Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 342 Old grudges

On the platform, Wang Boxiong solemnly announced the identities of the seven people and the results of their punishment.

Finally, Wang Boxiong said that we should learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones and cure the disease to save the patient. If anyone has ulterior motives, they can send a message to surrender themselves now and be treated leniently. If they perform meritorious service, they may even be exempted from past punishment.

No one answered.

Dozens of miles away, Zhou Leng watched Wang Boxiong's speech via video.

After Wang Boxiong said, "Those who break their oaths will be punished by heaven," Zhou Leng activated the Tiger Talisman light screen and chose to eliminate the nine disloyal disciples.

Furukawa Research Bureau, Main Plaza.

Rumble…

Dark clouds suddenly appeared in the clear blue sky.

The dark clouds were not large, but they covered the Furukawa Research Institute.

Firelight flickered amidst the dark clouds.

Everyone instinctively looked up at the suddenly appearing dark clouds.

Nine heavenly flames descended from above, engulfing the nine people as if they were enveloped by water.

Nine screams flashed by in an instant, and then heavenly fire ignited.

A few seconds later, the fire dissipated, leaving behind faint ashes and scorch marks on the ground.

"Wow……"

The children were so frightened that they cried loudly.

The rest of the people, including the Grandmaster, had their hair standing on end.

Of the nine, one grandmaster also turned to ashes.

Wang Boxiong snorted coldly and said, "The Ancient River Sect's lineage has been renewed, and I hope everyone will adjust their mindset. Grand Marshal Huang Xuan Pavilion has been paying close attention to this place, and these cowardly scoundrels will have nowhere to hide."

Wang Boxiong's heart skipped a beat. He never expected that Zhou Leng could do such a thing from so far away.

Everyone recalled the vows they had made that day.

"Anyone with disloyal intentions will be consumed by a hundred flames."

After the meeting, Wang Boxiong left alone. After walking for a while, Chen Shouhu called.

"When I left Shuizhou Demon City on a mission, someone from above entered the Martial Arts Brigade and checked Zhou Leng's file."

"Over there?"

"Over there."

"They really have been keeping an eye on Zhou Leng, and they discovered his advancement to the Innate Realm so quickly."

Will they take action?

"If Tong Tianxia doesn't die, they won't dare to really make a move; at most, they'll just pull some minor tricks."

"be prepared."

"We've been preparing."

After ending the call, Wang Boxiong took a walk in the research bureau, occasionally checking on the teaching progress.

Before long, they arrived at the Innate Class.

Some newly promoted disciples of the Innate Ancient River Sect are exchanging ideas and practicing together.

Lou Feiqiong was among them.

Many years ago, when he was in Xiongjing, Wang Boxiong visited Lou Feiqiong's high school many times as an external instructor to teach martial arts. The two met many times and were acquaintances.

Later, during their time at the Furukawa Research Institute, the two met several times and became even more familiar with each other.

After joining the Furukawa Research Bureau, the two met frequently.

The relationship between the two is now closer than that of a typical teacher and student.

Wang Boxiong walked over, specifically asked Lou Feiqiong to spar with him, demonstrated his boxing techniques, and gave pointers to everyone.

After giving his instructions, Wang Boxiong patted Lou Feiqiong on the shoulder in front of everyone and smiled, "Very good, keep up the good work."

"Yes!" Lou Feiqiong stood at attention.

The other newly promoted Innate Realm cultivators looked at Lou Feiqiong with envy. He came from a powerful family, was taken care of by a Grandmaster, and was among the top students on the new student list. He was bound to soar to great heights in the future.

After eliminating the mole, the Furukawa Research Bureau granted everyone freedom of movement.

Most people choose to hone their skills within the organization, while only a small number leave.

Lou Feiqiong flew back to Xiongcheng and then took a car home.

The patriarch of the Lou family liked Western style, so he bought a large piece of land in the outskirts of Xiongcheng and built a Gothic building modeled after Hector's Castle, forming an estate.

Upon entering the house, the butler led Lou Feiqiong into the conference room.

