Chapter 2: Young Nobles and Sons of Aristocrats

Elder Brother!" Fang Yun stared blankly at his elder brother Fang Lin. In his memory, Fang Lin should be undergoing pre-military training on Tianshe Mountain. It would take at least half a day's journey to reach Tianshe Mountain from here

Xiaoping Dinghou, hailing from the prominent family of the town's national lords, naturally looked down upon young nobles like Fang Yun due to the influence of his family. He even considered studying alongside Fang Yun in the academy to be a great humiliation, often resorting to various forms of harassment and physical confrontations.

Although both are influential figures in the military, noble marquises and commoner marquises have never been on the same path. The two do not interact with each other and remain indifferent to one another

The sixth level is the realm of gestation. Upon reaching this state, one begins to comprehend various mysteries of the human body and possesses certain powers that are utterly unimaginable to ordinary people

In his previous life, Fang Lin ventured deep into the desolate lands, surrounded by an alien army, and it was also due to his few friends. Otherwise, had the rescue arrived in time, Fang Lin would not have had a leg severed by the powerful underlings of the Emperor of the Desolate, leading to his untimely demise.

Fang Yun was contemplating here, while in front of the bed, the young Ping Dinghou and the young Town Guohou had already gotten up from the ground

The Pingding Marquis and the Zhenguo Marquis have deeply rooted influence in the Great Zhou Dynasty, being aristocrats with a heritage spanning several centuries, and their family traditions are indeed profound. This type of noble is particularly disdainful of the various marquises who have risen through the military ranks, viewing them as inferior breeds.

Indeed, when I return, I will also have my mother enter the palace to present a case against you in front of Her Highness!" Li Ping chimed in, instantly regaining his spirits. Both of them hailed from a marquis's household and were particularly adept at reading expressions and discerning subtle cues. In this brief moment, they discerned that Madam Huayang was the Achilles' heel of the Fang brothers, Fang Lin and Fang Yun.

First Layer of Vital Energy Realm. This involves absorbing the formless vital energy from the heavens and the earth into the body, merging it with the physical form to enhance the strength of the body. In the military, those who possess this level of cultivation can serve as squad leaders

Above the Six Realms of Embryonic Development, it is said that there exists the Realm of Transcendence. This realm is even more mysterious. Yang Qian and Li Ping have also heard their elders mention it, but mostly it was just a glimpse from books and illustrations, and after hearing it a few times, they still did not quite understand. They only remembered the three characters "Transcendence"

The door of the Fangyun guesthouse was kicked open, and as it swung wide, a gust of fierce wind rushed in. Amidst the wind, a young man in a blue outfit strode in with great strides.

Not bad, you two brothers are doomed. Madam Huayang, you have raised a good son! ... ... You wretched woman!

Seeing his mother step forward, Fang Lin couldn't help but hesitate. He held both respect and fear for her.

A warm current surged within Fang Yun's heart. Fang Lin, the eldest son of the Fang family, not only possessed astonishing talent in martial arts but also had a notable characteristic: he was fiercely protective of his own. This trait was particularly evident in his relationship with his younger brother, Fang Yun.

This young man has thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuding an impressive demeanor. However, at this moment, his face is dark and sullen, with a slight frown, as if a storm is brewing between his brows.

"You little beasts, you two are seeking death!" Fang Lin, upon hearing his mother's words, had initially considered letting go. However, upon hearing this, he could not help but become furious. Although he appeared somewhat reckless and acted on impulse, he was extremely filial to his mother. At this moment, hearing the two insult his mother, Madam Huayang, time and again, he resolved to take a firm stand; he decided to kill these two in the Marquis's residence.

Before Madam Huayang could speak, Fang Lin tossed aside the two individuals, like throwing away two pieces of trash, placing the Marquis of Xiaopingding and the Marquis of Zhenzguo at Fang Yun's bedside

Upon seeing Lady Huayang take the stage, Fang Lin was immediately subdued, while Xiao Ping and the Duke of Xiao Town felt their spirits revive. The two exchanged a discreet glance, and Yang Qian steadied himself, coldly declaring: "Lady Huayang, look at the son you have raised so well. When we return, we may have to summon our mother to court to report you for inadequate discipline!"

