As the Marshal of the Dragon Country's Military Department and one of the top figures on the Five-Star War God rankings, Qi Wufu understood how terrifying it was for a martial artist to have their ultimate trump card revealed in a life-or-death battle where the strength difference was negligible.
It was akin to playing Texas Hold'em with your opponent knowing your hole cards.
While he didn't mind the world knowing Jiang Wuming was formidable, he didn't want Jiang Wuming's enemies within the Jiang family to know *why* he was formidable, let alone have Jiang Wuming's trump cards exposed.
Therefore, he personally issued a death order to Qin Yuanzheng: destroy the combat footage, do not disseminate combat details, and only report the outcome. His attitude was exceptionally resolute, even resorting to terms like "top-level secret" and "personally clearing house."
The next morning, at the secret base of the Western Region Army's Snow Mountain Guard Squad.
"A second-star War God at the ninth stage killing a third-star War God at the ninth stage. Brother Wuming is absolutely awesome!"
Yuan He, upon learning the outcome of the battle at the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute, was already shouting in the base's training ground early in the morning.
As he spoke, he saw Ye Kunlun's face turn as black as coal and sarcastically rolled his eyes.
"Wu Fengzi, what are you looking at? Not only did you prevent me from joining the Zhan Long Squad, but you also won't let me praise Brother Wuming?"
"???"
Ye Kunlun's face darkened further. Did he prevent him from speaking?
He just disliked Yuan He's gesticulating. It wasn't *him*, the "Flower Monk," who accomplished it, so why was he so excited?!
"Jiang Wuming is worthy of being called the number one among the younger generation in the global martial arts world!"
"Exactly! Back then, Jiang Zhan emerged like a comet, suppressing an era. Now, Jiang Wuming is pushing ahead like a surging wave. This is a blessing for the Dragon Country's martial arts world, but also a sorrow for people like us!"
Other members of the Western Region Snow Mountain Squad couldn't help but sigh.
Ye Kunlun's mouth twitched. He wanted to say something but felt utterly powerless.
Even though he had always considered himself superior, refusing to bow to anyone, and even treating "life and death with indifference, fight if you're not convinced" as his motto, he had to admit that in front of Jiang Wuming, all martial arts geniuses, including himself, paled in comparison!
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The Central Region Army, Loulan Squad Secret Base.
"Brother Wang, have you heard about what happened at the Hanghu War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute?"
Mo Ling arrived at the training ground and saw Wang Tuo and others present. She turned her gaze to Captain Wang Tuo.
In informal settings, she addressed Wang Tuo as Brother Wang.
*Swish!*
Upon hearing Mo Ling's words, Lin Xiao's expression instantly changed.
Ever since the battle at Putuo Temple, news about Qin Xiaozhi and the Zhan Long Squad had been like a nightmare to him—every time he heard it, he felt like he was being slapped in the face.
"I've heard."
Wang Tuo nodded.
"That Jiang Wuming is too damn abnormal, not human!"
An Lu Tu couldn't help but curse to express his feelings.
As the son of the Northern Region Army Commander, he had heard about the battle at the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute the previous night. Even now, he still found it unbelievable—a second-star War God at the ninth stage single-handedly killing a third-star War God at the ninth stage was an unprecedented legend!
Moreover, Jiang Wuming had killed an extraterrestrial enemy!
When extraterrestrial enemies descended into this world, they were suppressed and weakened by the rules, their strength greatly diminished. However, their application and control of Zhen Qi, as well as their combat experience, were far beyond those of Earth's martial artists!
"The Marshal and the Dragon Gate Sect Leader, Master Zhuge Lingjun, chose to pass the God Slaying Saber to Jiang Wuming before he joined the Military Department. There's a reason for that—no one in this world is more suited to wield the God Slaying Saber!"
As An Lu Tu finished speaking, Wang Tuo sighed with a complex expression.
Initially, when Jiang Wuming carried the God Slaying Saber to Loulan Ancient City and encountered Wang Tuo and others on its streets, Wang Tuo's first reaction was shock, and his second was indignation.
