The Eastern Domain Military Legion's驻地 (zhùdì - station) was not far from the Liu family's ancestral home located on Purple Gold Mountain. Normally, it was only a thirty-minute drive, but due to heavy traffic congestion caused by the large number of people gathered on Purple Gold Mountain, it was already eleven o'clock by the time Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Xiaozhi arrived at the Liu family's ancestral grounds.
Because many people had come to watch the match at the Liu family's today, various vehicles were parked outside the Liu family's entrance. The drivers first dropped off Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Xiaozhi, grandfather and grandson, at the entrance before looking for parking spaces.
"General Qin Yuanzheng, Commander of the Eastern Domain Military Legion, has arrived!"
As Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Xiaozhi entered the Liu family's ancestral home, a Liu family disciple serving as a greeter immediately announced loudly. As the two walked towards the martial arts field, they instantly drew the attention of everyone present.
On one hand, Qin Yuanzheng was one of the five legion commanders of the Dragon Country's Martial Department, possessing the strength of a Three-star War God. Furthermore, he was a formidable general with a great reputation, not only renowned within Dragon Country but also influential in the global martial arts world.
On the other hand, this life-and-death battle was somewhat related to Qin Xiaozhi and the entire Qin family – the Qin family had attempted to support Jiang Wuming and the Su family, and had provided considerable assistance. However, they ultimately failed to get justice for the deceased Su Shirong, which led to this life-and-death battle!
"General Qin!"
Two staff members from the War God Hall and three individuals from the Dragon Country Martial Department's Law Enforcement Department, accompanied by several Eastern Domain Military Legion members including Qin Linhai, were the first to welcome Qin Yuanzheng, showing respect for him as the host.
"Mr. Neil, Mr. Mossen, Minister Ling Chong, welcome to the Eastern Domain."
Qin Yuanzheng stopped in front of them and spoke with a smile.
"General Qin, Shenwang will be live-streaming today's life-and-death battle. Regarding this matter, my superior has already contacted and communicated with the Dragon Country Martial Department Headquarters. Have you received notification, General Qin?" Neil from Shenwang asked.
"Mr. Neil, I have received notification from the Martial Department Headquarters. The Eastern Domain Military Legion will fully cooperate with your live broadcast of today's match."
Qin Yuanzheng had received the notification and understood the intentions behind the actions of the War God Hall and Shenwang. However, he still offered his suggestion, "However, I personally suggest that the broadcast should only focus on the match itself and not direct the cameras towards the spectators. This would expose their privacy.
Furthermore, if the scene at the end of the match is particularly bloody, it is advisable to switch the camera's focus, as it might cause negative repercussions."
"Alright, General Qin, I wholeheartedly agree with your proposal."
Neil readily agreed and then asked, "By the way, General Qin, do you know when the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall will arrive?"
Swish, swish, swish…
As Neil's words fell, the entire martial arts field instantly fell silent. Almost everyone turned their gaze towards Qin Yuanzheng – this was something everyone wanted to know!
"I don't know. I don't know the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall, nor do I have any contact with him," Qin Yuanzheng replied, shaking his head.
"General Qin, according to the information we have, your grandson Qin Xiaozhi has a very good relationship with that Wuming. That Wuming should know the whereabouts of the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall, right? After all, the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall took the initiative to initiate this life-and-death battle to stand up for that Wuming!"
It was Mossen who spoke this time. As a member of the War God Hall Research Institute, his intelligence network was terrifying.
"Mr. Mossen, before I came here, Wuming and Xiaozhi had visited the Eastern Domain Military Legion station together. I asked him when the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall would arrive here for the match, but he didn't know either."
Qin Yuanzheng spoke, seemingly responding to Mossen, but in reality, he was perfectly covering for Jiang Wuming.
Upon hearing Qin Yuanzheng's words again, many people wanted to ask why Jiang Wuming hadn't come along, but they also knew that this question was highly sensitive – the Qin family was sheltering Jiang Wuming, so no one dared to ask.
"Master Kongming of the Buddhist Sect and Master Yuanhe, the heir of the Buddhist Sect, have arrived!"
Just then, a resonant voice rang out from the entrance of the Liu family's ancestral home, filled with extreme excitement.
The Buddhist Sect, one of Dragon Country's oldest, most mysterious, and powerful martial arts forces!
Today, the battle between Liu Xin and the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall had led to the personal presence of a Buddhist Sect Master and heir, which made the Liu family disciples feel honored!
Simultaneously, whether it was the figures from the Dragon Country martial arts world or the members of the delegation from other countries, they all seemed to have not expected anyone from the Buddhist Sect to come and watch, let alone two such prominent figures as Kongming and Yuanhe!
