As the East Sea Martial Academy’s cafeteria was abuzz, the Immortal Abode was equally shaken!
Upon learning that Jiang Wuming was the殿主 (Dian Zhu - Hall Master) of the Battle Dragon Hall, the teachers at East Sea Martial Academy frantically sought verification. Some even dared to call the Dean, Ren Xiaoyao, directly.
Immortal Abode, Sword Valley.
“Mom, I saw news saying Brother Wuming is the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master. Is it true?”
Xia Dong also learned of the news and immediately sought confirmation from Xia Xueqin.
Xia Xueqin, upon hearing this, hesitated. She was unsure whether to tell Xia Dong the truth.
After all, she hadn’t contacted Jiang Wuming and didn’t know what had happened or why Jiang Wuming’s identity had been exposed.
“Mom, it seems this is true!”
Not only was Xia Dong smart and clever, but she also understood Xia Xueqin extremely well. Seeing Xia Xueqin’s silence, she got her answer.
“Xiaodong, this is true, but you must keep it a secret until the outside world confirms this news.”
Xia Xueqin thought for a moment, ultimately deciding not to hide it from Xia Dong, but she still reminded her.
“Hmph, Mom, you kept such important matters from me!”
Xia Dong huffed, appearing angry, but her expression was actually excited.
That excitement lasted less than three seconds before her expression changed, and she began to gesticulate wildly, “Brother Wuming dominated the Two-Star War God Ranking at twenty! That’s amazing!”
“…”
Xia Xueqin felt a mix of amusement and exasperation, and simultaneously felt a sense of worry about the chain reactions this incident might trigger.
Not to mention Jiang Zhan’s enemies from back then, Jiang Wuming had recently, in Japan, blood-bathed the headquarters of the Sanhehui, which was under the Sato family, in his capacity as the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master!
Now that Jiang Wuming’s identity was exposed, the Sato family and even the martial arts circles of Japan were likely to stir up trouble!
The reality was indeed as Xia Xueqin had guessed.
When Sato Tenichi, the patriarch of the Sato family, learned of this news, he personally issued an order for the Sato family’s intelligence chief to mobilize all intelligence resources to verify the accuracy of this information.
As one of Japan’s top martial arts families and powers, the Sato family’s intelligence network was formidable. Within an hour, the intelligence chief had investigated the relevant information.
“Patriarch, as per your instructions, I investigated this matter and communicated with the Imperial Martial Society. The news has been confirmed.”
The Sato family’s intelligence chief arrived at Sato Tenichi’s residence, knelt on the ground, and respectfully reported to Sato Tenichi:
“Last night, five assassins infiltrated South Port to assassinate that brat Jiang Wuming. Among them were Nissen, a Ten-Stage Two-Star War God, and Jack, a Nine-Stage Two-Star War God. Not only did they fail to kill that brat, but they were instead killed by him!”
“Are you sure he personally killed them?”
Sato Tenichi frowned and asked coldly.
“Sure!”
The Sato family’s intelligence chief replied with absolute certainty, “Because, this news has been confirmed by the organization behind Nissen and Jack.”
“This bastard!”
Upon hearing the intelligence chief’s report, Sato Tenichi’s mind went to Jiang Wuming switching between two identities and blood-bathed the Sanhehui headquarters. He gnashed his teeth in hatred.
After cursing, he waved for the intelligence chief to leave, then picked up his phone and directly dialed the number of Tian Gongwu Hong, the president of the Imperial Martial Society.
“Lord Tian Gongwu Hong, you should have already received the news about China’s Jiang Wuming,” Sato Tenichi said directly.
“Yes, Mr. Sato.”
Tian Gongwu Hong first confirmed this, then added with some anger, “This bastard, he deceived us all!”
“Lord Tian Gongwu Hong, we must demand an explanation from China’s Martial Department! This concerns not only the Sato family’s reputation but also the dignity of the Imperial Martial Society!”
Sato Tenichi said sternly, “If China’s Martial Department does not give us an explanation, then we can use this as an excuse to unite the entire War God Hall to resist and sanction them!”
“Indeed, we need China’s Martial Department to give us an explanation, but I am considering how to proceed with this matter,” Tian Gongwu Hong said.
“Lord Tian Gongwu Hong, I know you are worried about the chain reaction caused by a complete fallout with China’s Martial Department.
I believe your worries are unfounded.
Years ago, Jiang Zhan killed eleven national martial arts prodigies and crippled Anthony Roman, offending almost the entire War God Hall.
