Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Zhang Yunqing’s Determination
"Zhu Tianshou has newly recovered from a serious illness and ascended to the Innate Realm, adding another National Guardian Level powerhouse to the Divine Continent Martial World!"
"Rumors say that the mysterious doctor who cured Zhu Tianshou is called Yang Fei, the same martial arts newcomer who killed Yan Zhongshan with a single move on the Life and Death Platform in Binjiang just a month ago."
"Where does Yang Fei come from, which school or sect? How can a poor orphan from the countryside become a martial arts master and possess such remarkable cultivation talent?"
On the ’Major Events of the Martial Arts World’ section of the Divine Continent Martial Alliance Forum, the news about Zhu Tianshou’s ascension to National Guardian status became the hottest topic.
Besides this, Yang Fei was once again in the spotlight.
In fact, the forum buzz about Yang Fei hadn’t completely cooled down, and now the news that he was the Divine Doctor who cured Zhu Tianshou reignited interest in him, making him even more popular than before.
If Yang Fei were only known as a martial arts newcomer capable of killing Yan Zhongshan with a single move, although everyone would admire him and be wary of him, there would still be many in the talent-rich Divine Continent Martial World who wouldn’t take him too seriously.
However, now that it’s known he is a famous physician who cured Zhu Tianshou, even previous martial artists who didn’t pay much attention to Yang Fei have to take notice.
First, being so young, he already possesses exceptional medical skill, able to cure Zhu Tianshou, who was ill for seventeen years—this shows just how advanced his medical skill is, and in the future, it’s inevitable that people will seek him out for help.
Secondly, by curing Zhu Tianshou, he has become Zhu Tianshou’s lifesaver.
Zhu Tianshou is now a powerhouse in the Innate Realm. With an Innate Realm powerhouse owing him gratitude, who in the Divine Continent Martial World would dare to underestimate Yang Fei?
In short, having made the hot topics on the Martial Alliance Forum twice within a month, Yang Fei has completely risen to fame, becoming a bona fide celebrity in the Divine Continent Martial World.
Among martial artists, those who don’t know the name Yang Fei are now fewer than one out of five.
However, very few martial artists have actually met Yang Fei. Although they know his name, only a scant few can put a face to it.
Following the incident of Zhu Tianshou ascending to the Innate Realm, the great sects and martial arts families have been sternly cautioning their disciples and children. Many wastrels and haughty young masters have developed calluses on their ears lately, the most common warning they’ve received being: Tone it down, don’t provoke Yang Fei.
In Imperial City, the Qin Family is holding another family meeting.
Qin Zhen sits sulking on the side, looking down and not speaking.
His heart is truly shaken; in such a short time, that young man has made a big splash once again, and the impact of this incident is beyond what many can imagine.
He had cured Zhu Tianshou, who has now stepped into the Innate Realm.
With an Innate Realm powerhouse grateful to him, from now on, who would dare to say that this young man has no background or support?
Qin Zhengfang is also feeling quite frustrated.
In his heart, he has always wanted to marry his daughter into the Zhang Family, to ensure stability and prosperity for the Qin Family’s future.
Therefore, even after Yang Fei demonstrated formidable strength by killing Yan Zhongshan at the Binhai Martial Alliance Life and Death Platform, he still favored Zhang Yunqing and didn’t think Yang Fei was worthy of his daughter.
But now, Yang Fei had cured Zhu Tianshou, who had ascended to National Guardian status.
After brooding for a long time, Qin Zhengfang said, "Compared to them, he is still far inferior to the Zhang Family."
Duanmu Ling slowly nodded, but her attitude towards Yang Fei had subtly changed in her heart. She couldn’t help but say, "Shall we have Yanyang bring him to meet us?"
Qin Zhen looked up at his father.
Qin Zhengfang’s mouth twitched.
Last time his wife brought up this matter, he thought that after being humiliated by Yang Fei, Zhang Yunqing would surely react, and even the Zhang Family might step in to completely crush this young man. Yet, to his surprise, so much time had passed and the young man was not only fine but had become even more famous, bringing everyone a massive ’surprise.’
Now that his wife was bringing it up again, Qin Zhengfang thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "If we decidedly want Yanyang to marry into the Zhang Family, we cannot meet with that young man."
Qin Zhen nodded and said, "That’s right, if you, as her parents, meet with that young man, it will be seen as a stance towards the Zhang Family."
Duanmu Ling sighed softly and said, "I know what you’re thinking, but haven’t you noticed? Yanyang seems to genuinely feel differently about that boy. She went to the Zhu Family with Yang Fei."
