Dozens of people emerged from the jungle in the blink of an eye.
Moreover, all of them exuded a terrifying aura; not a single one was weaker than the Martial Arts Association President, Niu Zhipeng!
Leading them was a middle-aged man dressed in a bright red silk Tang suit!
This was hardly attire for attending a funeral; if one didn't know better, they might think he was attending his son's wedding.
The one clapping was precisely this middle-aged man. A brilliant smile adorned his face, yet it conveyed a chilling sensation, as if one had instantly plunged into the depths of winter.
As this person appeared, many in the crowd gasped.
"Patriarch Lei, it's Patriarch Lei!"
"That's right, it's Lei Zhengtang, the chairman of the Wuhu Group!"
"Heh heh, after the kid got beaten, of course I had to show up. Ling Feng, prepare to feel the terror of the Wuhu Group!"
"The Wuhu Group is the sky of Hanjiang. Ling Feng has dared to offend heavenly might, and today he will surely face divine punishment! Haha, exhilarating, truly exhilarating!"
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As the crowd exclaimed, even some who were kneeling began to clap and cheer.
In an instant, the applause shattered the solemnity of the funeral.
Behind Lei Zhengtang, besides the high-ranking officials of the Wuhu Group, the rest were all martial arts powerhouses, numbering over a hundred!
These individuals all wore expressions of arrogance.
As they advanced together, they carried a terrifying momentum, like colossal waves surging forward.
Lei Zhengtang stopped two meters in front of Ling Feng and let out a hearty laugh, "Heh heh, Mr. Ling's funeral, what a grand occasion."
Mr. Ling's funeral!
A double entendre!
Firstly, it was to mock Ling Feng for coercing these people to come, showing utter disregard for the Wuhu Group.
Secondly, this Mr. Ling referred to Ling Feng himself!
Lei Zhengtang's intention was clear: you beat my son and offended my Wuhu Group, so today, I will bury you here!
As Lei Zhengtang's words fell, the nearly hundred powerhouses behind him took a synchronized step forward, their bodies simultaneously erupting with a terrifying aura of pressure.
These pressures converged, transforming into a gale that swept out in all directions.
Rustle, rustle, rustle!
The trees in the forest swayed wildly.
The mist surrounding the cemetery was dispersed by this fierce wind, and some people were almost blown away by the shockwave!
What a terrifying spectacle!
The mere aura emanating from these individuals was so formidable; if they were to actually fight, how terrifying would it be?
Whether Ling Feng felt the terror of the Wuhu Group was unknown to the onlookers.
They only knew that they had profoundly understood the terror of the Wuhu Group.
Seeing the opposing formation, Zhao Wenjie's eyes widened, and the murderous aura around him surged under the impact of his overwhelming rage, "Heavenly Venerate, your student will go and eliminate these ignorant fools!"
Zhao Wenjie had brought so many people today precisely to prevent the Wuhu Group from causing trouble.
But he hadn't expected them to be so brazen, knowing full well he was present!
This showed they completely disregarded him, how could he not be enraged?
The kneeling individuals were thrown into disarray, but the surrounding soldiers were largely unaffected, their eyes gleaming fiercely, awaiting Zhao Wenjie's command.
"No rush!"
Ling Feng waved his hand gently, stopping Zhao Wenjie's action.
The funeral today would proceed without incident; all of this was within his expectations.
Zhao Wenjie clenched his fists and glanced back at Tang Long.
Tang Long also wore a look of anxiety. As a general, they could naturally sense how terrifying the group brought by Lei Zhengtang was!
"Among these people, there are probably at least twenty inner strength grandmasters. Damn it, where did the Wuhu Group recruit so many powerhouses?"
Tang Long's heart was uneasy, and the phone in his hand was almost crushed.
Although the hundreds of soldiers they brought were not weak, they were simply no match for these people from the Wuhu Group.
After all, these soldiers were just ordinary people and could not compare to these martial arts powerhouses.
Even if they could contend with the opposing side by virtue of their weapons, the losses would likely be heavy.
Those grandmaster-level experts were not to be trifled with. Once combat began, they would likely have their weapons disarmed before the soldiers could even act!
That would be equivalent to a fierce tiger without its fangs; the battle would be lost!
