The hierarchy of martial arts is strict, and only those who cultivate True Qi can be considered fully initiated!

However, when True Qi flows endlessly, ever-vital and unceasing, only then can one be called a Martial Arts Master!

Martial Arts Masters, who can tear apart tigers and leopards with their bare hands and move with lightning speed, can rightly be called superhuman heroes, the epitome of a man!

Yet, above the Martial Arts Master is the Martial Arts Grandmaster.

All streams merge into one, the master of a single lineage!

While great figures like Martial Arts Masters are still active in the world, traces of Martial Arts Grandmasters are basically invisible in the world.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster is a rarity, such a person is akin to a human-shaped nuclear bomb; if they turned to evil, they could be a curse to the nation and bring chaos to the world.

However, Martial Arts Grandmasters have their own way; they do not slaughter innocents. Upon reaching the Grandmaster Realm, they can sense the profound ways of heaven, and should they commit evil, they might be subject to divine retribution!

In the absence of Land Immortals, Martial Arts Grandmasters are already the most top-notch beings in this world.

In ancient times, there were knights who could throw the military into chaos with their martial skills, and those spoken of were at the level of Martial Arts Grandmasters!

Yet, that young exiled monarch has actually reached the Grandmaster Realm, adding a peerless general to Huaxia Country without a doubt!

"I've always been paying attention to him; after his retirement, he had an epiphany and stepped into the Grandmaster Realm!" Miss Jiu glanced at the military leaders. "The Dragon Group was founded by my father, and I have been in charge of it for over fifty years now. In another fifty years, my time will come to an end, and if Ye Chen reaches the Land Immortal Realm by then, he will be able to take over my position as the leader of the Dragon Group!"

Miss Jiu's words could be described as astonishing and defying convention; they involved tremendous matters, but she spoke so effortlessly and naturally, as if it was her rightful place to say these words.

When Miss Jiu spoke about the Huaxia Dragon Group and topics like Land Immortals, it was all taboo speech, yet the elder military leaders did not blame her; it was right for Miss Jiu to speak in such a manner.

"Miss Jiu, becoming a Land Immortal is something that might not be achieved even over several lifetimes. Can this young monarch become someone like you?" Yang, the surnamed elder leader asked with a hint of excitement in his voice.

This elder leader surnamed Yang was the one Ye Chen had served in the Huabei Military Region years ago, and with many years of emotional ties, this leader had long regarded Ye Chen as his own kin.

Upon hearing Miss Jiu's high regard for Ye Chen, Yang Shouye was naturally delighted, yet he was also worried, for the stakes involved were simply too great, and he feared that Ye Chen, so young, might not be up to the task!

"Land Immortals are rare across many generations, and in modern times, few have broken through the void to witness the divine and become immortals. My own entry into this path was also due to a fortunate conjunction of circumstances."

"But this young monarch is different; he is born with immense fortune, and lacks neither talent, comprehension nor perseverance; thus, he has a great potential to achieve the Land Immortal Realm!" Miss Jiu's words were as gentle as an orchid, and each character she uttered seemed like the sound of the great way.

Miss Jiu's evaluation of Ye Chen was extremely high, stating that he might reach the Land Immortal Realm, which moved all the five supreme leaders in attendance.

They knew that Miss Jiu held the young monarch in high regard, but they did not expect this legendary figure to have such high expectations for Ye Chen!

Among these five leaders, four represented the highest authorities in the four major military regions, and the other was a powerful figure from the central government.

Although we have entered the age of technology, where large-scale weapons are key to the outcomes of wars, nations do not advocate for large-scale warfare, focusing on small-scale combat when conflicts arise.

At such times, the combat index of an individual has a perfect stage for display.

Kings of soldiers from the Huaxia Military Region can take on ten opponents, while those exceptional super-soldiers can take on twenty, thirty, or even fifty!

Once one steps from martial skill into understanding, reaching a higher level of enlightenment to become a Martial Arts Master, their genes will transform, becoming a superhuman hero.

Martial Arts Masters are already capable of tearing apart tigers and leopards with their hands, shattering stone with their palms, moving with agility to fight atop rooftops, and taking on a hundred opponents single-handedly!

Above the Martial Arts Master is the Martial Arts Grandmaster, a more terrifying being. With spiritual awareness and an enlightened heart, they can evade disaster and attract fortune. Martial Arts Grandmasters are unparalleled, and the powers of this realm are beyond description.

Even deploying a thousand elite soldiers would not suffice to kill a Martial Arts Grandmaster, as such beings can foresee danger and evade it before the threat arrives. They may even turn the tables on their assailants.

Martial Arts Grandmasters, whose spirits can transcend the physical realm, the peak among them don't even have to move; just their intention and will are enough to harm and kill.

To suppress a Martial Arts Grandmaster is essentially impossible, unless one of the similar level takes action.

Land Immortals stand above even the Grandmaster-level beings, and such a divine figure cannot be speculated upon lightly. Even uttering their name, such a presence will sense it through the cosmic web.

All five leaders wielded great authority and stood at the pinnacle of Huaxia, so they naturally understood what a Land Immortal-level being represented – not only the symbol of human limits but also a powerful deterrent.

