While the Buddhist Sect, Kunlun, and Dragon Gate were the three major martial arts powers in a tripartite standoff in Dragon Country, Dragon Gate held greater fame and prestige.
This was because Dragon Gate had contributed greatly when the Martial Department was established in Dragon Country – many disciples of Dragon Gate were in the Martial Department, and the core cultivation techniques of the Martial Department were precisely the hereditary teachings of Dragon Gate.
More importantly, the Dragon Gate Sect Leader, Zhuge Lingjun, was hailed as the strongest expert in Dragon Country’s martial arts circles, his strength surpassing even Marshal Qi Wufu of Dragon Country’s Martial Department!
As for the young master of Dragon Gate, Gu Tianlong, he was no less impressive. He was hailed as Dragon Country’s most talented martial artist and one of the world’s strongest prodigies!
Because of this, although Gu Tianlong and Long Yongjie arrived later, they caused a greater sensation than Kun Mu and Ye Kunlun, instantly capturing everyone’s attention!
Gu Tianlong was tall and slender, dressed in a purple robe. He had long hair, rare in modern cities, fair skin, and sharp, angular features. Coupled with his noble aura, he exuded more charisma than the male leads in costume dramas. If he walked down the street, he would definitely attract the attention of most young girls.
However, for the crowd, Gu Tianlong’s most captivating attribute was his aura!
“My goodness, the young master of Dragon Gate has actually broken through to the God of War realm!”
Immediately, the quiet of the Liu family’s martial arts arena was shattered as someone exclaimed loudly, as if witnessing the most incredible event in the world.
“N-No, that’s right, the aura he’s exuding is that of a one-star God of War!”
“If I recall correctly, he’s only twenty-seven years old and has already become a one-star God of War. It’s unbelievable!”
“He’s broken Jiang Zhan’s record! He’s a year younger than Jiang Zhan was when he became a God of War. He truly deserves the title of Dragon Country’s number one martial arts prodigy!”
Following the first voice, the previously silent Liu family martial arts arena became like a pot of boiling water, instantly erupting with constant exclamations.
Whether old or young, from Dragon Country or abroad, almost all martial artists were shocked by Gu Tianlong’s breakthrough to the God of War realm!
Hearing the exclamations and facing admiring gazes, Gu Tianlong calmly walked towards the martial arts arena with Long Yongjie, seemingly accustomed to such scenes.
Indeed, this was the case.
As the eldest young master of the Gu family and the young master of Dragon Gate, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, always being the center of attention wherever he went.
Crack!
At this moment, Ye Kunlun stopped in his tracks, his fists clenched, radiating intense battle intent.
“We are here to watch the competition today, don’t cause trouble,” Kun Mu reminded him.
Genius possesses its own pride, and Ye Kunlun was particularly evident.
Kun Mu knew that Ye Kunlun was displeased that Gu Tianlong had stolen his thunder. Moreover, Ye Kunlun himself was a combat enthusiast who loved nothing more than sparring with others.
Or rather, fighting was a more accurate description.
In Kunlun Sect, from the elders down to the disciples, there was almost no one who hadn’t sparred with Ye Kunlun.
“Hmph, let him bask in the glory for now.”
Ye Kunlun snorted coldly, unclenched his fists, and abandoned the idea of sparring with Gu Tianlong.
On one hand, Kun Mu had spoken up to stop him, and he couldn’t go against Kun Mu’s wishes.
On the other hand, although he could break through to the God of War realm at any time, he hadn’t yet perfected the Nine-Star Warrior realm. A hasty breakthrough would be detrimental to his future cultivation, and he likely wouldn’t be able to defeat Gu Tianlong.
“It is a great honor for the Liu family that Master Long and Young Master Gu can grace us with their presence!”
At the same time, Liu Xin stepped forward immediately, stopping in front of Long Yongjie and Gu Tianlong, clasped his fists in a salute, and flattered them profusely.
“Congratulations, Young Master Gu, on breaking through to the God of War realm, becoming the youngest God of War and the strongest martial arts prodigy in the global martial arts world, creating a new legend!”
“Master Liu is too kind.”
Gu Tianlong stood tall and chest out. While seemingly humble, he did not deny Liu Xin’s words, and his pride was clearly written on his face.
Facing all this, neither the people from Dragon Country’s martial arts circles nor martial artists from other countries spoke in objection – as of now, no God of War younger than Gu Tianlong had been revealed. Gu Tianlong could indeed be considered the world’s strongest martial arts prodigy and had the capital to be proud!
Qin Yuanzheng, Qin Linhai, and Qin Xiaozhi were not among them.
“Gu Tianlong became a one-star God of War at twenty-seven, and everyone is already so shocked. If they knew that the Master of War Dragon Hall, who is about to engage in a life-or-death battle with Liu Xin, a dominant figure among two-star Gods of War, is only twenty years old, what would their reaction be?”
