Chapter 97 Nangong Xu Fengnian's expression changed slightly, and he asked in a deep voice: "What do you want to do by meeting him? He is just a free and easy prince... Could it be that you have any intention of doing something bad, intending to instigate him?" When the words "betray Li Yang" were mentioned, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Although the Beiliang Palace had excellent weapons and outstanding combat power, it was always wary of such a rebellious act and never acted rashly. Liyang, a dynasty that had lasted for a hundred years, had a deep foundation that could not be shaken by any of the princes. This was true for Beiliang, not to mention the others. Personal willfulness, or even disobeying the king's orders, may be tolerated, after all, the strong can always win some respect. But if they really want to break away from Liyang, Beiliang will be isolated and ultimately doomed. This is not Xu Fengnian's own opinion, but a warning from Li Yishan, who is well aware of the current situation, in Tingchao Pavilion. One wrong step, all wrong steps, and the whole game is lost. Beiliang is not only Xu Xiao's Beiliang, but also an indispensable Beiliang within the territory of Liyang. Once it leaves, the title of King of Beiliang may no longer be glorious. Xu Fengnian had seen through Li Chengze's plan, but he would never allow this man to disturb the peace of his family. This was not only a disaster, but also an abyss that could lead to the annihilation of the clan. Li Chengze gently took off his mask, his eyes flashing with determination: "Unifying the Central Plains is my lifelong ambition, and it must be done." His tone was full of unquestionable determination, "The King of Beiliang needs to make his position clear, otherwise, before Li Yang takes action, the Daqing cavalry will be at the gates of the city!" These arrogant words caused Xu Fengnian to chuckle: "Haha... you don't understand Beiliang's heritage and persistence after all." Li Chengze shook his head and responded: "And you don't understand Daqing's strength and determination." "Take advantage of this discussion to take care of yourself and think carefully." After saying that, he disappeared in the room in a flash, leaving Xu Fengnian alone in deep thought.
The rivers and lakes and the imperial court are like the sky and the abyss. Although they intersect, they have clear boundaries and each operates according to its own unique rules. Inside the No. 1 Building, there was a bustling crowd, a scene of joy and happiness, as if the disturbances in the outside world had nothing to do with it. "Have you heard? The court has been in turmoil recently. In one day, the imperial power changed, and two emperors coexisted. It is truly a rare chaos in the world!" "Everything has its destiny in the chaos. I think the Second Prince Li Chengze is extremely wise and his ascension to the throne is just a compliance with the will of heaven." Some people disagreed and instead praised Li Chengze's strategy. "Hey, a man from Northern Qi, what do you know about the political affairs of Daqing? It's better not to interfere easily." Someone on the side retorted, with a subtle hostility between regions in his words. "What? I can't say anything, and you can't fight me either? Let's see who's really capable on the rooftop arena. I'll pay for the rent, but we have to sign a life and death agreement to see who's the real deal!" The smell of tension was already strong before he even finished speaking. "Hmph, if you really have guts, why not pass the test of those two young heroes over there first. Fighting to the death? You are too confident." Another person responded with a sneer, his words revealing his disdain for strength. The original discussion about the imperial court soon turned to personal grievances and hatreds, but under the majesty of the two masters Fengyun, these grievances could only be reduced to verbal disputes and stopped under the ring of the world's number one building. This ring is not only a place for martial arts competition, but also a symbol of status and strength. Those who come on stage must first prove that they have the strength to withstand a hundred moves from Fengyun and Fengyun. Otherwise, even gold and silver treasures cannot be exchanged for a chance to fight. After all, the nobility and luxury of the No. 1 Restaurant in the World is not something that mediocre people can easily get involved in. Just as everyone was immersed in the aroma of wine and good conversation, a sudden voice, like thunder breaking through the night sky, instantly froze everyone's movements, and they all looked sideways to try to find the source of the voice. “Godfather——!” “Godfather——!” The resounding calls of Feng Yun and the others instantly attracted the attention of everyone present. Then, a man dressed in a gorgeous robe with golden python patterns and his face half covered by a silver mask walked into the hall. He was none other than the famous leader of the Tianxia Association, Xiong Ba. Xiong Ba nodded slightly to Feng Yun and the others, then clasped his fists and looked around, and said loudly: "I, Xiong Ba, on behalf of the Tianxia Association, would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your love and support for Tianxia Diyi Lou. From today on, the discussion event will officially begin, and at the same time, the arena challenge will also be opened simultaneously. If there are any heroes among you who have not yet shown their talents, you may wish to ask my two adopted sons for advice, and they will definitely go all out." As soon as these words came out, the entire Tianxia First Building was in an uproar. On the ring, many martial arts masters had already tried their skills, and although they were defeated, they were still honored. However, no one was in a hurry to leave, because the discussion meeting was the feast they were really looking forward to. Becoming a grandmaster is the realm that every martial artist dreams of, but this road is full of thorns and difficult to achieve. But at this moment, Xiongba's voice revealed a possible shortcut: "If there is anyone who can take advantage of this discussion meeting and embark on the path to becoming a grandmaster, I am willing to personally guide him. What's more, I can accept him as my disciple and study the true meaning of martial arts together." Once these words came out, they aroused everyone's endless reverie and heated discussion. "Boss Xiong is indeed very magnanimous. I wonder which expert will be the speaker at this grand forum?" "Yes, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Grand Master to personally teach us. It is truly a blessing for us! But, is this teaching really free?" "Boss Xiong, is our Tianxiahui still recruiting? I also want to join an organization that produces so many heroes!" "Boss Xiong, if someone can really achieve the position of Grandmaster, are there any other requirements or conditions?" Facing the enthusiastic questions from the crowd, Xiongba simply smiled indifferently, leaving endless reverie, making this discussion meeting full of expectations and mystery before it even started. Just as everyone was immersed in a heated discussion, a young man in a plain white gown and a gauze hat stood up quietly, placed his hands lightly on the two swords hanging at his waist, and said something shocking, which stunned everyone present.
"I am Nangong Pushe from Northern Qi, and I have come specially to ask Gang Leader Xiong for some advice!" His voice was clear and firm, like a ray of clear sound in the cold wind, penetrating the noise and striking people's hearts. "Northern Qi? Nangong Pushe?" Li Chengze was slightly shocked, but then he was relieved. The rules of the world had quietly changed. Northern Mang disappeared, but Northern Qi suddenly appeared. This made sense. However, what confused him even more was why this Nangong Pushe showed up here? In the private room on the second floor, Xu Fengnian sat by the window, holding a half-eaten chicken leg in his hand, but he had lost his appetite at the moment. He was not surprised that someone challenged Li Chengze, but was deeply attracted by Nangong Pushe's stunning appearance. The white veil fluttered, revealing a peerless beauty. If this person were a woman, she would be stunningly beautiful, attracting countless heroes. But unfortunately, Nangong Pushe was a man with a stern face and two swords in his hands. Even so, Xu Fengnian couldn't help but stare at her in a trance. Jian Jiuhuang was sipping rice wine leisurely on the side, his eyes also cast towards Nangong Pushe, and commented with a little regret: "Your courage is commendable, but your cultivation is still shallow." Hearing this, Xu Fengnian became curious and asked, "What is his current strength?" Jian Jiuhuang smiled slightly, looking a little embarrassed: "He has just entered the first-grade celestial realm not long ago, which can barely be considered the threshold of a grandmaster." Xu Fengnian nodded in agreement: "That is already quite extraordinary. It is rare to be able to reach such a level at such a young age. He can be called a genius." (End of this chapter)
