CHAPTER 2

Mysterious Hang Fang

As Xiao Tian was deep in cultivation, his senses picked up something unusual. He noticed an immensely rich and superior amount of Qi energy sealed within Hang Fang's body. Even the surrounding Qi seemed to recognize Hang Fang's aura, refining itself rapidly and flowing into him as if obeying a master's command. This realization left Xiao Tian suspicious. It felt as though Hang Fang was hiding something—something monumental about his true identity.

Just as Xiao Tian pondered this mystery, fragmented glimpses of Hang Fang's memories began flashing in his mind. In the first memory, Hang Fang was walking alone in an unfamiliar place when a commanding voice from behind called out to him. The second memory showed Hang Fang speaking to someone, saying, *"I must stay among those worms for now."* In the third memory, Hang Fang stood before a breathtakingly beautiful woman. She wore a flowing white dress, her long black hair cascading down her back, and her striking blue eyes shone like gemstones. She looked otherworldly, almost like a fairy. As Hang Fang stood before her, he addressed her with reverence, *"Fairy Xiao Yi…"*

Before Xiao Tian could make sense of these fragmented memories, he felt a sudden breakthrough in his cultivation. He soared to the second level of the Foundation Stage, but just as he was reveling in his progress, an unexpected reaction occurred in Hang Fang's body.

The Awakening

The ground across a 5,000-kilometer radius began trembling violently. Suddenly, Hang Fang's body floated into the sky, suspended as if by an unseen force. The heavens above turned pitch black as storm clouds gathered, thick and oppressive. From within the dark clouds, an enormous tribulation of lightning crackled with overwhelming power. The lightning soon took shape, transforming into four colossal dragons that began circling Hang Fang, roaring with primal fury.

The intensity of the phenomenon caused the very earth to split, cracks forming as an overflow of Qi energy surged uncontrollably, creating a maelstrom around Hang Fang. Despite this chaos, Hang Fang managed to unseal a fraction of the energy hidden within his body. As he absorbed the energy, he murmured to himself, *"I can't believe my body holds such rich and supreme Qi energy. Even a small portion of it is enough to enhance my cultivation immensely…"*

Meanwhile, back at the Tian Xu Sect, the sect elders and even the sect master stood guard to protect Hang Fang. But just as they prepared to defend him, a massive crack appeared in the sky above their sect, forming a circular formation that surrounded the entire area. Emerging from this rift were 49 powerful sect leaders, with five among them standing at the peak of the Void Refinement Stage. Leading this group was Tian Shu Sect's eight elders, all at the seventh peak of the Void Refinement Stage, and their leader, So Rong, who had reached the peak of the Saint Realm's eighth stage.

The Sect's Struggle

Sect Leader Xiao Shi of the Tian Xu Sect, a Saint Realm ninth-stage cultivator, commanded her disciples to activate the defensive formation. The protective barrier shielded Hang Fang as the four lightning dragons attacked with unrelenting force. Their roars echoed through the skies, shaking the sect's defenses. So Rong observed the scene with disbelief, muttering, *"I can't believe this is the awakening of a Supreme Heavenly Bloodline…"*

But the sheer power of the tribulation was too great. Cracks began forming in the sect's defensive formation, causing the elders to vomit blood from the strain. The 49 sect leaders attacked the weakened barrier relentlessly, and soon it shattered, leaving Hang Fang exposed. The four lightning dragons surged toward him, ready to strike him down.

At that moment, an unknown yet overwhelming power filled the air. Even So Rong and Sect Leader Xiao Shi froze in place, their bodies trembling as a chilling pressure descended upon them. From behind Hang Fang, another crack appeared in the sky. Emerging from it was a mysterious man wielding two massive axes. His short black hair and piercing green eyes gave him an imposing aura, and his black clothing seemed to absorb the very light around him.

The mere presence of this man caused the four dragons and the 49 sect leaders to falter. Blood spilled from the mouths of the sect leaders as they fell to the ground, overwhelmed by the man's unfathomable power. The four dragons, once filled with fury, began dissipating, their energy absorbed back into Hang Fang's body.

The man glanced at Hang Fang, a faint smile playing on his lips, and then disappeared into the void as mysteriously as he had arrived.

Aftermath and Revelation

Time seemed to accelerate, and four months passed in the blink of an eye. Hang Fang finally opened his eyes, his body feeling lighter yet more powerful than ever before. As he regained his bearings, he noticed someone gently holding him and helping him descend to the ground.

Looking up, Hang Fang saw a woman with flowing white hair and a blue dress. Her serene presence brought him a rare sense of peace. She spoke softly, *"You've progressed well, reaching the peak of the Foundation Stage in such a short time. If you continue like this, even the ancient ghosts will tremble before you."*

Hang Fang's mind raced with questions. Who was this woman? What was the true nature of his body and the sealed energy within him? And who was the mysterious man who had saved him? Yet, deep down, he knew one thing for certain—his journey was far from over. The awakening of his Supreme Heavenly Bloodline was only the beginning of a much greater destiny.