Urban Martial Saint

Ye Qing was puzzled as to why Wen’er’s mother suddenly said this, but he nodded slowly and said, ”Auntie, of course I trust you!”

Wen’er’s mother said, ”If you trust me, then hand over the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds, and the black one you previously obtained, to me. Let me safeguard them!”

Ye Qing’s heart stirred slightly. Why did Wen’er’s mother suddenly want to take these two Heavenly Cluster Clouds? What exactly does she intend to do?

Wen’er’s mother seemed to see through Ye Qing’s doubts and said, ”To detonate the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds, the only method is to use another Heavenly Cluster Clouds to control it to self-detonate. Of course, to prevent the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds from self-detonating, you also need another Heavenly Cluster Clouds to control it. By holding the black Heavenly Cluster Clouds, I can control the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds. In this way, even if someone else has another Heavenly Cluster Clouds and wishes it to self-detonate, it will be impossible!”

Hearing this, Ye Qing finally understood Wen’er’s mother’s intentions. To put it bluntly, she wanted to help Ye Qing control this red Heavenly Cluster Clouds, preventing others from detonating it. Honestly, Wen’er’s mother was indeed well-intentioned. However, the two Heavenly Cluster Clouds are of great importance, and giving them to Wen’er’s mother made Ye Qing wonder if it might cause any mishap. After all, Wen’er and her mother didn’t have much capability to protect these Heavenly Cluster Clouds!

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Qing ultimately nodded forcefully. Although the Heavenly Cluster Clouds were important, it was more critical not to let them self-detonate. Once the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds self-detonate, there wouldn’t be any need for the Wanyan Family and the Sword Saint Sect to attack; they would end up destroying themselves first.

”Alright, Auntie!” Ye Qing said, ”I’ll fetch the two Heavenly Cluster Clouds for you as soon as Shijia returns!”

”That’s good!” Wen’er’s mother nodded and gently exhaled, saying, ”Ye Qing, rest assured. During my years at Iga-ryu, while I may not have learned many other things, my understanding of the Heavenly Cluster Clouds surpasses even the people at Iga-ryu. There will be absolutely no problem in controlling the two Heavenly Cluster Clouds!”

With Wen’er’s mother’s reassurance, Ye Qing felt much more at ease. He nodded, chatted with Wen’er’s mother for a few more moments, then got up and left. He had decided to bring the two Heavenly Cluster Clouds over. Of course, he would also arrange for several masters around to prevent the Heavenly Cluster Clouds from being stolen.

Although Wen’er’s mother could resolve the matter of the Heavenly Cluster Clouds, Ye Qing’s heart was filled with worry after hearing her speak. He made two calls to Shijia, instructing him to keep an eye on the red Heavenly Cluster Clouds and make sure it did not self-detonate.

At the same time, Shenchuan City was in turmoil. After the Twelve Green Halls experienced an assault, more masters arrived, and most of the Twelve Green Halls’ acme masters were already out. On the Hong Alliance’s side, the situation was similar. Although they were rivals to the Twelve Green Halls, a case of ”sorrow of the fox at the rabbit’s death” occurred. Witnessing the Twelve Green Halls under attack brought them little joy, as they clearly understood the ambition of the Wanyan Family, who would hardly give them a break. Thus, as the Twelve Green Halls attracted masters to Shenchuan City, the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance also drew in numerous masters. For a time, Shenchuan City was filled with masters, yet amid this powerful display, everyone harbored uncertainty. The outcome of this battle was anyone’s guess!

In the afternoon, Ye Qing, in his capacity as the Alliance Leader of the World, sent invitations to the Twelve Green Halls and the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance, inviting both parties to discuss at the World Alliance. Both parties gave him face, and that evening, key members of the Twelve Green Halls and the Seven Rudders headed to the World Alliance for a joint meeting, preparing to discuss how to tackle the Wanyan Family and the Sword Saint Sect.

The majority of participants from the Twelve Green Halls and Seven Rudders were Supreme Elders, as they held the highest authority within the organizations. However, Aolingyun did not come from the Seven Rudders’ side. Evidently, the Seven Rudders were making efforts to foster a good relationship with Ye Qing since Aolingyun’s recent actions had left them passive. The returning Supreme Elders jointly stripped Aolingyun of power, handing authority to Helian Tiehua. Currently, Great General Helian Tiehua holds the most influential position within the Seven Rudders!

Aolingyun may have been stripped of power, but amidst these Supreme Elders from his time, he held no temper. He couldn’t suppress them as they were of similar seniority and rank. Especially since his previous actions were stubborn mistakes. Despite Aolingyun being prideful, he admitted his errors, which was why the Seven Rudders still regarded him as a primary Supreme Elder.

With Helian Tiehua personally leading the team for negotiations with the World Alliance, things became easier. The Twelve Green Halls side was even more straightforward; though several Supreme Elders led them, it was clear that Heavenly Master Lin Xuan Yue was in control at the Twelve Green Halls. Heavenly Master Lin Xuan Yue had previously conversed with Ye Qing, and instructed those from the Twelve Green Halls before their visit. Thus, talks about collaborating with the World Alliance proceeded more smoothly than with the Seven Rudders.

