Tycoon War God

”Have you heard? Many experts have secretly joined forces to execute Lin Wudi!”

”That news spread through the Martial Arts World ages ago. Do you think we need you to tell us?”

”You only know half the story. I heard that even the Martial Alliance is making a move this time.”

”What? The Martial Alliance is also going to kill Lin Wudi? He’s definitely finished this time!”

Ever since Lin Mu slaughtered two families in Demon City, the matter had fermented and grown increasingly intense. Countless rumors sprang up, claiming that Lin Mu was vicious and cruel, a murderous tyrant who deserved to be put to death.

Of course, some people argued that the Qin and Han Families got what they deserved, and that King Han Xiu had been the most outrageous of all. Coveting Lin Wudi’s wife was a grievance worthy of a duel to the death. He was killed by Lin Wudi because he was too weak, so on what grounds could anyone crusade against him? They were simply resentful that with Lin Wudi presiding over the current Martial Arts World, everyone else seemed dim and lackluster in comparison.

Hence, many people scoffed at the notion and cursed the Han Family. Some even said that if the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion were to get involved, they would have to speak a few words of justice. Others remained silent, choosing to wait and see.

Thus, the Martial Arts World was divided into three camps. One sought to punish Lin Wudi. Another supported him. The last faction remained neutral. Of course, even those who supported Lin Wudi only cheered from the sidelines; they wouldn’t actually intervene. In contrast, many of those who sought to punish Lin Wudi truly planned to take action.

”Hehe, Lin Wudi is a dead man this time!”

In a certain secret domain, a figure shot to his feet and roared toward Changbai Mountain. Dust billowed in his wake as crimson clouds gathered in the sky.

”I’ll use Lin Wudi as my stepping stone to fame in this return to the world!”

Within a gorge, an old man laughed heartily as a torrent of energy burst from his body, stirring the wind and clouds.

”Lin Wudi, Changbai Mountain will be your burial ground! Are you prepared?”

On an island, a one-armed man carried a long saber on his back. As he finished speaking, the saber shot from its sheath and into his hand. He gripped it tightly and unleashed a vicious slash. The saber’s light, a hundred meters long, cleaved the sea in two.

”Hahaha, Lin Wudi, I’ve come for you!”

***

BOOM!

On an island overseas, a thunderous roar echoed as a saber light split the island in half, causing it to sink slowly into the sea.

”You from Huaxia, you’ve gone too far!” a voice bellowed. A figure flew out from the seawater, wielding a Long Spear and charging directly at another figure in mid-air.

”A swarm of ants is trying to make trouble for my master, and I don’t have time to waste on you,” the old man holding the red long saber replied, his expression frigid. ”So, you might as well die!”

As his words fell, the red long saber in his hand slashed out.

CRACK!

The saber light whistled through the air, cleaving the Long Spear in two. Its momentum undiminished, the light instantly split the spear-wielding old man in half.

Li Xiaotian retracted his saber and stood firm.

The Dark Web is destroyed. It’s time to go back and lend my master a hand.

Li Xiaotian turned to face east, his eyes cold and severe.

”Qin Family, Han Family! It’s a good thing you’re already dead. Otherwise, I would have made you understand the painful price for daring to insult my Master’s wife!”

With that, Li Xiaotian vanished from the surface of the sea. And with his departure, the Dark Web—a superpower that had dominated for decades—was declared annihilated.

***

This was a land of chaos, incessantly ravaged by gunfire. At the very peak of this small country stood the supreme center of power for the nation.

”Morphy, you want to kill me?”

Within the gloomy palace, countless guards already lay on the ground, each with a bloody hole between their brows.

”Yes.” The little girl lowered her head, killing intent gathering in her eyes.

”I’m quite curious. How did you figure out I was deceiving you?” said the person seated on the throne, who wore a skeleton mask. No one could have imagined that the supreme ruler of this country was also the leader of the world-shocking assassin organization, the Blood Skeleton.

The Skeleton King, Charlie Milton!

”I didn’t know before, but I do now,” the Queen of the Night, also known as Morphy, said as she looked up at the man on the throne.

The man was slightly startled, realizing his slip of the tongue. Then, he let out a sneer.

So what if she knows? This remnant must die!

”I taught you all your skills. Do you really think you can kill me?” The Skeleton King stood up, his aura erupting with a thick, bloody stench, as if he carried upon his back mountains of corpses and a sea of blood. ”Reveal the secrets of your Elf Tribe, and I’ll grant you an intact corpse.”

Morphy shook her head. ”I won’t be the one dying.”

As her words fell, an even more powerful aura erupted from her. Eerily, everything in the palace began to levitate.

”King Realm?” the Skeleton King cried out in shock. ”I never expected you to break through to this realm! According to Huaxia’s cultivation levels, that would be the Divine Communion Realm.”

Morphy transformed into a black shadow, reappearing behind the Skeleton King.

”You...”

The Skeleton King shuddered and suddenly turned around, only to see the little girl now sitting on his throne. His body swayed before he collapsed to the ground.

Morphy paid no mind to the bodies strewn across the floor. Instead, she propped her chin on her small hand and gazed toward the horizon. Brother, you must not get hurt.

***

”Has Instructor Lin been contacted yet?”

As the great battle drew near, Yao Kuohai grew increasingly nervous. It was a nervousness born from excitement.

”He has been contacted. He said he will arrive on time tomorrow,” Liang Yousheng said with a smile.

”Excellent! Tomorrow will be Lin Wudi’s dying day!” Yao Kuohai sneered. ”We’ve also received news from the Alliance Hierarch. He’s expected to emerge from seclusion in the next two days.”

”Really?” Liang Yousheng was even more delighted. ”The Alliance Hierarch’s emergence from seclusion must be because of Lin Wudi.”

”Of course,” Yao Kuohai chuckled. ”That Lin Wudi is truly courting death, daring to kill a member of our Martial Alliance. Tomorrow’s battle will be magnificent.”

「Taishan.」

A figure suddenly appeared on the summit of Taishan and began hurrying toward Changbai Mountain.

”Lin Mu, I am now a Grandmaster. This time, I will kill you for sure!” Shen Cheng’s eyes glinted coldly as he moved with extreme speed.

***

For the past two days, Lin Mu had acted as if he hadn’t heard any of the rumors. Meanwhile, Qin Luoli had remained in a deep, unwakeable sleep. Thankfully, all her vital signs were normal, which set Lin Mu’s mind at ease. It wasn’t until he received a call from Liang Yousheng that a murderous glint flickered in his eyes.

Since you all insist on seeking death, then I will grant your wish!

The night before the decisive battle, Kong Lin arrived. He came for two reasons: first, to apologize, and second, to announce that Lin Mu’s resignation request had been denied by the higher-ups.

”Instructor Lin, what happened before was my fault. I hope you won’t take it to heart,” Kong Lin said awkwardly, unsure how to face Lin Mu.

”Just call me by my name. I’m no longer an instructor,” Lin Mu said. ”And I have nothing to do with any of you anymore, so there’s no need for you to come to me for anything.”

Kong Lin could only manage a bitter smile.

”Instructor Lin, I know this was our fault, and we don’t expect you to forgive us,” Kong Ying said. ”But there’s something I must tell you: the Divine Machine Camp is in trouble.”