Urban Martial Saint

As Sai Hua Tuo Baili Xi joined the Elders Council, Ye Qing now had four elders allied with him. And now, there was only one last candidate left, the most crucial choice.

If this candidate could also be aligned with Ye Qing, it would mean Ye Qing has five allies in the Elders Council. The council originally only has ten elders, so with five supporting Ye Qing and five harboring ulterior motives, the council is effectively under Ye Qing’s control. The so-called Elders Council is merely a tool for Ye Qing to gradually grasp the power of the World Alliance.

With the last candidate remaining, everyone is eagerly watching, each wishing to become this final choice. In Ye Qing’s heart, he actually wanted Huangfu Ziyu to take on this elder’s role. However, considering the current situation, wanting Huangfu Ziyu to be an elder is not so easy. After all, too many people are eyeing this position, and Huangfu Ziyu’s strength is indeed a bit weak.

Just as everyone was embroiled in debate, suddenly, a cold voice came from a distant corner: ”Let me be the tenth elder!”

Hearing this, Ye Qing was momentarily stunned. All others turned to look at the corner, gazing at the middle-aged man standing there, faces were surprised, with some people whispering, ”Who is he?”

”I don’t know him. So young, how could he have such arrogance?”

”Wouldn’t he be a member of some prominent family?”

”Nonsense, what prominent family would let a junior speak? What kind of deterrence would that have?”

”Then who exactly is he?”

”I’ve seen him, he came along with Baili Xi.”

”Could he be Baili Xi’s apprentice?”

Everyone was discussing and speculating about the man’s identity. Ye Qing alone felt mixed emotions, for this person was none other than his brother, Liu Mubai!

Ye Qing never expected Liu Mubai would step up to vie for this elder’s position. To be honest, given Liu Mubai’s relationship with Ye Qing, him taking this elder role is also good for Ye Qing. But the key issue is, to be an elder, one has to be at least a Peak Master. Even though Liu Mubai’s strength has progressed rapidly, he’s currently just a Top-Level Master, what’s his basis for claiming the elder position? Furthermore, he lacks any background, even as a Peak Master, he wouldn’t be able to command respect.

Ye Qing cast a glance at Liu Mubai, signaling him not to be impulsive. However, Liu Mubai seemed not to notice Ye Qing, casually strolling into the middle of the hall, saying, ”How about I become the tenth elder, what’s everyone’s opinion?”

While speaking, Liu Mubai scanned everyone present, even a hint of provocation in his gaze.

Seeing this, dissatisfaction arose among some present. An elder abruptly stood up, saying harshly: ”It’s understandable that young people may not know their limits, but this is the conference room of the World Alliance, with esteemed senior masters present discussing official matters. Speaking nonsense here is rather inappropriate!”

”Why is my desire to become an elder considered nonsense?” Liu Mubai looked at the elder and said, ”I’m also a member of the World Alliance, am I not qualified to run for the elder’s position here?”

”Hmph, there are many members of the World Alliance, if every one of them were to run for this position, would the election ever end?” Another elder said coldly, ”Though not explicitly stated, there’s at least an unwritten rule. Do you think you are qualified to compete with the seniors here?”

”I wonder what qualification you refer to?” Liu Mubai turned to this elder and asked, ”Is it strategy, martial arts, or family background?”

Hearing Liu Mubai’s words, Ye Qing felt even more worried, for this seemed like a challenge to everyone present. Liu Mubai isn’t usually like this, what exactly was going on?

Ye Qing was about to speak up to interrupt the conversation, but Fu Qingping, sitting not far from him, gestured for him not to speak, to watch how things develop quietly.

Ye Qing was puzzled, what did Fu Qingping mean? Letting Liu Mubai continue causing a stir would only escalate the situation, right?

But since this was Fu Qingping’s intent, Ye Qing refrained from speaking further. He trusted Fu Qingping completely, it seemed Fu Qingping had his reasons.

The elder, irritated by Liu Mubai’s words, coldly replied: ”So according to you, your strategy, martial arts, even family background, qualify you to compete for the elder’s position?”

”Not so much family background, but strategy and martial arts, I should be able to manage.” Liu Mubai responded proudly.

These words caused a commotion, everyone stared at Liu Mubai, utterly shocked by his statement. To know, Liu Mubai appeared to be in his thirties, and though middle-aged, he was still too young. At this age, becoming a Top-Level Master would be challenging enough. Even prodigies like Shen Tianjun Helian Tiehua only reached Pinnacle Realm at four or fifty. For Liu Mubai, reaching Peak Master seems improbable.

