83: Chapter 83 The Rise of the Han Family, Gong Shuting's Opportunity

Jiangbei Base City.

Han Yongsheng and Han Tiande, surrounded by President Zhou Zhenghe, Zhao Zhennan, and others, landed in front of the Han Family courtyard gate.

Inside the courtyard, Han Yonghui was cultivating a Martial Skill. Sensing several powerful auras descending, his expression changed abruptly.

Second Uncle Han Yongan and Third Uncle Han Yongfeng also rushed out from the house. Instinctively, they circulated their Protective Aura to the limit, staring vigilantly at the courtyard gate.

President Zhou Zhenghe walked in first, his attitude more respectful than ever before: "Gym Master Han, distinguished guests have arrived."

Han Yonghui frowned and walked out of the courtyard gate.

When he saw the dozen or so figures behind President Zhou Zhenghe, his pupils contracted sharply.

Zhao Zhennan, Ou Chengfeng, Bureau Chief Li Baili... almost all the notable big shots of Jiangbei Base City had come. And surrounding them were two middle-aged men whose auras were as deep as the abyss and as vast as the sea.

"Distinguished lords, your arrival at my humble abode... I wonder..." Before Han Yonghui could finish, a trembling voice came from behind him.

"Tia... Tiande?"

Han Tianxiong walked out from the backyard. Looking at Han Tiande, he froze in place as if struck by lightning.

Han Tiande's eyes turned red instantly.

He stepped forward quickly, took Han Tianxiong's hand, and choked out, "Third Brother, we have finally found you."

The reason Han Yongsheng had asked him to come along was precisely because he had been the person with the closest relationship to Han Tianxiong back in the Han Family.

The two had grown up together. Because Han Tianxiong's talent was average and he was somewhat introverted and looked down upon by others, Han Tiande had often stood up for him.

Han Tianxiong's body trembled violently, and tears streamed down his face. Decades, it had been decades.

Han Yonghui and the others looked at each other, confused. When did their father become someone else's Third Brother?

Han Tianxiong wiped away his tears and looked at the somewhat familiar Han Yongsheng behind Han Tiande, his voice hoarse: "And this is..."

"Third Uncle, it's Yongsheng. You even held me when I was a child!"

Han Yongsheng stepped forward and bowed deeply.

Han Tianxiong's body shook once more. Eldest Brother's son, Han Yongsheng... he had grown so big.

"Let's go inside to talk." Han Tianxiong took a deep breath and turned to walk into the house.

Han Tiande and Han Yongsheng followed. President Zhou Zhenghe, Zhao Zhennan, and the others tactfully remained outside the courtyard to wait.

In the living room, Han Tianxiong sat in the main seat, with Han Tiande sitting beside him. Han Yongsheng sat in the lower seat, while Han Yonghui and the others stood to the side, their hearts full of confusion.

"Third Brother, you have suffered these past years." Han Tiande held Han Tianxiong's hand, his voice choking with emotion.

Han Tianxiong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "There is no suffering to speak of. Leaving the Han Family was my own choice."

He paused and looked at Han Yongsheng: "Your father and grandfather... are they doing well?"

"They are well. Grandfather and Father have always been thinking of you. All these years, they thought you had already..."

Han Yongsheng nodded. He didn't finish the rest of his sentence, but everyone knew what he meant.

Han Tianxiong was silent for a moment, a flicker of complexity flashing in his eyes.

"That Han Ming who was admitted to Modu Martial Arts University, is he your grandson?"

After the group caught up for a while, Han Yongsheng looked at Han Tianxiong and asked.

Han Tianxiong raised his head and looked at Han Yongsheng: "Yes. Have you met him?"

"No, but my daughter happens to be at Modu Martial Arts University as well, and she has met him."

Speaking of this, a look of admiration appeared on Han Yongsheng's face: "He is truly a descendant of our Han Family. I just received news that he has already broken through to 1-Star Martial Ancestor, is ranked fourth among the freshmen, has reached the third level of Wind and Thunder True Intent, and the first level of Ice True Intent. He is even more of a Genius than his sister."

Hearing this, Han Yonghui and the others were also shocked.

How long had it been?

Han Ming had actually already broken through to Martial Ancestor?

In Jiangbei, this was already the level of existence of many Family heads and Old Ancestors of second-rate powers.

And as for that so-called True Intent, although they didn't know what it was, it sounded very powerful.

"Third Uncle, come back to Modu with me." Han Yongsheng said sincerely, "Father and Grandfather will be very happy to see you."

Han Tianxiong was silent for a long time, then shook his head.

"I won't go back for now." His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable firmness: "Leaving the Han Family back then was my own choice. Now, I don't want to go back either."

"Third Brother..." Han Tiande became anxious.

"Tiande, no need to persuade me." Han Tianxiong interrupted him, "If I go back now, I will only bring shame to the Han Family. When I have sufficient strength, I will return with dignity."

Han Yongsheng and Han Tiande looked at each other, both seeing helplessness in the other's eyes.

They knew Han Tianxiong's temper; once he made a decision, not even nine oxen could pull him back.

"Then about Xiaoming..." Han Yongsheng probed.

"Xiaoming's affairs, he decides for himself." Han Tianxiong said calmly, "Whether he acknowledges the Han Family or not is his freedom. I will not interfere."

