Chapter 601: A Slight Punishment

Zhang Wenzhuang had never regarded Fang Weifeng as a threat, and the only reason he had come was due to the senior apprentice brother’s orders.

The senior apprentice brother enjoyed helping these so-called “wastes,” and he understood why.

Yun Sect was a major sect. Although he was the senior apprentice brother, the other senior apprentices within the sect were no pushovers either.

The sect leader’s position depended not only on strength but also on the support of the various disciples.

Zhang Wenzhuang’s aura was deep and profound. Standing there now, looking at the arrogant Fang Weifeng shouting inside, a trace of disdain flickered in his heart.

Without any real strength, yet recklessly provoking someone far beyond his reach.

If not for the sect’s rule forbidding lethal combat, someone with Fang Weifeng’s temperament would have been killed countless times already.

“Lin Fan, come out and face me! Weren’t you so arrogant before? Why are you hiding like a coward now?” Fang Weifeng, emboldened by the support of the senior apprentice brother, was brimming with confidence.

Especially since Senior Brother Zhang possessed immense strength, far beyond what this human could handle.

He knew Lin Fan’s cultivation was only at the third Heaven God Realm—Heavenly Cave Stage, while Senior Brother Zhang had already reached the fourth Heaven God Realm—Undying Stage.

Who was stronger was obvious.

Of course, Fang Weifeng would have a completely different reaction if he knew that Lin Fan had once single-handedly slain three Heaven God Realm—Undying Stage experts.

At this moment, Zhang Wenzhuang slightly furrowed his brows. Why hadn’t this human come out yet? He took a step forward, unleashing a mighty aura condensed into a single point, which surged toward the door of the house.

However, just as the force was about to strike the door, the door burst open with a loud bang.

The powerful energy wave vanished into thin air, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

“Who dares disturb my rest?” Lin Fan stepped out casually from inside, clearly annoyed by Fang Weifeng’s repeated provocations.

It seemed he had no choice but to teach this guy a real lesson.

Still, Fang Weifeng was a Yun Sect disciple, so he had to show some respect to the sect, no matter what.

But this time, Fang Weifeng was merely an ant. The real issue was who he had brought along for backup.

“Is this the helper you brought?” Lin Fan cast a casual glance at the man beside Fang Weifeng.

Fourth Heaven God Realm—Undying Stage!

How boring. In the past, such a level might have been impressive, but now, to Lin Fan, someone like him was no more than a foe he could crush with a wave of his hand.

“Hmph, Lin Fan, I know you’re a guest brought here by Elder Yunhe, but I must demand justice for the injury you inflicted on my junior brother,” Fang Weifeng, seeing Lin Fan’s calm demeanor, grew red with anger, his eyes burning with fury.

“You’re the human Lin Fan who injured my junior brother?” Zhang Wenzhuang, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

“That’s right, it’s me. What? Are you here to take his side?” Lin Fan stood at the doorway, staring at Zhang Wenzhuang.

“Lin Fan, this is Senior Brother Zhang. Although your strength surpasses mine, you’re still far from matching Senior Brother Zhang. I advise you to apologize sincerely, or else when Senior Brother Zhang acts, it won’t be as lenient as this,” Fang Weifeng roared furiously.

Around them, other disciples began whispering among themselves.

“So that’s the human Lin Fan? But he doesn’t seem as formidable as Senior Brother Tianyun described.”

“Maybe Senior Brother Tianyun exaggerated. Senior Brother Zhang is from the senior apprentice brother’s faction, and his power is immense.”

“Senior Brother Zhang once killed an ancient race expert at the Undying Stage during his cultivation journey outside the sect.”

…

Zhang Wenzhuang’s expression remained calm, but inside, he felt a surge of pride upon hearing the disciples’ murmurs.

“Zhang Wenzhuang, Senior Brother Zhang, Fourth Heaven God Realm—Undying Stage,” Lin Fan murmured softly, a faint smile appearing on his face.

