Chapter 229 : A Rod Forged in Dragon Veins
At the Fang Family's regular clan meeting—
The Sixth Elder wore a worried expression and looked noticeably thinner.
"Patriarch, our Drunken Immortal Pavilion branches in the Eight Ancient Kingdoms have encountered serious obstacles."
"We originally planned to expand into one ancient kingdom every four years, but at the current pace… it might not even happen in ten."
This was, unfortunately, within expectations.
The Fang family's heaven-defying talents were bound to provoke others—and not just a single force, but a silent coalition. They hadn't even needed to coordinate; their actions were disturbingly in sync.
None of them openly opposed the Fang family. Instead, they relied on subtle interference—using every trick possible to prevent the branches from opening or staying in business.
Outside of Wuguo, the Fang family had no deep roots in the other kingdoms. They had no real way to fight back.