"You don't believe ?"
"Well, it's understandable. It's not just you; I'm the sa. I used to think that the expert from my Zhong Family was the pinnacle of human individual power. I never expected soone to appear who they're calling a 'myth.' I'm also very curious about what kind of power that person actually possesses."
"But luckily for , because I've perford quite well over the years, the Zhong Family has started to take more seriously. Since they're the organizers of this 'Hero Assembly,' I managed to get an attendance pass from the family. Tomorrow, I'll get to see for myself just what these legendary figures are capable of."
Zhong Ming shook his head as he spoke, a glimr of longing in his eyes.
What young man hasn't dread of being a knight-errant? Leaping over rooftops and scaling walls, fighting for justice, loyal and courageous, a lone swordsman roaming the world. But constrained by the tis and their own abilities, such dreams are suppressed deep within, while on the surface, they return to reality.
But if it were possible, even soone like Zhong Ming would be willing to trade everything he had for that kind of extraordinary power.
The desire for personal strength is an instinct branded into the human geno.
"Brother Ming?! You actually have a pass to attend?! Can you take with you?!"
Hearing that Zhong Ming could actually attend, Jiang Yun's eyes lit up, and he cried out almost instantly.
The others didn't say anything, but all their eyes were fixed on Zhong Ming.
Whether they believed him or not, Zhong Ming's words had piqued everyone's curiosity.
Though they acted modest on the surface, everyone here considered themselves a chosen one, destined to beco a top-tier social elite. They couldn't possibly believe that there was a group of beings in so unknown corner of the world who were superior to them.
"Hmm... I understand how you feel, but you probably don't know this. The appearance of that great figure has sent shockwaves through the Martial Arts Realm. Right now, tickets to the 'Hero Assembly' are nearly impossible to get. I'm afraid..."
Zhong Ming said after a mont of thought.
Hearing this, everyone thought it was a lost cause, and their faces showed their disappointnt.
"I'm afraid it's impossible to take all of you, but bringing two or three shouldn't be a problem."
Zhong Ming continued after another mont of deliberation.
"Brother Ming, can't you just say it all at once?!"
The group couldn't help but grumble in protest.
"Count in, count in!"
Jiang Yun roared with an excited expression, looking like he was about to jump up and hug Zhong Ming's leg.
Weng Long, who was standing nearby, remained expressionless. Taking advantage of his closer position to Zhong Ming, he moved first, blocking Jiang Yun before he could get there.
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...
The "Hero Assembly" gradually began to brew amidst this quiet, word-of-mouth spread.
Normally, to maintain stability, the spread of such news would be suppressed within a certain scope by the relevant authorities, only circulating within specific circles. Most people in the Martial Arts Realm also knew the rules and wouldn't publicize it everywhere. But this ti was different. The authorities showed no intention of deliberately stopping the information from spreading. The end result was that even so ordinary people had heard about the assembly.
And just then, Zhou Yuanjue, who was already prepared, received a ssage from the Chief Commissioner.
'Let the world witness the power of a Saint Awakening?'
When he received the ssage, Zhou Yuanjue was slightly taken aback, but he also had a mont of realization.
The pressure from the Celestial Demons was drawing nearer. The higher-ups had long since sensed sothing, knowing that with the mass resurgence of the Celestial Demons, many things could be hidden for a ti, but not forever.
The previous North-South Martial Dao Summit was one such preparation. They were willing to risk chaos to push certain things forward. It was the sa now. This Hero Assembly would likely beco a window for the higher-ups to display humanity's capabilities to the world, thereby inoculating the public against what might co.
This might be a turning point, a watershed mont.
Zhou Yuanjue could feel the aura of a surging historical tide. Sotis, a seemingly insignificant event could trigger a massive storm.
For instance, the assassination of a minor figure once triggered a world war.
Besides this instruction, Zhou Yuanjue also received detailed Data from the Chief Commissioner about the Songyang Sect and Wulong Manor.
"You don't need to co with to the Hero Assembly this ti."
Zhou Yuanjue said to Ning Muqing.
"Why?"
Ning Muqing's mouth fell open.