Kongming was a well-known powerhouse of the Buddhist Sect, having cultivated to the Three-star War God realm. Yuanhe, on the other hand, was hailed as the most gifted and insightful genius among the younger generation of the Buddhist Sect, their strongest successor, who had never appeared in public before.
Amidst their astonishment, they all turned their gaze forward, including Qin Yuanzheng!
Under everyone's watchful eyes, an old monk and a young monk, clad in kasayas, walked towards the martial arts field.
The old monk was tall and thin, exuding a powerful aura, while the young monk was short and stout, emanating a serene presence, creating a stark visual contrast.
"General Qin!"
Soon, Kongming, accompanied by Yuanhe, arrived at the edge of the martial arts field and was the first to greet Qin Yuanzheng.
"Master Kongming, I didn't expect you to be here as well," Qin Yuanzheng replied with a smile, his words laced with a degree of surprise.
"This young monk has been clamoring to travel the mortal world for several years. I'm taking this opportunity to bring him out for a stroll," Master Kongming said, gesturing towards Yuanhe.
As Master Kongming finished speaking, other individuals from the Dragon Country martial arts world also flocked over, greeting Qin Yuanzheng and Kongming respectively.
Whenever someone greeted them, Kongming would introduce them to Yuanhe. Yuanhe would then clasp his hands in greeting, his face beaming with a harmless smile, his eyes crinkling shut and his chubby face contorting, resembling the Maitreya Buddha.
"Master Kongming, your esteemed presence brings brilliance to our humble Liu family!"
A moment later, Liu Xin, the true host of today's event, suddenly appeared in the martial arts field and walked into the area where the Dragon Country martial arts figures were gathered. He was the first to greet Kongming.
"Master Liu, you flatter me. I brought the young monk out to watch the match and broaden his horizons," replied Kongming with a smile, slightly surprised that Liu Xin had greeted him first.
"General Qin's personal visit, Liu has failed to welcome you properly, a transgression!"
Liu Xin did not say anything further and walked towards Qin Yuanzheng. While he appeared to adopt a humble posture and proactively apologized, his prior greeting of Kongming revealed his insincerity.
"This battle is the first match between powerhouses above the War God realm in ten years for the global martial arts world. Since the match is being held within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Domain, I naturally had to come."
Qin Yuanzheng was aware that Liu Xin and the entire Liu family held grievances against the Qin family and even the Eastern Domain Military Legion of the Martial Department, but he did not dwell on it. Instead, he subtly conveyed to Liu Xin and everyone present: This is Dragon Country's Eastern Domain. Any martial artist who comes here must abide by the Martial Department's regulations. Dragons must coil, and tigers must lie down!
Swish, swish, swish…
Upon hearing Qin Yuanzheng's forceful words, the members of the foreign country delegations all changed their expressions slightly.
In the global martial arts world, Dragon Country was in a league of its own in terms of overall strength and top-tier combat power.
Because of this, the War God Hall was wary of Dragon Country's martial arts world on many occasions. However, both the Dragon Country Martial Department and Dragon Country's martial artists consistently prioritized the bigger picture and obeyed the arrangements of the War God Hall, which helped the War God Hall establish its authority.
"Master Kunwu of the Kunlun Sect and Young Master Ye Kunlun have arrived!"
Just as everyone was inwardly marveling at Qin Yuanzheng's dominance, the Liu family disciples at the entrance of the Liu family ancestral home once again shouted excitedly, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
Swish, swish, swish…
In an instant, everyone's hearts leaped, and they once again turned their gazes towards the entrance of the Liu family ancestral home.
Kunwu, like Kongming, was a Three-star War God and an elder of the Kunlun Sect. Ye Kunlun held the same status as Yuanhe in the Buddhist Sect, being the strongest successor of the Kunlun Sect, referred to as the Young Master of Kunlun!
Amidst their astonishment, everyone clearly saw a middle-aged man, accompanied by a young man, swiftly striding towards the martial arts field, their figures appearing and disappearing unpredictably.
However—
Before Kunwu and Ye Kunlun could reach the martial arts field, the voice of a Liu family disciple sounded again.
"Elder Long Yongjie of the Dragon Gate and Young Master Gu Tianlong have arrived!"
As the words fell, the figures appeared.
Gu Tianlong, as the eldest young master of the Gu family and the young master of the Dragon Gate, along with Elder Long Yongjie of the Dragon Gate, stepped into the Liu family ancestral home, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Thus, the heroes of the Dragon Country martial arts world had all converged at the Liu family ancestral home, intending to witness this "divine battle," hailed as the first of its kind in the global martial arts world in a decade!
At the same moment, a young man wearing a ghost mask arrived at the foot of Purple Gold Mountain.
Today, he was the Hall Master of the War Dragon Hall!