On the martial arts field, everyone’s attention was focused on Jiang Wuming and Wang Tuo.
At this moment, Gu Tianlong suddenly spoke, appearing exceptionally abrupt.
Swish, swish, swish…
For a moment, except for Jiang Wuming, everyone, including Wang Tuo, immediately turned their gaze towards Gu Tianlong.
“Gu Tianlong, are you telling me what to do?”
Wang Tuo’s face was icy, and he glared at Gu Tianlong.
“Wang Tuo, I am merely stating facts. What Brother Lin Xiao said about Qin Xiaozhi’s transformation from a deserter to a loyal subject is all true, and everyone in the military department knows it. Jiang Wuming forcing Lin Xiao to apologize in public is too overbearing! If you don’t stand up for Lin Xiao, that’s one thing, but you even attacked Lin Xiao. Is it because Jiang Wuming’s father was the commander of the Loulan Legion, or because you fear his strength?”
Gu Tianlong ignored everyone’s gaze and Wang Tuo’s anger, his expression calm.
For him, his sudden interjection had two purposes.
First, to escalate the conflict between Wang Tuo and Jiang Wuming.
He subjectively believed that Wang Tuo, having heard the words of the old soldier from the Loulan Legion, did not want to be an ungrateful person, and thus deliberately disciplined Lin Xiao to pacify the situation.
This was a bitter stratagem; Wang Tuo secretly hated Jiang Wuming.
Second, he wanted to publicly highlight Jiang Wuming’s overbearing nature, making Jiang Wuming the target of public criticism.
“Gu Tianlong, I made Lin Xiao apologize because we, the vanguard of the Loulan Legion and the members of the Central Domain Guardian Squad, cannot be ungrateful or repay kindness with enmity!”
Wang Tuo spoke coldly, both as a response to Gu Tianlong and as a message to Lin Xiao, An Lutou, Mo Ling, and other members of the Central Domain Guardian Squad.
Hmm?
Gu Tianlong’s brow furrowed. He vaguely felt that his judgment was flawed, but he continued to speak:
“Wang Tuo, what constitutes ungratefulness and repaying kindness with enmity? Does Brother Lin Xiao stating facts count? Or is he questioning Qin Xiaozhi’s six-star martial artist strength in joining the Guardian Squad for prestige? If it’s the latter, then many people questioned it just now. Does Jiang Wuming have to discipline all of them one by one?!”
“Gu Tianlong, you don’t need to sow discord.”
This time, before Wang Tuo could speak, Jiang Wuming looked at Gu Tianlong expressionlessly and said word by word:
“I made Lin Xiao apologize because, in the ancient city of Loulan, he mentioned to me the matter of Xiaozhi being mistakenly identified as a deserter back then. Today, he hasn’t learned his lesson and continues to bring up old matters. Although every word is true, his words clearly intended to mislead others.
As for my brother Qin Xiaozhi joining the Eastern Domain Legion Guardian Squad, that was my decision.
Not only Qin Xiaozhi, but all other members of the Battle Dragon Squad were personally selected by me—I believe they are all qualified to join the Battle Dragon Guardian Squad!”
“Uh…”
As Jiang Wuming spoke, Gu Tianlong, Wang Tuo, and everyone else present except for the Battle Dragon Squad were stunned.
The roster of the other four Guardian Squads were finalized and reported to the Military Department Headquarters after being drafted by the four domain legions, and only after approval by the Military Department Headquarters were they officially established.
In other words, even the legion commanders of each domain did not have the authority to make the final decision on the roster!
And according to Jiang Wuming, the roster for the Eastern Domain Legion’s Battle Dragon Squad was determined by him…
How could this not shock everyone?!
“If anyone has any doubts about this, and believes that my actions violate the regulations of the Military Department, they can go to the relevant personnel at the Military Department Headquarters to report the issue. Do not speak ill of my brother in front of him, nor gossip behind his back, it’s pointless.”
Jiang Wuming said this, glanced at Qin Xiaozhi, and secretly shook his head at Qin Xiaozhi, signaling him not to speak, as he would handle this matter entirely today.
“Tsk tsk, setting your own roster and not allowing others to discuss it, how impressive!”