Beings like Immortals, detached from the world, as if they were exalted immortals above all. Such unparalleled individuals, were they to carry out a hunting mission, even if their target was buried two thousand meters underground, they would still execute the kill!

Miss Jiu was a legendary figure, an Immortal of the highest realm of martial arts and Huaxia Country's only Immortal, deterring other nations!

"The kings of the four military regions were originally reserve members of the Dragon Group. Apart from this young king surnamed Ye, the other kings have only reached the peak of Martial Arts Masters; with age against them, they can now only focus on maintaining their vital energy without regressing, basically unable to advance to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level," Miss Jiu said. "Of the four kings, only this young king is qualified to become a member of the Dragon Group!"

The kings of the four major military regions are all crown jewels within the army, but apart from Ye Chen, the other three kings don't even have the qualifications to become members of the Dragon Group!

Listening to their tone, to become a member of the Dragon Group, the minimum cultivation level must be at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm, which is an astonishingly stringent condition that truly leaves one speechless!

"Since he has stepped into the Grandmaster Realm, let's recall him to the military," said the supreme leader from the central government. "Let him join the Dragon Group. After all, he is someone with the potential to advance into the Immortal Realm!"

"Right, we exiled him just for show! Now let's call him back and have him continue to serve in the military or let him directly enter the Dragon Group!"

"With the Egyptian Prince incident behind us, and other countries no longer pressing us, it's time for him to return!"

The leaders of the four major military regions unanimously said that Ye Chen was the most outstanding talent the military regions had seen in years. So young, he had already reached the Grandmaster Realm and in the future, he could very likely ascend to the level of immortals!

This unparalleled genius is someone the four military bigwigs absolutely cannot let go, they must recall Ye Chen to the military!

"No way!" Miss Jiu objected.

Miss Jiu greatly admired Ye Chen, but at this moment she spoke against his return to the organization, which was quite puzzling in terms of attitude.

"Miss Jiu, may I know your thoughts?" the central leader asked, his words tinged with confusion.

At this point, all five supreme leaders turned their attention to Miss Jiu, the Guardian God of Huaxia Country!

"Have you ever heard of the South Sea Dragon King, Na Wudao?" Instead of explaining her reasons first, Miss Jiu brought up another person.

"Brother Na Wudao?" the central leader murmured lowly, obviously very familiar with this individual.

"Na Wudao resides in the South Sea, enjoying the reputation of the South Sea Dragon King. Rumors say that he achieved Martial Arts Grandmaster status very early on, and he is an Absolute Summit Grandmaster Level individual!"

"The South Sea Dragon King, Na Wudao, who lives in seclusion in the South Sea—the vermin who have invaded Huaxia from the South Sea over the years have all been slain by him. He is a national hero of Huaxia!"

When Miss Jiu mentioned the name of the South Sea Dragon King, the five leaders immediately recognized who this South Sea Dragon King was—an individual bestowed with the highest honor, a Great Grandmaster, at the peak of the Grandmasters!

"Na Wudao is ninety-eight years old this year, his cultivation is at the Grandmaster Peak, and he's only one thin veil away from the Immortal Realm that he hasn't broken through yet!" Miss Jiu affirmed the strength of the South Sea Dragon King with her words. "He is an invincible figure, but his vigor is waning. If he cannot break through to the Immortal Realm, he will only have twenty more years of life!"

"This man is the master of the South Sea, he has resisted countless foreign enemies over the years and is a national hero of Huaxia!" the central leader sighed. "It's a pity that Na Wudao is advancing in years, for not even heroes are permitted to grow old. This South Sea Dragon King cannot escape the fate of heroes in their twilight years."

"Therefore, he is fighting for his life," Miss Jiu declared somberly.

"Fighting for his life?!" The leaders' eyelids twitched.

Those sitting in the room were all individuals of high status and keen intellect. As soon as Miss Jiu finished speaking, they vaguely guessed something.

"The reason I don't want Ye Chen to return is that after reaching the Grandmaster Realm, he received a battle invitation!" Miss Jiu announced.

"A battle invitation?"

"Could it be!"

"The South Sea Dragon King's battle invitation? He wants to duel with Ye Chen?"

"No way, even if Ye Chen has entered the Grandmaster Realm, his foundation is still shallow. How could he be a match for Na Wudao!"

"We must stop the fight between the two of them. They are both pillars of Huaxia, and we cannot afford to lose either one of them!"

When the respected old leaders heard that the South Sea Dragon King had issued a battle invitation to Ye Chen, they began to show signs of panic, determined to prevent this clash of titans!

The South Sea Dragon King is at the Grandmaster Peak, second only to Miss Jiu here, and is a top Great Grandmaster of Huaxia Country. Stationed in the South Sea, he has fended off countless bandits for Huaxia, an immensely respected Great Grandmaster!

And Ye Chen is a rising star, a twenty-three-year-old Martial Arts Grandmaster who might very well advance into the Immortal Realm one day, a generational talent whose life should not be cut short!

Therefore, this battle must be stopped. Should these two combatants fight and any one of them fall, it would be a significant loss for Huaxia Country!

Seeing the elders' expressions change drastically and their declarations to prevent this pinnacle battle, Miss Jiu waved her hand impatiently, quelling the clamor throughout the hall.

All the elders looked towards Miss Jiu and silenced their voices.

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