Super War God in the City
Chapter 749 - 749: It's Time to Show Off Now

Tianwu Peak.

Yu Yuanbai stood with his hands clasped behind his back, silent and pensive, unsure what he was considering, while beside him, the Young Peak Master of Corpse Peak, Xu Yuanliang, was shaking a folding fan with a look of helplessness on his face.

"Brother Yuan Bai, if you have any thoughts, let's hear them. Your brother here can help you think things through!" Xu Yuanliang said indifferently.

Just then, another figure arrived swiftly as if flying.

"Young Master Yu, Yuanliang, things are not looking good. I discovered that Feng Nan has gone to Zhu Rong Peak!" Yuezi Peak's Young Peak Master, Lu Wenshi, ran over, panting.

"Hmm?" Xu Yuanliang frowned and turned around.

"That kid is back? Brother Yuan Bai, if you don't make a move now, I'm afraid that Zhu Rong Peak might spoil their own schemes, and Dong Weiyue could really end up in someone else's arms!" Xu Yuanliang couldn't help but speak out.

In fact, many of them understood this much: the martial arts competition for the hand in marriage was mostly staged for Yu Yuanbai. In plain terms, it was a trap set for him!

However, everyone was somewhat surprised by Feng Nan's appearance.

Before the two could react, Lu Wenshi took a breath and continued, "Just now, I also saw Di Jiang Peak's Ruan Yulong heading there. I heard that this guy just had a falling out with the Saintess yesterday, and I'm afraid..."

"Hiss~"

At these words, Xu Yuanliang sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.

"Damn, Ruan Yulong went too? It seems he really had a serious fallout with the Saintess!" Xu Yuanliang exclaimed in shock.

Yu Yuanbai, who had long been silent, finally changed his expression and said in a heavy voice, "What does Ruan Yulong going to Zhu Rong Peak imply?"

"Young Master Yu, it's hard to say. It could also be that he's going after Miss Wei Yue. I heard that his quarrel with the Saintess was quite severe, to the point where there seems to be no room for turning back!" Lu Wenshi said hesitantly.

Xu Yuanliang, standing on the side, shifted his gaze and his expression grew solemn, "Brother Yuan Bai, the balance within the Witchcraft Sect has already been disrupted, it's time to make a prompt decision!"

"Why do you say that?" Yu Yuanbai asked with a serious frown.

"Everybody knows that uncle has remained neutral because your grandfather once received a favor from the Senior Witch Master. Before passing away, he entrusted your father to never betray the Wushen Lineage, no matter what!

But right now, the situation is such that the Zhu Rong Lineage is becoming more powerful by the day, while the Wushen Lineage is waning. The Sect Hierarch's lineage lacks someone to continue the enterprise apart from a daughter, and its decline is just a matter of time!

The common saying goes, 'The Emperor's position rotates, and next year it will come to my house.' If nothing unexpected happens, the matter of changing the Sect Hierarch in the Witchcraft Sect is just a question of time, and everyone knows this very well!

Now, if Di Jiang Peak were to switch sides, just think..." Xu Yuanliang explained.

On the side, Lu Wenshi, deep in thought, also murmured, "Young Master Yu, I understand what Yuanliang means.

If the Sect Hierarch's lineage loses the support of Di Jiang Peak, even without our assistance, the Zhu Rong Lineage would have a great chance of successfully seizing power!

Moreover, during this power struggle, if our lineage doesn't contribute any strength, then after the change of leadership in the Witchcraft Sect, our position will still be precarious!"

Hearing this, Yu Yuanbai's mood became even heavier, realizing that the situation was much more serious than he had imagined.

"Brother Yuan Bai, Wen Shi is right. Uncle, hindered by his past pledge, can't overcome this mental barrier, and many things are inconvenient for him to handle.

However, as Young Master, there are many decisions you can make to alleviate uncle's worries, and we must consider the present and future benefits!

Additionally, uncle's retreat could also be seen as letting go. If you do something now, he won't say anything when he comes out of his seclusion!

Especially during this critical period, while our Tianwu lineage can still exert its value, we absolutely cannot miss this last opportunity!" Xu Yuanliang earnestly persuaded.

Yu Yuanbai took a deep breath, glanced at the two, and asked, "What do your lineages mean?"

Xu Yuanliang and Lu Wenshi exchanged a look, then both spoke up, "Our two lineages are no different from yours. Our elders also received favors from the Senior Witch Master, making it inconvenient for us to step forward, but they have also hinted to us!

Your father, in fact, feels the same as our family elders. He's just too embarrassed to even give you a hint. Now it's all down to your attitude and decision!

Even if uncle has any objections later on, we both lineages will be there."

Yu Yuanbai's thoughts raced, he took a deep breath, his eyes sparkled with determination, and he said in a firm voice, "In that case, what are we waiting for!"

