After the family split up, I achieved martial arts sainthood.

Amidst the attention of the crowd, the four wealthy gentlemen, Hu, Qian, Sun, and Tao, walked to the main seat.

The four men sat in the center, their robes billowing as they took their seats, their expressions calm and composed.

Zhou Feng and Tang Yuan acted as bodyguards, one on the left and one on the right, accompanying him throughout the entire journey.

"It's almost time. Those who haven't come yet don't need to! Close the door!"

Master Sun spoke calmly, gesturing towards the entrance of Tianxia Zhen.

"Clang!"

The open door suddenly slammed shut.

The restaurant's interior and exterior were separated.

They came in with a bang!

Gu Xin and his master Yang Wei exchanged a glance; the other party's hostile attitude was no longer concealed.

"Please take your seats, everyone!"

Master Qian smiled like Maitreya Buddha, rubbing two large iron balls in his hands, and cheerfully invited the arriving martial arts masters to take their seats.

His attitude was kind and approachable, and he seemed gentle and harmless.

But no one present was a fool; they knew this was a tactic of one playing the bad cop and the other the good cop.

Gu Xin and his master Yang Wei remained silent, munching on fruit and quietly waiting for their next words.

"Gentlemen, I have invited you here today for no other reason than to discuss a small matter with you..."

As Mr. Qian rubbed the large iron ball, he smiled and began to tell the story.

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Gu Xin and his master exchanged a glance, and both of them slowed down their chewing motions.

Everyone else in the room also sat up straight with solemn expressions and serious demeanor, listening attentively.

"In all thirteen provinces of the land, the martial arts are flourishing. However, Qingyuan County remains desolate and in a sorry state. We see this clearly and are deeply saddened."

As everyone watched, Master Qian's voice rang out: "Our four clans are the most prominent in Qingyuan County, and we feel it is our duty to contribute to the prosperity of Qingyuan County."

"Therefore, in order to revitalize martial arts and promote its methods, we have discussed and decided to establish a martial arts alliance in Qingyuan County. The four clans will join forces to cultivate the younger generation and support talents, so as to establish a strong foundation for the world."

What a moving and righteous speech...

Gu Xin secretly admired him; upon careful listening, he could find no fault with Master Qian's explanation.

Throughout the entire process, he displayed an attitude of selflessness, as if he were concerned for the common good.

Anyone who dares to oppose this is acting out of selfishness and prioritizing personal gain over public duty.

Then they would have to bear the infamy of hindering the development and prosperity of martial arts in Qingyuan County.

Upon hearing this, all the renowned martial arts masters present were slightly alarmed and their hearts trembled.

Many people looked at each other and saw the shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.

They had long known that the four major clans harbored ill intentions, but they never expected them to be so malicious.

Unfortunately, these people with malicious intentions are using the guise of universal justice.

Create a martial arts alliance?

To contribute to the prosperity of martial arts worldwide?

Once created, who will be in charge of the alliance?

An alliance always needs a leader, right?

So, who will sit in this position of leader?

Besides the four major clans, who else in Qingyuan County is qualified?

With the four major clans controlling the alliance, will these people still have any freedom?

Whether they pull them in, belittle them, beat them, or kill them, it's all up to them to decide.

If things were as they are now, they would still have the right to resist when they are suppressed, and they would still be able to stand on moral and legal grounds.

Once they join the alliance, if they dare to resist, they will be the source of chaos and the villains who destroy order.

Therefore, everyone fell silent upon hearing Mr. Qian's words.

Everyone had a furrowed brow and a solemn expression.

Every heart was taut with tension.

"Who's in favor? Who's opposed?"

Mr. Sun took a sip of tea and slammed the teacup heavily onto the table.

The four major clans had already agreed on this: Master Qian would put on a smiling face, while Master Sun would put on a stern face.

After the righteous and awe-inspiring remarks were made, it was time for Master Sun to resort to force.

"The Green Forest Gang approves!"

As soon as Master Sun finished speaking, Tang Yuan, the leader of the Qinglin Gang, spoke up first: "This is a good thing, a good thing for establishing order. From now on, all martial arts under heaven will be one family, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Tang Yuan's words did not elicit enthusiastic agreement from the crowd.

Many people looked at Tang Yuan with disdain and disgust.

In Qingyuan County, anyone with any status knows the relationship between the Qinglin Gang and the four major clans.

Birds of a feather flock together, snakes and rats in the same den, wolves and jackals colluding to commit evil.

Otherwise, why would the Qinglin Gang dare to act lawlessly in the outer city?

Tang Yuan's active support for the decisions of the four major clans at this time reveals the sordid motives behind it.

"What does Master Zhou think?"

With a smile, Master Qian turned his head and looked at Zhou Feng, the head of the Zhou Family Martial Arts School.

Swish swish!

Everyone in the room turned their heads and turned their gazes toward Zhou Feng.

Many people have high expectations for Zhou Feng.

This is a master of martial arts examinations, and also a mid-stage Qi Creation Realm expert.

They all hoped that Zhou Feng could lead them to resist the coercion of the four major clans.

"I agree!"

However, after a moment's thought, Zhou Feng agreed to the proposal of the four major clans.

really!

Zhou Feng had long since colluded with the four major clans.

Many people felt heavy-hearted, but there were not many surprises.

Even those who harbored hope were not surprised by Zhou Feng's choice.

After all, they all knew how slim that hope was.

If the probability is very high, then it's not hope.

"Gentlemen, what do you think?"

Mr. Qian looked around the room and asked with a smile.

His seemingly amiable demeanor actually carried an invisible pressure.

It's time to make a statement!

Swish!

The expressions on the faces of everyone in the audience clearly changed.

A barely perceptible panic, an undisguised unease.

Many people even subconsciously turned their heads and cast their gazes toward Yang Wei and Ma Biao.

The implications are obvious.

Gu Xin noticed everyone's attitude and quickly guessed what they were thinking.

This is an attempt to get the master and Master Ma to step forward and take the lead.

Unfortunately, the master was just there to freeload.

Gu Xin secretly curled his lip and silently looked at Ma Biao opposite him, only to find that Ma Biao was looking down at his nose, his nose focused on his mind, and his eyes were not looking to the side.

They adopted an attitude of indifference, as if it were none of their business.

He ignored all the stares that were directed at him.

Clearly, Ma Biao didn't want to be the first to stick his neck out.

Gu Xin was not surprised. Everyone present was smart enough to know that the one who stood out would inevitably be beaten up by the four major clans.

Gu Xin looked at his master Yang Wei, only to see his master leisurely eating fruit, without the slightest impatience or unease.

There was absolutely no indication that they wanted to speak.

"The creation of this alliance is a model for the world, a righteous act. Are you trying to put your personal interests before your public duty and disregard the greater good?"

Master Sun toyed with his teacup, his voice turning sinister.

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The aggressive stance of the four major races was fully revealed.

Gu Xin's actions of eating fruits and vegetables became somewhat more restrained.

His gaze was fixed intently on the powerful gentry of the four major clans, his body poised and ready to withdraw at any moment.

Not just Gu Xin, everyone in the room was tense and quietly gathering their strength.

"Hehe, no rush! No rush! Let's eat first! We can chat after we've eaten and drunk our fill!"

Just as the situation was about to escalate to the point of conflict, Mr. Qian, who had a smile as serene as a Buddha, chuckled and spoke again.

As the words fell, figures carrying plates of dishes walked into the hall.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that there was still room for maneuver.

However, when they turned around and saw the figures serving the dishes, they were all quickly shocked.