nt While the Gu family is indeed a big clan in the provincial capital, they are far away. In times of crisis, they can't quench our Tang family's thirst."You know how important Xuan-rank warriors are...After Ye Bufan and the others ascended, Jiang Fangzhou chose to stay on Earth alone. However, he had no regrets and lived a truly happy life.

He grew up in Kunlun Continent since he was a child, as the eldest son of the Jiang family. He carried the hope of the whole family on his shoulders and lived a very tiring life.

And now, having arrived on Earth, they've experienced a completely different way of life. Especially, they met each other and fell deeply in love at first sight, plunging into the river of love together.

An incredibly rich material life, coupled with interesting entertainment and the nourishment of love, made him happy like a god. He put aside all thoughts of ascension and cultivation.

That's precisely why he had been suppressing his cultivation, preventing the Heavenly Dao from sensing him, and living a carefree and fulfilling life on Earth.

Although Earth is a good place, it's not ultimately his home. One can't stay happy and carefree forever, especially since their relationship still needs the approval of both families.

After some time, Jiang Fangzhou took Ouyang Jing to Kunlun Continent. On the one hand, they went for a vacation, and on the other hand, he wanted to go back to see his parents. Next, they began preparing for their wedding.

Having returned to the Kunlun Continent through the passage, he didn't rush home. Instead, he took Ouyang Jing on a tour of the Five States, visiting every place where he had fought alongside Ye Bufan in the past.

His current strength is at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending Period, he can almost sweep across this plane, so there is no need to worry about any danger.

While Ou Yang Jing was first visiting this unfamiliar world, she found the pristine scenery quite captivating and had a great time playing around.

At this time, a robot rebellion broke out on Earth, but they were oblivious to it. The two spent a whole six months playing before finally heading to Tianqiong Prefecture.

"Little Jing, my house is just ahead."

Standing on a mountain peak, gazing into the distance, Jiang Fangzhou's heart was filled with excitement.

After so many years away from home, I'm finally back. There's a feeling of being overwhelmed with emotion and apprehension at the thought of returning.

Just as I finished my lament, his expression suddenly changed. He grabbed Ouyang Jing's hand and sped away into the distance.

The Jiang family lived in a small town called Ping'an, with a population of about one million.

Father Jiang, Jiang Chengzu, was a person who held family values very dear. From a young age, he placed great importance on his eldest son, Jiang Fangzhou. It was for this reason that he emptied his coffers and sold all of his possessions to ensure his son could achieve success in his cultivation journey.

His efforts did pay off after all. After meeting Ye Bufan, a nobleman, Jiang Fangzhou's career soared and he reached heights beyond his expectations.

After the Genius Prodigy Competition, Jiang Fangzhou had someone bring back 10,000 spirit stones. While it wasn't much for a strong cultivator, it was a huge fortune for a small county town.

The son finally made something of himself, and Jiang Chengzu was overjoyed. He used the money to buy back their ancestral home which they had previously sold, and the whole family lived a life of great prosperity.

But all of this is secondary. In the entire Kunlun Continent, strength rules supreme. Upon learning that the Jiang family had produced a dragon, the entire city of Ping'an looked upon them with newfound respect.

From then on, wherever Jiang Chengzu went, he was treated like a star. He was given the same treatment as the city lord himself.

And the Jiang family had transformed from desolate to bustling. Every day, countless people came to visit, bringing gifts and invitations to meals, essentially showering them with favors.

Before Jiang Chengzu was at most a wealthy household, not a prominent family. He didn't have much experience dealing with such matters. Unable to refuse the generous gifts, he accepted them one by one.

Things are unpredictable, the wind and clouds change suddenly. After a long time, Jiang Fangzhou did not return, and even news became less and less frequent, until he disappeared from the Kunlun Continent. Many people rumored that the eldest son of the Jiang family was already dead.

Those people fawned over the Chiang family because they saw Jiang Fangzhou's power and potential. Now that even the man himself is gone, the situation has changed drastically.