Family members were sitting in the conference room.

Several elderly people looked at Lou Feiqiong with smiles, while several middle-aged men greeted him.

Lou Feiqiong responded politely and sat in the last seat.

In the conference room, there was only one young person, Lou Feiqiong.

"How's the situation with the Ancient River Sect? Tell me about it," Lou Shanding, sitting in the main seat, said with a smile.

Lou Feiqiong said helplessly, "Dad, uncles and elders, I don't know how to say this. You all know about the recent troubles involving those families, including that one from the Demon City Army and that one from the education department, right?"

"Of course. You mean it's related to the Ancient River Sect?" Everyone's expressions turned solemn.

"It wasn't just them. I dare not go into too much detail, but I can say that another mole was discovered today, and divine fire descended from the sky, burning them, including a grandmaster. This news will probably spread soon. It is said that Huang Sheng was also involved."

"Divine fire falling from the sky? Could it be a trick by a demon spirit master?" Lou Shanding asked.

Lou Feiqiong shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem like a Demon Spirit Master. A Grandmaster could kill someone instantly, and even a demigod Demon Spirit Master might not be able to do that. I'm more inclined to believe that it's the power of the Ancient River Sect unleashed. Moreover, this initiation ceremony has created a real and tangible phenomenon..."

He only said what he could say.

Finally, he said, "As for the details, I really dare not say, as I have sworn an oath. As for the cultivation method, I dare not pass it on to outsiders, and I hope the family can understand."

Lou Shanding smiled and said, "It's alright, we already guessed it. However, it won't be long before the Ancient River Sect's techniques become widespread. Besides the introductory training for the Ancient River Sect, we have another important matter to discuss with you this time."

Lou Feiqiong listened.

“Zhou Leng, Ma Xingkong’s nephew, has made a comeback. You’ve met him before.”

Lou Feiqiong nodded, his heart skipping a beat.

He knew Ma Xingkong and Zhou Leng, but this was the first time he had learned that Zhou Leng was Ma Xingkong's nephew.

“You didn’t know Zhou Leng’s identity when you were in the dwarf world, but the people who went with you did. So they secretly asked the people in the dwarf world to sabotage Zhou Leng and his group’s operation.”

"Unfortunately, you failed at the last minute. Later, you were too soft-hearted and accidentally saved him."

"Of course, the reality is that even if you didn't intervene, he might not have died, and the elders didn't blame you."

Lou Feiqiong remained silent.

Lou Shanding said, "You haven't forgotten the grudges between the Lou family and Ma Xingkong, have you?"

Lou Feiqiong said, "Feiqiong dares not forget. All the elders have said since I was a child that my fifth uncle is a genius with the potential to become a martial saint."

"But because my second grandfather was reported by Ma Xingkong, he lost his official position and fell ill in bed. My fifth uncle went mad with anger and went to the Demon City to hunt demons to vent his frustration."

"Unfortunately, that day coincided with the outbreak of the demonic tide, and Fifth Uncle was ultimately trapped in the Water Island Demon City and died at the hands of the demons."

"Coincidentally, Ma Xingkong was also in the Water Island Demon City and encountered the demon tide, but managed to escape. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he could not be saved and died in the hospital."

Lou Feiqiong spoke calmly, but sighed inwardly.

When he was a child, he believed that what his elders said was true, but after investigating as an adult, he discovered that his elders had hidden crucial information.

Ma Xingkong was born in Yunhua. After taking office, he was dedicated to serving the country. However, his second grandfather was not only corrupt himself, but also wanted Ma Xingkong to take the blame.

Ma Xingkong refused to compromise his principles and was repeatedly suppressed. In the end, his second grandfather ruined Ma Xingkong's future.

With no way out, Ma Xingkong resorted to desperate measures, reporting the entire internet. Ultimately, Ma Xingkong resigned, and his second grandfather was brought down.

The elders in the building nodded slightly, and a few of them exchanged glances, their eyes darting around.

