Urban Martial Saint

Actually, such arrangements by the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance are quite good. Although the epic battle between the two beyond peerless masters is very rare and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who practice martial arts, everyone who practices martial arts wants to come and observe it live.

However, in such a battle, both individuals have incredibly strong power, and there’s no guarantee that no accidents will occur. Especially with Fu Qingping’s martial arts, a single strike of the Sword Slash the World can attack everyone. Even a slight dispersion of this power could be enough to kill a top-level master. In such a situation, those who come to watch the duel must at least have some ability to protect themselves. Otherwise, who can guarantee they won’t be affected by the power of the battle once it begins?

The reason why the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance made such arrangements, allowing only those above the top-level master to ascend the mountain, is also due to safety concerns. Top-level masters on the mountain can at least have some ability to protect themselves. As for those below the top level, they don’t have the ability to protect themselves on the mountain, so it’s better not to let them join in the excitement.

Moreover, there are so many people who practice martial arts in the world. If there’s no distinction and any expert can ascend the mountain, then Mount Tai would surely be overcrowded. Under such circumstances, how could Fu Qingping and The Immortal Lord commence the battle?

Therefore, the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance only allow those above top-level master to ascend the mountain. Even so, there are already quite a few people on the mountain. According to their statistics, there are currently at least over five hundred people on Mount Tai. This number is far beyond anyone’s expectations.

”I really didn’t expect there to be so many hidden experts in this world!” Ye Qing couldn’t help but exclaim, ”Thinking back, figures like the Northern Martial Zen and Wan Yan Zong could dominate regions. Now it seems, their strength doesn’t even rank in this world!”

”Actually, that’s quite normal.” Shen Tianjun said, ”The world is vast, with masters like clouds, and no one knows how many hidden experts there truly are. Moreover, most people know that the upcoming opening of Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates is a once-in-a-lifetime event. So, even from over two hundred years ago, people have been hiding their strength, lying low, all in preparation for the opening of Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates. Many prominent families that once had their time in the limelight suddenly disappeared for this reason. They’re all biding their time, recuperating, and gathering strength, waiting for this opportunity. Who knows how many experts these big families and powers are hiding?”

While saying this, Shen Tianjun glanced at Helian Tiehua. The Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance have many hidden experts, and they have the most say in this matter.

Helian Tiehua nodded slowly and said, ”That’s quite true. Not to mention others, just the Seven Great Families have many hidden forces that even I am not aware of. The opening of Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates is so important that people naturally prepare for it!”

The reason Helian Tiehua said this in front of everyone was mainly because the people in this carriage were those he trusted. Ding Lianshun was sitting in another carriage, not here, so naturally, he didn’t hear this.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel even more emotional. It seems the chaos in the world is indeed real. With so many experts appearing at once, who knows to what extent the world will descend into chaos? And according to what Guiguzi left behind, this is only the beginning of the chaos. The real chaos will unfold after the opening of Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates. Who can imagine to what extent the world will reach then? Ye Qing simply couldn’t fathom it!

Ascending the mountain was quick, and before long, Ye Qing and his group arrived at the location of the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance. The people from the Seven Steering Committees had arranged everything here, and many top-level masters from the Seven Great Families had also arrived, including Ao Wuchang. Standing beside Ao Wuchang was an elderly figure, none other than his father, Aolingyun, a peak master from the same era as Zhou Haoyang and Bai Yonghui. He only just emerged from seclusion today, and upon receiving news of the battle at Mount Tai, he rushed over immediately.

The Proud Family also had a peak master appear, and it was evident that the aura of the Proud Family members was noticeably stronger than before. With a peak master, they certainly felt more confident.

Counting it, Aolingyun was still a senior to Helian Tiehua. Helian Tiehua went over to pay his respects, and Aolingyun only nodded casually. Compared to Bai Yonghui and Zhou Haoyang, Aolingyun seemed more formidable, even somewhat arrogant.

Faced with Aolingyun, Helian Tiehua didn’t behave the same way he did with Bai Yonghui and Zhou Haoyang. This was because Aolingyun was one of the Supreme Elders of the previous generation in the Seven Great Families. Along with his immense strength, he had once fought with Du Canglang, and neither was able to defeat the other, illustrating just how strong he truly was. Had he not retired early, he might have become as renowned as Fu Qingping.

Such a figure, with his immense strength, was bound to feel a bit self-important. In the past, he had even instructed Helian Tiehua in martial arts, so Helian Tiehua dared not show any disrespect toward him.

