Under Ye Wenjun's attentive gaze, Fang Yu smiled slightly and began to move forward with graceful agility.

One step to the left, one step to the right, he positioned himself in the pattern of the Beidou Seven Stars.

It looked like the simple trajectory of the Big Dipper in the sky, seemingly straightforward. However, what came next astonished Ye Wenjun.

In those seven positions, seven lingering afterimages suddenly appeared, shifting back and forth.

It was a dizzying sight.

Ye Wenjun gasped in surprise and rubbed her eyes, unable to discern which were real and which were illusory.

She muttered to herself, "Could this be the Seven Stars Cloud Gathering Steps?"

While she was in a daze—

"Honey, how does it feel?"

Fang Yu tapped on her shoulder from behind.

Startled, Ye Wenjun shivered and looked back in confusion, "How did you..."

"How did I get behind you, right?"

Fang Yu smiled slightly and explained, "This is the power of the Seven Stars Colored Cloud Steps. We can use these seven star positions and with the speed of our Step Technique, create this kind of effect. You can go wherever you want, and unless the enemy's cultivation is far superior to yours, they won't be able to see where you are."

Ye Wenjun nodded thoughtfully.

Watching her lost in thought, Fang Yu said, "Take your time to study it."

Following that, Ye Wenjun began to practice the step technique that Fang Yu had shown her.

She repeated the practice over and over again.

In the following few days.

Fang Yu devoted his time to accompanying Ye Wenjun, focusing on training in swordsmanship, Step Technique, and movement technique…

…

Until the seventh day arrived.

Chen Daotian rushed over in a panic.

"Bro Yu, it's bad, Bro Yu... The Dark Web has been attacked! Three major branches were surprise attacked!"

Overnight—

The Dark Web's branches in Ze State, Liangzhou, and the East Sea State were assaulted at night.

Fang Yu's expression changed upon hearing the news.

A fury ignited in his heart—who dared to strike against the Dark Web on Yanjing soil?

Even Hongmen and the Luli Sect had been subdued, who was bold enough to do this?

"Daotian, send me the casualty reports of the three branches!"

Chen Daotian said with a solemn face:

"I've memorized them all. Across the three branches, a total of fifty-six dead, one hundred and twenty-eight injured. A preliminary investigation suggests that a foreign force abruptly invaded... The surviving brothers say their combat skills are strange and swift, with ruthless blows. They don't seem like Huaxia people... Moreover, each raiding squadron was led by an expert who would strike at critical moments. I reckon their strength is not low."

"Have you investigated these attackers' backgrounds?" Asked Fang Yu.

"Not yet, I suspect these people targeted the Dark Web specifically..."

Hearing this.

Fang Yu stood up and said:

"They will definitely strike again. Notify all brothers that the Dark Web will cease operations for the time being, prioritizing their own safety and relocating bases."

Chen Daotian nodded, "Right, that's the only thing we can do."

"Let the brothers from the Yanjing branch move later," said Fang Yu.

"Ah?"

Chen Daotian didn't quite understand the meaning behind Fang Yu's words.

"Please enter the urn," Fang Yu said coldly.

Upon hearing these four words, Chen Daotian suddenly realized.

"I understand. We can't just retreat without drawing them in."

"Rest assured... If they dare to flaunt their presence and night raid the Dark Web, it shows they are resolute in opposing us. Tell everyone, our brothers' blood will not be shed in vain!"

"Mhm."

This last statement moved Chen Daotian deeply.

In life, is it not a family that the brotherhood of the Dark Web, with no relatives or causes, yearns for?

Fang Yu also knew that the Dark Web was his foundation, and he needed to rebuild a strong force to return to the peak.

…

Meanwhile.

The internal forum of the Dark Web was already ablaze with activity.

"Three branches were attacked at night, the enemies are highly skilled, and the Dark Web is in a phase of recovery and suffering significant losses."