In recent years, the relationship between China’s Martial Department and the War God Hall has become increasingly tense.
At this time, as long as we raise our banner, other countries and the entire War God Hall will surely support us!”
“Hmm.”
Tian Gongwu Hong agreed with Sato Tenichi’s view and intended to take action.
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China, South Guang.
Jiang Wuming arrived at Qinghong Mountain Villa again. Zhao Shanhe, the current leader of the Hong Faction, showed even greater respect towards Jiang Wuming.
This was because Chu Wansong, the leader of Qinghong, had come to Qinghong Mountain Villa for Jiang Wuming.
More importantly, Zhao Shanhe had already learned about the events in South Port and had also heard the news that Jiang Wuming was the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master!
“Shanhe, take some people and go to South Port personally to tidy up the situation there,”
As soon as Chu Wansong met Jiang Wuming at Qinghong Mountain Villa, he issued an order to Zhao Shanhe without any preamble.
“Yes!”
Zhao Shanhe took the order and left tactfully.
Although he knew that with Zheng Tianyuan imprisoned, South Port’s underworld was leaderless and scattered, presenting a great opportunity for Qinghong to expand its territory, he also understood better that Chu Wansong’s order at this time was mainly to excuse him so that he could speak with Jiang Wuming privately.
“Wuming, your identity has been exposed. What do we do?”
As expected, the moment Zhao Shanhe left, Chu Wansong asked Jiang Wuming with a worried expression.
Chu Wansong, unlike Xia Xueqin, did not know the full story of Jiang Zhan’s past, but he knew that Jiang Zhan had made many enemies, and almost all of them were the world’s top powers!
Originally, the grudges from the past would already make those top powers view Jiang Wuming as a thorn in their side. The Sato family, in particular, could no longer hold back and had already drawn their butcher knives towards Jiang Wuming!
Now, with Jiang Wuming’s identity as the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master exposed, it was likely that other top powers would also be unable to sit still.
After all, Jiang Wuming, at twenty years old, dominating the Two-Star War God Ranking, was simply too terrifying!
No hostile power would dare to let Jiang Wuming truly grow up!
“Ding—”
Just as Jiang Wuming was about to respond to Chu Wansong, his phone rang. He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and then took out his phone in front of Chu Wansong.
Huh?
Upon seeing the number on the phone screen, Jiang Wuming’s expression froze.
Because the caller was his master, Daoist Tianlong!
“Master.”
Jiang Wuming did not avoid Chu Wansong and directly answered the call in front of him.
Upon hearing the word “Master,” Chu Wansong was first stunned, then he voluntarily left the room.
He knew that Jiang Wuming’s not avoiding him to take the call was a sign of trust, but he felt it was inappropriate to stay and listen to their conversation.
“I already know about what happened to you in South Port,” Daoist Tianlong said.
“Master, I was just about to call my second senior brother to report this matter to you. I didn’t expect you to already know. Did my eldest senior brother report it to you?” Jiang Wuming asked.
“No, I learned about it through other channels,” Daoist Tianlong replied.
“Master, I met my eldest senior brother last night…”
Hearing this, Jiang Wuming immediately told Daoist Tianlong about meeting Shen Zui the previous night, including some of Shen Zui’s remarks, and finally asked, “Master, has Eldest Senior Brother really joined the Underworld Hall?”
“Hmm.”
Daoist Tianlong confirmed this and then changed the subject, “Let’s not talk about his matters. I called you because I want to talk about you.”
“I was also about to ask you, my identity is exposed, what should I do next?”
Jiang Wuming asked. This question had been bothering him since last night.
After all, he had blood-bathed the Sanhehui in his capacity as the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master not long ago, and afterwards, Qi Wufu of the Martial Department personally protected him.
Now that his identity was exposed, it would not only affect him but also Qi Wufu and China’s Martial Department!
“No matter what the outside world says, do not admit that you are the Battle Dragon Hall’s Hall Master. You don’t need to worry about anything else; the Martial Department will help you resolve everything,”
Daoist Tianlong seemed to have anticipated Jiang Wuming’s question and offered a pre-prepared strategy. Then, he made an arrangement, “Next, you need to do one thing.”
“What is it?”
“Ten days later is the eightieth birthday of the Li family patriarch, Li Guyi. Go to Medicine God Valley to offer your birthday wishes, and incidentally, handle your engagement with the Li family girl!”
Daoist Tianlong said solemnly.
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