Chapter 2800 - 2272: Entering the Tang Sect!

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"Who is there?"

However, there wasn't much time for Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng to chat leisurely, as a cold voice came from the woods... At the same time, Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng clearly felt they were locked onto by something.

"Indeed, it's the Shu Middle Tang Sect..."

Qin Fang sneered but did not take it to heart.

It's merely a specially crafted crossbow, likely a replica of the Tang Sect's Ten Great Hidden Weapons, its power significantly inferior to the original version... He didn't concern himself with the original Ten Great Hidden Weapons, let alone the knock-offs.

"I am Qin Fang..."

Qin Fang indifferently announced his name, not bothering about the Tang Sect disciples hidden in the dark.

"Qin Fang!! You are Qin Fang..."

As expected, upon hearing Qin Fang's name, the woods immediately became restless, evidently the other party had heard of his name as well... Or rather, they were stationed there, waiting for Qin Fang to walk into the trap!

Vaguely, Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng also heard the sound of a crossbow being drawn, as if someone was preparing to directly attack Qin Fang!

"I am Jian Qingfeng from the Kunlun Sect..."

Jian Qingfeng smiled wryly but still followed the etiquette and politely announced his name... The Tang Sect and Kunlun hadn't completely severed their ties, and he was visiting openly, so he ought to maintain proper manners.

"Oh... a senior brother from the Kunlun Sect?"

Upon hearing Jian Qingfeng's name, the Tang Sect disciples were somewhat surprised.

Perhaps they initially assumed Jian Qingfeng was akin to Qin Fang's lackey, so naturally, they wouldn't be courteous... After all, the enmity between the Tang Sect and Qin Fang was almost irreconcilable.

If they were to kill Qin Fang here first, not only would they not face punishment from the Tang Sect, but it would also be considered a great achievement!

However, once Jian Qingfeng's identity was revealed, they hesitated.

Certainly, they could still act directly, but the consequences... were obviously beyond what these Tang Sect disciples could bear. Even the elders of the Tang Sect couldn't take responsibility for killing a Kunlun Sect disciple.

It is known that although the Five Great Sects have unfriendly relations with each other, they are united against external threats...

The Tang Sect daring to attack a Kunlun disciple would be tantamount to challenging the Kunlun Sect, further making enemies with the Five Great Sects... Even the Tang Sect, with its thousand-year legacy, couldn't bear such severe consequences!

"I am here on behalf of my master to visit Elder Tang Ao..."

Jian Qingfeng clasped his fists again, repeating himself.

"Please wait a moment, I will send the message back to the headquarters..."

Although Jian Qingfeng spoke casually, there were obviously inner dealings between him and Qin Fang's visit, and these low-ranking Tang Sect disciples dared not make arbitrary decisions. Immediately, a Tang Sect disciple who seemed like the leader stepped forward to speak, then sent someone to deliver the message.

The Tang Sect, with its thousand-year seclusion, rarely ventured out, so everything here retained a rather primitive state...

Forget mobile phones or telephones; even electric lights or wires were absent...

Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng naturally waited in place... Although Qin Fang was likely here to confront the Tang Sect, he wanted to ensure Tang Xin's safety before flipping out completely.

Moreover, among these Tang Sect disciples, the strongest was only at the Grandmaster-level. Even equipped with powerful offensive weapons, Qin Fang still didn't regard them highly... These attacks couldn't even break through his Body-Protecting Primordial Gang, so there was nothing to worry about.

Fortunately, these Tang Sect disciples did not act rashly, sparing Qin Fang a lot of trouble.

Not long after, someone from the headquarters arrived.

"Please, come!"

The welcoming party consisted of a team of approximately twenty people, led by a man in his thirties whose strength was quite formidable, having reached the Early Stage of Grandmaster Level, comparable to Jian Qingfeng.

Hearing the Tang Sect disciples address him as "Senior Brother," Qin Fang already knew his identity.

"Tang Zhan?"

Qin Fang softly asked Jian Qingfeng.

"Yes, it's him..."

Jian Qingfeng nodded in acknowledgment. He and Tang Zhan were from the same generation, similar in age and strength, and had ventured through the martial world together for some time, hence they were rather familiar with each other.

The first time we met, Tang Zhan's cold, deadpan face only showed a hint of emotional fluctuation when he glanced at Jian Qingfeng.

As for when he looked at Qin Fang, besides a flicker of surprise in his eyes, there was more cold hostility...

Quick Blade Tang Zhan!

The top talent among the younger generation of the Tang Sect, and the most famous among young experts in the Tang Sect... Even Qin Fang has heard of Tang Zhan's name, but this was the first time he saw him in person; it seems the opponent isn't too friendly.

