Super War God in the City
Chapter 747 - 747: The Successor!

Shaolin, Reception Hall, Welcome Guest Hall.

After a night of hurried travel, Jiuhua Sect's Yue Lianggong, accompanied by Cheng Zuo, finally arrived at Shaolin.

At this time, Qingcheng Sect Leader had already left, and Master Jing Kong, upon hearing that people from the Jiuhua Sect were visiting, specifically asked to see them and had to personally welcome them.

"Master Jing Kong, have you received the messages from our sect's disciple?" Yue Lianggong asked bluntly.

"I haven't. What brings Elder Yue here in such a hurry?" Master Kong was somewhat curious, feeling that there had been a number of events happening lately.

Just after Lian Chengping left, people from the Jiuhua Sect came rushing in. Could it also have something to do with Gushe's Secret Treasury?

"Cheng Zuo, report the situation to Master Jing Kong!" Yue Lianggong immediately ordered Cheng Zuo.

Master Jing Kong looked at the Jiuhua Sect disciple with a curious face, and Cheng Zuo, not daring to delay, recounted everything once more.

Master Jing Kong was suddenly taken aback, even though his Qi Cultivation Skill was first-rate, he too was greatly alarmed.

Elder Yue Lianggong immediately took out the pile of scattered letters from his person and handed them to Master Jing Kong, "Master, this is what we obtained from the Witchcraft Sect Saintess during the pursuit. It is said to have been found in Lost Valley. Judging by the material, it should be authentic, but I can't understand the writing on it. The Witchcraft Sect Saintess said that it records the secrets of Lost Valley, but I don't know if it's true or not!"

Master Jing Kong quickly took the letters, examining them with a serious expression as he recognized very few of the characters on them.

"Hmm, these are indeed ancient texts and should come from Lost Valley. However, what exactly they record, we'll need to hand them over to the people in the Scripture Pavilion to decipher!" Master Jing Kong mused.

Just then, a report came from outside the door.

"Abbot, the disciples who went on patrol in Lost Valley have returned, saying they have urgent matters to report!" Upon hearing this, Master Kong already had an idea in mind.

"I'm already aware of the situation in Lost Valley. Let him rest for a while. If there's anything, I will summon him!" Master Kong instructed through the door.

"Elder Yue, it just so happens that the Divine Ranking Assembly is upon us. We will discuss the matters of the Witchcraft Sect at the assembly. Also, inform your Sect Leader that it is essential he attends. Shaolin has even more important matters to discuss with everyone!" Master Jing Kong said solemnly.

Yue Lianggong nodded, stood up, and said, "That is agreeable. I had the same intention. I won't disturb Master Jing Kong any longer; I will return to report back!"

Master Jing Kong offered hospitality, but Yue Lianggong shook his head, greeted briefly, and left in a hurry.

After seeing off Yue Lianggong and his companion, Master Jing Kong immediately ordered that the letters be sent to the Scripture Pavilion for deciphering.

By noon, representatives from various major sects had also arrived one after another. Having briefed Master Jing Kong on the situation, they were instructed to collectively discuss it at the Divine Ranking Assembly.

After receiving the news, the various sects greeted and then returned to their respective sects to report.

"The winds of change are stirring; in stillness there is movement. The Eight Major Sects have been silent within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains for a century; it is time for us to go out and see the world!" Master Jing Kong murmured to himself while twirling his Buddha beads.

...

Zhu Rong Peak, martial contest stage for the competition to win a marriage.

As Chai Shan made his appearance, the atmosphere in front of the stage enlivened.

"Hehe, Miss Wei Yue is not someone you can handle. Let me, Bai Zhanpeng, come up and meet you!" Immediately, a sturdy young man leaped onto the stage.

The audience was taken aback at the sight.

"Damn, Bai Zhanpeng, ranked sixty-fifth on the Dragon Tiger Ranking, is also a practitioner of strength. He seems to be a worthy opponent for Chai Shan!" someone muttered immediately.