“You’re a guest brought by Elder Yunhe. Senior Brother has spoken—just apologize to my junior brother and compensate for the losses, and this matter will be over,” Zhang Wenzhuang raised his chin slightly, exuding an oppressive aura.

“Hmph, Elder Yunhe brought you back to the sect, so you’re lucky. Otherwise, I’d make you kneel before me and beg for forgiveness,” Fang Weifeng, emboldened by Zhang’s presence, was unafraid of Lin Fan’s retaliation.

With Senior Brother Zhang here, who in the sect would dare to act recklessly?

Moreover, behind Zhang Wenzhuang stood the senior apprentice brother himself, a towering figure within the sect.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but chuckle. He shook his head slightly and said, “Fourth Heaven God Realm—Undying Stage? Not impressive enough. If you want me to apologize, you’ll have to bring your senior apprentice brother here. Whether he can make me admit fault depends on his abilities.”

“Unforgivable!” Zhang Wenzhuang’s fury erupted upon hearing these words. This fellow actually had the audacity to demand the senior apprentice brother’s presence—this was practically asking for death.

“Stop!”

Just as Zhang Wenzhuang was about to strike, Hongyun Immortal Maid rushed over from the distance.

“Fang Weifeng, what exactly are you trying to do?” Hongyun stepped between the three, her expression tinged with anger.

“Hongyun junior sister, this matter doesn’t concern you. I must avenge my severed hand,” Fang Weifeng replied.

“Hongyun junior sister, this is the senior apprentice brother’s order. We won’t take his life—just have him apologize and compensate my junior brother. Then this matter will be settled,” Zhang Wenzhuang explained.

“He is a guest brought back by Elder Yunhe. You surely wouldn’t dare to disregard Elder Yunhe’s face, would you?” Hongyun questioned.

“Elder Yunhe’s face naturally matters, but so does the senior apprentice brother’s. Even Elder Yunhe would have to show respect. So, Hongyun junior sister, I advise you to step aside and let him apologize and compensate. Otherwise, even if Elder Yunhe arrives, it won’t matter,” Zhang Wenzhuang replied calmly.

Although Yunhe was an elder, his cultivation level wasn’t high. After reaching the Heaven God Realm, he had withdrawn from the competition for the sect leader’s seat and became an elder instead.

If the senior apprentice brother had also chosen to become an elder instead of competing for the sect leader’s position, his status would surpass even Elder Yunhe’s.

Therefore, even if Lin Fan was a guest of Elder Yunhe, Zhang Wenzhuang had no intention of showing him any respect.

“Hongyun junior sister, rest assured, as long as he apologizes, I won’t kill him,” Fang Weifeng declared arrogantly.

“You…” Hongyun glared at Fang Weifeng furiously.

“I think you’ve misunderstood,” Lin Fan, standing beside Hongyun, said with a smile. “Hongyun is stopping you not out of fear that you might kill me, but out of concern that I might kill you without restraint.”

“Despicable! Even now, you dare to speak so boldly? Senior Brother Zhang, this person clearly shows no respect for the senior apprentice brother!” Fang Weifeng was furious that Lin Fan still dared to speak so defiantly at this moment, his rage burning hot, longing to crush this guy under his feet.

Zhang Wenzhuang had never regarded Fang Weifeng with any respect, and his presence here was solely due to the command of the senior brother.

The senior brother was passionate about helping these worthless individuals, and Zhang Wenzhuang understood why.

The Cloud Sect was a major sect, and even though he was the senior brother, the other brothers within the sect were no pushovers.

The position of the sect leader depended not only on strength but also on the support of the disciples.

Zhang Wenzhuang’s aura was profound as he stood there, watching Fang Weifeng, who was shouting provocatively, and a hint of disdain surfaced in his heart.

Without any real strength, Fang Weifeng was foolishly kicking an iron plate.

If it weren’t for the Cloud Sect’s prohibition on deadly duels, Fang Weifeng, with his temperament, would have been killed countless times already.

“Lin Fan, get the hell out here! Weren’t you so tough before? Why are you hiding like a coward now?” Fang Weifeng, now backed by the senior brother, was brimming with confidence.

