High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Just as the Awakeners Association hall was deathly silent, with everyone waiting for Li Ping's return, the Martial Arts Association hall on the other side was equally eerily quiet.

The two groups stared at each other, the atmosphere tense like a powder keg, ready to explode at the slightest spark.

"Is this the president of our Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association? That's so cool!"

"I've only ever seen them on screen before, I never imagined I'd actually meet them in person today!"

"The president's aura is so powerful! No wonder he's the president!"

Many martial artists were amazed.

Many others remained clear-headed, glancing at Shi Tao, then at Xiang Long and the others opposite him, and licking their lips.

There was only one person on the president's side.

On the other side, there were six people! And they were probably all Awakened!

If a fight really breaks out, would the president be a match for him?

"So, you are Shi Tao."

After a brief silence, Xiang Long spoke, his expression unchanged from before, showing little change due to Shi Tao's arrival.

"it's me."

Shi Tao reached out and pointed to the corpse lying in a pool of blood in the distance, his voice booming, "Who killed this person?"

The awakened individuals looked at each other with disdain.

Of course, I also felt a little guilty.

After all, they never expected that they would run into the key figure of the Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association as soon as they arrived.

The martial artists looked at each other, seemingly wanting to speak but lacking the courage.

"It's the president!"

Sun Wei pointed at Song Fu, his eyes filled with undisguised hatred.

If the president hadn't arrived in time, he, along with Xu Jie and the others, would all be cold by now.

"Did you kill him?"

Shi Tao's gaze was fixed on Song Fu to his left front.

The latter was taken aback, then snorted coldly, puffed out his chest, and said, "It's me, so what? You're not convinced?"

So what if he is the president of the Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association?

Isn't he just a True Essence Realm martial artist?

If it were a one-on-one match, it would be hard to say who would win.

Not to mention, there are six of them here! The city lord is also here.

"Okay, it's good that you admit it."

Contrary to popular belief, Shi Tao did not show any anger. Instead, he nodded and said, "Debts must be repaid, and murderers must pay with their lives. It's only right and proper. You shouldn't have any objections, right?"

Upon hearing this, even Xiang Long's face showed astonishment.

This guy is actually going to turn against them here for the sake of an ordinary martial artist?

Upon hearing this, the martial artists were greatly encouraged and cheered.

"You want to kill me? With your abilities?"

Song Fu opened his eyes wide, as if he had heard something impossible.

"Just me."

Shi Tao spoke calmly, as if stating a fact.

"Hahaha! Hahahaha!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted from the audience.

Song Fu wasn't the only one laughing.

However, he laughed the hardest, and tears streamed down his face.

"Hey Shi, I know you're the president of the Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association, but you think you can win people over by killing me? Do you even know who I am?"

Shi Tao shook his head.

However, he was genuinely curious: who were these people? Why were they causing trouble here? Could it be related to Chen Fan?

"I am from Kowloon City! A B-level Awakener! Song Fu!" Song Fu stared at Shi Tao and said, word by word.

"What?! Kowloon City!"

"A Rank B Awakener!"

"He's actually a Rank B Awakened!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes showed shock.

As far as I can remember, those Awakened Ones in Anshan City were only C-level, yet they were already putting immense pressure on them.

What kind of existence must a B-level Awakener be?

All eyes fell on Song Fu, who was speaking, and then on the people around him.

A thought arose in their minds simultaneously.

Could it be that all of these people are B-level Awakened?

If that's the case, then not only those present, but even the president who has arrived now, will likely be in grave danger.

Sun Wei, Xu Jie, and the other two felt their hearts sink to the bottom.

Their intuition told them that the group in front of them were probably all B-level Awakened.

"So, you're all from Kowloon City now?" Shi Tao's face was as deep as a well, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"That's right, we are all from Kowloon City, all of us are B-level Awakeners, and this one is our Kowloon City Lord."

In an instant, all eyes in the room fell on Xiang Long.

The group of martial artists were terrified.

This group of people are not only all B-level Awakened!

Even the Lord of Kowloon City has come!

What on earth is going on? Why would a mere martial arts association like the Anshan City Martial Arts Association attract so many powerful individuals?

"The Lord of Kowloon City, Heung Lung?"

Shi Tao looked over and asked.

"it's me."

Xiang Long looked at Shi Tao as well, and said with a forced smile, "President Shi, I just heard that you're going to take action against my men, is that right?"

Upon hearing this, Song Fu and his four companions' eyes were filled with arrogance.

It was as if he was saying, "Chairman Shi, if you're a real man, repeat what you just said."

The martial artists who had been cheering earlier now realized the seriousness of the situation and secretly worried for Shi Tao.

You heard me right.

