Chapter 862: Chapter 861 [Old Chinese Leaders Gather Together]

“Brother Li San, fellow brothers, let me say this with all sincerity: I am teaching you the cultivation method not as your master but to advance together with you all, to collectively enhance our combat power and cultivation. As we step into this Martial Arts Great World, our Earth is like a frog at the bottom of a well, unable to glimpse even a corner of the true Martial Arts Great World. What I am imparting to you is merely the introductory Martial Arts cultivation method. Once you become true martial artists and embark on the cultivation path, it will depend on your own talents, comprehension, and opportunities to improve your cultivation and combat power. I won’t be able to help you!”

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Wuxue and the others were momentarily stunned but then nodded in agreement. They were smart enough to understand the meaning behind Ye Tianchen’s words and knew that their big brother was looking out for them. After becoming martial artists, their cultivation journey is merely beginning. To continuously break through and improve themselves requires experience. If Ye Tianchen were their master, they would have too many concerns and restraints. In this Martial Arts World, where the strong prey on the weak and chaos reigns, they couldn’t roam as freely. Their relationship henceforth will be as friends, not as master and disciple or superior and subordinate, which is beneficial for their future cultivation path.

“No matter what, we will follow you through life and death. Just a word from you, and I, Wuxue, will not hesitate to die a thousand times over!” Wuxue resolutely declared.

“Just a word from big brother, and we would not hesitate to die a thousand times!” the other members of the Thirteen Heavenly Kings echoed in unison.

Ye Tianchen nodded and then imparted the martial artist’s introductory cultivation method to Li San. Li San himself had a considerable talent, reaching the Small Success stage of the “Monument Pushing Hand” at the age of twenty. This demonstrated his exceptional aptitude. He quickly expelled some impurities from his body and successfully condensed the Origin Martial Power in his Dantian into a square shape, doing so even faster than Wuxue and others, something Ye Tianchen had not anticipated. Ye Tianchen knew that unless something unexpected happened, Li San would undoubtedly become a powerful martial artist with deep cultivation and strength. His path might be even longer than that of Wuxue and the others. However, if Li San could not let go of his obsession and resolve the vendetta with the Double Saber King Yang Gui, he wouldn’t be able to concentrate on his cultivation nor become a formidable martial artist, as he would be shackled by his hatred and obsessions.

In the quiet of the night, Ye Tianchen returned to his villa residence. Instead of entering the house, he paced around the villa’s periphery, continually changing the hand seals he formed. He intended to set up a hidden and powerful formation known as the “Four Phases Golden Body Formation,” which he had discovered in the Yijin Jing.

The Four Phases Golden Body Formation, as recorded in the Yijin Jing, is a superior array built from the four cardinal directions: east, west, south, and north. Once activated, it is difficult for those inside to exit and for those outside to break through. It possesses immense defensive power and a formidable power of slaughter. Of course, every formation has a fundamental aspect: the person establishing it. If they encounter an opponent with higher cultivation realm, combat strength, or possessing certain rare treasures, no matter how strong the formation, it might still be vulnerable. However, the stronger the formation, the greater its power, and the more challenging it is to breach.

When Ye Tianchen stopped, he was covered in sweat, his face pale. He hadn’t expected that setting up the “Four Phases Golden Body Formation” would consume so much Martial Arts True Power and had even infused a strand of Divine Thought into it as a contingency—should a powerful opponent attempt to breach the formation, he could instantly sense it and control this strand of Divine Thought to manipulate the formation, buying enough time to hold the line.

The reason Ye Tianchen did this was clear: to protect his family and friends from harm. This was the first time that Ye Tianchen felt such immense pressure. Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui were all powerful martial artists, strong enough that few in the Mortal World could match them. Moreover, Ye Tianchen inferred that even more formidable figures existed behind these three men. Judging from their discussions, it seemed that their masters on both sides had decided to collaborate. But how powerful were these two hidden figures? Ye Tianchen didn’t know, but he felt a sense of impending danger. There’s undoubtedly someone stronger than Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui. Could he, alone, stand against them? Ye Tianchen truly felt uncertain about this, finding some matters demanding careful consideration.