Seeing Aolingyun, Helian Tiehua also felt a bit worried. After all, the relationship between Ye Qing and the Proud Family was not very amicable. Moreover, because Aomuhan had tried to deal with Ye Qing several times, the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance had punished Aomuhan for this matter. Although Aomuhan was at fault, who knows if Aolingyun would discern right from wrong? If he, like Zhou Haoyang or Bai Yonghui, blindly sought trouble for Ye Qing, then the situation would become difficult. Such a senior figure, Helian Tiehua wouldn’t be able to stop him.

Seeing Aolingyun, indeed, Shen Tianjun’s mood was similar to Helian Tiehua’s. Knowing the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance well, he naturally recognized Aolingyun’s status. Seeing this person, he intentionally shielded Ye Qing behind him, preventing any sudden actions from Aolingyun targeting Ye Qing.

Seeing Shen Tianjun’s actions, Aolingyun let a cold smile flit across his lips. He cast a glance at Ye Qing, then looked at Shen Tianjun and said, ”Shen Tianjun, what a fine disciple you’ve taught!”

Shen Tianjun chuckled and said, ”Ye Qing is Brother Li San’s direct disciple, not someone I taught.”

”I wasn’t talking about this kid!” Aolingyun extended a hand, pointing at Huangfu Ziyu behind them, and said, ”I was talking about that little girl from the Huangfu Household!”

”Oh!” Shen Tianjun raised an eyebrow, glanced at Huangfu Ziyu, and said, ”Although Ziyu is my disciple, I’m quite ashamed as her master for never having taught her anything.”

”No matter what, back then it was you who saved that little girl from the Huangfu Household, and that was a great kindness!” Aolingyun acknowledged Shen Tianjun with a bow and said, ”In terms of seniority, Mr. Ao is half a generation above you. Nonetheless, your saving of that little girl is something Mr. Ao truly respects!”

Shen Tianjun frowned slightly; Aolingyun’s words were quite strange, fixating on the matter of Huangfu Ziyu. What does this mean? Moreover, what does he mean by great kindness? He is from the Proud Family, and Huangfu Ziyu is from the Huangfu Household. Even if Shen Tianjun saved Huangfu Ziyu, what favor is there to talk about for him? From the moment Aolingyun arrived, he immediately expressed gratitude. What does he want?

Seeing Shen Tianjun remain silent, Aolingyun smiled again, turning his head to say, ”Muh Han, come greet your master!”

Only then did everyone notice that Aomuhan had been standing behind Aolingyun and Ao Wuchang the entire time. Hearing Aolingyun’s words, Aomuhan stepped out directly, glanced arrogantly at Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu, then walked up to Shen Tianjun, intending to bow low, but was intercepted by Shen Tianjun’s hand.

”How am I worthy to become the master of Proud Young Master? Senior Ao, such a joke cannot be taken lightly!” Shen Tianjun said leisurely, unwilling to let Aomuhan kneel. Such a bow would bring about trouble later.

Aolingyun said, ”Since Brother Shen is Huangfu Ziyu’s master, then he is indeed Muh Han’s master as well. You fully deserve this bow!”

”I find it a bit difficult to understand these words!” Shen Tianjun said, ”Could Senior Ao elaborate?”

Aolingyun said, ”Brother Shen is Ziyu’s master, and my family’s Muh Han is Ziyu’s husband. According to this seniority, for Muh Han to call Brother Shen his master is perfectly reasonable!”

”What!?”

Upon hearing this, several people in the room exclaimed simultaneously. Especially Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu, who both widened their eyes. Huangfu Ziyu clenched her teeth, angered, ”You take care with your words, Proud one. I have nothing to do with Aomuhan!”

Shen Tianjun also furrowed his brow, observing that Aolingyun plainly intended to stir trouble. But, fabricating an engagement like this, what is the meaning behind it? With Aomuhan’s character, what qualifies him to be Huangfu Ziyu’s husband? Aolingyun’s actions are truly overstepping the bounds!

”It seems the young lady of the Huangfu Household is unaware of this matter,” Aolingyun smiled and said, ”This is a long story. In early years, I had a close relationship with your grandfather Huangfu Changfeng. We made an agreement long ago to arrange marriages for our descendants. If descendants were of the opposite gender, they would be wed as husband and wife. If they were of the same gender, they would become sworn siblings. In the end, your grandfather’s child and mine were both male, so Wuchang and your father became sworn brothers. However, the engagement was carried on, and if the third generation were of the opposite gender, they would marry; and by the workings of Heaven, this third generation is indeed of the opposite gender. My family’s Muh Han is precisely this young lady of the Huangfu Household’s husband!”

Aolingyun’s words left everyone stunned. Who would have thought that the engagement he spoke of had originated like this, as a childhood betrothal set by the grandfather generation? This happened so many years ago, yet Aolingyun brought it up immediately upon his arrival. Does this still count?