Chapter 418: Trouble Is Brewing (1)
“What do you mean?”
“Did someone interfere?”
“Our Mechanical Eternity is a formidable force; are we supposed to fear other factions?”
“This operation involves more than just us.”
“Who, exactly, dares to meddle in our affairs?”
The other influential figures asked one after another.
Michael replied calmly, “A messenger from the Tan family. They ordered us to release the disciple of the Grandmaster of Heaven unconditionally and immediately.”
“The Tan family?”
“That small family?”
“The one that wiped out the two Saints of the Ouyang family? The Saint Slayer?”
“Could the Grandmaster of Heaven really be connected to that terrifying figure?”
“An order? Damn it, the Tan family is too domineering.”
“Michael, you made the right choice.”
The others finally understood the situation. Just ten days ago, the Tan family was no more than an ant. But now, they were the most untouchable force in Xiajing City. The presence of the Saint Slayer was a deterrent that no one dared to ignore.
Michael waved his hand. The virtual projection signal was cut, and the images of the others disappeared from the room.
“Tan family, Saint Slayer,” Michael muttered the two names under his breath.
All signs indicated that the Saint Slayer from the Tan family was an ancient martial arts master. This was undoubtedly a bad omen for the New Martial Arts sect. Moreover, it was noteworthy that Mechanical Eternity had only just kidnapped the Grandmaster of Heaven’s disciples offline when the Tan family’s messenger arrived at their doorstep.
What did this imply? Obviously, the Tan family had been closely monitoring the situation. Even more, there was a high possibility that the Grandmaster of Heaven had a significant connection to the Saint Slayer from the Tan family.
Could they be the same person? Probably not.
If that was true, Mechanical Eternity would have already faced the wrath of the Saints Slayer when they stormed and destroyed the Grandmaster of Heaven’s martial arts livestream. But even if they were not the same, it was still a major issue.
“The Great Xia’s ancient martial lineage is indeed profound,” Michael mused. “The presence of a figure like the Saint Slayer isn’t all that surprising. If New Martial Arts wishes to replace the old and sever its path, they will eventually clash with these ancient monsters. The latest experimental data will be available soon. As long as there are no major setbacks, we can create the ultimate supreme weapon on Earth. When that time comes, whether they are Saints or Saint Slayers, they will face the Twilight of the Immortals and Martial Artists.”
“The future will belong to technology and machinery.”
A fanatical expression emerged on Michael’s face.
The Tan family? Ha, Mechanical Eternity would remember this debt. They would soon pay for this.
***
The Grandmaster of Heaven’s ancient martial arts had triumphed!
With only three days remaining until the end of the guild war, the two major livestreams of the Mechanical Eternity faction, Mythical Heavy Industry and Eternal Precision, simultaneously withdrew their forces.
They also announced that they would provide full compensation for the damages inflicted during their two assaults on the Grandmaster of Heaven’s martial arts livestream. In addition, they declared a daily exchange of ten matches with the Grandmaster of Heaven’s martial arts, pledging fairness and transparency, and set a reward of 10,000,000 star coins for the victors.
With that, this guild war that had shaken the entire nation finally came to a close. The outcome stunned everyone. Who would have thought that the seemingly unstoppable offensive launched by the Mechanical Eternity faction, after holding such an overwhelming advantage, would end so abruptly?
Although Mechanical Eternity had found themselves in a difficult position in the later stages of the war, their sudden, decisive retreat and compensation had many speculating that a hidden power might have clashed behind the scenes. It was clear that the force supporting the Grandmaster of Heaven’s martial arts had taken the upper hand. Looking back at the entire guild war, there was no doubt that the Grandmaster of Heaven’s ancient martial arts emerged as the sole victor.
Its reputation had soared due to this war, reaching far beyond its prior influence, which had been centered in Xiajing. Now, it resonated nationwide. Not only did the livestream’s subscriber count not decline, but it also skyrocketed, surpassing ten million followers.
It had become the top-ranking channel on the entire Longya Group website in terms of subscribers alone. This left countless people amazed at the strong public support for the Great Xia’s ancient martial lineage, which turned out to be far more formidable than they had ever imagined.
The turmoil gradually subsided. Many high-ranking figures were quietly reflecting on the implications of the guild war. Meanwhile, ordinary people, especially the powerless and impoverished who could not afford New Martial Arts surgery or the costly new martial equipment, found themselves turning to the Grandmaster of Heaven’s ancient martial arts.
Everyone trained with purpose as they received true legacies. Everyone became a warrior. The Grandmaster of Heaven’s ancient martial arts became a heavenly road leading to the true legacy of the Great Xia’s ancient martial lineage.
Such slogans spread from one person to another. The twelve grand masters who had made a name for themselves in this guild war each amassed a substantial following. The Grandmaster of Heaven’s martial arts livestream flourished.
“Who was it that day? What message did they deliver that made Michael, that old fox, abruptly change his mind at such a critical moment when he had his arrow on the string and was ready to fire?” Su Qianni voiced the question.
It was a question that lingered in the minds of all the other disciples, one that they couldn’t shake.
***
Five specially designed carriages, drawn by unicorn demon horses, raced through the gates of the towering 500-meter steel walls and out into the wilderness. The carriages contained more than fifty students from White Deer Academy. All were members of the school’s battle team.
In the last carriage sat the freshmen members of the team, including talented students like Li Junjie, Wang Xiaofan, Hou Ni, and the student that came through connections, Li Xiaofei.
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They could see sparse, dark-red vegetation through the carriage windows, acid soil of the same dark-red hue, half-buried white bones scattered in the soil, and silent tracks stretching far into the distance...
The wilderness surrounding Xiajing City was dozens of times more dangerous than that of Liuhe Base City. They had yet to go even five hundred meters past the metallic walls, but bleached bones were already visible in the landscape.
Ordinary citizens and average martial artists wouldn’t dare to step foot in such a wilderness, let alone go hunting. The vegetation was sparse and danger permeated the air. Even the red dust kicked up along the road was laced with toxins; inhaling too much could cause irreversible lung damage.
There were no birds in this wilderness. Nor were there small animals. For this was the Corpse Whisper Plains.
“Before we get off, I want to emphasize something one more time.” Instructor Ding Yifeng’s gaze swept over the students' eager young faces. “This plain belongs to the corpse-type star beasts. The ruler of this territory is a Corpse Emperor, a true emperor-level star beast. Even the Saints could not kill it. However, we won’t be venturing deep into the Corpse Whisper Plains, so we won’t encounter the Corpse Emperor. Nevertheless, once you disembark, you must follow the instructor’s commands, hunt the corpse beasts in an orderly fashion, and absolutely must not fall behind or act on your own. Otherwise, it will be a huge problem if you’re surrounded by a corpse tide.”
“Understood, Instructor.”
“Yes, we understand.”
The students replied in unison.