"Recruited?"
"What do you mean?"
Everyone frowned upon hearing those words. Even Hall Master Xing was perplexed.
"The two hundred combat masters who went to challenge the Xuanxuan Faction have all joined the Xuanxuan Faction," Division Head Zhen Ying said.
"Join the Xuanxuan Faction?"
Everyone was stunned, but they soon understood what was going on. They all felt a pain in their chests, and they found it hard to breathe.
This was especially so for Hall Master Xing. He nearly lost his balance and fell from his seat.
He had just confidently said that the Combat Master Hall would be able to make use of this opportunity to rope in the Qingyuan Empire Combat Master Hall and strengthen their Qingyuan Empire Combat Master Hall, but before he could do anything about it, he had already lost the opportunity to do so.
What a scam!
"Nonsense! Simply nonsense! What a disgrace! To think that a bunch of combat masters would actually join an organization from the countryside … Tell them to return to the Combat Master Hall immediately, or else they will be expelled from the Combat Master Hall. From today onward, they will no longer be qualified to be members of the Combat Master Hall! "
A Hall Master stood up and berated.
In the past, the Combat Master Hall had always been the one selecting candidates from the various regions, and no one had ever snatched one from them.
"I don't think it's a good idea to tell them like this. Our Combat Master Hall doesn't restrict our members from joining other organizations or learning other occupations, "one of the division heads objected.
While the Combat Master Hall wasn't as lax as Mingshi Tang, it didn't have strict requirements either. Wasn't it a little too much to demand that the Combat Master Hall return obediently and threaten them?
"The Combat Master Hall doesn't have any restrictions, but if all combat masters were to behave like that, who would want to become a combat master in the first place? Who is going to protect the human race? "
"That's right. We can't start this. Otherwise, how can we keep our face?"
Another two Hall Masters berated loudly.
Everyone fell silent.
That's true.
Even though the Combat Master Hall had no such restrictions, they couldn't afford to make such a move. Otherwise, if the discipline of the Combat Master Hall were to deteriorate, how could they possibly remain invincible in the future?
If the morale was low, it would be difficult to lead the team!
The Combat Master Hall didn't have such a precedent, but many empires did.
Combat masters were like the soldiers who protected the empire. Without strict discipline, how could they instill fear in the hearts of outsiders?
"Alright, I'll inform them now …"
After a moment of silence, Hall Master Zhen Ying nodded. He tapped his Communication Jade Token and sent a message over.
Buzz!
A moment later, words appeared on the jade token once more. After taking a look at it, Hall Master Zhen Ying staggered again.
"What now?"
Seeing his expression again, everyone was a little anxious.
In the past, the Hall Master of the Martial Skills Hall had always been calm and collected in everything he did. What was wrong with him today? Why was he acting like this again and again?
What news did he see that made him lose his cool?
"My men have just contacted Xiao Qin and the others, and they told me that if we were to force them to withdraw from the Xuanxuan Faction, they would rather withdraw from the Combat Master Hall.
With twitching lips, Division Head Zhen Ying recited the words on the scroll.
"Withdraw from the Combat Master Hall?"
"How is this possible? To want to join the Xuanxuan Faction after just a brief interaction … Just what kind of charisma does this Zhang Xuan possess?
An uproar broke out. Everyone was dumbfounded, and their expressions were not much better than Hall Master Zhen Ying's.
Becoming a combat master was the dream of countless cultivators. It was an honor and a responsibility … Yet, after coming into contact with the Xuanxuan Faction once, these people were willing to give up their combat masters to join it. Just what in the world was going on?
"What kind of magic potion did that Zhang Xuan feed them?! No, I have to go over and take a look. I have to teach this bunch of arrogant fellows a lesson! "
An old man stood up indignantly.
The head of the Fist Division, Chen Zhuqing!
He was the most short-tempered of the Ten Division Heads. Upon hearing that his subordinates had been beguiled by a mere organization from a Tier-1 Empire, he nearly exploded in rage.
Another elder stood up and said, "I'll go with you!"
The head of the Footwork Division, Lu Wangqiu.
The two of them were good friends, and since they were going to see what was going on with the combat masters, it would be best for them to head over together.
"It would be best if we don't get into a conflict. Even though Zhang Xuan is only the principal of a Tier-1 Empire, he has a close relationship with Mingshi Tang's Wu Shi and the others. On top of that, it's said that he possesses exceptional talent, and on top of that, he's Zheng Yang's teacher … It's enough to teach him a lesson. There's no need to blow this matter up! "
Hall Master Xing instructed the two division heads to gather the combat masters and bring them over.
They were all master teachers, and they were here to interact with one another. There was no need for them to fall out with one another, or else it wouldn't be good for either of them.
Not to mention, Zhang Xuan was Zheng Yang's teacher!
A genius of Zheng Yang's caliber was a once-in-a-lifetime talent, and there was a good chance that he would clear the Progeny of Combat examination. As his teacher, Zhang Xuan's standing would surely soar in the future, so it was best not to offend the other party.
Even though Zhuo Qingfeng and the others had said that Zhang Shi was extraordinary, Zhang Xuan rarely made a move, so they didn't have much information on him. As such, they didn't think that he would be stronger than a genius of Zheng Yang's caliber.
The greatest role of a teacher was to impart knowledge to their students, and it wasn't unheard of for them to lose to their students in terms of fighting prowess.
"Don't worry, Hall Master Xing!"
"We'll act according to the situation!"
The two division heads turned around and left.
