Chapter 629: Knowing One’s Limits

Since arriving at the hidden Guo residence, Xiao Yufan had constantly felt as if a pair of eyes were watching him. Initially, he thought it was someone from the hidden Guo family, but gradually he realized it probably wasn’t a member of that clan.

Xiao Yufan deeply trusted his instincts, and he sensed that whoever was watching him bore no hostility.

The next day, more and more people gathered at the hidden Guo residence. As scheduled, many powerful figures from the Tian Alliance also arrived. However, to avoid causing too much commotion, only the old master, the three Supreme Elders, and Situ Yonghui entered the Guo household.

“Grandfather, was the matter with the Qianhuang Hall resolved?”

As soon as Xiao Yufan received the news, he immediately went to where his grandfather was staying. Seeing the faint signs of fatigue on his grandfather’s face, his brows subtly furrowed. It seemed he had underestimated the strength of the Guardian Divine Temple.

“Do those cowards really think the Qianhuang Hall can act recklessly just because it’s part of China’s Guardian Divine Temple? Even if we haven’t completely eliminated this threat yet, the Qianhuang Hall will never again be part of the Guardian Divine Temple!”

A cold glint flashed in Elder Situ’s eyes. Decades ago, the Qianhuang Hall had allied with certain forces to attack the hidden Situ family, and they should have known this day would come. For the Tian Alliance, this was merely the beginning.

Inspired by the strong confidence in his grandfather’s voice, Xiao Yufan felt his emotions stirred. What could the mighty Guardian Divine Temple do now? Unknowingly, the Tian Alliance had already grown so powerful.

“Oh, your strength…”

At that moment, Situ Yonghui, who had been smiling, looked at Xiao Yufan in disbelief, his shock mixed with delight.

“I accidentally received a Sheng Ling Pill from a friend, which is why I’ve improved so much.”

Xiao Yufan knew his father was extremely powerful, so it was natural for him to see through his cultivation level. There was no need to hide anything from his father and grandfather.

“A Sheng Ling Pill?” Situ Yonghui was surprised but quickly regained his composure. Even with a Sheng Ling Pill, the effect seemed too extreme.

“I tricked it out of someone from the hidden Hong family in the UK. This much progress was partly due to luck. I guess I was just really lucky.”

“The hidden Hong family—the young man from the Hong family in Britain? I didn’t expect the Guo family to go to such great lengths this time, even inviting many hidden clans who had already left China. It seems they are determined to reemerge into the world.”

Although Elder Situ was somewhat amazed, he remained composed. He understood Xiao Yufan’s talent better than anyone else—eventually, he would surely reach the peak of power.

“I guess the hidden Guo family will end up hurting themselves. Not only us, but many others are also waiting to see them fail. If it weren’t for the forces backing them, few would have dared to care.”

Thinking about the extravagant moves of the hidden Guo family, Xiao Yufan’s tone carried a hint of mockery. This time, he was determined to make the hidden Guo family lose face completely.

“Oh, by the way, many young elites from the Guardian Divine Temple have also shown up. Be careful, Yufan. They’re all very troublesome opponents. Even with your current strength, you might not be able to dominate them easily!”

As if recalling something, Elder Situ spoke with an unmistakable expression of admiration on his face. Xiao Yufan had never relied solely on the Tian Alliance’s power to reach this point—he had never disappointed him!

“Don’t worry, Grandfather. I know what I’m doing.”

Xiao Yufan nodded. When he was at the early stage of the Gathering Cultivation Realm, he had already been able to match Hong Zhong, a half-step Late Heaven Realm expert. Now, who was there left for him to fear?