"It's not that we refuse to contribute to the human race or the GAL. We're just huddling together for warmth …"
"I'm old, and I've seen too much. There are some things that make me disappointed."
Xue Taoren's voice was low, but it was infectious. He glanced at the expressionless Chung Shen-soo and said, "For example, Niu Dingtian … Sigh … Little Niu died an unjust death!"
"You investigated me?!" Chung Shen-soo frowned.
In just an instant, Xue Taoren felt as if his heart had stopped for a moment, and cold sweat seeped out of his forehead. He knew that this kind of martial artist would really kill anyone when he was angry!
He hurriedly said, "The rise of a young martial artist will definitely attract all kinds of investigations. Not only us, but also the Martial Artist Association and many other consortiums. Your information will definitely be on their desks. It's not a secret, and it will be easy to find out … This is also the reason why I'm talking to you openly. Because of Niu Dingtian, you will definitely not be accepted by Tang Long's faction sincerely … Even if you dare to submit, they might not dare to accept you!"
"This is also one of the reasons why I'm looking for you. Since you said that your friend circle is so powerful, then tell me … how did Niu Dingtian die?"
Chung Shen-soo asked. Although he didn't have much of a relationship with Uncle Niu, for the sake of Hua Wu, he would still help if he could.
"This matter …"
Xue Taoren pulled a rosewood chair and sat down. He drank a mouthful of tea. "Niu Dingtian was also a top-notch martial artist back then. He was upright and passionate … Looking at him was like looking at myself back then. He was extremely talented and had a good father who taught him since he was young. At the age of 20, he obtained an excellent ranking in the national martial arts competition and registered with the Martial Artist Association. In the same year, he passed the assessment and became an official martial artist. After that, he fought against the Extraterrestrial Demons one after another, and his martial arts improved by leaps and bounds. It was simply unbelievable, and he suppressed the geniuses of his generation to the point that they almost lost their brilliance. Among them was Tang Long! "
"Are you trying to say that Niu Dingtian was killed by Tang Long?" Chung Shen-soo smiled playfully.
"It's a little too much to say that he was killed, but there must be some responsibility … You have to know that the Martialist Association has existed for such a long time, so it's only natural that there's some corruption within. Tang Long himself has the bloodline of a big shot, and the Tang Family has a lot of power in the Association. Rumor has it that someone wanted to know the secret of Niu Dingtian's rapid progress in martial arts even after he became a Martialist. Therefore, he was subjected to many physical and mental examinations …"
"Is this … allowed?" Chung Shen-soo's heart trembled. He knew how terrifying this kind of persecution was.
Not to mention the physical body, just the immense mental pressure alone could drive a person crazy.
"Because of righteousness, there are parasites among the Extraterrestrial Demons. You've seen it this time … Back then, there were speculations that there might be more hidden Extraterrestrial Demons hiding in human society. Therefore, there was a strict investigation. Niu Dingtian was caught in a loophole back then. He was too emotional and did something, so he was included in the scope of strict investigation … Hehe, rules are rules. Those people were very righteous back then. Anyway, even if they were wrong, they still strictly followed the rules in the end. The law does not punish a large number of people, so they just had to drink three cups of punishment and it would be over. As for those who died because of this and those who broke down, they really died in vain …" Xue Taoren sighed. "Little Niu was also a man. He didn't give in. He only volunteered to go to the battlefield to prove his innocence … Maybe because of the influence, the Association let him go. When the wormhole opened, the Extraterrestrial Demons that poured out were especially crazy, but Niu Dingtian fought to the death …"
Chung Shen-soo understood this very well.
Even if they were careful, Martialists could die in battle at any time, not to mention those who were determined to die.
Because of this, Niu Dingtian had sacrificed himself.
"Back then, some people in our circle of friends saw this and were bitterly disappointed. That's why we had no choice but to form a circle to fight against Tang Long's faction. Otherwise, anyone could become the next Niu Dingtian … It's also because of our existence that they don't dare to go overboard. Coupled with the fact that we've encountered a good cycle, the Martialist Association seems to be relatively peaceful now."
