CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 253: DEBUT

The archway of Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting is a gigantic three-zhang-high structure, made of brick and wood. On each side of the gate are couplets, each character big as a peck.

Proclaim the righteousness of Heaven and Earth with fists

Sweep away the universe’s evil winds with legs

Chen Ku looked at this couplet and felt it was likely in the tone and hand of his senior brother Qin Yuxian, an impressive display of bold and straightforward sentiment.

...

Just as he was reporting his name and waiting outside.

Inside the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting.

In the gigantic ’Yangwu Hall’ of the hall, which wasn’t very wide, only two or three zhangs, the size of a typical family living room.

But its length was astonishing.

From the entrance, a long table stretched all the way to the wall of the hall, over ten zhangs long. Nearly one hundred chairs lined its sides.

On the walls behind the chairs were emblems of various sects and schools, depicting various fist and kick techniques.

Clearly, this was where the representative figures of the Qiu Dragon Mansion’s Thirty-Six Martial Associations ordinarily met, a kind of ’miniature Imperial Court’ for the mansion’s Martial Forest.

However, ever since Qin Yu’s departure to Baojiao County, these hundred-plus chairs had not been filled.

Especially in the past two weeks, arguments within the Yangwu Hall had hardly stopped.

"The master’s whereabouts are unknown, Baojiao County has fallen to become a Demon People nest, and the Qiu Dragon Mansion’s Thirty-Six Martial Associations are now divided in thought. We brothers are here embroiled in internal strife—do we really want to dismantle all the master’s life’s work?" Qin Fang stood beside the first chair on the left, angrily scolding.

Unexpectedly, right as Qin Fang finished, a young man among the three sitting opposite shouted loudly:

"Big Brother, you’re wrong to say that. What’s this about us dismantling the master’s life’s work? As they say, a country cannot go a day without a king. When the master went to Baojiao County, he left word that everything about the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting would be managed by Third Brother after he left! Now that the master’s whereabouts are unknown, we propose letting Third Brother temporarily take the lead and oversee the martial meeting—what’s wrong with that?"

He is Old Ten among the Twelve Guardians, named Ding Xiaoju.

"Old Ten, you usually follow Third Brother around, so naturally you hope Third Brother becomes the ’acting president’."

Sixth Grand Protector Ling Zhhua said indifferently:

"But think about it, Third Brother might be good at managing internal affairs, but to replace our master and take charge of the entire Qiu Dragon White Dao, it’s questionable whether outsiders will be convinced—even we brothers here aren’t alright with it."

It nearly came out as a direct declaration of unworthiness.

However, the Third Grand Protector Situ Chun, who was named, showed no emotion, sitting stable on a chair, and said, "Then in Old Six’s opinion, who is more qualified?"

"In terms of seniority, Big Brother is still here."

Sixth Grand Protector Ling Zhhua smiled faintly:

"In terms of martial arts, Old Seven hasn’t spoken yet. Between the two of them, who’s not more suitable than Third Brother to temporarily take the ’president’ position?"

With this statement made.

The Third Grand Protector Situ Chun directly closed his eyes, having nothing to rebut.

Yet, other people in the hall shouted loudly:

"I think it’s your Sixth Brother who’s most unfit."

"Stop arguing!!"

Qin Fang and Feng Taiping shouted, standing together:

"This is disgraceful."

However, his shout instead made others in the hall shout even more fiercely.

"Big Brother, then come up with a plan! We need a backbone! Otherwise, the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting won’t hold together."

"How dare you speak to Big Brother that way?!"

"I’m still your senior brother. How dare you speak to me like this?!"

"Do you want to spar?!"

"Let me tell you, Fifth Brother, I’ve long found you disagreeable. I’ve nearly burst into flames, just as well to spar with you and see where your Wind Fury Technique has progressed!"

"Damn Eleventh Brother, I think you’re asking for a beating! Come on, outside with me!"

At odds, in a moment, two Guardians were about to fight.

"Old Seven, stop them!" Qin Fang paled.

The talents of Old Five and Old Eleven were exceptionally high. Although younger, their skills far surpassed his, both already at the Sixth Realm, his only hope was for the brother with the highest mastery of the God Shaking Decision, Old Seven Zhou Li, to intervene and confidently separate the two.

But, he saw that the one reputed as the most gifted, the strongest ’Little Grandmaster’ among Qin Yu’s Twelve Guardians, Old Seven Zhou Li, calmly enjoying tea as he sat:

"Separate them for what? Let them fight until they’re tired, then they’ll rest!"

"Old Seven, you..."

Qin Fang was furious and distressed, yet helpless against this proud younger brother, knowing well that if news of the Twelve Guardians’ infighting got out, it would only tarnish the name of the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting further, emboldening those with ulterior motives. He quickly turned to Feng Taiping:

"Quickly, help me separate them."

Unexpectedly, just stepping forward, they were forced back several zhang by the terrifying windstorm generated by the two already engaged in combat in the courtyard, unable to advance.

In an instant, a sandstorm arose within the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting courtyard.

"Stop fighting!" All Qin Fang could do was rage helplessly, then looked to the two in the hall, "Old Three, Old Six, quickly make them stop!"

These eleven brothers, each a dragon among men, outstanding, normally only obeyed the master. Now with the master gone, they only heeded the brothers they usually got along with.

Just like a large family, when there are many children, the sons and daughters naturally form their own circles because of different personalities.

Let alone twelve exceptionally talented outstanding individuals.

Unexpectedly, Old Three and Old Six sat still as if rooted, silent.

