Zhong Zhenyuan’s words left Qin Yang, He Man, and the others visibly shocked.

None of them could have anticipated that Chuanshan Valley, the Goongsun Family, and the Xin Family would all betray them!

The area around Broken King Mountain and Sword Immortal Lake is precisely located at the junction of Yanjing, Eastern Mountain Land, and the Ancient Central Plains!

Numerous territories.

Have been divided amongst the major forces occupying this area!

These forces include—

Baiziwan and Bajiang Hall from the Yanjing lands!

Wangtai Mountain and Golden Bay near Mizhou City in Eastern Mountain Land!

And from the Ancient Central Plains, the Mad Dragon Association, Chuanshan Valley, the Goongsun Family, and the Xin Family!

Among these many forces, most belong to the underworld forces, while the others are some major families!

However, the Guan Family remains unique as they have not extended their influence over the Broken King Mountain territories!

Previously.

Each year, these forces would come to Broken King Mountain for treasure hunting!

And before engaging in treasure hunts, they would compete against each other, with the victors gaining the right to distribute the treasures!

Every year, the Sword Immortal Valley of Broken King Mountain yields many precious antiques, ancient objects, herbal medicines, jewelry, and more.

Such a treasure ground.

Naturally attracts relentless competition from these major forces!

Only a minority of strong individuals or small forces manage to sneak in and get a taste!

But now.

A stronger power has come into play.

And there’s even worse news.

Chuanshan Valley, the Goongsun Family, and the Xin Family have betrayed us!

"Chairman Zhong, please sit down first!"

Regaining his senses, Qin Yang quickly invited Zhong Zhenyuan to sit and rest.

Fortunately, the injuries of Zhong Zhenyuan and the others who rushed here from the Mad Dragon Association were not severe, and their lives were not at risk.

"Still alive!"

Zhong Zhenyuan let out a breath, sat cross-legged on the grass to adjust his breathing, and said, "Now, we need to consider how to handle those people! Even if we join forces with your Bajiang Hall, Baiziwan, and Wangtai Mountain, and Golden Bay from Mizhou City, it remains uncertain we can prevail!"

"Chairman Zhong! My name is He Man, and Baiziwan Chairman He Wu is my grandfather!"

He Man, representing Baiziwan, naturally held an unusual status. She stepped forward and said to Zhong Zhenyuan, "Chairman Zhong, are your injuries alright?"

"Ah, it’s Miss He Man! I practice martial arts, and my cultivation is decent, so minor injuries are no concern!"

Baiziwan is the dominant force in the Yanjing underworld, so Zhong Zhenyuan did not dare to take them lightly and replied solemnly. "I thought your grandfather would come personally this time! What advice might Miss He Man have for our current predicament? We must unite; otherwise, we might have to surrender the Broken King Mountain territories!"

Upon hearing this, everyone’s face at the scene darkened involuntarily.

"Chairman Zhong, I don’t have any good advice at the moment."

He Man shook her head with a wry smile, but she glanced at Lin Tian standing beside Biaan Sitong and inexplicably felt reassured, then continued to Zhong Zhenyuan, "However, I invited Senior Ye Ti from Killing Dragon Mountain this time! With his strength, he should be able to stabilize the situation."

Sss~

With these words, many present gasped in surprise, their expressions momentarily frozen.

"Miss He Man, is this true?"

An elder sitting beside Zhong Zhenyuan looked up in astonishment and asked.

"This is Senior Cai Ao from the Mad Dragon Association, a Martial Arts Grandmaster!"

Zhong Zhenyuan nodded to the elder, introduced him to everyone, and then smiled slightly at He Man.

"Elder Cai!"

He Man greeted courteously and nodded earnestly, "It’s true; Senior Ye Ti has arrived!"

"Killing Dragon Mountain, Ye Ti Star-picking Hand!"

Confirmed, Cai Ao’s face lit up with a bit of excitement, exhaled, and said.