'He's not taking to this either?!'
"There is no why. I'll be going alone. If you can get a ticket, I don't care if you go by yourself."
A slight smile played on Zhou Yuanjue's lips. Since the Chief Commissioner wanted to make an impact on this era, so things couldn't be handled as mundanely as usual.
"What do you an—"
Before Ning Muqing could finish her sentence, her vision blurred, and Zhou Yuanjue's figure had vanished like smoke.
'Again?!'
Ning Muqing took a deep breath, fighting the urge to destroy the entire room.
'Is being a Saint Awakening so great? Does being a Saint Awakening an you can do whatever you want? Does it give you the right to be so infuriating?'
'One day, I'll reach that realm too!'
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「Early on the morning of the assembly, with the sky still a dim gray. Wulong Manor.」
The higher-ups of the two families and one sect gathered together, making the final preparations for this Hero Assembly.
"Still no sign of his whereabouts?"
Seated at the head of the hall were the patriarchs of the three host families of the Songyang Sect. In the center sat a dignified, middle-aged man in a traditional long robe. This was the Patriarch of the Zhong Family, Zhong Wu Heng.
Among the three families of the Songyang Sect, the Zhong Family held the highest status. The founder of the Songyang Sect had been a Saint Awakening of his generation who hailed from the Zhong Family. His mother was from the Han Family and his wife from the Kong Family, which was how he was able to unite the three families and establish the Songyang Sect.
"No. His assistant has arrived in Songyang City and is currently checked into the Kaitian Grand Hotel, but our people have not spotted him."
In the main hall, a Direct Disciple of the Songyang Sect in charge of intelligence reported respectfully.
"The assembly officially begins in just a few hours, and we still haven't confird his whereabouts? What exactly is he planning?"
Wang Lin said with a frown, sitting in the guest section.
"Hiding his tracks, acting mysterious, playing gas... he's not going to be a no-show, is he?"
The Feng Family Patriarch, Feng Tianshu, said with narrowed eyes.
"Impossible. Setting aside the fact that a figure of his caliber is sure to be a man of his word, given the current impact of this assembly, if he were to avoid it and not show up, he might as well give up on surviving in the Donghua Martial Arts Realm."
The Han Family Patriarch, Han Rong, said flatly.
"Although he is a Saint Awakening, he is far too arrogant. Even knowing that we have ill intentions, he still dared to openly accept our invitation. This shows he has no regard for our entire Northern Martial Alliance, believing he can make us all bow our heads with his power alone."
"If he were a Saint Awakening of many years, it would be one thing. But this person only entered the realm of Saint Awakening two months ago. I doubt he's even grasped the mysteries of Saint Awakening, yet he dares to look down on all the heroes of the world?"
The Kong Family Patriarch, Kong Lingming, said with a cold sneer.
"He's a young man, after all. His temperant still needs tempering. To reach such a realm at his age, it is indeed easy to beco arrogant and think oneself invincible. In reality, it's just an illusion."
"Accepting our invitation this ti was a mistaken decision born of his arrogance. In every respect, we already stand in an invincible position. Moreover, this is Wulong Manor. With the legacy our ancestors left behind, and with our combined strength, we may not necessarily be weaker than a newly-ascended Saint Awakening. It's ti to teach this arrogant young man a lesson."
"The impact of this event is enormous. It is a crisis, but also an opportunity. If we defeat a Saint Awakening, who in this country could possibly rival the prestige of our Northern Martial Alliance?"
"Let him be. We will counter all his moves by remaining unchanged. If he dares to co, then even if a Saint Awakening is a myth of the Martial World, we shall not shrink from the task of slaying a god!"
Zhong Wu Heng said, his face calm, but his words concealed an imnse and daring spirit.
"Everything proceeds as planned. Welco the guests and await the arrival of the Saint Awakening!"
With a grand wave of his hand, Zhong Wu Heng gave the order. The mbers of the Songyang Sect all bowed their heads in assent and withdrew to continue their preparations.
Several hours passed quickly. At ten in the morning, the Hero Assembly at Wulong Manor officially began.
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