On the other side, Li Zhengyi hung up the phone and continually wiped the sweat beads from his forehead.
"First the Situ family, then the Yan Family, and now the Wang Family," Li Zhengyi muttered to himself, smiling bitterly, "Tong Yan, Tong Yan, it seems you can’t protect that youngster this time either."
He thought about calling Tong Yan but changed his mind, deciding instead to call Sect Leader Jiang of the Provincial Martial Alliance.
What Yang Fei was doing was originally very normal, but now that it involved the Wang family from the Provincial City, he felt it necessary to report to Jiang Ziman.
After all, it had been Jiang Ziman who personally resolved the last issue.
Once the call connected, Li Zhengyi started with a respectful "Leader good," then explained the situation in detail, and finally cautiously added, "Sect Leader Jiang, should we suppress this matter?"
"Humph, it seems they are courting death," Jiang Ziman’s annoyed voice came through.
Li Zhengyi startled, despite his fear of the Wang Family, Jiang Ziman was his direct supervisor. Listening to his tone, it seemed he was quite displeased with the actions of the Wang and Yan Families.
Could it be that Sect Leader Jiang has a very good relationship with Tong Yan and wants to protect this Yang fellow?
In no time, Li Zhengyi was sweating coldly again.
One simply couldn’t afford to offend their direct superior, and he strained to recall if he had said anything excessive about Yang Fei on the call.
"I’m aware of the situation now. Proceed as normal. For matters like the Life and Death Platform, the Martial Alliance only plays a referee role, remains neutral, and upholds the Martial Alliance rules," Jiang Ziman’s voice came through again.
"Yes, I understand what to do now," Li Zhengyi hurriedly responded.
"I will keep a close watch on this matter and if they decide to fight on the Life and Death Platform in Binhai, I will come personally," Jiang Ziman said.
Li Zhengyi was shocked; was this issue that important?
He suddenly realized that he might have underestimated this young man named Yang Fei.
At such a young age, to be able to personally execute Situ Xian, such skill couldn’t be without strong backing, could it?
With that thought, Li Zhengyi silently slapped himself in the face. How foolish!
Indeed, the Wang Family from the Provincial City was formidable, and so was the Yan Family, but behind Yang Fei, there must be a powerful support.
If not, why would the Yan Family and Wang Family go to such lengths, insisting on taking the matter to the Life and Death Platform?
Considering Sect Leader Jiang’s attitude, Li Zhengyi felt he might have guessed something.
So, after Jiang Ziman hung up, Li Zhengyi immediately dialed Zhang Long’s number.
On the call, he conveyed to Yang Fei to share all the details of the situation. The Martial Alliance forum was a place for martial artists worldwide to discuss and exchange ideas—a place where martial artists could seek justice. He hinted to Yang Fei that if he suffered any unfair treatment, to speak openly about it.
On this end, Yang Fei was a bit puzzled after Li Zhengyi hung up the call.
Why had this steward of the Martial Alliance changed his attitude so quickly?
But Yang Fei didn’t overthink it. As long as the Martial Alliance was fair and just, that was what mattered.
Soon, a post challenging another to the Life and Death Platform was published on the Binhai Martial Alliance forum.
It didn’t take long for the post to be pinned by the moderator of the Binhai Martial Alliance forum and uploaded to the main forum’s "Martial Arts World Debates and Grievances" section.
"Hahaha, what a ’The martial world isn’t a place beyond the law, manage your own wayward descendants!’"
Imperial City, under an ancient tree in an old, traditional courtyard.
Qin Huai’an watched the forum post on his tablet and laughed heartily.
He had already read the content; it was mediocre in literature but narrated the grievances and rights and wrongs so clearly that anyone could understand them at a glance.
However, Huai’an liked the intention behind this challenge letter quite a bit.
It showcased how some sects and aristocratic family disciples, relying on their moderate martial arts skills, acted recklessly and arrogantly.
The text vividly emphasized situations where trivial matters were blown out of proportion due to lax discipline, corrupt family or sect principles, protecting the wrongdoers within their own, older generations covering for the younger ones without considering right or wrong, for the sake of saving face and consistently covering up errors until things escalated severely.