"A good cycle?" Chung Shen-soo heard another secret.
"After so many years, there are still people who have concluded that the frequency of the wormhole's occurrence is about 20 to 30 years. The frequency of the wormhole's occurrence goes from high to low … The previous 20th anniversary was the period when the wormhole's occurrence was low. GAL would only encounter one once a year, and there weren't many Heavenly Demons appearing. As long as we are careful, we can deal with it."
Xue Taoren had a worried expression. "The appearance of the wormhole this time is a dangerous signal. I suspect that in the next cycle, the wormhole's occurrence will be high. In the next few decades, there will be many casualties among Martialists. The Martialist Association will definitely allow a large number of registered Martialists to directly advance. Tang Long's faction will definitely try their best to suppress us in order to survive. They will send as many Martialists who don't belong to their faction to the battlefield to replace them in death!"
"This battle is really bloody …"
Chung Shen-soo shook his head and sighed.
Of course, he wasn't biased. He only believed half of Xue Taoren's words and had to investigate the other half himself.
However, Niu Dingtian's death was probably related to Tang Long's faction. Otherwise, Xue Taoren wouldn't have dared to be so sure.
"Haha, Old Xue, I heard that you want to introduce a newcomer?"
At this moment, the door to the living room suddenly opened, and a burly man who was like an iron tower walked in. "And it's a Thwart Kung Fu practitioner? It's rare to see such a Martialist who can endure hardship recently. "
Xue Taoren immediately stood up and smiled respectfully. "Old Tie, this is Hua Wu!"
He turned to Chung Shen-soo and introduced, "This is Tie Zhongtian, Old Tie. He is one of the three leaders in our circle of friends. He is a Thwart Kung Fu Grandmaster. He has practiced a series of hard kung fu such as Iron Shirt, Iron Head, Iron Crotch, Iron Shoulder, Iron Finger, and Iron Leg to great success. He created the Vajra Hard Kung Fu, which is known as the number one Thwart Kung Fu among Martialists. He once used this to take 13 punches from Tang Long, but it's a pity that his speed is slightly inferior …"
"Old Tie."
Chung Shen-soo cupped his fists slightly.
"Hmm … Young man, you have good taste. Once you enter our circle, we won't treat you badly."
Tie Zhongtian played with the two iron balls in his hand and said casually, "Xue Taoren is your senior. Listen to him in the future. There won't be any mistakes."
This was a little like taking advantage of his seniority. However, in any circle, seniority was common.
Xue Taoren could also see that Tie Zhongtian did not have any ill intentions. He was just trying to show off his strength to the newcomer. He laughed and tried to smooth things over. "We are all friends in our circle of friends. We are equals. It's just a friendly exchange."
'Since when did this Xue Taoren become a coward?' Tie Zhongtian glanced at Xue Taoren, a little dissatisfied.
"That's right. The path of martial arts is horizontal and vertical. The horizontal one lies down and the vertical one wins. With your circle of friends developing so slowly, how many years will it take before you can officially make a name for yourself?"
Chung Shen-soo was not used to this. "Those who practice martial arts need a little bit of courage. Without that, they are not martial artists. I would like to learn a thing or two from Old Tie."
"Hmph!"
How could Tie Zhongtian sit still when he heard this? His palm flashed and the two iron balls flew through the air. He was confident that at close range, these hidden weapons were not any weaker than guns. It was enough to teach the newcomer a lesson.
Dang dang!
The two iron balls smashed onto Chung Shen-soo's body, making a muffled sound like that of a large bell being struck.
Chung Shen-soo did not dodge. In fact, he did not even retreat. Instead, he took a step forward and arrived in front of Tie Zhongtian, slapping him.
Pa!
With a crisp sound, Tie Zhongtian's entire body was sent flying, crashing through the wall. No one knew where he flew to.
"Sorry … I smashed your wall."
Amidst the dust, Chung Shen-soo withdrew his palm and said indifferently.
Xue Taoren looked at the big hole in the wall. For a moment, he completely lost the ability to speak.
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