"Uh..."
Hearing Shen Zui's words, Qin Xiaozhi, Xing Tian, and Huangfu Weixia were slightly stunned, and the scenes of Tian Long Dao Ren sweeping across enemies at the East Sea Martial Arts Academy and the Everest battlefield successively flashed through their minds.
In those two battles, Tian Long Dao Ren was like a god descending to earth, saving the planet single-handedly.
And now, according to the information revealed by Shen Zui, Tian Long Dao Ren not only had heaven-defying combat power but also was unparalleled in strategic planning.
This made them feel a sense of worship towards Tian Long Dao Ren.
He was a remarkable individual, both wise and brave!
In comparison, Dongfang Xiaoyao was more composed.
After all, she had lived on Mount Longhu for a long time, had contact with Tian Long Dao Ren, and had also learned some things from her second senior brother, Zhu Yong.
As for Jiang Wuming, he let out a wry smile.
All along, he had felt that the trajectory of his life was being controlled by an invisible hand.
Although Tian Long Dao Ren had rarely made direct decisions for him since he left Mount Longhu and established the Zhan Long Hall, and always let him make his own choices, hearing his senior brother say this now, he finally understood – his choices and actions were all within his master's expectations!
After a wry smile, Jiang Wuming took a step forward, swept into the grass ahead, and bent down to pick up his phone.
"You recorded the video of your meeting with the Ghost Rider just now, which provides ample evidence to prove that Gu Tianlong colluded with the Roman family to frame you. This move is truly brilliant."
Seeing this, Shen Zui couldn't help but praise.
When Jiang Wuming sensed Shen Zui's presence, he judged there was no danger, so he played along and obtained the evidence he wanted.
Jiang Wuming did not reply to Shen Zui. Instead, he stopped recording, saved the video, and sent a copy to Qin Xiaozhi via email for backup.
"Next, are you planning to return to the Martial Department, prove your innocence, and expose the Roman family?"
Seeing Jiang Wuming walk over silently, Shen Zui asked.
"I don't plan to do that," Jiang Wuming shook his head.
"Why?"
Shen Zui did not seem surprised by this, only slightly curious.
Not only him, but Xing Tian, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Huangfu Weixia were also very curious.
Qin Xiaozhi, on the other hand, was lost in thought, pondering what Jiang Wuming was thinking.
"At this stage, this evidence is meaningless."
Jiang Wuming narrowed his eyes slightly and said word by word, "To be precise, as long as I don't possess powerful martial strength, this evidence will not have much significance. At most, it can only prove that Gu Tianlong colluded with the Ghost Rider to frame us. Gu Tianlong is already dead, and as for the Roman family, they can completely distort the truth and distance themselves from the Ghost Rider."
"That's indeed the case. Although you have become famous throughout the global martial arts world, an idol and role model for young martial artists, and even hailed as a hero and the future of the global martial arts world, you are not powerless. However, in terms of influence, you are far inferior to the Roman family. After all, the Roman family controls the God of War Hall. Moreover, this matter is considered a scandal and a stain for the Dragon Country Martial Department. Given Long Qisheng's character, he will absolutely not help you; instead, he will downplay the impact of the matter."
Shen Zui nodded slightly, agreeing with Jiang Wuming's judgment.
*Crack!*
Hearing Shen Zui's words, Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia instinctively clenched their fists.
It was understandable that they couldn't get justice when they had no evidence before. But now, with ample evidence, they still couldn't get true justice, which made them feel extremely indignant!
"Don't worry, it won't be long before this evidence comes in handy, and the light of justice will shine upon the world!"
Jiang Wuming, seeing Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia's indignation, spoke to comfort them.
"Mmm!"
Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia nodded heavily.
They all knew that Jiang Wuming intended to wait until he had completely grown and become one of the most powerful martial artists on this planet before revealing this evidence.
At that time, the effect would be completely different!
Qin Xiaozhi, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Shen Zui naturally understood this clearly.
