Back in the Wei family, Wei Xiaowen immediately summoned the core figures of the clan to prepare for a family meeting.
Although Wei Xiaowen was of the younger generation in the Wei family, her influence and prestige within the family far surpassed that of Wei Wen and Wei Tong.
Even Old Master Wei attached great importance to her opinions.
The Wei family members were puzzled, but because Wei Xiaowen had called the meeting and it seemed urgent, they all attended this emergency family gathering.
Even Wei Xiaowen's grandfather, who had long since stopped involving himself in family affairs, came to attend the meeting. Those who couldn't come from out of town even participated via video conference.
"You kid, it's a good thing you didn't get involved tonight, otherwise you would have suffered some hardship again."
Wei Wen and Wei Tong also attended the meeting. However, unlike the others, they both realized that Wei Xiaowen's convocation of this emergency family meeting was likely related to Zhang Fan.
Hearing Wei Wen's words, Wei Tong could only offer a wry smile and shake his head. He had long given up on seeking revenge against Zhang Fan. Moreover, his broken leg was entirely his own fault. He had gone to trouble someone without even understanding their strength. Thinking back, he realized how foolish he had been.
Once all the attendees were present, Wei Xiaowen nodded to the Old Master before getting straight to the point, which was in line with her usual demeanor.
"I believe everyone has heard about what happened tonight at the Qin family's Willow Blossom Villa and must be somewhat confused," Wei Xiaowen said, standing in the center of the hall and looking around.
"Yes, Xiaowen, who is this 'Saint Master Zhang'? How can he be even more powerful than you? I heard he's much younger than you." As soon as Wei Xiaowen finished speaking, a beautiful woman in a qipao couldn't help but ask.
In the eyes of the Wei family, Wei Xiaowen had always been their pride. They had always believed that Wei Xiaowen's strength was perhaps unmatched among the younger generation in China's martial arts world.
However, today, a young man, even younger than Wei Xiaowen, had appeared and defeated her in just a few moves. How could they not be shocked?
"This is what I'm here to tell you all today."
"I'm sure you all know that martial artists in China's martial arts world are generally divided into four levels: Inner Strength Martial Artists, True Qi Masters, Innate Grandmasters, and Saint Domain Experts."
"Inner Strength Martial Artists are considered to have just crossed the threshold into martial arts, and their strength is not worth mentioning."
"Once one cultivates True Qi and enters the ranks of True Qi Masters, they are considered rare and accomplished, a true expert, qualified to join renowned sects."
"Martial artists of this caliber are already considered elites in second or third-rate sects and are qualified to hold positions such as protectors and elders."
"As for the Innate Grandmaster realm, as the title suggests, achieving this level of accomplishment makes one a grandmaster, capable of founding a sect."
The Wei family members all nodded. They knew that Wei Xiaowen was an extremely powerful Innate Grandmaster. They had all witnessed her power; even the extremely powerful AK rifles couldn't penetrate the protection of Wei Xiaowen's innate qi.
"As for Saint Domain experts, in China's martial arts world, no matter which force they belong to, they are the absolute top-tier combat power. Even in our Great Dragon Temple, Saint Domain experts are as rare as phoenix feathers."
"Experts of this caliber mostly cultivate in seclusion, pursuing higher realms, and rarely appear in the secular world, thus it is difficult to encounter them."
"Saint Domain experts have a lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary people, and even national laws can hardly restrain such individuals."
"For example, the Green Gang and the Hongmen can be considered the most powerful forces in China, but I dare guarantee that within each of their organizations, there will not be more than three Saint Domain experts."
Although Wei Xiaowen's statement seemed somewhat absolute, it was indeed accurate.
For instance, in the Green Gang, ordinary martial artists knew of the Green Gang's three leaders, each being an invincible grandmaster-level super expert. Of course, the current leader of the Green Gang, Siming, had already entered the Saint Domain.
Only those with sufficient strength and status, powerful martial artists, knew that the Green Gang also had an elder ancestor.
Before Zhang Fan's emergence, the Green Gang ostensibly had only that one elder ancestor as a Saint Domain expert, which shows how rare Saint Domain experts are.
For the Wei family members, although they had interacted with people from the martial arts world before, their understanding was not deep. After Wei Xiaowen's detailed explanation today, they finally understood that when a martial artist becomes powerful enough, they can even disregard national laws.
As one of the top families in Yanjing, their Wei family did not dare to disregard national laws; at most, they would use their positions and influence to operate on the fringes of the law.
They hadn't paid much attention to it before, but upon hearing it from Wei Xiaowen today, they realized the immense power of a Saint Domain expert.
"Recently, my strength broke through, and I have entered the half-step Saint Domain, only one step away from that Saint Domain realm," Wei Xiaowen suddenly announced.
Upon hearing this, the Wei family members couldn't help but show joy. If their Wei family could produce a Saint Domain expert, who among the other great families could compete with them?
Even Old Master Wei, who sat at the head of the table and had been listening silently, had a glimmer of comfort in his slightly clouded eyes when he heard Wei Xiaowen's words.
Wei Xiaowen was indeed the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation in their Wei family.
"That kid named Zhang Fan is even stronger than Xiaowen. Could he be a Saint Domain expert?" Suddenly, the beautiful woman who had asked the question earlier blurted out.
Those who were previously filled with joy were all jolted awake. Wei Xiaowen, who had one foot in the Saint Domain, was still no match for Zhang Fan. Did that mean Zhang Fan was a true Saint Domain expert?
The Wei family members all turned their gaze to Wei Xiaowen, anxiously awaiting her reply.
Although their Wei family had no deep-seated hatred for Zhang Fan, given the current situation, it was only a matter of time before Zhang Fan was with Qin Luoshui of the Qin family. In that case, Zhang Fan could be considered half a member of the Qin family.
If Zhang Fan was indeed a Saint Domain expert, then the Qin family would have struck a great bargain, something their Wei family absolutely did not want to see.
"He is not a Saint Domain expert." Under everyone's gaze, Wei Xiaowen slowly shook her head and sighed softly.
Upon hearing this, the crowd let out a sigh of relief. The power of a Saint Domain expert seemed to transcend worldly national laws, and having animosity with such an expert was indeed something that could cause sleepless nights.
Even if they were wary of the deterrence from the Chinese government and the Dark Organization, preventing them from acting overtly, a Saint Domain expert could easily kill ordinary people, couldn't they?