Chapter 104: The Might of the War King!

The convoy stretched like a long dragon.

At the forefront rode twenty military motorcycles, arranged in two parallel columns, their lights flickering as they led the way.

Behind them followed ten armored vehicles, and trailing these were two Rolls-Royce luxury cars moving slowly.

After these, twenty sleek black Audis rolled in perfect formation.

Then came twenty pristine black Mercedes-Benz vehicles—all brand new and spotless.

Following them were dozens of supercars, and beyond those, another dozen armored vehicles.

On top of each armored vehicle stood soldiers armed to the teeth, exuding formidable presence.

The convoy, like a mighty serpent, thundered toward the gates of Tiger Roar Manor, causing an enormous stir.

"Oh my god! This convoy is massive! Could some bigwig be visiting our Shu City?"

"I heard the Qi family hired Chu Wudao, the renowned War King from the southern frontier of the Great Xia! This must be his convoy!"

"Really? War King Chu Wudao is coming to Shu City? He's even more formidable than General Tang Qiong of the Tang family—truly a prodigy. I don't think the Qi family has that much clout."

"No doubt about it—it's definitely War King Chu Wudao!"

"War King Chu Wudao himself is here to celebrate the Qi family's elder's birthday. No wonder the Qi family is one of the four great clans of Shu City! At this rate, the rankings among the four families might change."

…

Amid the guests’ murmurs by the manor's entrance, the convoy came to a halt.

A man clad in military attire stepped down with an imposing bearing.

The instant he descended, every gaze fixed upon him.

This was none other than Chu Wudao, the famed War King of the southern frontier!

He had become a martial arts master in his twenties, single-handedly having slain dozens of enemy champions.

Ranked among the top five of the Great Xia’s ten greatest generals!

A blazing figure at the War God Hall!

Countless auras surrounded him, making Chu Wudao an idol to countless youths—an extraordinary existence in the world.

Qi Xian hurried forward and, with a thud, knelt before Chu Wudao, lowering himself to the ground.

"Qi Xian of the Qi family pays respects to the War King!"

"We sincerely welcome the War King to the Qi family in Shu City!"

Qi Xian's voice trembled with reverence.

Nearby, several others from the Qi family rushed forward, kneeling without hesitation.

The surrounding guests shifted their attention, holding their breath, looking at Chu Wudao with a mixture of admiration and fear.

The murmurs quieted almost completely.

Nearly everyone was affected by Chu Wudao’s formidable aura.

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A subtle smile curved Chu Wudao’s lips, clearly pleased with the welcome.

He waved lightly, "I am here to pay birthday respects to Elder Qi. Qi Xian, we are peers; no need for such formalities."

Qi Xian rose with sincere expression, "Thank you, War King, for gracing the Qi family!"

"Grandpa and the elders are waiting in the banquet hall. Please come, War King."

Qi Xian stepped aside with an exaggerated motion, nearly stumbling.

"Cough, cough!"

He hastily regained balance, clutching his chest as he coughed.

Chu Wudao’s expression darkened, "Qi Xian, what is wrong?"

The flesh on Qi Xian’s face trembled, a sinister gleam flashing in his eyes as he bit his teeth, "War King, I... I have a hardship I cannot speak of."

"Speak!"

"I am your recommendee! You will soon bring me into the War God Hall. What hardship would you hide? Speak freely!"

Chu Wudao’s displeasure was evident.

Qi Xian, as if hearing a royal decree, suddenly went weak in the knees and knelt again, crying out in pain, "War King, please stand up for Qi Xian!"

Tears shimmered in his eyes as he pointed at Ye Tianci through gritted teeth. "I was crippled by this man named Ye!"

"War King, I am no longer the Qi Xian I was—I’ve lost all my power, all because of this man’s poison!"

Chu Wudao’s gaze followed the pointing finger and landed on Ye Tianci.

"Hmm?"

His eyebrows shot upward instantly.

Not only did he clearly see Ye Tianci’s face, but also Tang Qiong standing beside him.

What was worse, Tang Qiong’s jade hand was linked intimately with Ye Tianci’s arm!

An invisible murderous aura erupted from Chu Wudao’s eyes like a fierce gale.

Though he had come to Shu City ostensibly to celebrate Elder Qi Changling’s birthday, those who truly understood knew he had come for Tang Qiong.

Chu Wudao and Tang Qiong were both among the Great Xia’s top ten generals and both leaders at the War God Hall—a perfect match.

Chu Wudao had long harbored affection for Tang Qiong, but his feelings were unrequited.

Upon learning that Tang Qiong had been injured in an attack by members of the Witchfire Sect, Chu Wudao had traveled thousands of miles from the southern frontier to comfort and win her heart.

Paying respects to Elder Qi and recommending Qi Xian to the War God Hall were merely incidental.

Yet, Chu Wudao never expected that upon arrival, he would see the woman he loved so intimately linked with a rather unremarkable man.

This man had even crippled the person Chu Wudao had recommended!

Proud and arrogant by nature, Chu Wudao found this utterly intolerable.

He strode forward, expression cold and unreadable, staring at Ye Tianci with an icy voice: "Let go of Tang Qiong."

Ye Tianci raised an eyebrow, his tone calm: "What did you say?"

"I said, let go of Tang Qiong’s hand."

"Now! Immediately! At once!"

"Leave her!"

"Disappear from my sight, disappear from here!"

Chu Wudao’s tone was harsh, brutal, and domineering.

Ye Tianci couldn’t help but laugh: "Look carefully before you speak—I’m not holding anyone’s hand."

"Besides, what are you to tell me to disappear?"

His words caused an uproar around them.

"Oh my god! What did he say? He just called War King Chu Wudao ‘what’?"

"Is he crazy? How dare he provoke the War King like this!"

"That’s the War King! When the War King is angry, blood spills for hundreds of paces!"

"This is trouble!"

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The guests whispered nervously.

Tang Qiong furrowed her delicate brows and spoke: "Chu Wudao, you left the southern frontier without permission to come to Shu City—is this to cause trouble?"

"Ye Tianci is my friend. Who gave you the right to be so rude to him?"

Chu Wudao was momentarily stunned, eyes wide in disbelief: "Tang Qiong, I came all the way from the southern frontier just to see you. When I heard you were hurt, I rushed here without pause! And yet, you stand here defending this man in front of me?"

"You even scolded me publicly for his sake?"

Chu Wudao’s expression was thoroughly embarrassed.

The woman he cherished was linked arm-in-arm with another man and openly rebuked him.

Any man would find that unbearable.

Let alone someone as lofty as the War King.

Tang Qiong not only refused to let go but, amid Chu Wudao’s complaints, tightened her hold on Ye Tianci’s arm once more.

She even pressed her chest close against his arm.

Their bodies clearly touching.

"Chu Wudao, listen carefully—I, Tang Qiong, will never need your concern."

"You came to see me? Now that you have, you may leave."

Tang Qiong’s face was expressionless.

Ye Tianci smiled faintly, "Chu Wudao, hear that? You may leave now."

"Escort the War King Chu out!"

His words shattered any remaining calm in Chu Wudao.

The corner of Chu Wudao’s eye twitched violently.

His eyes narrowed, and the cold murderous aura in them surged like a freezing storm toward Ye Tianci!