"Um, some readers have said they want more about Earth, to really take down those pretenders, while others say to leave Earth sooner. So, I'll strike a balance and try to keep writing about Earth, and see if I can make it exciting. Also, previous readers complained about the lack of plot; it's all just the main character killing off everyone. I'll try adding some plots about the supporting characters. Moreover, because I want to write more about Earth, I need to include the Martial Arts World, along with entities greater than Sky Group. I hope you understand. Once you finish this chapter, get some sleep early, and the excitement will continue tomorrow."
Atop Sunset Mountain Peak.
The three elders had already emerged from the cultivation cave.
At this moment, one elder in a black robe, with white hair and an otherworldly aura of a strong cultivator, was sitting cross-legged in cloth shoes on a stone bench. A board with alternating black and white game pieces was placed on the stone table in front of him, opposite another elder in a white robe with similarly gray hair, exuding an unfathomable presence.
The elder in the white robe held a white piece in mid-air, furrowing his brow, hesitated to make a move for a long time, then laughed and said, "Senior brother, my skills in this game have not improved, I've lost again."
"No matter, let's play another round," the black-robed elder said indifferently. This man was none other than Song Ge, who had just transmitted his voice miles away.
"Senior brother, you still have the mood to play chess," at that moment, another elder in a Tang suit with short hair, stood with crossed arms under a locust tree, a blood-colored Spirit Sword hanging behind him like an ancient swordsman, he spoke coldly.
"Third brother, why the hurry?" Song Li smiled faintly.
Song Yi, however, said in a heavy voice: "Senior brother, I have been stuck at the Basic-level Martial God Realm for five full years now! To advance further seems impossible. How can I not be anxious?"
"Perhaps, what you need is a battle!" Just then, Song Ge, the highest in cultivation among them, said with a smile.
"A battle?"
"Yes! You've tried retreating for cultivation and using Spiritual Treasures, almost everything that could help breakthrough, but your cultivation still remains at the Basic-level Martial God Realm. Now, there is an opportunity."
"What opportunity?" Song Yi asked immediately.
"That Mr. Lin from Shu Province, he killed my disciple with a single move! With your realm as Basic-level Martial God, you might be evenly matched with him, and if you fight him to the death, it might indeed be the opportunity for a breakthrough," Song Ge looked up, his eyes flashing with a chilly gleam.
"Big brother, me fighting a teenager of seventeen or eighteen, can that really be an opportunity for breakthrough? Are you joking!" Song Yi scoffed.
Song Ge, however, narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the clear green river under the mountain, "From the information I planted in my disciple, Master Zhang, the method he used to kill my disciple was extremely powerful!"
"A youngster from the Mortal World as powerful as that?" Song Li and Song Yi raised their eyebrows slightly.
"No matter!"
Song Ge's pupils gathered a cold gleam as he spoke in a frosty voice: "Even if this child is an extraordinary genius, under the combined forces of a Basic-level Martial God and two Intermediate Martial Gods, this child will have no chance of survival!"
........
Inside a hotel in Jiangzhou.
"Master, someone is here to see you."
Yingzi entered from outside and spoke.
"Let them in," Lin Mo said indifferently.
Soon, a group of people walked in, led by a middle-aged man in police uniform with a youth beside him whose aura was as deep as an abyss, his usually calm eyes occasionally flashing a sharpness like that of a wolf or eagle.
Additionally, there was a woman with a striking and valiant appearance.
Lin Mo merely lifted his head slightly to scan the group, his face remaining expressionless.
Wang Weiguo glanced at Lin Mo and smiled, "Heroes emerge from the youth, I presume you are Mr. Lin?"
"What do you want from me?" Lin Mo glanced at him and asked.
Wang Weiguo took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Lin, the more power a person possesses, the more they should learn to restrain themselves. How many people have you killed from day to night? Some even had their entire families slaughtered. Did you think the Jiangzhou Police Station hadn't noticed?"