However, considering the tense relationship between the two sides, Qin Fang wasn't surprised...

Moreover, though Quick Blade Tang Zhan might be renowned in the Martial World and possesses considerable strength, against Qin Fang... he simply isn't on the same level, so how could he pique Qin Fang's interest?

This group escorted Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng straight to the Tang Sect Headquarters.

Though termed escort, it was actually a form of monitoring!

However, neither Qin Fang nor Jian Qingfeng cared, at least until the Tang Sect turns hostile; both sides tried to maintain restraint as best as possible.

"Indeed, it is a sect with a thousand-year heritage..."

As Qin Fang and Jian Qingfeng delved deeper into the Tang Sect, they gradually moved from desolate mountain forests to a relatively prosperous small town... Throughout centuries of development, the scale of the Tang Sect has become quite vast.

It's often said that the power of the Five Great Sects is formidable, but that more signifies the overall strength rather than the number of people... After all, resources are very limited, and even the Five Great Sects suppress their sect's population forcefully.

But Tang Sect is different, the Tang Sect, transmitted as a family lineage within the Martial World, has accumulated and developed over the millennium, making its numbers the largest among all Martial Arts Clans and Sects!

Judging by the vastness of this town alone, the total number of Tang Sect members could reach tens of thousands...

Of course, among them, true Tang Sect disciples are just a small part; the vast majority are ordinary people... only to ensure Tang Sect's secrecy, they can never leave here for a lifetime.

Yet, Tang Sect disciples also marry and have children, with families all staying here, slowly accumulating, the numbers become quite terrifying...

But these aren't what truly made Qin Fang amazed...

What truly showed Qin Fang the deep foundation of Tang Sect's millennium heritage was the grand statue standing outside the Tang Sect Headquarters... Actually, it couldn't quite be called a statue, for it was too abstract to be distinguishable as anything.

Still, the materials used were enviable for Qin Fang...

"Refined Iron, Refined Copper..."

These are the small essences left after refining ore again and again... Yet, they've forged this statue before his eyes, and Qin Fang couldn't imagine how much iron ore and copper ore had to be refined by the Tang Sect to create this.

You must know, this is not some steel plant outside...

The methods here are quite primitive, with ore refinement relying on very ancient techniques; both precision and purity cannot compare to the high furnace steel-making outside.

Even so, Tang Sect's ability to pull off such a grand gesture is undoubtedly the deep heritage accumulated over a millennium...

"It's said that Tang Sect possesses an Earth Fire Spring. Refining iron ore and copper ore is no big deal; it's even feasible for refining Mysterious Iron... Unfortunately, except for the true core disciples of the Tang Sect, nobody knows where this Earth Fire Spring is located!"

Understanding Qin Fang's astonishment, Jian Qingfeng softly explained to him.

"Earth Fire Spring?"

Hearing this, Qin Fang felt both astonished and at ease...

If they've truly seized control of the Earth Fire Spring, then producing this much refined iron and copper isn't so strange... Perhaps the Earth Fire Spring is held by the core high-level members, rarely opened, but over a lengthy millennium, forging such an enormous statue wouldn't be particularly difficult.

But, this isn't what truly tempted Qin Fang...

"If it were possible to visit the Earth Fire Spring, perhaps..."

Qin Fang felt a slight stir in his heart.

As an Alchemist, particularly one at a very high level mastering the Dan Classic, with Grandmaster-level expertise, no one understands the value of the Earth Fire Spring better than Qin Fang... To have it in one's grasp would be blissful beyond measure.

Indeed, the Earth Fire Spring has many uses beyond just alchemy; there are other more mystical functions, among them one is very applicable to Qin Fang... Earth Fire Body Refinement is almost the best and strongest option for Qin Fang to coalesce a Supreme Gang Body.

The Supreme Gang Body condensed through Earth Fire Body Refinement is innately two to three times tougher than standard supreme gang bodies of the same level...

If the duration of the Earth Fire Body Refinement reaches an extreme, then the effects might be enhanced substantially.

Moreover, some perverted individuals use Earth Fire Body Refinement directly to forge a Supreme Earth Fire Gang Body, with defense nearly twice that of Supreme Paramount Experts of the same tier... Equivalent to elevating a tier!

Meaning, the just-coalesced Supreme Earth Fire Gang Body already boasts defense comparable to Supreme Realm mid-stage experts' Supreme Gang Body... The further it progresses, the more pronounced this defensive effect becomes!

Upon reaching the pinnacle of the Supreme Realm, even experts of the same level can't break through its defenses; directly invincible! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)