Chapter 1575 - 1576: Paying Respects to the Elder Dragon Head
Yang Fei scoffed disdainfully and randomly placed a piece on the chessboard.
"These little devils are organizing the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament again; this is the fifth time, right? I wonder what conspiracy they have?"
Xue Mingtai let out a deep sigh.
"Since the incident at the Huaxia Drinking Snow Tower, Huaxia Martial Arts has suffered greatly."
"The Sang Country's Martial Artists obtained the incomplete edition of the Yan Ru Scripture, integrating it with their own Karate, causing their Martial Arts to progress rapidly and flourish."
"In recent years, their Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament has been aimed directly at Huaxia people."
"However, this time you overturned the entire Luoshanji Karate Federation, which infuriated them and made them realize that Huaxia Martial Arts is starting to rise."
"Thus, this time, their target is directly aimed at the Huaxia Drinking Snow Tower and the overseas Chinese organization, Hongmen."
Xue Mingtai spoke, took out an invitation, and tossed it to Yang Fei.
The invitation floated lightly through the air in an arc, landing in Yang Fei's hand.
The precision of force control and the ingenuity of angle demonstrated Xue Mingtai's unfathomable martial arts abilities.
Yang Fei opened the invitation and saw it was respectfully covered with dense characters in Sang Country script.
The invitation invited numerous martial arts masters from the Huaxia Drinking Snow Tower to Sang Country to participate in the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament, with Yang Fei's name leading a long list.
The following names included Xue Mingtai, Sword Emperor An Zichen, Wen Taikang, and many Grandmasters of Martial Arts from the Drinking Snow Tower.
Every name and their sect were written clearly.
Yang Fei glanced at it and casually tossed the invitation aside, letting out a cold laugh.
"The little devils' intelligence work is impressive; they've managed to uncover all our details."
"This invitation serves to provoke us and to demonstrate their power."
Xue Mingtai nodded, his face, like carved jade, showing a leisurely expression.
"Moreover, Hongmen also received an invitation, and this Elder Zhu came specifically from the Hongmen headquarters."
"Nationwide or overseas, Huaxia warriors are always family; we should unite and resist our enemies together."
Elder Zhu, dressed in a black Tang suit, walked up to Yang Fei and respectfully saluted him.
"Zhu Dafu pays respects to the Elder Dragon Head."
Yang Fei was startled and remembered that he was highly regarded by Hongmen at Luoshanji, becoming the Elder Dragon Head of Hongmen.
He quickly stood up and helped Zhu Dafu up.
"Elder Zhu, there's no need for formalities; I'm not really significant as the Elder Dragon Head; it's merely the respect shown by Hongmen seniors."
Although Zhu Dafu was over fifty years old, he remained respectful to Yang Fei, never daring to slack off.
"Elder Dragon Head is jesting; Hongmen has millions of disciples, but there are only a few who can become Elder Dragon Head."
"At such a young age, Mr. Yang Fei became the Elder Dragon Head; your future is boundless."
Yang Fei suddenly sensed a hint of malice in Zhu Dafu's tone and thought to himself.
"This old fellow seems respectful outwardly, but he's not convinced by me as the Elder Dragon Head?"
Yang Fei realized that traditionally, Hongmen disciples must immediately pay respects upon meeting the Elder Dragon Head.
Yet Zhu Dafu only paid respects now, and his words were subtly sarcastic and unpleasant.
This guy surely has no good intentions.
Yang Fei coldly chuckled internally, but his expression remained warm as he helped Zhu Dafu up.
"Elder Zhu is an Elder of the External Branch of Hongmen? I didn't see you at headquarters last time; it's quite regretful."
Zhu Dafu nodded: "Last time, I was in Paris and missed witnessing the Elder Dragon Head's prowess."
"Seeing you today confirms that the reputation is well-deserved; the Elder Dragon Head's youthful prowess is truly admirable."
Yang Fei listened to Zhu Dafu continuously praising his youth, and he began to understand this old fellow's thoughts.
Evidently, Hongmen isn't united internally.
While the headquarters' Great Elders respect him, the External Branch Elders may not regard him as seriously.
Yang Fei, seeing through it, did not expose it, and calmly asked Zhu Dafu to present Hongmen's stance on the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament.
Zhu Dafu briefly explained Hongmen's stance on the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament.
Hongmen believes this Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament continues the struggle from the previous clash between the Luoshanji Karate Federation and Huaxia warriors.
If Sang Country's Martial Artists can be overwhelmed at this tournament, the rise of Huaxia Martial Arts will be imminent.
All Huaxia warriors will regain confidence in their national martial arts, and the globalization of Huaxia Martial Arts will no longer be a dream.
Thus, this time, Hongmen will dispatch elite experts to the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament.
Hongmen also hopes the Drinking Snow Tower will cooperate and send experts to completely suppress the little devils' momentum.
Yang Fei listened to Zhu Dafu's statement and nodded.
Regardless of whether at home or abroad, Huaxia warriors are always a family, and it is natural to join forces against our formidable enemies.
Zhu Dafu glanced at Yang Fei, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly chuckled and asked slowly.
"May I ask, as the Martial Alliance Leader of domestic Huaxia, how many experts will Drinking Snow Tower send to this grand event?"
Yang Fei looked at the question in Zhu Dafu's eyes and understood that this old scoundrel was trying to pose difficulties for him.
He pointed to his own nose, speaking calmly.
"Elder, there's no need to worry. To sweep away the little devils, anyone from Drinking Snow Tower is enough."
Zhu Dafu watched Yang Fei's confident demeanor and couldn't help but shake his head.
"Elder Dragon Head, we cannot be complacent this time; it's said that Martial Saint Jingtian Hatsuitis breaking from tradition and will make a move."
"Once this man makes a move, I'm sorry to say that neither Hongmen nor Drinking Snow Tower will likely be able to resist."
At this point, Zhu Dafu let out a deep sigh.
"Moreover, Jingtian Hatsuiti isn't the most formidable; behind him stands Sang Country's Martial God Jing Kongzhao, a peerless expert."
"This is where all the Elders at Hongmen and I are concerned."
Xue Mingtai, Sword Emperor, and An Zichen's expressions slightly changed upon hearing Jing Kongzhao's name.
If only Jingtian Hatsuiti made a move, perhaps anyone here could contend with him fairly.
However, if Jing Kongzhao joins in, currently, no one in Huaxia can resist.
Xue Mingtai sighed deeply, revealing a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
"If Zhonghai Drinking Snow Tower hadn't suffered a catastrophe, any hero could make Jing Kongzhao insignificant."
An Zichen sat with an impassive expression, her eyes lively and clear.
She calmly said, "I'll take on Jing Kongzhao in this battle."
Sword Emperor's eyes gleamed fiercely, with the Hanging Needle Pattern on his forehead resembling a longsword, even sharper and more menacing.
"Challenging heroes worldwide is my lifelong ambition; I'm willing to challenge Jing Kongzhao and die without regret."
Wen Taikang, however, shook his head and sighed.
"It's not that I underestimate your Kung Fu; both of you are top Grandmasters of Martial Arts in Huaxia, but Jing Kongzhao is a legendary expert from the Era of Martial Gods."
"If she truly makes a move, I'm sorry to say, none of us here can resist."