Enough! Lady Huayang scolded, finally stepping forward. Although she did not like these two arrogant noblemen, she could not ignore their backgrounds. Whether it was the Marquis of Pingding or the Marquis of Zhenguo, their high ranks and titles were not to be underestimated, and they had deep roots and broad influence in the military. The influence of the two within the Great Zhou army was certainly not inferior to that of the Marquis Fang Ying from the Four Directions. More importantly, the power of these two noble marquises in the capital was intricate and entangled; if they were to provoke them, it would likely bring endless trouble to her husband.

You! ... ... The Marquis of the Small Town was filled with shock, anger, and fear; Fang Lin's actions had completely stunned him. He never expected that this man would actually dare to lay hands on him. Facing those bare, unmasked eyes filled with murderous intent, the Marquis of the Small Town finally believed that if he provoked this reckless man, he might truly disregard the consequences and kill both of them.

Little brats, if you want to suffer less, keep your mouths clean. Don't think that just because your father is the Duke of the State, I can't do anything about you two little bastards. Let me tell you, after dealing with you today, I will also take care of your older brothers another day. If I don't beat you to the point of being bruised and battered, so that you wet your pants whenever you see me, then I am not Fang Lin

Bang

The two individuals were originally enjoying their time outside the academy when a fierce and menacing figure suddenly barged in. Without uttering a word, he struck and sent their entourage into disarray, then, like a pair of ducks, he grabbed them by the necks and dragged them all the way to the residence of the Marquis of Sifang.

In the "previous life," in the capital city, anyone who had bullied Fang Yun was invariably beaten up by his elder brother, Fang Lin. It was for this reason that Fang Lin had almost offended all the young nobles of the capital. No one was willing to get close to him, as doing so would mean offending the entire aristocracy of the capital. Nevertheless, Fang Lin never cared about this.

Lin Er, do you truly understand what you are doing? Are you helping Yun Er, or are you harming him? Madam Huayang spoke with a stern tone. Although the Marquis of Pingding and the Duke of Zhenguo often acted out of line, Fang Lin's behavior was excessively inappropriate. The two ladies from the Pingding Marquisate and the Zhenguo Duke's residence may not be concerned, but she cannot afford to ignore it; at the very least, she must maintain appearances and not allow the people from these two households to be embarrassed.

"And Fang Shufang, you are doomed, you are doomed! ... ... Dare to provoke the Pingding Marquis's residence, you lowly creatures are doomed. And you, Fang Yun, and you ... ... you are also doomed."

Both individuals hail from the illustrious Wu Hou family, with a profound family heritage and extensive knowledge of martial arts. The realm of martial arts is divided into six levels, known as the Six Realms of Embryonic Residence.

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Fifth-level formation rank. To reach this level, one must comprehend certain special methods and rules. Those who possess the strength of the formation rank have a notable ability, which is refinement. For example, refining a mountain and extracting the spiritual energy within it

Younger brother, I have captured these two little bastards. How do you want to torture them? Feel free!" Fang Lin pointed at the two individuals on the ground and said. His voice was powerful, like thunder, and could be clearly heard throughout the Fang residence

Fang Lin's brows were filled with fury; this time, he was genuinely enraged. If it were not for the concern that it would bring trouble to his father, Fang Lin would have even entertained the thought of killing them.

Fourth-level aura realm. At this level, the strength further condenses into an aura that can distort the opponent's attacks. Upon reaching this level, each martial artist becomes a valuable asset to the Great Zhou Dynasty, referred to as elite soldiers. These soldiers, once selected, form independent units and are directly commanded by the nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Second Layer of True Qi Realm. It involves refining the vital energy from various parts of the physical body and condensing it, allowing it to circulate within the body, thereby actively absorbing the atmospheric energy from the heavens and the earth to strengthen oneself. A practitioner at this level can attain the rank of a hundred-man commander in the military

While Fang Yun was lost in thought, a sudden "bang" echoed from a distance, followed by a thunderous voice: "You two little bastards, I am going to chop you into pieces! You really have some nerve to bully my little brother! ... ..."

The third layer of the Gangqi realm. The true energy is further refined, diffusing outward, condensing yet not dispersing, which constitutes the Gangqi realm. Warriors in the Gangqi realm experience a significant increase in their power. Such warriors can serve as a thousand-man commander, leading one thousand soldiers of the Great Zhou. In the Great Zhou army, a thousand-man commander is an important officer.

Ah, it hurts so much. Fang Lin, you are doomed, you are doomed. How dare you rob us!

