The Most Powerful Overlord

Chapter 157: Ye Xiaoyao’s Threat

Ye Qingtian frowned even deeper: "What is it?"

Qing Ling patiently explained: "Mr. Ye, that little pouch Takeuchi Hachime just handed to you holds Hua Qingfei’s company’s product plan. Our purpose of coming to Japan is to reclaim that product plan."

"Oh, what does that have to do with me? Your trip to Japan has nothing to do with me, right?"

Ye Qingtian turned and started to leave.

"Mr. Ye, wait a moment!"

Qing Ling stopped Ye Qingtian again.

This time, even Xuan Long and Cang Lei joined in.

"Mr. Ye, please don’t be angry. Let us explain slowly. Although the product development was done by Hua Qingfei, in fact, the product belongs to Wangyue Pavilion. Otherwise, Wangyue Pavilion wouldn’t have urgently sent people to Japan."

Qing Ling continued to explain.

"So what?"

Ye Qingtian asked.

"Mr. Ye, we ask you to return the plan to us. Wangyue Pavilion desperately needs this plan. Otherwise, years of efforts will be wasted."

Qing Ling pleaded with a sorrowful face.

"Who took your plan?"

"The Orochi Divine Association..."

Cang Lei instinctively replied.

"Then go ask the Orochi Divine Association!"

A slight trace of anger appeared on Ye Qingtian’s face.

"But the plan has already..."

"Scram!"

With a thunderous shout, Qing Ling and the others were sent flying, blood splattering like they were hit by a speeding car.

"Xuan Long-kun!"

The members of the Kanzaki Clan rushed forward.

Xuan Long and the others suffered severe injuries, but fortunately, they survived.

"Thankfully, he showed mercy, or we’d all be dead!"

Qing Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Cang Lei, somewhat unwilling, said: "But... but the True Martial Divine Order was destroyed by him, and the product plan is still in his hands!"

Xuan Long, with a serious expression, said: "We now need to hurry back home and report the situation truthfully to Wangyue Pavilion. Then go to our master and admit our mistakes!"

Qing Ling nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Wangyue Pavilion will handle this. Ye Xiaoyao’s power is too strong, something we can’t control anymore!"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer flashed in Cang Lei’s eyes: "That’s right! We must get Wangyue Pavilion’s things back! We can’t let Ye Xiaoyao be this arrogant!"

...

The news that the Master of Jin City’s Mountain and River Wonders is Ye Xiaoyao shocked many in Huaxia.

Especially Wangyue Pavilion and the Ye Family.

After all, they’ve always been connected to the Master of Mountain and River Wonders, and now they can’t help being astonished at hearing this news.

"It truly is Ye Xiaoyao! He has really stepped into the Martial Emperor Realm!"

Ye Zeyan took a deep breath.

"Isn’t this too terrifying? Ye Xiaoyao is barely twenty, yet he’s a Martial Emperor! Remember, ten years ago, the Fengtian Demons amazed the world, entering Wangyue Pavilion Hidden Tower and receiving great fortune to advance to the Martial Emperor Realm. This is too terrifying, isn’t it? Cough, cough, cough..."

Ye Longkun kept coughing nonstop.

Ye Kuangfeng looked regretful: "It would be great if Ye Xiaoyao belonged to our Ye Family."

"At the age of twenty, in the Martial Emperor Realm. Ye Xiaoyao is the greatest genius of the age! Even the younger generation of Wangyue Pavilion doesn’t have this capability!"

Ye Fengtian gasped.

Others agreed: "Except for the hidden great families and major sects, Ye Xiaoyao is the greatest genius of our time!"

Then a more startling news spread—

Ye Xiaoyao, who reigns over the Northwest, first killed Asia’s First Sniper God, Matsushita Miki, then went to Japan, slaying Japan’s Nine Great Divine Ninjas and the King of Orochi Divine Association, annihilating the Orochi Divine Association.

Wangyue Pavilion’s strength assessment suggests Ye Xiaoyao possesses the power to rival a Martial Emperor, with the specific realm unknown.

The Huaxia Dragon List rankings experienced a dramatic change, with Ye Xiaoyao ascending directly to the fourth position.

Above him are only the Five Dragons of Huaxia and two Martial Emperors.

As the first three in the Huaxia Dragon List are Martial Emperors and Ye Xiaoyao’s realm is unknown, he is placed in the third position.

The Huaxia Martial Arts Realm is boiling...

After many years of silence, Ye Xiaoyao suddenly emerged, injecting new blood into the Martial Arts Realm, causing a stir, with many hidden martial arts experts slowly emerging.

Even the Japan Martial Arts Realm buzzed due to Ye Xiaoyao’s appearance, greatly affecting them.

Jin City.

"Is it really Ye Xiaoyao!"

Hua Qingfei was unusually delighted, her face beaming with a radiant smile.

"Did he go to Japan and annihilate the Orochi Divine Association to help me?"

Hua Qingfei muttered to herself.

From recent occurrences, it seems Ye Xiaoyao is helping her.

"Perhaps this time when he returns from Japan, I can see his true visage!"

Hua Qingfei pondered hopefully.

...

On the summit of a high mountain somewhere in the Northwest.

Ling Zhantian said calmly with folded arms: "Today, with Celestial Dragon, there are only father and son, no superior and subordinate."

"Yes, father. This time you called me for the matter of Wangyue Pavilion Hidden Tower, right?"

Ling Tianlong said.

"Yes, that’s correct. Even though I believe you already understand it, I still have a few words for you."

"Father, please speak!"

Ling Zhantian turned to look at Ling Tianlong: "To be honest, my son cannot be inferior, but ever since you began practicing martial arts, I’ve made you ground yourself, deliberately imposing limits on your realm cultivation. Nonetheless, you have reached Martial King, else you wouldn’t be worse than the likes of Vice Minister Ren Shaoqing."

"Father, I understand. You are doing it for my own good, to set the firmest foundation for me."

Ling Tianlong said, somewhat moved.

"Ten years ago, you could have participated in the Wangyue Pavilion Hidden Tower contest, but I didn’t let you. This year, Wangyue Pavilion Hidden Tower opens again, even though you’re past the age limit. Wangyue Pavilion owes me a favor, and they have invited you. I declined again. Do you understand, Tianlong?"

Ling Zhantian turned, looking afar, his tall silhouette seemed somewhat lonely at the moment.

Ling Tianlong gazed at his father’s back, his heart swirling with thoughts.

All along, father has fought for Huaxia; he is indeed the Guardian God of China.

"I understand. Father, all your actions are for Huaxia Martial Arts, for the future of Huaxia. If I participate, it would occupy others’ resources. We should let these resources benefit others. And even if father asked me to choose, I would also opt out."

Ling Zhantian nodded approvingly: "Good, very good. You truly are my son, Ling Zhantian’s blood. From today onwards, I will officially start teaching you some things."

Ling Tianlong was overjoyed: "Haha, father, that’s wonderful. Plus, just as father hoped, this martial arts era is flourishing, with geniuses emerging. Moreover, Ye Xiaoyao stands alone as a Martial Emperor! Even abroad, he’s unparalleled!"

"Ah!"

However, mentioning Ye Xiaoyao elicited a long sigh from Ling Zhantian: "We know too little about Ye Xiaoyao. He seems to be a mix of good and evil, acting on whims, which poses a significant threat. I feel it won’t be long before one of the Five Dragons of Huaxia confronts him. That person might be me."

"What? Could it be this serious?"

Ling Tianlong froze in surprise.