At this moment, their brows were filled with anticipation, looking forward to the day the young man ascended to the pinnacle of martial arts!
"Buzz..."
Just then, the phone vibrated.
Hearing the sound, Shen Zui took out his phone and saw it was a call from Jian Jian. He answered it in front of Jiang Wuming.
"The Martial Department's decision regarding Wuming and the others has been published on the Martial Department's official website," Jian Jian said first upon answering the call, who was at the front-line command center of Everest.
"What is the decision?" Shen Zui asked.
"You can check the specific decision yourself on the Martial Department's official website, or on the Shen Net forum, where it was reposted immediately. I have other things to attend to, so I'll hang up now," Jian Jian said.
"Alright."
Shen Zui hung up the phone and was about to use his phone to log into the Shen Net forum when he realized Qin Xiaozhi had already taken out a tablet computer connected to the satellite internet from his combat backpack.
In this regard, Shen Zui did not check it further.
Soon, Qin Xiaozhi logged into the Shen Net forum and saw the first news item pinned on the homepage: The Dragon Country Martial Department's decision regarding Jiang Wuming and other members of the Zhan Long Squad.
The news was pinned, highlighted in red, and had a black explosion status for popularity.
"Boss."
Qin Xiaozhi quickly clicked on the post title but did not directly view the content. Instead, he handed the tablet computer to Jiang Wuming.
Jiang Wuming took the tablet computer and calmly browsed the content of the post.
"The incident where Jiang Wuming led the entire Zhan Long Squad to threaten the guards at the front-line command center of the Everest battlefield, break through their defense line, and publicly kill Gu Tianlong, the captain of the Dragon God Squad of the Northern Army, has caused a huge shock in the Everest battlefield, the Dragon Country Martial Department, and even the global martial arts world. After the incident, the Martial Department and the front-line command center of the Everest battlefield attached great importance to it and immediately held an emergency meeting. After deliberation, the decision is as follows:
1. The entire Zhan Long Squad, led by Jiang Wuming, openly threatened the guards at the front-line command center of the Everest battlefield and broke through the guard line. The nature of the act is serious, in severe violation of the regulations of the Martial Department and the Everest battlefield. They are hereby expelled, effective immediately.
2. The reason for the entire Zhan Long Squad, led by Jiang Wuming, killing Gu Tianlong was their belief that Gu Tianlong colluded with others in the southeastern area of the Everest battlefield to frame them, intending to eliminate them with the help of extraterrestrial enemies. Regarding this matter, the Martial Department has established an investigation team and will conduct a thorough investigation. Subsequently, the Martial Department will handle Jiang Wuming and the others according to the regulations of the Martial Department and the laws of the Dragon Country, based on the results of the investigation into this matter!"
Jiang Wuming read the content of the decision word for word, his pupils widening slightly.
Clearly, this decision was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Afterward, Jiang Wuming handed the tablet computer back to Qin Xiaozhi, who, along with Xing Tian, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Huangfu Weixia, read it again.
"The Martial Department only dealt with our threatening the guards and breaking through the guard line. They didn't pursue our responsibility for killing that bastard Gu Tianlong?"
Xing Tian looked at the decision with surprise.
"The Martial Department didn't say they wouldn't pursue it, just that they need to investigate first," Huangfu Weixia corrected him.
"Investigation is equivalent to not pursuing. After all, no one knows how long the investigation will take, maybe a year, maybe ten years," Shen Zui said.
"Master Shen, why did the Martial Department do this?"
Qin Xiaozhi couldn't help but ask.
With his intelligence, he couldn't figure out the reason.
Moreover, he also saw that Jiang Wuming's brows showed surprise, indicating that he was also taken aback by this decision.
"There are two reasons."
Shen Zui revealed the inside story he knew and his deductions. "First, according to what I learned from Jian Jian, Li Rui, in order to protect you, directly clashed with Long Yongjie, the Grand Elder of the Long Sect, in the conference room, hitting Long Yongjie's weak spot – Long Yongjie has always supported and protected Gu Tianlong because Gu Tianlong was the successor of the Long Sect he personally chose and his direct disciple. He did not want the world to think his choice was wrong.
