Chapter 601: A Slight Punishment

Zhang Wenzhuang had never considered Fang Weifeng a threat, and the only reason he had come was due to the senior apprentice’s command.

The senior apprentice had always been fond of helping these so-called “weaklings,” and Zhang Wenzhuang understood the reason behind it.

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

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

Zhang Wenzhuang’s aura was profound. Standing there now, watching Fang Weifeng shouting at someone inside, he couldn’t help but show a trace of disdain.

Someone with no strength dared to provoke someone as hard as iron.

If not for the sect’s rule forbidding deadly fights, Fang Weifeng would have been killed countless times already due to his reckless nature.

“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 senior apprentice’s backing, was brimming with confidence.

Especially since Senior Zhang possessed such overwhelming strength, how could someone like Lin Fan possibly match up?

Fang Weifeng knew Lin Fan was only at the third Heaven God Realm, while Senior Zhang had already reached the fourth Heaven God Immortal Realm.

The difference in strength was obvious.

Of course, if Fang Weifeng knew that Lin Fan had single-handedly slain three Heaven God Immortal experts, he might think differently.

Zhang Wenzhuang frowned slightly. Why hadn’t this human come out yet? In an instant, he stepped forward, unleashing a powerful aura condensed into a single point, aimed directly at the door of the house.

However, just as the pressure was about to hit the door, it burst open suddenly.

The powerful force vanished like a cow sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.

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

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

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

Still, this time, Fang Weifeng was just an ant. The real question was who he had brought with him.

“Is this the helper you brought?” Lin Fan glanced indifferently at the man beside Fang Weifeng.

Fourth Heaven God Immortal Realm!

How boring. If it were before, such a cultivation level might have been impressive, but now, to Lin Fan, this was someone he could crush with a mere wave of his hand.

“Hmph, Lin Fan, I know you were brought here by Elder Yunhe, but I must demand justice for the injury to my hand,” Fang Weifeng, seeing Lin Fan’s calm demeanor, grew furious, his face red with anger, eyes nearly bursting with rage.

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

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

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

Around them, the other disciples began whispering amongst themselves.

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

“Maybe Senior Tianyun exaggerated. Senior Zhang is on the senior apprentice’s side, and his power is formidable.”

“Senior Zhang once went on a trial journey and killed an ancient race expert at the Immortal Realm.”

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Zhang Wenzhuang remained calm, but inwardly, he felt a surge of pride at hearing these whispers.

“Zhang Wenzhuang, Senior Zhang, fourth Heaven God Immortal Realm,” Lin Fan murmured to himself with a faint smile.

“You were brought back by Elder Yunhe, so the senior apprentice won’t punish you harshly. Apologize to junior brother Fang and compensate for the damage, and this matter will be settled,” Zhang Wenzhuang raised his chin slightly, exuding an oppressive aura.

“Hmph, Elder Yunhe brought you back to the sect—that’s your luck. Otherwise, I’d make you kneel before me and beg for forgiveness,” Fang Weifeng, emboldened by Zhang Wenzhuang’s presence, was unafraid of Lin Fan taking action.

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

Moreover, behind Senior Zhang stood the sect’s senior apprentice.

The senior apprentice was a towering figure within the sect.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but laugh at this moment. He waved his hand slightly and said, “Fourth Heaven God Immortal Realm? That’s still not impressive enough. If you want me to apologize, you’ll have to bring your senior apprentice here. Whether he can make me admit fault depends on his ability.”

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

“Stop!”

Just as Zhang Wenzhuang was about to strike, Hongyun Xianzi rushed over from a distance.

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

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

“Xianzi Hongyun, this is the senior apprentice’s order. We won’t take his life—just make him apologize and compensate Fang junior. Then this matter will be resolved,” Zhang Wenzhuang explained.

“He is a guest brought back by Elder Yunhe. Do you intend to disregard Elder Yunhe’s authority?” Hongyun questioned.

“Elder Yunhe’s authority naturally deserves respect, but the senior apprentice’s authority is even greater—Elder Yunhe himself must respect it. Therefore, Xianzi Hongyun, I advise you to step aside and let him apologize and compensate. Otherwise, even if Elder Yunhe arrives, it will be of no use,” Zhang Wenzhuang replied calmly.

Although Yunhe was an elder, his cultivation level wasn’t particularly high. He had become an elder after reaching the Heaven God Realm without vying for the sect leader position.

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

Therefore, even if Lin Fan was a guest of Elder Yunhe, Zhang Wenzhuang wouldn’t show him much respect.

“Xianzi Hongyun, rest assured, once he apologizes to me, I won’t kill him,” Fang Weifeng said arrogantly.

“You…” Hongyun glared at Fang Weifeng angrily.

“I think you’ve misunderstood. Hongyun is stopping you not out of fear that you might kill me, but out of concern that I might kill you instead,” Lin Fan said with a smile, standing beside Hongyun.

“Damn it! Even now, you dare to be so arrogant! Senior Zhang, this guy clearly doesn’t respect the senior apprentice at all,” Fang Weifeng, shocked that Lin Fan still dared to speak so boldly at this moment, was filled with rage, longing to crush this man under his foot.

“Lin Fan, this is Yun Sect. Please exercise restraint and do not kill them,” Tianyun, running from afar, saw the situation and couldn’t help but shout.

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 only give them a light punishment—not enough to kill them.”

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

“Hongyun, step aside. It’s okay—I know what I’m doing,” Lin Fan gently pushed Hongyun aside and looked at the two, saying, “I’ve already said, you Immortal Realm experts aren’t even worth talking to. If you want to speak with me, bring your senior apprentice here.”

“Unforgivable!”

At that moment, Zhang Wenzhuang was furious. His eyes flashed with killing intent. In an instant, he vanished from his spot and rushed toward Lin Fan with a punch.