Fang Tianyang looked surprised:
"You actually know about the Luo family?"
After all, even he had never heard of the Luo family before going to Tianqi Prefecture.
Zhou Xingdou guessed the Luo family based solely on the name Tianqi Prefecture, and even guessed that his trip was related to the Luo family. How could this not surprise Fang Tianyang?
Zhou Xingdou wasn't afraid of Fang Tianyang finding out, and said calmly:
"While investigating Huo Lingtian, we also investigated some other things along the way."
Fang Tianyang let out a long breath and acknowledged Zhou Xingdou's guess:
"It was because of Huo Lingtian that I went to Tianqi Prefecture, and it was because of the Luo family that I became this grotesque person."
Looking at Fang Tianyang, who was plagued by inner demons and resembled a sickly ghost, Zhou Xingdou frowned slightly and asked:
"The Luo family is merely a middling clan. As the chief disciple of the Xuantian Dao Sect, why have you fallen to such a state?"
He naturally wouldn't reveal the information about Xingyou's investigation. After all, although Fang Tianyang trusted him, Zhou Xingdou couldn't completely trust Fang Tianyang.
Moreover, he was also eager to know whether Fang Tianyang was fully aware of the Luo family's hidden strengths.
Unexpectedly, Fang Tianyang chuckled, but a hint of terror appeared in his eyes:
"A mid-sized clan? That's just the Luo family in disguise!"
“No matter how much the Luo family disguises themselves, you are still the chief of the supreme immortal power Xuantian Dao Sect, second only to Daozi. No power in the Chuyuan can make you so afraid.”
Zhou Xingdou couldn't understand Fang Tianyang's fear. After all, even though the Luo family's foundation was comparable to that of an old-established major power, and could even contend with an immortal force, it was still impossible for Fang Tianyang to be so afraid.
Fang Tianyang sighed, a bitter smile appearing on his face:
"If you have no suggestions, could you please let me start from the beginning?"
Zhou Xingdou did not object, after all, he was also very curious about the whole story, and nodded slightly:
"Please speak."
A hint of reminiscence flickered in Fang Tianyang's eyes:
"Back then, I did indeed save Huo Lingtian in the name of the Xuantian Dao Sect during the Great Yan Dynasty."
But by then his cultivation was completely destroyed, making recovery impossible. Furthermore, I felt he was wrong, and ultimately, due to our differing beliefs, we parted ways.
“But I actually hoped that he could cheer up, or even recover, so I left him a storage ring, which contained not only treasures and precious medicines, but also a communication stone that could be used to contact me.”
"I didn't really have high hopes for Huo Lingtian's recovery, and he put all the blame on me, which made me feel a bit resentful. After that, I had no contact with him."
At this point, Fang Tianyang paused, perhaps due to nervousness, and then filled his teacup again and drank it all in one gulp.
Zhou Xingdou remained calm, after all, even without investigating, he had a pretty good idea of what was going on. Then, Fang Tianyang's words made Zhou Xingdou listen attentively.
Fang Tianyang finished his tea, let out a long sigh, and a glint of cunning flashed in his eyes as he said in a deep voice:
"Until January..."
"That day I suddenly received a telepathic message from Huo Lingtian, which surprised and delighted me. Since only cultivators can use the telepathic message stone, Huo Lingtian must have recovered some of his cultivation since he was able to communicate with me telepathically."
"He told me telepathically that he had recovered his cultivation and apologized for what happened back then, but he had gotten into some trouble in Tianqi Prefecture and asked me for help."
"At that time, some time had passed since we parted ways, and I wasn't that angry anymore. Besides, considering his apology and our past relationship, I couldn't just sit idly by."
Zhou Xingdou nodded. This was indeed Fang Tianyang's personality. Unlike Zhou Xingdou, who was vindictive, Fang Tianyang was much more magnanimous and did not hold grudges. He would never sit idly by when his former friend asked for help.
Fang Tianyang didn't care whether Zhou Xingdou agreed or not; he was already absorbed in his own words and said quietly:
"When I arrived in Tianqi Prefecture, I found that Huo Lingtian had not only escaped trouble, but his cultivation had also broken through to a new level, becoming even stronger than before. His aura was as deep as the sea, and even I could not see through it!"
Zhou Xingdou frowned slightly upon hearing this. Fang Tianyang was at the peak of the God King Realm and a high-ranking disciple of the Xuan Tian Dao Sect. Unless someone like Zhou Xingdou had a way of concealing himself, even a Great Sage would find it difficult to escape his discerning eyes.
If even Fang Tianyang can't see through it, there are only two possibilities:
Firstly, Huo Lingtian's cultivation has indeed reached the level of a Great Sage, or even surpassed that of a Great Sage.
Secondly, Huo Lingtian possesses a method to conceal his cultivation at an unparalleled level.
Regardless of the reason, one thing is certain: Huo Lingtian's cultivation has surpassed Fang Tianyang's. Otherwise, Fang Tianyang would never have been able to sense the profound depth of Huo Lingtian's aura.
But before Zhou Xingdou could ponder further, Fang Tianyang began to speak again:
"However, Huo Lingtian contacted me through telepathy not out of any intention to harm me. He genuinely cherishes our past friendship and his goal is to have me follow him."
Moreover, he said that if I were willing to help, I could obtain power that even the Xuan Tian Dao Sect could not obtain.
Zhou Xingdou looked at Fang Tianyang, poured tea into his teacup, and asked casually:
"Did you agree?"
Of course, Zhou Xingdou also understood that Fang Tianyang would not agree given his personality. He was just saying appropriate things to ease the tension in Fang Tianyang's heart.
Fang Tianyang gave a wry smile and shook his head, saying:
How could I possibly agree to that?
But as he spoke, a hint of coldness flashed in Fang Tianyang's eyes:
"His so-called power comes from the Chaos God Cult. Although I, Fang Tianyang, yearn for power, I would never betray the Xuan Tian Dao Sect or the Primordial Origin!"
Having heard so much about the Chaos God Cult, Zhou Xingdou wasn't surprised, but his expression became slightly more serious. He lightly tapped the tea table with his fingertips and asked:
"Will Huo Lingtian let you go?"
A hint of hatred flashed between Fang Tianyang's brows as he said angrily:
"He didn't let me go at first, but the power around him was too great. There were even two Supremes among his guards. I didn't even have a chance to escape!"
Zhou Xingdou didn't dwell on how Fang Tianyang escaped, but instead raised the following question:
"And what about the Luo family? And what made you become like this?"
Upon hearing the name of the Luo family, Fang Tianyang involuntarily trembled slightly, revealing an extremely unpleasant smile:
"It was because of my refusal that Huo Lingtian took me to the Luo family, hoping to change my mind."
"Did you know that a family that only occupies half of the barren state actually has a hundred Saint Realm experts, more than ten Supreme Realm experts, and even a hint of Emperor Realm power!"
Zhou Xingdou already knew about the Luo family, so he didn't cause any trouble and simply gestured for Fang Tianyang to continue.
Fang Tianyang looked at Zhou Xingdou's expressionless face and gave a wry smile:
"It seems you do know something!"
However, Fang Tianyang was not surprised either, and continued:
"Although the Luo family is powerful, how could I be swayed? I was prepared to die, but Huo Lingtian did not kill me. Instead, he took me and hid to observe a conversation deep within the Luo family."
At this point, Fang Tianyang's eyes suddenly trembled:
Do you know who I saw?
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