"Uh..."
Long Shengzhe, Long Qisheng, Ye Zheng, Qi Wufu, and Li Rui, surrounding Jiang Wuming, were completely dumbfounded upon seeing the post he published on the Divine Net Forum.
Yes.
Even though they were all paramount figures in the Dragon Country and had weathered countless storms in their lives, forging exceptionally strong hearts, they were still shocked when they saw Jiang Wuming's intention to kill Anthony and Saint Lun.
"Wuming, don't be impulsive."
After the shock, Li Rui was the first to regain his senses and cautioned him:
"In the past few years, various signs have indicated that Anthony @ Roman, not Saint Lun @ Roman, is likely the one truly controlling the War God Hall. Saint Lun @ Roman is Anthony @ Roman's father and possesses a cultivation of the Half-step Heavenly God realm. Why would he willingly be a puppet in the open?
There's only one answer: Anthony @ Roman's strength is formidable, possibly even surpassing Saint Lun @ Roman's, but he has concealed it very deeply.
In this case, you would be equivalent to fighting two Half-step Heavenly God realm powerhouses alone, which would be very dangerous."
"Grandpa Li, I have long suspected that Anthony @ Roman was hiding his strength, and I have even pieced together the specific situation. My undertaking this matter is not an impulsive act, but a well-planned one—after I cure Grandpa Qi, I will settle the score with them!" Jiang Wuming stated calmly.
Long Qisheng also regained his senses at this moment, but still looked at Jiang Wuming with disbelief and asked,
"You mean, after you kill Anthony @ Roman and Saint Lun @ Roman, I will take over as the Hall Master of the War God Hall?"
"Yes. Your current identity is the Marshal of the Dragon Country's Military Department. After those two old dogs, Anthony and Saint Lun, are dead, you will be the War God Hall's foremost combatant. Both in terms of status and strength, you are suitable to succeed the position of Hall Master of the War God Hall."
Jiang Wuming first nodded, then looked at the brothers Long Shengzhe and Long Qisheng.
The reasons he made this decision, apart from what he had just stated, were twofold.
Firstly, Long Qisheng was adept at political maneuvering and was more suitable to serve as the Hall Master of the War God Hall than Qi Wufu. This would allow him to deal with martial arts institutions of other countries, minimize internal strife, and enable the War God Hall to focus all its energy on resisting external wars.
Secondly, and most importantly, Long Qisheng's voluntary relinquishment of the Marshal position earlier had convinced him of the brothers Long Shengzhe and Long Qisheng's sincerity. He had shed his arrogance and prejudice regarding power and prioritized the welfare of all beings.
"Alas, Jiang Wuming, your actions make me feel ashamed of myself."
Long Qisheng was shaken by this, then gave a self-deprecating smile, and finally performed the military salute to Jiang Wuming, making a promise: "Regardless of whether I take on the position of Hall Master of the War God Hall, henceforth, in the matter of resisting extraterrestrial enemies, I will obey your arrangements and commands!"
"Jiang Wuming, I apologize. All along, I have judged you by my own low standards."
Long Shengzhe also apologized to Jiang Wuming immediately, his heart filled with myriad emotions.
"Didn't I say long ago that Wuming is the future and hope of the Dragon Country, and even this world? You didn't believe me, but now you do? Well, it's never too late to mend, even if the sheep is lost!"
Seeing the brothers Long Shengzhe and Long Qisheng apologize to Jiang Wuming, Qi Wufu said triumphantly.
Ye Zheng and Li Rui exchanged glances, and both saw the joy deep within each other's eyes.
To repel external enemies, one must first pacify internal strife.
As like-minded individuals, they thought of this phrase almost simultaneously.
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At the same time.
The post published by Jiang Wuming had completely ignited the Divine Net Forum and the global martial arts community. Everyone was stunned!
Yes.
Although Jiang Wuming had already broken ties with the Roman family when he retaliated for Li Lianyi's kidnapping, his declaration on the Divine Net Forum still shocked everyone.
This was because, according to that declaration, Jiang Wuming intended to kill Anthony @ Roman and Saint Lun @ Roman!
However—
Before the various parties in the global martial arts community could recover from their shock, another world-shattering post appeared on the Divine Net Forum.
"The True Face of the Roman Family!"
This was the title of the post, and the poster was Qin Xiaozhi from the War Dragon Hall.
In the post, Qin Xiaozhi revealed two matters.
The first matter was that after the War Dragon Squad withdrew from the Dragon Country's Military Department, Anthony @ Roman instructed the Dark Knights to hunt down the War Dragon Squad. The Dark Knights personally admitted this, with video evidence.
