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

He left after saying that.

Gu Xin followed closely behind.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Before the two could take a step, all the guards in the room drew their swords.

A sharp, resounding clang suddenly swept through the room, filling it completely.

The somber atmosphere in the hall was even more intense.

The martial arts masters sitting around all had slightly solemn expressions and tense bodies.

They were all on high alert, guarding their surroundings.

Indeed, no banquet is a good banquet.

Gu Xin took a deep breath. This was the kind of melody that the banquet should have tonight.

With their true intentions revealed, the four major clans ultimately could not avoid resorting to force.

Gu Xin showed no fear or apprehension. His gaze swept over the surrounding guards and warriors, and he seemed eager to try.

Now that he has entered the realm of martial arts, he can't help but yearn for the feeling of fighting in the martial world.

Furthermore, he has accumulated a great deal of cultivation experience, but all his knowledge has already reached its peak, and he is now worried about integrating new techniques.

The guards and warriors raised by the four major clans must have different training.

This is also a rare opportunity for him to enrich his knowledge and experience.

Since someone would come to his rescue anyway, he naturally didn't have much to worry about.

"Are you all planning to ask us, master and disciple, for money?"

Just as Gu Xin was getting ready, his master Yang Wei's calm, smiling voice rang out.

The master remained calm, showing no sign of panic despite being surrounded.

"Master Yang is too kind. We can easily afford the cost of a meal."

Mr. Qian replied with a smile.

"In that case, please make way!"

Yang Wei suppressed his smile and gave a faint nod.

Master Qian smiled, rubbing the iron ball as he looked at Yang Wei and sighed, "Master Yang, a wise man submits to circumstances. Why bother?"

"So what?" Yang Wei chuckled.

"Master Yang, this is the trend of the times, why insist on going your own way? Wouldn't it be better if we all united as one family?"

"Let me go back and think about it!"

"I'm sorry, but we have limited time and can't wait much longer."

Master Qian smiled faintly and said, "Whether someone is a friend or an enemy is a matter for Master Yang to decide with a single word."

They're not going to leave any room for maneuver whatsoever.

Gu Xin's eyes gleamed; everything Chen Tong had said had come true.

His relationship with the four major clans was destined to be strained.

"It seems there's no room for negotiation!"

Yang Wei sighed, his smile turning helpless.

"It seems that Master Yang has already made up his mind."

Mr. Qian also sighed, clearly with a hint of regret.

"Very well! Previously, Master Zhou's top disciple and Master Yang's top disciple sparred and determined a winner. However, the two masters have not yet decided a victor. Why don't they have a match tonight? So that we can learn from them?"

Master Qian smiled and looked at Zhou Feng, intending to have Zhou Feng take action to suppress Yang Wei.

He didn't know Yang Wei's cultivation level, but opening a martial arts school in the outer city meant that its foundation was inferior to that of the Biao Ma Martial Arts School.

Ma Biao, the owner of the Biao Ma Martial Arts School, was only at the early stage of the Qi Creation Realm. Yang Wei's cultivation level should be roughly equivalent to Ma Biao's.

Even if he is stronger than Ma Biao, it would be difficult for him to surpass Zhou Feng.

Zhou Feng was a mid-stage Qi Creation Realm cultivator and a martial arts prodigy.

Being able to pass the preliminary examination and stand out among fellow cultivators is undoubtedly a sign of excellence.

On the other hand, they couldn't find any titles for Yang Wei.

It's just a rumor that it's a veteran retiring.

While the skills honed in the military may be exceptional, they may not be as formidable as those acquired through the imperial examinations.

The martial arts examination was a bloody competition, a life-or-death struggle.

Moreover, even if Zhou Feng is no match for them, they still have several Qi Creation Realm cultivators on their side.

If Yang Wei refuses to listen to advice, then we'll just have to teach him a lesson.

"Master!"

Gu Xin looked at Yang Wei, his eyes flashing.

