Ye Longlin was still on his way to the scene.
He had no intention of showing his true face today; he would simply conceal his features with his martial energy.
The Thousand Faces technique was one of the two cultivation methods that Ye Guohui had brought back. One was the method he currently practiced, his foundational technique, and the other was Thousand Faces.
In simple terms, this technique involved concealing one's face with martial energy. When they appeared before others, people would see the face they expected based on their own thoughts.
If they believed the Lord of the Dragon Pavilion was a middle-aged man, then a middle-aged man would appear before them. If they thought the Lord of the Dragon Pavilion was a burly fellow, then a man with a savage face would manifest.
This was the so-called Thousand Faces.
"Have they started watching yet?"
Mu Hanqi checked the time. It was already 9:20, clearly late, but she didn't know if they would start early.
It was mainly due to the exhaustion from the previous night, which had taken a toll on Ye Longlin's body.
Indeed, there are only tired oxen, no lands that are too hard to plow.
Ye Longlin didn't know, so he didn't reply.
"Here."
Mu Hanqi took out a thermos cup and handed it to Ye Longlin. It was a thermos cup, and what's more, it was pink.
Ye Longlin: "..."
The most crucial part was that after Mu Hanqi handed it over, Ye Longlin immediately felt speechless.
Seeing the goji berries floating on the surface of the water, his expression turned peculiar.
"When a man reaches middle age, he has no choice but to put goji berries in his thermos cup?"
He hadn't reached middle age yet!
Was she implying he was no longer capable?
"I'll give you a good try tonight."
At the same time, outside the east city gate, a convoy drove low-key on the road. In the back seat of the middle vehicle, a woman in white calmly looked out the window, as if nothing outside could elicit the slightest expression from her face.
The woman was barefoot, her expression indifferent.
"Miss, why did the family send us here? The matters of the Military God Ranking seem to have nothing to do with the Ye family, right?"
In the Ye family, only one person could possess such an indifferent expression!
Ye Qingxin, clad in white.
Having cultivated the Supreme Forgetfulness technique, Ye Qingxin's disposition had become even more detached, and her aura of ethereal transcendence grew stronger.
"It's none of your concern."
Ye Qingxin said coldly.
The woman driving stuck out her tongue and softly hummed an "oh."
Although everyone said the eldest daughter of the Ye family was heartless and cold, in reality, only she, her personal maid, knew that Ye Qingxin was actually quite good to them.
"Then where are we going now? Shall we go to the Military God Ranking venue first?"
...
At the venue, Yuan Gang stood on the stage, dressed in military uniform. Behind him, the advertisement had painstakingly written a series of recruitment oaths, each word exciting the audience immensely.
"Obey the leadership of the Hall of Glory, serve the people wholeheartedly, obey orders, strictly adhere to discipline, be valiant and tenacious, fearless of sacrifice, train hard to fight, be ready for battle at all times, never defect from the army, and swear to defend the country to the death."
Hundreds of contestants stood in formation, taking the oath with Yuan Gang. After the oath, he surveyed the crowd, and at that moment, someone approached and whispered something in his ear. It was evident that he also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Everyone, the update of the Military God Ranking is a major military affair. I hope there will be no deception!"
"I said before that the Lord of my Dragon Pavilion would also be present today. Now, let's welcome the Lord of the Dragon Pavilion to the stage with applause. Please give him a round of applause."
Applause erupted.
Not only the contestants but also all the judges and representatives from the four major regions of the capital stood up and applauded!
The Lord of the Dragon Pavilion was a legendary figure, a top existence even in the capital!
Countless ordinary citizens watching the event also stood up and applauded upon hearing Yuan Gang's words, creating an incredibly grand scene.
Amidst the thunderous applause, Ye Longlin walked slowly onto the stage. Although dressed in military attire, he wore no insignia. Clad in black combat fatigues, he simply stood on the stage.
"At ease, attention!"
"Report, Dragon Lord. One hundred and three were expected, and one hundred and three are present. Please inspect!"
Yuan Gang turned with a standard military posture and saluted.
Ye Longlin's face was obscured by a haze of mist. Those familiar with him would see Ye Longlin's true face, while those unfamiliar would see the face they expected.
"Military God Ranking..."
As he spoke, everyone immediately assumed a standing at attention posture, listening intently.
For them, this was their closest encounter with this legendary figure.
The Lord of the Dragon Pavilion had single-handedly raised the banner of the Dragon Pavilion, causing its flag to flutter throughout the capital!
The Dragon Pavilion was not only a sacred place in the military but also a place that recruited powerful individuals. As long as one could join the Dragon Pavilion, even as an auxiliary member, it signified their recognition by the Dragon Pavilion.
Now, with the Lord of the Dragon Pavilion personally gracing the event, they felt both nervous and excited.
"At the same time, the Military God Ranking is a necessary path for the younger generation of the military. I hope you can forge your own paths, and I hope you can establish a second, or even a third Dragon Pavilion!
The Dragon Pavilion does not look down on the Military God Ranking. It's just that if the Dragon Pavilion were to participate, the nature of the Military God Ranking would change, and then people would say how many things our Dragon Pavilion monopolized. Therefore, I do not wish for Dragon Pavilion soldiers to participate, because being able to become a combat member of the Dragon Pavilion is already proof of one's strength to the entire military!"
After speaking, Ye Longlin waved his hand sharply, and a powerful surge of martial energy emanated, forming a bowl-shaped protective barrier centered on him, covering a radius of two kilometers.
"I now declare that the triennial Military God Ranking update officially begins. Next, it will be hosted by Yuan Gang, the head of the Dragon Pavilion's Four Great Vajras."
He then stepped down. He had seen such scenes many times and wasn't overly excited.
After coming down, he directly entered the temporary command center.
"Wood, you look so handsome! I never realized you could be this handsome. I feel... just like a general leading troops in ancient times, drawing all the attention!"
What she said seemed reasonable; there were indeed many people today, with tens of thousands of spectators.
Millions came just to watch a hundred people fight?
Upon entering the command center, Mu Hanqi couldn't help but lean into Ye Longlin, her arms encircling his waist with a chuckle.
Ye Longlin pursed his lips, indicating that there were still people around.
However, who would dare to look? She was the wife of the Lord of the Dragon Pavilion. Even if they had a hundred chances, no one would dare to glance casually!
"Boss, will you leave after this is over?"