Lin Mo replied indifferently, "So what?"
The heroic and striking woman, Luo Yu, noticed that the conversation between the two men was getting tense, and she slightly frowned her beautiful eyes.
Wang Weiguo continued, "Although you are a Martial Arts Expert, your actions have already violated the laws. I hope you restrain yourself, otherwise..."
"Otherwise, what?" Lin Mo glanced at the two and snorted disdainfully.
"How dare you speak to Director Wang like this?" A muscular man with short hair stepped out from behind Wang Weiguo, emitted a powerful aura, and said coldly, "If you're brave enough, then fight me. I want to see what makes you so arrogant!"
"You're not even qualified to fight me," Lin Mo stated calmly.
Yingzi snorted from the side, "My master is right, you aren't qualified to compete with my master. Even my master's one finger is probably more than you can handle. It's already face-saving for you to compete with me."
"Fine, fine, fine. Let's see how capable you really are, young lady." The man's face grew furious since he was a Peak Martial Venerate after all!
Lin Mo was holding a teacup and continued savoring his tea, not even sparing that man a glance.
"Please enlighten me," Chen Wei said.
"Yingzi."
After Yingzi spoke, she raised her delicate hand, her figure flashed, and she swung her palm, generating strong gusts of wind.
Chen Wei initially had a disdainful expression, but upon seeing Yingzi's move, his expression turned serious. He hadn't expected this young lady to be so extraordinarily skilled!
The two didn't use any True Qi, relying solely on Martial Arts to compete. Although Lin Mo had only taught Yingzi the Nine Heavens Sword Technique, her innate strength was still quite impressive. After exchanging ten moves, Yingzi slapped Chen Wei, forcing him to stagger back several steps with his energy surging uncontrollably!
Even Wang Weiguo was stunned. No one expected Chen Wei to lose to a young girl, and although it was merely a Martial Arts contest without using True Qi, Yingzi was still formidable—not to mention Lin Mo's strength.
Chen Wei wanted to continue, but was stopped by the silent Luo Yu, who said, "Enough, Chen Wei, step back."
Chen Wei immediately moved aside respectfully.
Then, Luo Yu bowed slightly to Lin Mo and said, "Mr. Lin, my name is Luo Yu, a member of the Emperor Group!"
"Emperor Group?" Lin Mo's starry eyes slightly furrowed as he said indifferently, "I only know of the Sky Group."
Luo Yu nodded and explained, "In the Huaxia Guard Bureau, the Sky Group ranks second, while our Emperor Group ranks first!"
"Mr. Lin is exceptionally talented. If you're willing to join the Emperor Group, I would highly recommend you," Luo Yu offered.
"There's no need," Lin Mo shook his head.
"That's fine then," Luo Yu nodded reluctantly but kindly advised, "Mr. Lin, to be frank, the Qu Family currently has support from Inner Martial World experts. Please think carefully!"
"I'll consider other matters, but as for the Qu Family, I must annihilate them!" Lin Mo stated, his pupils emitting two cold flashes.
Wang Weiguo paused for a moment, then said solemnly, "Miss Luo, we should leave now since he's not willing to heed advice."
Lin Mo glanced at Wang Weiguo and said calmly, "You go back and tell the people of the Qu Family that at nine o'clock tomorrow, I, Lin Mo, will personally visit to take the mastermind's head!"
"Okay... all right, I will convey this to the Qu Family."
Facing Lin Mo's domineering and indifferent demeanor, Wang Weiguo felt his throat dry. Luo Yu took a deep look at Lin Mo, then left the hotel with Wang Weiguo.
(Additionally, some readers might have forgotten the ranking system: Martial Artist, martial master, Grandmaster, Martial Venerate, Martial Saint, Martial Emperor, Martial God. Each level, except for Grandmaster, has Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Peak stages. The system above Martial God will be revealed when we approach the transcendence of the Martial God Realm.)