Gu Tianlong recovered and continued his sarcastic remarks, feeling as bitter as if he had eaten a sour lemon.
“Gu Tianlong, if you could win crucial matches in the Global Martial Arts Competition like Brother Wuming, defend the honor of the Dragon Country’s martial arts world, fight until the alien enemies’ faith collapsed in the ancient city of Loulan, and turn the tide at Hanshan Temple to prevent a major disaster—then I wouldn’t object even if you let your dog join the Northern Domain Guardian Squad!”
This time, as soon as Gu Tianlong finished speaking, another voice filled with sarcasm rang out.
The speaker was Ye Kunlun.
The Young Master of Kunlun, known as the Martial Maniac, whose motto was: Face life and death with indifference, and fight if you disagree!
“Ye Kunlun, you…”
Gu Tianlong did not expect Ye Kunlun to suddenly jump out. His face turned green with anger, and he instinctively prepared to retort.
However—
Ye Kunlun was not only an expert in fighting, knowing that the early bird catches the worm and to overwhelm the opponent with a single burst of momentum; he was also skilled in arguments. He gave Gu Tianlong no chance to speak and continued to mock him:
“Unfortunately, you cannot. On the contrary, in the genius group matches of the Global Martial Arts Competition, you were selfish, cowardly, openly disobeyed Marshal Qi Wufu’s orders, did not rendezvous with us, did not support us, and became a laughingstock of the Dragon Gate and the entire Dragon Country’s martial arts world—If I were you, I wouldn’t even have the face to come to the Military Department Headquarters, let alone join the Guardian Squad!”
“You are talking nonsense!”
Gu Tianlong was so angry his liver and kidneys hurt, wishing he could slap Ye Kunlun to death. But he ultimately suppressed the urge to act, first vehemently denying what Ye Kunlun said, then deliberately changing the subject, and sneering, “You are the Young Master of Kunlun, why do you need to fawn over Jiang Wuming like this?!”
“As you said, I am merely stating a fact.”
Ye Kunlun smiled playfully, then turned to look at Jiang Wuming, indirectly responding to Gu Tianlong’s latter statement. “Brother Wuming, although I admire you wholeheartedly, I only respect your character. As for your strength, I do not concede. Being ahead for a moment does not mean being ahead. My entire team from the Western Domain Guardian Squad and I will compete with you and the Battle Dragon Squad with all our might!”
“——”
Gu Tianlong was speechless.
Because Ye Kunlun’s words indicated that he intended to challenge Jiang Wuming and the Battle Dragon Squad, which had nothing to do with fawning over Jiang Wuming.
“Brother Wuming, our Central Domain Legion Guardian Squad will also compete with all our might!”
Wang Tuo echoed, also stating his stance.
“The Southern Domain Legion Guardian Squad as well!”
Ye Feng, who had been silent all along, also spoke, his expression full of fighting spirit.
“???”
Ye Kunlun’s expression turned ugly. He had not expected things to turn out this way.
At the same time, he keenly sensed that the members of the Northern Domain Legion Guardian Squad, including the elder from the Dragon Gate, were all looking at him expectantly, as if waiting for his response. He then said, “I…”
“You are not worthy.”
Ye Kunlun interrupted him directly.
Yuan He, the Young Master of the Buddhist Sect: “The Buddha says, jealousy is the original sin.”
Wang Tuo: “Sowing discord is disgusting.”
Ye Feng: “Selfish and cowardly.”
“You…”
Gu Tianlong’s face changed drastically, and he was furious. But as soon as he spoke, he was horrified to find that Ye Kunlun, Yuan He, Wang Tuo, and Ye Feng were all looking at him with unfriendly expressions.
The feeling was as if if his next words were displeasing, they would collectively teach him how to behave!
Gu Tianlong realized this and swallowed the words that were about to come out, feeling wronged. At the same time, he clearly saw that the members of the other Northern Domain Legion Guardian Squad were looking at him with strange expressions, as if questioning, or perhaps disappointed.
Those with virtue are helped by many; those without virtue are helped by few.
Gu Tianlong once again brought shame upon himself!
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