They never told Lou Feiqiong and the others that Lou Feiqiong's fifth uncle was caught in the demonic tide while chasing Ma Xingkong.

It wasn't mentioned that Ma Xingkong could actually have been saved, but the Lou family secretly sabotaged his life and killed him.

This was done extremely discreetly, and no one has discovered it to this day.

Lou Shanding said, "Logically speaking, with Ma Xingkong dead, all grudges and grievances should have been resolved. However, some of Ma Xingkong's classmates and friends were misled by him. The most foolish among them was Tong Tianxia, ​​who insisted that our Lou family killed Ma Xingkong and that your fifth uncle killed Ma Xingkong."

"As a result, many students from Yunhua and Jinjing came to our house to protest, cause trouble, and act lawlessly. In the end, it even led to Tong Tianxia, ​​the top student in Yunhua, defecting to the Demonic Cult, which shocked the whole country."

"Back then, the Lou family paid a heavy price for what happened to your second grandfather. It also led to Tong Tianxia's defection. In addition, Zhao Sheng was too straightforward and unwilling to lend a hand, which forced the Lou family to completely withdraw from the Martial Academy."

"If it weren't for Ma Xingkong, I would definitely be in charge of a region. But now, I can only do business."

"This is intolerable! To prevent Ma Xingkong's power from rising again, the Lou family, together with the Zhao family and other families, are launching a joint attack on Tong Tianxia. At the same time, they are monitoring Zhou Leng, Ma Xingkong's only relative."

“Zhou Leng was still a child then, living with a dog. No matter what, our Lou family would never harm a child.”

The elders of the Lou family remained expressionless. Naturally, they wouldn't tell Lou Feiqiong that Tong Tianxia and a group of Ma Xingkong's friends had made an oath back then.

If the Lou family dares to lay a finger on Zhou Leng, they will slaughter the entire Lou family, even at the cost of their own lives.

"But no one can guarantee that Ma Xingkong has not planted the seeds of hatred in Zhou Leng's heart."

"Therefore, the tribe made a decision at that time."

“If Zhou Leng doesn’t become a Xiantian, let him be an ordinary person. But if he does become a Xiantian, it’s one thing if he doesn’t have the aptitude to become a Grandmaster, but if he has the potential to become a Grandmaster, then the Lou family will stop him at all costs.”

"One Tong Tianxia has already put the Lou family on the defensive at every turn. If Ma Xingkong's nephew also advances to the Grandmaster level, who knows what will happen?"

"Last year, Zhou Leng was poisoned by the spiritual light in the Heavenly Rank, and his family was completely relieved."

"But unexpectedly, he actually advanced to the Innate Realm."

Lou Feiqiong asked in confusion, "Zhou Leng's martial arts index is still 11."

Lou Shanding sneered, "That's why I said before that you underestimated Zhou Leng's forbearance and shrewdness."

"After hearing about Zhou Leng's situation, your fourth uncle was always worried, so he asked the Zhao family for help to retrieve the surveillance footage."

"Everyone knows that information in China is leaking like a sieve, full of holes everywhere."

"We retrieved various surveillance data from Ruda and finally confirmed that he had advanced to the Innate Realm."

"However, it's not easy to become a Grandmaster, especially since he was indeed poisoned by the light."

"But who can be sure that he didn't have an antidote or alleviate the poisoning?"

Lou Feiqiong said, "The mental poison light is so strong, there's no way he could detoxify it."

"We can't do it, the Ten Realms can't do it, but what about the Ancient River Sect?"

Lou Feiqiong remained silent.

Lou Shanding smiled and said, "Among your generation, you are the most outstanding. You are steady, kind, responsible, and most importantly, talented. You have had a series of fortuitous encounters and may even have the potential to become a Martial Saint. You are almost exactly like your fifth uncle back then."

In the meeting hall, the elders of the Lou family sighed one after another, their faces filled with sorrow.

The fifth son of the Lou family back then was no less talented than Tong Tianxia, ​​Chen Shouhu, and Wang Boxiong.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will surely become a Grandmaster, and there is even a certain possibility that he will ascend to the Martial Saint realm.