At this moment, Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Linhai, father and son, couldn’t help but think this in their hearts.
As for Qin Xiaozhi, he merely curled his lips.
In his opinion, Gu Tianlong, who was so arrogant at the moment, would be crushed like a dead dog with a single slap if he fought Jiang Wuming!
Besides the three Qin family members, another person was unfazed by Liu Xin’s words.
Li Lianshi.
Accompanied by Yun Yan, she entered the Liu family’s ancestral residence and walked towards the martial arts arena.
Today, she was still dressed in a white robe, her black hair tied up with a hairpin. Her beautiful face was as calm as ever, as if nothing in the world could stir any emotional fluctuation within her.
She did not exude an aloofness that pushed people away, yet at the same time, she made one feel distant and unreachable.
Cold and elegant.
This aura was displayed perfectly in her.
“Who is that woman? Why does she look like a fairy?”
When Li Lianshi and Yun Yan appeared in everyone’s sight, someone immediately exclaimed again.
“She has a God of War following behind her, seemingly as her bodyguard?”
“For a God of War to be a bodyguard, how illustrious must her status be?”
For a time, almost all the young martial artists were amazed by Li Lianshi’s beauty and temperament, while also being surprised that a martial artist who was a God of War seemed to be following her like a bodyguard or a servant.
Hearing the words of the young martial artists, Gu Tianlong’s brows twitched slightly.
He had sensed the auras of Li Lianshi and Yun Yan when they entered the Liu family’s ancestral residence, but he hadn’t paid much attention to a one-star God of War. At this moment, hearing that the one-star God of War was acting as a bodyguard or servant made him somewhat surprised.
This was because, to his knowledge, in the entirety of Dragon Country, there were only a handful of young women who could have a one-star martial artist as a bodyguard or servant!
Among them was a woman he admired and cherished, the only woman he felt was worthy of being his wife!
“She is the granddaughter of the divine doctor Li Guyi, Li Lianshi!”
At this moment, someone recognized Li Lianshi.
Huh?
Hearing the name in surprise, Gu Tianlong’s heart stirred, his expression changed again, and he turned directly.
The next moment, Gu Tianlong saw Li Lianshi, his pupils dilated, a hint of surprise on his face, but more so joy!
This was because Li Lianshi was the woman in his heart!
Then, under everyone’s gaze, Li Lianshi, accompanied by Yun Yan, walked slowly towards the martial arts arena with light steps.
“Lianshi, why are you here?”
As Li Lianshi was about to reach the martial arts arena, Gu Tianlong proactively stepped forward, a bright smile on his face.
He had visited the Li family with the Dragon Gate Sect Leader and had met Li Lianshi once.
It was precisely at that meeting that Li Lianshi left a deep impression on Gu Tianlong, constantly lingering in his mind.
“Just to take a look.”
Li Lianshi responded blandly.
“I remember that besides being interested in medicine, you weren’t interested in anything else, including martial arts. Why are you suddenly here to watch the competition?”
Li Lianshi’s indifferent attitude somewhat unsettled Gu Tianlong, but he thought of the rumors about her personality and didn’t mind, continuing to ask with a smile.
“We don’t seem to be familiar enough for you to ask such a question.”
Li Lianshi replied expressionlessly, then, without waiting for Gu Tianlong to respond, she greeted those she had met before, such as Long Yongjie, Kun Mu, Master Kongming, and the father-son duo Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Linhai.
Gu Tianlong was left aside, a stark contrast to the adulation he had just received. He felt awkward and humiliated, his smile vanishing!
Seeing this, Liu Xin’s heart stirred. To alleviate Gu Tianlong’s awkwardness, he turned to Neil, a staff member of the Divine Network, and asked, “Mr. Neil, you should be able to contact the Master of War Dragon Hall through the Divine Network, right?”
Swish, swish, swish…
As expected, Liu Xin’s question instantly attracted everyone’s attention and resolved Gu Tianlong’s embarrassment.
After all, the purpose of everyone’s presence today was to witness the life-or-death battle between the Master of War Dragon Hall and Liu Xin!
“Yes, what is it?”
Neil looked at Liu Xin somewhat puzzled.
“Mr. Neil, please tell the Master of War Dragon Hall that if he regrets it and dares not to come, I can forgive his ignorance and allow him to cancel this life-or-death battle,” Liu Xin said, standing proudly.
“However, for making so many people wait for him, his sin is unforgivable. He must kneel in the Liu family’s martial arts arena and repent for three days and three nights!”
“Who told you I dare not come?!”
The next moment.
Before Neil could respond to Liu Xin, a voice suddenly rang out.
As the voice fell, a figure appeared.
The youth, wearing a ghost mask, stepped into the Liu family’s ancestral residence!