Others.

Came to their senses and reacted one after another.

"Ye Ti from Killing Dragon Mountain!"

"A legendary Martial Arts Venerate!"

"In the Martial Venerate Realm, unmatched and invincible!"

"Killing Dragon Mountain, Ye Ti Star-picking Hand! His name is well-known, but I have never seen a true Martial Venerate before! To think they really exist!"

...

Among those from the Mad Dragon Association who managed to break out with Zhong Zhenyuan are all elite members, many of whom are martial artists. They’ve heard many rumors about martial arts in the Martial Arts World and often chat about Martial Venerates’ tales over meals.

Hearing of Ye Ti Star-picking Hand’s arrival, they were naturally shocked and started discussing it fervently.

"Miss He Man actually invited Senior Ye!"

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised as he was previously unaware of this.

Nearby.

Xu Dayu quickly nodded, "When I met Miss He Man in Bazhou City, I found out. I haven’t had a chance to mention it!"

Hearing this, Zhong Zhenyuan suddenly let out a big exhale, feeling somewhat reassured.

"Hahaha... what are you all chatting about?"

Suddenly, loud laughter came from the eastern direction.

Everyone turned toward the sound.

Four figures were striding over from that direction.

"Tao Anjie, Chairman of Wangtai Mountain, Mizhou City! The old man’s cultivation has improved, reaching Earth-level Peak!"

"Beside him is Martial Arts Grandmaster Lii Ze!"

"Accompanying them is Wei Qinglong, Chairman of Golden Bay, and with him is Half-step Master Yang Qingxuan from Golden Bay!"

...

Seeing these four, Zhong Zhenyuan, Qin Yang, and Xu Dayu immediately recognized them.

And as they spoke in astonishment, others showed expressions of shock and awe.

Wangtai Mountain and Golden Bay are the dominant underworld powers of Mizhou City at the crossroads of these three regions, and their names are highly renowned!

The reputations of Tao Anjie and the others are exceptionally formidable!

These are all influential figures!

Stomping their feet sends countless forces into trepidation!

"Chairman Tao!"

"Senior Lii!"

"Elder Lii..."

"Chairman Wei!"

"Elder Yang!"

As the four approached, everyone, whether Qin Yang or Zhong Zhenyuan, greeted them.

"Just now, I heard someone mentioning a senior has arrived?"

Chairman of Wangtai Mountain, a slightly chubby, round-faced elder who laughed like Maitreya Buddha, glanced at everyone present and noticed that Zhong Zhenyuan and the others were injured, asking in disbelief, "Chairman Zhong, what’s going on? Did you have a fight? Weren’t the internal forces of Ancient Central Plains resolved? Previous conflicts were said to have stabilized!"

"There’s new information, and Chairman Tao and Chairman Wei probably aren’t aware! It’s a mess! Chuanshan Valley, the Goongsun Family, and the Xin Family have all turned against us!"

Zhong Zhenyuan’s face darkened as he gritted his teeth.

"What!"

Both Tao Anjie and Lii Ze and others’ expressions shifted dramatically as they exclaimed, "Damned!"

"They deserve to die; they almost destroyed my Mad Dragon Association!"

Zhong Zhenyuan gritted his teeth and nodded, "The situation is unfavorable for us. Fortunately, Miss He Man from Baiziwan mentioned she invited Senior Ye from Killing Dragon Mountain!"

"Ye Ti Star-picking Hand!"

This statement surprised Tao Anjie and others again, but soon, they all showed signs of joy.

This individual is a revered Martial Venerate in the Martial Arts World!

Under ordinary circumstances, such an awe-inspiring figure is as rare as a divine dragon!

Yet now, they managed to invite a Martial Venerate!

"Hmph, what’s a mere Martial Venerate worth!"

Amid the crowd, a disdainful voice remarked; Guan Xiaoyu smirked, saying, "When I call them, they come running like a dog!"