Liu Xin hadn't noticed Jiang Wuming's arrival before speaking to Neil, merely intending to shift everyone's attention and spare Gu Tianlong any embarrassment. He hadn't expected Jiang Wuming to arrive and retort immediately upon his words.
Swish, swish, swish…
As Jiang Wuming's sharp words echoed in their ears and they watched him, wearing a ghost mask, stride into the Liu family ancestral home, everyone present turned their gaze towards Jiang Wuming in unison.
When did he appear?
In an instant, apart from Qin Yuanzheng, Qin Linhai, and Qin Xiaozhi, who knew the inside story, everyone else was filled with confusion!
This was because, like Liu Xin, they hadn't sensed Jiang Wuming's presence earlier and had no idea when he had arrived.
There were no answers.
At this moment, all eyes were fixed on Jiang Wuming.
Under the sunlight, the ghost mask completely concealed Jiang Wuming's face, with only a narrow slit revealing his eyes, making it impossible to see his features.
Among them, Li Lianyi, clad in a white robe, had a sharp glint in her eyes.
With just one glance, Li Lianyi could tell that Jiang Wuming's build and height were almost identical to the current Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall, but their voices were different.
Jiang Wuming's voice was clear and crisp, whereas the current Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall's voice was deep and resonant, more like that of a middle-aged man.
Beyond that, their auras differed.
Jiang Wuming exuded no martial aura whatsoever, like a placid lake, while the current Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall was enveloped in white True Qi, emanating a powerful aura like a stormy sea.
These differences caused Li Lianyi's eyes to sparkle, and she seemed to be contemplating something in her mind.
"The Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall projects an aura of a One-star War God. Is he truly only a One-star War God?"
"Impossible! He has killed a Two-star War God before and is ranked on the Two-star War God List. How can he be a One-star War God?"
"The Two-star War God List is ranked by combat power, not martial cultivation level. Perhaps the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall once killed a Two-star War God while he himself was only at the One-star War God realm?"
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As Li Lianyi pondered a certain question, nearly all the martial artists present sensed the aura emanating from Jiang Wuming. Many were shocked, and gasps of surprise erupted.
This was because it was Jiang Wuming's first public appearance as the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall. Even the globally renowned martial arts organization, the War God Hall, and all intelligence agencies were unaware of Jiang Wuming's background; he was known as one of the most mysterious individuals on the planet!
Prior to today, almost everyone's understanding of the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall was limited to the official information on the Divine Net.
Under such circumstances, hardly anyone expected the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall to be merely a One-star War God!
"Heh… Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall, I am truly curious, with you being just a One-star War God, where do you get the audacity to engage me in a battle of life and death?"
While everyone was still in shock, Liu Xin sneered, both to respond to Jiang Wuming's earlier words and to regain his composure, and to probe Jiang Wuming, confirming if he was indeed a One-star War God.
There was no response. Jiang Wuming acted as if Liu Xin's words were mere air. His body, enveloped in white True Qi, flashed like lightning and instantly arrived at the martial arts arena.
Throughout the process, his steps were uninterrupted, and his gaze did not fall upon anyone, as if everyone present was irrelevant to him.
"Brother Liu, why waste words with him? Just kill him directly!"
Seeing this, an elder from the Qingcheng Sect of Dragon Country couldn't help but speak.
The Qingcheng Sect was located in the southeastern part of Dragon Country, not far from the Liu family. They specialized in sword techniques and had exchanged martial arts with the Liu family multiple times, maintaining a good relationship.
"That's right, Master Liu. This Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall is so arrogant at just the One-star War God level, completely disregarding the martial arts world of Dragon Country!"
"Master Liu, kill him and let him know that the martial arts world of Dragon Country is not to be belittled by him!"
The Sect Master of the Qingcheng Sect's words immediately set the tone, and many individuals from the martial arts circles of Dragon Country also spoke up, clearly supporting Liu Xin.
"Since when does Liu Xin represent the martial arts world of Dragon Country? Since when has the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall looked down on the martial arts world of Dragon Country? Stop putting on a moral high ground and inciting hatred!"
However, a dissenting voice soon emerged from the crowd.
The speaker was Ye Kunlun, the Young Master of the Kunlun Sect. He was displeased with Gu Tianlong, and therefore, he also found Liu Xin's effusive attempts to curry favor with Gu Tianlong contemptible.
Huh?
Upon hearing Ye Kunlun's words, those who had spoken looked at Ye Kunlun with surprise. They hadn't expected Ye Kunlun to speak up for the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall.
Ye Kunlun ignored their gazes. He was a straightforward person, and his earlier speech stemmed from his annoyance with Liu Xin and his feeling that some martial arts forces with good relations with the Liu family were being bullies.
"Everyone, please do not unnecessarily create enemies for the martial arts world of Dragon Country.
Firstly, the cause of this battle of life and death, as explained by the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall on the Divine Net, is a personal vendetta.
Secondly, the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall spoke in Dragon Country's language just now. How do you know he is not from Dragon Country? If he is from Dragon Country, he is also a member of the martial arts world of Dragon Country!"
At this moment, Qin Yuanzheng, the Commander of the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department of Dragon Country, also spoke.
After the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department's earnest attempt to recruit Jiang Wuming failed, they tried every means to prevent Jiang Wuming from standing in opposition to the Martial Department of Dragon Country. Yet, these blokes were continuously inciting animosity!
At this moment, Qin Yuanzheng wished he could slap those who had spoken in support of Liu Xin!
Hearing the words of Ye Kunlun and Qin Yuanzheng consecutively, those members of the Dragon Country martial arts community who had spoken earlier fell silent.
This was because Ye Kunlun and Qin Yuanzheng held prominent positions, and they were unwilling to offend them.
Moreover, both Ye Kunlun and Qin Yuanzheng had made very reasonable points, leaving them with no grounds for rebuttal.
"General Qin, it doesn't matter if we make enemies; he will soon be dead."
Seeing the large martial arts arena fall silent, Liu Xin suddenly spoke to Qin Yuanzheng.
As his voice fell, he turned and walked towards the arena without waiting for Qin Yuanzheng's reply.
Unlike Jiang Wuming, who had moved with the speed of lightning to the arena, Liu Xin walked slowly, his steps steady and powerful.
Crack!
Crack!
Crack!
With every step Liu Xin took, a footprint was left on the ground. The sound of his footsteps was exceptionally loud, and the footsteps resonated with the air, creating a sound like an army of thousands charging forward, a thunderous momentum.
Simultaneously, Liu Xin's aura grew stronger. By the time he stopped, his aura had reached its peak. His internal blood and qi boiled completely, surging like a tide, and a terrifying aura spread outwards from his body as the center!
So strong!
Some of the younger martial artists who were closer to him were intimidated by his aura, their faces paling and their legs weakening. Fortunately, the powerful individuals from their respective sects or delegations quickly stepped forward to shield them from Liu Xin's oppressive aura.
Ye Kunlun, Gu Tianlong, and Yuan He, three young martial arts geniuses, remained unmoved and their expressions unchanged. However, they were secretly somewhat amazed by Liu Xin's strength and understood that they were currently no match for Liu Xin.
At the same time, Jiang Wuming stood proudly on the arena, completely unaffected by Liu Xin's oppressive aura, nor did he respond to Liu Xin's words.
This was because action was the best response!
After Liu Xin was beaten into a pulpy mess, and the entire venue fell silent, he would make his voice heard across the entire world!
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