Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 387 Adding a Head (Part 4)

"Not bad. Ming'er, the fact that you thought of this shows some progress." Fang He said with satisfaction, "Nine-Bend Courtyard... is the only legacy that person left to Zhong Yunxiu... and also Zhong Han's only home..."

Therefore, the Nine-Bend Courtyard is a treasured possession for both Zhong Yunxiu and Zhong Han, representing the most vulnerable parts of their hearts. On one hand, it represents Zhong Yunxiu's memories, and on the other hand, it represents Zhong Han's growth.

So, if we just use the Nine-Bend Courtyard as a pretext—whether by merging it, disbanding it, or assimilating it—they'll have no choice but to bow down. Ah…

Even if Zhong Yunxiu was unwilling to accept it for her daughter's sake, Zhong Han was extremely filial and wouldn't stand by and watch her mother suffer. Furthermore, wanting to preserve the Nine-Bend Courtyard—her father's only legacy—she would inevitably agree.

"In other words..." Fang Shouming continued along this line of thought, and suddenly it dawned on him, "We need to do our best to lower the ranking of Jiuqu Academy in this boxing match. Then, they will have to face this most fatal key issue..."

At that time, our offer was their only lifeline!

He wasn't a stupid person to begin with; he was just a little impatient earlier. Now that he's calmed down, he understands immediately.

"This child is teachable!" Fang He laughed heartily a few times, stood up, and patted his son's shoulder with satisfaction.

“But, Father…” Fang Shouming smiled, but then seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, “I heard that Jiuqu Academy received a lot of promising talents last year, and many outstanding disciples have emerged. Some of them are very talented. In this match, they might actually be able to turn the tables and improve their ranking.”

Within Jingtian Manor, there are certain rules governing fistfights. The first rule is naturally that the strong fight against the strong, and the weak fight against the weak.

Like Jiuquyuan, a courtyard that consistently ranks low, it will compete against Mingfengyuan, which ranks sixth.

As for Yangzhi Academy, since it ranks first, it cannot take the initiative to fight against other academies and can only passively defend its position.

Otherwise, with no rules at all, the Yangzhi Academy, ranked first in strength, would directly face off against the Jiuqu Academy, ranked seventh.

That wouldn't be called internal sparring or competition to hone the disciples' skills; it would just be a direct crushing defeat, which is meaningless.

Therefore, with Zhong Han and the newly-breakthrough Xiao Zhong in the inner arena, Jiuqu Academy is on par with Mingfeng Academy.

And in the outer area...

"As far as I know, among the newly initiated disciples, three have performed well and have broken through to the third level of True Skill within a year," Fang Shouming continued.

The third level of true skill, the initial generation of strength, is considered the minimum requirement for entering the outer arena in boxing.

In the past year, apart from the three senior disciples, three people from the Nine-Bend Academy have reached this level, which is quite remarkable even among the Seven Academies of Jingtian.

"Leaving aside the three senior disciples, among the other three, one is named Yang Wei. Her parents are old martial arts masters from the Nine Bends Academy. She has good talent and broke through to the third level of true skill in just three months, which is nothing special. As for the other one..."

At this moment, Fang Shouming's expression was also somewhat solemn. "Father, you should also know this one. His name is Fang Chengqi, and he is from the lineage of the Great Elder. His bloodline has mutated, and his physique is perfectly suited for cultivating the Nine Curved Palm of Cold Yin. His talent and strength both surpass those of superhumans. I've even heard that this boy is about to reach the third level of mastery..."

If the fight were to begin, this boy would undoubtedly be the biggest turning point for the Nine-Bend Academy…”

Fang Chengqi was born into the Fang family, as were Fang He and his son Fang Shouming. However, the Fang family had a large territory, great power, and many members, and was divided into multiple factions, resulting in considerable internal conflicts and contradictions.

People like Fang He and Fang Shouming actually belong to the lineage of the eldest son, Fang Jiulian.

Fang Chengqi, on the other hand, was from the side of the Fang family's eldest elder.

Fang Jiulian, the eldest son of the Fang family, has always had a poor relationship with the elders and senior members of the family, considering their ideas and philosophies too outdated, and he disdains associating with them. Since the eldest son is like this, it is natural that Fang He and Fang Shouming also have many conflicts with the people of the eldest elder's lineage.

"Ming'er's analysis is good, continue." Fang He nodded, with a calm and composed expression, as if everything was going according to plan.

“Yes, Father,” Fang Shouming continued, “If we look at it this way, the Nine-Bend Academy’s boxing match this time has Zhong Han and Xiao Zhongshoucheng in the inner arena, six disciples in the outer arena, and Fang Chengqi, whose strength is clearly outstanding…”

As for Mingfeng Academy, its situation has been poor in recent years, and its development is not as good as Jiuqu Academy. If this is indeed the case, then Jiuqu Academy can completely defeat Mingfeng Academy this time and maintain its ranking. So, what is the plan against Jiuqu Academy…”

His tone carried a hint of hesitation, suggesting that Jiuqu Academy's apparent strength was considerably greater than that of Mingfeng Academy.

With the support of her martial arts master parents and the meticulous training of Zhong Yunxiu, Yang Wei alone is virtually unmatched among her peers at Mingfeng Academy.

Not to mention, there's also Fang Chengqi, who is practically invincible among his peers...

Although he was a member of the Fang family, his own fire ape bloodline was thin and he didn't have any special abilities, relying mostly on his own martial arts talent.

But he knew all too well how terrifying and monstrous the abilities that came with a high concentration of bloodline power could be. Moreover, Fang Chengqi was a genius whose bloodline had undergone a benign mutation…

The level of terror is unimaginable. "Hmm. I've heard of Fang Chengqi before," Fang He nodded, a mysterious smile on his face, "but everything is going according to plan..."

He whispered a few words to Fang Shouming.

Fang Shouming's expression changed from solemn, solemn, to excited.

"Father is indeed mature and prudent; I am far inferior to him." Finally, his expression was respectful, clearly convinced.

“Ming’er, there’s no need to be so modest. At your age, you’ve already broken through to the sixth level of true skill, which is much better than your father’s. Your talent has already surpassed that of a superman. That Fang Chengqi is just better off in terms of resources and opportunities.” Fang He laughed triumphantly. “If we can successfully arrange the Three Mountains Sect’s matter this time and form an alliance with Eagle Claw King Chen Ying, then everything in Jing Tian Manor will belong to my son and me.”

"By then, what will Fang Chengqi be?"

"Father is absolutely right!" Fang Shouming was also unable to hide his excitement, his heart surging with emotion.

However, he suddenly remembered something. When introducing the newly advanced disciples of the Nine-Bend Academy, he seemed to have forgotten to mention one person…

what do you say that is?

He frowned, deep in thought.

He seems to be a disciple who has only been with the school for a little over a year...

Yes, his name seems to be Han Yi, a martial arts practitioner who has lost his internal energy and has just begun to master the Cold Yin Nine Curves Palm technique...