Especially since Senior Brother Zhang’s strength was incomparable, far beyond what someone like Lin Fan could handle.

He knew that Lin Fan’s strength was only at the third level of the Divine Heaven Realm, while Senior Brother Zhang was at the fourth level, the Immortal Realm.

The difference in strength was clear as day.

However, if Fang Weifeng were to see Lin Fan single-handedly slay three fourth-level Immortal Realm experts, he might have second thoughts.

Zhang Wenzhuang frowned slightly. Why hadn’t this human come out yet? He took a step forward, and a powerful aura condensed into a single point, blasting towards the house.

But just as the aura was about to hit the door, it swung open abruptly.

The formidable aura dissipated like mud into the sea, vanishing without a trace.

“Where did this dog come from, disturbing my rest?” Lin Fan walked out of the house nonchalantly, somewhat annoyed by Fang Weifeng’s repeated provocations.

It seemed that unless he made Fang Weifeng truly fear him, this wouldn’t end.

But Fang Weifeng was a disciple of the Cloud Sect, and no matter what, Lin Fan had to give the sect some face.

This time, however, Fang Weifeng was just an ant. The real question was, who had Fang Weifeng brought with him?

“Is this the help you’ve found?” Lin Fan glanced lightly at the man standing beside Fang Weifeng.

Fourth-level Immortal Realm!

How boring. Such a level of cultivation might have been impressive before, but now, to Lin Fan, it was just someone he could easily suppress.

“Humph, Lin Fan, I know you’re a guest brought to the sect by Elder Yunhe, but you cut off my hand, and I must have justice for that,” Fang Weifeng said, his face red with anger, his eyes almost spitting fire.

“Are you the human Lin Fan who injured Junior Brother Fang?” Zhang Wenzhuang, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

“That’s right, it’s me. What? Are you going to stand up for him?” Lin Fan stood at the door, looking at Zhang Wenzhuang.

“Lin Fan, this is Senior Brother Zhang. Although you’re stronger than me, you’re still far from Senior Brother Zhang’s level. I advise you to apologize to me properly, or else when Senior Brother Zhang takes action, it won’t be as simple as it is now,” Fang Weifeng said angrily.

The surrounding disciples began to whisper among themselves.

“So this is the human Lin Fan? But he doesn’t seem as strong as Senior Brother Tianyun said.”

“Maybe Senior Brother Tianyun was just fooling us. Senior Brother Zhang is from the senior brother’s side, and he’s very powerful.”

“Senior Brother Zhang once killed an Immortal Realm ancient being during his training.”

…

Zhang Wenzhuang’s face remained calm, but he couldn’t help feeling a sense of pride upon hearing the disciples’ discussions.

“Zhang Wenzhuang, Senior Brother Zhang, fourth-level Immortal Realm,” Lin Fan smiled slightly and muttered to himself.

“You’re a guest brought by Elder Yunhe. The senior brother has spoken, and we won’t do anything to you. Just apologize to Junior Brother Fang and compensate him, and this matter will be settled,” Zhang Wenzhuang said, his chin slightly raised, his aura imposing.

“Humph, Elder Yunhe brought you back to the sect, so you’re lucky. Otherwise, I’d make you kneel before me and beg for forgiveness,” Fang Weifeng said, emboldened by Senior Brother Zhang’s presence.

With Senior Brother Zhang here, no one in the sect would dare to act recklessly.

Moreover, Senior Brother Zhang had the backing of the senior brother.

The senior brother was a towering figure within the sect.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but laugh and waved his hand. “Fourth-level Immortal Realm isn’t enough. If you want me to apologize, you’ll have to bring your senior brother here. Whether I apologize or not will depend on his ability.”

“Outrageous!” Zhang Wenzhuang was furious. This guy had the audacity to demand the senior brother’s presence? He was asking for death.

“Stop!”

Just as Zhang Wenzhuang was about to make his move, Red Cloud Fairy arrived from afar.

