Yuan Gang’s question was deliberately rhetorical.
But the man seemed to be provoked and immediately became agitated.
“Of course, it’s true! You have no idea how epic it was yesterday, way more epic than Bibi Bo Ran. That second elder of the Martial Arts Association was shameless, attacking General Cao. It was clearly bullying the weak! And the most crucial part is that the Martial Arts Association entered through the south city gate.
The south city gate only allows one vehicle to pass. Everyone in Jinling knows that vehicles are not allowed here. This was the Martial Arts Association asserting their dominance. And you guys didn’t see it, hahaha, the Heavenly King made his move and directly suppressed that thing! He’s still kneeling outside the city gate right now, ahahaha!”
The man gesticulated wildly with joy, clearly invigorated. For them, their homeland was naturally a filial concern.
What was the Martial Arts Association?
Wherever there was disaster, there were the beloved sons of the military. Earthquakes, tsunamis, mudslides, the sons were everywhere. Yet, what about the Martial Arts Association? When such events occurred, the Martial Arts Association offered no support, not even a single piece of supplies!
And still, there were a bunch of idiots who were close to the Martial Arts Association.
In Jinling, where martial arts were prevalent, the Martial Arts Association was the most looked down upon. But the Martial Arts Association had many disciples, making them feel very stifled.
Now, they could finally breathe. All the disciples of the Martial Arts Association in the entire Jinling city had gone into hiding, not daring to show themselves.
“Thank you.”
Yuan Gang turned his head and grinned, “Boss, you’re famous now. The entire Jinling is buzzing with news about you, hahaha.”
Ye Longlin exasperatedly picked up a steamed bun and shoved it into Yuan Gang’s mouth.
“It’s hot, so hot, ouch ouch ouch.”
at nine o’clock in the morning, Grand Elder Lin Ye personally arrived in Jinling, requesting that all prominent figures from various sectors of Jinling come out to welcome him, with no exceptions. Simultaneously, this matter was also notified to the Murong Royal Family, the Song family, and the Kong family by the Martial Arts Association.
However, the Murong Royal Family simply replied, “Get lost.”
After all, the Murong Royal Family did not only possess immense influence within Jinling but also had significant sway in the capital.
The Kong family and the Song family, after repeated deliberation, still decided to send people to greet him, but who to send became a problem.
If they sent someone of too high a status, it would signify their great importance towards this elder of the Martial Arts Association. If they sent someone of too low a status, it would appear as a lack of respect, thus placing them in a difficult dilemma.
Furthermore, the elder’s identity had already been revealed.
Lin Ye, formerly ranked tenth on the God-Sealing List!
Before the Heavenly King became the leader, he had occupied the tenth position on the God-Sealing List for decades without change.
Such a status, coupled with his position as Grand Elder of the Martial Arts Association, demanded serious consideration.
According to the news, Lin Ye would also be entering through the south city gate today, incidentally resolving the matter concerning the second elder of the Martial Arts Association.
From another perspective, this was also a declaration of war against the leader of the God-Sealing List.
Since his identity was exposed, all sorts of opinions were circulating. Some said he had returned to seek revenge on the leader, while others claimed he was here to pay homage to the leader. There were even those who said the leader and he were not on the same level, and that his arrival was suicidal.
In short, despite the widespread rumors, he still came. And the first thing he did upon arrival was to resolve the matter of Xu Changfeng’s kneeling at the south city gate.
After all, as the second elder of the Martial Arts Association, kneeling outside was quite humiliating.
In conclusion, today would likely not be peaceful, and might even be more chaotic than yesterday.
One must remember that Lin Ye’s background was not simple, and now he had summoned prominent figures from all sectors of the city to welcome him, which was indeed very interesting.
At precisely nine o’clock, a black business vehicle arrived with remarkable ostentation at the south city gate.
A convoy of twelve pristine Koenigseggs escorted a central George Patton, presenting a grand spectacle, aiming to reclaim yesterday’s lost prestige.
The distinguished figure within the George Patton was none other than Lin Ye.
Lin Ye firmly believed that the God-Sealing List battle of that year was rigged, thus he intended to challenge the leader of the God-Sealing List this time, completely disregarding what Wu Ji had told him before departing.
At the city gate, every half meter stood a Dragon Pavilion soldier, armed and ready, effectively putting the entire gate under strict martial law. No one could ascend the city walls, and everything within fifty meters was cleared, ensuring no one remained.
The existence of numerous Dragon Elephants, when manifested, could cause world-ending destruction. Ordinary people getting too close would perish from mere residual energy.
Qing Long, holding a battle saber, stood alone at the city gate, his gaze calm, an insurmountable guardian.
To him, this was merely an ordinary battle.
He, too, was a peak Dragon Elephant!
As the luxurious convoy was about to enter Jinling, Qing Long took a stride forward and blocked the way of the vehicles, forcing the ones behind to stop.
A young man alighted from a car and reported everything to the George Patton before the car door slowly opened.
In his early seventies.
His hair was white, his cheekbones prominent, and his face bore an air of authority. He looked at Qing Long with keen interest.
“What? Has the Dragon Pavilion also involved itself in this matter? Or are you, from the Dragon Pavilion, acting on behalf of that brat?”
Only they knew that the leader of the God-Sealing List was truly very young.
Qing Long did not speak much and attacked directly, causing Lin Ye to frown.
As an opponent, Lin Ye knew of Qing Long but had never faced him and was unaware of his strength. However, in his estimation, the Dragon Pavilion was just that, what strength could it possibly possess? Therefore, he paid it no mind.
Until the opponent began to move, and one aura after another surged around him.
With each step he took, his momentum multiplied, emanating from his body.
With the seventh step, the cultivation radiating from him had reached peak Dragon Elephant, but only one step away from the ultimate!
Lin Ye, who had initially watched with interest, had his pupils instantly explode upon witnessing this scene: “Peak Dragon Elephant!”
A peak Dragon Elephant this young!
How was this even possible!
“Those who insult royalty shall be killed without mercy!”
Even at this point, Lin Ye had not realized that the two were the same person, merely that the Dragon Pavilion was acting on his behalf.
A solemn expression flickered in Lin Ye’s eyes. With a wave of his hand, he pulled his disciples back tens of meters, clenched his fist, and struck out in an instant.
On the city wall, Yuan Gang asked, puffing on his cigarette, “Boss, can Brother Qing Long take him down?”
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly. “Hard to say. Qing Long is only one step away from the Dao realm, and Lin Ye is an established veteran. Perhaps this will give him a chance to sense the threshold for breakthrough, but it’s hard to say, as the Dao realm isn’t easily entered.”
Yuan Gang nodded, his brow furrowed with worry, wondering about the situation with Xuan Niao.
“I hope Brother Qing Long can break through, otherwise, we’ll truly have no backup.”