At first, those who received the message remained skeptical. However, years passed and there was still no sign of Jiang Fangzhou's return. Not a single letter, nor any spirit stones sent back, appeared. The Jiang family gradually returned to its previous state of quiet solitude, with no visitors coming to call anymore.

If that was all, it wouldn't be so bad. But after some time, things got even worse. Some people started coming to my door, mocking and ridiculing me. Others began demanding back the money and gifts I had given them before.

This left even Chiang Chengzu suspecting that his own son was truly dead, filled with both grief and helplessness.

Without his son as the pillar of support, he had no way to resist those wealthy and influential people. He could only give them whatever they wanted and listen to whatever they said. Over the years, his considerable estate was gradually depleted.

"Dad, when do you think my brother will be back"

Speaking is Jiang Ching-zu's eldest daughter, Jiang Jin-lan. When Jiang Fang-zhou left, she was still a little girl. Now she has grown into a graceful young woman.

"Who knows... "

Jiang Chengzu sighed. As time passed, he began to believe the rumors a little.

After all, cultivating such a thing is inherently about fighting against the heavens and competing with others. It's a life on the edge of a blade, where falling is as common as breathing.

"Old Man Jiang, get out here!"

A father and daughter were talking inside a room when the gate to the courtyard was kicked open with a thud. A tall young man, with his chin held high, stood arrogantly in the middle of the courtyard, followed by seven or eight servants.

Upon seeing that man, Jiang Chengzu's heart sank. It was Zhang Yao, the young master of the Zhang family, the first-ranked family in Ping'an City. He was a notorious playboy, famous throughout thousands of miles, known for his arrogance and tyranny.

When Jiang Fangzhou first brought back the news, the Zhang family was still polite to him. Even the head of the Zhang family called him "brother," but now it's completely different.

The Jiang family was declining, while the Zhang family was thriving. It was rumored that their eldest daughter, Zhang Yuting, had joined the Tianjia Sect and married the sect leader's son.

Before, the Tianjia Zong was just a small sect. But in recent years, it's unknown what kind of good luck they had, their strength has increased dramatically. Legend has it that the Sect Master has become a powerhouse at the Dongxu Realm.

As a result, the entire Zhang family's status soared. Even the city lord had to show them respect and deference when he saw members of the Zhang family.

Jiang Chengzu had a bad feeling that Zhang Yao's visit was not for good.

But since they were already here, there was no point in staying cooped up in the room. Jiang Chengzu could only sigh and step out, followed by his wife and three daughters.

"Young Master Zhang, what wind brought you here"

Jiang Chengzu bowed his body, his face full of fawning. There was no way he could afford to offend this young master.

Zhang Yao stood in the courtyard, not even glancing at him. His gaze swept over Jiang Jinlan and the three girls one by one, his eyes filled with greed.

It is no wonder that the three daughters of the Jiang family, though still young, were each as beautiful as flowers. They were known throughout Ping'an City as the Three Golden Flowers.

"Old Man Chiang, I'm here to collect the debt today."

Jiang Chengzu frowned, then broke into a wide smile: "Young Master Zhang, are you joking with old man Our Jiang family hasn't borrowed any money from you, has it"

"Who said asking for money always means borrowing it"

Zhang Yao pointed back with his hand to the two stone lions standing by the door, "These were personally sent over by me two years ago, crafted from celestial snow jade, priceless."

Back when the Jiang family was at the peak of their power, the Zhang family would also come to fawn over them. These stone lions were a gift from Zhang Kaisong, the head of the Zhang family, to the Jiang family.

At the time, it was hard to refuse his request, so Jiang Chengzu accepted it. Unexpectedly, the other party now wants it back.

He quickly said, "This pair of stone lions is perfectly intact. Sir, please take them back."

"Is it just over if you take it back" Zhang Yao sneered, "Such a good jade lion has been in your house for two years, you have to pay some interest. Ten thousand lower-grade cash a year isn't too much, right" also acted, stabbing Wang Ziyan's chest with a short knife.It seems he was well-prepared, coordinating with the corpse puppets seamlessly. They launched their attacks almost simultaneously.Facing the...