“Fang Weifeng, what are you doing?” Red Cloud Fairy stood between the three of them, her face showing anger.

“Junior Sister Red Cloud, this matter doesn’t concern you. I must avenge my severed hand,” Fang Weifeng said.

“Junior Sister Red Cloud, this is the senior brother’s command. We won’t take his life, but he must apologize and compensate Junior Brother Fang. That will settle this,” Zhang Wenzhuang said.

“He’s a guest brought by Elder Yunhe. Are you really going to disregard Elder Yunhe’s face?” Red Cloud Fairy said.

“Of course, we respect Elder Yunhe’s face, but the senior brother’s face is something even Elder Yunhe must respect. So, Junior Sister Red Cloud, I advise you to step aside and let him apologize and compensate. Otherwise, even if Elder Yunhe comes, it won’t make a difference,” Zhang Wenzhuang said, his expression unchanged.

Although Elder Yunhe was a sect elder, his cultivation wasn’t particularly high. After reaching the Divine Heaven Realm, he had chosen not to compete for the position of sect leader and instead became an elder.

If the senior brother chose not to compete for the sect leader position and became an elder instead, his status would surpass that of Elder Yunhe.

Therefore, even if Lin Fan was a guest of Elder Yunhe, Zhang Wenzhuang wouldn’t give him any face.

“Junior Sister Red Cloud, don’t worry. As long as he apologizes to me, I won’t kill him,” Fang Weifeng said with an overbearing tone.

“You…” Red Cloud Fairy glared at Fang Weifeng.

“I think you’ve misunderstood. Red Cloud isn’t stopping you because she’s afraid you’ll kill me, but because she’s afraid I might accidentally kill you,” Lin Fan said with a smile, standing beside Red Cloud Fairy.

“Damn it! How dare you still act so arrogantly at a time like this? Senior Brother Zhang, this guy clearly doesn’t respect the senior brother at all,” Fang Weifeng was infuriated that Lin Fan, even now, dared to talk big. He wished he could crush this guy under his foot.

“Brother Lin, this is the Cloud Sect. Please show some restraint. You mustn’t kill them,” Tianyun, who had run over from a distance, seeing the situation unfolding, couldn’t help but shout.

He was truly afraid that Lin Fan might lose his temper and kill these two, which would lead to a disastrous situation.

Lin Fan, hearing Tianyun’s words, smiled and nodded.

“Don’t worry, I’ll just teach them a lesson. I won’t take their lives.”

“Tianyun, after Senior Brother Zhang deals with him, I’ll deal with you next,” Fang Weifeng, seeing Tianyun foolishly siding with this detestable human, was completely enraged.

“Red Cloud, step aside. It’s fine. I know what I’m doing,” Lin Fan gently pushed Red Cloud aside and then looked at the two of them. “I’ve said it before. You, at the Immortal Realm, aren’t qualified to speak to me. If you want to talk, bring your senior brother here.”

“Outrageous!”

At this moment, Zhang Wenzhuang was furious. His eyes flashed with a murderous glint, and in an instant, he vanished from his spot, charging towards Lin Fan with a powerful punch.

He was genuinely afraid that Lin Fan might lose control and kill the two, which would lead to a serious situation.

Upon hearing Tianyun’s words, Lin Fan smiled slightly and nodded.

“Don’t worry, I’ll just give them a little punishment. I won’t take their lives.”

“Tianyun, after Senior Brother Zhang deals with him, I’ll deal with you properly,” Fang Weifeng, seeing Tianyun recklessly siding with this detestable human, was utterly enraged.

“Hongyun, step aside. It’ll be fine. I know what I’m doing,” Lin Fan gently pushed Hongyun aside and faced the two. “I’ve already said, you Undying Stage fellows aren’t even worth talking to me. If you want to speak with me, bring your senior apprentice brother here.”

“Unforgivable!”

At that moment, Zhang Wenzhuang’s fury erupted. His eyes flashing with murderous intent, he vanished in an instant, rushing forward with a punch aimed directly at Lin Fan.