The secret base of the Northern Region Legion's Dragon God Guard Squad.
*Whoosh!*
Gu Tianlong sat cross-legged in his room, his eyes snapping open, a sharp glint flashing within them, his aura powerful.
After several days of secluded cultivation, he had successfully broken through to the two-star War God realm, directly reaching the second stage of the two-star War God!
This result made him somewhat excited!
Hmm?
Amidst his excitement, Gu Tianlong clearly sensed an aura rapidly approaching his room.
The Dragon Gate Elder, also the protector of the Northern Region Legion's Dragon God Squad.
Because this elder often reported to the Dragon Gate Grand Elder, Long Yongjie, causing Gu Tianlong to be criticized multiple times, he had a very poor impression of this Dragon Gate Elder.
At this moment, sensing the Dragon Gate Elder's approach, Gu Tianlong was stunned at first, then subjectively believed that the elder had detected his breakthrough to the second stage of the two-star War God realm, and inwardly sneered.
*Bang... Bang...*
Soon, the Dragon Gate Elder appeared at the doorway of his room and knocked.
"Enter."
Gu Tianlong spoke indifferently, maintaining his cross-legged posture.
The Dragon Gate Elder pushed open the door and entered, holding a tablet computer.
"Tianlong, congratulations on breaking through to the two-star War God realm."
The Dragon Gate Elder could clearly sense the change in Gu Tianlong's aura and spoke his congratulations first.
"It was luck."
Gu Tianlong tilted his head, speaking humbly but feeling proud internally and holding a proud demeanor.
"Tianlong, while you were in seclusion, extraterrestrial enemies descended upon East Sea Martial Academy, and a fierce battle erupted. The battle footage has been uploaded to the internal network of the Martial Department and the Divine Network forums. You should take a look."
The Dragon Gate Elder stated his purpose.
"Oh? The Battle Dragon Guard Squad participated?" Gu Tianlong's heart stirred upon hearing this, immediately thinking of something.
"Yes." The Dragon Gate Elder nodded.
"Elder, I just broke through and need to stabilize my realm. I don't have time to watch other squads' battle footage." Gu Tianlong's expression gradually turned grim.
"Tianlong, as I said, the East Sea Martial Academy defense battle was extremely brutal, with enemies of the four-star War God realm descending. The Battle Dragon Guard Squad, in conjunction with East Sea Martial Academy and the East Sea Branch, won this defense battle, and the Martial Department has decided to commend them. Furthermore, according to the information I've received, the War God Hall, after deliberation by the Elder Council, has decided to award Jiang Wuming the Knight Medal and grant him corresponding rewards for his performance in the East Sea Martial Academy defense battle. I suggest you still take a look." The Dragon Gate Elder added.
"Elder, I said I need to continue my secluded cultivation to consolidate my realm!"
The excitement and pride on Gu Tianlong's face vanished completely, his expression so grim it looked like it could drip water.
"Whether you watch it or not is up to you."
The Dragon Gate Elder placed the tablet computer down and turned to leave.
After the Dragon Gate Elder had completely left, Gu Tianlong hesitated for a moment, then got up and walked to the tablet computer, deciding to watch the battle footage.
Because, as far as he knew, Ren Xiaoyao's martial arts cultivation had not yet recovered, and neither East Sea Martial Academy nor the entire East Sea had any four-star War Gods. How did Jiang Wuming and others win this battle?
"Impossible! This is impossible! He couldn't have crossed two realms to kill an extraterrestrial enemy of the four-star War God realm! Even if that extraterrestrial enemy was injured!!"
A moment later, Gu Tianlong finished watching the battle footage, his expression a mixture of shock and ferocity.
Facing such a brutal battle, he was not moved in the slightest; instead, he questioned the accuracy of the information—he refused to believe it and could not accept this outcome!
To be precise, he could not accept the cruel reality that after breaking through to the two-star War God realm, he had not only failed to close the gap with Jiang Wuming but had instead seen the gap widen!