The Witchcraft Sect's Dragon Tiger Ranking only records the top one hundred most outstanding young talents in the Witchcraft Sect.

Anyone who made it onto this list would inevitably hold a prominent position within the Witchcraft Sect in the future, at the very least, a mid-level position or higher.

Below the stage, a chorus of cheers and heckles erupted. However, many were aware that these early competitors were just appetizers; they were unlikely to win the beauty's hand in the end.

These fellows knew it too; taking the stage was a chance to show their face and display some style. Even if they could not win Dong Weiyue, the Witchcraft Sect was sure to have other well-bred ladies.

Perhaps they would catch the eye of some protector or Elder's daughter, which would certainly be a step up, like a carp jumping through Dragon Gate.

At this moment, the Peak Masters of the various peaks looked indifferently towards the arena, shaking their heads slightly. In their view, these contestants were just there to make up the numbers, serving no real purpose.

To prepare for all contingencies, Dong Yanghua had a backup plan in place, having already arranged with Ruxu Peak's Peak Master Liang Cheng'en that, should Yu Yuanbai fail to appear, she would be wed to his son, Liang Yingyan.

After stirring up such a commotion, Dong Yanghua couldn't afford to lose face. Even in the worst-case scenario, preparations had to be made.

After all, his daughter was meant to marry someone; it couldn't be that if Yu Yuanbai didn't show up, Dong Weiyue would remain unwed for life!

At this moment, wearing a red dress, her skin fairer than snow, Dong Weiyue stood before a window in the side hall's boudoir, peering through the gap towards the direction of the arena.

The angle of the arena's construction allowed her to have an unobstructed view from above, and nothing that happened there could escape her eyes.

Observing the two on the stage preparing to compete, she felt indifferent.

It's not that she had deep feelings for Yu Yuanbai, but neither was she dissatisfied with him.

In any case, as a Princess of Zhu Rong, her marriage was destined to lack freedom.

It seemed her existence was valued primarily for alliance through marriage, to help the Zhu Rong Lineage gain stronger support and realize her father's ambitions and dreams.

Thus, in her eyes, it hardly mattered whom she married; as long as the suitor was worthy and matched her status, that would suffice!

At the edge of the arena, where the Junior Peak Masters sat together in the stands, they teased each other as they watched the two about to start fighting on the stage.

"I bet that Chai Jiang can't withstand ten moves from Bai Zhanpeng, he's bound to be defeated!" Lu Tianhe said with a light chuckle.

"Chai Jiang is nearly ten ranks behind Bai Zhanpeng on the Dragon Tiger Ranking, he definitely won't stand a chance. Not in ten moves, not even in twenty," Shu Zi'ang of Nine Yin Peak commented.

"Young Master Dong, to be honest, I kind of hope that Yu Yuanbai doesn't show up. Suddenly, I feel like I'm competing with another man for his wife!" Liang Yingyan from Ruxu Peak said with a wry smile.

This guy always felt as though he was picking up scraps, as if he were stepping in to take over what others had abandoned, with a distinct air of the honest man about him!

"Hahaha, I understand how Young Master Liang feels, no need to be so disheartened. Later on, I'll introduce my sister to you!" Jia Qian from Public Peak teased.

In truth, everyone could understand the situation from a standpoint of righteousness; perhaps the most innocent party was Dong Weiyue.

But while the principles were clear to all, it still felt somewhat uncomfortable to be directly involved.

Dong Tianyi let out a soft sigh, "Young Master Liang, speaking from the heart, I also hope you are the chosen brother-in-law.

Yet, in the face of the greater good, we all have sacrifices to make, and the one who sacrifices the most here is my sister!"

For a while, the atmosphere became somewhat melancholic and subdued.

Just then, a young man with an elegant demeanor and extraordinary presence, carrying a Heavy Sword on his back, approached slowly from a distance.

Seeing this, the hearts of the several young masters in the stands skipped a beat.

"What's he doing here? Don't tell me, in the end, this youngster will come out on top?" Shu Zi'ang frowned and pondered.