I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 363 Jointly Forcing

"Never mind, I won't think about it anymore..."

Xu Ning shook his head.

For him, this question was meaningless.

Now, returning to the world of martial arts and advancing to the Grandmaster level is the right thing to do.

However, just as Xu Ning was about to dispel the clone, he suddenly sensed several powerful auras approaching.

"Eight ninth-tier secret masters are approaching the Gao family..."

Xu Ning raised an eyebrow.

He suspended his decision to return to the martial arts world immediately.

Soon, the eight ninth-level secret masters barged into the Gao residence and arrived at the central courtyard of the Gao family.

"Which distinguished guests have graced us with their presence?"

At this moment, Gao Linhe, the patriarch of the Gao family and a ninth-level secret master, also sensed the arrival of outsiders.

He arrived shortly after, accompanied by three other ninth-level secret masters from the Gao family.

"So it's you from the Seigakuin and Enmonin academies!"

Gao Linhe arrived at the central courtyard and was startled when he saw who it was.

Of the eight ninth-level secret masters who came to the Gao family, five were from the Qingge Academy and three were from the Yanwen Academy.

How did they end up together?

Gao Linhe smiled broadly, but a deep sense of apprehension rose in his heart.

The Qingge Academy and the Yanwen Academy are the two strongest forces in the City of Mystics. They even have conflicts with each other and secretly engage in competition and struggle.

But at this moment, they actually joined forces and barged into the Gao family's house without warning, and they seemed to have extremely ill intentions.

"Master Gao!"

The leader was none other than Fei Qingyi, the head of Qingge Academy.

He had the appearance of a young man, but his eyes were filled with the vicissitudes and indifference of someone who had experienced many hardships.

"I've come to the Gao family today to ask you for a favor!"

Fei Qingyi said.

Although he was asking for a favor, his attitude was extremely forceful.

"Please speak, Professor Fei."

Gao Linhe seemed straightforward, but he was already on guard.

"The members of the Yanwen Academy and I wish to borrow the Gao family's hidden fragments."

Fei Qingyi remained expressionless, as if she were merely making a casual request.

Gao Linhe's expression changed upon hearing this.

His smile tightened slightly: "Academician Fei, are you joking? How could someone possibly lend you a secret fragment like that?"

"I'm sorry, Dean Fei, I cannot grant your request."

Gao Linhe simply extended his hand: "Please, Dean Fei and everyone else, return."

Fei Qingyi was not angry when Gao Linhe refused; instead, she revealed a playful smile.

He turned slightly to the side and exchanged a glance with another man in silver robes beside him.

Then, the man in the silver shirt stepped forward.

"Master Gao, I might as well tell you the truth."

The man in silver robes said, "Now, the Qingge Academy has joined forces with our Yanwen Academy, preparing to gather the hidden fragments from both sides for research, and together decipher the secret of advancing to the tenth rank within the hidden fragments."

"However, during the research process, we discovered that our hidden fragments are still insufficient, and we need to gather another batch of hidden fragments. Therefore, we are preparing to borrow a batch of hidden fragments from your Gao family and several other forces to conduct further in-depth research."

Gao Linhe recognized the man in the silver shirt.

He is Qiu Shili, the vice-director of the Yanwen Academy.

"However, Patriarch Gao, you can rest assured. Once we make progress in our research on the hidden fragments and uncover their secrets, we will share them with the Gao family."

"Therefore, we implore Patriarch Gao to grant our request."

Qiu Shili clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gao Lin.

Although he appeared to be more humble, he was actually still aggressive.

Gao Linhe had already sensed the hostility of the visitors.

He knew very well that if he refused, these eight ninth-level secret masters might take action directly.

However, Gao Linhe also knew that since the other party had already put on such a show, the secret fragments that had been lent out would most likely not be retrieved.

Moreover, given the domineering behavior of both sides today, he didn't believe that the other side would reveal the secret to advancing to the tenth rank after it was cracked.

However, the current situation is indeed quite serious.

"How many hidden fragments are you prepared to borrow?"

Gao Linhe's tone softened somewhat.

"all."

This time, it was Fei Qingyi who answered.

"all?"

Gao Linhe's face turned ashen: "Are you kidding me?"

Gao Linhe would never agree to this proposal.

Handing over the accumulated secrets of the Gao family over hundreds of years is essentially an act of betrayal against the family.

"It seems that Patriarch Gao is unwilling."

Fei Qingyi showed a hint of regret: "In that case, let's do it ourselves!"

As soon as Fei Qingyi finished speaking, the eight of them moved instantly and rushed towards the forbidden area of ​​the Gao family.

"Stop them!"

Gao Linhe looked anxious and shouted loudly.

The direction Fei Qingyi and his companions headed was the Gao family's treasure vault.

It is an independent space where all the hidden fragments of the Gao family are stored.

Next, Gao Linhe and three ninth-level secret masters intercepted Fei Qingyi and the others.

"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

Fei Qingyi is at the peak of the ninth rank, the strongest person in the City of Mystics, and is only one step away from the tenth rank.

He could face the entire Gao family on his own without being at a disadvantage, not to mention he had several helpers by his side.

Bang bang bang!

Fei Qingyi directly expanded her secret domain, enveloping half of the Gao family within it.

"Fei Qingyi, Qiu Shili, you've gone too far!"

Gao Lin and the other three felt immense pressure within Fei Qingyi's secret domain, making it difficult even to activate their secret master power.

"If you keep making noise, I'll kill you all!"

Fei Qingyi's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Gao Linhe was filled with grief and indignation, but there was nothing he could do.

However, at this very moment...

Gao Lin and the other three suddenly felt a lightness in their bodies.

Fei Qingyi's secret domain had vanished.

Fei Qingyi was also taken aback.

"Showing off others uninvited and stealing their belongings—isn't that the act of robbery? If the headmaster of Qingge Academy did such a thing, wouldn't he become a laughingstock?"

A voice came from behind.

Xu Ning's figure slowly descended from mid-air.

"This...is Xu Ning!"

Gao Linhe and the other three also recognized Xu Ning.

Xu Ning had previously contributed a huge amount of hidden fragments to the Gao family, which made the four ninth-level secret masters aware of his presence.

There was even a ninth-level strategist among them who invited Xu Ning to join the Gao family, but Xu Ning refused.

"His aura... is at the peak of the ninth rank!"

Gao Lin and the other three were momentarily stunned, unable to process what was happening.

Xu Ning was only at the eighth level before. Even if he advanced to the ninth level, he should only be at the initial stage. How come he has reached the peak of his realm in the blink of an eye?

The differences within the realms of the Mystic World are also enormous. The gap between the initial, intermediate, and peak stages is equivalent to the minor realms in the martial arts world.

Who are you?

Fei Qingyi and Qiu Shili were also on high alert.

They never expected that the Gao family would have such a top expert hidden within their ranks.

(End of this chapter)