Qin Fang grew increasingly anxious and angry, seeing the two about to go all out.

At this moment...

"Report! Reporting to the Twelve Lords! A young man has arrived outside the guild hall claiming to be the little master uncle of the Twelve Lords, named Chen Ku, requesting an audience!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Fang was slightly stunned: "Chen Ku?"

His expression immediately changed slightly.

He had learned in the past few days that Chen Ku, who had been personally recognized by their master as his little master uncle, had arrived at Qiu Dragon Mansion. He was preparing to inquire about the whereabouts of his master, but unexpectedly, the person came on his own.

"Chen Ku? The one who last met with the master?"

At this time, everyone else in the hall also heard and walked outside. The disciples’ expressions changed dramatically, saying, "We were just about to ask about the master’s whereabouts, let him in, we’ll get to the bottom of this!"

Qin Fang looked at Old Five and Old Eleven, who were still crossing hands, and angrily said, "Someone is coming, stop quickly!"

Bam!

However, the two seemed to have already ignited true fire, completely ignoring the advice.

Whoo~~~

When Chen Ku arrived at the plaza outside the Yangwu Hall, he felt an extremely powerful air current sweeping towards him from a distance, squinting as he looked.

He saw two young men, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, fighting before the wide hall. Their movements were tremendous — one kicked like a furious wind god, driving a hurricane, while the other’s palm wind seemed to pour down clouds, faintly making water vapor appear over the courtyard!

"Old Five, Old Eleven, stop immediately!" Qin Fang was still shouting: "This is the junior brother, accepted on behalf of the master, stop at once, do not be rude!"

"Little Master Uncle?"

However, as the two were sparring, they both felt a slight stir in their hearts:

"The one who defeated Pei Qingzhi in a few moves, breaking records twice in Martial Arts Heaven and Earth?"

Their eyes swept over.

They saw that Chen Ku was about ten years younger than them.

A seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy, actually claiming to be their master uncle, what a joke?

Then, exchanging a glance.

They tacitly moved closer to Chen Ku’s position while fighting.

"Hmm? This means..."

Chen Ku had already keenly sensed that after his appearance, their qi power was no longer focused on each other but was intentionally or unintentionally spreading towards him, seemingly trying to give him a warning.

He just smiled slightly.

Instead of dodging, he actively walked toward the two young masters.

"Lit... Chen Ku! Be careful!"

Qin Fang naturally also saw the purpose of his two junior brothers and immediately sternly warned them:

"Nie Zhun, Duan Yun, do not be disrespectful!"

"Hmm!" The two heard Qin Fang’s words but saw Chen Ku walking over proactively; they exchanged a look and simultaneously struck each other with the strongest move of their ultimate skills!

Wind Fury Technique!

Cloud Roar Technique!

In an instant, the two struck each other with palms driving changes in the wind and clouds, causing an immense wave of air.

It turned out, Qin Yuxian had specifically created these two ultimate martial skills, Wind Fury Technique and Cloud Roar Technique, for his two disciples. They were two martial arts that could be combined, yet due to their vastly different personalities, they rarely joined forces. Unexpectedly, today they got this opportunity.

Both were young talented experts under Qin Yuxian, who had reached the Sixth Realm’s initial period before thirty, curious to see who could be qualified to surpass them in age rank at such a young age and claim to be their little master uncle?

Whoosh!!

The Wind Fury Technique and Cloud Roar Technique collided; seemingly attacking each other, yet due to the innate connection of the two martial arts, a certain fusion formed an incredible shockwave that suddenly swept everything within dozens of feet around!

"Not good, Old Seven, act quickly and save him!" Qin Fang noticed the two unexpectedly feigning confrontation, actually joining forces to perform ’Wind Cloud Decision,’ intending to give Chen Ku a warning. He was well aware of the power of this Wind Cloud Decision, especially when used jointly by the two disciples of the Sixth Realm’s initial period, even he would have to beg for mercy.

After all, Chen Ku was their master’s personally acknowledged little master uncle!

However, before Old Seven could act, he heard a surprised exclamation from Old Seven Zhou Li:

"Hmm?"

Turning to see, along with Nie Zhun and Duan Yun’s joint strike rushing towards Chen Ku.

The young man in green stepped forward, facing that terrifying wind-cloud momentum, his body not harmed in the slightest. Instead, he flickered, instantly arriving before Nie Zhun and Duan Yun.

"What?" Nie Zhun and Duan Yun’s pupils filled with disbelief.

Although they rarely joined forces in using Wind Cloud Decision, and were merely probing Chen Ku just now, they didn’t expect him to handle it so effortlessly, as if their Sixth Realm experts’ attack momentum was nothing.

Suddenly, both their pupils slightly contracted.

"Both nephews are outstanding figures, getting so worked up to this extent, what decorum are you displaying."

Accompanied by Chen Ku’s voice, he grabbed Nie Zhun’s and Duan Yun’s wrists, forcefully separating them.

"Let’s part ways then."

Suddenly, they were shocked to feel an invincible immense force emanating from Chen Ku’s hands, forcibly separating their hands that were colliding together.

"This can’t be!"

Veins bulging on their foreheads, faces flushed, unwilling to be separated by Chen Ku just like that, each still secretly exerting more qi power, even circulating their inner meridian sources...

Yet, feeling that no matter how much additional qi power they added, before Chen Ku’s hands, it was ineffective.

Thud! Thud!

With the sound of being forcibly separated and pushed back, both Nie Zhun and Duan Yun were pushed back by Chen Ku, stumbling a few steps before they barely stabilized themselves.