This immense disparity felt like a silent slap to his face, filling him with shame!
Immediately, his expression turning ferocious, he took out his phone and dialed his father, Gu Lü.
"Dad, is the information about the battle at East Sea Martial Academy true?" Gu Tianlong asked directly once the call connected.
"You're only finding out about this now?" Gu Lü asked with some confusion.
"Yes. I've been in seclusion these past few days and just found out." Gu Tianlong replied.
"It's true. Moreover, according to the information I just received, both the War God Hall and the Martial Department will be commending and rewarding Jiang Wuming and the Battle Dragon Squad. Even Long Shengzhe is going to personally attend the Martial Department's commendation event!" Gu Lü said with a complex tone.
"Wh-what? Elder Long is actually attending?!"
Gu Tianlong's eyes instantly widened, his face showing even greater shock.
Because he was well aware of what it meant for Long Shengzhe, as a Grand Elder of the Dragon Country, to attend the Martial Department's commendation event for Jiang Wuming and the Battle Dragon Squad!
"Mm."
"Dad, Elder Long isn't..."
"How about this, you come back. We'll talk when we meet."
Gu Lü interrupted Gu Tianlong.
Firstly, he felt that discussing some matters over the phone was too sensitive and might be overheard.
Secondly, Jiang Wuming had completely disrupted the political chessboard, and the situation had undergone a tremendous change. Gu Tianlong and the Gu family would both need to adjust some strategies.
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The secret base of the Southern Region Legion's Guard Squad.
Ye Feng, the captain and the eldest young master of the Ye family, was in seclusion.
After the video of the East Sea Martial Academy defense battle was released, he was the first to organize all members of his squad to watch it.
Just like Gu Tianlong, he had found it incredible at the time, but he believed and accepted the outcome of the battle, then cultivated as if he had gone mad.
Even though he knew the gap between himself and Jiang Wuming was widening, he still did not give up, but instead became even more diligent!
This was the difference between him and Gu Tianlong!
*Ding—*
Suddenly, the quiet of the room was broken by the ringing of a phone.
Ye Feng sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes closed, ignoring it.
However—
The phone continued to ring, and Ye Feng had no choice but to stop cultivating, get up, walk to the table, and pick up the mobile phone on it.
Hmm?
Immediately, his pupils slightly dilated, and he looked at the caller ID with a hint of shock—it was the private mobile number of Ye Zheng, the patriarch of the Ye family.
"I'm sorry, Grandpa, I was cultivating just now." Ye Feng answered the call and apologized first.
"Xiao Feng, return to the capital the day after tomorrow." Ye Zheng directly stated the purpose of his call.
"Return to the capital? Grandpa, is something happening at home that you want me to return for?" Ye Feng was startled at first, then realized something.
"You should know about the East Sea Martial Academy defense battle, right?" Ye Zheng asked back after a two-second silence.
"I know."
Ye Feng answered truthfully, still curious as to what this had to do with his grandfather asking him to return to Yan Jing.
"The day after tomorrow morning, the Martial Department will commend Jiang Wuming and the Battle Dragon Squad, and Long Shengzhe will personally attend the commendation event." Ye Zheng said.
"Uh..."
Ye Feng was instantly stunned.
As the eldest young master of the Ye family, he naturally knew very well what this statement meant.
"The day after tomorrow evening, I plan to invite Jiang Wuming to the Ye family manor for dinner. The entire Ye family will attend." Ye Zheng stated his ultimate objective. The novel Da Feng.
"Yes, Grandpa."
Hearing Ye Zheng's words again, Ye Feng snapped back from his shock. His heart felt uneasy, but he still respectfully accepted the order.
Can I still make him admit his mistakes and apologize at the Ye family?
After Ye Feng hung up the phone, he felt a sense of daze and couldn't help but ask himself in his heart.
No.
The next moment.
The answer surfaced in his mind.
This answer instantly shook his martial dao will.
However—
A few seconds later, he regained a firm expression.
As long as he was alive, he would not give up!
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