"After Jiang Wuming issued a statement declaring he was not the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall, our forces conducted verification, and the results confirmed that the two individuals are indeed not the same person. We hereby declare!"
Following Jiang Wuming's statement on the Divine Net forum, the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department not only sent a reply to the Ninja Country's Martial Society but also specifically published an announcement on the Divine Net forum.
After the Martial Department's announcement, the Divine Net forum and the dark web forums exploded once again.
Previously, Jiang Wuming's statement had only sparked controversy – many believed Jiang Wuming was trying to continue concealing his true identity!
However, the Martial Department was different.
It governed the martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom and possessed immense authority both within the Dragon Kingdom and globally.
"Damn it, it turns out to be fake news after all. I got excited for nothing!"
"Who the hell said the intelligence from those overseas intelligence agencies was reliable?"
On the Divine Net and dark web forums, the Dragon Kingdom citizens who had been excited because Jiang Wuming was the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall were dejected, feeling it was all an empty joy.
As the saying goes, one's perspective is shaped by their position. Where there is joy, there is also sorrow.
Overseas martial artists who had vehemently refused to believe Jiang Wuming was the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall were now like they had been injected with chicken blood, spewing vitriol on the Divine Net forum.
"I said it long ago, Jiang Wuming couldn't possibly be the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall – he's only twenty years old, how could he dominate the Two-Star God of War rankings?"
"You idiots who were so vocal before, didn't you adamantly claim that Jiang Wuming's statement was like covering his ears while stealing a bell? Now, the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department has also issued a statement, are you going to question the Martial Department's authority?"
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Countless remarks like these filled the entire Divine Net forum, which was awash with voices of debate.
Concurrently, top martial arts forces worldwide expressed doubt regarding the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department's announcement.
However, no force openly questioned it. Instead, they immediately mobilized their intelligence networks to investigate the so-called truth.
Ninja Country, the ancestral land of the Sato family.
Sato Tenichi, as the helmsman of the Sato family, issued instructions to the family's intelligence chief and then made another call to Amamiya Takehiro.
"Lord Amamiya Takehiro, I believe the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department and that brat Jiang Wuming are colluding in a play!"
Upon connecting the call, Sato Tenichi spoke first, clearly stating his opinion.
"I think so too."
Amamiya Takehiro agreed with Sato Tenichi's assessment, but at the same time, felt powerless.
Since Jiang Wuming and the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department had simultaneously issued statements, the Ninja Country's Martial Society had no reason to take action against Jiang Wuming.
"Lord Amamiya Takehiro, I suggest that the Ninja Country's Martial Society send a letter to the War God Hall, requesting their intervention to investigate this matter and thoroughly verify Jiang Wuming's identity!"
Sato Tenichi proposed in a low voice, "Since the assassination operation in South Port was carried out by an organization from Europa, it must be related to Anthony @Roman. He should support the War God Hall in doing this. With his support, the War God Hall will definitely intervene in this matter!"
This time, Amamiya Takehiro remained silent.
Because he knew that if the Ninja Country's Martial Society did this, it would be tantamount to completely falling out with the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department!
"Lord Amamiya Takehiro, for the dignity of the Imperial Martial Society and the martial arts world, we must do this!"
Sato Tenichi, fully understanding Amamiya Takehiro's thoughts, added fuel to the fire.
"Alright!"
After careful consideration, Amamiya Takehiro decided to adopt Sato Tenichi's suggestion.
Upon ending the call, Amamiya Takehiro immediately arranged for someone to draft a report to the War God Hall.
To be precise, it was a complaint!
And just ten minutes later, this report reached Anthony @Roman.
In the ancient castle in Europa, Anthony @Roman sat in his wheelchair as usual, with two young girls massaging his legs. He held the report from the Ninja Country's Martial Society, looking down at it while having a video call with a prominent figure from the War God Hall.
"Anthony, what are your plans?"
When Anthony @Roman looked up, the person in the video spoke first.
It was a slender middle-aged man, shrouded in dark true qi, making his appearance indistinguishable. He had even intentionally altered his voice.
However—
Even so, Anthony @Roman knew the other party's identity.
The current殿主 of the War God Hall, the chairman of the War God Hall Council, and one of his father's students.
Of course, this was his public identity.
In Anthony @Roman's heart, the person in the video had only one identity.
A puppet.
"The War God Hall will not intervene in this matter."
Anthony @Roman spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse.
"Why?"
The middle-aged man in the video asked with some confusion.
He knew very well that exposing Jiang Wuming's identity was instigated by Anthony @Roman.
"Because the War God Hall cannot prove that Jiang Zhan's son is the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall, and my objective is not for the War God Hall to intervene in this matter at this time."
Anthony @Roman replied.
"Then what is your plan?" the person in the video asked curiously.
"Dragon Country has a saying: a target of public criticism."
A sinister smile appeared on Anthony @Roman's face, his voice so hoarse it made one's scalp tingle.
"Now, Jiang Zhan's son has become a target of public criticism – any force that had enmity with Jiang Zhan in the past will try their utmost to eliminate him!
In the future, if Jiang Zhan's son accidentally reveals himself, or if we find a way to make him reveal himself, proving he is the殿主 of the War Dragon Hall, then the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department will become the target of public criticism!"
"You are truly brilliant!"
The middle-aged man in the video was first surprised, then sincerely praised, "What you care about is not Jiang Zhan's son. Or rather, until Jiang Zhan's son truly grows up, he poses no threat to you, and you can kill him whenever you wish.
What you truly care about is the threat from the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department!
Or rather, what the War God Hall needs to care about is the Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department!"
"Hehehe... Esteemed Chairman, I haven't said anything."
Anthony @Roman gave a sinister smile, and then, in front of the Chairman in the video, he directly killed the two young girls.
Hearing Anthony @Roman's sinister laughter and witnessing his cruel actions, the Chairman in the video felt a chill run down his spine.
Even though he already knew and had witnessed Anthony @Roman's brutality, seeing it firsthand made him feel that Anthony @Roman was truly too cruel!
However—
He did not express his inner thoughts, nor did he offer any comments on the matter, but silently ended the call.
"The Dragon Kingdom's Martial Department, which protected Jiang Zhan back then, did not pay the price!
Now, if you want to protect Jiang Zhan's son, you must pay the price!"
The next moment.
Anthony @Roman's cold voice echoed in the hall, his words filled with bone-chilling hatred!
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