The Young Master of Sword Saint Sect is an exception, due to the sect’s unique cultivation technique, he became a Peak Master in his twenties. Liu Mubai isn’t from Sword Saint Sect, is there a method for him to rapidly become a Peak Master?

Onlookers were convinced Liu Mubai wasn’t a Peak Master, all his claims seemed exaggerated. Therefore, his words first drew laughter, then the elder who had reproached Liu Mubai previously coldly said: ”On the topic of strategy and family background, let’s not dwell, what about martial arts, do you feel qualified?”

Liu Mubai asked back: ”I wonder regarding martial arts qualifications, what is considered sufficient?”

”At least be a Peak Master!” The elder coldly eyed Liu Mubai, ”Have you reached the Pinnacle Realm?”

”This…” Liu Mubai paused briefly, looking at the elder and said, ”I haven’t reached the Pinnacle Realm yet!”

Upon hearing this, laughter erupted again, the elder sneered at Liu Mubai and remarked: ”You haven’t reached the Pinnacle Realm, then what’s your claim? Elders in the World Alliance not even at Pinnacle, wouldn’t that be a laughing stock?”

”I may not be a Peak Master, but that doesn’t mean my strength is weak!” Liu Mubai asserted, looking at the elder and enunciating distinctly, ”I can defeat Peak Masters!”

This statement left the crowd stunned, quickly followed by laughter. Being a Top-Level Master, yet claiming to defeat Peak Masters, was he joking? The gap between realms isn’t something that can be casually crossed.

Ye Qing furrowed his brow slightly, unsure what had happened to Liu Mubai. Ever since he gave Liu Mubai the Indestructible Demon Body book, Liu Mubai became increasingly withdrawn. Did the cultivation of the Indestructible Demon Body lead to possession?

”You can defeat a Peak Master?” The elder from before slowly approached Liu Mubai, mocking him and said, ”Haha, do you understand the significance of a Peak Master?”

”Yes!” Liu Mubai replied calmly, facing the elder’s overpowering aura seemed unfazed.

”Aware of what a Peak Master means yet still dare to speak wildly!” The elder snapped, pointing sternly at Liu Mubai, ”Are you disregarding the heroes of the world?”

Ye Qing furrowed his brow, this elder’s words were indeed harsh, roping in the world’s heroes, clearly intending to make things difficult for Liu Mubai. Should others be incited by the elder’s words, wouldn’t it result in trouble for Liu Mubai?

Ye Qing recognized the elder as Du Tianqi, a Top-Level Master. But he had a brother, Du Tianying, who was a Peak Master. They belong to the Du family, entirely allied with the World Alliance. Yet, Du family’s strength didn’t compare well with the other six great families, failing to secure a position among the Top Ten Elders. Liu Mubai’s sudden emergence to claim the tenth elder position naturally incensed him. To Du Tianqi, if Liu Mubai becomes an elder, then his brother Du Tianying is even more qualified. That’s why Du Tianqi’s being challenging towards Liu Mubai!

”Since antiquity, literary has no first, martial arts have no second, whether my words are boastful, only a contest reveals.” Liu Mubai glanced at Du Tianqi and said, ”If you’re unconvinced, find a Peak Master to test!”

By saying this, Liu Mubai made it clear to Du Tianqi that his strength is insufficient. Naturally, Du Tianqi flew into a rage, although not a Peak Master, he’s close to reaching Pinnacle. Among Top-Level Masters, he’s one of the elite, likely to become a Peak Master soon, hardly frets about other Top-Level Masters.

However, Liu Mubai, a young Top-Level Master dared to speak such words, Du Tianqi’s anger was obvious.

”Youngster, quite bold you are!” Du Tianqi huffed, pointing at Liu Mubai and said, ”An inexperienced junior not knowing bounds, daring to challenge a Peak Master. You can’t even circumvent me, yet you dare brag?”

Liu Mubai frowned at Du Tianqi and asked, ”Are you suggesting you want to fight?”

Confident in his unrivaled Top-Level Mastery, Du Tianqi had no regard for Liu Mubai. Upon hearing Liu Mubai’s question, he sneered coldly and challenged back: ”Do you dare to fight me?”

Liu Mubai slowly shook his head and uttered two words: ”I’m afraid!”

These words stunned the audience, soon followed by laughter.