"Why hasn't the boss made a move yet? If this continues, who will join our Dark Web?"

"Our brothers died such unjust deaths!"

"Nowadays, the Dark Web is no longer what it used to be. Are we really going to swallow the humiliation and keep silent?"

"No way, we must trust the Iron Fist King! The cunning rascals were the Dark Night Giant and the Thunder Giant! If they were the bosses, our deaths would mean nothing, no one would care. This time so many people died, I don't believe the boss will just sit back and do nothing!"

"The Bright Giant has been sitting in the headquarters all this time, and he probably knows what happened... let's not panic for now!"

Just when everyone was in the heat of discussion,

A special ID posted an announcement on the forum.

The nickname of the ID was conspicuously: [Dark Web's Yanjing Branch Hall Master Chen Daotian].

The announcement was in the form of a banner, scrolling back and forth at the top of the forum.

The content was—

"Brothers from all branches, please relocate your positions for now, and make sure to follow the order. This message is released on behalf of the boss, Iron Fist King, by me, Chen Daotian."

Once this order was issued,

The entire Dark Web exploded.

What's this all about?

Showing weakness?

"Holy shit! I really didn't expect that, not only are we not seeking revenge, we are actually admitting defeat?!"

"What is this? I'm out!"

"I'm out too!"

Within the Dark Web, some frustrated individuals immediately started kicking up a fuss.

This matter quickly reached Fang Yu's ears—

Fang Yu didn't care much and said to Chen Daotian:

"Although we lost more than fifty people in the night attack this time, it's also time to sift through these newcomers... Daotian, pass the word, anyone who disobeys the rules of the Dark Web will be permanently locked up in Demon Island."

"Understood."

"Have you informed the brothers of the Yanjing branch? I hope they get ready soon."

"They have been informed."

The announcement Chen Daotian released was aimed at everyone on the Dark Web.

At the same time, as the Hall Master of the Yanjing branch, he instructed the local brothers to prepare for battle.

The internal discussion of the Yanjing branch team, however, was completely opposite from everyone else—

"The boss has instructed that the brothers of the Yanjing branch are not to relocate. Prepare for battle!"

"The boss said that the blood of our brothers cannot be shed in vain. Those who are afraid, roll out now!"

They all understood very clearly.

If they don't relocate, they will have to face a second night attack from the enemy.

...

In the afternoon.

When the sun was slanting in the west, Fang Yu, Chen Daotian, and Xu Huawen were getting ready to head to the Yanjing branch.

Ye Wenjun and Shangguan Linghui appeared in the courtyard.

Seeing Fang Yu slowly walking out, Ye Wenjun said, "Although you didn't tell me what's going to happen... I want to go with you."

Fang Yu was taken aback. They had been very careful, not letting a single piece of information slip; how had Ye Wenjun realized something was up? He looked at Ye Wenjun and said:

"Are you sure?"

Ye Wenjun's gaze, fearlessly met Fang Yu's as she said:

"When the Ye Family was in danger, it was you who protected us completely. Now that you're in trouble, how could the Ye Family just stand by and watch!"

From inside the hall, a robust voice came—

"Well said! Worthy of being my daughter, Ye Xingkong!"

As Ye Xingkong walked out, hands behind his back, he said, "My dear nephew... I have seen Wenjun's progress these days. I believe she can be a great asset to you. Alas, Zhong Long, Zhong Hu, and I are old and can't be of much help to you.

"A golden scale is not a common fish! You and Wenjun are meant to soar higher sooner or later... Even if Wenjun is not strong enough now, this is definitely a good opportunity to temper her..."

Upon hearing this.

Fang Yu remained composed.

Ye Wenjun and Shangguan Linghui both looked at Fang Yu full of anticipation.

After a moment of contemplation.

Fang Yu said: "Fine! From now on... you will be my support, let's set off!"

Just when everyone was about to leave—

"And me too!"

Someone carrying a sheathed sword, stepping through the air, arrived energetically.

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