Qin Zhengfang’s brows revealed a flash of displeasure, "That girl is too willful, acting on her own. By doing this, she has completely disregarded the face of the Zhang Family."
Duanmu Ling sighed helplessly.
Although Qin Zhengfang was angry, thinking of the old master’s attitude left him feeling deeply powerless.
With the old master backing the girl, and her own efforts to make him proud, the decisions made by the old and the young, even if the entire Qin Family opposed them, were powerless to change anything.
"We must take a stand on this matter," Duanmu Ling said. "We can’t just keep dragging this on."
Qin Zhengfang took a deep breath and spoke in a heavy voice, "Let’s wait a little longer."
At the same time, at the Zhang Family.
Zhang Yunqing, upon learning everything, did not explode in rage as he would have in the past; he now truly regarded Yang Fei as a rival.
Considering there was an Innate Realm expert backing Yang Fei, and Yang Fei’s own Martial Arts Cultivation was not weaker than his, such a person was not someone who could be casually crushed and must be treated with caution.
Zhang Yunqing returned to the old residence of the Zhang Family and sought out the old master.
"Grandfather is in seclusion. Whatever it is, it will have to wait until after he comes out," Zhang Yunlong, standing outside the secret chamber, said to his younger brother.
Zhang Yunqing wasn’t in a hurry. He nodded, looking at Zhang Yunlong and said, "Seeing you gives me the same impression."
Zhang Yunlong slightly smiled and nodded, "That’s right, you’ve become much steadier."
Zhang Yunqing smiled and said, "Although he did not name me in Binhai that day, to those in the know, it was as if he was challenging me. I won’t back down."
Zhang Yunlong nodded in satisfaction and replied, "Good, as a Martial Artist, you must be competitive. Now, it also involves the woman you like. As a man of the Zhang Family, you must fight for her yourself."
Zhang Yunqing said, "He was able to kill Yan Zhongshan with a single move, which shows that his strength is at least at the Energy Transformation Seventh Rank or even the Eighth Grade. I am also at the Eighth Grade, and I don’t have absolute certainty in defeating him, so I need to become stronger."
Zhang Yunlong’s brow furrowed slightly and he reminded, "Haste makes waste. Your current Cultivation was achieved through special means and those Elixirs. Grandfather has said that from now on, until you reach the threshold of the Innate Realm, you should focus on cultivating on your own to solidify your foundation. Otherwise, even if you cross into the Innate Realm, you will be the weakest among them, with nothing but the Realm to show for it."
Zhang Yunqing nodded and said, "I understand, but I can’t wait. Qin Yanyang has better innate talent than me, and even with grandfather and big brother’s help over the years, I am still falling behind her. She is just one step away from the Innate Realm, while I am still far off. Moreover, that boy is two years younger than me, yet he has such cultivation. It shows his talent also surpasses mine. If I cultivate normally, to kill him personally is nearly impossible, so I am asking big brother for help one more time. Just stepping into the Ninth Grade, I will have the confidence to kill him."
Zhang Yunlong, recalling the incident he sent Luo Yong to deal with Qin Yanyang not long ago, a cold light flashed in the depths of his eyes and he shook his head, "As long as he is with Qin Yanyang, even if you reach the Ninth Grade, you won’t be able to kill him."
Zhang Yunqing said vehemently, "I will challenge him on the Life and Death Platform. Then, it won’t matter if Qin Yanyang, Qin Huai’an, or Zhu Tianshou are present, he will have to die."
Zhang Yunlong was taken aback and looked at his brother, "Have you decided?"
The Life and Death Platform was not to be taken lightly.
Even though their grandfather was the Martial Alliance Leader and he was one of the Martial Alliance Guardians, with the other guardians also supporting the Zhang Family, making the Martial Alliance almost dictated by the Zhang Family, the opposition had the backing of Qin Huai’an and Zhu Tianshou. If things went wrong, it could lead to serious trouble.
"Brother, I have decided. Please help me," Zhang Yunqing said firmly.
Although he seemed calm, inside, he was already seething with anger.
As long as Yang Fei lived, he couldn’t hold his head up high in their circles.
Ever since Qin Yanyang took the initiative to reveal their marriage certificate and publicly slapped him in the Hall of Fame, he had noticed a change in the way many people looked at him.
This humiliation needed to be washed away sooner rather than later.
Only by personally killing Yang Fei on the Life and Death Platform could he vent his pent-up fury.