"Good job, lad. This is what being young is about, and you barely deserve my granddaughter," Huai’an smiled as he spoke, yet his eyes slightly narrowed, flashing a hint of sharpness as he muttered to himself, "But you, kid, actually hinted at the Second Young Master Zhang, almost stating his name outright—are you not afraid of Zhang Family’s youngster recklessly troubling you?"
Toward the end, Huai’an started to feel somewhat expectant.
Not to mention the value behind the title ’Madman King’, just the identity of being a direct disciple of the Fatty Taoist was enough for Huai’an to look forward to it.
This ’grandson-in-law’ had returned over a month ago and was slowly beginning to make a name for himself domestically.
Don’t let me down, kid, otherwise I’ll have a hard time explaining to Yanyang.
Provincial City, the Wang Family.
Old Master Wang struck Wang Xiongying fiercely with his cane.
Facing his father’s extreme anger, Wang Xiongying dared not dodge and cried out in pain from the hit.
"Are you brainless?" Wang Zhonglin’s face turned red as he pressed down hard on his son’s head, angrily said, "Did you take my last warning as idle talk?"
Wang Xiongying angrily said, "My son has died, he cannot die in vain!"
A hint of sorrow flashed in Wang Zhonglin’s eyes, and he pointed at Wang Xiongying, gasping from anger, "You should endure it. Our Wang family may seem like a big clan in Jiangnan Province, but we’re walking on thin ice in many respects; one wrong step could lead to the annihilation of our family. As the main pillar of our family, you can’t just consider your own son, you need to think about the entire family and consider its long-term interests."
Wang Xiongying argued, "It’s exactly because I consider the long-term interests of the entire family that I must do this. The Zhang Family is behind this—what does the Qin Family count for..."
He hadn’t finished speaking when Wang Zhonglin slapped him across the face, "Even if the Qin Family is an old lion nearing its end, as long as it hasn’t fallen, it remains a lion. How can you afford to disrespect it?
Wang Xiongying, with a face full of grievance, said, "Dad, I understand your concerns, but things have come to this point and we are already in the same boat as the Zhang Family. Moreover, that kid named Yang must die, otherwise my son will not rest in peace. Also, Wenqian called too; he supports what I’m doing, seeking revenge for his brother."
Wang Zhonglin’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Did Wenqian call?"
Wang Xiongying nodded, a hint of pride on his face, "Wenqian is gaining momentum now and his personal ability is especially strong. With the Zhang Family’s support, his future achievements are boundless; what do we have to fear?"
A hint of concern flashed in Wang Zhonglin’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a resolute look.
He nodded and said, "Since things have reached this point, let’s do our best then. You’re right, the descendants of our Wang family aren’t just dispensable; whoever it is, they will have to pay the price."
Seeing his father finally standing on the same front as himself, Wang Xiongying was overjoyed and quickly said, "Dad, don’t worry, if it weren’t for our unawareness of Qin Yanyang’s existence last time, that kid would have been three feet under by now. This time, with Qin Yanyang not around and us fighting him on the Life and Death Platform, his death is certain. Even if Qin Yanyang returns, he won’t be able to do anything about it."
Wang Zhonglin nodded and asked, "Has Yan Zhongshan truly entered the Energy Transformation Fifth Grade?"
"Yes," Wang Xiongying said, "With him personally taking action, that kid is doomed."
Wang Zhonglin looked at him and reminded, "You need to think this through; it’s not just Yan Zhongshan’s life that the kid wants, he’s also demanded yours if he wins."
Wang Xiongying’s eyes flashed with viciousness, "That’s precisely why he must die. Dad, don’t worry, Yan Zhongshan will surely kill him. Even if he can’t, on the day of the Life and Death Platform, he must die!"
Wang Zhonglin’s expression changed, shocked, "You have other arrangements? Are you mad? That would be breaking the rules of the Martial Alliance."
Wang Xiongying chuckled disdainfully, "Rules are made by men. With the Zhang Family stepping in, who dares to say a word?" This content belongs to novel•fire.net
Wang Zhonglin took a deep breath, suddenly closing his eyes, "Hopefully so."
Wang Xiongying reassured, "Don’t worry, Dad. That kid is definitely doomed."