After setting up the “Four Phases Golden Body Formation,” Ye Tianchen didn’t linger nor rest but instead headed towards Zhongnanhai, where several of China’s main leaders had their offices. The Number One Leader, Vice Chairman Yang, and a few other senior leaders were also there, serving as the backbone and steering figures of the Chinese nation. Ye Tianchen had, of course, overheard the conversations of Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui—plotting to assassinate several of China’s key leaders. It might seem impossible to ordinary people or even unbelievable, but it was a genuine threat. As far as martial artists are concerned, they are the strongest, and states in the Mortal World are fragile. Even if it weren’t them, there are often numerous assassinations between countries in the Mortal World. Two state leaders might shake hands and smile for the public, yet soon after, they could be facing assassination threats—an aspect unknown and unspeakable.

Ye Tianchen arrived at Zhongnanhai at three in the morning and directly called Hei Mian to come out and meet him. He didn’t want to storm in without cause, as it wasn’t necessary. Upon meeting Hei Mian, Ye Tianchen noticed an unprecedentedly serious expression on his face, like something weighed heavily on his mind, prompting him to ask, “You are so dark-skinned, yet you have concerns?”

Hei Mian glanced at Ye Tianchen. Through their time working together, they had forged a friendship of sorts. Even though Ye Tianchen was somewhat unreliable and disliked being constrained, not officially aligned with the state, he was not a bad person and had repeatedly helped the Number One Leader and Vice Chairman Yang accomplish crucial tasks, making him absolutely trustworthy in a sense.

“Cang Lang and Yan Long have gone to T Country, yet we don’t know if they can successfully kill Xu Zigang…” Hei Mian commented with some concern.

“Aren’t you joking? With the action of China’s two War Kings, surely the task can be accomplished. Did you receive any bad news?” Ye Tianchen asked.

“Indeed, we received some uncertain information that China’s third War King, Xu Zigang, is not in T Country. The exact location is unknown…” Hei Mian replied, puzzled.

Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow. He had indeed heard Xu Zigang’s name, the third War King, mentioned many times. Although he had never encountered this genius, the fact that he had become a traitor, endangering the country and its people, suggested he was not of common standing. If Yang Gui’s return was indeed linked to Xu Zigang, matters would become even more complex. What exactly are they planning? Surely it’s not just the assassination of a few of China’s key leaders?

Unbeknownst to Ye Tianchen, Xu Zigang had already returned to China and was currently in the Capital City. He was not alone; an old practitioner from the Ancient Martial World, the Lai Li Old Ghost, had returned with him. Strong in cultivation strength, when Ye Tianchen attempted to eliminate Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui with the “Holy Heaven Prison,” this old practitioner had forcibly disrupted the “Holy Heaven Prison” and rescued the three from a distance. Such divine skills set him apart from ordinary individuals, but Ye Tianchen was unaware of these details.

“Let’s go, take me to see the Number One Leader. I have important matters to discuss with them!” Ye Tianchen said, snapping back to attention as he addressed Hei Mian.

“In fact, the Number One Leader, Vice Chairman Yang, and several senior leaders already predicted you would come. They surmised certain matters from the gathered intelligence and have been awaiting your arrival!” Hei Mian nodded as he explained.

Ye Tianchen said nothing more and followed Hei Mian into Zhongnanhai. As they progressed, Ye Tianchen, with his potent Divine Sense, could sense the increased security presence there. Aside from the publicly visible Heavenly Gang War Generals armed with guns, other experts were hidden away—some bore the essence of martial artists, while others emitted the energy waves of Superpower Users. Clearly, the senior leaders were as astute as Ye Tianchen and had anticipated a possibility.

Entering the hall, Ye Tianchen noticed that, besides the Number One Leader and Vice Chairman Yang, two other elders were present. While Ye Tianchen did not know these two elderly men, having lived on Earth, he had heard about them from conversations around him. They were the former Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister of China, both aged but still pivotal. Upon seeing Ye Tianchen, they greeted him with reminiscent smiles.

“Number One Leader, Vice Chairman Yang, honored elders, greetings,” Ye Tianchen respectfully addressed the elders, acknowledging their selfless service for the country and the people. In the Mortal World, their achievements were significant.

“Elder Jiang, Elder Hu, this is Ye Tianchen whom I’ve mentioned, a descendent of the Ye family,” the Number One Leader introduced with a smile to the two older men.

“Not bad, not bad, a fine young man,” Elder Jiang nodded with a smile.

“It’s truly remarkable for the Ye family to reach where they are today. Some things are beyond prediction. He’s an outstanding young man indeed,” Elder Hu also praised.

“The esteemed elders are too kind. May I ask, what business do you have waiting for me?” Ye Tianchen inquired with a smile.

“You rascal, trying to pull a fast one on us! What business you have with us speaks for itself, and likewise, our patience is for this very matter!” Vice Chairman Yang said with a laugh. .)