Similarly, after returning to the Wei family, Wei Xiaowen immediately summoned the core figures of the Wei family, preparing to hold a family meeting.
Although Wei Xiaowen was considered a junior within the Wei family, her influence and prestige were far beyond what Wei Wen and Wei Tong could compare to.
Even Old Master Wei paid great attention to her opinions.
Despite their confusion, because Wei Xiaowen had called for it with such urgency, the Wei family members all attended the emergency family meeting.
Even Wei Xiaowen's grandfather, who had long since retired from family affairs, came to listen, and some who couldn't attend due to being out of town participated via video conference.
"You brat, it's a good thing you didn't get involved tonight, or you would have suffered more."
Wei Wen and Wei Tong also attended the meeting. However, unlike others, they both realized that Wei Xiaowen's convening of this emergency family meeting was likely related to Zhang Fan.
Hearing Wei Wen's words, Wei Tong could only smile wryly 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 sought trouble without even understanding the opponent's strength. Thinking back now, he realized how foolish he had been.
Once all the attendees were present, Wei Xiaowen nodded to Old Master Wei before getting straight to the point, which was consistent with her usual demeanor.
"I believe everyone has heard about what happened tonight at the Qin family's Willow Mist Villa and may be somewhat confused," Wei Xiaowen said, standing in the center of the hall and looking around.
"That's right, Xiaowen, who is this Grandmaster Zhang? How can he be even more powerful than you, and they say 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, and they had always believed that her strength might have been unmatched among the younger generation of China's martial arts world.
But today, a young man, even younger than Wei Xiaowen, had appeared and defeated her in just a few moves. How could they not be surprised?
"This is what I'm here to tell you today."
"You must all know that martial artists in China's martial arts world are generally divided into four levels: Internal Energy Martial Artists, True Qi Masters, Innate Grandmasters, and Saint Realm Experts."
"Internal Energy Martial Artists have just crossed the threshold of 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 valuable, a master with the qualifications to join renowned sects."
"Martial artists of this caliber are considered elites in some second or third-rate sects, qualified to serve as protectors and elders."
"As for the Innate Grandmaster realm, as the title suggests, reaching this achievement means one can be considered a grandmaster of an era, capable of founding a sect."
The Wei family members all nodded. They knew that Wei Xiaowen was an extremely powerful Innate Grandmaster, a fact they had all witnessed. Even the immensely powerful AK rifles couldn't penetrate Wei Xiaowen's innate qi defense.
"As for Saint Realm Experts, in China's martial arts world, they represent the absolute pinnacle of combat power for any faction. Even in our Great Dragon Temple, Saint Realm experts are as rare as phoenix feathers."
"Experts of this caliber mostly practice in seclusion, pursuing higher realms, and rarely appear in the secular world, making them difficult to encounter."
"The lifespan of Saint Realm experts far exceeds that of ordinary people, and national laws are difficult to enforce upon such beings."
"For instance, the Green Gang and the Hongmen can be considered China's top factions, but I can guarantee that within each of them, the number of Saint Realm experts would not exceed three."
Although Wei Xiaowen's statement might seem a bit arbitrary, it was indeed accurate.
For example, the Green Gang is known to have three leaders, all of whom are invincible Grandmaster-level super experts. Of course, the current leader of the Green Gang, Siming, has already ascended to the Saint Realm.
Only powerful martial artists with sufficient strength and status knew that the Green Gang also had an ancestor.
Before Zhang Fan's emergence, the Green Gang's visible Saint Realm expert was only that single ancestor, illustrating how rare Saint Realm 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 martial artists become powerful enough, they can even disregard national laws.
As one of the top families in Yan Jing, their Wei family dared not disregard national laws; at most, they used their authority and influence to operate on the fringes of the law.
They hadn't paid much attention to this before. It was only when Wei Xiaowen mentioned it today that they realized the immense power of a Saint Realm expert.
"Not long ago, my strength broke through, and I have reached the Half-step Saint Realm, just one step away from the Saint Realm," Wei Xiaowen suddenly said.
Upon hearing this, the Wei family members couldn't help but show joy. If their Wei family could produce a Saint Realm expert, who among the other major families could contend with them?
Even Wei老爷子, sitting at the head of the table and listening silently, had a look of comfort flash in his slightly cloudy eyes upon hearing Wei Xiaowen's words.
Wei Xiaowen was indeed the most outstanding disciple among the younger generation of their Wei family.
"That kid named Zhang Fan is even stronger than Xiaowen. Is he a Saint Realm expert?" Suddenly, the beautiful woman who had asked the question earlier blurted out.
The joy that had filled the room instantly vanished as everyone was jolted awake. If Wei Xiaowen, who was already half a step into the Saint Realm, was still no match for Zhang Fan, then Zhang Fan must be a true Saint Realm expert?
All eyes in the Wei family turned to Wei Xiaowen, their expressions filled with anxiety as they awaited her answer.
Although their Wei family had no deep enmity with Zhang Fan, given the current situation, it was only a matter of time before Zhang Fan was together 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 Realm expert, then the Qin family would have struck an immense fortune, something their Wei family absolutely did not want to see.
"He is not a Saint Realm expert," Wei Xiaowen slowly shook her head and sighed softly under everyone's gaze.
Upon hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The power of Saint Realm experts seemed to transcend secular national laws, and having a conflict with such an expert was indeed a cause for sleepless nights.
Even if they were wary of the deterrents of the Chinese government and the Dark Guard, preventing them from acting overtly, a Saint Realm expert could kill ordinary people with ease, couldn't they?