In one night, the World Alliance, Twelve Green Halls, and Seven Rudders reached a joint agreement to face the impending Wanyan Family and Sword Saint Sect. Of course, the specific details of the alliance would be managed by Shen Tianjun and Wu Xiuming, along with the Top Ten Elders.

Shen Tianjun now effectively controlled most of the authority within the World Alliance, making his words authoritative. Wu Xiuming’s status increased significantly in the World Alliance after defeating two peak masters, and his full cooperation with Shen Tianjun naturally facilitated Shen Tianjun’s orders. As for the Elders Council, it was essentially fully controlled, with Shen Tianjun clearly in charge.

Ye Qing did not meddle in the joint matters. After all, he had never led troops in battle, and this fight mainly featured confrontations among peak masters; even if he wanted to contribute, he wouldn’t be able to. Leaving matters to these people allowed him to be more at ease.

The next day, the specific aspects of the three organizations’ alliance were discussed and finalized. Ye Qing also systematically arranged for his non-martial arts kin and friends to evacuate Shenchuan City, led by Black Bear, to prevent innocent attacks. Meanwhile, those injured previously, like Huangfu Ziyu and others, requiring recuperation, were quietly arranged by Ye Qing to leave Shenchuan City.

Ye Qing actually didn’t hold much hope for this battle, because the Wanyan Family and the Sword Saint Sect were very strong. Therefore, he arranged for these people to withdraw in advance, leaving only experts. He was ready to fight the Wanyan Family and the Sword Saint Sect in a desperate battle!

On the morning of the third day, Shijia finally arrived in Shenchuan City. With him came Wuji; how the two encountered each other halfway was unknown, yet they ended up together on the side of the World Alliance.

Shijia was still in that Dirty Monk form, but Wuji had changed his clothes, appearing more heroic than last time Ye Qing saw him. The world’s top Taoist sect master, and his disciple Lin Xuan Yue, had a significant difference in demeanor. Both were experts of the Taoist sect, but Wuji had a stronger presence, even fierce and aggressive. Lin Xuan Yue was much more peaceful, and it’s unknown how this pair became master and disciple!

The arrival of Shijia and Wuji boosted the morale of those in Shenchuan City greatly. After all, these two were the top masters of the Buddhist and Taoist sects; with them in command, people’s hearts were naturally steady. Moreover, what people were worried about were beyond peerless masters. Now that they had such masters on their side, what else was there to worry about? Some were even eager to try, hoping to directly battle with the Wanyan Family and the Sword Saint Sect to prove their own strength!

When Shijia and Wuji arrived in Shenchuan City, Wanyan Hongsheng hurried to Wanyan Second Master’s room in the Northern Desolate Wanyan Manor.

Wanyan Second Master was sitting cross-legged in meditation, and upon hearing Wanyan Hongsheng’s footsteps, he did not open his eyes.

Seeing Wanyan Second Master’s posture, Wanyan Hongsheng didn’t dare to speak. He waited for a while until Wanyan Second Master opened his eyes, then lowered his voice anxiously: ”Second Brother, the investigation on Xiliang Mountain has results!”

”How’s it going?” Wanyan Second Master asked coldly.

”Our... our men sent there should be all dead!” Wanyan Hongsheng said. ”After our people went there, they only found their clothes and carried items, nothing else. It seems their remains were taken away by someone!”

Wanyan Hongsheng didn’t know that the remains of the people sent there hadn’t been taken away, but were eaten by Long-toothed Rats.

Wanyan Second Master appeared indifferent, as if he had anticipated this situation. He nodded slowly and said, ”I understand.”

Wanyan Hongsheng looked at Wanyan Second Master with surprise, he thought Wanyan Second Master would be shocked, but his reaction was beyond Hongsheng’s expectations.

”Second Brother, could Shijia have killed them?” Wanyan Hongsheng asked softly.

”Impossible!” Wanyan Second Master replied decisively. ”If Shijia had met them, Shijia would already be dead by now. So, it must have been someone else who killed them!”

”Then... who could it be?” Wanyan Hongsheng asked curiously in a low voice.

”No need to worry about who it is now, the most critical thing now is the matters in Shenchuan City!” Wanyan Second Master looked at Wanyan Hongsheng, saying: ”The Heaven Earth Man Tri-Map is in your hands, estimate how much time it will take to find the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates?”

Wanyan Hongsheng said: ”With the current situation, within a month, the Three Charts should be able to show clearly!”

”Good!” Wanyan Second Master stood up and walked slowly to Wanyan Hongsheng’s front, saying: ”Send a message to Ye Qing, telling him to hand over the Sun Shooting Bow within five days, and submit to the Wanyan Family with the World Alliance, Twelve Green Halls and the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance to avoid death. Otherwise, after five days, my Wanyan Family will personally go to Shenchuan City, and they will surely die with no place to be buried!”