Chapter 169: Chapter 169: He Came In After Taking a Phone Call
Upon hearing this, the whole room was shocked.
Yan Cheng, Wang Xiongying, and Xu Chou all displayed looks of astonishment, with Wang Xiongying exclaiming, "What? Your son was also killed by that kid?"
Yesterday, it was Tong Jianzhou who went to deliver the challenge to Yang Fei, but when they tried to contact him afterward, they were unable to reach him, and even the two Energy Transformation Realm experts who had been with him had gone silent.
At the time, they had their suspicions, but because Xu Xingzhou had helped Yang Fei issue a challenge to them on the Martial Alliance forum, they didn’t think too much about it.
But today, Tong Fujun arrived, bringing such news.
"Yes," Tong Fujun said through clenched teeth, veins bulging on his forehead as he spoke angrily, "Jianzhou died at the hands of that kid, which is why I have come today to take the kid’s head."
Yan Cheng and Xu Chou took a deep breath and exchanged glances, but what they were actually considering was another issue.
If Yang Fei could kill him despite the protection of two Energy Transformation Realm experts by Tong Jianzhou’s side yesterday, what did that imply?
It implied that Yang Fei possessed the formidable strength to annihilate two experts at the Lower Three Grades of the Energy Transformation Realm!
Xu Chou, being an Energy Transformation Realm expert himself, was confident in his ability to defeat either of the two bodyguards trailing Tong Jianzhou, but to take on both at once and effortlessly kill them would be extremely difficult.
After all, if the disparity in their realms wasn’t too great, it would be rather easy for two Energy Transformation experts to flee if they were solely focused on escaping.
Clearly, Yan Zhongshan had also realized this and couldn’t help admiring Yang Fei inwardly.
To be only in his early twenties and possess such a high level of cultivation as well as such formidable combat power truly indicated a heaven-sent genius.
What a pity.
Since he had offended the Second Young Master Zhang, there was only a dead end for him.
Moreover, as far as he knew, the Qin Family had not recognized the young man’s identity, and he heard that the parents of the Heavenly Pride Girl of the Qin Family were strongly opposed and very upset about it.
Therefore, by killing the young man today, both the Zhang Family and the Qin Family would be grateful to him.
With these thoughts in mind, Yan Zhongshan chuckled heartily and said to Tong Fujun, "Nephew Tong, rest assured. Sect Leader Jiang just said that the youth is talented, but in my opinion, his actions are too murderous. Leaving him would be a great threat to the Martial World. Such a villain, I, Yan Zhongshan, will not spare him today, considering it a service to rid the Martial World of a menace."
Tong Fujun had great trust in Yan Zhongshan’s abilities. Upon hearing this, he bowed with a fist and said, "Thank you, Elder Yan."
Yan Zhongshan nodded and said, "Just wait on the side, and once that kid comes over, I will take his head off for you."
"Good."
After Tong Fujun took a seat to the side, Wang Xiongying hesitated for a moment, then explained the situation about Tong Jianzhou being protected by two Energy Transformation Realm experts to Yan Zhongshan and cautiously asked, "Elder Yan, if this kid really has such strength, can you still kill him today?"
"Hmph, mere Martial Artists of the Energy Transformation Realm Lower Three Grades, I can extinguish them with a flick of my hand," said Yan Zhongshan indifferently.
Xu Chou, meanwhile, was taken aback, sensing the strong fluctuations of energy emanating from Yan Zhongshan.
Especially the powerful and sharp killing intent on him, which was simply too terrifying.
As expected of a warrior who had fought his way off the battlefield, his combat power was indeed extraordinary.
After some thought, Yan Cheng spoke up, "Brother Wang, don’t you think this matter is a bit suspicious?"
Wang Xiongying was taken aback, looking at Yan Cheng with confusion.
Yan Cheng said, "A 23-year-old youngster, no matter how well he practices cultivation, how powerful can he become? Do you really think there are so many world-defying geniuses in the Martial World? I suspect that Miss Qin of the Qin Family has been secretly protecting that kid."
Wang Xiongying’s eyes lit up.
Xu Chou and Tong Fujun also silently nodded in agreement.
"Exactly, it must be so."
"The last time on Yun Mountain, if it hadn’t been for Miss Qin’s presence, how could he have survived until today?" added Yan Cheng.
Wang Xiongying completely relaxed, nodding and saying, "That’s true, I was being overly cautious."