He had never seen his master make a move and didn't know the specifics of this veteran of the Imperial Guard's abilities.

However, his cultivation at the Qi Creation Realm is beyond doubt.

"I, Yang, am but a mediocre talent; how could I possibly be a match for Master Zhou? I, Yang, concede defeat and willingly admit my inferiority!"

Yang Wei smiled nonchalantly, decisively admitting defeat, showing no desire to fight back whatsoever.

Tonight's situation is destined to be resolved by someone.

He only takes action when he's eaten too much.

Not only will they gain nothing, but they will also incur the wrath of the four major clans and end up helping certain people share the burden of their attacks.

"What if we insist on seeing it?"

Mr. Qian smiled broadly, and as he rubbed the iron ball, he gradually increased the force in his movements.

We have no choice but to fight!

Zhou Feng gathered his strength, stood up from his seat, and greeted Yang Wei with clasped hands: "Master Yang, please enlighten me!"

The atmosphere in the room tensed up immediately after Zhou Feng spoke.

The situation was tense and on the verge of erupting.

Gu Xin clenched his fist quietly, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings.

"Does Master Zhou really want to fight?"

Yang Wei remained calm and composed, without any panic: "In that case, how about I find a sparring partner for Master Zhou?"

Who?

Zhou Feng frowned slightly and looked around suspiciously.

The lords of the four major clans all had slightly lowered eyes.

The already irritable Master Tao and Master Sun showed even more impatience on their faces.

"Clang!"

However, before they could urge them to act, the tightly closed gate of Tianxiazhen was suddenly smashed open.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two guards stationed outside the door tumbled and crashed into the hall.

"Who is it?"

The sudden turn of events caused everyone in the room to change their expressions and turn their heads to look over.

"This is a feast of unparalleled delicacies, renowned far and wide. I, Chen, have long coveted it and have come uninvited. I hope you all don't mind?"

A soft laugh came from outside the gate, and Chen Tong stepped through.

It's finally here!

Upon seeing Chen Tong's face clearly, a smile appeared on Gu Xin's solemn expression.

"Chen Tong?"

"County Commandant Chen?"

"Lord County Captain?"

Upon seeing Chen Tong, everyone in the hall had their pupils contract and their expressions changed drastically, each with a different look.

"The county magistrate has arrived at the perfect time. Master Zhou is itching to spar with someone. The county magistrate is a martial arts scholar, and Master Zhou is a martial arts prodigy. Both of you are graduates of the imperial examinations, so why not make friends through martial arts?"

Yang Wei smiled and warmly greeted Chen Tong, introducing him to Zhou Feng.

"Oh? Really? That's an honor!"

Chen Tong was surprised for a moment, then looked at Zhou Feng with a smile in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Feng's face stiffened, and the look in his eyes gradually turned sinister.

Chen Tong was a martial arts scholar, while he was a martial arts prodigy.

Chen Tong is at the late stage of the Qi Creation Realm, while he is at the middle stage of the Qi Creation Realm.

Chen Tong's skills and techniques are superior to his, and his natural talent and aptitude are certainly above his.

He's being suppressed at every turn, how can he fight back?

"Chen Tong, this is a family banquet; you weren't invited!"

Master Tao slammed his fist on the table in anger and glared at Chen Tong, berating him.

"So Mr. Chen came uninvited."

Chen Tong chuckled, showing no embarrassment or anger, and instead pulled out a chair and sat down calmly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, I picked up my chopsticks and started eating.

He tasted a piece of pork rib, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, then looked at the martial arts masters around him who were sitting on pins and needles and chuckled: "Gentlemen, would you like to eat more? If not, then leave it to me to clean up the mess."

Swish swish!

The martial arts masters at the table were all relieved, and they rose and scattered like birds and beasts.

Even Ma Biao from the Biao Ma Martial Arts School didn't dare linger for a moment.

The lords of the four major clans were so angry that their faces turned ashen. Even the usually smiling Lord Qian had a gloomy expression.