Chapter 1653 - 1654: Invitation
Looking at the screen, where Yang Fei's mysterious Yu Step was displayed, everyone was thrilled, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
An atmosphere of tragic hatred quickly formed.
Kimura Kougen slowly walked up to the podium, coughed, and spoke lightly.
"You weren't mistaken. This is indeed the Yu Step that the Huaxia War God once performed, now reappearing with this young man."
"As everyone knows, the Yu Step was the War God's unshared secret back then. Even though Yinxue Tower's Martial Studies have spread across the world, the Yu Step has always remained an unshared secret."
Saying this, Kimura Kougen let out a long sigh.
"Years ago, that Great Demon wielded the Heavy Sword of the Destroyed Army with the Yu Step, killing countless unparalleled masters of my Sang Country."
"After that battle, our Sang Country's talents dwindled, and our vital energy was heavily damaged."
Reaching this point, Kimura Kougen raised his voice, sounding like a resounding bell.
"Ten years later, the direct disciple of the Martial God appeared again at the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament. His malicious intentions are obvious to all."
"Can our heroic War God Alliance Family let the same tragic events happen again?"
This gaunt old man in his 50s waved his hand fiercely and stood up straight.
"Absolutely not! Our Sang Country Martial Arts, after ten years of development, has risen. Even if we must sacrifice our lives, we cannot let the tragedy of the past repeat."
Kimura Kougen's words stirred emotions, and many people's eyes reddened as they stood up and passionately spoke.
"The confrontation between the two nations lies in the ebb and flow of martial luck. We martial artists must always remember this national hatred and family resentment."
"Kill that kid to show that our Sang Country's martial arts cannot be easily insulted."
"If he is indeed the Martial God successor, then the blood debt of our War God Family must be repaid on him."
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Everyone stood up to express their opinions.
These people were all figures of great influence, second to none.
Their decisions impacted entire families, billions in finances, and the lives of countless elite descendants.
Therefore, everyone spoke with great caution, but at this moment, they all harbored deadly intent.
Kimura Kougen sighed deeply and shook his head.
"If I simply wanted to kill this man by any means, I wouldn't have issued the War God Order to invite everyone here to discuss important matters."
Hearing Kimura Kougen's words, everyone was puzzled.
Finally, an old man with a full beard stood up, and in accordance with Sang Country etiquette, respectfully saluted Kimura Kougen.
"Kimura-kun, according to your explanation, what are your plans?"
Kimura Kougen took a deep breath and remained silent for a while, as if making a significant decision.
After a long time, he slowly spoke.
"The disciple of the Martial God is naturally no ordinary person, but after ten years of revival, my Sang Country is also filled with hidden talents."
"He defeated Kimura Ihei in the ring, so we should meet him on the same stage in the arena."
"Only then can we reclaim our lost martial dignity."
Saying this, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
"In all conflicts, attacking the mind is paramount. If we secretly send someone to kill him, it would only prove that no one in Sang Country can rival him, which is why we resort to such underhanded tactics."
Saying this, he looked at the bearded old man and then scanned those around him.
"Therefore, even if this person is to die, he must die in the ring at the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament, at the hands of a person from our Sang Country."
After hearing Kimura Kougen's words, everyone exchanged glances and ultimately nodded in agreement.
At this moment, an elderly man with gray hair stood up.
"I agree with Kimura-kun's suggestion, but this person's martial arts have already reached the True Martial Realm."
"With the addition of the Martial God's Yu Step, the combat power he can unleash is terrifying. Where can we find a master to counter him?"
Kimura Kougen nodded: "You're right. This person's Martial Arts Realm is unfathomable."
"So I decided to invite Martial Saint Jingtian Hatsuiti to step forward. Only he can confront the Martial God's successor."
As soon as Kimura Kougen said this, everyone's eyes widened.
After a brief silence, everyone started discussing.
"It might be difficult to invite Jingtian Hatsuiti to act, as he hasn't appeared in the Martial Arts Golden Sword Tournament for so many years."
"Lord Jingtian Hatsuiti has always lived in seclusion and doesn't see common people. Ordinary people cannot move him."
"Yes, I've heard that Lord Jingtian Hatsuiti only obeys Lord Jing Kongzhao. Other people's words don't affect him."
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Listening to the people's opinions, Kimura Kougen sneered.
He slowly took something from his sleeve and carefully placed it on the table.
It was a gold medal, seemingly aged.
The medal had changed color, with eight small characters etched on its surface: "Martial Luck Flourishes, Jade Breaks in Battle."
Kimura Kougen looked at everyone, a slight smile on his lips.
"Don't forget, years ago, our War God Alliance Family did a favor for Jingtian Hatsuiti."
"Jingtian Hatsuiti once vowed that with the union of eight War God Orders, he would grant one request."
At this point, the others understood Kimura Kougen's intent.
The gray-haired old man nodded repeatedly.
"Indeed, the Martial Saint once said that the War God Alliance Family did him a favor."
"As long as we gather all eight War God Orders, we can ask Lord Jingtian Hatsuiti to intervene."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The gray-haired old man was the first to take out a War God Order from his pockets, placing it on the table.
Two identical War God Orders lay there, their inscriptions somewhat blurred, revealing a hint of blood red as if they were some kind of sacrificial offering.
Others also took out their War God Orders and put them on the front table.
In no time, all eight War God Orders were assembled.
The eight gold medals shone with a golden light but carried an extraordinary solemnity and resolute spirit.
Seeing these eight War God Orders, the people's eyes were slightly red, and they all fell silent.
Although these small War God Orders represented the supreme glory of eight familial ancestors who once pledged their loyalty and sacrificed for their country and nation.
Kimura Kougen bowed deeply to everyone, starting to collect the eight War God Orders on the table.
Finally, he looked intently at the others.
"Tomorrow, I will personally invite Lord Jingtian Hatsuiti to act. May Amaterasu bless us, and may Jingtian Hatsuiti step forward smoothly."
Meanwhile, Yang Fei and the others had arrived at Liwang Town.
Liwang Town remained as peaceful as ever, and the simple, kind-hearted residents of the town warmly greeted Yang Fei.
As Yang Fei led his group, he exchanged greetings with the town's residents.
This man, though ruthless to his enemies, was completely approachable to friends and ordinary people, chatting amiably with everyone.
The merchants and residents of the town held this guest of the Red Shirt Army in great regard.
It's a bit late, but I finally finished writing this part of the story.