A few people chatted for a while, and the time had already reached ten minutes to twelve.
Some of the audience in the arena were already getting impatient.
"The time is almost up, even Elder Yan could arrive early, yet that kid is so arrogant, still not showing up."
"Could it be that he doesn’t dare to come?"
"If that’s the case, the kid’s reputation in the Martial World will be completely disgraced, and he will become the laughingstock of the Martial World."
"Moreover, even if the Yan Family uses their methods to kill him afterward, the Martial Alliance won’t hold them accountable."
"That’s right, once a Life and Death Platform challenge is agreed upon, there’s no escaping it."
"But the problem is, it seems to have been just a verbal agreement so far, the two parties haven’t signed a formal life-and-death contract."
"Yeah, in that case, that kid really might not dare to come."
"Damn it, I flew over from the north last night; he’d better not let me make this trip for nothing."
"Exactly, can’t the people from the Martial Alliance give him a call and hurry him up, ask if he’s still coming or not?"
In the gatherings within the club, discussions were buzzing louder and louder, consisting mostly of martial artists, the majority of whom were not practitioners of Inner Strength, and they were even more prone to impulsive rage than ordinary people.
Sweat broke out on Li Zhengyi’s forehead as he cautiously asked Jiang Ziman, who remained unruffled while sitting there, "Sect Leader Jiang, shall we... give Yang Fei a call and ask if he’s really coming?"
Even Du Minghui was beginning to feel dissatisfied with Yang Fei and said, "The Yan Family arrived early, and even our Martial Alliance members have been busy with this matter since early morning. Now, with only a few minutes to spare, he’s still not here. What exactly is he up to?"
Jiang Ziman did not know much about Yang Fei, but he thought of the phone call Qin Yanyang had made in the morning and it seemed that he didn’t take Yan Zhongshan seriously at all.
He felt there might be some arrangement made by Qin Yanyang in secret, so he sat there composedly and said indifferently, "What’s the rush? They agreed to meet at twelve, and there are still seven minutes left."
Li Zhengyi paused, then realized something and nodded, "Yes, even if he doesn’t show up, that’s his business with the Yan Family. Our Martial Alliance only needs to maintain order and play the role of a good referee."
Jiang Ziman gave him an approving glance, and Li Zhengyi straightened his back, understanding what he had to do.
With a slight frown, Du Minghui said, "The Life and Death Platform is under the jurisdiction of the Martial Alliance. Since the two sides have agreed on the Martial Alliance forum, they cannot break the agreement lightly, as that would also be a contempt for the authority of the Martial Alliance."
Jiang Ziman glanced at her and chuckled, "Ease your anxiety. The time hasn’t come yet."
Du Minghui humphed, "His failure to arrive early is a sign of disrespect to us."
If it had been someone else arriving late, Jiang Ziman would have been irritated too, considering it a sign of disrespect to the Martial Alliance, but thinking of Yang Fei as Qin Yanyang’s husband, he dared not bear such an attitude.
After all, it was Qin Yanyang who had personally informed him over the phone.
A few more minutes passed, and with less than two minutes until twelve, Tong Fujun became restless and stood up angrily, saying loudly, "Would the Martial Alliance please call that kid and ask if he is coming or not? If he isn’t coming, I will personally seek him out. Today, his head is something my Tong Family must secure!"
At that moment, Li Zhengyi, who had gone out to scout, rushed back inside in a hurry. Seeing the noisy and furious crowd, he quickly used his inner energy to speak out, "Everyone, please calm down. Yang Fei has arrived; he received a phone call at the last minute and is still on the line. He will be here soon."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately quieted down and looked toward the entrance.
For many, it was only yesterday afternoon that they had heard of Yang Fei’s name, so a lot of them were curious and eager to see him in person.
Outside the club’s main entrance, Yang Fei, on the phone, said to Tong Yunshu, "Miss Tong, I am already at the club entrance. Thank you for the reminder and concern. Today, I will resolve all grudges and troubles to avoid future hassle.
As for your grandfather and second uncle’s attitude, I am aware of it. It must be difficult for you to be caught in the middle and I’m sorry. If they don’t come after me, I won’t make an enemy of the Tong Family, but since they’re already here and they still want my head, I won’t sit still and wait for death.
Miss Tong, goodbye!"
After hanging up the phone, Yang Fei felt somewhat melancholic.
This farewell might well mean never seeing her again.
He quickly put his thoughts aside and strode towards the club.