Chapter 601: A Minor Punishment

Zhang Wenzhuang had never taken Fang Weifeng seriously; his coming this time was on the orders of the senior disciple.

The senior disciple was keen on helping these losers, and he understood why.

Cloud Sect was a large sect. Although he was the senior disciple, within the sect, the other senior brothers were no pushovers either.

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

Zhang Wenzhuang's aura was deep. Standing there now, watching Fang Weifeng shouting provocatively at the person inside, he felt a trace of disdain in his heart.

Without any real strength, yet recklessly kicking against the pricks.

If it weren't for the sect's rule against deadly fights, with Fang Weifeng's temper, he would have been killed countless times already.

"Lin Fan, get the hell out here! Weren't you so cocky before? Why are you hiding like a turtle now?" With the senior disciple backing him, Fang Weifeng was naturally full of confidence.

Especially since Brother Zhang was immensely powerful—how could someone like this human possibly contend with him?

He knew that Lin Fan's cultivation was only at the Divine Heaven Third Layer, Three Caverns Realm, while Brother Zhang's was at the Divine Heaven Fourth Layer, Undying Realm.

Who was stronger and who was weaker was clear at a glance.

But if Fang Weifeng had seen Lin Fan single-handedly slay three Undying Realm cultivators, who knew what he would think then.

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

But just as that aura was about to strike the door, the door burst open.

And that formidable aura vanished without a trace, like a clay ox entering the sea.

"What dog is disturbing my rest?" Lin Fan walked out of the house casually. He was getting a bit annoyed by Fang Weifeng's repeated provocations.

It seemed he had to scare him once and for all.

But Fang Weifeng was a disciple of Cloud Sect, so he had to show some respect to the sect.

However, this time, Fang Weifeng was just an ant; the real question was who he had brought along.

"Is this the helper you found?" Lin Fan glanced at the man standing beside Fang Weifeng.

Divine Heaven Fourth Layer, Undying Realm!

How boring. Such cultivation might have been impressive before, but now, to Lin Fan, it was someone he could suppress with a flip of his hand.

"Hmph, Lin Fan, I know you're a guest brought to the sect by Elder Yunhe, but you cut off my hand—I must get an explanation!" Fang Weifeng, seeing Lin Fan's leisurely demeanor, was so angry his face turned red, and his eyes seemed to spit fire.

"So you're the human Lin Fan who injured Junior Brother Fang?" Zhang Wenzhuang, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"That's right, it was me. What, are you going to stand up for him?" Lin Fan stood at the door, looking at Zhang Wenzhuang.

"Lin Fan, this is Brother Zhang. Although you're stronger than me, compared to Brother Zhang, you're far off. I advise you to honestly apologize to me, or once Brother Zhang makes a move, things won't be like this," Fang Weifeng said angrily.

The surrounding disciples also began whispering among themselves.

"So he's the human Lin Fan? But he doesn't look as powerful as Brother Tianyun said."

"Maybe Brother Tianyun was fooling us. Brother Zhang is on the senior disciple's side and is very strong."

"Brother Zhang once went out training and killed an Undying Realm ancient clan member."

...

Zhang Wenzhuang's face was calm, but hearing the disciples' discussion, he felt a surge of pride inside.

"Zhang Wenzhuang, Brother Zhang, Divine Heaven Fourth Layer, Undying Realm," Lin Fan said with a faint smile, muttering to himself calmly.

"You're a guest brought by Elder Yunhe. The senior disciple has spoken—we won't make things hard for you. Just apologize to Junior Brother Fang and compensate for his losses, and this matter ends here." Zhang Wenzhuang raised his chin slightly, his aura imposing.

"Hmph, you're lucky Elder Yunhe brought you back to the sect, or else I'd make you kneel before me and kowtow in apology," Fang Weifeng said, emboldened by Brother Zhang's presence and unafraid of Lin Fan making a move.

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

Besides, Brother Zhang had the senior disciple backing him.

The senior disciple was an unshakable presence in the sect.

Lin Fan couldn't help but laugh. He waved his hand and said, "Divine Heaven Fourth Layer, Undying Realm—that's not enough. If you want me to apologize, have your senior disciple come before me. As for whether I'll admit fault, that depends on his ability."

"How dare you!" Zhang Wenzhuang was enraged. This fellow actually had the audacity to want the senior disciple to come—he was simply asking for death.

"Stop!"

Just as Zhang Wenzhuang was about to make a move, Red Cloud Fairy rushed over from afar.

"Fang Weifeng, what are you trying to do?" Red Cloud Fairy came between the three, her face slightly angry.

"Junior Sister Red Cloud, this has nothing to do with you. I must get revenge for my severed hand," Fang Weifeng said.

"Junior Sister Red Cloud, this is the senior disciple's order. We won't take his life; as long as he apologizes and compensates Junior Brother Fang, this matter is settled," Zhang Wenzhuang said.

"He is a guest brought back by Elder Yunhe. Are you not even giving face to Elder Yunhe?" Red Cloud Fairy said.

"Of course we give face to Elder Yunhe, but even Elder Yunhe has to give face to the senior disciple. 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 help," Zhang Wenzhuang said, his expression unchanged.

Although Yunhe was an elder, his cultivation was not high. After entering the Divine Heaven realm, he gave up competing for the sect master position and became an elder.

If the senior disciple gave up the sect master position and became an elder, his status would be even higher than Elder Yunhe's.

So even if it was Elder Yunhe's guest, Zhang Wenzhuang wouldn't show any face.

"Junior Sister Red Cloud, rest assured, as long as he apologizes to me, I won't kill him," Fang Weifeng said arrogantly.

"You..." Red Cloud Fairy glared at Fang Weifeng.

"I think you've got it wrong. Red Cloud stopped you not because she was afraid you'd kill me, but because she was afraid I might accidentally kill you," Lin Fan said with a smile, standing beside Red Cloud Fairy.

"Damn it! Even at a time like this, you still dare to be insolent! Brother Zhang, this guy simply doesn't put the senior disciple in his eyes!" Fang Weifeng hadn't expected Lin Fan to still be talking tough at this moment. His heart burned with rage, and he wished he could stomp this bastard into the ground.

"Brother Lin, this is Cloud Sect. Please go easy on them—don't kill them!" Tianyun, running over from afar, saw the situation and knew a fight was about to break out, so he couldn't help shouting.

He was genuinely afraid that Lin Fan might lose control and kill these two, which would be disastrous.

Lin Fan heard Tianyun's words, smiled, and nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll just give them a minor punishment. I won't take their lives."

"Tianyun, after Brother Zhang finishes with him, he'll deal with you too!" Fang Weifeng, seeing Tianyun foolishly siding with that detestable human, was completely enraged.

"Red Cloud, step aside. It's fine, I know what I'm doing." Lin Fan pushed Red Cloud aside, then looked at the two. "I told you, an Undying Realm isn't qualified to say these things to me. If you want to talk to me, have your senior disciple come."

"How dare you!"

At that moment, Zhang Wenzhuang was furious. His eyes flashed with a fierce light, and in an instant, he vanished from his spot and threw a punch at Lin Fan.