The second matter was that the abduction of Li Lianyi to force Jiang Wuming to appear, with the intention of killing him, was also orchestrated by Anthony @ Roman, with voice call recordings as evidence.
"The Roman family has controlled the War God Hall for many years. Instead of dedicating themselves to saving the world, they have repeatedly plotted against human heroes for their personal grudges and desire for control. This is the sorrow of the War God Hall, the sorrow of the global martial arts community, and the sorrow of this era!"
At the end of the post, Qin Xiaozhi summarized the Roman family's actions thus.
"My God, I never imagined that Anthony @ Roman would do such things. He's simply a devil!"
"As the Hall Master of the War God Hall, Saint Lun @ Roman failed to promptly stop his son Anthony @ Roman's evil deeds and should resign in disgrace and leave the War God Hall!"
"Brother above, it's no longer a matter of resigning in disgrace; Jiang Wuming is going to settle the score!"
"It seems that the Heavenly Dragon Daoist's strength has recovered, otherwise Jiang Wuming wouldn't be able to settle the score!"
"Based on the Heavenly Dragon Daoist's performance on the Everest battlefield, Saint Lun @ Roman cannot possibly be a match. The Roman family is finished!"
For a time, whether on the Divine Net Forum or in the major forces of the global martial arts community, discussions about this matter could be heard everywhere.
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Longhu Mountain.
After learning all this from the Divine Net Forum, Zhuyong immediately came to the dilapidated Taoist temple.
"Master, something big has happened! Junior Brother has declared war on the Roman family and intends to kill Anthony @ Roman and Saint Lun @ Roman within three days! I called Junior Brother as soon as I saw the news. He said he could do it, but I feel this is very dangerous. However, I can't stop him; his mind is made up!"
Zhuyong stood in front of the Taoist temple and shouted.
There was no response.
Just like the previous times Zhuyong came to the temple to find the Heavenly Dragon Daoist, the temple was eerily silent.
"Master, Master, oh Master... Wake up!"
Zhuyong shouted for several more minutes, but still received no response. Finally, in helplessness, he had to leave.
After leaving, he immediately dialed his senior brother Shen Zui's number.
"Senior Brother, did you see Junior Brother's declaration on the Divine Net Forum? This is too damn dangerous! Try to persuade Junior Brother to wait until Master comes out of seclusion..."
After the call connected, Zhuyong rambled on.
However—
Before he could finish speaking, Shen Zui directly interrupted: "You worry too much about things that don't concern you. We don't need to worry about Junior Brother's matters. Just stay on the mountain and accompany Master."
With that, Shen Zui, who was in the City of Sin, hung up the phone before Zhuyong could reply, turned off his phone, and tossed it aside, continuing his unfinished business—wrestling with the Black Widow!
"Darling, pause for a moment."
The Black Widow stopped Shen Zui and asked with a flushed face and captivating eyes, "Are you really not worried about Wuming at all? Or rather, is Wuming not in danger?"
"Since Junior Brother's birth, he has never done anything without a sure chance of success. He's not a reckless person. Besides, if my Master isn't worried, why should I be!"
Shen Zui replied while continuing to make up for years of overdue "homework."
The Black Widow heard this, asked no more questions, closed her eyes, and enjoyed herself to the fullest.
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At the same time.
In a castle on the outskirts of the City of Sin.
"Master, Brother Wuming is actually going to kill Anthony @ Roman and Saint Lun @ Roman? What is he doing? Has his strength advanced by leaps and bounds to the Half-step Heavenly God realm in just one year? Or, as people on the Divine Net Forum are saying, is the Heavenly Dragon Daoist about to come out of seclusion to support Brother Wuming?"
After learning about Jiang Wuming's situation, Gade immediately went to the secret chamber of the ancient castle and found Dawson.
Dawson retorted, "Didn't you ask Wuming?"
"I contacted him, but his phone is unreachable," Gade said.
"I don't know either."
Dawson shook his head. The matter had come too suddenly, and even he didn't know what Jiang Wuming was planning.
Afterward, when Gade left, Dawson hesitated for a moment, took out his private phone, and sent a message: Boss, do I need to assist Wuming in killing Saint Lun @ Roman and Anthony @ Roman?
No need.
Soon, Dawson received a reply. His heart, however, was filled with doubt: How did Wuming gain the strength to kill Half-step Heavenly God realm powerhouses in just one year?
There was no answer.
But because of the word "no need," Dawson's heart was no longer filled with any worry, but rather with anticipation.
Like everyone in the global martial arts community, he was looking forward to the upcoming Battle of Tianwang Mountain!
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