Did they have to let Ling Feng handle it personally?
What a joke! For the Heavenly Venerate to deal with these fellows would soil the Heavenly Venerate's hands!
Let alone Ling Feng's status making it inappropriate for him to act, even Yang Fei, who was by his side, would disdain to fight these people!
"Commander, it all depends on you now!" Tang Long took a deep breath, murmuring inwardly.
The Commander of the Hanjiang Military Region was not present today.
This in itself was an unreasonable situation.
The reason this Commander, Qiu Hua, was absent was that he had gone to the provincial military region headquarters in Jiangbei early in the morning!
And at this moment, after an hour of anxious waiting, Qiu Hua finally arrived before the Governor of Jiangbei Military Region, Sun Zhange!
"Commander Qiu, I heard you came early this morning. Is there something urgent?"
Sun Zhange was busy with official duties; if not for the constant urging from his subordinates, he truly had no time to receive Qiu Hua.
Qiu Hua could sense Sun Zhange's impatience and dared not waste any words.
"Governor Sun, this matter is of great importance and is extremely confidential. I implore you not to reveal it!"
Seeing Qiu Hua's solemnity, Sun Zhange could not help but feel a bit curious, "Speak freely!"
"Yes, Governor Sun, it's the King of Zhenbei! The King of Zhenbei is currently in Hanjiang!"
Qiu Hua, unsure of where to begin, immediately stated Ling Feng's title as Heavenly Venerate.
Indeed, as soon as these words were spoken, Sun Zhange, who was about to sit down, instantly straightened up.
"What? What did you say? The Heavenly Venerate of Zhenbei is now in Hanjiang? What is going on? What has happened in Hanjiang?"
Sun Zhange asked several questions in rapid succession, his eyes wide.
Qiu Hua tried to calm his emotions, took a deep breath, and said, "The King of Zhenbei is originally from Hanjiang. He returned to Hanjiang this time because his elder brother passed away. And today is the funeral of the King of Zhenbei's elder brother..."
After Qiu Hua recounted everything, Sun Zhange's face turned ashen.
"You scoundrel! Why didn't you report such an important matter to me earlier!" Sun Zhange roared, startling Qiu Hua into trembling.
Sun Zhange paced back and forth in front of his desk, muttering, "Scoundrel, scoundrel! Damn the Hanjiang Wuhu Group, a bunch of damned dogs who dared to offend the Heavenly Venerate's might! They truly court death!"
Bang!
In his fury, Sun Zhange smashed the nearby table with his palm.
Qiu Hua, standing beside him, swallowed hard. If there hadn't been a table there, he might have been pulverized into dust.
Qiu Hua stammered, "Governor, should we attend the funeral then? After all, the King of Zhenbei did not disclose his whereabouts, and it was my deputy commander Tang Long who secretly reported it to me..."
Before Qiu Hua could finish, Sun Zhange roared again, "Nonsense! If they didn't invite us, then of course we have no right to attend!"
After speaking, Sun Zhange's face again showed a look of panic and conflict, muttering incessantly.
"But, if we don't go, and if those short-sighted fools from the Wuhu Group offend the Heavenly Venerate's might, then as the Governor of the Jiangbei Provincial Military Region, wouldn't I be guilty?"
"No, no! We must go! Damn it, not only must we go, but we must bring a large contingent!"
Muttering to himself, Sun Zhange made a decision and then kicked Qiu Hua in the backside.
"Damn it, what are you standing there for? Prepare to lead the way, I've called for reinforcements, and we're going to go and crush that damned Wuhu Group!"
"Yes! Your subordinate is ready at all times!"
Qiu Hua responded with a wry smile, repeatedly agreeing. He had been hesitant about whether to go, but now that Sun Zhange had given the order, there was no need for hesitation.
After all, if the Heavenly Venerate were to blame, Sun Zhange, being the taller one, would bear the brunt of it.
At this moment, the mist around the Junsong Ridge cemetery had dispersed, but the sky was overcast, with even the rumbling of distant thunder.
Everyone sensed that a heavy rain was imminent.
However, no one knew that in the sky above Jiangbei Province, a blazing sun was rapidly approaching the skies of Hanjiang.
How long could a small patch of dark clouds hold out?