In the realm of the Qi of the Polar Star, a circle of shimmering light appeared, leaving Yang Qian and Li Ping in a state of shock.

In this small town, Guo Hou had just uttered the insult "slut," when Fang Lin's expression changed dramatically. He rushed forward and delivered a slap. Li Ping felt a flash before his eyes and, before he could comprehend what was happening, he received a heavy blow to his face. The force of the slap left him dizzy and his blood surging, causing him to spin around in a complete circle. When he finally stopped, half of his face was swollen, with a clear imprint of a hand on it.

Xiaoping Dinghou Yang Qian's fingers trembled as he pointed first at Fang Lin and then at Fang Yun. His face was ashen, and he was in a state of extreme agitation, speaking somewhat incoherently.

Suddenly hearing the voices of the two young men, Madam Huayang's expression changed dramatically, and she released Fang Yun, standing up abruptly. Fang Yun also took the opportunity to let go of her hand.

Fang Yun and Fang Lin's father initially distinguished himself while serving in the Imperial Guard, where he obtained an ancient secret manuscript from the royal family, which gradually allowed him to stand out from the military ranks

During the Great Zhou Dynasty, powerful individuals at the formation level in the military were often summoned to the capital to be organized into the Imperial Guard, assisting in the protection of the capital. This was both an honor and a tremendous opportunity. For those at this level of strength, it provided a chance to obtain a lost martial arts secret manual from the royal treasury of the Great Zhou. Some of these manuals were ancient and had been lost to time, while others were from even earlier eras, yet they had been preserved within the royal family of the Great Zhou.

Xiaoping Dinghou did not get slapped, but he was also frightened. When Fang Lin's eyes were red with anger, she resembled a fierce beast, extremely terrifying. For a moment, he was also taken aback.

Fang Lin's voice was interspersed with the shouts of two young boys. From the sound, it seemed they were struggling and cursing all the way.

Upon reaching the realm of Gangqi, with a mere lift of the palm or a strike of the fist, one naturally generates Gangqi that surges around the body. The Gangqi condenses like crystal, focusing onto the sword, immediately giving rise to the sword's Gangqi. When directed onto the blade, it forms the blade's Gangqi, capable of slicing through gold and breaking iron with ease.

Fang Lin's body trembled as he raised his hand to deliver a punch. As this punch was thrown, the room was instantly engulfed in a cataclysmic upheaval, with the air within swirling violently, forming numerous black vortices accompanied by piercing, sharp sounds. Simultaneously, a circle of crystal-clear radiance erupted from within Fang Lin, coalescing on his fist into a blue brilliance resembling a sharp arrow, approximately one foot in length.

As Fang Lin swung his fist, a powerful force erupted, not only striking with unyielding precision but also possessing a force akin to a mountain collapsing, capable of reducing Li Ping and Yang Qian before him to mere dust.

The nobleman of the small town also stood up, his eyes wide open in anger, fiercely glaring at Lady Huayang, so enraged that his lips trembled.

In Fang Lin's life, there are two most important people. One is his younger brother Fang Yun, and the other is his mother, Madam Huayang. Hurting either of these two is almost more painful than killing him. Yet, these two fools are oblivious to their own peril and have even harmed his two closest relatives. Fang Lin's eyes are already bloodshot.

Bang

This person is Fang Lin, the elder brother of Fang Yun. Under his arms, two young boys in brocade are kicking and struggling. Fang Lin's hands, as if forged from iron, firmly grip their necks, and no matter how they struggle, they cannot break free, let alone injure him

In the capital city, marquises like the Marquis of Sifang are generally referred to as common marquises. In contrast, those with noble bloodlines, such as the Marquis of Pingding and the Marquis of Zhenguo, are referred to as noble marquises

Let go of me! You despicable creatures, I will definitely tell my father, and I will have him tear you apart, Fang Lin

Since I am aware of my elder brother's fate, I absolutely cannot allow him to enter the Desolate Land again and repeat the same mistakes

The path of martial arts is extremely difficult to cultivate. For the young disciples in the capital, being able to reach the True Qi realm is already commendable. However, Fang Lin has surprisingly already cultivated to the level of Gang Qi, and judging by the situation, he is at the peak of Gang Qi, close to breaking through to the fourth level of the Qi Field. With his level of cultivation, it is customary for him to be assigned to the military in the future, where he would immediately become a thousand-man commander.