To everyone's surprise, Shi Tao readily admitted, "He killed someone from my Martial Arts Association. A life for a life is perfectly reasonable."

"you!"

Song Fu was furious.

So what if he's a martial artist?

Is there any difference between them and ordinary people?

His life is not something that can be exchanged for the life of a martial artist.

"Shut up!"

Suddenly, Xiang Long let out a low roar.

Song Fu was startled and immediately shrank his neck.

His expression was somewhat aggrieved.

Xiang Long glanced at him, then looked at Shi Tao and said, "President Shi, it's true that Song Fu killed this person, but I ordered him to do it. If you want to believe he died at my hands, that's perfectly fine too."

According to what you just said, debts must be repaid, and murderers must pay with their lives—that's only right and proper. So, are you going to kill me too?

"Hahaha, the city lord is right, we all have a part in killing that ant!"

"That's right, we all made our move, Chairman Shi, are you going to kill us all too?"

The group burst into laughter, their words and attitudes extremely arrogant.

The martial artists were filled with rage upon witnessing this scene.

They all saw it; the one who killed was the one in white. Yet, this group of people took the blame upon themselves.

As a result,

If the guild leader were to take action, they could then brazenly bully the few with their numbers.

How shameless!

"It's not impossible."

Shi Tao's voice rang out again, once again surprising everyone.

The smiles on Song Fu and the others' faces froze instantly.

Even Xiang Long's face showed a moment of distraction, then a surge of anger welled up inside him, and he said:

"Shi Tao, do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course I know."

Shi Tao stood with his hands behind his back and said in a firm voice, "This is the territory of my Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association. Since the establishment of my Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association, there has never been an awakened person breaking into the Martial Arts Association and killing martial artists. But today, it has happened."

His eyes flashed with chilling coldness. "If I, Shi, let you go today, firstly, I won't be able to make an example of you and deter others from committing the same mistake, and it's hard to guarantee that this won't happen again. Secondly, I won't be able to give an explanation to the brothers and sisters in my guild. As the guild leader, if I can't even guarantee the safety of the martial artists in my guild, what qualifications do I, Shi, have to be their guild leader?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the warriors were moved to tears, their mouths agape, unsure of what to say.

As Sun Wei, standing behind him, was moved, he thought to himself that this president was not only protective of his own disciples, but also of outsiders.

"Good, good, good! Excellent!"

Xiang Long laughed in anger and said "good" three times in one breath.

"Shi Tao, Shi Tao, I gave you face before and called you Chairman Shi, but if I didn't, you'd be nothing!"

"That's right, City Lord. Since this guy is so ungrateful, we shouldn't be polite to him."

"I really don't know where this guy gets his courage. Does he really think he can take on all of us by himself?"

"What a joke! The city lord doesn't even need to lift a finger, I can kill this guy all by myself!" Song Fu said through gritted teeth.

"Exactly! We didn't plan to cause any trouble this time, but this Shi Tao is refusing to listen to reason. Since that's the case, let's kill him first, then wipe out everyone here!"

"That's right!"

The men grinned maliciously.

The Awakeners Association and the Martial Arts Association have never had a very good relationship.

If word gets out, the higher-ups won't do anything to them; they might even secretly praise them.

As for the Martial Arts Association?

Heh, the president of the Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association has fallen into their hands. What can the rest do?

The warriors stood there, their faces ashen, speechless.

The president's words and actions truly moved them deeply.

But to be fair, isn't this a bit too reckless?

There were six of them! Six B-level Awakened! And the one leading them was the city lord!

If a fight breaks out later, even the slightest aftershock of the battle could kill them ten or eight times over, right?

As for the president, I'm afraid...

"Alright, it seems you're prepared. Let's go then."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Tao swung his arm upwards.

A burst of golden light shone on him and Xiang Long and the others.

The next moment, he and the other seven people vanished from the spot as if they had evaporated into thin air.

Surprisingly, a pyramid-shaped object, only two or three centimeters in size, was suspended in mid-air.

On a grassy field, Shi Tao looked at Xiang Long and the others who were looking bewildered, and explained, "This is a secret treasure I obtained by chance, called the Yellow Sand Tower. This part, which has survived the passage of time, can be used as a storage space."

However, compared to ordinary storage spaces, the space here is even more magical, because it can hold not only inanimate objects but also living things. Even people, with my permission, can stay here for a short time. The space here is 10 miles in circumference, and the height is unknown. If you stay here for 24 hours, you will be forcibly expelled. Besides that, there is an even faster way: kill me, and you can leave immediately and obtain this treasure.

I'll give you one minute. After one minute, I will go all out. Of course, you can also attack immediately. If you do, I will assume you have fully understood the situation and will also go all out. (End of Chapter)