Unfortunately, it was ruined by Ma Xingkong.

Lou Shanding patted the armrest of the chair and said, "This chair was originally prepared for your fifth uncle."

Lou Feiqiong sighed softly. When he was a child, he always liked his fifth uncle very much.

He practically grew up listening to his fifth uncle's stories.

The main reason he has been working so hard to cultivate is that he hopes to make up for his fifth uncle's failure to advance to the Grandmaster level and to lead the family back to the Martial Academy.

Lou Shanding stared at Lou Feiqiong and said, "My cultivation has declined over the years, and I lack energy. I wanted to hand over this chair to you as soon as possible. But your uncles and elders think you are too young and need to be tested."

Lou Feiqiong was about to speak when Lou Shanding raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Now, your test has begun."

"As the head of the Lou family, I order you to take people and monitor Zhou Leng, starting today."

"Record Zhou Leng's growth and estimate Zhou Leng's strength."

"Once it is discovered that he has advanced to the Muscle Innate stage, even if there is more than a 50% chance that he will advance to the Grandmaster stage, report it to the family."

"We will step in and resolve this matter when the time comes."

Lou Shanding stared intently at Lou Feiqiong.

The father's eyes were filled with earnest expectations.

In an instant, scenes from the past flashed before my eyes.

He recalled the rumors about Ma Xingkong and Tong Tianxia.

I recall Grandmaster Wang Boxiong gently patting my shoulder and giving me an encouraging look, as well as his praise and recognition.

He recalled how Zhou Lengming, knowing he was a member of the Lou family, still took the initiative to rescue him when facing the enemy beastmen.

"Feiqiong, will you agree or not?" Lou Shangding gripped the armrests tightly with both hands.

Lou Feiqiong looked at his father, whose forehead wrinkles were sparse and whose temples were gray. These were the aftereffects of using magic potions to forcibly accelerate his progress to the Grandmaster level.

Lifespan is significantly reduced.

He had heard his family say that his father didn't need to do this, but he drank the potion to pave the way for him and inherit the position of family head.

Now, the aftereffects are becoming increasingly apparent.

Lou Feiqiong gradually understood that it was only through huge sacrifices and compromises that his father had managed to get the Lou family elders to agree to let him take over the business as soon as possible.

However, because he had praised Zhou Leng in the past and was not decisive enough, the elders of the Lou family put forward this test.

If I don't agree, it will probably take a long time before I can take over.

But my father might not be able to hold on until then.

No one knows what twists and turns might occur in the middle.

Lou Feiqiong hesitated, while the other elders were thinking about Tong Tianxia.

Back then, it was only with the help of the local bully Rao family that Ma Xingkong was able to be killed silently.

Tong Tianxia has just dealt with the Rao family and even personally killed Zhao Tong. Will the Lou family be next?
According to reports, Zhou Leng and Tong Tianxia have met multiple times in just the past two years. Is this a coincidence? What is the relationship between the two?
Did Tong Tianxia help Zhou Leng with his rapid promotion?

Lou Feiqiong cannot rest easy until he completely severs ties with Zhou Leng.

Lou Feiqiong sighed deeply and said, "For the Lou family and my father, I am willing to do it."

"it is good!"

Three days later, late at night.

Water Island Magic City, Martial Arts Brigade.

Chen Shouhu, the commander of the martial arts brigade, was burly and thick-waisted, with a tiger-like physique and a back as strong as a wall.

He looked at the hundreds of innate masters in front of him.

These people came from cities near the Water Island Demon City.

Chen Shouhu walked back and forth in front of the formation while giving instructions.

"Among you are veterans and green recruits..."

"What is a counter-offensive? It's about fighting back, taking revenge on the monsters a thousandfold, ten thousandfold!"

"Monsters are like wild beasts; they don't understand benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. They don't comprehend peace, fairness, integrity, or contracts. They can only hear the cries of wounds and the roar of blood."

"There's only one thing we need to do: kill, kill, kill, and kill some more!"

(End of this chapter)