In addition, Li Rui directly threw in the towel with Long Qisheng, stating that he was going back to retire."
"Uh..."
In an instant, whether it was Jiang Wuming or the four of Qin Xiaozhi, they were all stunned. They never expected that the old man, known as the think tank and brain of the Martial Department, would protect them in such an extreme way!
Amidst their shock, the old man's figure flashed in their minds, and their hearts were filled with emotion.
"Second, I personally think it has something to do with Long Qisheng. After Qi Wufu was injured and fell into a coma, Long Qisheng was appointed Marshal of the Martial Department and Commander-in-Chief of the Everest battlefield in a time of crisis. For him to secure his position as Marshal of the Martial Department, there were two necessary conditions.
First, Qi Wufu would not awaken in a short period of time and recover his martial arts strength.
Second, he needed to gain recognition from within the Martial Department and the Dragon Country martial arts community.
Under such circumstances, if he pursued your responsibility for killing Gu Tianlong, he would have to arrest or even execute you according to the regulations of the Martial Department. This would surely alienate the hearts of various forces within the Dragon Country martial arts community!
After all, since the resumption of the extraterrestrial battlefield, Wuming and my master have contributed the most. In other words, without them, the master and disciple, the Dragon Country would have already collapsed!
By using the pretext of investigation and not pursuing your responsibility, Long Qisheng would win the support of the Martial Department and major martial arts sects, only offending the Gu family and the Long Sect.
In fact, he wouldn't even offend the Long Sect!
The one who truly offended Long Yongjie of the Long Sect was Li Rui!"
Just as Jiang Wuming and the others were moved, Shen Zui spoke again, presenting his analysis.
"That makes sense."
Jiang Wuming nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Shen Zui's deduction.
From his understanding of the Long Shengzhe and Long Qisheng brothers, they were capable of such actions.
These two were people who would stop at nothing to achieve their goals. For the sake of profit, they could bend or stand tall, and their moods could change faster than flipping a book!
"Wuming, what do you plan to do next? Stay in Dragon Country, or...?"
Shen Zui asked curiously.
"Buzz..."
This time, before Jiang Wuming could answer, his satellite phone vibrated.
Jiang Wuming took out his satellite phone and saw it was a call from Gade of the City of Sin.
At the battle of East Sea Martial Arts Academy, Dawson, the city lord of the City of Sin, had watched the match on-site with Gade. Gade had invited Jiang Wuming to visit the City of Sin and they had exchanged contact information.
At this moment, Jiang Wuming saw Gade's call and was a little curious, but he still answered the phone: "Hello."
"Jiang Wuming, this is Dawson."
Soon, a magnetic voice came from the receiver. The owner of the voice was Dawson, the city lord of the City of Sin.
"Hello, Master Dawson, what can I do for you?"
Hearing Dawson's voice, Jiang Wuming became even more curious.
"Jiang Wuming, I've heard about your situation. I've also seen the Dragon Country Martial Department's decision regarding you. What are your plans?" Dawson asked.
"I haven't decided yet."
Jiang Wuming hesitated for a moment, not revealing his plans, wanting Dawson to reveal the purpose of his call first.
"Do you remember that my student, Gade, invited you to visit the City of Sin?" Dawson asked again.
"I remember."
"Jiang Wuming, in the name of the City Lord of the City of Sin, I invite you, your comrades, and your friends to settle in the City of Sin. I guarantee that as long as you are in the City of Sin, unless a Half-step Heavenly God realm expert makes a move, your safety will be absolutely guaranteed!"
Dawson stopped beating around the bush and directly stated the purpose of his call, extending an invitation to Jiang Wuming.
"Thank you, Master Dawson. My friends and I are willing to go."
After a moment of thought, Jiang Wuming accepted Dawson's invitation.
Are we really going to the City of Sin?
Hearing this, Shen Zui's heart stirred, and he had a strange expression.
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