Han Yongsheng nodded, took a storage ring from his bosom, and handed it to Han Tianxiong: "Third Uncle, these are some Cultivation resources; please accept them. I will have Seventh Uncle stay in Jiangbei for a while so there can be some support."

Han Tianxiong knew what Han Yongsheng was thinking and did not refuse, nodding as he took the storage space.

Now that his Han Family possessed a Divine-Grade Cultivation Technique like the Ten Thousand Dao Scripture, as long as the resources were sufficient, and given enough time, he was confident he could break through to not just Martial Saint, but even Martial God.

Han Tiande settled down in the Han Family. With a powerhouse at the Early Stage Martial Venerable realm guarding the place, the entire Jiangbei Base City was shaken.

After the news spread, the Han Family courtyard gate was bustling with activity.

Zhao Zhennan was the first to visit, presenting a generous gift: "Old Master Han, congratulations! The Han Family producing a Genius like Han Ming is truly a blessing for Jiangbei!"

President Zhou Zhenghe followed closely behind: "Old Master Han, this is a small token of sincerity from the Martial Arts Alliance; I hope you will accept it."

Ou Chengfeng, Bureau Chief Li Baili, as well as the Martial Marquis and Martial King Old Ancestors of various great families all came to visit, with gifts piling up to fill half the courtyard.

Even the leaders of several large Gangs personally came to visit, presenting generous gifts with an attitude of utmost respect.

The reputation of the Han Family reached its Peak overnight.

Modu Martial Arts University.

After Han Ming defeated Wang Peng, his ranking remained firmly in fourth place, and no one dared to challenge him easily again.

Although Ye Yunfeng was unwilling to accept it, after seeing the scene of Han Ming defeating Wang Peng with one palm, he also ceased his efforts. Zhou Tianxing had originally been eager to try, but after weighing the options, he gave up.

"This guy is much stronger than imagined." Zhou Tianxing looked at the ranking on the nameplate and shook his head.

The challenge tournament was in full swing.

Some were happy while others were worried, but everyone's attention was focused on the challenges for the top 100.

Just as everyone's attention was focused on the battle for the top 100, a name quietly soared rapidly on the nameplate.

Gong Shuting, 3-Star Martial Master.

1,137th place.

892nd place.

546th place.

321st place.

With every challenge, her ranking jumped up by a large margin.

When her name appeared in 198th place, the entire freshman district noticed this dark horse that had appeared out of nowhere.

"Gong Shuting? Who is that? A 3-Star Martial Master can make it into the top 200?"

"She just challenged a 1-Star Great Martial Master, and won?"

"What? A 3-Star Martial Master defeated a 1-Star Great Martial Master across ranks? How is this possible?"

On the challenge ring, Gong Shuting withdrew her palm and stood still. Her opponent, a young man who was a 1-Star Great Martial Master, knelt halfway on the edge of the ring, his right arm charred black and his face deathly pale.

"It's actually a Perfection level Profound Rank High Grade Martial Skill?" An older student gasped, "And what was contained in that palm... it was True Intent!"

"True Intent? A 3-Star Martial Master has comprehended True Intent?"

"There's no mistake, that aura of wind and thunder merging is definitely True Intent!"

The news spread like it had wings, instantly sweeping through the entire Modu Martial Arts University.

A 3-Star Martial Master comprehending True Intent; this level of Comprehension Ability was simply shocking.

One must know that even those SSS-rank Geniuses in the top three of the freshmen only comprehended True Intent around the time they broke through to Martial Ancestor.

Above the ring, an old man with white hair and a white beard stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at Gong Shuting.

It was none other than one of the Vice Principals of Modu Martial Arts University, a powerhouse at the Peak Martial Saint realm—Vice Principal Ouyang Hai.

"Little girl, who taught you your Wind-Thunder Palm?"

He flashed to Gong Shuting's side and asked. His Divine Thought had been paying attention to this little girl for some time; although her cultivation level was not high, her Comprehension Ability was Heaven-Defying.

Gong Shuting turned her head. She did not recognize this old man, but she could feel the unfathomable aura on him, so she bowed respectfully: "Reporting to Senior, it was my Master."

"Who is your Master?"

Vice Principal Ouyang Hai frowned; he hadn't expected that such a good seedling had already taken a Master.

"I... this Junior does not know his name."

Gong Shuting stated truthfully.

Vice Principal Ouyang Hai raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, then laughed: "Interesting. Little girl, I am Ouyang Hai, Vice Principal of Modu Martial Arts University. Your Comprehension Ability is excellent; would you be willing to take me as your Master?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell into dead silence.

Vice Principal Ouyang Hai! A Vice Principal at the Peak Martial Saint realm! The second strongest person in the entire Modu Martial Arts University, second only to the Principal! Such an existence actually wanted to take the initiative to take a 3-Star Martial Master as a Disciple?

Gong Shuting was also stunned. But she quickly reacted and immediately knelt down to salute: "Disciple Gong Shuting, greets Master!"

Vice Principal Ouyang Hai nodded with satisfaction, helped her up, and took out a storage ring: "This is a gift for accepting you as a Disciple. From now on, you are my closing Disciple."

"Thank you, Master!"

Gong Shuting happily took the storage ring and thanked him.