"Marshal Ye, the Grand Elder commands you to return immediately!"
Ning Qi's appearance made the several Saint Realm powerhouses widen their eyes, completely unexpecting the Hall of Honor to be involved in this matter!
Does this mean this fight won't happen?
But what does the Hall of Honor's sudden intervention mean?
"Town Martial Qin family!"
"The Hall of Honor has even called out all you old monsters. It seems you're determined to prevent us from making a move on Ye Longlin."
"However, can your Qin family protect him for a moment, or for a lifetime?"
Ye Zhengchun spoke with a grim expression, his eyes filled with a sinister light.
They had accounted for everything, but never expected the Hall of Honor to interfere, and moreover, to bring the old monsters of the Zhenwu Qin family and imperial guards.
"Esteemed seniors, this matter arose unexpectedly, and we can only disturb you. However, for the time being, you won't be able to touch Marshal Ye. If you do, you will be acting against the Hall of Honor."
"The Ye family is likely in for a difficult time."
Ning Qi said slowly, his tone very cold.
If it weren't for his position as Executive Director, he might not dare to speak to them like this, after all, they were official personnel with high status.
"Very well!"
"Ye Longlin, remember this. Today, you are spared death because the Hall of Honor interfered. In the future, I will surely cleave you down with my blade!"
With that, Ye Zhengchun left without hesitation, taking his two brothers with him.
After the Ye family withdrew, the two Saint Realm experts from the Wu family left without a word.
The Martial Arts Association was gone, and Wu Yi was gone.
With all avenues blocked, they could not offend the Hall of Honor now. If they offended the Hall of Honor and were truly forced back to the secular world, they would have to obey the Hall of Honor's commands.
Offending them at this juncture was clearly not a good decision.
...
February 26th.
The Martial Arts Association officially became history.
The former commander of the three armies, the Mountain River Seal suppressing the mountains and rivers, the Martial Arts Association was officially leveled.
The title of invincible beneath the Saint Realm officially fell upon him.
A new era's martial arts titan revealed his might to the world.
Amidst countless discussions, in the inner courtyard.
The remaining four elders were all present, gathered in the Second Elder's courtyard, their faces growing increasingly solemn.
They had been unaware of the Second Elder's condition until this morning's meeting, when they learned that the Second Elder was nearing the end of his life.
This news was only known to a select few.
"Grand Elder, what is the Second Elder's current situation? The Director of the Chinese Medicine Research Institute has come personally, this..."
"Yes, please tell us the Second Elder's current condition. Although we have political disagreements, we are not the kind to kick someone when they are down."
"Grand Elder..."
The Grand Elder looked at them and sighed, gazing at the sky.
"Ning Qi has been dispatched to invite Ye Longlin here."
Upon hearing this, the pupils of several people constricted.
Not directly answering their question already signified something, and inviting Ye Longlin also meant that the conflict between Ye Longlin and the Martial Arts Association would be forcefully suppressed by them. This would undoubtedly touch upon the interests of some, but there was nothing that could be done.
The Second Elder's situation was the most important.
The Second Elder's life was nearing its end, which inevitably caused them a sense of pity for each other.
They were not young anymore, and perhaps one day they too would reach the end of their lives like the Second Elder.
The Grand Elder walked into the room and found the electrocardiogram almost flat, the heart rate even lower, indicating that both feet were already in the gates of hell.
"Old Li, hold on. Ye Longlin is already on his way back. Wait for him. Don't you want to see him one last time? Half an hour, just hold on for another half an hour, just this last half hour."
The Grand Elder sat on a stool nearby, looking at Li Chengdao, whose face was pale, his eyes downcast, afraid to look at him.
After so long, he had finally slowly accepted the fact that Li Chengdao would never recover.
"I... I won't be able to wait."
"I already guessed this day would come. All my affairs, I've put them in the third cabinet. Give him that letter."
A blush suddenly appeared on Li Chengdao's face, his heart rate and electrocardiogram all revived, as if he were a normal person.
He suddenly looked at Hua Qingchi, who remained silent, then sighed again before saying, "Terminal lucidity."
Terminal lucidity only lasted for about ten minutes, after which life would completely end.
"Cherish these last ten-odd minutes."
After Hua Qingchi finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the room, then closed the door.
"Don't let anyone disturb them. Give them some time."
After Hua Qingchi said this, the four elders exchanged glances and then sighed.
On the other side, in the car returning.
Ye Longlin looked at Ning Qi with confusion, "What exactly happened that made you rush to call me back?"
Ning Qi hesitated for a moment, "Marshal Ye, the Second Elder... suddenly fell gravely ill, and Divine Doctor Hua is also powerless. The Grand Elder said the Second Elder wishes to see you one last time, so..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Longlin's pupils constricted, his entire mind felt as if it had been struck by lightning, his thoughts blank.
"How is that possible? The last time I saw the Second Elder, he was fine. Although his health wasn't good then, he was expected to last at least another six months. How could he suddenly..."
Ning Qi's tone was low, "A few days ago, the Second Elder caught a cold. No one paid it any mind at the time. It wasn't until this morning, during the meeting in the conference room, that the Second Elder fainted the moment he stood up. When Divine Doctor Hua was called over, he shook his head."
Hua Qingchi, his master in medicine.
The fact that he could be called a divine doctor spoke volumes of Hua Qingchi's medical skills, not to mention his position as Director of the Chinese Medicine Research Institute.
Hua Qingchi's lineage traced back to Hua Tuo!
"What is the situation now?"
Ye Longlin's expression also turned grim.
"When I left, Divine Doctor Hua had someone fetching century-old medicine to keep the Second Elder's breath hanging on, and I don't know if he can hold on until we arrive. Please drive faster."
Ye Longlin looked out the window. The first time he saw the Second Elder after returning to the capital, he knew that the Second Elder didn't have much time left. But he never expected this day to come so soon.
He had thought that with Hua Qingchi around, he could at least hold on until the end of the year, but he hadn't expected him to reach his end so soon after the new year began.
"You say, after the Second Elder passes, will the landscape of the capital change again?"