When Chen Fan left Juque City and returned to Anshan City, it was already dusk.

The twilight was dim, and the distant mountains looked like giant beasts lurking in the shadows.

Chen Fan inexplicably felt somewhat restless, as if something bad was about to happen.

He shook his head and walked towards the Martial Arts Association.

Before he even entered, he heard the bustling voices inside the house.

"That's wonderful! The President has made a breakthrough. Now, our Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association also has a Celestial Realm Martial Artist!"

"Isn't that right? Our association has always been suppressed by the Jiangbei Martial Arts Association, and the reason is that they have a Celestial Realm Martial Artist while we do not."

"I've heard that our Chairman Shi has condensed a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill, which is much stronger than the one of the Jiangbei Martial Arts Association's chairman."

"Exactly, our President has just made a breakthrough; in terms of strength, he may not be a match for that person. However, with time, our President will undoubtedly surpass him."

"In my opinion, even now, our President can surpass him."

"Has the President really broken through to the Celestial Human Realm?"

Hearing the discussions inside, Chen Fan's mouth slightly opened, and a hint of astonishment appeared in his eyes.

"Brother Chen, you've returned?"

"Hello, Brother Chen."

Suddenly, someone noticed Chen Fan who had just entered, and greeted him immediately.

Other martial artists also showed an expression of reverence upon seeing him.

They knew that, in fact, the most powerful person in the Anshan City Martial Arts Branch Association was not Chairman Sun Wei, but this True Essence Realm Martial Artist in front of them.

A True Essence Realm Martial Artist!

They dared not imagine that one day they could reach such a realm. Most of them would be immensely satisfied just to reach Entry Force.

Thus, despite Chen Fan's young age compared to them, they dared not call him Brother Chen but referred to him as Brother Chen out of respect.

Chen Fan, upon hearing this, found it somewhat amusing and exasperating.

He nodded to everyone, acknowledging their greeting.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded.

"Brother Chen, you're back."

Xu Jie smiled at Chen Fan, "Are you free? Chairman wants to talk to you about something."

"Alright."

Chen Fan had roughly guessed what it was about, and immediately headed towards the chairman's office.

He knocked on the door.

After hearing Sun Wei say "come in," he pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing it was Chen Fan, Sun Wei got up from his office chair at once.

"Brother Chen, you've returned."

"Yes, Chairman asked for me, probably to tell me about Chairman Shi's breakthrough to the Celestial Human Realm, right?"

Chen Fan walked over, sat down on the sofa, and poured himself a cup of tea, taking a couple of sips.

"You already know?"

Sun Wei chuckled bitterly and sat opposite Chen Fan. "Did the headquarters tell you?"

Chen Fan shook his head, "I heard it in the hall when I just came back."

He roughly guessed why the headquarters didn't specifically notify him.

Like Chairman Shen.

It was probably to avoid embarrassment, right?

"I see."

Sun Wei nodded and took a deep breath. "Actually, I just found out the news early this morning. Chairman Shi's breakthrough to the Celestial Human Realm is a great joy for our Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, but…"

He looked at Chen Fan, seemingly hesitant to speak.

"Chairman thinks I am not a match for the President, correct?"

Chen Fan smiled lightly.

"Well…"

Sun Wei blushed and then chuckled bitterly. "Honestly, yes. I have full confidence in Brother Chen's strength, of course, that is before the President made the breakthrough.

Now that the Chairman has broken through, I've heard that Celestial Realm Martial Artists can communicate with the power of heaven and earth, enhancing their combat strength manifold. Brother Chen, before you reach the Celestial Human Realm, I think it's best not to go to the headquarters."

After saying this, he sighed inwardly.

The difficulty of breaking through from the True Essence Realm to the Celestial Human Realm was imaginable.

The Chairman was incredibly strong, and even with the entire association's support, it took him years.

Brother Chen's talent is indeed high, his realm elevation is like a rocket, but who knows if he can maintain the same speed to reach the Celestial Human Realm?

Furthermore, frankly speaking, even if he reaches the Celestial Human Realm, chances of winning might still be slim.

After all, the president isn't a fool. While Chen Fan is rushing to improve his strength, the president must also be enhancing his strength.

"Thank you for the reminder, Chairman. I am aware of the situation."

Chen Fan smiled lightly.

"Good, good, as long as you are aware."

Sun Wei also smiled, though his expression remained somewhat helpless.

He wanted to help Chen Fan in some way, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

He could only notify Chen Fan the first moment he got the news, to mentally prepare him.

"Chairman, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

"No, no, Brother Chen, you go ahead and take care of your matters."

Watching Chen Fan leave, Sun Wei sighed and shook his head again.

He actually wanted to persuade Chen Fan to forget about the previous matters.

However, he knew very well that Chen Fan was the kind of person who stuck to his decisions. Even the president couldn't change them, so how could a branch chairman like him have any influence?

Upon leaving the chairman's office, Chen Fan found a cultivation room.

The president's breakthrough to the Celestial Human Realm was indeed somewhat surprising, but also within expectations.

After all, the headquarters had long obtained the True Qi Pill Formula Chen Fan had sent over. With the combined resources of the headquarters, and the support of Elder Wang behind the association...

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