Published: March 9, 2025
Yan Rushan couldn't help but admire: The Great General Lan, who came up with this number, not only took all the developments of the situation into account, but also understood people's thoughts clearly in the blink of an eye. Otherwise, how could he be a Great General while I am merely a "humble position"!
"Set up the vast umbrella and gather the wind and clouds," commanded Great General Lan, as the sky began to roil with clouds.
"Remember one point!"
"The martial arts world is the martial arts world, and the government is the government!"
"The martial arts world belongs to the sects, while the government belongs to the people!"
"If each sect can stick to their rules, then there is no need to intervene, letting them fight to the death. However, if anyone dares to break the rules, no matter who it is, they will be hunted to the end!" Great General Lan issued his command with a fierce killing intent!
"Yes!"
"Great General..." Yan Rushan hesitated, wanting to say something.
"What is it? Speak up!" Great General Lan turned to ask.
"What if... this time... the people of the Central Region..." Yan Rushan asked with difficulty, "If in the end, the treasure is really taken by the people of the Central Region, what should we do?"
The stern and dignified face of Great General Lan suddenly darkened momentarily. He remained silent for a while with a serious demeanor.
"Our sect's strength in Eastern Sovereign Heaven... is weak compared to them!" Yan Rushan blurted out, "If we are defeated this time, or even if they take it away... then..."
"Are you saying that... the future of Eastern Sovereign Heaven will find it hard to hold its head high?!" Great General Lan turned abruptly.
"Yes!" Yan Rushan looked up and answered directly.
"But that is merely the martial arts world!" Great General Lan's voice was very stern.
"Even if it is the martial arts world, it is still the strength of Eastern Sovereign Heaven!" Yan Rushan said solemnly, "Forgive my humble words; losing to the martial arts world will also cost Eastern Emperor your majesty's face!"
"Impertinence!" Great General Lan shouted angrily.
The wind and clouds in the sky suddenly shook.
"The nine great sovereigns and the holy sovereign have established an agreement; martial arts matters are just martial arts matters!" Great General Lan's voice was heavy, "If this agreement is violated, Eastern Emperor your majesty will also lose face! Moreover, it may provoke other regions to follow suit, using official power to interfere in martial arts disputes, with far-reaching consequences!"
"Understood." Yan Rushan felt a chill in his heart; Great General Lan's concerns were evidently very reasonable.
"Moreover... this is still Eastern Sovereign Heaven!" Great General Lan continued, "This is precisely where the Dreamlike Pavilion of the Mundane World and Lingxiao Sect's main camps are located! I believe they will not remain idle during this incident, and if in the end they still lose the Soul Suppressing Stone and its legacy..."
Great General Lan turned sharply, coldly stating, "Then they would be the ones lacking ambition!"
"And it is not just a common lack of ambition!"
Great General Lan emphasized this, then declared, "Discussions regarding this matter will end here, no need for further words!"
Yan Rushan's face was unusually heavy.
Yet, after a moment, his eyes suddenly brightened.
What Great General Lan just said had quite a profound meaning.
The location of the main camp?!
"The General speaks rightly, and his considerations are thorough; it was my oversight," Yan Rushan said.
"What did I say? I said nothing!" Great General Lan's face was serious.
"Yes!" Yan Rushan replied earnestly, "The martial arts world is the martial arts world, and the government is the government!"
Great General Lan nodded in satisfaction, "What is happening below? Why have all the major sects in the city gathered together?"
"It's an auction, and the momentum is indeed impressive," Yan Rushan said, a hint of warmth appearing on his face. "Moreover, the host of this auction is quite interesting."