Urban All-Round Master

Chapter 916: Chapter 943: Lin Zifeng’s Great Battle with the Number 1 Person on the Mountain and River List

”So, nothing escapes your notice, Old Master Long.” Lin Zifeng grinned, yet without revealing any hint of his true thoughts.

”Heh, kid, don’t forget, our Martial Arts Alliance is an organization specialized in gathering intelligence for the Empire. Wherever there are people, nothing escapes our ears and eyes.” Long Zaitian chuckled.

The more composed and calm he appeared, the more vigilant Lin Zifeng became of this old fellow.

Lin Zifeng clearly understood the meaning behind Long Zaitian’s words, essentially warning him that no matter what Lin Zifeng planned to do in the future, Long Zaitian would have ways to deal with him.

After all, as Lin Zifeng’s influence grew, Long Zaitian had to be cautious.

”Old Master Long, are you aware of the War God’s prowess?” Lin Zifeng glanced at the young man.

The young man remained composed and calm, saying nothing.

Aside from a few traces of aged melancholy in his eyes, it was difficult to discern any emotional fluctuation within the young man’s inner world.

”Of course I know. According to the information we have, the k-1 War God is currently the most powerful expert in the entire Heavenly Gate k-. Moreover, he manages all information channels of Heavenly Gate, aside from the Sect Leader. In other words, besides the Sect Leader, he is the core figure of the entire Heavenly Gate, correct?”

Long Zaitian laughed, ”Kid, with your grudges against Heavenly Gate, you can finally settle them all at once. This time, our Martial Arts Alliance has really done you a big favor; you shouldn’t forget to repay us, kid.”

”Heh, I’m afraid the Martial Arts Alliance is helping me as a pretense. The real motives must run deeper, right?”

Lin Zifeng sipped his tea and smiled, ”For the Martial Arts Alliance to help me kill the War God without reason, there must be some sort of trickery in this, right?”

”Uh, heh, kid, since you’ve already seen through it, I won’t beat around the bush anymore,” said Long Zaitian with a chuckle.

Long Zaitian thought for a moment and continued with a smile, ”In recent years, the Heaven Gate Mercenary Group has deeply entrenched itself overseas and has carried out military attacks on our nation multiple times. Naturally, Eastern Earth can’t be seen as weak by enduring this any longer.

If this group is allowed to run rampant, I’m afraid our reputation on the international stage will severely decline. Although I’m not sure who’s backing Heavenly Gate, this cancer has already violated the dignity of Eastern Earth and must be eradicated without mercy!”

Long Zaitian’s decisiveness indicated his resolve to kill the War God.

”Since Old Master Long wants to kill the War God so much, I wonder what plans you have in mind?”

Regardless of whether Long Zaitian genuinely wanted to help him kill the War God, the Martial Arts Alliance’s willingness to assist certainly saved Lin Zifeng much effort.

”There’s no need for elaborate schemes. According to our latest intelligence, the Heavenly Gate’s War God will arrive in Zhonghai in three days. Then, we can have experts from the Mountain and River List assist you in killing the War God.”

”Experts from the Mountain and River List?”

Lin Zifeng raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had already deciphered Long Zaitian’s intention: deploying Mountain and River List experts essentially used the War God as a test subject.

However, it’s hard to say who would be the test subject. The War God’s combat power was extraordinary.

Back when Lin Zifeng was at Heavenly Gate, he’d heard of the War God’s incredible martial prowess. Regardless of his cultivation level, his raw strength alone was enough to instill fear.

”Exactly! Only a few of us know about this plan, and I hope you can keep it secret. You’ll know how to kill the War God when the time comes. Heh heh...”

While speaking, Long Zaitian patted Lin Zifeng on the shoulder and laughed.

”Then I’ll be waiting for your good news, Old Master Long.”

Lin Zifeng stood up and said, ”Since you’ve made plans and arrangements, I won’t concern myself with this; just inform me in due time.”

”Kid, this plan is serious business. You mustn’t let anyone know. Otherwise, not only will we fail to kill the War God, but we’ll also alert the enemy, bringing unimaginable crises to the people of Zhonghai, including those around you.”

”Don’t worry. As long as you handle this well, I will follow your orders, Old Master Long.” Lin Zifeng nodded in agreement.

With the Martial Arts Alliance handling this matter for him, he didn’t need to stay on edge.

”Very well, since Zhan Long is also here today, why not have a sparring match with him? You both stood as the best of your generation at the last Mountain and River Ranking competition. I also want to witness the clash between two such outstanding youths, to quench my curiosity.”

Old immortal, I knew you had ill intentions.

Looks like you’ve already heard about the incident with Ao Wuheng. You’re using this as a chance to call in Zhan Long to suppress my sharpness, right? Fine! Since you want to play, I’ll play with you.

Dark thoughts churned in Lin Zifeng’s mind.

Meanwhile, Long Zaitian leaned back slightly.

Squinting, he mused internally: Kid, don’t think Ao Wuheng’s death has nothing to do with you. Our Martial Arts Alliance is renowned for intelligence; you think we don’t know about your deed of killing Ao Wuheng? If not for consideration of the Dark Angel, the Ao Family would have found you long ago. Could you still be alive now?

Recently, the Nantian Gang has crushed Dongchen and obliterated the Dragon Roar Society. Hasn’t that increased your arrogance?

This will be a chance for Zhan Long to suppress your sharp qi. I’ll make you see that there are always people better than you, and heights beyond your reach.

”What do you think?”

Long Zaitian asked with a smile, his face radiating kindness and affection.

”No problem.” Lin Zifeng nodded, not refusing.

”Alright, since you’ve agreed, Lin, how about you, Zhan Long?”

Long Zaitian turned to ask the young man.

”Sure.”

The youth responded decisively, without hesitation.

”Since both of you agree, why don’t we find a place to spar now?”

Long Zaitian stroked his slight beard on his chin, obviously pleased with the result.

...

Half an hour later.

According to Long Zaitian’s previous words about the duel.

Both Zhan Long and Lin Zifeng entered a basement simultaneously.

The entire basement was pitch dark, and the ground was filled with black Black Water, deep up to an individual’s knees.

The surroundings were extremely narrow, with both sides made of hard-as-iron stone walls, resembling a long underground tunnel.

At most, it could accommodate five people shoulder to shoulder, with some places so tight it could only allow three to pass abreast.

The narrowness of such an underground tunnel was evident in its design.

Drip by drip, the sounds from the surrounding stone walls were like clock ticks, echoing with each heartbeat of the two men.

No lights, no shadows, no mechanisms.

Everywhere was a darkness so deep it was impossible to see one’s hand in front of them, corners filled with cables as thick as a human arm.

If these dangling wires touched the Black Water below, the entire basement would be flooded with an immense current.

Long Zaitian didn’t come down but was in some room, watching the video feed inside the basement, enjoying fine wine while admiring the confrontation between two outstanding youths.