Dahai. “You set me up?”

Fu Dahai sneered. “You shouldn't have come here! This is your own undoing!”

Fang Xing took a deep breath. “Fine! I admit defeat. I swear by the Great Dao, from now on I will never—”

Yan Qianjue raised an eyebrow. “What use is the oath of a dead man?”

The Luoheng Holy Master said expressionlessly. “Fellow Daoist, please be on your way.”

Fang Xing’s eyes gleamed fiercely. “You think you can just get rid of me?!”

The three felt disdainful. Sure, we couldn't beat Yun Ao, but you're just a third-stage Feather Transformation nobody! What are you acting tough for?!

All at once, clear light, demonic clouds, and gray radiance appeared as the three moved together, charging toward Fang Xing.

***

At the same time, ten figures slowly descended over the Fang estate. Waves of terrifying aura poured down, instilling great terror into every member of the Fang family. They trembled, unable to move an inch.

These ten people were all at the Saint realm. At the lead was the War Prince, who exuded faint, dragon-shaped cloud energy.

Someone shouted furiously, “How brazen!”

Four figures followed, rising to meet them. The two in front were Fang Lun and Wu Guang, while the remaining two were the other two Saint realm cultivators of the Fang family.

Fang Lun ignored Fu Youde and the others, focusing solely on the War Prince. “Who are you?!”

He vaguely felt that all four of them combined couldn't defeat this man.

The War Prince said expressionlessly, “Great Flame Empire’s Yun Zhan.”

Fang Lun flew into a rage. “What fucking Great Flame Empire! Do you know that my family’s old ancestor—”

At the same time, loud booms rapidly came from within the void, interspersed even with Fang Xing’s roars of fury.

Fang Lun’s expression changed drastically. “Old Ancestor!”

When he looked again at the War Prince, his attitude had already shifted. “The Fang family and the Great Flame Empire have no grievances, no enmity—”

The War Prince shook his head. “You want to kill Gu Han. That makes you a sworn enemy of the Great Flame Empire. Everybody, prepare to attack.”

Ten Saint realm pressures descended in unison. Fang Lun went pale, his eyes filled with despair.

Wu Guang’s voice trembled slightly. “I-I’m not a member of the Fang family! I’m from the Wu family. This matter has nothing to do with me!”

Fang Lun flew into a rage. “Wu Guang, you bastard!”

The War Prince glanced at Wu Guang. “Your surname is Wu? We’ll visit your home shortly.”

Wu Guang’s heart turned cold, and he too fell into complete despair.