At that time, he thought that even though Jiang Wuming was Jiang Zhan's son, he didn't deserve the God Slaying Saber!
Now, he was convinced.
Wholeheartedly convinced!
Hearing Wang Tuo's sigh, everyone fell silent, as if implicitly agreeing with his words.
"I really want to see the video of Jiang Wuming's fight. It's a pity it's reportedly been destroyed."
After a brief silence, Mo Ling said with regret, a peculiar glint flashing in her eyes.
The glint was fleeting, unnoticed by anyone!
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The Southern Region Army, Sharp Blade Squad Secret Base.
An elder from the Military Department arrived at Ye Feng's residence.
For the past few days, Ye Feng had been in seclusion, cultivating, and his progress had been incredibly rapid.
"Xiao Feng, an extraterrestrial enemy descended in Hanghu yesterday," the Military Department elder said.
"How many extraterrestrial enemies descended? What was their strength? What was the final outcome?" Ye Feng fired off three questions, as if from his soul.
"Two extraterrestrial enemies descended. One of them was a third-star War God at the ninth stage, who was killed single-handedly by Jiang Wuming," the Military Department elder replied.
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng's pupils dilated sharply, followed by silence.
It seemed he didn't know what language to use to express his feelings.
After a full half-minute, Ye Feng finally spoke, "Is there any combat footage?"
"No, it was destroyed," the Military Department elder said.
"Elder, I'll continue my closed-door cultivation. Call me if anything comes up."
Ye Feng spoke again, his previously dim eyes now flashing with light.
It was the light of fighting spirit, and the light of never giving up!
Even though Jiang Wuming repeatedly achieved the extraordinary and created one myth after another in the martial arts world, he had not given up on his pursuit of Jiang Wuming!
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The Northern Region Army, Dragon God Guard Squad Secret Base.
Including Gu Tianlong, all squad members gathered in the training ground.
Originally, Gu Tianlong had no interest in team combat and training. However, he had been criticized by his master and had also learned from his master that Zhuge Lingjun was dissatisfied with his performance and that of the Dragon God Guard Squad.
For this reason, Gu Tianlong had been organizing his team members to cultivate together from time to time these past few days.
"Captain, someone said that extraterrestrial enemies descended at the Hanghu War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute last night, and Jiang Wuming single-handedly killed an extraterrestrial enemy, a third-star War God at the ninth stage. Is that true?"
In the training ground, a member of the Dragon God Squad asked.
Gu Tianlong's brow furrowed.
"I heard about it too. It's too exaggerated!"
Another team member chimed in, then asked Gu Tianlong, "Captain, do you have any combat footage? Let us watch it?"
"I also want to know how Jiang Wuming actually did it!"
A third team member also looked expectant.
"Where the hell am I supposed to steal videos for you guys?!"
Gu Tianlong, with a dark expression, cursed loudly, then said, "Training is canceled for today. Disperse!"
As he spoke, Gu Tianlong, with a cold expression, flickered and left the training ground directly.
If Qin Xiaozhi was Lin Xiao's nightmare, then Jiang Wuming was Gu Tianlong's nightmare. Every time he heard news about Jiang Wuming, he would feel inexplicably agitated and annoyed!
However—
Less than a minute after Gu Tianlong returned to his residence, he received a call from his master.
Because Gu Tianlong's performance in the previous period had been truly awful, his master, Long Yongjie, not only scolded him over the phone but also specifically assigned the protector of the Dragon God Squad—that Dragon Gate elder—to supervise Gu Tianlong.
If Gu Tianlong exhibited any abnormality or poor behavior, the Dragon Gate elder would immediately inform Long Yongjie.
After Gu Tianlong left, Long Yongjie received a report call.
Just like last time, Long Yongjie lambasted Gu Tianlong over the phone.
"Damn it, Jiang Wuming, you bastard, why aren't you dead yet?!"
After hanging up the phone, Gu Tianlong roared with a ferocious expression.
After the roar, Gu Tianlong seemed to recall something, and a cold smirk reappeared on his lips:
"The more you jump around, the faster you'll die—I don't believe the extraterrestrial enemies and the Roman family will let you truly grow up!"