The two of them left, and the room was a little quiet. It was so oppressive that no words could be spoken.
To think that the invincible Combat Master Hall would be outdone by an organization from a remote Tier-1 Empire! This was something that none of them dared to imagine.
"Actually, this isn't a bad thing. Our Combat Master Hall is used to being superior to others, so we can make use of this opportunity to dispel some of our arrogance …"
Seeing that the crowd was in low spirits, Hall Master Xing said with a smile.
"Un!" The crowd nodded.
After all, the Combat Master Hall had always been used to being superior to others. With such an incident happening, it would serve as a reminder to many that even combat masters weren't invincible and invincible.
"Division Head Chen might be a little hot-tempered, but Division Head Lu is a reliable person, so I don't think anything bad will happen to him. After they bring those fellows back, we should be able to find out what they went through to join the Xuanxuan Faction instead of becoming a combat master!"
"It would be one thing if they did it openly, but if they were to use all sorts of enticements … Humph, we must report this matter to Mingshi Tang and have him deal with this black sheep!"
"All along, it has been our Combat Master Hall poaching others. To think that Zhang Xuan would try to poach combat masters from us. He sure is gutsy!"
…
Hall Master Xing consoled, and only then did the gloominess in the hearts of the crowd dissipate.
"They have already arrived, and they are currently negotiating with the members of the Xuanxuan Faction."
After chatting for a moment, Division Head Zhen Ying took out his Communication Jade Token and took a look at it before nodding.
Division Head Chen, who had just left, had already sent him a message.
"Tell Hall Leader Chen to bring the bunch of people here. I'll interrogate them personally to find out what's going on!"
Hall Master Xing said.
"Alright!" Division Head Zhen Ying nodded. Just as he was about to say something, the Communication Jade Token in his hand suddenly glowed once more, and yet another line of words appeared.
Lowering his head to take a look, just like before, his body stiffened for the third time, and he staggered.
"You … What's wrong this time? Are you telling me that they aren't coming back even after the two division heads have gone there personally? "
Seeing the look on Division Head Zhen Ying's face, Hall Master Xing's killing intent surged.
Even with the two division heads of their Combat Master Hall, the other party still refused to release them? Wasn't he looking down on them a little too much?
"That's not it …"
Division Head Zhen Ying's lips quivered in disbelief. "Division Head Chen and Division Head Lu … they have also joined the Xuanxuan Faction, and they won't be coming back for the time being …"
"Pu!"
"What did you say?"
"They have also joined the Xuanxuan Faction?"
Frenzied looks appeared on everyone's faces.
Those who had gone to stir up trouble had joined the Xuanxuan Faction, and those who had gone to call for reinforcements had disappeared without a trace … Just what kind of demonic power did the Xuanxuan Faction possess to make everyone so obsessed with it that they would forget about returning?
"Say that again?"
Hall Master Xing's body trembled in rage. A huge chunk of his beard had fallen off, but he was completely oblivious to it.
He knew that Division Head Chen and Division Head Lu were upright and plainspoken, and they despised such things the most. So … why did he join the Xuanxuan Faction as well?
"This …"
Seeing that Hall Master Xing had flown into a rage, the crowd glanced at one another, not daring to breathe too loudly.
"Everyone, follow me. I want to see for myself just what kind of demonic power that Zhang Xuan wields!"
A moment later, Hall Master Xing suppressed the rage in his heart and flung his sleeves.
"Alright!" The crowd nodded in agreement.
To be honest, they were also a little perplexed as to why the combat masters who had joined the Xuanxuan Faction would choose to stay behind.
After leaving the main hall, the crowd swiftly flew toward the manor, and it did not take long for them to arrive in the sky.
"Look, they are all down there!"
Before reaching the manor, they could already see Division Head Chen, Division Head Lu, and the others scattered among the crowd. The person leading the group was a sixteen to seventeen-year-old young man.
"Which one of them is Zhang Xuan?"
One of the division heads asked.
"I don't think so …"
The division head who had sent the message earlier replied.
"He isn't here?" The crowd was perplexed.
If that fellow wasn't here, why would the crowd willingly stay behind?
"Let's not rush down yet. Let's see what they are up to first."
Hall Master Xing waved his hand to stop the crowd from rushing down. With a deep frown, he turned his gaze downward, and as he focused his attention, a calm voice slowly sounded in his ears.
"Little Chen, your fist art isn't too bad either. The reason why you are unable to defeat me is because you have too many distracting thoughts in your mind. Fist art requires one to gather one's spirit, mind, and spirit into a single point. It's impossible for someone like you to defeat me! "
The young man said.
"Little Chen?"
Hearing those words, the others glanced at one another, and their lips twitched uncontrollably.
It was one thing for a sixteen to seventeen-year-old young man to impart his strength to the other party, but to actually address him as Little Chen …
"How about this? Suppress your cultivation to Nascent Saint pinnacle, and I'll show you my full strength!" the young man said.
"Alright!"
Suppressing his cultivation to Nascent Saint pinnacle, Division Head Chen executed a powerful punch.
"This is … Division Head Chen's strongest fist art, Dragon Raging in the Wilderness?"
"That young man is doomed!"
Seeing Division Head Chen executing his strongest move right from the get-go, the faces of the crowd tensed up.
Boom!
The fists collided with one another.
Sou!
Division Head Chen was sent flying.
"Cough cough, I didn't hold back and used too much strength. My apologies …" the young man scratched his head.
"…" The crowd.
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