Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1348: Chapter 1347: Instigation

Everyone pondered carefully, and indeed, it was Lü Donglin who had stood up to fight Dong Xingyu. But in the end, it was the Drunken Monk who fought Dong Xingyu!

”Who exactly is that monk?” someone unfamiliar with him asked.

”The Drunken Monk, the chief disciple under Mahakasyapa of the Buddha Palace!” Master Wang declared directly.

At those words, the scene immediately erupted into continuous exclamations of shock.

Tonight here, they truly encountered high experts from various legends.

Lü Donglin, the nephew of the Beigong War God, his leading general Xue Nu. The Jade-Faced Judge’s Black and White Impermanence, his grandson Ge Kaiyang. In addition to the chief disciple under Mahakasyapa and the esteemed grandson of the Martial Champion.

Among the five supreme masters below the rank of Terrestrial Immortal, four of their descendants were already here.

Only Qi Zhishan, who had meditated in austerities for seventeen years, was absent. Since leaving the Qi Family of Wanhu, he made only a brief appearance in the Southern Six Provinces and then never appeared again.

If he were to also come to the Capital City, that would mean the reunion of the five supreme masters below the rank of Terrestrial Immortal, an event that has never happened before.

The hearts of those present didn’t know whether to be shocked or anxious; if these five people were truly gathered together, what kind of events would unfold in this world?

To be honest, nobody knew how things had escalated to this point. From the beginning, their intention was merely to deal with Su Yang, thinking it was a simple matter. Who could have expected things to grow increasingly significant, escalating to this extent?

”Just now, Lü Donglin talked tough, but in fact, he did not fight Dong Xingyu. Instead, it was the Drunken Monk who personally took action,” said Master Wang: ”The Drunken Monk holds a very senior rank, equal in generation to the Fifth Young Master Zhang. Moreover, Mahakasyapa has some connections with the family of the Martial Champion. Therefore, when the Drunken Monk personally strikes Dong Xingyu, there wouldn’t be much trouble. But in fact, by doing so, he was also intervening on behalf of Lü Donglin. Clearly, it was not appropriate for Lü Donglin himself to fight Dong Xingyu!”

Upon recalling the situation, everyone concluded that it was, indeed, a possibility.

”What you’re suggesting is...” a Family Head said solemnly, ”The Beigong War God is trying to avoid conflict with the Martial Champion as much as possible?”

”Definitely!” Master Wang said solemnly: ”Think about it. Beigong War God rose to prominence by deceiving the Martial Champion of his family’s secret martial arts. Although the Beigong War God says he does not fear the Martial Champion and even seeks revenge, in reality, he knows full well the gap between himself and the Martial Champion. If he provokes the Martial Champion to take action, his death is certain. Therefore, he lets his nephew test the waters, without personally taking action or allowing others to provoke the Martial Champion. Essentially, it’s out of fear and dread!”

The crowd nodded in agreement. They had not considered this perspective before, but now that they thought about it, it seemed very likely.

”So, what’s your plan?” a Family Head couldn’t help but ask.

”Quite simple, we go find the Martial Champion!” announced Master Wang grimly: ”So many of our families unite to request the Martial Champion to uphold the rules of the Capital City, to safeguard the dignity of the Capital’s Great Families, as well as our Capital territory!”

The faces of those present exchanged glances. Asking the Martial Champion to take action was not so simple. It wasn’t just about them coming together to find the Martial Champion; he would also have to consider whether the matter is in his interests!

”This won’t be easy, will it!” another Family Head said gravely.

”It’s not easy, but someone has to do it!” Master Wang declared solemnly: ”At least, this would be a form of resistance. Besides, us coming together to request the Martial Champion is in itself raising his prestige and influence in the Capital City. I believe the Martial Champion won’t refuse this. After all, we represent half of the families in the Capital City!”

With that, everyone fell into silence, weighing whether this matter was worth it.

”Do we even need to think about this?” Master Wang spoke loudly: ”Have you all forgotten how Su Yang, Lü Donglin, and Xue Nu treated us? Lü Donglin claims to trample all the dandies of the Capital City, and whose children are those dandies? And that Su Yang, who opened the countless dungeons of our Capital City, releasing so many evil and deeply vengeful people, that’s the greatest hidden danger. And just now, Xue Nu, completely disregarding us right here, don’t you want a bit of dignity?”

Master Wang’s provocation indeed took effect; one Family Head started cursing immediately: ”Damn it, let’s fight them. If those people are still in the Capital City, we won’t have good days ahead, and we’ll have to live looking up to their faces. Better to die than live like that!”

”Yes, let’s find the Martial Champion. If the Martial Champion doesn’t make a move, we’ll prepare ourselves. What does it matter if we take the risk? I, for one, would rather die standing than live on my knees!”

”That’s right, we’ll never kneel, let’s fight them!”

The mood among the crowd was agitated, with more and more people raising their voices.

Master Wang was secretly delighted; this was exactly the result he wanted. By uniting these people, even if Xue Nu looked for trouble with him, he would have so many people backing him up.

Moreover, with so many people uniting to find the Martial Champion, how could the Martial Champion not show face? Once the Martial Champion personally intervenes, what would Xue Nu count for? This was also his chance for revenge!

Under Master Wang’s instigation, everyone gathered together and headed straight for the Zhang Family.

Naturally, some seized the opportunity to slip away quietly.

In fact, of the Ten Great Families’ heads, only Master Wang went to the Zhang Family. As for the other Family Heads, they did not get involved in the matter, did not comment, and did not go to the Zhang Family, but left quietly.

Those were the more astute ones. They didn’t know whether the Martial Champion would intervene, so they chose not to act rashly, to avoid provoking Xue Nu and create problems they couldn’t resolve later.

Further, they hadn’t suffered much in the night’s event; it was Master Wang who had truly lost face. Hence, they didn’t have such an urgent desire for revenge!

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In the Southern Outskirts of the Capital City, there was an ancient-style manor.

While other manors were filled with various modern villas and mansions, this one contained houses reminiscent of ancient times, none taller than two stories, retaining an old-world charm as if it were a well-preserved ancient site.

But in fact, this place was not open to the public. Even the area surrounding it was off-limits to outsiders.

Because here was where the Martial Champion resided, this was the Martial Champion’s Zhang Family!