"Release them? An elder from the Grand Alliance can just disregard the rules?" a voice called from the doorway.

As the words faded, Lin Zhongtian's face turned as black as ink. "Who are you?" These people from Tianhai are so disrespectful! Do they have no regard for the elders of the Long Capital Grand Alliance?!

The crowd turned to look, seeing Xu Ke slowly walking in. Behind him, Wang Wu and Tang Yingchang followed closely. After Xu Ke spoke, the two Innate Great Perfection experts behind him unleashed an extremely terrifying aura that instantly suppressed everyone present in the Tianhai Martial Alliance.

Lin Zhongtian's pupils contracted in shock. He might not recognize the people of the Tianhai Martial Alliance, but how could he fail to recognize these two Innate Great Perfection Experts? Wang Wu was the renowned guardian of the Wang Family, and Tang Yingchang was an even more famous powerhouse of a bygone era. He never would have expected that these two would be following a young man. Who is this young man? Has Tianhai produced another rising star?

At this moment, Peng Hetong's expression changed drastically. How could a big shot like Tang Yingchang suddenly appear by Xu Ke's side? Weren't there rumors that Tang Yingchang was being supported by Wang Yu? And that he had fallen seriously ill... How can he be at the Martial Alliance now?!

"Elder Lin, didn't you say you reviewed all the evidence yesterday? How is it that you don't even recognize me?" Xu Ke said indifferently. This guy clearly hasn't done his homework. He just wants to take Sun Luo and complete Wong Ting's task.

When Lin Zhongtian's plane landed at Tianhai Airport this morning, both the Huang Family and the Wang Family received the news. Xu Ke was the first to act because he knew Lin Zhongtian's posture indicated he was deliberately taking advantage of the fact that few people were around to forcefully take someone from the Martial Alliance. If Xu Ke wasn't there, Lin Zhongtian would face less obstruction, making his task significantly easier. Therefore, Xu Ke had rushed over to the Tianhai Martial Alliance immediately.

Hearing this, Lin Zhongtian's brows furrowed tightly. He quickly realized who it was and gave a cold laugh. "So, you're Xu Ke."

Now that Xu Ke had laid his cards on the table, Lin Zhongtian naturally understood. However, he couldn't comprehend why two great masters were following Xu Ke. Wasn't he just some insignificant kept man of the Wang Family?!

With two great experts present, Lin Zhongtian, who had intended to take his targets by force, now felt a sense of dread. He was an elder, true, but facing two Innate Great Perfection masters at once? That would be suicide.

「...」

"That's right," Xu Ke said, staring at Lin Zhongtian with undisguised coldness in his eyes. "I was at the door when I heard Elder Lin say you were taking Sun Luo and Chang Yi away. May I ask if you have any regard for the rules of the Martial Alliance?"

Before coming, Xu Ke had considered what kind of attitude would be most appropriate. After some thought, he figured that since the Long Capital Grand Alliance was already Wong Ting's territory, Lin Zhongtian was most likely one of their people. Even if I'm polite, this guy won't give me the time of day. In that case, I might as well be tough and get straight to the confrontation.

Lin Zhongtian laughed in fury and shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting? Who do you think you are? How dare you question me?"

Xu Ke remained unperturbed. "Then, when you entered and demanded to take them away, did you have any basis for that decision?"

"Nonsense! Are Elder Lin's decisions something you can question? Who do you think you are?!" Peng Hetong immediately stepped forward to act as Lin Zhongtian's vanguard, berating Xu Ke mercilessly.

"It's merely a reasonable suspicion. Is the heart of a Martial Alliance Elder made of glass? You can't even handle a single question?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow. "Well, Elder Lin can pretend I never asked. I can rephrase my question now."

Lin Zhongtian sneered, "Rephrase? There's no need! Let me tell you, this claim that Sun Luo and the others ganged up on you, severely injured you, and planned to kidnap you is complete nonsense. Release them immediately. It's reasonable and complies with the rules of the Martial Alliance. It's that simple."

At this, Tang Yingchang chuckled. After clearing his throat twice, he said, "Lin Zhongtian, is it? I remember seeing you back when I was in Long Capital. How is it that after just a few years, you've become so arrogant and domineering? Is that what the Long Capital Grand Alliance teaches?"

Though Tang Yingchang might cower before Xu Ke, he was immensely prideful in front of others. Forget Lin Zhongtian; even if the Long Capital Grand Alliance Leader were here, he would treat him as an equal. This was the confidence that came from strength.

Lin Zhongtian's face soured. "Elder Tang, this matter doesn't seem to concern you, does it?" Although Lin Zhongtian was in his fifties, he was just a junior compared to Tang Yingchang. Combined with the gap in their power, it was only natural for him to address Tang Yingchang as 'Elder Tang'.

"Doesn't concern me? What do you mean it doesn't concern me!" Tang Yingchang snorted coldly, his voice booming. "Mister Xu is the man I follow, and thanks to him, I have become an external member of the Wang Family Clan. So now, Mister Xu's affairs are my affairs! You want to release the people who tried to kidnap Mister Xu, and you tell me this has nothing to do with me?"

His shout was like thunder, his aura overwhelming, and the faces of everyone present changed drastically. But what shocked them even more was the content of his words.

Tang Yingchang followed Xu Ke? Tang Yingchang was a member of the Wang Family Clan?! What was happening?!

Peng Hetong's face turned deathly pale.

Lin Zhongtian's entire body trembled. If this news gets out, it will shake all of Tianhai. An Innate Great Perfection Expert has actually pledged himself to the Wang Family?

Yuan Shang, meanwhile, remained expressionless, though he secretly gave Xu Ke a thumbs-up out of sight. I knew it. What Duan Chongfeng told me from the beginning was true. This Xu Ke is no ordinary person.

「...」

"You... ahem..." It took Lin Zhongtian a long moment to process everything. He coughed a few times before saying with an ugly expression, "Even if you are a follower of Xu Ke, this is an internal matter of the Martial Alliance. You have no right to interfere."

"Elder Tang isn't interfering. He is merely speaking out against an injustice," Xu Ke said calmly. "If Elder Lin insists on taking them away, then tomorrow, many respected seniors like Elder Tang will be speaking out against this injustice on my behalf."

A faint smile touched Wang Wu's lips. "Indeed. I hope Elder Lin will consider this matter carefully."

As he finished speaking, Lin Zhongtian's fingers curled into tight fists. He glared at the three of them. "Are you threatening me?!" I know exactly what they're implying. If I, Lin Zhongtian, insist on taking the prisoners, they can't stop me. But tomorrow, countless people will begin to question the impartiality of the Martial Alliance's elders.

"Elder Lin, you misunderstand. I'm just outlining a few possibilities," Xu Ke said with an easy smile.

He couldn't be bothered to argue endlessly about whether Sun Luo and Chang Yi had actually tried to kidnap him. The Huang and Ye Families had used public opinion against him, so now he would do the same, leveraging the overwhelming and most unreasonable force of all to crush his opponent.

I wonder, can you, Lin Zhongtian, bear the consequences? You can't? Then get the hell out of the Tianhai Martial Alliance!

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