Martial Arts are Too Involuted, and If You are Not Careful, You Can Quickly Pass the High Martial Arts

164: Add a fire and suppress it temporarilyIn a dim space in Great Xia.

The Scarlet Lord, along with various high-ranking members of the Scarlet Church, sat around a circular table, in front of which was a large screen.

The screen was broadcasting a live stream of the Martial Arts Academy Tournament.

According to the Scarlet Church’s usual behavior, they would meddle in any major event in Great Xia; even if they didn’t succeed, annoying Great Xia was a good thing for them.

However, for some unknown reason, perhaps due to bad luck, the Scarlet Church’s fortune had been exceptionally poor recently.

Two major plans were thwarted by the Martial Alliance, causing severe losses to the Scarlet Church, which was now cowering and not daring to cause trouble.

But that didn’t mean they weren’t paying attention to major events in Great Xia.

Events like the Martial Arts Academy Tournament were naturally a key focus for them, with all high-ranking members watching the live broadcast.

”Quite interesting!”

The Scarlet Lord watched the live broadcast, a smile forming on his lips.

”I didn’t expect that while we weren’t causing trouble, Great Xia’s Prodigies started doing so instead.”

”This Ye Chen... he’s the guy who resisted that spatial power, right!”

The Scarlet Lord’s voice echoed through this space.

Wang Lang, the First Emissary of the Scarlet Church, looked at the live broadcast with a slightly strange expression, but quickly regained his cold demeanor, letting out a sinister laugh.

”Since he likes to cause trouble so much, how about we add fuel to the fire?”

”Oh?”

The Scarlet Lord’s eyebrows raised slightly, and a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.

”How would we add fuel?”

The Scarlet Lord still held a grudge against Ye Chen; not only did he disrupt his plan during the College Entrance Examination, allowing all students of that year’s examination to survive unscathed.

And then there was Li Chengfeng’s Breakthrough to Ninth-Order half a year ago; if Ye Chen hadn’t interfered, Li Chengfeng would have died long ago, and the Ferocious Beast Faction wouldn’t have lost a Ninth-Order Ferocious Beast.

Their Scarlet Church wouldn’t have suffered so many losses among its middle and high-ranking members.

For this... the Scarlet Lord was even reprimanded by the Ferocious Beast Faction, filling him with murderous intent towards Ye Chen.

Now that Wang Lang spoke, it naturally suited the Scarlet Lord’s taste.

A peculiar light flickered in Wang Lang’s eyes: ”The voices of Great Xia’s populace... they can drown out a Ninth-Order Expert.”

”Ye Chen is only a Seventh-Order after all; even with Li Chengfeng’s strong protection and Star River Academy’s guarantee, it will be difficult for Ye Chen to escape unscathed.”

”If we can use this to drive Ye Chen out of Great Xia’s territory, our chance... will come!”

Listening to Wang Lang’s words, the Scarlet Lord’s heart was immediately moved.

Yes, if Ye Chen could be driven out of Great Xia’s territory, wouldn’t that create an opportunity for them to kill him?

With Ye Chen’s performance during this period, he had long been placed on the kill list within the Scarlet Church and even the Ferocious Beast Faction.

His ranking was even higher than some top-tier Eighth-Order existences, comparable to some Ninth-Orders.

If Ye Chen could be killed, it would be a good thing for both the Scarlet Church and the Ferocious Beast Faction.

”Public opinion... our Scarlet Church is very skilled at that.”

”In that case, let’s follow the First Emissary’s plan and add fuel to this conflict!”

The Scarlet Lord smiled slightly and softly gave his orders, and immediately a high-ranking member of the Scarlet Church left the space.

Afterward, the Scarlet Lord looked at Wang Lang and said with a smile: ”Your plan is good. After this matter is over, I’ll have a chance to take you to meet those guys, and who knows...”

”It might allow you to advance further!”

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Wang Lang’s eyes, then he quickly lowered his head and said in a deep voice.

”All for the Scarlet God!”

As soon as these words were uttered, the Scarlet Lord and the members of the Scarlet Church all showed fervent expressions.

”All... for the Scarlet God!”

...Voices continuously echoed throughout the stadium.

Zhao Mengsheng couldn’t help but curve his lips into a smile.

Indeed, his strength was inferior to Li Chengfeng’s, and Modu Academy’s influence was less than Star River Academy’s, but this era, after all, still belonged to the people.

Even an Expert as strong as a Ninth-Order would find it difficult to defy the will of the populace.

Although this would offend Li Chengfeng and even Star River Academy, his Modu Academy was not afraid; as an equally long-established Martial Arts Academy, he also had his own confidence.

Moreover... it was Ye Chen who killed first; he was merely standing on the moral high ground.

”Give us an explanation! An explanation must be given, otherwise, wouldn’t Modu Academy’s Prodigy have died in vain!”

”That’s right, since ancient times, a life for a life. Could it be that Ye Chen can enjoy special privileges? If Ye Chen is a Prodigy, then isn’t Lin Tianxing of Modu Academy also a Prodigy!”

”We absolutely cannot violate the rules of our Great Xia because of one person’s talent!”

One by one, the spectators, perhaps stirred by the people around them, became increasingly impassioned.

This led to the entire stadium verbally attacking Ye Chen.

Li Chengfeng listened to the voices coming from all around him and couldn’t help but grip the sharp sword in his hand, a chill quietly emanating from his body.

Chen Shouyun’s expression also instantly turned grim.

They were all old foxes of a thousand years, so how could they not understand Zhao Mengsheng’s little tricks?

Chen Shouyun glanced at Zhao Mengsheng, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, then he said in a deep voice.

”Everyone!”

As Chen Shouyun’s voice fell, the entire stadium quieted down, everyone waiting for his words.

”The Martial Alliance is naturally deeply saddened by Lin Tianxing’s death.”

”The Martial Alliance will certainly investigate this matter thoroughly and give everyone an explanation!”

”But for now... it is still the Martial Arts Academy Tournament, and the order of the Tournament cannot be disrupted. After the Martial Arts Academy Tournament ends, we will investigate everything clearly.”

Upon hearing this, the spectators also calmed down, after all, a Ninth-Order had spoken, and indeed, the current situation was somewhat disrupting order, so they said nothing more.

Only in the live stream, some subtitles verbally attacking Ye Chen still floated, even intensifying, but fortunately, the bullet comments in the live stream did not affect the order of the Martial Arts Tournament.

”This matter is suspended for now; the investigation will proceed after the Martial Arts Academy Tournament concludes!”

Chen Shouyun spoke lightly, intending to temporarily suppress this matter and investigate it slowly after the Tournament ended, but at this moment, a voice slowly rang out.

”Wait!”