With that, he began striding down the mountain.

He had long cherished a fondness for Dong Weiyue, determined to win her over.

It mainly started that time when he accidentally stumbled upon Dong Weiyue bathing in a secluded pool, and later discovered that she soaked there every two weeks.

This fellow watched her for so long that he became utterly captivated; his heart could not forget her, and all his thoughts were consumed by this woman.

Truth be told, it's all because Dong Weiyue has such an attractive figure. If you replaced her with someone weighing three hundred pounds, a single glance would be more than enough; no one would wish for a second look.

Upon witnessing this, Xu Yuanliang and Lu Wenshi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that they had managed to convince him at last. If it were not for the unnecessary complication involving Ruan Yulong and the Saintess, they would have found it difficult to persuade him.

Without delay, they gathered their spirits and hastened to follow the figure of Yu Yuanbai.

At Wushen Peak, Lan Zihan repeatedly sought an audience with her father in seclusion but was denied every time.

Duan Wuqing also paid several visits, with no success in seeing him.

Lan Xingyuan, before entering seclusion, had instructed his trusted aides that nothing, not even the sky falling, should disturb him.

At this moment, Lan Xingyuan was in the midst of a fierce internal struggle, his chronic illness flaring up more violently than ever. This time, suppressing the regression of his cultivation was the least of his worries; he feared his injuries would manifest externally, becoming impossible to conceal. If that happened, it would truly be the end!

Lan Zihan, unable to meet her father several times, could only reluctantly return to Morning Dew Palace.

Ling Fan had just finished selecting a weapon for Feng Xiaobai from the Cang Ling Realm, which he had originally confiscated from Lian You: a Plum Blossom Spear.

He contemplated that Feng Xiaobai couldn't always rely on his fists in a fight—it was too shocking for the world to bear, and put him at a disadvantage. After trying out a few weapons, he still found the spear to be the most comfortable!

Right after he had finished equipping Feng Xiaobai, he saw Lan Zihan return with a weary sigh.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Ling Fan asked curiously.

"It's nothing. My father is in seclusion and can't be seen at all. His injuries must be very severe; otherwise, he wouldn't be so inaccessible!" Lan Zihan lamented with concern.

"Miss, there's terrible news!" At that moment, Duan Wuqing's voice came in feverishly from outside.

Duan Wuqing had watched Lan Zihan return to Morning Dew Palace and hurriedly chased after her.

"Protector Duan, what's so urgent that you're in such a panic? Has the Zhu Rong Lineage rebelled?" Lan Zihan asked with a cold expression, speaking with a weighty tone.

Ling Fan's gaze also flashed, turning to look over.

Lan Zihan had just returned and had no time to go out, thus unaware of the martial contest for marriage organized by Zhu Rong Peak.

"Saintess, today the Zhu Rong Lineage set up a fighting ring for a martial contest to seek Dong Weiyue's hand in marriage…" Duan Wuqing kept it brief, picking out the essentials to report hurriedly.

Lan Zihan frowned in confusion upon hearing this, especially when learning that Ruan Yulong had gone to Zhu Rong Peak, her complexion turned pale.

It wasn't that she cared about that person, but his actions signaled a dangerous shift; the power dynamics within the Witchcraft Sect were reversing in an instant.

Duan Wuqing, sweat beading on his forehead, looked at Lan Zihan and said sheepishly, "Saintess, the Sect Hierarch is in seclusion and cannot meet with us. Given the current situation, do you have any good strategies?"

What Duan Wuqing meant was actually implying to Lan Zihan, "Are you still blindly trusting these two smooth talkers and leading the Wushen Lineage to a dead end?"

Lan Zihan was also panicked by now, bereft of any ideas, and she turned to Ling Fan for support.

Seeing this, Official Ling murmured to himself, "This martial contest for marriage is actually a great opportunity; it's about time to show some strength. If I don't demonstrate some power to impress the members of the Witchcraft Sect, mere verbal promises will accomplish nothing!"

"No worries, since it's a contest for marriage, everyone has a chance. It's only fair for them to go; no need for such alarm!

You, as the Witchcraft Sect's Saintess, surely must attend. We shall also join the excitement. Xiaobai, let's go. I'll win you a wife at Zhu Rong Peak!" Ling Fan said nonchalantly.

With Official Ling making a move, it was certain to wreak utter havoc on Dong Yanghua's well-laid plans.

You rely on these maneuvers, co-opting one and another, right? Today, I'll disrupt your scene and win over your daughter for my brother, and we'll see what tricks you have left!"

Lan Zihan stood by, eyes wide with disbelief, unable to keep up with Ling Fan's train of thought, rooted to the spot in mental disarray.

Protector Duan, standing on the side, opened his mouth but nearly fell to his knees. It felt as if he had been struck by lightning, with his thoughts in complete turmoil!