A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 1502 The Mighty Chu Sect

Despite having spent some time in the Chu family, Ye Fan's lowly stature had meant a limited and superficial knowledge of the Chu family.

He had only begun to amass more information about the Chu family after Han had successfully infiltrated the family.

But as an outsider, Han would not have access to highly confidential secrets.

This was why Ye Fan had posed Ye Qing-Tian that question.

After all, China was a great nation of martial arts and had amassed years of knowledge and information. They might know more about Chu Sect than Ye Fan did.

Ye Qing-Tian simply shook his head and said in a grave voice. "The Chinese martial arts circle knows little about the Chu family and Chu Sect. We've amassed countless books and records over the course of five thousand years, but none of those historical records mentioned anything about Chu Sect or the Chu family.

Chu Sect seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. When we finally noticed its presence, it had already amassed enough power and resources to dominate the globe. I heard from my master that Chu Sect had originated in China. That means that Chu Sect might have branched off from the Chinese martial arts circle. It developed into a unique and independent sect that then completely dominated the martial arts circle."

The origins of Chu Sect had always been a mystery to the martial arts circle.

The powerful sect had been shrouded in mystery ever since its appearance.

The entire sect seemed to be an enigma.

People were afraid of it, yet at the same time they couldn't help but feel curious and be drawn to Chu Sect.

One could tell from Ye Qing-Tian's tone that he too viewed Chu Sect with deadly seriousness and extreme wariness.

"I just want to know what War God Castle knows about the extent of their true strength." Ye Fan was utterly uninterested in Chu Sect's origins.

What he desperately wished to know now was how powerful the Chu family truly was.

That was the crucial factor that determined whether Operation Sparks failed or succeeded.

The look on Ye Qing-Tian's face turned somber then.

He stared Ye Fan in the eye, then said simply. "They're very strong."

Then, he poured himself another cup of tea and emptied it in one shot. "You should know that at the height of its strength, Chu Sect could thrash every single martial artist in the world. I'm sure you've heard of the Sky Ranking. Chu Sect had occupied the first ten placements in the ranking then."

A long bout of silence descended upon the Ye family home.

One could only hear the hushed whispers of the evening breeze, the sound of leaves drifting in the air, and the words that Ye Qing-Tian had just uttered.

Ye Fan frowned when he heard what Ye Qing-Tian had said.

Had Chu Sect really occupied the first ten positions in the Sky Ranking?

Chu Sect must have been terrifyingly powerful at the height of its glory and power.

"For the past few years, the names on the Sky Ranking have been constantly changing. Chu Sect seems to be keeping its head down and appears to be facing a decline. They no longer occupy the top ten positions in the ranking. But they remain a fearsome foe. Even though they're now experiencing a decline in power, their martial artists continue to occupy the first three placements in the Sky Ranking. The Sect Leader of Chu Sect, Tang Yun, has held the first place for many years. Everyone believes that she's the most powerful supreme grandmaster of our

time."

Ye Fan did not notice the rare hint of gentleness softening the look in the eyes of the man who carried the fate of China on his shoulders when Ye Qing-Tian spoke Tang Yun's name. Similarly, Ye Qing-Tian did not catch the glimpse of emotion rippling across Ye Fan's eyes when he heard that name.

"Tang Yun? I know her. Is she really the most powerful person in Chu Sect?" Ye Fan asked coldly.

Ye Qing-Tian fell silent briefly before nodding. "I believe so. There are many in the martial arts circle who believe that the former sect leader of Chu Sect is still alive. But I've spent years looking into the matter and have concluded that the chances of the former sect leader being alive are slim. I remember that he was very old when he retired from his position. He was injured during the coup. Since then, Chu Sect had insisted that the old sect leader had gone into seclusion and that Tang Yun had taken over as the new sect leader. But we have heard nothing from the former sect leader for years. I'm afraid the former sect leader is long dead."

Ye Fan remained silent as Ye Qing-Tian shared his thoughts with the young man. No one had any idea what the young man was currently thinking.

"That is all I know, Ye Fan. My information is mostly about Chu Sect, but the Chu family is the leader of the three family clans in Chu Sect after all. Even if the sect leader chooses not to step in and aid the Chu family, the Chu family remains a terrifying foe. It has terrorized the international martial arts circle in the recent years with its merciless and cruel methods. Don't forget Demon King Chu, a formidable opponent who strikes terror in the hearts of numerous martial artists around the world. Even I would find it a feat to beat him in a fight. In fact, the chances of my success are probably at a low 30%. Demon King Chu alone can hold his own against an army. Think about that, Ye Fan! My advice to you remains the same. Think carefully before you act. Do not be governed by your emotions!" Ye Qing-Tian said solemnly to Ye Fan.

He desperately wished that he could stop the young man before him from doing anything rash, but he knew that he wouldn't be able to unless Ye Fan changed his mind.

"I know. Don't worry. I'll be careful," Ye Fan said.

Done with their conversation, Ye Qing-Tian got ready to leave.

He had made this visit with the intention to persuade Ye Fan to exercise greater restraint so that Ye Qing-Tian might submit another recommendation to War God Castle to grant the young man lordship. But now that he knew Ye Fan's crazy plan, Ye Qing-Tian had given up completely on getting Ye Fan into War God Castle.

Chu Sect was like a wasp nest.

Ye Qing-Tian didn't want to imagine the consequences that Ye Fan would have to face for poking the wasp nest.

Presently, Ye Fan was not affiliated to War God Castle at all. Even if he were to storm Chu Sect, War God Castle could tell the rest of the world that Ye Fan had acted in his capacity as an individual and that his actions had nothing to do with China.

But if Ye Fan were to join War God Castle, War God Castle wouldn't be able to disavow anything that Ye Fan did.

"China seems to produce nothing but madmen." Ye Qing-Tian sighed.

The late Chu Tian-Fan had been a madman. So was Ye Fan.

Chu Tian-Fan had challenged the Japanese martial arts circle and killed numerous powerful and well-respected Japanese martial artists. His actions had incurred the wrath of Japan and led to his death. He had perished at sea.

Ye Fan was worse. He was going to challenge the Chu family alone.

The Chu family was the most powerful martial arts family clan in the world.

It had Chu Sect's support.

It was numerous times more powerful than the Japanese martial arts circle.

Even an idiot would know that Ye Fan wasn't going to come back from his attempted storming of the Chu family.

"Fine then. I've said my piece. It's your life. You get to decide how you live it. Let me know before you head to the Chu family though. As a friend, I should send you off. That's all I have to say. Farewell!" sighed the God of War before turning away and heading off.

"Hold on!" Ye Fan yelled after him, and then threw a backpack at him.

"What is this?" Ye Qing-Tian eyed the bulging backpack in his hands with puzzlement.

Ye Fan laughed. "Take a look at what's inside."